Al-MCM-41
Product Detail
Al-MCM-41 (CAS No. 1318-02-1) is a member of the ExxonMobil M41S family of mesoporous molecular sieves. ACS Material Al-MCM-41 has a SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio of 25, an average pore diameter of 2.7 nm and a BET surface area > 633 m²/g. It is prepared by hydrothermal synthesis and supplied as a white powder, calcined and ready to use, for use as a catalyst or catalyst support, as an adsorbent, or as a component of guest-host chemistry.
Key features
- Ordered cylindrical mesopores. Large surface area and large pore size within an ordered array of cylindrical mesopores.
- Aluminosilicate composition. SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio of 25.
- Small mesopores, high surface area. Average pore diameter 2.7 nm; BET surface area > 633 m²/g; pore volume ≥ 0.57 cm³/g.
- Calcined and ready to use. Supplied calcined; the powder is ready to use directly.
- Low-density powder. White powder with a bulk density of about 0.14 g/cm³.
About Al-MCM-41
Al-MCM-41 is a member of the ExxonMobil M41S family of mesoporous molecular sieves. Researchers at Mobil in the 1980s were on a quest to find better molecular sieves when they discovered a group of nanostructured mesoporous materials. Mobil Composition of Matter (MCM) 41, the hexagonal phase, is a widely used and studied member of this family.
Mesoporous silicates, such as Al-MCM-41, have a large surface area and large pore size within an ordered array of cylindrical mesopores. This morphology increases the likelihood that a reactant molecule in solution can make contact with the surface of a catalyst and react. It also ensures the reactant molecules are small enough to diffuse into the large pores. As such, Al-MCM-41 is an excellent option for use as a catalyst or catalyst support, as an adsorbent, or as a component of guest-host chemistry.
Al-MCM-41 from ACS Material is synthesized via the hydrothermal method and comes calcined and ready to use.
Characterizations
| Property | Al-MCM-41 |
|---|---|
| Form | Mesoporous |
| SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio | 25 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Average pore diameter | 2.7 nm |
| BET surface area | > 633 m²/g |
| Pore volume | ≥ 0.57 cm³/g |
| Bulk density | ~ 0.14 g/cm³ |
| Preparation method | Hydrothermal synthesis method |
This product is calcined and ready to use directly.
Ordering information
| Option | Package | Product No. |
|---|---|---|
| 20g | 20 g | MAM41012 |
Typical data
TEM images
XRD pattern and BET analysis
Applications
Al-MCM-41 is used as a catalyst or catalyst support, for dye removal and as an adsorbent. Published research using ACS Material Al-MCM-41 (listed below) includes:
- Biodiesel catalysts. Al-MCM-41 as the mesoporous aluminosilicate support for Ce and Zr in catalysts for the transesterification of jatropha oil to biodiesel.
FAQ
Does Al-MCM-41 need to be calcined before use?
No. ACS Material Al-MCM-41 is calcined and ready to use directly.
What is the SiO2/Al2O3 ratio of this product?
The SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio is 25.
How is Al-MCM-41 different from ACS Material MCM-41?
Al-MCM-41 contains aluminum (SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio 25), while ACS Material MCM-41 is a silica with no aluminum in its lattice framework. Al-MCM-41 has an average pore diameter of 2.7 nm and a BET surface area > 633 m²/g; see the MCM-41 page for its grades.
Which package size is available?
20 g (MAM41012).
Where can I find the TDS and SDS?
The Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product are available under the price on this page.