Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite P using Technical-grade Materials

Research attempts on zeolites show structural and
industrial importance of these inorganic compounds. In this
regard, the synthesis of zeolites is of great importance, because
their natural occurring counterparts are often impure. Zeolite
Na-P with a silicon to aluminium ratio of one has a better ion
exchange capacity than Na-A and can be used as a detergent
builder. In this work, zeolite Na-P of high purity was successfully
synthesized using commercial silica and alumina sources.
Parameters such as H20:Al20 3, Na20:Al203 and Si02:Al20 3
molar ratios and crystallization temperature and time were
investigated. So that the optimum condition was obtained. X-ray
powder diffraction, infrared, scanning electron microscopy and
elemental analysis were utilized for the characterization of the
product.