Database of Zeolite Structures
 

Framework Type KFI
Reference Material
  Material Name: ZK-5    
 
Chemical Formula:
 
|Na30 (H2O)98 | [Al30Si66O192]-KFI
 
   
Unit Cell:
 
cubic

 I m -3 m (# 229)
    a' = 18.7500 Å b' = 18.7500 Å c' = 18.7500 Å  
    α' = 90.000° β' = 90.000° γ' = 90.000°  
   
Framework Density:
 
14.6 T/1000 Å3
 
 
Channels:
 
<100> 8 3.9 x 3.9*** | <100> 8 3.9 x 3.9***
Dimensionality
  Sorption (molecular cross section > 3.4Å): 3-dimensional
  Topological (pore opening > 6-ring): 3-dimensional
   
References:
  Meier, W.M. and Kokotailo, G.T.
  "The crystal structure of synthetic zeolite ZK-5"
Z. Kristallogr., 121, 211-219 (1965)
 
 
Name and Code derivation:
    Zeolite Kerr - five
  ZK-5 (five)
  KFI
Limiting Rings
 
8-ring viewed along <100>