Spectroscopic modifications of Pippard relations: first-order and second-order phase transitions in NH4Cl

In this study we introduce the spectroscopic modifications of Pippard relations and apply them to the disorder-induced Raman modes of NH₄Cl in the first-order (P=0) and second-order (2.8 kbar) phase regions in this crystalline system. We obtain linear variations of the specific heat C_P with our observed frequency shifts [(1/ν)(∂ν/∂T)_P] of those Raman modes studied for the first-order and second-order phase transitions in NH₄Cl. This will be discussed in detail.     

Molecular motion and phase transition in perovskite-type (CH3)nNH4−nSnCl3 (n=1–4) studied by proton NMR spin–lattice relaxation

Powder X-ray diffraction, ¹¹⁹Sn NMR spectra, and ¹H NMR spin–lattice relaxation times, T₁, were measured for (CH₃)_nNH_4−nSnCl₃ (n=1–4). From the Rietveld analysis, it is shown that all four compounds crystallize into deformed perovskite-type structures at room temperature. The temperature dependence of ¹H T₁ was analyzed in terms of the CH₃ reorientation and other motions of the whole cation. Except for the phase transition in CH₃NH₃SnCl₃, which is from monoclinic to rhombohedral at 331 K, ¹H T₁ was continuously changed at other phase transitions in this compound as well as in the n=2–4 compounds, suggesting that the transitions are not caused by the change of the motional state of the cation but by an instability of the [SnCl₃]_nⁿ⁻ perovskite lattice.     

Conductivity, calorimetry and phase diagram of the NaHSO4–KHSO4 system

Physico-chemical properties of the binary system NaHSO₄–KHSO₄ were studied by calorimetry and conductivity. The enthalpy of mixing has been measured at 505 K in the full composition range and the phase diagram calculated. The phase diagram has also been constructed from phase transition temperatures obtained by conductivity for 10 different compositions and by differential thermal analysis. The phase diagram is of the simple eutectic type, where the eutectic is found to have the composition X(KHSO₄) = 0.44 (melting point ≈ 406 K). The conductivities in the liquid region have been fitted to polynomials of the form κ(X) = A(X) + B(X)(T − T_m) + C(X)(T − T_m)², where T_m is the intermediate temperature of the measured temperature range and X, the mole fraction of KHSO₄. The possible role of this binary system as a catalyst solvent is also discussed.     

Polarised vibrational spectra of KH2PO3 single crystal

Polarised IR and Raman spectra for KH₂PO₃ single crystal samples were measured at room temperature. Additionally, the IR spectra for the Xb(Z) sample were also measured at low temperatures (300–14 K). The spectra are discussed on the basis of oriented gas model and group theory. The stretching νOH vibrations of the hydrogen bonds with the OO distances of 2.547 and 2.529 Å give characteristic broad ABC-type bands in the IR (polarised parallel to the X and to the b(Z) directions) and Raman (xx, xz and yx) spectra. The Davydov-type (correlation field or factor group) splitting is not observed for the νOH modes. The presence of two independent hydrogen bonds in the crystal is manifested by splitting of the C band into two (C′, C″) components and by the different frequencies of the out-of-plane bending γOH vibrations. The in-plane bending modes δOH are strongly mixed/coupled with the stretching vibrations of the PO₃ groups.

The C bands (C′ and C″) change into quite sharp bands on lowering of the temperature. Various simplified models for internal vibrations of the phosphite anions are applied for finding a correlation between the crystal structure and polarised vibrational spectra. The stretching vibrations of the νPH groups manifest their unequivalence in two symmetry-independent hydrogenphosphite anions.     

Kinetics study of the gas-phase reactions of C2F5OC(O)H and n-C3F7OC(O)H with OH radicals at 253–328 K

The rate constants, k₁ and k₂ for the reactions of C₂F₅OC(O)H and n-C₃F₇OC(O)H with OH radicals were measured using an FT-IR technique at 253–328 K. k₁ and k₂ were determined as (9.24 ± 1.33) × 10⁻¹³ exp[−(1230 ± 40)/T] and (1.41 ± 0.26) × 10⁻¹² exp[−(1260 ± 50)/T] cm³ molecule⁻¹ s⁻¹. The random errors reported are ±2 σ, and potential systematic errors of 10% could add to the k₁ and k₂. The atmospheric lifetimes of C₂F₅OC(O)H and n-C₃F₇OC(O)H with respect to reaction with OH radicals were estimated at 3.6 and 2.6 years, respectively.     

Supercooling phenomena in binary mixtures of acetamide and inorganic salts

Liquid—solid equilibrium temperatures are measured in binary mixtures of acetamide and inorganic salts [NaClO₄, LiCNS, LiNO₃, CH₃COOLi, Ca(NO₃)₂, (CH₃)₄ NCl, (C₂H ₅)₄ NBr]. In some ranges of concentration all these systems (with the exception of CH₃COOLi, R₄NX) exhibit supercooling phenomena and crystallization occurs only through vigorous agitation and in the presence of crystalline nuclei, or does not occur at all, according to the type of salt. A probable explanation is presented on the basis of the trend of ΔT/νmK vs. m.     

Time-dependent fluctuations in infrared vsCH2 frequencies in acyl chain membranes of Acholeplasma laidlawii cells

We measured FT-IR spectra of intact Acholeplasma laidlawii cells grown at 37 °C on palmitic acid (C16:0) or on binary palmitic acid-d31/oleic acid (C16:0-d31/C18:1(9)) at an initial mole ratio of 2:3, which have been previously reported to produce significant fluctuations in CH₂ symmetric stretching (ν_sCH₂) and CD₂ asymmetric stretching (ν_aCD₂) frequencies (Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1279 (1996) 49). Time courses for acyl chain ν_sCH₂ and ν_aCD₂ frequencies determined from fourth derivative spectra are presented. Fluctuations were detected with the C16:0 enriched cells at temperatures above 40 °C as well as with the cells enriched in 2:3 C16:0-d₃₁/C18:1(9). These observations at temperatures above 40 °C for the C16:0 enriched cells were not in agreement with the conclusion in the previous work by Moore et al. Our results have suggested that the 2850 cm⁻¹ ν_sCH₂ band comprises two components arising from trans and gauche conformations, and that the fluctuations in ν_sCH₂ frequency are caused by random temporal changes in the relative intensities of these two components.     

Spatial structure of β-substituted alkoxyvinyl trifluoromethyl ketones

Spatial structure of six β-substituted enones, with common structure R₁O–CR₂CH–COCF₃, were R₁ = C₂H₅, R₂ = H (ETBO); R₁ = R₂ = CH₃ (TMPO); R₁ = C₂H₅, R₂ = C₆H₅ (ETPO); R₁ = C₂H₅, R₂ = 4- O₂NC₆H₄ (ETNO); R₁ = C₂H₅, R₂ = C(CH₃)₃ (ETDO) were investigated by ¹H and ¹⁹F NMR, infrared spectroscopy and AM1 calculations. NMR spectra revealed that enones (MBO), (ETBO) and (TMPO) are exclusively (3E) isomers, whereas in (ETPO), (ETNO) and especially in (ETDO) the percentage of (3Z) isomers is significant and depends on the nature of solvents. Conformational behaviour of studied enones are determined by the rotation around of CC double bond, C–C and C–O single bonds (correspondingly trifluoroacetyl and alkoxy groups), and (EZZ) conformer being the most stable in all cases. IR spectra revealed that with the exception of (ETDO) (EZZ) conformer is most populated in all cases. Bulky substituents like phenyl or tert-butyl group at β-position of enone result in the equilibrium mainly between (EZZ) and (ZZZ) forms, whereas β-hydrogen and β-methyl substituents determine the equilibrium between (EZZ) and (EEZ) or (EZE) conformers.     

Tautomeric properties, conformations and structure of N-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl) salicylaldimine

The crystal structure of N-(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl) salicylaldimine (C₁₃H₁₀NO₂Cl) was determined by X-ray analysis. It crystallizes orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a=12.967(2) Å, b=14.438(3) Å, c=6.231(3) Å, V=1166.5(6) Å³, Z=4, D_c=1.41 g cm⁻³ and μ(MoK)=0.315 mm⁻¹. The title compound is thermochromic and the molecule is nearly planar. Both tautomeric forms (keto and enol forms in 68(3) and 32(3)%, respectively) are present in the solid state. The molecules contain strong intramolecular hydrogen bonds, N1–H1O1/O2 (2.515(1) and 2.581(2) Å) for the keto form and O1–H01N1 for the enol one. There is also strong intermolecular O2–HO1 hydrogen bonding (2.599(2) Å) between neighbouring molecules. Minimum energy conformations AM1 were calculated as a function of the three torsion angles, θ₁(N1–C7–C6–C5), θ₂(C8–N1–C7–C6) and θ₃(C9–C8–N1–C7), varied every 10°. Although the molecule is nearly planar, the AM1 optimized geometry of the title compound is not planar. The non-planar conformation of the title compound corresponding to the optimized X-ray structure is the most stable conformation in all calculations.     

Structure and redox properties of CexPr1−xO2−δ mixed oxides and their catalytic activities for CO, CH3OH and CH4 combustion

A series of Ce_xPr_1−xO_2−δ mixed oxides were synthesized by a sol–gel method and characterized by Raman, XRD and TPR techniques. The oxidation activity for CO, CH₃OH and CH₄ on these mixed oxides was investigated. When the value x was changed from 1.0 to 0.8, only a cubic phase CeO₂ was observed. The samples were greatly crystallized in the range of the value x from 0.99 to 0.80, which is due to the formation of solid solutions caused by the complete insertion of Pr into the CeO₂ crystal lattices. Raman bands at 465 and 1150 cm⁻¹ in Ce_xPr_1−xO_2−δ samples are attributed to the Raman active F_2g mode of CeO₂. The broad band at around 570 cm⁻¹ in the region of 0.3 ≤ x ≤ 0.99 can be linked to oxygen vacancies. The new band at 195 cm⁻¹ may be ascribed to the asymmetric vibration caused by the formation of oxygen vacancies. The TPR profile of Pr₆O₁₁ shows two reduction peaks and the reduction process is followed: . The reduction temperature of Ce_xPr_1−xO_2−δ mixed oxides is lower than those of Pr₆O₁₁ or CeO₂. TPR results indicate that Ce_xPr_1−xO_2−δ mixed oxides have higher redox properties because of the formation of Ce_xPr_1−xO_2−δ solid solutions. The presence of the oxygen vacancies favors CO and CH₃OH oxidation, while the activity of CH₄ oxidation is mostly related to reduction temperatures and redox properties.     

Matrix-isolation FT-IR and DFT theoretical studies of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding in Mannich bases

FT-IR Ar-matrix isolated spectra were studied for dichloro- (Cl₂-MB) and tetrachloroderivatives (Cl₄-MB) of the ortho Mannich base. The spectra were analyzed based on the DFT calculated frequencies and intensities and compared with those recorded in CCl₄ solution in the region of the ν(OH) and ν(OD) vibrations. The matrix-isolated spectra are characterized by narrower ν(OH) and ν(OD) bands with much better resolved fine structure than in solution. The fine structure originates from the anharmonic coupling with the low frequency modes as well as from Fermi resonance. The ν(OD) band shapes can be reproduced exclusively by assuming the Fermi resonance with overtones and summation of the frequencies of modes into which the bridge atoms are involved. The frequency isotopic ratio (ISR) is for both compounds 1.33 while the half-width ratios are equal to 1.82 and 1.94, for Cl₂-MB and Cl₄-MB, respectively.     

Crystal structure and infrared spectra of dicesium trans-tetraaquadichlorochromium(III) chloride

The crystal structure of dicesium trans-tetraaquadichlorochromium(III) chloride Cs₂Cr^IIICl₅·4H₂O with trans-[M^IIIX₂(H₂O)₄]⁺ complex ions (space group C2/c, Z=4, a=1915.3(4) pm, b=614.1(1) pm, c=1392.0(3) pm, and β=118.24(3)°, final R1=0.0246 for 2100 unique reflections) was redetermined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. It was found to crystallize in a 2c super structure of the structure reported previously (Inorg. Chem. 20 (1981) 1566; Inorg. Chem. 36 (1997) 2248). The obtained structure data now agree with the results of infrared spectroscopic studies, which has been confirmed in this work, namely that there are two different hydrate H₂O molecules in the structure. Phase transitions, static or dynamic disorder of the hydrate H₂O molecules, and space group C2/m proposed in the literature were ruled out. The coordinates of the four hydrogen positions derived from the X-ray data have been improved via the O–H distances derived from the wave numbers of the OD stretching modes of matrix isolated HDO molecules (2426, 2323, and 2306 cm⁻¹, 263 K) by using the ν_OD versus r_O–H correlation curve reported in the literature (J. Mol. Struct. 404 (1997) 63). The ν_OD versus r_HCl correlation curve reported by Mikenda (J. Mol. Struct. 147 (1986) 1) should be improved, especially for strong hydrogen bonds. The two hydrate H₂O molecules of the title compound are strongly distorted with a weak and a relatively strong O–HCl hydrogen bond each thus intramolecular coupling of the two OH stretching vibrations to coupled ones is largely reduced and, hence, the wavenumbers of the OH and OD stretching modes of the HDO molecules mainly resemble those of the H₂O and D₂O molecules. The strength of the hydrogen bonds is in accordance with the predictions of the competitive and synergetic effects. Chloro ligands are weaker hydrogen bond acceptor groups than chloride ions.     

Photoinduced nitrosyl linkage isomers in complexes based on the photochromic cation [RuNO(NH3)5] with the paramagnetic anion [Cr(CN)6] and the diamagnetic anions [Co(CN)6] and [ZrF6]

Two metastable nitrosyl linkage isomers SI and SII are generated by light irradiation in the spectral range 370–500 nm in the two diamagnetic compounds [RuNO(NH₃)₅][Co(CN)₆] and [RuNO(NH₃)₅]₂[ZrF₆]₃ as well as in the paramagnetic compound [RuNO(NH₃)₅][Cr(CN)₆]. The frequencies of the ν(NO) stretching vibrations of SI and SII identify SI as the isonitrosyl Ru–O–N isomer and SII as the side-on η² isomer of NO. The population, i.e., the number of generated linkage isomers, is determined from the decrease of the area of the fundamental ν(NO) and of the higher harmonic 2 · ν(NO) of the ν(NO) stretching vibration of the ground state. Using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) the heat release during the thermal decay of the metastable linkage isomers is determined. The activation energies, frequency factors, and the energetic position of the metastable linkage isomers are determined from the DSC and infrared spectroscopic experiments. It is found that the exchange of the counter ion significantly influences the energetic positions of the linkage isomers, while the activation energy and frequency factor are much less affected.     

Structural and spectroscopic properties of Hexamethylenetetramine cobalt(II) complex: [Co(NCS)2(hmt)2(H2O)2][Co(NCS)2(H2O)4] (H2O)

Synthesis, structure, spectroscopy and thermal properties of complex [Co(NCS)₂(hmt)₂(H₂O)₂][Co(NCS)₂(H₂O)₄] (H₂O) (I), assembled by hexamethylenetetramine and octahedral Co(II) metal ions, are reported. Crystal data for I: F_w 387.34, a=9.020(8), b=12.887(9), c=7.95(1) Å, =96.73(4), β=115.36(5), γ=94.16(4)°, V=820(1) Å³, Z=2, space group=P−1, T=173 K, λ(Mo-K)=0.71070 Å, ρ_calc=1.718567 g cm⁻³, μ=17.44 cm⁻¹, R=0.088, R_w=0.148. An interesting two-dimensional network is assembled via hydrogen bonds through coordinated and free water molecules. The d–d transition energy levels of Co(II) ion are determined by UV–vis spectroscopy and calculated by ligand field theory. The calculated results agree well with experiment ones.     

An infrared study of CD3CN in isopropanol, dimethyl formamide, and dimethyl sulfoxide

The vibrational characteristics of deuterated acetonitrile dissolved in isopropanol, dimethyl formamide (DMF), and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) have been studied. Observed vibrational bands show substantial frequency shifts, the amounts of which vary almost linearly with concentration. The absorption feature in the region of 2220–2280 cm⁻¹ was deconvoluted to the consisting absorption bands. The band at 2258 cm⁻¹ of pure CD₃CN, which is on the low frequency side of the monomer CN stretch (ν₂), is attributed to the CN stretch of the dimer (ν′₂). The shoulder found on the further low frequency side of the ν₂ band, particularly in dilute solution, is believed to be due to ν₅, and its frequency and intensity vary largely as a function of concentration along with those of other vibrational bands involved with the CD₃ group. The ν₅ band of pure CD₃CN is believed to be active and located at about 2251 cm⁻¹. Ab initio calculations have also been performed for the solute–solvent complexes, CD₃CN–DMF and CD₃CN–DMSO, at the MP2/6-31+G(2d,p) level assuming anti-parallel configurations. The calculated results show a good agreement with the observed results.     

Application of the spectroscopic modifications of Pippard relations to NaNO2 in the ferroelectric phase

This study examines a linear variation of the specific heat C_P with the frequency shifts 1/ν(∂ν/∂T) for the Brillouin frequencies of the L-mode [010], [001] and [100] in the ferroelectric phase of NaNO₂ according to our spectroscopically modified Pippard relation. We obtain this linear relationship for those modes studied and calculate dT_C/dP in the ferroelectric phase of NaNO₂. Our calculated values of dT_C/dP for the [001] and [100] modes are in good agreement with the values given in the literature.     

Synthesis of small crystal polycrystalline mordenite membrane

Mordenite membrane was prepared on -Al₂O₃ tube by in situ hydrothermal synthesis with tetraethylammonium bromide (TEABr) as template agent. By the application of aging process of the parent solution, the size of mordenite crystals could be remarkably reduced from 20–30 (without aging) to 4–5 μm. The small crystal mordenite membrane had higher performance of pure gas permeation than big crystal mordenite membrane. The ideal selectivity of H₂/N₂ was 9.80, much higher than 3.82 of big crystals mordenite membrane. The membrane displayed high water-permselective performance in pervaporation (PV) test toward water/organic liquid mixtures. The highest separation factors achieved toward water/methanol, water/ethanol, water/n-propanol and water/i-propanol were 2600 (X_W=50%, T=323 K), 5500 (X_W=50%, T=343 K), 6000 (X_W=15%, T=343 K) and 6800 (X_W=50%, T=343 K), respectively.     

Infrared matrix isolation studies of complexes formed between dimethylsulfide, dimethyldisulfide and nitrous acid

The complexes formed by dimethylsulphide (DMS) and dimethyldisulphide (DMDS) with two isomers of nitrous acid have been observed, and characterised in argon and nitrogen matrices. The ν₁ OH stretching vibration of the perturbed trans-HONO monomer is 425 and 294 cm⁻¹ red shifted, respectively, for the DMS and DMDS complex in solid argon, and 441 and 301 cm⁻¹ in solid nitrogen. A large blue shift is also observed for the ν₃ NOH in-plane deformation mode: 101 and 80 cm⁻¹ for DMS–HONO-trans in argon and nitrogen matrices and 46 cm⁻¹ for DMDS–HONO-trans in nitrogen matrix. The results indicate formation of strong hydrogen bonds in the studied DMS–HONO and DMDS–HONO systems. The origin of the complicated shape of the ν₁ OH absorption is discussed. Similarities and differences between argon and nitrogen matrices are considered.     

Hydrogenmaleato bridged supramolecular double chains via π–π stacking interactions: syntheses, crystal structures and magnetic properties of ∞[Cu(phen)X(HL)2/2] with X=Cl (1), NO3 (2) and H2L=maleic acid

Two novel hydrogen maleato (HL) bridged Cu(II) complexes _∞¹[Cu(phen)Cl(HL)_2/2] 1 and _∞¹[Cu(phen)(NO₃)(HL)_2/2] 2 were obtained from reactions of 1,10-phenanthroline, maleic acid with CuCl₂·2H₂O and Cu(NO₃)₂·3H₂O, respectively, in CH₃OH/H₂O (1:1 v/v) at pH=2.0 and the crystal structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. Both complexes crystallize isostructurally in the monoclinic space group P2₁/n with cell dimensions: 1 a=8.639(2) Å, b=15.614(3) Å, c=11.326(2) Å, β=94.67(3)°, Z=4, D_calc=1.720 g/cm³ and 2 a=8.544(1) Å, b=15.517(2) Å, c=12.160(1) Å, β=90.84(8)°, Z=4, D_calc=1.734 g/cm³. In both complexes, the square pyramidally coordinated Cu atoms are bridged by hydrogen maleato ligands into 1D chains with the coordinating phen ligands parallel on one side. Interdigitation of the chelating phen ligands of two neighbouring chains via π–π stacking interactions forms supramolecular double chains, which are then arranged in the crystal structures according to pseudo 1D close packing patterns. Both complexes exhibit similar paramagnetic behavior obeying Curie–Weiss laws χ_m(T−θ)=0.414 cm³ mol⁻¹ K with the Weiss constants θ=−1.45, −1.0 K for 1 and 2, respectively.     

Solvent extraction of Fe(III) by dehydrated castor oil fatty acids

The effect of temperature on the extraction of FE(III) by dehydrated castor oil fatty acids (DCOFA) has been studied in the temperature range 283–313 K at 1.0M constant ionic strength (NaClO₄). The temperature dependence of the conditional constant of extraction is given in the form: ln K_ext=31.95 − 12800(1/T). Also, it was found that the average thermodynamic parameters, ΔH°_ext, ΔG°_ext, and ΔS°_ext are 106.5 kJ/mole, 27.3 kJ/mole, and 0.3 kJ. mole⁻¹.K⁻¹, respectively. The extracted species in toluene solution were identified as FeR₃.HR and Fe(OH)R₂, where HR represents the fatty acid used.