Zeolite

Zeolites & Molecular Sieve Sorbents

Explore natural and synthetic zeolites used across drying, purification, and separation applications. From molecular sieves to granular zeolite, these aluminosilicate materials are ideal for gas drying, ethanol dehydration, water purification, and catalytic processes - trusted in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, fuels, and environmental systems.

Applications & Use Cases

Gas & air drying: Remove H₂O from compressed air, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas streams.
Ethanol dehydration: 3A molecular sieve breaks the water–ethanol azeotrope for fuel-grade ethanol.
Solvent & refrigerant drying: Protect columns, PSA units, and refrigeration systems from moisture.
Water treatment: Ammonia and heavy-metal reduction; polishing of process and waste streams.
Catalysis & separation: Shape-selective cracking/isomerization and PSA/TPA separations.

Why Choose Zeolites

Highly selective: Tunable pore sizes (3A, 4A, 5A, 13X) target specific molecules by size/polarity.
High capacity & stability: Strong affinity for H₂O and polar species; excellent thermal durability.
Regenerable: Reusable via heat or pressure swing for lower lifecycle cost.
Flexible formats: Beads, pellets, and powders to fit dryers, columns, and blend additives.

Example Application

A biofuels producer installed 3A molecular sieve beds to dehydrate ethanol after distillation. The upgrade delivered <1% water product, reduced energy compared to azeotropic methods, and extended run time between regenerations with proper cycle control.

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Not sure whether 3A, 4A, 5A, or 13X fits your process? We’ll recommend pore size, bead/pellet spec, and bed sizing for your flow rate, inlet moisture, and regeneration method.

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