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Start Date
March 9, 2018
Primary Completion Date
June 30, 2019
Study Completion Date
June 30, 2020
Zeolite
The natural zeolite clinoptilolite is of volcanic origin. The mineral belongs to the group of zeolite minerals. Zeolites are silicates with a microporous structure. This results in a stable structure with nanometer-sized cavities that pass through the natural zeolite clinoptilolite - comparable to a mineral sponge. Due to the numerous pores and channels, the mineral has a large internal surface and it can absorb molecules that are smaller in diameter than the pore openings. Since zeolite clinoptilolite has an anionic charge, there are cations such as Na +, K +, Ca 2+, Mg 2+ which can be exchanged for other ions (e.g., Pb\^2+) in the cavities for electrical charge balance. In particular, the ion exchange capacity is essential for the effect and is used in many areas.
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