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See more from this Session: Natural Zeolite Utilization in Agriculture, Environmental Science, and Industry: Characterization, Properties, and Applications
Abstract:
A pilot study was established in the laboratory to measure capillary rise of water in St. Cloud clinoptilolite zeolite (SCCZ). Results from the study indicated that SCCZ was capable of raising water to height of at least 3 m. Additional research was then conducted under field conditions at San Marcial, New Mexico to determine the feasibility of this method. Eight vine mesquite grass were planted in zeolite cores and another eight in soil. Of the random grasses (giant and alkali secaton), 8 were planted in zeolite cores and another eight in soil. Zeolite cores were 15 cm in diameter and extended to the groundwater. Groundwater table averaged about 2.5 m. The results were promising. Seven out of 8 vine mesquite grass and 7 out of 8 random grasses survived in zeolite during the growing season of 2007. The grasses planted in soil at the site did not survive.
See more from this Division: Joint Sessions
See more from this Session: Natural Zeolite Utilization in Agriculture, Environmental Science, and Industry: Characterization, Properties, and Applications