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Structure of synthetic zeolite ZSM-5

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ZEOLITE ZSM-5 (ref. 1) is a member of a new class of shape selective catalysts with unique channel structures which differ from the familiar large-pore faujasite and small-pore zeolites such as Linde Type A and erionite. They also possess unusual catalytic properties and have high thermal stability. We have determined their structure using model building, single crystal and powder X-ray data.

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  1. Research Department, Mobil Research and Development Corporation, Paulsboro, New Jersey, 08066

    G. T. KOKOTAILO, S. L. LAWTON & D. H. OLSON

  2. Institüt für Kristallographie und Petrographie der ETH, Zurich, Switzerland

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KOKOTAILO, G., LAWTON, S., OLSON, D. et al. Structure of synthetic zeolite ZSM-5. Nature 272, 437–438 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1038/272437a0

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