Pores, Channels, Cages and Cavities

Knowing the framework type of a material, the size of molecules that can be adsorbed can be estimated. Kinetic diameters for various molecules [5-9] are given in Table 2.2. Thus neopentane (kinetic diameter of 0.62 nm) is expected to be adsorbed by NaX zeolite (FAU structure type) which has channels defined by 12- 

T-atoms in ring Maximum free aperture (nm) Typical free apertures (nm)  

Molecule Kinetic Molecule Kinetic Molecule Kinetic 

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Introductory Chapter 1 provides a historical overview of molecular sieve materials. Chapter 2 covers the definition of a zeolite and describes their basic and composite building units and how they are linked in zeolite frameworks. It defines pores, channels, cages and cavities and it gives references for finding detailed... 

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