Table 1. General zeolite properties.
Property | Range |
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Channels | 2.2–8 Å |
Cavities | 6.6–11.8 Å |
Thermal stability | 500–1.000°C |
Ion-exchange capacity | Up to 700 milliequivalents/100 g |
Surface area | Up to 900 m2/g |
Water capacity | <1 to ~ 25 wt.% |
Water affinity | Hydrophilic to hydrophobic |