Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Open Framework Zinc‐Cobalt Phosphate with Zeolite DFT Topology

The synthesis and crystal structure of Zn_(2‐x)Co_x(PO₄)₂(NH₃CH₂CH₂NH₃) (x = 0.61) (ZCP‐DFT) is described. ZCP‐DFT is characterized by means of single‐crystal and powder X‐ray diffraction. Crystal data for ZCP‐DFT: tetragonal, space group P4₂ bc (No. 106), a = 14.7236(6) Å, b = 14.7236(6) Å, c = 8.9544(5) Å, V = 1941.17(16) ų, Z = 8. The structure has 3‐D 8‐ring channel system with protonated ethylenediamine cations in the channel junctions. The framework structure type is the same as the zeolite DFT topology. The synthesis of ZCP‐DFT indicates that cobalt can partially substitute the metal sties of zinc phosphate, which can lead to the modification of physical and chemical properties of the parent compounds.