Question

What are zeolites and it's use?

Answer 1

Answer:

Adsorption: Zeolites are used to adsorb a variety of materials. This includes applications in drying, purification, and separation. They can remove water to very low partial pressures and are very effective desiccants, with a capacity of up to more than 25% of their weight in water.

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:

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