Aluminosilicate - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Aluminosilicate

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Catalog Number

ACMA00015989

Product Name

Aluminosilicate

Category

Mesoporous Materials

Description

DryPowder; DryPowder, PelletsLargeCrystals; OtherSolid

IUPAC Name

dioxosilane;oxo(oxoalumanyloxy)alumane

Molecular Weight

162.05g/mol

Molecular Formula

Al2O5Si

Canonical SMILES

O=[Al]O[Al]=O.O=[Si]=O

InChI

InChI=1S/2Al.O2Si.3O/c;;1-3-2;;;

InChI Key

HNPSIPDUKPIQMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Aluminosilicates serve multiple purposes due to their unique properties. They are primarily used as catalysts in refining petroleum, aiding in chemical reactions that facilitate the breakdown of crude oil into valuable products. Additionally, aluminosilicates play a crucial role in water treatment by softening water through ion exchange processes. As components of detergents, they contribute to enhancing cleaning efficiency. The sodium-based compound, Na 12 [(Al O 2 ) 12 (Si O 2 ) 12 ] x H 2 O, is a typical example of how aluminosilicates are employed. These structures are characterized by their open, three-dimensional crystal formations that house water molecules within lattice cavities. Upon heating, the water is expelled, allowing the aluminosilicate to absorb other suitably sized molecules, making them effective as molecular sieves. They facilitate the separation of mixtures by selective absorption, finding use in applications like sorption pumps for vacuum systems and as cation exchangers for water softening. Whether naturally occurring or synthesized, aluminosilicates also hold ammonium ions, which minimize nitrate ion leaching, underscoring their versatility and importance across various industries.

Complexity

52.4

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

215-283-8

Exact Mass

161.914576g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

Zeolite;Zeolites

Monoisotopic Mass