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Specifications for
Z-Olite Clinoptilolite
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Mineral Component: |
Typical 85%
Balance opaline silica |
General Formula: |
(Na, K, Ca)2-3Al3(Al, Si)2Si13O36-12H2O |
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Cation Exchange Capacity:
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180 to 195 meq/100 grams (as ammonium, -N)
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Maximum Water Retention:
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>55% of weight
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| Overall Surface Area:
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24.9
meters2/gram
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| Bulk Density:
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Approximately 55-60 lbs/foot3 (Varies according to MESH size)
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| Hardness:
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3.5 to 4.0 Mohs
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| Crushing Strength:
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2500 lbs/in3 (4200-6000 lbs/in3 in concrete tests)
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| LA Abrasion Test: (Wear Index)
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24%
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| PH:
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7 (Neutral)
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| Colour:
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Pale Green
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Chemical Composition:
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Cations:
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Potassium:
3.47%
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Calcium:
1.60%
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Sodium:
<0.5%
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| Other Elements:
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Cu 25 ppm
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Zr
480 ppm
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Nd 45 ppm
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Zn
35 ppm
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Y
55 ppm
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La 55 ppm
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Rb
120 ppm
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Nb
40 ppm
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Ba 1200 ppm
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Fe
1.3%
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Sr
560 ppm
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Ce 130 ppm
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Pb <30 ppm
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| Whole Rock Analytical Data:
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SiO2
67.4%
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Al2O3 10.6%
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Fe2O3
1.7%
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MgO
0.45%
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CaO
2.23%
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Na2O
0.59%
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| K2O
4.19%
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TiO2
0.27%
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P2O5
0.10%
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| MnO
<0.01%
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LOI@925C
11.4%
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| General Physical Attributes:
Pale green color, non dusting, resistant to attrition, non clouding
in liquids(due to absence of clays), good permeability, relatively
high density, high water retention.
Generally Regarded as Safe (G.R.A.S.) under 21 CFR Part 182.2729, 40 CFR
Part 180.1001
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| Applications:
Because of the absorbtion and adsorbtion qualities of
Z-Olite it has many applications such as
fertilizer and soil amendments; odor abatement; Nitrogen abatement
(ammonia/ammonium); dessicants; animal feed additive supplements;
oil spill sorbant; biological and animal waste management; plus
many other uses.
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