MCM-48 molecular sieves can be hydrothermally synthesized from sodium silicate, as the precursor. The crystal structure exists in the form of a truncated rhombic dodecahedral.
Synonyms: MCM-48; Porous Silica; Silicon dioxide
Molecular Formula: O2Si
Molecular Weight: 60.08
Linear Structural Formula: SiO2
MDL Number: MFCD00011232
Purity: 99.9% trace metals basis
Melting Point: >1600 C (lit.)
Application: Mesoporous silicas are inorganic materials having porous structures and find applications in chromatography, catalysis, drug delivery and imaging.