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MOF-177 template
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Zn₄O clusters and tritopic BTB linkers; one of the highest surface areas
What the template shows
- Metal–organic framework · unit cell from the published crystal structure
- Zn₄O clusters and tritopic BTB linkers; one of the highest surface areas
- Trigonal; qom topology
- Opens in Crystal View (3D): repeat cells, look along [uvw], show polyhedra
- Structure: Chae et al., Nature 2004, 427, 523 (RASPA2 CIF set)
Drawn with 568 atoms, 16 shapes – every one editable in MolDraw.
How to use this template
- Press Edit in MolDraw. The template opens on the canvas of the free MolDraw editor.
- Change anything: move structures, edit atoms and labels, recolour highlights or delete what you do not need.
- Add your own structures, arrows and text next to it, or combine several templates on one page.
- Export the drawing as PNG, SVG or PDF for slides, worksheets, theses and papers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MOF-177 template free?
You can preview the MOF-177 template here and open and edit it in MolDraw for free. Downloading or exporting it is part of MolDraw Pro, together with the other premium templates.
Can I edit the MOF-177 template?
Yes. It opens as an ordinary MolDraw drawing, so every structure, arrow, label and colour can be changed, and you can add your own content around it.
Is the chemistry checked?
Every structure is checked with RDKit and every curly arrow passes MolDraw’s electron-flow audit. Report anything that looks wrong from the Feedback button in the app.
What do the MOF templates show?
The metal nodes (paddlewheels or clusters), the organic linkers and how they connect into a 2D net.