Chemical Composition
Natural zeolite, a clinoptilolite, is a hydrated aluminosilicate of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal cations with the ability to exchange their exchangeable cations (Ca II, Mg II, NaI, KI ) for others. The crystal structure itself forms tetrahedrons (SiO4)-VI and (AlO4)-V, with Si-O-Si bonds and a system of channels and pores. These are the specific physical and chemical properties of zeolites.
Attributes of Zeolite
The properties of natural zeolite, are based on the exceptionalism of its crystal, sponge-like structure. Zeolites are porous crystalline absorbents with pores of uniform size. They only absorb those substances that can penetrate through the pores inside the crystalline cavity. This works perfectly as selective filtration allowing only those with a critical molecular diameter of less than that of the pores in the given zeolite to pass through.
Key Properties
High ion exchange
and selectivity
Reversible hydration
and dehydration
High absorption capacity
Catalytic properties
Resistance to
aggressive media
Mycotoxin Binder
Applications
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Mycotoxin Binding
Animal Welfare
Water Filtration
Biogas Production
Soil Conditioning
Human Digestion Improvements
Technical Overview
CHARACTERISTICS OF ZEOLITE –
CLINOPTILOLITE
Macroscopically, the zeolite sourced from Kučín is a compact rock, light green in colour with seashell refraction. The dried raw material has a light greyish-green colour.
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Specific weight |
2200-2440 kg/m3 |
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Bulk density |
1385-1905 kg/m3 |
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Absorption |
39% |
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Porosity |
24–32% |
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Partial NH4 exchange capacity |
min. 0.65 mol/kg |
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Total NH4 exchange capacity |
1.3 mol/kg |
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Chemical composition by weight |
SiO2 64.18-75.50% Al2O3 10.93-14.80% MgO 0.29-1.43% K2O 1.24-4.24% Fe2O3 0.12-2.45% CaO 1.43-11.68% Na2O 0.10-2.97% |
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Mineral composition
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Clinoptilolite 82 – 84% |
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