CIT-5: a high-silica zeolite with 14-ring pores

Abstract

The synthesis and structure of a new zeolite, CIT-5 (California Institute of Technology Number Five), is described, which possesses one-dimensional pores comprised of 14 T-atoms (tetrahedrally coordinated silicon or aluminium atoms).

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