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Clinoptilolite Zeolite Filter Media (Ammonia Removal & Softening)

Natural clinoptilolite zeolite is a hydrated aluminosilicate (Si/Al ~5) with high cation-exchange capacity (CEC 130-180 meq/100 g) selective for NH₄⁺, Cs⁺, Pb²⁺, and Ca²⁺. Used as a polishing filter media for ammonia-nitrogen removal in municipal sewage tertiary treatment, aquaculture water, and as a softening medium replacing or supplementing ion-exchange resins. Major Chinese deposits in Henan, Jilin, Zhejiang.

Especificaciones Técnicas

appearanceLight green to white angular granules
Si/Al ratio4.5-5.5
mesh ranges8-16, 16-30, 30-60 (commonly stocked)
bulk density0.85-0.95 g/cm³
Mohs hardness3.5-4.0
particle size0.25-2.4 mm (mesh-dependent)
clinoptilolite content≥ 80 wt% (premium); ≥ 65 wt% (standard)
CEC (cation exchange capacity)130-180 meq / 100 g

Aplicaciones

  • Ammonia-nitrogen (NH₃-N) removal in municipal sewage polishing (1-5 mg/L → <0.5 mg/L)
  • Aquaculture water filtration (fish farms, shrimp ponds) — removes toxic NH₃
  • Drinking water softening — Ca²⁺ / Mg²⁺ exchange for hard water
  • Heavy metal capture in industrial wastewater (Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺)
  • Radionuclide capture (Cs⁺, Sr²⁺) in nuclear wastewater treatment
  • Soil amendment and slow-release fertilizer carrier

Características Principales

  • High selectivity for NH₄⁺ vs Na⁺/K⁺ — works in moderate hardness water without saturation
  • Regenerable with NaCl brine (10-15%, same as IX resin) — multi-cycle service
  • Lower cost per kg than synthetic IX resin for the same NH₃-N capacity
  • Non-toxic, food-safe — approved for aquaculture and drinking water polishing

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