Used extensively in water purification systems to remove hardness-causing ions like calcium and magnesium, effectively softening water. It is also employed in the pharmaceutical industry for purifying and separating active ingredients. In chemical processing, it aids in catalysis and the removal of impurities from various solutions. Additionally, it finds application in the food and beverage industry for decolorization and deionization processes. Its high capacity and efficiency make it suitable for laboratory-scale ion exchange chromatography as well.