Zeolites
If you are searching for any of the following topics: Look no further. You'll find it at GSA Resources, Inc! GSA Resources, Inc. produces the CABSORBŪ product line of zeolites, and specialty clay products. GSA also provides consulting services on the uses and applications of specialty and performance industrial minerals. Applications include: Gas adsorption: the ability to selectively adsorb specific gas molecules Water adsorption/desorption: the ability to reversibly adsorb/desorb water without any chemical or physical change in the zeolite matrix Ion exchange: the ability to exchange cations in the crystal structure for other cations such as lead, thallium, cesium or strontium based on the specific exchange selectivity of the zeolite mineral. The adsorption functions identified above are accomplished when gas molecules of different sizes are allowed to pass through the channels, and depending upon the size of the channel are separated as to size, in a process known as molecular sieving. Each zeolite mineral has a distinct ion exchange selectivity and capacity. This process occurs when water molecules can pass through the channels and pores allowing cations present in the solution to be exchanged for cations in the structure. Several factors must be considered in this process. These include solution strength, pH, temperature and the presence of other competing cations in the solution. These factors can affect both the ion exchange selectivity and capacity of the specific zeolite mineral. At GSA Resources, Inc, you'll discover an easy to use, information packed web site. Click here to learn more about zeolites. |
