Molecular sieves, 5A
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ACS Material Molecular Sieves 5A (Zeolite 5A) is a microporous molecular sieve with a pore size of ~5 Å and a SiO2/Al2O3 ratio of ≈ 2. It is supplied as spherical beads in two sizes: Type A, 4–8 mesh (3.0–5.0 mm), and Type B, 8–12 mesh (1.5–2.5 mm).
Key specifications at a glance
Pore size~5 Å
AppearanceBeads (spherical)
Static water adsorption≥21 wt.% RH 50%, 25 °C
Loss on ignition≤1.50 wt.% 575 °C, 1 h
Abrasion≤0.1 wt.%
Package1 kg
Product information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Molecular Sieve 5A; 5A Molecular Sieve; Zeolite 5A |
| Representative formula of the hydrated zeolite phase | 3/4CaO • 1/4Na2O • Al2O3 • 2SiO2 • 9/2H2O |
| Silica-alumina ratio | SiO2/Al2O3 ≈ 2 |
| Pore size | ~5 Å |
| CAS No. | 69912-79-4 |
Characterizations
| Characterization | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Beads (spherical) | Beads (spherical) |
| Diameter (mesh / mm) | 4–8 / 3.0–5.0 | 8–12 / 1.5–2.5 |
| Static water adsorption (wt.%), RH 50%, 25 °C | ≥21 | ≥21 |
| Loss on ignition (wt.%), 575 °C, 1 h | ≤1.50 | ≤1.50 |
| Bulk density (g/mL) | ≥0.66 | ≥0.66 |
| Abrasion (wt.%) | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 |
| Compressive strength (N) | ≥60 | ≥30 |
Ordering information
| Type | Package | Product No. |
|---|---|---|
| Type A: 4–8 mesh | 1 kg | M5A01G31 |
| Type B: 8–12 mesh | 1 kg | M5A02G31 |
Application fields
- Natural gas drying, desulfurization and decarbonation.
- Nitrogen and oxygen separation, separation of nitrogen and hydrogen, and preparation of oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen.
- Dewaxing of petroleum, separation of normal hydrocarbons from branched hydrocarbons and cyclic hydrocarbons.
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