Database of Zeolite Structures
 
 
Framework Type RFE
Framework
Cell parameters: orthorhombic I m m a (# 74)
    a = 8.2570 Å b = 14.5619 Å c = 20.3137 Å  
  α = 90.000° β = 90.000° γ = 90.000°  
Volume = 2442.5 Å3  
RDLS = 0.0034  
  Framework density (FDSi): 19.7 T/1000 Å3  
  Topological density: TD10 = 1003  
Essential rings: [101·69·51·41]  
Channel dimensionality: Topological (pore opening > 6-ring): 1-dimensional  
  Maximum diameter of a sphere:  
  that can be included 6.36 Å  
that can diffuse along a:   5.59 Å b:   2 Å c:   1.81 Å  
Accessible volume: 6.55   %  
Composite Building Units:
afi (t-afi )
mel
imf (t-imf-7 )
Natural Tiling t-kah t-mel t-afi t-imf-7 t-odp
Framework images
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viewed along [100]

projection along [100]
Shear plane
 
Shear plane reported along {011} with a/2 shift

A probable location is shown in the pictures to the right.
References
"Synthesis and Structure of RUB-58: An Almost Ordered, Highly Crystalline Member of the ZSM-48 Family of Zeolites"
Marler, B., Baerlocher, C., McCusker, L.B. and Gies, H.
Cryst. Growth Des., 23, 2770-2781 (2023)
Shear planes viewed along (100)

Example of {011} shear plane

 

Year code assigned 2023
Data last updated June 23, 2023

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