AE89923
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Catalog Number: | AE89923 |
Chemical Name: | ILLITE |
CAS Number: | 12173-60-3 |
Molecular Formula: | Al9FFeHK3MgO41Si14 |
Molecular Weight: | 1509.4575 |
SMILES: | [O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O2)[O-].[O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O2)[O-].[O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O2)[O-].[O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O2)[O-].[O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O2)[O-].[O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O2)[O-].[O-][Si]12O[Si](O1)(O2)[O-].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[F-].[Mg+2].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[Al+3].[K+].[K+].[K+].[Fe+2].[OH-] |
Illite, with its unique chemical composition of [Al1.75(Fe0-1Mg0-1)0.25]K0.75(Si3.5Al0.5)[(OH)0.5-1F0-0.5]2O10, is a versatile mineral that finds application in chemical synthesis. In the realm of chemistry, Illite serves as a valuable catalyst in various reactions due to its structural properties and ion exchange capabilities. Its layered structure and high surface area make it an excellent candidate for use in catalyzing organic reactions, such as esterification and alkylation processes. Additionally, Illite's ability to interact with different cations and anions enables it to facilitate diverse chemical transformations, making it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists striving to create new compounds and materials.