Question

9. Natural zeolites are
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Natural zeolites are environmentally and economically acceptable hydrated aluminosilicate materials with exceptional ion-exchange and sorption properties. Their effectiveness in different technological processes depends on their physical-chemical properties that are tightly connected to their geological deposits.....

Answer 2

What is Zeolites?

A shape-selective catalyst having Honeycomb structure which permit only selective molecules.

Examples:

• ZSM-5
• Linde-A (synthetic)
• Faujasite (natural)

Application of Zeolites:

1. Acts as water softener & selective absorbents.
2. Used as "ions-exchanger" in softening of hard water.
3. For cracking of Hydrocarbons & Isomerization.