Description

Product Overview

Product Name: MIL-53 (Iron/Aluminum)
Type: Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)
Application: Gas Storage, Adsorption, Catalysis

Product Description

MIL-53 (Fe/Al) is a versatile metal-organic framework featuring iron and aluminum as the metal nodes, linked by terephthalic acid (BDC). Known for its unique flexibility and high porosity, MIL-53 is suitable for a variety of applications, including gas storage and environmental remediation.

Key Features

• Flexible Structure: Changes conformation in response to guest molecules, enhancing adsorption capacity
• High Surface Area: Typically exceeds 1000 m²/g, allowing for significant gas uptake
• Thermal Stability: Maintains integrity under elevated temperatures
• Chemical Stability: Resistant to moisture and various solvents

Technical Specifications

• Chemical Formula: [Fe(OH)(BDC)] (Al(OH)(BDC))
• Pore Size: Approximately 8 Å, suitable for various gas molecules
• Synthesis Method: Hydrothermal synthesis using iron and aluminum sources with BDC
• Characterization Techniques: X-ray diffraction (XRD), BET surface area analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)

Benefits

• Enhanced Gas Storage: Effective for hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and other gases
• Catalytic Activity: Useful in heterogeneous catalysis for chemical reactions
• Environmental Applications: Can adsorb pollutants from air and water

Applications

• Gas Storage: Ideal for storing hydrogen and carbon dioxide in energy applications
• Catalysis: Employed in various catalytic processes for industrial applications
• Environmental Remediation: Effective in capturing and removing contaminants

Safety Information

• Handling: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling materials.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Disposal: Follow local regulations for the disposal of chemical materials.