Xe-129 NMR of adsorbed xenon is shown to be useful for studying proper
ties of zeolites and related materials such as pore structure (pore di
mensions, pore geometry, defects, intergrowth, etc.), multicharged cat
ions (compensating cations or extraframework aluminum, etc.), and encu
mbering species (coadsorbed phases, coke deposits, etc.). The techniqu
e has been extended to the study of microporous polymers.