Zeocan Basics

Zeolite is an inorganic material that originates from volcanic ash that is spewed into the atmosphere during violent eruptions. The volcanic ash plumes often travel thousands of miles before being deposited on the earth's surface. Zeolites are often formed where volcanic rock is immersed in water. This immersion causes a leaching of some of the components.

First known uses of Zeolite can be traced back the the B.C.E when Roman's employed the mineral in their aqua ducts. Zeolite was not discovered in the USA until the 1950's. In the 1970's it was used in the treating of wastewater ammonia and radioactive material. As the mineral's amazing filtration and absorption ability became more known, people started using it in pools in Europe and the USA. Since the 1980's, Zeolite has been identified for use in many different applications and as such has become a very valuable commodity.