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Specifications for Zeolite Clinoptilolite |
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Mineral Component: |
Typical 85% Balance opaline silica |
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General Formula: |
(Na, K, Ca)2-3Al3(Al, Si)2Si13O36-12H2O |
| Cation Exchange Capacity: |
180 to 195 meq/100 grams (as ammonium, -N) |
| Maximum Water Retention: |
>55% of weight |
| Overall Surface Area: |
24.9 meters2/gram |
| Bulk Density: |
Approximately 55-60 lbs/foot3 (Varies according to MESH size) |
| Hardness: |
3.5 to 4.0 Mohs |
| Crushing Strength: |
2500 lbs/in3 (4200-6000 lbs/in3 in concrete tests) |
| LA Abrasion Test: (Wear Index) |
24% |
| PH: |
7 (Neutral) |
| Colour: |
Pale Green |
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Chemical Composition: |
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Cations: |
Potassium: 3.47% |
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| Calcium: 1.60% |
| Sodium: <0.5% |
| Other Elements: |
Cu 25 ppm |
Zr 480 ppm |
Nd 45 ppm |
| Zn 35 ppm |
Y 55 ppm |
La 55 ppm |
| Rb 120 ppm |
Nb 40 ppm |
Ba 1200 ppm |
| Fe 1.3% |
Sr 560 ppm |
Ce 130 ppm |
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Pb <30 ppm |
| Whole Rock Analytical Data: |
SiO2 67.4% |
Al2O3 10.6% |
Fe2O3 1.7% |
| MgO 0.45% |
CaO 2.23% |
Na2O 0.59% |
| K2O 4.19% |
TiO2 0.27% |
P2O5 0.10% |
| MnO <0.01% |
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LOI@925C 11.4% |