Question

What are the Uses of Zeolites?

Answer 1

There are three main uses of zeolites in industry: catalysis, gas separation and ion exchange. Catalysis: Zeolites are extremely useful as catalysts for several important reactions involving organic molecules. The most important are cracking, isomerisation and hydrocarbon synthesis.


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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.