HKUST-1 (Cu-BTC) METALLO-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK REAGENTRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: HKUST-1 (Cu-BTC)
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This material is highly sensitive to ambient moisture and oxygen, requiring handling exclusively within an anhydrous inert gas environment to prevent phase contamination. Containers must remain tightly sealed when not in use to maintain framework integrity and prevent degradation before thermal validation.
- Ambient Exposure Sensitivity: The HKUST-1 powder must be protected from ambient moisture and oxygen to avoid irreversible degradation of the crystalline framework.
- Inert Atmosphere Requirement: All handling and transfer operations require an anhydrous inert gas environment such as a glovebox or Schlenk line.
- Storage Condition: Containers must be kept tightly sealed under inert gas to maintain material purity and prevent contamination.
- Pre-Thermal Handling: Before thermal validation, the material must not be exposed to ambient conditions to avoid phase changes or loss of porosity.
What is the specific surface area and pore aperture size of HKUST-1 (Cu-BTC) and how do these properties influence its gas adsorption capacity?
HKUST-1 (Cu-BTC) exhibits a BET specific surface area greater than 1000 m²/g and a pore aperture window of 0.3–0.5 nm. These structural parameters, combined with high internal void space, provide superior affinity and loading capacities for molecular guests such as CO₂ and H₂, directly enhancing adsorption kinetics and storage performance.
What handling and storage conditions are required to maintain the structural integrity of HKUST-1 (Cu-BTC)?
This copper-based MOF is highly sensitive to ambient exposure. It must be stored in tightly sealed containers and handled exclusively within an anhydrous inert gas environment to prevent phase contamination or degradation before thermal validation, ensuring framework stability and reproducibility in research workflows.
What is the particle size distribution of HKUST-1 (Cu-BTC) and how does it affect its performance in catalysis?
The particle size distribution ranges from 100 to 3000 nm. The tailored particle morphology guarantees optimal framework integrity and microstructural resilience during competitive molecular storage and transport, which is critical for maintaining catalytic activity in heterogeneous catalysis applications.
HKUST-1 (Cu-BTC) is a copper-based metal-organic framework with a BET surface area exceeding 1000 m²/g and a well-defined pore aperture of 0.3–0.5 nm, optimized for gas adsorption, molecular separation, and catalysis. The material's high surface area and uniform copper sites enable reproducible results, but it requires strict anhydrous inert gas handling to prevent ambient degradation.
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- High specific surface area: BET surface area >1000 m²/g and pore aperture 0.3–0.5 nm provide exceptional capacity for gas adsorption and molecular guest loading.
- Homogeneous copper catalytic sites: Uniform distribution of copper active sites within a stable crystalline framework ensures reproducible performance in catalysis and separation workflows.
Trade-offs
- Ambient sensitivity: HKUST-1 is highly sensitive to moisture and air; containers must be sealed or handled exclusively in an anhydrous inert gas environment to prevent phase contamination or degradation.
- Broad particle size distribution: Particle size spans 100–3000 nm, which may require additional sieving or characterization for applications demanding narrow size uniformity.
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