Description

Clinoptilolite is a naturally occurring zeolite mineral prized for its unique porous structure and high cation-exchange capacity. This versatile aluminosilicate is critical for applications requiring selective adsorption, molecular sieving, and ion exchange. Key industries that rely on this material include environmental remediation, agriculture, animal husbandry, and industrial catalysis, where its stability and efficiency provide significant operational advantages.

Application

• Environmental Remediation: Used as an adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals (e.g., lead, cadmium), ammonium ions, and radioactive cations from wastewater and contaminated soils.
• Agriculture & Soil Amendment: Acts as a soil conditioner to improve nutrient retention (slow-release nitrogen), enhance water-holding capacity, and adjust soil pH.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated into livestock and poultry feed to bind mycotoxins, improve gut health, reduce ammonia odors in manure, and enhance overall animal performance.
• Gas Separation & Drying: Employed as a desiccant and molecular sieve for the purification and drying of natural gas, biogas, and industrial air streams.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Serves as a solid acid catalyst or a support material in various petrochemical and refining processes due to its shape-selective properties.
• Odor Control: A key component in litter products, waste treatment, and filtration systems to absorb ammonia and other malodorous compounds.
• Nuclear Waste Management: Utilized for the selective capture and immobilization of radioactive cesium and strontium isotopes from nuclear effluents.
• Construction Materials: Added to cement and concrete mixtures as a pozzolanic material to improve strength and durability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Clinoptilolite
CAS No.	12173-10-3
Molecular Formula	(Na,K,Ca)₂₋₃Al₃(Al,Si)₂Si₁₃O₃₆·12H₂O
Molecular Weight	~2190.8 g/mol (for idealized formula)
Synonyms	Clinoptilolite Zeolite; Zeolite, Clinoptilolite; Zeolite Tuff; Heulandite-Ca; Heulandite-Ca (series); Natural Zeolite; (Na,K,Ca)2-3Al3(Al,Si)2Si13O36·12H2O; HSDB 6465
EINECS	235-349-1

Quality Control

Our Clinoptilolite is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical tests including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for mineral phase identification, cation exchange capacity (CEC) measurement, and analysis of key physical parameters like particle size distribution and moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light grey powder or granules
Identification (XRD)	Complies (Clinoptilolite as major phase)
Purity (Clinoptilolite Content)	≥ 85%
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)	≥ 1.2 meq/g
Moisture Content	≤ 10.0 %
Particle Size (Mesh)	As per customer requirement (e.g., 20-40, 60-80, 100)
Bulk Density	0.8 - 1.2 g/cm³
pH (in water)	7.0 - 10.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.