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Molecular Models Illustrating Properties of Zeolites. Linde-Type Zeolite A, Selection of Alcohols, and Diphenylmethanol Etherification Product

William F. Coleman

Department of Chemistry, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481

J. Chem. Educ., 2009, 86 (5), p 656

DOI: 10.1021/ed086p656

Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2009

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These Jmol models of Linde-Type zeolite A with small molecules in its channels illustrate the use of zeolites as molecular sieves.

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Analytical Chemistry

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Atomic Properties / Structure

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Received: August 03, 2009

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Molecular Models Illustrating Properties of Zeolites. Linde-Type Zeolite A, Selection of Alcohols, and Diphenylmethanol Etherification Product

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