Dehydration process of Hofmann-type layered solids

Omar Reyes-Martinez, Enelio Torres-García, Geonel Rodríguez-Gattorno, Edilso Reguera

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Abstract

In the present work the dehydration process of layered solids with formula unit M(H2O)2[Ni(CN)4].nH2O, M = Ni, Co, Mn; n = 1, 2, 4 is studied using modulated thermogravimetry. The results show that water molecules need to overcome an energetic barrier (activation energy between 63 and 500 kJ/mol) in order to diffuse through the interlayer region. The related kinetic parameters show a dependence on the water partial pressure. On the other hand, X-ray diffraction results provide evidence that the dehydration process is accompanied by framework collapse, limiting the structural reversibility, except for heating below 80 °C where the ordered structure remains. Removal of water molecules from the interlayer region disrupts the long-range structural order of the solid.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1452-1466
Number of pages15
JournalMaterials
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dehydration of lamellar solids
  • Hi-res/modulated-TG
  • Kinetics parameters
  • Porous lattices

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