Zeolite A

Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈

IUPAC: Zeolite 4A

CAS: 1318-02-1

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Oxygen O 48 15,9990
Sodium Na 12 22,9900
Aluminum Al 12 26,9820
Silicon Si 12 28,0850

Composition élémentaire

O
Oxygen ×48
35,1%
Na
Sodium ×12
12,6%
Al
Aluminum ×12
14,8%
Si
Silicon ×12
15,4%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ 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]

Propriétés

Type
mineral
État
solid
Masse molaire
2190,00 g/mol
Densité
2,0400 g/cm³
Solubilité
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

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

Composés associés

Calcium Silicate

CaSiO₃

Kaolinite

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Potassium Feldspar

KAlSi₃O₈

Talc

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

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).