Properties of the ZSM-5 zeolite modified with VO2+ ions in a one-step
exchange reaction in water medium have been investigated. Physicochemi
cal characterization (chemical analysis, XRD, MAS n.m.r., e.s.r.) show
s that during the preparation the ZSM-5 zeolite structure remains pres
erved and the vanadyl ions enter the zeolite structure. Sample acidity
is of Bronsted and Lewis types and can be reduced by treatment with N
aCl solution. Doping with vanadyl ions produces catalysts active in am
moxidation of m-xylene.