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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1452-1466 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Materials |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dehydration of lamellar solids
- Hi-res/modulated-TG
- Kinetics parameters
- Porous lattices