UIO-66-NH2 (AF-MO-D-UIO6-66N2-F300)RESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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This amino-functionalized metal-organic framework requires strict exclusion of ambient moisture and oxygen to prevent phase contamination and structural degradation. All handling must be performed in an anhydrous inert gas environment, and containers must remain tightly sealed until thermal validation.
- Ambient Exposure Sensitivity: This material is highly sensitive to ambient moisture and oxygen, requiring immediate sealing after each use.
- Inert Atmosphere Handling: All transfers and manipulations must be conducted within an anhydrous inert gas environment to prevent phase contamination.
- Container Integrity: Containers must be kept tightly sealed at all times when not in use to avoid structural degradation.
- Thermal Validation Requirement: The material must undergo thermal validation prior to use in downstream applications to ensure phase purity.
How do particle size and pore structure vary between UIO-66-NH2 batches and what are the implications for experimental performance?
UIO-66-NH2 is available in two crystalline batches: Batch 1 with 400–600 nm particles, BET surface area ~1147 m²/g, and pore size ~1.68 nm; Batch 2 with 100–200 nm particles, BET surface area ~1059 m²/g, and pore size 0.6–1.1 nm. The larger particle size and higher surface area of Batch 1 may be better suited for gas adsorption, while the smaller pores of Batch 2 could enhance molecular sieving effects.
What is the heavy metal adsorption capacity of UIO-66-NH2 for contaminants like arsenate and lead ions?
UIO-66-NH2 exhibits a heavy metal adsorption capacity exceeding 500 mg/g for target contaminants including arsenate and lead ions (Pb2+), as validated in the product specifications. This makes it suitable for environmental water remediation workflows.
What are the storage and handling requirements for UIO-66-NH2 to prevent degradation?
UIO-66-NH2 is highly sensitive to ambient exposure. Containers must be kept tightly sealed and handled exclusively within an anhydrous inert gas environment to prevent phase contamination or structural degradation before thermal validation.
UIO-66-NH2 is an amino-functionalized zirconium MOF supplied in 400–600 nm and 100–200 nm crystalline batches, with BET surface areas of approximately 1147 and 1059 m²/g, respectively. It combines high CO2 selectivity (>200) and heavy-metal adsorption capacity (>500 mg/g) with an explicit requirement for anhydrous inert-gas handling to preserve structural integrity.
Positive
- Amino-functionalized Zr-MOF with high surface area: The UIO-66-NH2 framework provides BET surface areas of ~1147 m²/g (400–600 nm batch) and ~1059 m²/g (100–200 nm batch) with pore sizes from 0.6 to 1.68 nm, offering substantial accessible surface for adsorption and catalytic applications.
- High CO2 selectivity and heavy-metal uptake capacity: Reported CO2 selectivity factor >200 supports carbon capture and natural-gas purification workflows, while heavy metal adsorption capacity >500 mg/g for arsenate and Pb2+ enables hazardous water contaminant remediation testing.
Trade-offs
- Requires anhydrous inert-gas handling: The material is highly sensitive to ambient exposure; containers must remain tightly sealed or be handled only in an anhydrous inert-gas environment to avoid phase contamination or structural degradation before thermal validation.
- Performance varies with crystalline particle batch: The 400–600 nm and 100–200 nm batches differ in BET surface area and pore size (1.68 nm vs 0.6–1.1 nm), so adsorption kinetics, diffusion behavior, and catalytic accessibility must be matched to the selected variation.
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