Original Bamboo Charcoal Classification

In general, Original charcoal classification:

­ Black (400­~700 °C ). Low temperature processing. Low electrical conductivity or does not conduct at all. Mainly for agriculture, fuel and BBQ. Also for odour and moisture removal. Bamboo Charcoal (Black) ­

White (800~1000 °C)*. High temperature processing. High electrical conductivity. Absorption of electromagnetic waves, toxic gases, odour and moisture. Water purification, rice cooking and facial/bath applications. Bamboo Charcoal (White) *

Charcoal is not white in colour but rather it is burnt at high temperatures. Appearance is smooth silvery surface. The final process is not using ash like Binchotan. In Japan, high quality Bamboo Charcoal is commonly referred as White Charcoal to indictate characteristics of high temperature charcoal. ­

Special (800~1000 °C). Absorption of toxic gases/liquids and chemicals such as activated carbon in medical/industrial use. Activated Charcoal/Carbon Bamboo Charcoal Quality Testing Good quality bamboo charcoal can be tested using simple test techniques with simple instruments and physical observations.

Can any charcoal be made into high quality charcoal?

The nature of the raw material and final processing method determines greatly the 'future' or usage of the carbonised material or charcoal. For example, BBQ charcoal is not processed to have large storage spaces and to conduct away Electromagnetic (EM) waves, thus it is low or non electrical conductive. In addtion, its small pore size and low pores distribution makes it a less candidate against odour, moisture and EM Wave reduction.

Bamboo has very porous structure in itself. Though the fibres may not be that strong or 'closely knitted' compared to wood. But Bamboo Charcoal can be processed to having more absorptive power than it normally can by controlling the pores amount, size and distribution.