Zeolite A

Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈

IUPAC: Zeolite 4A

CAS: 1318-02-1

Übersicht

Zeolite A is a synthetic aluminosilicate with precisely sized pores (4 angstrom) that act as a molecular sieve. It replaced phosphates in laundry detergents.

Zusammensetzung

Element	Symbol	Atome	Atommasse
Oxygen	O	48	15,9990
Sodium	Na	12	22,9900
Aluminum	Al	12	26,9820
Silicon	Si	12	28,0850

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Oxygen ×48

35,1%

Sodium ×12

12,6%

Aluminum ×12

14,8%

Silicon ×12

15,4%

Verwendung

• Laundry detergent builder
• Molecular sieve
• Gas separation
• Catalyst support

Wissenswertes

✦ Replaced phosphates in detergents, helping reduce eutrophication of lakes and rivers

Structure

SMILES

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4].[Si+4]

Eigenschaften

Typ: mineral
Zustand: solid
Molmasse: 2190,00 g/mol
Dichte: 2,0400 g/cm³
Löslichkeit: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 1837,5318
TPSA: 53,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 27
H-Bond Acceptors: 53
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 89
Complexity: 0,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zeolite A?

Zeolite A (Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈) is a mineral compound with the IUPAC name Zeolite 4A.

What is the molecular weight of Zeolite A?

Zeolite A has a molar mass of 2190.0 g/mol.

What state is Zeolite A at room temperature?

Zeolite A is a solid at room temperature.

Is Zeolite A organic or inorganic?

Zeolite A is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Zeolite A?

Zeolite A (Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Aluminum (Al), Silicon (Si).