What is Zeolite Clinoptilolite?

Aluminum silicates with crystalline hydration are known as zeolites. Zeolites were formed millions of years ago, as a result of a chemical reaction which occurred when ashes and lava from erupted volcanoes came into contact with lake and sea waters. Conditions such as temperature, geological location and water/ash ratio impact the formation of Zeolites. Variations in these components lead zeolites to have unique properties and compositions.

 

There are a total of 42 types of Zeolite, each with its own unique composition. Zeolite Clinoptilolite is the highest quality Zeolite and is widely used in the industrial sector. The Clinoptilolite mined in the Manisa / Gordes basin has a purity ratio of 92%.

 

The cage like structure of zeolites provide a sufficiently wide inner and outer surface area for the ionic exchange and chemical reactions. The pores inside zeolites encompass 50% of their volume. These pores act as molecular sieves. Zeolites have a high ion exchange capacity and are naturally negatively charged. Due to their porous structure and high ion exchange capacity, zeolites have the capability of retaining and absorbing a number of gas types and odours; water and moisture; petrochemical materials, low level radioactive elements, ammonium, toxins, heavy metals and other numerous solutions. Today, owing to its environment friendly construct and low costs, zeolite (clinoptilolite) is widely used in a number of industrial sectors, and in several environmental endeavours.