Abstract
We report that natrolite,Na16Al16Si 24O48·16H2O, a small pore auxetic zeolite can incorporate significant amounts of Argon under moderate pressure- and temperature conditions resulting in Na16Al16Si 24O80·16H2O·6Ar. This material has a ∼6.5% larger unit cell than natrolite at ambient conditions and its structure is related to Na16Al16Si24O 80·24H2O, an intermediate superhydrated natrolite referred to as para-natrolite. Argon insertion under pressure into auxetic frameworks such as natrolites is an important and overlooked confinement mechanism with potential applications and implications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6922-6927 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry C |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Apr 22 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Energy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films