Properties of Zeolite A Obtained from Powdered Laundry Detergent: An Undergraduate Experiment

Presents experiments that introduce students to the myriad properties of zeolites using the sodium form of zeolite A (Na-A) from laundry detergent. Experiments include extracting Na-A from detergent, water softening properties, desiccant properties, ion-exchange properties, and Zeolite HA as a dehyd...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 1997, Vol.74 (5), p.569
Main Authors: Smoot, Alison L, Lindquist, David A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Detergents
Higher Education
Science Experiments
Secondary Education
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Summary:Presents experiments that introduce students to the myriad properties of zeolites using the sodium form of zeolite A (Na-A) from laundry detergent. Experiments include extracting Na-A from detergent, water softening properties, desiccant properties, ion-exchange properties, and Zeolite HA as a dehydration catalyst. (JRH)
ISSN:0021-9584
DOI:10.1021/ed074p569