The formation of paramagnetic complexes between Fe2+ ions and NO molecules
with total spin S = 3/2 has been observed in FeZSM-5 zeolites. These comple
xes exhibit a typical ESR signal with a component at g = 4.0 and are spectr
oscopically similar to those observed in iron-containing enzymes. Such spin
states of Fe ions have not been reported for heterogeneous catalysts. The
application of NO as a spin probe for investigation of the state of low-val
ence Fe ions in zeolite matrices is discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.
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