Magadiite Isomorphous substitution

In order to systematically change the properties of layered silicate materials, we have investigated the possibility of isomorphous substitution of silicon by aluminum or boron. It is demonstrated that addition of horon and/or aluminum compounds to the reaction mixture leads directly to boron and aluminum containing layered materials in a hydrothermal crystallization process without further treatment. The layered materials obtained were identified as hectorite types, magadiite and kenyaite-like types. The isomorphous substitutions were proven by "B, Al, and Si solid state NMR spectroscopy. 

Acidity of isomorphically substituted crystalline silicic acids with layer Structure. I. H-magadiite... 

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