MOF-5 or IRMOF-1 is a cubic

Metal–organic framework Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of compounds consisting of metal ions or cluster compound, clusters coordinated to organic compound, organic ligands to form one-, two-, or three-dimensional structures. The organic ligands included ar ...

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with the formula Zn₄O(BDC)₃, where BDC²⁻=1,4-benzodicarboxylate (MOF-5). It was discovered by Omar M. Yaghi. MOF-5 is notable for exhibiting one of the highest surface area to volume ratios among metal–organic frameworks, at 2200 m²/cm³. Additionally, it was the first metal–organic framework studied for hydrogen gas storage.

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