Zeolite Y Catalyst Structure Model
SKU: 68784W
This molecular model of Zeolite Y illustrates the faujasite cage structure, a three-dimensional aluminium silicate crystal structures with unique porous properties. Its pores & channels are arranged such that positively charged ions can enter & exchange with metal ions. Zeolites, acting as molecular sieves, have many important uses as catalysts, desiccants, water softeners & air purifiers. Zeolite Y in particular has a high surface area, relatively large pores, (~7.4Å) as well as structural stability & hydrophobicity that make it useful as a catalyst in the petroleum industry. In particular, it assists in converting high-boiling fractions of crude oil to gasoline, diesel and other higher value petroleum products
Note: The base is not included. Also, there are no written instructions. You will need to build it using this image or the video of the 3D version to guide you. This is not recommended for beginners.
Indigo Instruments has maintained a substantial inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) atoms & bonds for over 30 years. These parts are compatible with every molecular model kit we have sold since day 1. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.
Thanks for the feedback. Trying to describe the assembly was next to impossible so we'll get a picture done of the sodalite cage & add that shortly. Here's a bit more on this model also used for teaching: Zeolite Catalyst Molecular Models Teach Oil Cracking