The porous structures of activated anthracite and AG 3 and SKT standard act
ivated carbons are investigated by adsorption-desorption isotherms of benze
ne and water vapors. It is established that structural parameters of these
adsorbents are within the range characteristic of commercial activated carb
ons for adsorption of gases and vapors. It is shown that, in comparison to
the reference samples, activated anthracite is characterized by a greater a
dsorption volume of micropores, a developed mesoporous structure, and a low
concentration of active sites. The efficiency of the activated carbons und
er investigation in purification of air from organic impurities is estimate
d from data on the kinetics and the dynamics of adsorption of acetone and b
enzene vapors from air. Activated anthracite is found to be the most promis
ing adsorbent for these purposes.