What Is an Activated Carbon Filter?
An activated carbon filter is used for filtering water or alcohol through activated carbon.
In water filtration, commonly implemented in water purifiers and treatment plants, activated carbon’s porous nature allows it to adsorb contaminants and residual chlorine, which can cause a chlorine taste. However, minerals that contribute to water’s taste pass through, leaving the taste unaffected.
For alcohol filtration, activated carbon is utilized to remove flavors and colors, mitigating the effects of excessive aging in spirits.