Typical solid-state conversion of Na-kanemite to a new layered silicate

The synthesis of a novel layered silicate is achieved in a straightforward process by the solid-state conversion of a mixture of Na-kanemite and solid tetramethylammonium hydroxide hydrate (TMAOH·5H2O) at low temperatures and for a short time periods, when compared to the conventional hydrothermal synthetic process carried out in aqueous TMAOH solution.