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About Zeolite
Millions of years ago, zeolite deposits formed when volcanoes erupted enormous amounts of ash-
aluminosilicates of alkaline and alkaline earths. Some of the wind borne ash settled to form thick ash
beds. In some cases the ash fell into lakes and in others, water percolated through the ash beds. In all
cases, the chemical reaction of volcanic ash and salt water resulted in the formation of natural
zeolites.
The characteristics of a zeolite deposit are decided in it's genesis. Small natural differences such as
temperature, geographic location and ash/water properties impart a slightly different composition and
therefore some unique properties to a few of the deposits. These small differences present during the
formation of a zeolite deposit are the reason that each natural zeolite property has distinctly unique
properties.
The alumina and silica from the ash stack into a stable, open and three dimensional honey-comb
structure-there are over forty other natural zeolite structures. For example, clinoptilolite has a silica to
alumina ratio of 5 to 1.
Zeolite is an amazing crystalline mineral capable of adsorbing and absorbing many different types of
gases, moisture, petrochemicals, heavy metals, low-level radioactive elements and a multitude of
various solutions. The channels in the zeolite provide large surface areas on which chemical reactions
can take place. The cavities and channels within the crystal could occupy up to 50 of its volume.
Zeolites can adsorb or absorb large amounts of materials, such as ions or gas molecules.
Zeolites are hydrated aluminosilicates characterized by high surface areas and high cation exchange
capacities. Zeolite characteristics important to a wide range of applications:
Water Treatment
* Water filtration
* Heavy metal removal
* Swimming pools
Wastewater Treatment
* Ammonia in municipal sludge
* Heavy metal removal
* Septic leach fields
Agriculture
* Odor control
* Confined animal environmental control
* Livestock feed additives
Horticulture
* Nurseries, Greenhouses
* Floriculture
* Vegetables/herbs
* Foliage
* Tree and shrub transplanting
* Turf grass soil amendment
* Reclamation, revegetation, landscaping
* Silviculture (forestry, tree plantations)
* Medium for hydroponic growing
Household Products
* Household odor control
* Pet odor control
Industrial Products
* Absorbents for oil and spills