Question

zeolites definition​

Answer 1

Explanation:

any of a large group of minerals consisting of hydrated aluminosilicates of sodium, potassium, calcium, and barium. They can be readily dehydrated and rehydrated, and are used as cation exchangers and molecular sieves.

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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.