Difference between revisions of "Molecular sieve"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Any microporous material that can selectively chemically or physically absorb molecules. Molecular sieves are used in purification and separation processes. Examples of molecular sieves are crystalline aluminophosphates, also called [ | + | Any microporous material that can selectively chemically or physically absorb molecules. Molecular sieves are used in purification and separation processes. Examples of molecular sieves are crystalline aluminophosphates, also called [[zeolite|zeolites]]. Pore sizes range from 5 to 10 angstroms. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 09:35, 10 May 2016
Description
Any microporous material that can selectively chemically or physically absorb molecules. Molecular sieves are used in purification and separation processes. Examples of molecular sieves are crystalline aluminophosphates, also called zeolites. Pore sizes range from 5 to 10 angstroms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
zeolite; molecular trap