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Starting with batch composition 12Na2O4.5(TPA)2OAl2O39OSiO22000H2O, previously producing spherulitic aggregates ∼ 1 μm, a study was made to determine the effects of various additives and other modifications of the starting composition to promote the growth of larger crystals of ZSM—5 in this system. It was found that partial to complete substitution of sodium salts for sodium hydroxide had a pronounced effect on resulting morphology, yielding crystals up to 80μm, both in a narrow to a wide range of size distribution. Organic additives were found to modify the crystal habit. |