Chromium Metal Organic Framework (Cr-MIL-100, Purity: 99%, APS: 30-40µm)

Chromium Metal-Organic Framework

Introduction:

Chromium Metal-Organic Framework are a subset of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), where chromium ions (Cr³⁺) serve as the metal center, coordinated with organic ligands to form a porous, crystalline structure. These materials are a subclass of MOFs that possess exceptional properties due to their high surface area, tunable porosity, and chemical stability, which make them suitable for a wide range of industrial and environmental applications.

Key Properties of Chromium Metal-Organic Frameworks (Cr-MOFs)

High Surface Area:

Cr-MOFs typically have very high surface areas (often exceeding 1000 m²/g), making them ideal candidates for applications requiring extensive surface interactions, such as gas storage, adsorption, and catalysis.

Tunability of Porosity:

The pore size and structure of Cr-MOFs can be easily tuned by modifying the organic ligands, which influences the material’s ability to selectively adsorb specific molecules. This tunability is especially beneficial in gas separation and selective adsorption processes.

Stability:

Cr-MOFs offer chemical and thermal stability, particularly in humid or challenging environments. This makes them valuable for industrial applications where materials need to perform consistently under various conditions, such as in high-temperature catalytic processes.

Catalytic Activity:

The chromium metal center in Cr-MOFs can be highly reactive, making these materials effective in various catalytic reactions. The active sites within the framework can facilitate processes such as oxidation, reduction, hydrogenation, and C–C coupling reactions.

Magnetic and Optical Properties:

Chromium’s ability to undergo different oxidation states gives Cr-MOFs unique magnetic properties and potential for optical applications. This makes Cr-MOFs useful in fields like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sensor technologies, and optical sensing.