Apricot Kernel Shell
High-calorific, eco-friendly natural biomass fuel and versatile industrial raw material derived from Malatya apricots. Ideal for sandblasting, activated carbon, cosmetic exfoliation, and green energy.
Product Overview
Apricot kernel shell is a 100% natural, renewable, and sustainable industrial raw material produced by crushing and screening the hard outer pit of premium Malatya apricots. With high net calorific value (~4,800 kcal/kg), low moisture (<10%), and ultra-low ash (<1.5%), it serves as an exceptional green alternative to fossil fuels.
With a hardness rating of 3.5 Mohs, it is globally preferred as an eco-friendly soft blasting abrasive that effectively cleans turbine blades, engine parts, automotive molds, and delicate metals without surface etching. Its micro-porous lignocellulosic structure also makes it a premium precursor for activated carbon production.
Key Features
High Calorific Value
4,500 - 4,850 kcal/kg energy density providing clean, sulfur-free solid biomass fuel.
Precision Sandblasting
3.5 Mohs hardness non-destructive abrasive free from toxic crystalline silica.
Activated Carbon Source
High carbon content and developed porosity for superior gas and water filtration yield.
Custom Granulometry
Sieved and dust-extracted fractions ranging from 0.2 mm up to 10 mm.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Crushed Apricot Kernel Shell (Apricot Pit Shell) |
| Net Calorific Value (LHV) | 4,500 - 4,850 kcal/kg (18.8 - 20.3 MJ/kg) |
| Origin | Malatya, Turkey |
| Moisture Content | < 8% - 10% |
| Ash Content | < 1.2% - 1.8% |
| Hardness Rating | 3.0 - 3.5 Mohs |
| Bulk Density | 650 - 750 kg/m³ |
| Available Sieve Sizes | 0.2-0.8mm, 0.8-1.7mm, 1.7-4.0mm, 4.0-8.0mm, Uncrushed Whole |
| Sulfur Content (S) | < 0.02% (Near-Zero Emissions) |
Packaging & Logistics Options
1,000 kg Big Bag (FIBC)
Moisture-resistant heavy-duty bulk bags with lifting loops
25 kg / 40 kg PP or Kraft Bags
Palletized and shrink-wrapped easy-handling sacks
Silo Trucks & Bulk Container Liner
Direct bulk discharge for industrial plants and heating facilities
Apricot Kernel Shell Complete Guide
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Logistics & Shipping
- Worldwide delivery to 50+ countries
- Min. Order: 1 Full Truck (24 MT) / 1x20' FCL
- FOB Mersin/Izmir, CIF, CFR, EXW options