Table 1 Physiochemical properties of CSFA and MAHZ.

From: Microwave assisted synthesis of fly ash based zeolites for degradation of reactive blue 19 dye from wastewater

Parameter

Fly Ash

Zeolite (Synthesized)

SiO2 content (%)

50–60

60–70

Al2O3 content (%)

20–30

25–35

Surface area (m2/g)

50–100

200–400

CEC (meq/100 g)

< 50

200–400

Thermal stability (°C)

< 500

~ 700