Zeolita A

Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈

IUPAC: Zeolite 4A

CAS: 1318-02-1

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxígeno O 48 15,9990
Sodio Na 12 22,9900
Aluminio Al 12 26,9820
Silicio Si 12 28,0850

Composición elemental

O
Oxígeno ×48
35,1%
Na
Sodio ×12
12,6%
Al
Aluminio ×12
14,8%
Si
Silicio ×12
15,4%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

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]

Propiedades

Tipo
mineral
Estado
solid
Masa molar
2190,00 g/mol
Densidad
2,0400 g/cm³
Solubilidad
insoluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
1837,5318
TPSA
53,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
27
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
53
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
89
Complejidad
0,0

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CaSiO₃

Talco

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zeolita A?
Zeolita A (Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈) is a mineral compound with the IUPAC name Zeolite 4A.
What is the molecular weight of Zeolita A?
Zeolita A has a molar mass of 2190.0 g/mol.
What state is Zeolita A at room temperature?
Zeolita A is a solid at room temperature.
Is Zeolita A organic or inorganic?
Zeolita A is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Zeolita A?
Zeolita A (Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈) is composed of Oxígeno (O), Sodio (Na), Aluminio (Al), Silicio (Si).