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We started by using, for the first time together, zirconyl chloride hexa-hydrate (ZrOCl2\u00b76H2O), phenyl phosphinic acid and triethyl borate as precursors and reagents, at different molar ratios. The obtained hybrids showed a very high thermal stability and are not soluble in water or in organic solvents. As a consequence, such hybrid solid materials are suitable for applications at high temperatures. The obtained hybrids have complex 3D structures and form organic\u2013inorganic networks containing Zr-O-Zr, Zr-O-P and Zr-O-B bridges. 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