Molecular shape effects and quantum theory

Certain features of the chemist's molecular structure model, viz. size and shape, are retrieved even in the best non-adiabatic variational calculations thus far carried out for ground states of H ₂ ⁺ and H₂. Those features do not conflict with the full symmetry of exact molecular eigenstates, once they are properly understood as correlation effects.     

Topological complexity of potential surfaces and application to C2H2 molecule

Summary In this work, we search for the simplest complete surfaces of systems with three and four atoms, i.e. the minimal sets of critical points with their index, which are topologically consistent in the whole configuration space. Then we show the smallest change in the A₂B₂ system by requiring at least one stable acetylene configuration and one stable vinylidene configuration, like on the C₂H₂ surface. Finally, we give complete sets of minima, saddle points and maxima obtained for C₂H₂ with analytical potentials proposed in the literature and with a semi-empirical method at the CAS-CI level.     

Formation and thermal decomposition of silicon oxynitride compounds II

In studies on the reactions of silicon oxynitride, Si₂N₂O, with lithium oxide and of lithium metasilicate with lithium nitride, the formation of a previously unknown compound with stoichiometry Li₅SiNO₃ has been observed.

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Zusammenfassung Eine bisher unbekannte Verbindung der Zusammensetzung Li₅SiNO₃ wurde bei Reaktionen von Siliciumoxynitrid (Si₂N₂O) mit Lithiumoxid und von Lithiummetasilikat mit Lithiumnitrid erhalten.

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(Si₂N₂O) , Li₅SiNO₃.

     

Preparation of mixed-ligand complexes of nickel via thermal decomposition

If heated to around 270° in argon, [Ni(HSal)₂] (H₂Sal=salicylic acid) gives off gaseous H₂Sal and forms [NiSal], which reacts with monoprotic ligands HL (e.g. 8-hydroxyquinoline) to form mixed-ligand complexes [NiHSalL], or with diprotic ligands H₂L' (e.g. quadratic acid) to form dinuclear complexes [HSalNiL'NiHSal].

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Zusammenfassung Die Komplexverbindung [Ni(HSal)₂] spaltet beim Erhitzen auf 270 °C in Argon Salicylsäure ab und liefert [NiSal], das mit Monoproton-Liganden HL (z. B. 8-Hydroxychinolin) zu Gemischtliganden-Komplexen [NiHSalL], mit Zweiprotonen-Liganden H₂L' (z. B. Quadratsäure) dagegen Zweikernkomplexe [HSalNiL'NiHSal] bildet.

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[Ni(HSal)₂] 270°, [NiSal], HL (., 8-) [NiHSalL] H₂L [HSalNiLNiHSal].

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The preparative and thermoanalytical part of this work was performed by C. Gribi, D. Noukakis and M. Piccand, who also drew the Figures.

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This research was supported by the Swiss National Science Fundation, grant No. 2.053-0.99.     

On the recognition of structural features: Some general problems illustrated by hamiltonian paths in polyhexes

Human and machine recognition skills are discussed, though not comprehensively reviewed, and some of the difficulties are illustrated by algorithms written to search for Hamiltonian paths in polyhexes. The most successful strategy for this is based upon the branching graph, a recently introduced graph-theoretical device which can aid the recognition of edges that arenot part of a Hamiltonian path. Another, more widely applicable approach that is interesting, although in this preliminary form only a little better than random methods, uses the metaphor of biological evolution, and tries to breed and grow paths subjected to natural selection.     

Chromium (III) trihalide complexes of 4-aminobenzophenone

Summary The following chromium(III) complexes of 4-aminobenzophenone have been prepared and investigated by infrared and electronic spectra and magnetic susceptibility measurements: CrCl₃L, CrCl₃L₂ (pink and brown), CrCl₃L₃, CrCl₃L₆, CrBr₃L₂, CrBr₃L₃, CrBr₃L₄, CrBr₃L₆, CrBr₃L₇ and CrBr₃L₈. The CrBr₃ complexes were each isolated in a yellow and a red form. In the red CrBr₃ and in the yellow CrBr₃L₂ the ligand is bonded through the amine nitrogen. The CrCl₃ complexes are probably molecular complexes.     

Analytical Chemistry — today''s definition and interpretation

Conclusion Although this multidisciplinary branch of science is growing rapidly today, yet two main points remain unchanged. On the one hand, it is analytical in essence; on the other, the information which it aims to acquire is chemical in nature, i.e. within the domain of chemistry. Accordingly it seems pertinent to reserve the term Analytical Chemistry for it. Other terms like analytical physics and chemical characterization are one-sided, with the aim or essence missing. The same is true of analytics and analytical science. Moreover, they should, literally speaking, include analytic geometry, analytical mechanics and so on.     

Ramanspektroskopie an Oxidschichten auf Reineisen im Elektrolyten

Zusammenfassung In situ durchgeführte ramanspektroskopische Messungen an Reineisen in 1 M KOH ergaben nach Oxidations-Reduktions-Cyclen (ORC) Ramanspektren der gebildeten Oberflächenfilme, die dem -FeOOH zugeordnet werden können. Durch fortgesetztes Cyclieren erfährt das -FeOOH — wie aus dem Ramanspektrum ersichtlich — eine Umwandlung in Magnetit, der an den Oxidations- und Reduktionsprozessen nicht mehr teilnimmt. Bei Benutzung hoher Potentialänderungsraten bilden sich sekundäre rostbraune Schichten blättriger Natur, deren Spektrum hauptsächlich dem des -FeOOH entspricht. Wir vertreten die Auffassung, daß das primär gebildete -FeOOH Bestandteil der Passivschicht sein könnte bzw. dieselbe repräsentiert.

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Raman spectroscopy of oxide layers on pure iron in electrochemical environment

Summary In situ Raman spectroscopy of the oxide films formed on pure iron in 1 M KOH electrolyte after special oxidation-reduction cycles (ORC) shows a Raman spectrum of -FeOOH. By subsequent cycling the -FeOOH is converted to Fe₃O₄, which further on does not take part in the oxidation and reduction processes. By higher potential sweep rates a brown rusty layer of a nearly non-adhesive material is formed, which was identified by Raman spectroscopy as mainly -FeOOH. We tentatively assign the -FeOOH-signal to the passivation layer.

     

Zur gruppentheoretischen Bestimmung der Atomzustände in Ligandenfeldern

Zusammenfassung Es wird vorgeschlagen, die Bezeichnungen weak-field-Methode bzw. strong-field-Methode durch (L)-Methode bzw. ()-Methode zu ersetzen.Nach einer kurzen Einführung in die ()-Methode wird mit den Mitteln der Gruppen-und Darstellungstheorie eine Formel abgeleitet, mit deren Hilfe man schnell Rasse und Multiplizität der Terme eines Komplexions in der ()-Methode angeben kann. Einige Spezialfälle dieser Formel und die systematische Bestimmung der ()-Funktionen werden erörtert.

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It is suggested that the misleading designations weak field method and strong field method be replaced by (L) method and () method, respectively.Following a brief introduction to the () method an equation is derived by group theoretical means which leads to rapid classification of the () terms. Several special cases and short cuts are discussed as well as the systematic determination of the () functions.

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Résumé Le remplacement des termes «méthode du champ faible» et «méthode du champ fort» par «méthode (L)» et «méthode ()» est proposé.Après une introduction dans la méthode () une formule est dérivée à l'aide de la théorie des groupes et des représentations, qui donne la représentation irréductible et la multiplicité des termes d'un ion complexe dans le cadre de la méthode (). Quelques cas spéciaux de cette formule et la détermination systématique des fonctions (/gG) sont discutés.

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Ich danke Herrn Professor Dr. H. Hartmann für den Hinweis auf das vorliegende Problem und der Deutsehen Forschungsgemeinschaft für ein Stipendium.     

High-speed analysis for acid-rain anions by Single-Column Ion Chromatography (SCIC)

Summary Single Column Ion Chromatography (SCIC) combines ion exchange separation with direct electrical conductivity detection. Because no supressor column is used in SCIC the post-column dead volume is minimized. This means that HPLC technology can be applied to reduce analysis times. The analysis of chloride, nitrate, and sulphate can be accomplished in 6 min using a standard 250×4.6 mm LC column packed with a low-capacity ion-exchange chemically bonded silica leading to a sensitivity of 100 ppb. A 1 min analysis for chloride, nitrate, and sulphate at the ppm level is possible using a 30×4.6 mm column eluted with 4mM phthalate buffer at pH 4.5.Presented at the 14th International Symposium on Chromatography London, September, 1982     

Natural flavours of wine: correlation between instrumental analysis and sensory perception

Summary The aroma of wine consists of 600 to 800 aroma compounds from which especially those, typical for the variety, are already present in the grapes. The aroma extracts — received by extraction with trichlorofluoromethane — are separated by gas chromatography. There are significant varietal differences between the aromagrams (fingerprint pattern). Thus the amount of some flavour compounds (key substances) shows typical dependence on the variety. Especially monoterpene compounds play an important role in the differentiation of wine varieties.The German white wines can be differentiated into three groups only by quantitative determination of 12 monoterpenes (terpene profile). These groups are: Riesling type, Muscat type and Silvaner-Weißburgunder type. Such terpene profiles are also useful for the separation of real Riesling wines from others called Riesling (e.g. Welschriesling, Kap Riesling, Emerald Riesling) but not produced from grapes of the variety Riesling. Including further components and by means of statistical methods as for example linear discriminant analysis even the different varieties within the mentioned groups (for instance the Riesling-group: Riesling, Kerner, Ehrenfelser, Bacchus, Müller-Thurgau) can be separated from each other.To identify compounds causing off-flavours the sniffing technique is the method of choice. The off-flavour is pinpointed during gas chromatography separation of the complex aroma mixture by effluent sniffing. Once allocated, the chemical nature of the off-flavours is elucidated by spectroscopic methods. Substances contributing to the green pepper taint, the strawberry note, mousiness, corkiness etc. in wine could be found in this way.     

Structure and reactivity of vanadium-phosphorus oxides

The contribution of thermal methods of analysis to the study of the structure and reactivity of vanadium-phosphorus oxides is examined. In particular, data are reported on the solid-state reaction VOHPO₄·1/2H₂O(VO)₂P₂O₇+2 H₂O for VOHPO₄·1/2H₂O prepared in different ways, on the redox properties of oxidation and reduction of vanadium for catalysts prepared with different PV atomic ratios in the range 0.9–1.3, and on the surface properties determined by TPD of catalysts with different PV ratios. The relationship between these properties and the catalytic properties in the selective oxidation ofn-butane and but-1-ene is discussed.

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Zusammenfassung Der Beitrag thermischer Analysenmethoden zur Untersuchung der Struktur und Reaktivität von Vanadin-Phosphor-Oxiden wird erörtert. Insbesondere werden sich auf die Festkörperreaktion 2VOHPO₄.1/2H₂O(VO)₂P₂O₇+2H₂O für auf verschiedene Weise dargestelltes VOHPO₄.1/2H₂O, auf die Redox-Eigenschaften von Vanadin in Katalysatoren mit P/V-Atomverhältnissen im Bereich 0.9–1.3 und auf durch TPD bestimmte Oberflächeneigenschaften von Katalysatoren mit unterschiedlichen P/V-Verhältnissen beziehende Angaben gemacht. Zusammenhänge zwischen diesen Eigenschaften und den katalytischen Eigenschaften bei der selektiven Oxydation von n-Butan und N-Buten werden diskutiert.

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- . , VOHPO₄ · 1/2H₂O, VOHPO₄ · 1/2H₂O(VO)₂P₂O₇ + 2H₂O, - PV 0,91,3. - 1-.

     

Proanthocyanidin dimers fromSpiraea hypericifolia

Summary From the bark and roots ofSpiraea hypericifolia L. we have isolated and identified proanthocyanidins consisting of dimers of 3,3,4,5,7-pentahydroxyflavans: a dimer from the bark (B-1) with the 2R:3R configuration of the asymmetric centers of the top half of the molecule and 2R:3S of the bottom half and a dimer from the roots with the 2R:3R configurations of the asymmetric centers of both the top and bottom halves of the molecule.S. M. Kirov Kazakh State University, Alma-Ata. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 6, pp. 735–742, November–December, 1976.     

The structure of smyrnioridin

Conclusions A new coumarin, which has been called smyrniodidin, has been isolated from the roots ofSmyrniopsis aucheri acetoxy-1-methylethyl)-4-angeloyloxy-4,5dihydrofuro-2, 3: 7, 6-coumarin. Boiss. The NMR spectrum and a study of the saponification products of smyrnioridin have shown that it is 5-(1-     

Double dimethylammonium sulphates of Tb,Dy, Ho,Er, Tm,Yb, Lu and Y

Double sulphates of rare earths with dimethylammonium, with empirical formula (CH₃)₂NH₂Ln(SO₄)₂·4H₂O (Ln=Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu and Y), were studied by means of thermogravimetry, derivative thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis from 20 to 700°. Quantitative gravimetric analysis was used for the determination of rare earths and sulphate. The mechanism of thermal decomposition is also suggested.

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Zusammenfassung Doppelsulfate der seltenen Erden mit Dimethylammoniumionen der empirischen Formel (CH₃)₂NH₂Ln(SO₄)₂·4H₂O (Ln=Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu und Y) wurden mittels TG, DTG und DTA im Temperaturbereich von 20–700° untersucht. Die Seltenen Erden und Sulfat wurden gravimetrisch bestimmt. Ein Mechanismus der thermischen Zersetzung wird vorgeschlagen.

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, 20–700° (₃)₂N₂Ln(S₄)₂·4₂, Ln=Tb, Dy, , Er, Tm, Yb, Lu Y. . .

     

Kombinierte derivatographische und thermogastitrimetrische Untersuchungen von Verbindungen,die Unter Abspaltung von Ammoniak Zerfallen

Zusammenfassung Verfasser untersuchten mit Hilfe der kombinierten derivatographischen und thermogastitrimetrischen Methode die thermische Zersetzung von Ni(NH₃)₆Cl₂, ZnNH₄PO₄ und MnNH₄PO₄ · H₂O. Die Untersuchungen wurden in Stickstoffatmosphäre ausgeführt. Es wurde festgestellt, daß sich das entweichende Ammoniak in geringem Maße in allen drei Fällen zersetzt. Die Zersetzung des Ammoniaks erfolgte immer nur in der letzten Periode der Untersuchungen, d. h. bei höheren Temperaturen. Es wurde ferner gefunden, daß in den untersuchten Ammoniumphosphatverbindungen die Abspaltung von Ammoniak und die Freisetzung von Wasser nahezu gleichzeitig, in zwei voneinander nicht trennbaren Vorgängen verläuft.

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A complex derivatographic and thermogas-titrimetric method was used for the investigation of Ni(NH₃)₆Cl₂, ZnNH₄PO₄ and MnNH₄PO₄ · H₂O. The ammonia liberated during thermal treatment was found to decompose to a small extent for all three compounds in the final stage of the investigation, i.e. at high temperatures. It was also found that ammonia and structural water left practically simultaneously and not in two independent, separate steps.

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Résumé On a étudié la décomposition thermique de Ni(NH₃)₆Cl₂, de ZnNH₄PO₄ et de MnNH₄PO₄ · H₂O dans l'azote, en combinant l'emploi du Derivatograph avec le titrage des gaz dégagés. Pour les trois composés, on a observé une légère décomposition de l'ammoniac dégagé, pendant l'étape finale de la décomposition, c'est-à-dire aux températures élevées. Dans le cas des phosphates ammoniacaux, l'ammoniac et l'eau se dégagent presque en même temps et non en deux étapes successives.

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- Ni(NH₃)₆Cl₂, ZnNH₄PO₄ MnNH₄PO₄·H₂O. , , , . . . , .

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Teilweise vorgetragen an der 3. Ungarischen Konferenz für Analytische Chemie, Budapest, August 1970.     

Is Chromatography a Science, a Process, a Method, or a Scientific Discipline?

In the controversy over an article entitled Chromatography as a Scientific Discipline by V.G. Berezkin, it was pointed out that the subdivision of chromatographic processes into sorption–sieve chromatography and field nonsorption chromatography is inadmissible. It was demonstrated that all chromatographic processes, including flow fractionation in a transverse force field, are in principle two-phase (or polyphase) processes. It was illustrated that a longitudinal field in a flow cannot introduce a chromatographic component into the system. An additional definition of chromatography as a phenomenon was proposed on the basis of key points revealed by Professor Berezkin.     

On theC v toC p conversion for solid linear macromolecules

TheC _v toC _p conversion for solid linear macromolecules via the Nernst-Lindemann equationC _p -C _v =A ₀,C _p ² T/T_m is discussed on hand of data for 10 crystals and seven glasses. An average value ofA ₀=(5.11±2.41) · 10^–3 mol K J^–1 was calculated if the mole is assumed to refer to heavy atoms only. ThisA ₀ is numerically equal to the original Nernst—Lindemann constant.

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Zusammenfassung An Hand von sich auf 10 Kristalle und 7 Gläser beziehenden Daten wird die Umrechnung vonC _v -inC _p -Werte für feste lineare Makromoleküle mittels der Nernst-Lindemann-GleichungC _p -C _v =A ₀ C _p ² T/T _m diskutiert. Ein Durchschnittswert vonA ₀=(5.11±2.41) · 10^–3 mol K J^–1 wurde unter der Annahme berechnet, daß sich das Mol nur auf schwere Atome bezieht. DieserA ₀-Wert ist numerisch gleich der ursprünglichen Nerns-Lindemann-Konstanten.

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10 , - C _v C _p , —C _p –C _v = _{0 p} ² / . , , ₀ (5.11±2.41) · 10^–3 · ^–1. ₀ — .

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Support by the National Science Foundation, Polymers Program (Grant No. DMR 83-17097) is gratefully acknowledged.     

New algorithm for nonorthogonal ab initio valence bond calculations II: Subgraph-driven method

The permanent method for nonorthogonal VB calculations is extensively developed, and the so-called subgraph-driven procedure is proposed. To achieve high efficiency, the summation of a huge number of permanents is treated as a whole system, and the intermediate quantities, the contracted-cofactors of various orders, are introduced for the systematic summation. These intermediate quantities can be characterized by pairing graphs of 2n elements (n = 1, 2, ... 1/2N – 2). Some test calculations for systems of up to 20 electrons are performed. The practice shows that this method is highly efficient, and the CPU time increases in a quite moderate way with the increasing number of electrons.On leave from Chemistry Department, Xiamen University, 361005 Xiamen, PR China.     

Thermal effects on glass As2Se3·As2Te3

The DTA trace of the chalcogenide glass As₂Se₃·As₂Te₃ shows a single glass transition at 142 °C, a single crystallization exotherm depending on the heating rate, and two melting endotherms, at 290 °C and 312 °C. The X-ray diffraction for a crystallized sample indicates the presence of two solid solution phases: Te in As₂Se₃ (rich in Se) and Se in As₂Te₃ (rich in Te), confirming that the single crystallization peak of the initially homogeneous phase (singleT _g ) represents two coincident peaks superimposed. The crystallization of the glass phase is also clearly manifested in the time-dependence of the electrical conductivity and microphotography.

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Zusammenfassung Die DTA-Kurve von chalcogenidem Glas As₂Se₃·As₂Te₃ läßt eine Glastransformation bei 142 °C, eine von der Aufheizgeschwindigkeit abhängige exotherme Kristallisation und zwei endotherme Schmelzvorgänge bei 290 und 312 °C erkennen. Röntgendiffraktometrie der kristallisierten Probe zeigt das Vorliegen von zwei Phasen fester Lösungen:Te in As₂Se₃ (reich an Se) und Se in As₂Te₃ (reich an Te). Das steht in Übereinstimmung damit, daß der Kristallisationspeak der ursprünglich homogenen Phase (einT _g -Wert) zwei sich überlagernde Peaks repräsentiert. Die Kristallisation der Glasphase ist klar an der Zeitabhängigkeit der elektrischen Leitfähigkeit und durch Mikrophotographie zu erkennen.

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As₂Se₃·As₂Te₃ 142 °, 290 312 dg. : As₂Se₃ ( ) Se As₂Te₃ ( ), , ( _g ), . .