Database of Zeolite Structures
 

Framework Type SAS
Reference Material
  Material Name: STA-6    
 
Chemical Formula:
 
|(TMC)1.5 (H2O)2.5 | [Mg3Al13P16O64]-SAS
TMC = C14H34N4 = tetramethylcyclam
= 1,4,8,11-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane
SMILES: CN1CCCN(CCN(CCCN(CC1)C)C)C   Images:  stick or 3D
 
   
Unit Cell:
 
tetragonal

 P 4/m n c (# 128)
    a' = 14.2820 Å b' = 14.2820 Å c' = 10.2490 Å  
    α' = 90.000° β' = 90.000° γ' = 90.000°  
   
Framework Density:
 
15.3 T/1000 Å3
 
 
Channels:
 
[001] 8 4.2 x 4.2*
Dimensionality
  Sorption (molecular cross section > 3.4Å): 1-dimensional
  Topological (pore opening > 6-ring): 1-dimensional
   
References:
  Patinec, V., Wright, P.A., Lightfoot, P., Aitken, R.A. and Cox, P.A.
  "Synthesis of a novel microporous magnesioaluminophosphate, STA-6, containing an unbound azamacrocycle"
J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., , 3909-3911 (1999)
 
 
Name and Code derivation:
    University of Saint Andrews - six
  STA-6 (six)
  SAS
Limiting Rings
 
8-ring viewed along [001]