Description

Phillipsite is a naturally occurring zeolite mineral belonging to the phillipsite-harmotome group, valued for its unique crystalline structure and ion-exchange properties. This material is crucial for applications requiring selective adsorption, molecular sieving, and catalysis due to its well-defined pore channels and high surface area. Key industries that utilize Phillipsite include environmental remediation, agriculture, construction, and petrochemical catalysis, where its ability to trap and exchange cations provides significant functional advantages.

Application

• Wastewater Treatment: Used as an ion-exchange medium for the removal of heavy metals (e.g., ammonium, lead, cadmium) and other cationic pollutants from industrial effluent.
• Soil Amendment & Slow-Release Fertilizers: Acts as a nutrient carrier in agriculture, improving soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) and providing a controlled release of potassium and ammonium ions.
• Gas Separation & Drying: Employed as a desiccant and molecular sieve for the selective adsorption of water vapor, CO2, or other gases in natural gas processing and air purification systems.
• Heterogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst support in petroleum refining and chemical synthesis processes, leveraging its acidic sites and shape-selective properties.
• Animal Feed Additive: Utilized as a mycotoxin binder and flow agent to improve feed pellet quality and animal gut health.
• Construction Material: Incorporated into lightweight aggregates, pozzolanic cements, and concrete to enhance durability and reduce density.
• Nuclear Waste Management: Investigated for the sequestration of radioactive cesium and strontium ions due to its high selectivity and stability.
• Odor Control: Applied in filters for livestock operations and composting facilities to adsorb ammonia and other odorous compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phillipsite
CAS No.	12174-18-4
Molecular Formula	(Na,K,Ca)1-2(Si,Al)8O16·6H2O (Variable)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Framework dependent)
Synonyms	Phillipsite Zeolite; Phillipsite-Na; Phillipsite-K; Phillipsite-Ca; Harmotome Series Mineral; Zeolite Phi; (K,Na,Ca)1.5-2Al3Si5O16·12H2O; PSH
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Quality Control

Our Phillipsite products are sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as cation exchange capacity (CEC), silicon-to-aluminum ratio, particle size distribution, and loss on ignition. Quality is verified against relevant industrial and material specifications. For specialized grades, including research or high-purity applications, specific testing protocols can be implemented upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); prolonged exposure to high humidity should be avoided to prevent caking and preserve ion-exchange activity. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder/granules
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)	≥ 2.5 meq/g
SiO2/Al2O3 Ratio (Molar)	2.0 - 3.0
Particle Size (Mesh)	As per grade (e.g., 80-100, 200)
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 15 %
Moisture Content	≤ 8 %
Bulk Density	0.6 - 0.9 g/mL
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Phillipsite pattern

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