Which outcome occurs when a molecular sieve is overloaded?

💡 Explanation

When a molecular sieve is overloaded, adsorption site saturation induces breakthrough, because increased adsorbate concentration exceeds available sites. Therefore, subsequent material passes through un-adsorbed, rather than pore blockage or phase changes.

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