aluminum silicates; cation exchangers, molecular sieves, water softeners & adsorbents
Scope Note
Zeolites. A group of crystalline, hydrated alkali-aluminum silicates. They occur naturally in sedimentary and volcanic rocks, altered basalts, ores, and clay deposits. Some 40 known zeolite minerals and a great number of synthetic zeolites are available commercially. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
Entry Term(s)
Zeolite
Registry Number
1318-02-1
CAS Type 1 Name
Zeolites
Previous Indexing
Aluminum Silicates (1980-1993)
Sodium Hydroxide (1972-1980)
Public MeSH Note
94; ZEOLITES was indexed under ALUMINUM SILICATES 1981-93 & SODIUM HYDROXIDE 1972-80
Zeolites. A group of crystalline, hydrated alkali-aluminum silicates. They occur naturally in sedimentary and volcanic rocks, altered basalts, ores, and clay deposits. Some 40 known zeolite minerals and a great number of synthetic zeolites are available commercially. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
