Ion Exchange Membranes

High-performance fumasep ion exchange membranes for Electro Membrane Processes

High-performance fumasep ion exchange membranes for Electro Membrane Processes

Physical and chemical properties

Type Reinforcement Thicknessa) IEC Selectivityb) Specific Stability

arearesistancec)
m meq/g % cm pH

Standard Grade Membranes

FAS anion none 30-50 1.0 >97 <1 1-14
FKS cation none 30-50 1.4 >98 <1 1-14
FAS anion PET 90-100 1.0 >95 <3 1-9
FKS cation PET 90-100 1.4 >98 <4 1-9
FAM anion PET/GF 90-100 1.6 >92 <3 1-9
FKM cation PP 90-100 1.9 >95 <1.7 1-9

Membranes for Electrodialysis with Bipolare Membranes

FAB anion PEEK 100-120 - >96 <5 1-14
FKB cation PEEK 100-120 1.3 >98 <5 1-14
FBM bipolare PEEK 180-200 - - - 1-14

Special Grade Membranes

FAD anion PET 80-100 1.5 >93 <0.8 1-9
FKD cation PEEK 80-100 1.3 >95 <1.8 1-14
FAP anion PEEK/PTFE 140-160 - >95 <6.5 1-6
FAA anion PEEK 100-120 1.5 >95 <1.5 1-14
FKL cation PEEK 100-120 1.0 >98 <5 1-14
FKE cation none 50 1.3 >98 <1.5 1-14

Fluorinated Membranes for Electrolysis

F-10180 cation PTFE 180-200 1.0 - <0.5 1-14

Ultrex Membranes
AMI-7001 anion PP 500 1.3 >96 25-30 1-10
CMI-7000 cation PP 450 1.6 >97 25-30 1-10

a) reference membrane dried over P2O5 in vacuo.

b) determined from membrane potential measurement in a concentration cell 0,1/0,5 M KCl @ 25 C
c) in Na+-/Clform at T=25 C in H2O
PET = polyester
PP = polypropylene
GF = glassfiber
PEEK = polyetheretherketone
PTFE = polytetrafluoroethylene
High-performance fumasep ion exchange membranes for Electro Membrane Processes

Ion Exchange Membranes

FuMA-Tech the company for functional membranes and
plant technology is one of the leading manufacturer of ion
exchange membranes for different electrochemical operations.
Our modern coating plant produces porous, non-porous and
functional membranes with excellent resistance to acids,
bases, solvents and oxidation.
Standard Grade Membranes
The fumasep FAS and fumasep FKS are standard anion/
cation exchange membranes for electrodialysis and reversed
electrodialysis. They are cost saving membrane types with re-
inforcement as well as non reinforced films. Those membrane
types are optimised in view of thickness, conductivity, perm-
selectivity and area resistance, depending on the application.
The recommended applications are for example desalisation
processes, concentration of salts, acids and bases, nitrogen
removal from drinking water.
Membranes for Electrodialysis with Bipolare Membranes
Our products fumasep FAB, FKB and FBM are designed and
optimized for electrodialysis with bipolare membranes.
The EDBM is the combination of conventional electrodialysis
for salt separation with electrochemical water splitting for the
conversion of a salt into its corresponding acid and base.
fumasep FAB is an anion exchange membrane which is deve-
loped for very low proton crossover to receive a high concent-
ration of acid. fumasep FKB is a cation exchange membrane
optimised for high cation transport in combination with high
OH- retention. fumasep FBM is a bipolare membrane, which
induce the splitting of water into protons and hydroxide ions.
3-Compartment-Cell ED-Bipolar

The microheterogenous membrane types fumasep FAM and

FKM are based on strong base anionic and strong acid ca-
tionic ion exchange resin. The membranes are reinforced for
highest mechanical stability. Special fields of application are
processes like desalination, demineralization and electrodeio-
nization to produce ultrapure water.

Figure 1: Electrodialysis with bipolare membranes in a 3-compartment cell

The bipolar membrane fumasep FBM combines high selec-
tivity and efficiency as well as high chemical stability within
a broad pH range, excellent mechanical stability and low
electrical resistance. It is ideally suited for the production of
acid and base from the corresponding salts, as well as for
innovative concepts such as biological fuel cells.
The patented multilayer membrane consists of a selective
anion and cation exchange film. The dissosiation of the water
into protons and hydroxy ions takes place in the special inter-
face layer. The water is transferred into this layer by osmotic
effects.
Figure 2: Current/voltage plot of fumasep FBM bipolare membrane
cation exchange membrane is used likewise.
Special Grade Membranes
The fumasep FAD anion exchange membrane is a membrane
type with excellent properties regarding proton and anion
transport as well as high efficiencey in view of the metal ions
rejection. This characteristic is predestinated for the operation
in diffusions dialysis processes for the recovery of free acids
from spent treatment bath solutions for example in surface
finishing and textile processes.
Figure 3: Diffusion dialysis in a 2-compartment cell
For base recovery by diffusion dialysis, the fumasep FKD
Depending on the process design, up to 95 % of the free acid
and up to 80 % of the base can be recovered in this way
and returned to the production process, thus saving chemicals
needed for the finishing baths or wastewater treatment.
fumasep FAP is a chlorine resistant anion-exchange membra-
ne which also allows the transport of protons. This membrane
is used for applications that require highly permselective
membranes with excellent oxidative stability, low area
resistance and high mechanical stability. Typical applications
are electrolysis and battery systems such as vanadium redox
batteries (VRB).
fumasep FAA is an alkaline stable anion-exchange
membrane for electrodialysis applications.
fumasep FKL is a cation-exchange membrane for concent-
ration of bases by electrodialysis.
fumasep FKE is a thin cation-exchange membrane and
proton conductor for electrolysis with high selectivity.
fumasep membranes are produced according to FuMA-Tech`s
proprietary solution casting technology. They are supplied
in standard sheet sizes of 200 x 300 mm, 520 x 520, 520
x 1050 mm and on rolls of 500 mm maximum width with
thicknesses ranging from 0.02 mm to 0.25 mm.
Ultrex Membranes
FuMA-Tech is the exclusive distributor of Membranes Internati-
onal for Ultrex membranes in Europe.
AMI-7001 and CMI-7000 membranes are strong base an-
ionic and strong acid cationic heterogeneous ion exchange
membranes for the electrocoat and water treatment industries.
The membranes are approved for use in electrocoat paint
systems. Furthermore the membranes are used in electrode
ionization systems for the production of ultra pure water.
The cationic CMI-7000 and anionic AMI-7001 ion exchange
membranes offer superior performance and physical stability
while being extremely cost effective.

Fluorinated Membranes for Electrolysis

The fumasep F-10180 PTFE is a cation exchange membrane
based on perfluorinated sulfonic acid/PTFE copolymers with
excellent chemical stability and superior ionic conductance
intended for use in electrolysis. The membrane is reinforced
with woven PTFE for highest mechanical and chemical stabili-
ty. Further application is the production of sodium hypochlori-
te and hypochlorous acid for water disinfection.

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