Zsm-23 zeolite and preparation process and use thereof

Abstract

A ZSM-23 zeolite and a preparation process thereof are provided. The pore volume of mesopores having a pore size of 3-8 nm of the zeolite is 45-90% of the total pore volume of the zeolite. The zeolite has a relative crystallinity of 95-120% and a relative crystallinity retention of 95-100% after a hydrothermal treatment with steam for 2 hours at 600° C. The process for preparing the zeolite includes the following steps: (1) preparing or selecting a silicon source for preparing the ZSM-23 zeolite, such as amorphous silica; (2) performing an alkali treatment on the silicon source for preparing the ZSM-23 zeolite such as amorphous silica mentioned in step (1); and (3) preparing the ZSM-23 zeolite by using the alkali-treated amorphous silica as the silicon source. The ZSM-23 zeolite has a rich mesoporous structure and a good hydrothermal stability.