Effect of synthetic conditions on the adsorption properties of the resulting offretite-type zeolite

The effect of the nature of the silicon-containing component of the reaction mixture and that of the crystallization conditions on characteristics of the resulting offretite-type zeolite powder, including its degree of crystallinity, particle-size distribution, and adsorption properties with respect to toluene, cyclohexane, n-hexane, and water molecules, are considered. The thermal desorption of toluene from cationic forms of the offretite-type zeolite is reported. The K-forms of this zeolite can retain adsorbed toluene up to 300–400°C.