Zeolite

Zeolites are fascinating minerals with a wide range of uses due to their unique properties. Here are some of their main applications: Water purification: Zeolites have a porous structure that allows them to effectively adsorb and remove heavy metals, ammonia, and other contaminants from water. They are commonly used in both municipal and industrial water treatment systems. Air purification: Similar to their use in water purification, zeolites can also adsorb volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odors, and other pollutants from the air. They are used in air filters for homes, offices, and industrial facilities to improve indoor air quality. Detergents: Zeolites are often included in laundry detergents as water softeners. They can exchange calcium and magnesium ions in hard water with sodium ions, preventing the formation of scale and improving the effectiveness of the detergent. Catalysis: Zeolites have a crystalline structure with uniform pore sizes, making them excellent catalysts for various chemical reactions. They are used in petroleum refining, petrochemical production, and other industrial processes to speed up reactions and increase yields. Gas separation: The molecular sieving properties of zeolites make them useful for separating gases. They can selectively adsorb certain gases while allowing others to pass through, which is valuable in applications such as oxygen production, gas purification, and natural gas processing. Nuclear waste remediation: Zeolites can immobilize radioactive ions, making them useful for the cleanup and storage of nuclear waste. They can trap radioactive isotopes within their porous structure, reducing the risk of environmental contamination. Animal feed additives: Zeolites are sometimes added to animal feed to improve digestion and absorb toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. This can help prevent diseases and improve the overall health of livestock. Construction materials: Due to their high porosity and ability to adsorb moisture, zeolites are used in construction materials such as concrete and plaster to enhance their durability and moisture resistance.

Spesification : Available : Granule Granule : 2-4mm/ 2-5mm Packing : PP PE 10 Kg/ 20 Kg/ 25 Kg/ 50 Kg Jumbo Bag : 500 Kg/ 1000 Kg/ 1250 Kg Color : Light Green and Yellow â?? â?¢ Retains nutrients for use by plants â?¢ Improves long term soil quality â?¢ Reduces loss of nutrients in soil Zeolite based fertilizers are known as â??intelligent fertilizersâ?? due to their ability to regulate the release of nutrients to the soil, nutrients are held in the growth zone and are plant accessible. The availability of nutrients improves the overall strength and performance of plants and produce. Zeolite improves soil structure by pairing cation exchange capacity with an affinity for ammonia and potassium. These properties allow zeolite to buffer soil and prevent the toxicity that is often caused by a buildup of ammonia. Zeolite also prevents soil compaction and works to increase infiltration, both of which promote aeration of deep root systems due. This process is made possible by the mineralâ??s high surface area and porosity. Application : The quantity of zeolite required to amend soils is variable and depends on the soil type and composi- tion, as well as the crops to be harvested. For sandy soils amendment, it is recommended to replace from 10% to 20% soil by an equal volume of zeolite of a small particle size. In order to increase aeration during the ploughing process, it is recommended to apply from 2.80 to 6.80 Kg of zeolite of a particle size from 3 to 5mm for every 100 ft2, or from 150 Kg up to 300 Kg/acre. In order to improve harvests and crops, successful results have been achieved with as little as 245kg/acre, although this quantity also depends on the type of crop. For optimal results the zeolite layer should be placed from 5 to 10 cm from the suface (just in the root zone), plowing the soil along with the zeolite with either scarifiers, rotary ploughs, disc ploughs or chisel plows, attempting not to place the mineral too deep. Generally, from 0.35 up to 4 ton /acre are applied by hand or using machinery as the manure spreader. Right after the application, the area must be fertilized as usual and abundatly irrigated, so that the zeolite can adsorb and store humidity and nutrients. Merely as a fertilizer, zeolites only contain a low percentage of some macro and micro nutrients such as Ca, K, Mg, and traces of B, Cu and Fe among others; therefore, it is essential to add either organic or inorganic fertilizer in order to complete its nutritional contribution. Optimal results are obtained when mixing fresh manure and zeolite in a 2:1 proportion and then adding 50% inorganic fertilizer. Zeolites have a lower cost than fertilizers so the original cost per acre will decrease

Natural zeolite used in industry, agriculture and other fields, are used as ion exchanger, adsorption separation agents, desiccant, catalyst, water condensate mixture. zeolite can through iron exchange, adsorption function to fix the harmful material in a cavity to control environmental pollution and the effect of purifying water quality, protecting the environment.