Method of making resin kernels and foam-like material containing reactive media

A method of making resin kernels, including the steps of establishing in a vessel a thermosetting resin substance which is porous to liquids;

• impregnating said resin substance with a reactive material by mixing said reactive material with said resin substance to create a mixture;
• curing said resin substance with said reactive material contained therein to form kernels having a sponge-like configuration;
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• selecting said resin substance from the group consisting of silicone resin, phenol formaldehyde resin, polyurea melamine and epoxy resin and combinations thereof.

A method of making a material for treating liquids, including the steps of

• establishing in a vessel a thermosetting resin substance capable of being porous to liquids;
• mixing with said resin substance a reactive material;
• adding a foam-generating substance to said mixture;
• immediately pouring said mixture containing said foam-generating substance into a second treatment vessel;
• agitating said mixture when said reactive material is adding to said resin substance;
• selecting said resin substance from the group consisting of silicone resin, phenol formaldehyde resin, polyurea melamine resin and combinations thereof;
• selecting said reactive media from the group consisting of activated carbon, ferrous sponge iron, ferrous elemental iron, natural zeolites and artificial zeolites;
• and
• either aspirating said mixture containing said foam generating substance into a silo vessel with hot air pressure and allowing it to cure;
• or
• pouring it onto a surface, allowing said mixture to cure, and cracking said cured material into individual kernels prior to adding said kernels to a second treatment vessel.