Used extensively in the petroleum refining industry for catalytic cracking processes to convert heavy hydrocarbons into lighter, more valuable products like gasoline and diesel. Enhances the efficiency of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) units by providing high surface area and acidity, which promote the breakdown of large hydrocarbon molecules. Also employed in the petrochemical industry for isomerization and alkylation reactions to produce high-octane fuels. In environmental applications, it aids in the removal of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from exhaust gases through selective catalytic reduction (SCR). Additionally, it is utilized in gas separation and purification processes, such as removing impurities from natural gas or separating oxygen from air. Its stability and selectivity make it a valuable material in various industrial and environmental applications.