Why is High Purity (80-100%) Essential in Agriculture?
Higher CEC
180 meq/100g — More nutrients retained per kg applied. Low-purity zeolites (<70%) have reduced CEC (<120 meq/100g).
Fewer Impurities
Low-purity zeolites contain quartz, feldspar and clays that do not contribute to water or nutrient retention — they only add dead weight.
Superior ROI
With high purity, less product is needed to achieve the same results, reducing transport and application costs.
Benefits for Agriculture
High-purity clinoptilolite zeolite improves productivity and sustainability
Water Retention
Increase in water retention capacity in zeolite-treated soil
Fertilizer Savings
Reduction of leaching losses and greater nutrient use efficiency
Leaching Reduction
Lower nutrient loss through leaching, keeping fertilizers in the root zone
Soil Structure
Improvement of soil physical structure and aeration
Gradual Release
Gradual nutrient release according to plant needs
Productivity
Increase in agricultural productivity in treated soils vs. control
Proven Results
Water retention
In zeolite-treated soil
Fertilizer savings
Reduction of leaching losses
Productivity increase
In treated soils vs. control
Applications in Agriculture
Solutions for different agricultural systems
Soil Conditioning
Improvement of water retention and soil structure. Direct soil application to increase water and nutrient retention capacity.
Slow-Release Fertilizers
Reduction of leaching losses and higher efficiency. Mixed with conventional fertilizers for gradual nutrient release.
Horticultural Substrates
Better water and nutrient retention. Component of substrates for greenhouse and hydroponic cultivation.
Composting
Odor control and process acceleration. Added during composting to reduce ammonia emissions and accelerate decomposition.
Technical Specifications for Agriculture
| Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) | 180 meq/100g |
| Water Retention Capacity | 40-60% of dry weight |
| Recommended Particle Size | 0.5-5 mm |
| Bulk Density | 0.8-1.2 g/cm³ |
| pH | 7.0-8.5 |
| Surface Area | 39 m²/g |
| Cationic Selectivity | NH₄⁺ > K⁺ > Ca²⁺ > Mg²⁺ |
| Useful Life in Soil | 3-5 years |