Zeolite Molecular Sieves

ZSM-5 Molecular Sieve for VOC Adsorption

High-silica ZSM-5 zeolite with strong hydrophobicity, high thermal/hydrothermal stability and selective VOC adsorption, supplied as powder or honeycomb blocks for adsorption concentration systems.

Overview

ZSM-5 with a SiO₂/Al₂O₃ ratio around 300 offers a hydrophobic, thermally stable adsorption surface that selectively captures VOCs even in humid exhaust, and releases them cleanly during hot-air desorption — the core material of zeolite wheel / fixed-bed adsorption concentration systems.

Technical Data

Powder propertySpecification
SiO₂/Al₂O₃~300
Na₂O<0.05 wt%
Powder D50≤10 μm
Relative crystallinity≥90%
BET surface area≥380 m²/g
T-plot micropore surface area≥260 m²/g
Total pore volume0.25 ml/g
T-plot micropore volume0.12 ml/g
Average pore diameter2.5–3.0 nm

Values shown are manufacturer specifications or typical values unless marked (*). Parameters marked (*) are reproduced from source documentation and may contain unit or OCR ambiguities — they are reference values only and must be confirmed against the current product specification before use in engineering design. Design values are confirmed per project after operating conditions are reviewed. Please contact us for current data sheets.

Key Features

  • High silica — hydrophobic surface, works in humid exhaust
  • High thermal and hydrothermal stability
  • Good selective VOC adsorption
  • Strong acid resistance
  • Formed honeycomb blocks for low pressure drop

Typical Applications

  • VOC adsorption concentration + catalytic oxidation systems
  • Low-concentration, large-flow VOC exhaust
  • Coating, printing and chemical process exhaust

Application Limits & Conditions

Recommended application window: low VOC concentration, large gas flow, relative humidity below 60%, temperature below 50°C, superficial velocity ≤1 m/s and bed height around 800 mm. Not recommended without further evaluation: polymerizable compounds, halogens, heavy-metal salts and certain curing agents.

Customization

Formed products: 100×100×100 mm honeycomb blocks, 16 cells/cm² (*), wall thickness 0.6 mm, bulk density 0.40–0.45 g/cm³. Formed-product parameters marked (*) contain OCR ambiguities in the original documentation and must be confirmed before engineering use.

Data to Provide for a Quotation

To receive a material recommendation and quotation, please share your operating conditions:

  • Gas flow rate (Nm³/h) and inlet / target outlet concentration
  • Gas composition and main pollutant components
  • Operating temperature and humidity
  • SO₂ and dust concentration (where applicable)
  • Existing reactor dimensions and current catalyst / adsorbent type
  • Required service life and any special requirements

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ZSM-5 preferred for humid VOC exhaust?

Its high SiO₂/Al₂O₃ ratio makes the surface hydrophobic, so water vapor competes less for adsorption sites and VOCs are captured more selectively.

What VOCs can ZSM-5 adsorb?

Typical targets are benzene, toluene, xylene, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, some esters and hydrocarbons. Polymerizable compounds, halogens and heavy-metal salts are not recommended without testing.

Discuss this product for your gas conditions

Send us your operating conditions — we will confirm applicability and return a material recommendation.