BRZ™ Clinoptilolite
BRZ™ Clinoptilolite has the ability to exchange one cation for another, known as “cation-exchange capacity” or “CEC”. Cation exchange capacity is a measure of the number of cations per unit weight available for exchange, usually expressed as milliequivalents per 100 grams of material. Clinoptilolite lattices are negatively charged and they loosely hold cations such as calcium, sodium, ammonium, and potassium; and also water. “Zeolite” refers to a group of approximately 40 minerals that are basically hydrated calcium potassium sodium aluminosilicates, in which the water is held in cavities in the lattice.
Product families
Applications
- Water Treatment
Product Families
- Water Treatment Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- BRZ
- End Uses
- Filter Media, Swimming Pools, Water Filter
- Features
- Cost Effective, Good Coverage
- Functions
- Filtration Aid, Flocculant
- Applicable Processes
- Spill Treatment, Water Treatment
- Spill Treatment
- Water Treatment
- Deposit
The clinoptilolite deposit includes an 800 foot mountain. The current pit covers more than 4 acres. Within the pit, the zeolite is remarkably homogeneous.
- Markets
- Industrial
- Production
The mine is capable of producing 120 tons per hour.
- Technology
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Hazardous
- Non-Toxic
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Filter Media
- Swimming Pools
- Water Filter
- Industrial Additives Features
- Cost Effective
- Good Coverage
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Filtration Aid
- Flocculant
- Certifications and Registration
GRAS (generally regarded as safe) anti-caking agent, CFR Title 21, Sec. 182.2729 & Sec. 582.2729*; CFIA (Canadian Animal Feed Inspection Agency), Registration No. 990643*; OMRI NOP: Minerals - Feed, Livestock feed ingredients, Product No.: ber-7707; OMRI COR: Minerals, trace minerals, elements, non-synthetic - Livestock feed ingredients, Product No.: ber-7708; OMRI NOP: Mined minerals- unprocessed, Crop fertilizers and soil amendments, Product No.: ber-3083; OMRI NOP: Grizzly Grip, Mined minerals- unprocessed, Crop fertilizers and soil amendments, Product No.: ber-11309; ANSI/NSF Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components (ChemSorb® Filter Granules); ANSI/NSF Standard 60 - Drinking Water Treatment (ChemSorb® Sorbent Powder); ANSI/NSF Standard 50 - Equipment for Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs (ZeoSand® Natural Zeolite Filter Media); DOT Class 50: Non-hazardousBear River Zeolite BRZ™ is approved by the FDA and CFIA for use as a flow/anti-caking agent in feed at up to 2% inclusion in the daily ration
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Clinoptilolite | 85 - 95 | % |
| Cation Exchange Capacity | 190 - 220 | meq/100 gram |
| Water Retention | min. 55 | Weight % |
| Overall Surface Area | 24.9 s | quare meters / gram |
| Bulk Density | 55 - 60 | pounds per cubic foot |
| Specific Gravity | 2.1 - 2.2 | — |
| Hardness | 3.5 - 4 | Mohs |
| pH | 8.64 | — |
| Potassium Cation Range | 2.93 - 3.47 | % |
| Calcium Cation Range | 1.60 - 2.02 | % |
| Sodium Cation Range | max. 0.5 | % |
Table 2 of 2
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20200.0 | ppm |
| Cobalt | max. 2.00 | ppm |
| Chromium | 7.85 | ppm |
| Copper | 7.98 | ppm |
| Iron | 15900.0 | ppm |
| Potassium | 29300.0 | ppm |
| Magnesium | 3450.0 | ppm |
| Manganese | 314.0 | ppm |
| Molybdenum | max. 2.00 | ppm |
| Sodium | 2910.0 | ppm |
| Soluble Sodium | 450.0 | ppm |
| Phosphorous | 231.0 | ppm |
