Mordenite zeolite has a complex framework structure composed of interconnected channels. It has relatively large pores compared to other zeolites, providing greater accessibility for bulky molecules. Mordenite has a significant cation exchange capacity, allowing it to selectively adsorb and exchange cations in solution. This property makes mordenite useful in ion exchange applications, such as water softening and nutrient removal in wastewater treatment. Mordenite is used as a catalyst in various industrial processes, including cracking, isomerization, and alkylation of hydrocarbons. It is also employed in adsorption applications, such as the removal of heavy metals from water and gas purification.