Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin 100-200 Mesh 2.5 kg

The Acros Organics Dowex 50WX8 is a strong acid cation exchange resin designed for reliable cation exchange applications in laboratory and analytical chemistry settings. This resin features:

• High-capacity sulfonic acid groups enabling efficient cation exchange processes
• Fine particle size of 100-200 mesh, with a maximum of 15% passing through 170 mesh
• Moist bead or spherical form, packaged in a durable plastic bottle for laboratory convenience
• Wet volume capacity (H form) of 1.7 meq/mL, supporting effective ion-exchange capacity
• Water retention capacity between 50-58%, ensuring optimal hydration and performance
• Beige to brown color, chemically stable and insoluble in water
• Supplied in 2.5 kg quantities, suitable for research in chemical analysis, deionization, and sample preparation

This ion exchange resin is critical in biotechnology workflows, such as molecular diagnostics, bioprocessing, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines, where precise ion affinity and separation efficiency are required. Widely used in chemical sample processing, it supports synthetic biology and molecular cloning workflows by providing consistent ion-exchange capacity essential for purification and buffer preparation.

Ideal for researchers and laboratory professionals focusing on analytical separations, biomedical engineering, and chemical assay development, this resin aligns with industry standards and comes with recognized identifiers: CAS 11119-67-8 and MDL MFCD00132726.

The Dowex 50WX8 resin’s robust properties make it an essential component in clinical diagnostics and biotechnology research, particularly where high-performance cation exchange resins are crucial for experimental success.