Clusters of Consequence (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Clusters of Consequence

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Green dots in this image represent aluminum atoms within a zeolite crystal. When aluminum atoms bunch up, zeolites lose their ability to convert oil to gasoline and other chemicals. An international team of scientists created the first 3-D atomic map of the material in order to find out how to extend the catalyst's life.

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