Refined and Clinoptilolite Zeolite, 15 lbs, Mesh Size 7 x 14, with 300 Micron Media Bag Included

Zeolite is an organic mineral derived from the reaction of volcanic activity and an alkaline water source, whether freshwater or saltwater. It is a versatile material, well-suited for water filtration, soil amendment, gardening, and plant cultivation.

Clinoptilolite Zeolite, a specific type of zeolite, employs two primary mechanisms to capture nutrients or pollutants: absorption and adsorption through cation exchange capacity (CEC). The absorption process works similarly to a sponge, utilizing the porous structure of the zeolite to capture and hold water and nutrients until the plant requires them. The adsorption process, on the other hand, leverages the zeolite's high CEC value, ranging from 180 to 250 meq/100g, to magnetically attract and slowly release plant nutrients, preventing them from being washed away while ensuring their availability to plants and crops.

What makes Clinoptilolite Zeolite an exceptional mineral fertilizer are its adsorption abilities. This property allows the zeolite to magnetically hold onto and slowly release plant nutrients, ensuring they are not lost through leaching while remaining accessible to the plants.

Zeolite's crystal structure serves as a storage vessel for ammonium and other nutrients, where they remain water-insoluble but readily available to plants on an as-needed, time-release basis. Zeolite has a strong affinity for NH4+, which is a plant-usable form of nitrogen. Additionally, zeolite can capture Ca2+ from phosphate rock, simultaneously releasing both phosphate and ammonium ions, further enhancing its value as a mineral fertilizer (Eberl D., 1993).

Specifications: - Total Surface Area: Specific Surface Area 1357 yd²/oz - Average Clinoptilolite Content: 87% (+/- 5%) - Specific Gravity: 2.42 - Bulk Density: Approximately 55 lbs/ft³, depending on screening size

Element Breakdown: - Silica Oxide (SiO₂): 71.5% - Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃): 11.3% - Potassium Oxide (K₂O): 4.55% - Ferric Oxide (Fe₂O₃): 2.05% - Sodium Oxide (Na₂O): 1.24% - Calcium Oxide (CaO): 1.22% - Titanium Oxide (TiO₂): 0.27% - Magnesium Oxide (MgO): 0.17% - Barium Oxide (BaO): 0.15%

In summary, Zeolite is a versatile organic mineral with exceptional properties for water filtration, soil improvement, gardening, and plant cultivation. Its unique adsorption and absorption capabilities make it a highly effective mineral fertilizer, capable of capturing and slowly releasing essential plant nutrients to optimize growth and yield.

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