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Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter — ISO 4022 / ASME BPE

Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter for catching palladium, platinum and rhodium catalyst fines after hydrogenation and coupling reactions so the precious metal is recovered instead of lost to the product or waste stream. 3 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

A stainless steel sintered catalyst trap filter housing opened to show a cylindrical grey sintered element
Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter (ISO 4022 / ASME BPE) — Sintered Porous Metal Elements

Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (ISO 4022 / ASME BPE)

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SizeOuter diameter (mm)Length (mm)Micron rating (u00b5m)Design pressure (bar)Media
Lab 2525100116Sintered SS316L powder
Pilot 6060250225Sintered SS316L powder
Plant 60 u00d7 1000601000525Sintered 5-layer SS316L mesh

Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter (ISO 4022 / ASME BPE) is used for catching palladium, platinum and rhodium catalyst fines after hydrogenation and coupling reactions so the precious metal is recovered instead of lost to the product or waste stream.

Also known as: precious metal catalyst trap filter, catalyst recovery filter, Pd/C filter

Made by: Sintered Media (Diffusion Bonding) · Filter Fabrication & Assembly

Where Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter Is Used

  • Pharmaceutical API plants: Pd/C and Pt/C recovery after hydrogenation steps.
  • Fine & specialty chemicals: homogeneous and supported Rh and Pt catalyst traps.
  • Refinery & petrochemical pilots: catalyst fines guard filters ahead of downstream units.
  • Precious-metal refiners: recovery filtration of spent-catalyst slurries.

Read the full application guide for Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter →

How to Specify Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter

  • Micron rating: 1–5 µm sintered media retains typical Pd/C fines.
  • Pressure & temperature: Match the reactor discharge conditions and the back-flush pressure.
  • Construction: All-welded SS316L with ASME BPE finishes where GMP cleaning is required.

Materials

Standard supply is stainless steel 316/316L; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.

Fitting & Care

  • Back-flush recovered catalyst into a closed, inerted receiver.
  • Keep palladium-on-carbon wet throughout; dry Pd/C can ignite solvents in air.

Common Mistakes

  • Allowing the cake to dry on the element, creating a fire risk at opening.
  • Undersizing filter area so the trap blinds within a single batch.

When Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter Is Not the Right Choice

Not designed for bulk solids separation or for low-value catalysts where disposable bag filters are cheaper.

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Pricing

Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$260.00 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter used for?

Catching palladium, platinum and rhodium catalyst fines after hydrogenation and coupling reactions so the precious metal is recovered instead of lost to the product or waste stream.

Why install a precious metal catalyst trap filter?

Palladium and platinum are expensive; a trap recovers fines that would otherwise contaminate the product or be lost.

What micron rating catches Pd/C catalyst?

Typically 1–5 µm sintered media.

Can catalyst trap filters be reused?

Yes — the sintered element is back-flushed, cleaned and integrity-tested between campaigns.

Which specifications of Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter does custommetalfilters.com supply?

The table on this page lists 3 standard specifications for Precious Metal Catalyst Trap Filter, from Lab 25 to Plant 60 u00d7 1000. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.