Naslov
Chemically controlled particulate properties of zeolites : towards the face-less particles of zeolite A. 1. Influence of the batch molar ratio [SiO2/Al2O3]b on the size and shape of zeolite A crystals

Autori
Kosanović, Cleo ; Antonić Jelić, Tatjana ; Bronić, Josip ; Kralj, Damir ; Subotić, Boris

Izvornik
Microporous and mesoporous materials (1387-1811) 137 (2011), 1/3; 72-82

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
aluminosilicate hydrogels ; crystallization ; zeolite A ; crystal morphology ; crystal size ; specific surface area

Sažetak
Influence of the batch molar ratio y = [SiO2/Al2O3]b on the size and shape of zeolite A crystals at three different molar ratios [SiO2/H2O]b and [Na2O/H2O]b was investigated. Four different morphological entities of zeolite A, namely regular cubic crystals with sharp edges and apexes, cubic crystals with truncated edges, cubic crystals with “rounded” edges and apexes and pseudo-spherical, face-less particles, were observed in the crystalline end products obtained by hydrothermal treatment (heating at 80 oC) of the hydrogels having [SiO2/Al2O3]b in the range 1.0 – 2.2, [SiO2/H2O]b in the range 0.006 – 0.0186 and [Na2O/H2O]b in the range 0.0136 - 0.0424. The chemical conditions with respect to the values of [SiO2/Al2O3]b, [SiO2/H2O]b and [Na2O/H2O]b for obtaining the particular morphological entities of zeolite A are defined, and the possible mechanisms of their formation are discussed. The influence of the mentioned factors on the crystal size and the surface properties of crystallized zeolites is also considered.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemija

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