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

Smoot, Alison L.; Lindquist, David A.

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ERIC Number: EJ543599

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Publication Date: 1997

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

Smoot, Alison L.; Lindquist, David A.

Journal of Chemical Education, v74 n5 p569-70 May 1997

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)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Higher Education, Science Experiments, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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