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Structural defects cause different rates of phase transformation of the molecular sieves TBA-VPI-5 and DPA-VPI-5 into AIPO{sub 4}-8

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry
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  1. Univ. of Cambridge (United Kingdom)

ESCA, IR, and chemical analysis of the structure of DPA-VPI-5 revealed random phosphorous defects, but the structure of TBA-VPI-5 is relatively perfect. The DPA-VPI-5 defects enhance the phase transformation to AlPO{sub 4}-8 in the absence of adsorbed water. 30 refs., 7 figs., 1 tab.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
437457
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 35 Vol. 98; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English