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St. Cloud Zeolite
All zeolites are not created equal. Characterized by its high surface charge density and high
cation exchange capacity, St. Cloud Zeolite’s unique ability to absorb and bind a broad range of
materials makes it a simple and inexpensive solution to many problems spanning a variety of
industries.
St. Cloud Zeolite
“St. Cloud’s zeolite is notable for its responsiveness, consistency, attrition resistance, pH
buffering characteristics, moisture retention, attractive color, compatibility with other nutrients
and additives, product availability, quality control, manufacturing capacity and price.”
– U.S. Geological Survey 96-065
Whether in NASA labs or at concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO’s), St. Cloud
Zeolite delivers measurable results that improve performance while lowering costs.
St. Cloud Zeolite - Uniquely Valuable
Like other natural zeolites, St. Cloud Zeolite consists of a negatively charged three-dimensional
aluminosilicate lattice which forms a vast network of open channels and internal surface area.
Loosely bound, positively charged atoms called cations are attached to the lattice structure by an
electrical bond.
Many natural zeolites contain sodium (Na+) as the primary exchangeable cation which can have a
deleterious impact upon numerous organic and industrial processes. With calcium (Ca2+) as its
primary cation, St. Cloud Zeolite is the preferred zeolite for a large array of applications
requiring highly effective overall cation exchange capacity with minimal sodium release.
The capacity of a natural zeolite to exchange and load cations is a function of its chemistry, bulk
density, exchangeable cations and charge density. Zeolites from different geological deposits
may look alike and may even have very similar chemical analyses. But there are other naturally
occurring properties, not often reported or infrequently measured, that distinguish one zeolite
from another and have considerable impact on their effectiveness in particular applications.
Zeolites and Surface Charge Density
A significant and often overlooked property is surface charge density. The charge density of any
zeolite is a function of the number of cation exchange sites per unit area of zeolite and the
reactivity of the zeolite surface. The charge density and cation exchange capacity characteristics
can vary between the internal surfaces of the zeolite (which are accessible only to small ions and
molecules) and the external surfaces of the zeolite (which are accessible to most chemicals
regardless of size).
A high surface charge density means there are more cation exchange sites on the external surface
of the zeolite lattice. The more numerous and readily available the sites, the faster the exchange
can occur.
When compared to other zeolites, St. Cloud Zeolite has been shown to have a surface charge
density of at least twice that of other natural zeolites measured. Its surface charge density
properties make St. Cloud Zeolite particularly valuable in applications where the cation
exchange process must be maximized without extended exposure.
Scientific measures are only a part of the story. The real testimonial to the effectiveness of St.
Cloud Zeolite is its widespread acceptance in water, chemical treatment, and animal feed
applications. Whether you need the benefits of high surface charge density or a long lasting
filtration media, St. Cloud Zeolite has proven itself to be among the most versatile and effective
produced today.
Certified Clay Free
The volcanic minerals that became the St. Cloud Zeolite deposit settled on top of the highly
active geothermal region of what is now southwest New Mexico. As overburden covered the
deposit, geothermal activity baked and leached the clays and other feldspars from the stable
aluminosilicates, resulting in the clean, high quality zeolite produced at St. Cloud today. As a
result of the natural geological process, St. Cloud Zeolite contains virtually no soluble clays and
is among the most abrasion resistant (hardest) zeolite on the market.
Other zeolites may contain clay in such quantities as to adversely affect permeability or may
contain materials such as asbestos related fibrous silicates that can impair product performance
and cause health or environmental hazards. X-ray diffraction and electron microscope scans have
consistently shown that St. Cloud Zeolite is a high-grade clinoptilolite product with no fibrous
silicates.
Other zeolites may consist of low silica to alumina ratios which could contribute to a premature
degradation of the overall zeolite structure in even mildly acid environments. With a silica to
alumina ratio of 5 to 1, St. Cloud Zeolite is among the most stable and multipurpose natural
zeolite available.
St. Cloud vs. Other US Zeolites
In a report* comparing St. Cloud Zeolite to some other U.S. zeolites, the United States
Geological Survey (USGS) found St. Cloud had:
Better Performance
Studies by the University of Florida, Rutgers, Texas A & M and other institutions found that St.
Cloud Zeolite performs better than other commercially available soil additives.
• lowest Na+ content and exchangeability
 • highest Ca2+ content and exchangeability
• highest capacity to adsorb K+
• best pH stability and neutralizing effect
• highest loading capacity of combined N+-K+-Ca2+ in contact with fertilizers of producing
properties
• average total N capacity and most readily available N
(* Desborough, G.A., 1996 Clinoptilolite-rich Rocks in Agricultural Use for Soil Amendment and Potential
Nitrogen-pollution Migration. USDI, US Geological Survey, Open-file Report 96-065, 32 p.)
Comparing Zeolites
When comparing zeolites, be sure to evaluate such critical properties as:
• surface charge density
• cation exchange capacity
• selective adsorption of cations
• permeability
• surface area
• pH buffering
• reversible hydration and dehydration
• high ability to absorb gases
• high thermo-stability
• resistance to abrasion and breakdown
When you evaluate the differences, you’ll find St. Cloud Zeolite possesses superior measures of
the key performance indicators that will make the difference you’re looking for. See our
Specifications Sheet for a comprehensive listing.
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Remediation, Agricultural Feed Supplement
St. Cloud Zeolite the largest producer of natural zeolite in the Unites States with zeolite mining
operations located near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. St. Cloud clinoptilolite is used in a
variety of applications including feed supplements, water filtration, aquaculture, soil and turf
amendments, ground water remediation, drying agents and flow agents.
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Truth or Consequences, New Mexico 87901
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Winston, New Mexico 87943