CTC Carbon Analysis
The most common test used throughout the Activated Carbon industry is the ASTM method (D3467-99). Recently, the chemical used in this test, Carbontetrachloride, has been phased out. In its place, Butane is used as per ASTM D5742. By using a reference curve, the capabilities of the Carbon can still be expressed as a percentage of CTC adsorption.

Residual Capacity
This process involves the use of a specific contaminant to identify the remaining chemisorption ability of the carbon, and therefore most relevant for impregnated carbon. However, most cases of impregnated Carbon analysis will still rely on CTC testing. The contaminant that undergoes chemisorption actually gets catalytically converted to substances the Carbon can adsorp naturally.

Toluene Testing
This process determines the take-up and break-through times against toluene. The test is of particular interest to the vacuum cleaner industry.

Respirator Analysis
A performance analysis of respirators can be conducted to establish gas times against CEN pr EN14387:2004 test methods. This will give an insight into the quality of each individual canister type.

Isotherms
This provides an analysis of expected performace for an individual application, and is particularly relevant to liquid phase although can be applied to gas phase. To generate the isotherm a specific problem process is simulated under laboratory conditions