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Tired of frequent activated carbon replacement, escalating hazardous waste disposal costs, and inconsistent compliance with EU 2010/75/EU and US EPA VOC emission standards? Our MFI Pentasil ZSM-5 Zeolite delivers >95% size-selective VOC removal efficiency, 5-10 years of service life, and on-site regeneration capabilities. Trusted by 500+ industrial facilities across 20+ countries for emission control and petrochemical catalysis applications.
ZSM-5 is a crystalline pentasil aluminosilicate zeolite with a well-defined MFI framework structure. Eight 5-membered rings connect via oxygen bridges between individual pentasil units, forming regular corrugated sheets with 10-unit pore openings. The uniform 5.8Å pore diameter enables selective adsorption of C3-C12 VOC molecules, including BTX, ethyl acetate, and acetone, while excluding larger molecules and water vapor.
The SiO₂/Al₂O₃ ratio, ranging from 25 to >1500, can be precisely adjusted to modify acidity and hydrophobicity. Lower ratios enhance ion exchange capacity for ammonia removal in water treatment, while higher ratios improve hydrophobicity for consistent VOC adsorption in high-humidity industrial environments. After ion exchange to H-ZSM-5, the material exhibits acid catalytic activity suitable for methanol-to-gasoline conversion, xylene isomerization, and toluene disproportionation processes.
Product | Series Code | Framework | SiO₂/Al₂O₃ (mol/mol) | Pore Diameter Å | Crystal Size μm | Cation | BET m²/g | L.O.I 1000℃,% | Na₂O % | Particle Size μm(D50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZSM-5 | Z30n | MFI | 25-35 | 5.8 | 0.2-0.3 | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | >380 | <10 | <0.05 | 5-10 |
ZSM-5 | Z30 | MFI | 25-35 | 5.8 | 0.5-1 | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | >370 | <10 | <0.05 | 5-10 |
ZSM-5 | Z120 | MFI | 110-130 | 5.8 | - | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | - | - | - | - |
ZSM-5 | Z150 | MFI | 140-160 | 5.8 | - | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | - | - | - | - |
ZSM-5 | Z200 | MFI | 160-230 | 5.8 | - | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | - | - | - | - |
ZSM-5 | Z300 | MFI | 250-350 | 5.8 | - | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | - | - | - | - |
ZSM-5 | Z400 | MFI | 350-450 | 5.8 | - | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | - | - | - | - |
ZSM-5 | Z600 | MFI | 500-700 | 5.8 | 0.5-1 | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | >390 | <10 | <0.05 | 5-10 |
ZSM-5 | Z800 | MFI | 700-900 | 5.8 | - | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | - | - | - | - |
ZSM-5 | Z1200 | MFI | 900-1500 | 5.8 | - | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | - | - | - | - |
ZSM-5 | Z1500 | MFI | >1500 | 5.8 | 1-2 | Na, NH₄⁺ H⁺ | >340 | <10 | <0.05 | 5-10 |
Compared to activated carbon, our ZSM-5 zeolite reduces total VOC treatment costs by up to 60%. Its regenerable design eliminates the need for frequent media replacement, cutting material procurement and disposal expenses by 80%. Under proper operating conditions, the material retains >90% of its adsorption capacity after 50 regeneration cycles.
ZSM-5 zeolite withstands temperatures up to 800℃, making it suitable for high-temperature industrial processes and thermal regeneration. Its hydrophobic nature prevents water vapor from competing for adsorption sites, ensuring consistent performance in humid conditions. The material does not release secondary pollutants during use, supporting compliance with global environmental regulations.
Our ZSM-5 zeolite addresses emission control and catalysis needs across multiple industrial sectors:
Industrial VOC removal: Paint booths, printing facilities, and chemical manufacturing plants
Industrial off-gas purification: Petrochemical refineries and pharmaceutical production facilities
NOₓ and N₂O reduction: Power generation and industrial combustion systems
Automotive emission control: Catalytic converter supports for gasoline and diesel engines
Odor removal: Food processing and wastewater treatment facilities
Activated carbon replacement: All applications requiring cost-effective, long-lasting adsorption
Refining and petrochemical production: Catalysis for hydrocarbon conversion processes
Water treatment: Heavy metal and ammonia removal from municipal and industrial wastewater
Regeneration methods vary based on the adsorbed contaminants:
Ammonia-loaded zeolite: Regenerate using a 5-10% sodium chloride (NaCl) solution. Flush the solution through the media bed and rinse with clean water before reuse.
VOC-loaded zeolite: Regenerate via thermal desorption at 200-300℃ or nitrogen purging. Avoid temperatures exceeding 800℃ to prevent structural damage to the zeolite framework.
Na-ZSM-5 is optimized for adsorption applications such as VOC removal and water treatment. NH₄-ZSM-5 can be calcined to form H-ZSM-5, which has higher acidity and is used for catalytic reactions in petrochemical production.
It effectively adsorbs C3-C12 volatile organic compounds, including benzene, toluene, xylene, ethyl acetate, acetone, and formaldehyde.
Yes, we can adjust the silica-alumina ratio, crystal size, particle size, and cation form to meet specific application requirements.
For detailed technical datasheets, custom formulation requests, or sample inquiries, contact our technical team today. We provide personalized solutions and respond to all requests within 24 hours.