Table 2 Type of bonding represented by FTIR spectrum for zeolite RHO particles35,36,37.

From: Zeolite RHO Synthesis Accelerated by Ultrasonic Irradiation Treatment

Characteristic band (cm−1)

Type of bonding

3650–3200

O-H stretching of adsorbed water

1700–1600

O-H bending of lattice water

1250–950

Si-O and Al-O tetrahedra asymmetrical stretching vibration

820–750

External linkage symmetrical stretching

720–600

Internal SiO4 group symmetrical stretching vibration

650–500

Double ring vibration

500–420

TO4 symmetrical stretching due to TO4 bending