Binderless zeolite extrudates and method of producing

摘要

Binderless zeolite sieve extrudates are made by extruding a mixture containing about 40-60% zeolites with the remainder being a metakaolin clay that has mixed with it about 90-120% of the stoichiometric amount of sodium hydroxide to convert the clay to a zeolite. After extrusion the particles are allowed to dry age during which time most of the clay is converted to the zeolite. A further heat treatment in a dilute caustic aqueous solution insures complete crystallization with subsequent washing and calcination to produce an adsorbent product.