In this study, The adsorption of water vapour capacities onto clinoptilolite (clinoptilolite-rich zeolitic tuff) obtained from Gördes region and its cationic forms (Li-, Na-, K-, Mg-, Ca-, ZH1- and ZH2-CLN samples) were investigated at the temperatures of 30°C, 50°C and 80°C. Cationic forms were prepared by using 1 N LiCl (Li-CLN), 1 N NaCl (Na-CLN), 1 N KCl (K-CLN), 1 N MgCl2 (Mg-CLN) , CaCl2 (CaCLN), 1 N HCl (ZH1-CLN) and 1 N H2SO4 (H2-CLN) solution. Natural and modified samples were characterised by XRD and BET methods. Sorption properties of samples were determined by using specific surface areas and adsorption isoterms obtained from BET method. An increase in water vapour capacity was determined when clinoptilolite samples were modified and it was also determined that this result was related with the surface area. Finally, it was found that, H+ forms of clinoptilolite (ZH1- ve ZH2-CLN) had the highest water vapour adsorption capacity while its K+ form had the lowest one. In addition, It was determined that the water adsorption capacity decreased Ca, Li, Mg and Na forms, respectively. With its mentioned properties, natural zeolites are a suitable choice for gas drying applications in today’s industry.
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | June 30, 2007 |
Acceptance Date | March 14, 2006 |
Published in Issue | Year 2007 Volume: 20 Issue: 1 |