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Ammosorb Data Sheet

Generic name clinoptilolite

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Chemical analysis in weight percent  
Product purity ( based on X-ray diffraction) 90 +- 0.5%
SiO2 69.1
Al2O3 11.9
CaO 0.7
MgO 0.4
Na2O 3.5
K2O 3.8
Fe2O3 0.7
MnO 0.2
Molecular ratio SiAl 4.9
Bulk density ( solid-oven dried) 1390 kg/cub.m
Hardness -Mohs Scale 5.1
Pore size ( diameter) 4.0 Amstrom
Pore volume 15%
Specific surface area 40squ.m/gramme
Alkali stability (pH) 7 to 13
Acid stability 1 to 7
Thermal stability 650 deg C
Crushing strength 176 kg/sq.cm
Cation exchange capacity (ammonium) 2.1mequ/gramme

Major exchangeable cations in order of selectivity

Rb Li K Cs NH4 Na Ag Cd Pd Zn Ba Sr Cu

Ca Hg Mg Fe Co Ai Cr

Primary absorbing cases

CO CO2 SO2 H2S NH3 HCHO Ar O2 N2 H2O He H2 Kr

Xe CH2OH Freon Formaldehyde Mercaptans

 

The above information hearin is accurate to the best of our knowledge _____________________________________________________________________________

Material Safety Data Sheet

1. Product

1.1 Product Name Ammosrob

1.2 Generic name clinoptilolite

2. Change in phsyical state 120 degrees C loss of H20 12%

Melting point n/a

Boiling point n/a

2.1 Density

Bulk density for 2 to 4mm particle size 1.1g cubic centimetre

Specific gravity 1.6g cubic centimeter

2.2 Vapour pressure at 20 degrees C n/a

2.3 Viscosity at 20 degrees C n/a

2.4 Solubility in water zero

2.5 Flash point non combustable

2.6 Ignition temperature n/a

2.7 Explosion limits lower n/a Upper n/a

2.8 Extinghusing media n/a

2.9 Unusual fire & exposion hazzards none

2.10 Thermal deconmposition 1000 degrees centigrade none

2.11 Appearance & odour Crystalline sand like appearance with earth like odour

3. Protective Measures Storage & Handling

3.1. Storage Store in a cool dry place free form any volatile organic compounds & ammonium

3.2. Dust Respiratory appartus must be worn for full protection against inhalation of dust. Dust contains free silica