About Zeolite

Zeolite is a natural mineral that was first discovered by Swedish mineralogist Cronstedt in 1756. Based on properties, he called the material Zeolite, from the Greek ζέω (zeō), meaning "boil" and λίθος (lithos), meaning "stone". More than 150 Zeolite types have been synthesized and 48 naturally occurring Zeolites are known. For Zerodour most important is Clinoptilolite.Clinoptilolite is unique because its negatively charged, cage-like, honeycombed structure. Zeolites are now used extensively in various industrial applications based on their properties to act as catalysts, ion exchangers, adsorbents, and detergent builders. The specific species of Zeolite that has the most important health benefits is Clinoptilolite. It is for these reasons that Zerodour use Clinoptilolite for all our products.

Zeolite and the Environment

Zeolites contribute to a cleaner, safer environment in a number of ways. In fact, almost every application of Zeolites has been driven by environmental concerns, or plays a significant role in reducing toxic waste and energy consumption.

In powder detergents, Zeolites replaced harmful phosphate builders, now banned in many parts of the world because of water pollution risks. Catalysts, by definition, make a chemical process more efficient, thus saving energy and indirectly reducing pollution. Moreover, processes can be carried out in fewer steps, minimising unnecessary waste and by-products.

As solid acids, Zeolites reduce the need for corrosive liquid acids, and as redox catalysts and sorbents, they can remove atmospheric pollutants, such as engine exhaust gases and ozone-depleting CFCs. Zeolites can also be used to separate harmful organics from water, and in removing heavy metal ions, including those produced by nuclear fission, from water.

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