Based on its physical and chemical properties, activated carbon is widely used in industry, agriculture, national defense, transportation, medicine and health, and environmental protection. Its demand is increasing year by year with social development and the improvement of people's living standards. Especially in recent years, with increasingly stringent environmental protection requirements, the demand for activated carbon both domestically and internationally has been growing steadily.

1. Environmental Protection: Activated carbon can be used to treat waste gas and wastewater generated during steelmaking. Adding activated carbon to wastewater treatment ponds, along with activated sludge, can reduce the pollutant content in wastewater and improve treatment efficiency.

2. Water Treatment: Activated carbon can effectively adsorb various organic matter, heavy metal ions, microorganisms, and odors in water, improving water quality and taste. Especially in emergency situations, coal-based activated carbon can quickly adsorb toxic and harmful substances in water, ensuring public safety.

3. Food and Beverage Industry: Activated carbon can be used to remove impurities, odors, and pigments, preserving the original flavor and color of food and beverages. Activated carbon also possesses good hygroscopic and adsorption properties, which can aid in the storage and preservation of food and beverages.

4. Agriculture: Activated carbon can be used as a fertilizer additive to improve the stress resistance and pest and disease resistance of crops. It can also improve soil structure, enhancing the soil's water and fertilizer retention capacity.

5. Other Fields: Activated carbon has wide applications in other fields as well. It can be used as a catalyst carrier in chemical, pharmaceutical, and metallurgical industries. Additionally, activated carbon can be used in textiles, printing and dyeing, and leather industries to improve product quality and performance.