Zeolite a

Zeolite A (CAS 1318-02-1), also marketed as Zeosorb, is a synthetic aluminosilicate mineral engineered for ion exchange and sequestration.

Where is Zeolite a used?

• Detergents: functional replacement for phosphate-based builders, selectively capturing calcium and magnesium ions
• Laundry and automatic dishwashing: primary water softening builder that sequesters hardness ions, preventing soap scum and improving surfactant efficiency
• Water treatment: ammonia removal and heavy metal capture in municipal and industrial effluent streams
• Agriculture: soil amendment blends and slow-release fertilizer carriers that improve nutrient retention in sandy or degraded soils
• Construction: additive in cement and lightweight aggregate mixes for moisture management and structural performance
• In detergents it acts as the primary water softening builder.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels and ion-exchange capacity are the primary specification parameters buyers use to qualify supply sources.
• Particle size and bulk density vary by grade.