Activated carbon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000170",
  "term": "Activated carbon",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A form of carbon processed to have a highly porous structure and a large surface area. This material is produced by heating carbonaceous substances in the absence of oxygen, followed by activation with steam or chemicals. It is widely used for adsorption processes in purification and filtration.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "activation",
    "adsorption capacity",
    "adsorptive",
    "carbon material",
    "carbonization",
    "char",
    "porosity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 476 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/activated-carbon/"
}