Chemistry of the CARBEX process: Identification of absorption bands of the ligands in the electronic spectra of aqueous solutions of Na<Subscript>4</Subscript>[UO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(O<Subscript>2</Subscript>)CO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>]

On the basis of consideration of dissociation, hydration, association, and ligand exchange, the assignment of absorption bands in the electronic spectra of aqueous solutions of the Na₄[UO₂(O₂)CO₃)₂] complex has been performed. It has been demonstrated that the absorption in the range 190–400 nm is caused by the oxygen atoms of the O₂^2- and CO₃^2- groups and hydration water molecules of dissociated and neutral complex species Na₃[UO₂(O₂)(CO₃)₂]^–, Na₂[UO₂(O₂)(CO₃)₂]^2–, and Na₄[UO₂(O₂)(CO₃)₂].     

Chromium(III) Hydroxide Solubility in the Aqueous K+-H+-OH?-CO2-HCO 3? -CO 32? -H2O System: A?Thermodynamic Model

Chromium(III)-carbonate reactions are expected to be important in managing high-level radioactive wastes. Extensive studies on the solubility of amorphous Cr(III) hydroxide solid in a wide range of pH (3–13) at two different fixed partial pressures of CO₂(g) (0.003 or 0.03 atm.), and as functions of K₂CO₃ concentrations (0.01 to 5.8 mol⋅kg⁻¹) in the presence of 0.01 mol⋅dm⁻³ KOH and KHCO₃ concentrations (0.001 to 0.826 mol⋅kg⁻¹) at room temperature (22±2 °C) were carried out to obtain reliable thermodynamic data for important Cr(III)-carbonate reactions. A combination of techniques (XRD, XANES, EXAFS, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy, thermodynamic analyses of solubility data, and quantum mechanical calculations) was used to characterize the solid and aqueous species. The Pitzer ion-interaction approach was used to interpret the solubility data. Only two aqueous species [Cr(OH)(CO₃)₂²⁻ and Cr(OH)₄CO₃³⁻] are required to explain Cr(III)-carbonate reactions in a wide range of pH, CO₂(g) partial pressures, and bicarbonate and carbonate concentrations. Calculations based on density functional theory support the existence of these species. The log ₁₀ K° values of reactions involving these species [{Cr(OH)₃(am) + 2CO₂(g)⇌Cr(OH)(CO₃)₂²⁻+2H⁺} and {Cr(OH)₃(am) + OH⁻+CO₃²⁻ ⇌Cr(OH)₄CO₃³⁻}] were found to be −(19.07±0.41) and −(4.19±0.19), respectively. No other data on any Cr(III)-carbonato complexes are available for comparisons.     

Activity coefficients and pitzer parameters in the systems Na+/Cs+/Cl-/TcO 4 - or ClO 4 - /H2O at 25°C

Isopiestic vapor pressure experiments are performed at 25°C with aqueous NaTcO₄, mixed NaTcO₄-NaCl, and NaCl reference solutions. The solubility of CsTcO₄ is determined in 0–7.4m CsCl and in 0–5.6m NaCl solutions. The osmotic coefficients of the binary and ternary solutions are used to evaluate the binary Pitzer parameters Β⁰, Β^l, and C^Φ for NaTcO₄ and the mixing parameters θ_{TcO 4} ^- /cl^- and ψ_Na ⁺/TcO ₄ ^- /cl^-. The binary Pitzer parameters for the sparingly soluble CsTcO₄ and CsC1O₄ are calculated together with ψ_Cs ⁺/mo ₄ ^- /cl^- from their solubilities in CsCl solution. The solubilities of CsTcO₄ in NaCl and CsClO₄ in NaClO₄ solution are also included in the parametrization of the reciprocal salt systems Na⁺/Cs⁺/Cl^-/MO ₄ ^- . The parameters Β⁰ and Β^l of pertechnetate and perchlorate salts correlate well with the ionic radii.     

Extraction of thorium(IV) by a mixture of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-5-pyrazolone and tri-n-octyl phosphine oxide

The extraction behavior of Th(IV) from dilute nitric as well as perchloric acid medium using 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-5-pyrazolone (PMBP) and its mixture with tri-n-octyl phosphine oxide (TOPO) was investigated. The species of the type Th(X)(PMBP)₃·(HPMBP) and Th(X)(PMBP)₃·(TOPO) were extracted for the binary and ternary extraction systems, respectively, where X=NO₃− or ClO₄−. The presence of 1.25·10⁻⁵M Th carrier in the aqueous phase resulted in the extracted species of the type of Th(PMBP)₄ and Th(PMBP)₄·(TOPO), respectively. The extraction constant (logk _ex ) for the binary species Th(PMBP)₄ was found to be 6.89±0.01 while the overall extraction constant (logK) for the ternary species Th(PMBP)₄·(TOPO) was calculated to be 13.17±0.06.     

Thermodynamic Model for ThO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(am) Solubility in Alkaline Silica Solutions

No thermodynamic data for Th complexes with aqueous Si are available. To obtain such data, extensive studies on ThO₂(am) solubility were carried out as functions of: (1) a wide range of aqueous silica concentrations (0.0004 to 0.14 mol⋅L⁻¹) at fixed pH values of about 10, 11, 12, and 13; and (2) and variable pH (ranging from 10 to 13.3) at fixed aqueous Si concentrations of about 0.006 mol⋅L⁻¹ or 0.018 mol⋅L⁻¹. The samples were equilibrated over long periods (ranging up to 487 days), and the data showed that steady-state concentrations were reached in < 29 days. X-ray diffraction, FTIR, and Raman analyses of the equilibrated solid phases showed that the Th solids were amorphous ThO₂(am) containing some adsorbed Si. The solubility of ThO₂(am) at pH values ranging from 10 to 13.3 at fixed 0.018 mol⋅L⁻¹ aqueous Si concentrations decreases rapidly with an increase in pH, and increases dramatically with an increase in Si concentrations beyond about 0.003 mol⋅L⁻¹ at fixed pH values > 10. The data were interpreted using both the Pitzer and SIT models, and required only the inclusion of one mixed-hydroxy-silica complex of Th [Th(OH)₃(H₃SiO₄)₃²⁻]. Both models provided similar complexation constant values for the formation of this species. Density functional theory calculations predict complexes of this stoichiometry, having six-fold coordination of the Th cation, to be structurally stable. Predictions based on the fitted value of log ₁₀ K ⁰=−18.5±0.7 for the ThO₂(am) solubility reaction involving Th(OH)₃(H₃SiO₄)₃²⁻[ThO₂(am)+3H₄SiO₄+H₂O↔Th(OH)₃(H₃SiO₄)₃²⁻+2H⁺], along with the thermodynamic data for aqueous Si species reported in the literature, agreed closely with the extensive experimental data and showed that under alkaline conditions aqueous Si makes very strong complexes with Th.     

Chemistry of the CARBEX process: Identification of absorption bands of the ligands in the electronic spectra of aqueous solutions of Na<Subscript>4</Subscript>[UO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(CO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>]

On the basis of consideration of hydration, hydrolysis, dissociation, polymerization, and ligand exchange that occur in aqueous solutions of U(VI) complexes, a new approach to the assignment of absorption bands of the ligands in electronic spectra of uranium(VI) carbonate complexes in the range 190–400 nm has been suggested. For the Na₄[UO₂(CO₃)₃] complex, the following assignment of absorption bands has been made: Na₃[UO₂(CO₃)₃]^–, 258 nm; Na₂[UO₂(CO₃)₃]^2–, 300 nm; and Na₄[UO₂(CO₃)₃], 330 nm.     

Thermodynamic Model for ThO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(am) Solubility in Isosaccharinate Solutions

Extensive studies on ThO₂(am) solubility were carried out as functions of a wide range of isosaccharinate concentrations (0.0002 to 0.2 mol⋅kg⁻¹) at fixed pH values of about 6 and 12, and varying pH (ranging from 4.5 to 12) at fixed aqueous isosaccharinate concentrations of 0.008 mol⋅kg⁻¹ or 0.08 mol⋅kg⁻¹, to determine the aqueous complexes of isosaccharinate with Th(IV). The samples were equilibrated over periods ranging up to 69 days, and the data showed that, in most cases, steady-state concentrations were reached in <15 days. The data were interpreted using the SIT model, and required the inclusion of mixed hydroxy-ISA complexes of Th(IV) [Th(OH)ISA²⁺, Th(OH)₃(ISA)₂^-_{2}^{-}, and Th(OH)₄(ISA)₂^2-]_{2}^{2-}] with log ₁₀ K ⁰=12.5±0.5,4.4±0.5 and −3.2±0.5 for the reactions:

水系混合离子全电池LiMn2O4//NaTi2(PO4)3

分别以LiMn_2O_4,NaTi_2(PO_4)_3为正负极,1 mol·L~(-1) Li_2SO_4和0.5 mol·L~(-1) Na_2SO_4的混合水溶液为电解液组装成一种水系混合离子全电池。分别将正负极材料在3种不同水相电解液(1 mol·L~(-1) Li_2SO_4、0.5 mol·L~(-1)Na_2SO_4以及1 mol·L~(-1) Li_2SO_4+0.5 mol·L~(-1)Na_2SO_4混合电解液)中进行循环伏安和恒流充放电测试,结果发现,LiMn_2O_4在上述电解液中仅有Li~+的脱出/嵌入而Na~+由于半径较大而不参与该过程,NaTi_2(PO_4)_3在3种电解液中Li+、Na+均参与嵌入/脱嵌过程,且Li~+和Na~+的嵌入/脱出峰电位相差不大,分别为-0.82和-0.64 V,-0.95和-0.75 V;全电池在265 mA·g~(-1)电流密度下平均放电电压为1.55 V,充放电比容量分别为100.1和74.9 m Ah·g~(-1)。     

CO2 fixation by [WIVO(S2C2(CN)2)2]2?: functional model for the tungsten-formate dehydrogenase of Clostridium thermoaceticum

(NEt₄)₂[W^IVO(S₂C₂(CN)₂)₂] (1), isolated by reaction of Na₂ WO₄, Na₂S₂C₂(CN)₂ (Na₂mnt) in acidified (pH5.5) aqueous medium in the presence of excess of sodium dithionite and NEt₄Br, reduces CO₂/HCO ₃ ⁻ (pH 7.5) to yield HCOO⁻ and (NEt₄)₂[W^VIO₂(S₂C₂(CN)₂)₂] (2) mimicking tungsten-formate dehydrogenase (W-FDH) activity. (1) reacts with Na₂MoO₄ in acidic medium to produce [Mo^IvO(S₂C₂(CN)₂)₂]²⁻ implicating the displacement of tungsten by molybdenum from the cofactor complex in W-FDH.     

The dissolution of ThO<Subscript>2</Subscript>(cr) in carbonate solutions and a granitic groundwater

ThO₂(cr) was dissolved in the solutions containing various carbonate ion concentrations, and the results were compared with thorium solubility in a domestic granitic groundwater having very low ionic strength. The soluble thorium concentration excluding colloids after phase separation increased with increasing carbonate concentration. However, the thorium concentration in the real groundwater was remarkably greater than that in the carbonate-containing solutions with a similar concentration of carbonate and pH condition. This might be attributable to other species as well as Th(OH)₄(aq) and Th(OH)₃(CO₃)⁻. These species form colloids or precipitates, and their concentration can be reduced in the ultra-filtered solution by an aging effect.     

Evidence of Different Stoichiometries for the Limiting Carbonate Complexes across the Lanthanide(III) Series

The stoichiometries of limiting carbonate complexes of lanthanide(III) ions were investigated by solubility measurements of hydrated NaLn(CO3)2 solid compounds (Ln = La, Nd, Eu and Dy) at room temperature in aqueous solutions of high ionic strength (3.5 mol⋅kg−1 NaClO4) and high CO32-\mathrm{CO_{3}^{2-}} concentrations (0.1 to 1.5 mol⋅kg−1). The results were interpreted by considering the stability of carbonate complexes, with limiting species found to be La(CO3)45-\mathrm{La(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}}, Nd(CO3)45-\mathrm{Nd(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}}, Eu(CO3)33-\mathrm{Eu(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}} and Dy(CO3)33-\mathrm{Dy(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}}. TRLFS measurements on the Eu and Dy solutions confirmed the predominance of a single aqueous complex in all the samples. Equilibrium constants were determined for the reaction Ln(CO3)33-+CO32-\mathrm{Ln(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}}+\mathrm{CO_{3}^{2-}} ⇌ Ln(CO3)45-\mathrm{Ln(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}}: log10K3.5m NaClO44,La=0.7±0.3\log_{10}K\mathrm{^{3.5m\:NaClO_{4}}_{4,La}=0.7\pm0.3}, log10K3.5m NaClO44,Nd=1.3±0.3\log_{10}K\mathrm{^{3.5m\:NaClO_{4}}_{4,Nd}=1.3\pm0.3}, and for Ln = Eu and Dy, log10K3.5m NaClO44,Ln ￡ -0.4\log_{10}K\mathrm{^{3.5m\:NaClO_{4}}_{4,Ln}\leq-0.4}. These results suggest that tetracarbonato complexes are stable only for the light lanthanide ions in up to 1.5 molal CO32-\mathrm{CO_{3}^{2-}} aqueous solutions, in agreement with our recent capillary electrophoresis study. Comparison with literature results indicates that analogies between actinide(III) and lanthanide(III) ions of similar ionic radii do not hold in concentrated carbonate solutions. Am(CO3)33-\mathrm{Am(CO_{3})_{3}^{3-}} was previously evidenced by solubility measurements, whereas we have observed that Nd(CO3)45-\mathrm{Nd(CO_{3})_{4}^{5-}} predominates in similar conditions. We may speculate that small chemical differences between Ln(III) and An(III) could result in macroscopic differences when their coordination sphere is complete.     

Thermochemical properties of the Fe-analogue of cryolite, Na3FeF6

Relative enthalpies for low-and high-temperature modifications of Na₃FeF₆ and for the Na₃FeF₆ melt have been measured by drop calorimetry in the temperature range 723–1318 K. Enthalpy of modification transition at 920 K, δ_trans H(Na₃FeF₆, 920 K) = (19 ± 3) kJ mol⁻¹ and enthalpy of fusion at the temperature of fusion 1255 K, δ_fusH(Na₃FeF₆, 1255 K) = (89 ± 3) kJ mol⁻¹ have been determined from the experimental data. Following heat capacities were obtained for the crystalline phases and for the melt, respectively: C _p(Na₃FeF₆, cr, α) = (294 ± 14) J (mol K)⁻¹, for 723 = T/K ≤ 920, C _p(Na₃FeF₆, cr, β) = (300 ± 11) J (mol K)⁻¹ for 920 ≤ T/K = 1233 and C _p(Na₃FeF₆, melt) = (275 ± 22) J (mol K)⁻¹ for 1258 ≤ T/K ≤ 1318. The obtained enthalpies indicate that melting of Na3FeF6 proceeds through a continuous series of temperature dependent equilibrium states, likely associated with the production of a solid solution.      

PuPO<Subscript>4</Subscript>(cr,hyd.) Solubility Product and Pu<Superscript>3+</Superscript> Complexes with Phosphate and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

To determine the solubility product of PuPO₄(cr, hyd.) and the complexation constants of Pu(III) with phosphate and EDTA, the solubility of PuPO₄(cr, hyd.) was investigated as a function of: (1) time and pH (varied from 1.0 to 12.0), and at a fixed 0.00032 mol⋅L⁻¹ phosphate concentration; (2) NaH₂PO₄ concentrations varying from 0.0001 mol⋅L⁻¹ to 1.0 mol⋅L⁻¹ and at a fixed pH of 2.5; (3) time and pH (varied from 1.3 to 13.0) at fixed concentrations of 0.00032 mol⋅L⁻¹ phosphate and 0.0004 mol⋅L⁻¹ or 0.002 mol⋅L⁻¹ Na₂H₂EDTA; and (4) Na₂H₂EDTA concentrations varying from 0.00005 mol⋅L⁻¹ to 0.0256 mol⋅L⁻¹ at a fixed 0.00032 mol⋅L⁻¹ phosphate concentration and at pH values of approximately 3.5, 10.6, and 12.6. A combination of solvent extraction and spectrophotometric techniques confirmed that the use of hydroquinone and Na₂S₂O₄ helped maintain the Pu as Pu(III). The solubility data were interpreted using the Pitzer and SIT models, and both provided similar values for the solubility product of PuPO₄(cr, hyd.) and for the formation constant of PuEDTA⁻. The log ₁₀ of the solubility product of PuPO₄(cr, hyd.) [PuPO₄(cr, hyd.) \rightleftarrows\rightleftarrows Pu³⁺+PO₄^3-\mathrm{Pu}^{3+}+\mathrm{PO}_{4}^{3-}] was determined to be −(24.42±0.38). Pitzer modeling showed that phosphate interactions with Pu³⁺ were extremely weak and did not require any phosphate complexes [e.g., PuPO₄(aq), PuH₂PO₄²⁺\mathrm{PuH}_{2}\mathrm{PO}_{4}^{2+}, Pu(H₂PO₄)₂⁺\mathrm{Pu(H}_{2}\mathrm{PO}_{4})_{2}^{+}, Pu(H₂PO₄)₃(aq), and Pu(H₂PO₄)₄^-\mathrm{Pu(H}_{2}\mathrm{PO}_{4})_{4}^{-}] as proposed in existing literature, to explain the experimental solubility data. SIT modeling, however, required the inclusion of PuH₂PO₄²⁺\mathrm{PuH}_{2}\mathrm{PO}_{4}^{2+} to explain the data in high NaH₂PO₄ concentrations; this illustrates the differences one can expect when using these two different chemical models to interpret the data. Of the Pu(III)-EDTA species, only PuEDTA⁻ was needed to interpret the experimental data over a large range of pH values (1.3–12.9) and EDTA concentrations (0.00005–0.256 mol⋅L⁻¹). Calculations based on density functional theory support the existence of PuEDTA⁻ (with prospective stoichiometry as Pu(OH₂)₃EDTA⁻) as the chemically and structurally stable species. The log ₁₀ value of the complexation constant for the formation of PuEDTA⁻ [ Pu³⁺+EDTA^4-\rightleftarrows PuEDTA^-\mathrm{Pu}^{3+}+\mathrm{EDTA}^{4-}\rightleftarrows \mathrm{PuEDTA}^{-}] determined in this study is −20.15±0.59. The data also showed that PuHEDTA(aq), Pu(EDTA)₄^5-\mathrm{Pu(EDTA)}_{4}^{5-}, Pu(EDTA)(HEDTA)⁴⁻, Pu(EDTA)(H₂EDTA)³⁻, and Pu(EDTA)(H₃EDTA)²⁻, although reported in the literature, have no region of dominance in the experimental range of variables investigated in this study.     

Chemical Speciation of Uranium(VI) in Marine Environments: Complexation of Calcium and Magnesium Ions with [(UO2)(CO3)3]4− and the Effect on the Extraction of Uranium from Seawater

The interactions of Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ with [UO₂(CO₃)₃]^4? were studied by calcium ion selective electrode potentiometry and spectrophotometry. The stability constants of ternary Ca‐UO₂‐CO₃ and Mg‐UO₂‐CO₃ complexes were determined with calcium ion selective electrode potentiometry and optical absorption spectrophotometry, respectively. The enthalpies of complexation for two successive complexes, [CaUO₂(CO₃)₃]^2? and [Ca₂UO₂(CO₃)₃](aq), were determined for the first time by microcalorimetry. The data help to revise the speciation of uranium(VI) species under seawater conditions. In contrast to the previously accepted assumption that the highly negatively charged [UO₂(CO₃)₃]^4? is the dominant species, the revised speciation indicates that the dominant aqueous uranium(VI) species under seawater conditions is the neutral [Ca₂UO₂(CO₃)₃](aq). The results have a significant impact on the strategies for developing efficient sorption processes to extract uranium from seawater.     

Colloidal magnesium aluminum hydroxide and heterocoagulation with a clay mineral. I. Properties of colloidal magnesium aluminum hydroxide

Magnesium aluminum hydroxide, the most important member of layered double hydroxides, was peptized by intense washing. The particle diameter, 70–130 nm, depended on the temperature of aging the parent material. The electrophoretic mobility of the particles decreased with increasing pH, from 3.7 × 10⁻⁸ m²/Vs at pH 5 to 0.5 × 10⁻⁸ m²/Vs at pH 12.3. An isoelectric point at pH∼7 was reached with the addition of 87 mmol/l NaSCN, 3 mmol/l Na₂SO₄ and Na₂CO₃, and 0.7 mmol/l Na₂HPO₄. The critical coagulation concentration for the 2% (w/w) dispersion was 88 mmol/l NaCl, 1.8 mmol/l Na₂CO₃, 1.4 mmol/l Na₂SO₄, and 1.2 mmol/l Na₂HPO₄ at pH∼7. The 2% dispersion at pH∼7 showed an almost Newtonian flow behavior. Yield values were developed after salt addition. The 2% dispersion reached a yield value of 2 Pa at 100 mmol/l NaCl, 3 Pa at 100 mmol/l Na₂SO₄, and 5 Pa at 100 mmol/l Na₂CO₃. Sodium phosphate in comparison with the other salts showed a liquefying effect. The yield value increased to 3 Pa at 1–10 mmol/l Na₂HPO₄ and decreased to 0.5 Pa at 100 mmol/l Na₂HPO₄. Received: 28 February 2001 Accepted: 8 March 2001     

Dispersion behavior of oleic acid in aqueous media: from micelles to emulsions

 Dispersion behavior of aqueous solutions containing oleic acid (RH), sodium oleate (R^-Na⁺), and NaCl was investigated by turbidity and dynamic light-scattering measurements. Changes of the size of scattering particles in solution composed of 1 mM oleic acid and 100 mM NaCl were traced as a function of the degree of ionization α, in terms of radius of the equivalent hydrodynamic sphere. Large associated micelles with a radius of 30 nm appeared by a slight decline of α and existed at α higher than 0.75. They were responsible for the three-phase equilibrium (solution, micelle and aggregated micelle, and acid–soap, (R^-Na⁺)₃RH) characterized by a constant pH of 9.75. The appearance of a new phase, (R^-Na⁺)₃RH, contributed to increase both the turbidity and averaged scattering particle size. As the breakdown of the three-phase equilibrium, radius of scattering particles increased significantly. Finally, oleic acid oil droplets were separated from aqueous phase at low α. When the system was buffered by tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Tris), scattering particles with a weight-averaged hydrodynamic radius of 75 nm existed in a wide range of α from 0.85 to 0.65. In Tris buffered solution, turbidity formation was induced by the increase in the number of aggregated particles. Received: 12 November 1996 Accepted: 4 April 1997     

Sodium scandium arsenate,Na3Sc2(AsO4)3

Nasicon-type trisodium discandium tris­(arsenate), Na₃Sc₂(AsO₄)₃, contains a polyhedral network of vertex-sharing octahedral ScO₆ and tetrahedral AsO₄ units [d_av(Sc—O) = 2.089 (2) Å and d_av(As—O) = 1.672 (2) Å] encapsulating two types of Na⁺ species. The sodium site occupancies are similar to those of the equivalent species in β-Na₃Sc₂(PO₄)₃.     

A Pseudorotaxane System Containing γ-Cyclodextrin Formed via Chiral Recognition with an AuI6AgI3CuII3 Molecular Cap

Solvent-mediated crystal-to-crystal transformations of [Au₆Ag₃Cu₃(H₂O)₃(d -pen)₆(tdme)₂]³⁺ (d -[ 1 (H₂O)₃]³⁺; pen²⁻= penicillaminate, tdme=1,1,1-tris(diphenylphosphinomethyl)ethane) to form unique supramolecular species are reported. Soaking crystals of d -[ 1 (H₂O)₃]³⁺ in aqueous Na₂bdc (bdc²⁻=1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) yielded crystals containing d -[ 1 (bdc)(H₂O)₂]⁺ due to the replacement of a terminal aqua ligand in d -[ 1 (H₂O)₃]³⁺ by a monodentate bdc²⁻ ligand. When γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) was added to aqueous Na₂bdc, d -[ 1 (H₂O)₃]³⁺ was transformed to d -[ 1 (bdc@γ-CD)(H₂O)₂]⁺, where a γ-CD ring was threaded by a bdc²⁻ molecule to construct a pseudorotaxane structure. While the use of dicarboxylates with an aliphatic carbon chain instead of bdc²⁻ afforded analogous pseudorotaxanes, such pseudorotaxane species were not formed when crystals of [Au₆Ag₃Cu₃(H₂O)₃(l -pen)₆(tdme)₂]³⁺ (l -[ 1 (H₂O)₃]³⁺) enantiomeric to d -[ 1 (H₂O)₃]³⁺ were soaked in aqueous Na₂bdc and γ-CD, affording only crystals containing l -[ 1 (bdc)(H₂O)₂]⁺.     

Self-assembly of a Co(II) dimer through H-bonding of water molecules to a 3D open-framework structure

Reaction of pyridine-2,4,6-tricarboxylic acid (ptcH₃) with Co(NO₃)2.6H₂O in presence of 4,4′-bipyridine (4,4′-bpy) in water at room temperature results in the formation of [Co₂(ptcH)₂(4,4′-bpy) (H₂O)4]·2H₂O, (1). The solid-state structure reveals that the compound is a dimeric Co(II) complex assembled to a 3D architecture via an intricate intra- and inter-molecular hydrogen-bonding interactions involving water molecules and carboxylate oxygens of the ligand ptcH^2-. Crystal data: monoclinic, spacegroup P2 ₁/c, a = 11·441(5) ?,b = 20·212(2) ?,c = 7·020(5) ?, Β = 103·77(5)°,V= 1576-7(1) ?³,Z = 2,R1 = 00363,wR2 = 0·0856,S = 1·000.     

Rate constant for the reaction CH3CO?+ HBr and the enthalpy of formation of the CH3CO?radical

Summary Pulsed laser photolysis coupled with time-resolved UV-absorption monitoring of CH₃CO^•radicals was applied to obtain the rate constant, k₁, for the reaction CH₃CO^•+ HBr → CH₃C(O)H + Br (1); k₁(298 K) = (3.59 ± 0.23 (2σ))x10^-12cm³molecule^-1s^-1. Utilization of k₁in a third law procedure has provided the standard enthalpy of formation value ofD_fH°₂₉₈(CH₃CO^•) = -10.04 ± 1.10 (2σ) kJ mol^-1in excellent agreement with a very recent IUPAC recommendation.