Ceramic saddles are one of the most frequently used random packings, especially for corrosive applications. Their smooth surface imparts a high chemical resistance and provides a high degree of stability. Saddles are low cost packings generally used in acid gas scrubbers, dryer towers, tail gas scrubbers etc.
Size | Wt. (Kg/ M³) | Surface Area (m²/m³) | Void Fraction % |
8 mm | 960 | 985 | 62 |
10 mm | 940 | 760 | 68 |
12 mm | 920 | 622 | 71 |
20 mm | 800 | 335 | 72 |
25 mm | 680 | 255 | 73 |
38 mm | 630 | 166 | 74 |
50 mm | 570 | 120 | 75 |
75 mm | 550 | 92 | 77 |