The synthesis, full characterisation and utilisation of template-free silica sodalite, a novel polymorph of silica.
Empty glass: Subjecting ethylene glycol silica sodalite to heat (680 degrees C) under a nitrogen atmosphere (i) successfully removes the templating agent to give cubic silica sodalite, which, upon consequent heating under an oxygen atmosphere (ii), transforms into a rhombohedral form of the empty sodalite, in effect a novel polymorph of silica.
King
R S P
RS
Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK.
Dann
S E
SE
Elsegood
M R J
MR
Kelly
P F
PF
Mortimer
R J
RJ