Method of ion exchange zeolites

摘要

An improved ion exchange method is provided in which an alkali metal cation-containing crystalline metallosilicate zeolite is contacted with an ion exchange medium comprising an ammonium ion, urea and water. The resulting mixture is heated to a temperature sufficient to evaporate the water and solidify the remaining mixture. An ammonium exchanged zeolite having a decreased content of alkali metal is recovered.