Question

Explain the term synthetic zeolites.

Answer 1

Synthetic zeolites:

• The crystalline aluminosilicates which are manufactured in a thermal process are known as synthetic zeolites.
• It is an adsorbent in nature.
• The characteristics of the desired zeolite can be obtained by controlling the composition of used ingredients and the temperature.

Uses of synthetic zeolites:

• Zeolites are used for purifying and drying, gaseous and liquid streams in petroleum, chemical and natural gas operations.
• They are also used in the separation of olefins from paraffin.