MCM-41 samples with different Si/Al ratios have been synthesized, and
their stability and acidity characteristics have been studied. It has
been shown that MCM-41 is readily dealuminated upon thermal treatment
both in air and in N2 atmosphere. After calcination the sample shows a
n acidity of medium strength as compared with a USY zeolite. Calcinati
on in N2 atmosphere leads to samples with better textural and acid cha
racteristics. (C) 1994 Academic Press, Inc.