Ab initio studies of ground and excited electronic states of MgAr,CdAr, and BeAr

Summary The ground state (X ¹⁺) and several excited state (A ³,c ³+,C ¹,D ¹⁺, andE ³⁺) potential energy surfaces for the diatomic molecules MgAr, CdAr, and BeAr have been computed using complete active space self-consistent field (CASSCF) wavefunctions and valence double- and triplezeta quality basis sets augmented with polarization and diffuse functions. Pump-and-probe laser experiments have examined the quenching, of excited singlet states of metal-rare gas complexes such as CdXe to produce triplets that dissociate to³ P _Jmetal atoms. This quenching, which is detected for CdXe but not for CdAr or MgAr, is thought to occur via a crossing or strong coupling of a repulsive triplet curve correlating to the underlying³ P state of the metal, with an attractive singlet curve that correlates to the higher¹ P state of the metal. The present work indicates that the attractiveC ¹ and repulsivec ³⁺ curves of MgAr and CdArdo not intersect in the energetically accessible region of theC ¹ surface, unlike the corresponding curves for the CdXe diatom. These data are consistent with the absence of³ P _J Cd atoms in the MgAr and CdAr experiments, respectively. However, an alternative quenching mechanism involving vibronic coupling between theC ¹ vibrational eigenstates and the continuum eigenstates of the underlying repulsive³⁺ surface may be operative; this possibility is examined qualitatively and predicted to be unlikely for MgAr (due to small spin-orbit coupling) and CdAr (due to unfavorable vibronic factors). BeAr, which has yet to be probed experimentally, is predicted to be bound by 770 and 900 cm^–1 in theD ¹⁺ state (which has metal 2s2p character) and theE ³⁺ state (which has Rydberg metal 2s3s character), respectively, and to display interesting potential curve intersections.Dedicated to Prof. Klaus Ruedenberg     

Thermal behaviour of transition metal complexes of dithiocarbazic esters. II

A thermal study (simultaneous TG and DTA measurements) was carried out on the dithiocarbazic ester complexes M[N³CH₂R₁N²C¹(S)SCH₃]₂, where M=Ni, Pt; R₁=C₆H₅. The following disproportionation reaction occurs in the solid state: II is formed through deprotonation of the CH₂ group bound to N³, whereas III is formed through protonation of N³.The influence of inductive and/or steric effects on the mechanism of this reaction is discussed, taking into account the electrochemical and X-ray data on the complexes Pt[NRNC(S)SR']₂ with differentR substituents: R=H, Ph, CH₂Ph, CH₂C₅H₁₁, CH(CH₃)₂, C(CH₃)₃; R=CH₃, CH₂Ph.These results accord with the behaviour of the same complexes in solution.

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Zusammenfassung Dithiokarbamidsäureesterkomplexe M[N³CH₂R₁N²C¹(S)SCH₃]₂ mit M=Ni, Pt und R₁=C₆H₅ wurden thermisch untersucht. Im festen Zustand spielt sich folgende Disproportionierungsreaktion ab: II wird durch Deprotonierung der an N³ gebundenen CH₂ Gruppe und III durch Protonierung des Atoms N² gebildet. Unter Zuhilfenahme der elektrochemischen und Röntgendaten der Komplexe Pt[NRNC(S)SR']₂ mit verschiedenen Substituenten R: R=H, Ph, CH₂Ph, CH₂C₅H₁₁, CH(CH₃)₂, C(CH₃)₃ und R=CH₃ bzw. CH₂Ph wurde der Einfluß von induktiven und/or sterischen Effekten auf den Reaktionsmechanismus diskutiert. Diese Ergebnisse stehen in Übereinstimmung mit dem Verhalten der Komplexe in Lösung.

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M[N³CH₂R₁N²C¹(S)SCH₃]₂, M= Ni, Pt,R ₁=C₆H₅. : II CH₂ , N³, III N². () , Pt[NRNC(S)SR]₂, R= , aR= . .

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We thank prof. A. La Ginestra for many helpful discussions on the various aspects of this work.     

Kinetic parameters of thermal decomposition of nitritocuprates (II)

Kinetic parameters of thermal decomposition of compounds of the general formula M ₂ ^I M^II[Cu(NO₂)₆] (where M^I=K⁺, Rb⁺ or Cs⁺; and M^II=Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺ or Pb²⁺) and K₂Pb[X(NO₂)₆] (where X=Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺) are determined from the corresponding thermal curves. The order of reaction (n) and the activation energy (E _a) are derived. The kinetic data is discussed in terms of the effects of outer sphere cations and the central ion on the activation energy.

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Zusammenfassung Die kinetischen Parameter der thermischen Zersetzung von Verbindungen des allgemeinen Typs M ₂ ^I M^II[Cu(NO₂)₆] (M¹=K⁺, Rb⁺ oder Cs⁺; M^II=Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺ oder Pb²⁺) bzw. K₂Pb[X(NO₂)₆] (X=Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺) werden aus den entsprechenden thermischen Kurven bestimmt. Die Reaktionsordnung (n) und die Aktivierungsenergie (E _a) werden abgeleitet. Die kinetischen Parameter werden hinsichtlich der Effekte der Kationen in der Äu\eren SphÄre und des zentralen Ions auf die Aktivierungsenergie diskutiert.

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Résumé Les paramètres cinétiques de la décomposition thermique des composés de formule générale M ₂ ^I M^II[Cu(NO₂)₆] où M^I=K⁺, Rb⁺ ou Cs⁺ et M^II=Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺ ou Pb² + et K₂Pb[X(NO₂)₆] où X=Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Zn²⁺ ont été déterminés à partir des courbes thermoanalytiques correspondantes. L'ordre de réaction (n) et l'énergie d'activation (E _a) ont été calculés. Les effets des cations de la sphère externe et ceux de l'ion central sur l'énergie d'activation sont discutés.

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M ₂ ^I M^II[Cu(NO₂)₆, ^I=⁺, Rb⁺ Cs⁺; ^II=C²⁺, Sr²⁺, ^{2+ 2+}, K₂Pb[X(NO₂)₆], X=²⁺ Ni²⁺; Zn²⁺. (n) (E _a ). .

     

Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide by oxygen and nitrogen oxides on a copper-chromium oxide catalyst

The kinetics of CO oxidation by O₂, NO and NO₂ has been studied on a Cu–Cr-oxide catalyst. A comparison with the kinetics of the CO–N₂O interaction has been made. In all cases the reaction rate is described by the equation:r=k p _CO ¹ P _0x ⁰ . The oxidation of CO has been studied in the presence of different oxidants in the reaction mixture.

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CO , . CO . CO . CO .

     

A Theoretical study of the interaction of ethylene with transition metal complexes

In order to be able to describe the ethylene molecule bonded to an active site of a Titanium- or Nickel fluoride crystal, we have used the Hartree-Fock-Slater model, implemented by a Discrete Variational Method, as introduced by Ellis and Painter. The study of the ethylene molecule at a crystal surface then gives a clear, easily interpreted picture of the electronic structure. The-back donation from metal to olefin is found to be extremely important, both in the Ti- and in the Ni-complex. This back donation is caused by a strong interaction of ad orbital of the central ion with a ^* as well as the ^* molecular orbital of ethylene. As a result of these interactions, the C-C bond of ethylene is weakened considerably.A comparison is made between the Ti-ethylene and the Ni-ethylene systems.

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Zusammenfassung Die Elektronenstruktur von Äthylen, das an ein aktives Zentrum eines Titan- bzw. Nickelfluoridkristalls gebunden ist, ist mittels der Hartree-Fock-Slater-Theorie kombiniert mit der sog. Discrete Variational Method theoretisch behandelt worden. Es zeigt sich, daß die-Backdonation sowohl im Nickel- als auch im Titankomplex außerordentlich wichtig ist; sie entsteht durch eine starke Wechselwirkung eines Metall-d-Orbitals sowohl mit einem ^* als auch einem ^*-Orbital des Äthylens. Dies führt zu einer erheblichen Schwächung der Doppelbindung.Außerdem werden die beiden Systeme (Titan und Nickel) miteinander verglichen.

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The effect of outer sphere cations on the thermal stability of nitritocuprates(II)

Thermal analyses by Derivatograph were made for salts of the general formula M ₂ ^I M^II[Cu(NO₂)₆] where M^I=K⁺, Rb⁺ or Cs⁺; and M^II=Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺ or Pb²⁺. From the results and the chemical and diffractometric analysis of sinters of chosen salts, the mechanism of thermal decomposition was established. Some conclusions concerning the effects of outer sphere cations on the thermal stabilities of these salts are also drawn.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurden thermische Analysen mit einem Derivatographen für die Salze der allgemeinen Formel M₂ ^IM^II [Cu(NO₂)₆] durchgeführt [M^I=K⁺, Rb⁺, Cs⁺; M^II=Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, Pb²⁺]. Aus den Ergebnissen dieser sowie der chemischen und diffraktometrischen Analysen der Sinterprodukte der jeweiligen Salze wurde der Mechanismus ihrer chemischen Zersetzung ermittelt. Einige Folgerungen bezüglich der Wirkung von Kationen der äusseren Sphäre auf die thermische Stabilität konnten ebenfalls gemacht werden.

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Résumé Le mécanisme de la décomposition thermique des sels de formule générale M₂ ^IM^II [Cu(NO₂)₆] où M^I=K⁺, Rb⁺, Cs⁺ et M^II=Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, Pb²⁺ a été établi à partir des données thermiques obtenues à l'aide d'un Derivatograph, ainsi que par des analyses thermiques et diffractométriques sur les produits frittés. L'effet des cations de la couche externe sur la stabilité thermique de ces sels est discuté.

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M ₂ ^I M^II[Cu(NO₂)₆], M^I=K⁺, Rb⁺, Cs⁺; M^II=Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, b²⁺. , , . , .

     

Measurements of fluoride in bone biopsies by neutron activation analysis for the clinical study of osteoporosis

A procedure has been developed to measure fluoride concentration in bone biopsies by neutron activation analysis /NAA/. The NAA procedure is non-destructive so that the bone biopsies can be used subsequently for histological evaluation. The fluoride content is expressed as F/Ca ratio in the bone samples. The fluoride and calcium are measured using the reactions:¹⁹F/n, /²⁰F /t=11.2 s/ and⁴⁸Ca/n,/⁴⁹Ca/t=8.8 m/, respectively. The F/Ca ratio normalizes the fluoride to bone mineral avoiding the use of bone weight which is unreliable with fresh biopsy samples. This ratio also corrects for variations in neutron flux and gamma counting efficiencies. Results by this procedure were compared to biochemical determinations using an ion-selective electrode for fluoride and atomic absorption for calcium. The two methods gave results which agreed within ±5% which is the precision of the NNA procedure. The NAA method provides a simple and non-destructive procedure for fluoride measurement in bone biopsies for clinical studies. The method is now routinely used in our clinical studies for the fluoride measurements on biopsies from osteoporotic patients treated with fluoride therapy for nearly four years.     

The classification of tensor surface harmonic functions for clusters and coordination compounds

A simple method for enumerating theL and functions for polyhedral cluster and coordination molecules, within Stone's tensor surface harmonic methodology, is described. The nature of theL orbitals which are generated depends on the polyhedral topology and in particular the number of layers of vertices and the number of vertices within each layer. The functions are enumerated from theL 's by a number of spherical harmonic multiplication rules.     

Induction period of the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons on a nickel loaded faujasite: Evidence for a suppression of the autocatalytic step

The conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons on nickel loaded faujasites can be retarded for many hours time-on-stream. The induction period is interpreted to be due to a suppression of the autocatalytic step of the reaction. An autocatalytic mechanism is proposed based on the -scission of branched carbenium ion intermediates.

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Coordination compounds of manganese(II) with 1,10 phenanthroline

TG and DTA of the compounds Mn(phen)₂X₂ (where X=CN^–,CNO^–, NCS^– and NCSe^–), Mn(phen) (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ and Mn(NCSe)₂ (wherephen=1,10 phenanthroline) are reported and discussed. Decomposition schemes are proposed based on TG and DTA results and, where possible, the analysis and properties of intermediates formed during thermal breakdown. The decomposition of thiocyanate and selenocyanate ligands is observed to lead to an apparent slight increase in sample weight. This phenomenon is discussed in relation to buoyancy changes resulting from the release of sulphur or selenium vapours.

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Zusammenfassung TG und DTA Untersuchungen der Verbindungen Mn(phen)₂X₂ (X=CN^–, CNO^–, NCS^– und NCSe^–), Mn(phen) (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ und Mn(NCSe)₂ (phen =1.10 Phenantrolin) werden beschrieben. Anhand der TG- und DTA-Ergebnisse werden Zerzetzungsschemata vorgeschlagen und wenn möglich, Analyse und Eigenschaften der im Laufe der thermischen Zersetzung entstandenen Zwischenprodukte angegeben. Es wurde beobachtet, da\ die Zersetzung der Thiocyanat- und Selenocyanatliganden zu einer scheinbaren schwachen Zunahme des Probengewichts führt. Dieses PhÄnomen wird im Zusammenhang mit infolge der Abspaltung von Schwefel- oder SelendÄmpfen auftretenden Änderungen des Auftriebs diskutiert.

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Résumé On décrit et discute la TG et l'ATD des composés Mn(phén)₂X₂ (X=CN^–, CNO^–, NCS^– et NCSe^–), Mn(phén) (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ et Mn(NCSe)₂ (oùphén=1,10 phénantroline). On propose des schémas de décomposition à partir des résultats de TG et d'ATD et, si possible, on donne l'analyse et les propriétés des produits intermédiaires formés lors de la décomposition thermique. On a observé que la décomposition des ligands de thiocyanate et de sélénocyanate entraine une faible augmentation apparante du poids du prélèvement. On explique ce phénomène par les variations de poussée résultant du dégagement de vapeurs de soufre ou de sélénium.

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()₂₂, () (NCS)₂, Mn(NCS)₂ Mn(NCSe)₂, X=CN^–, CNO^–, NCS^–, NCSe^– =1.10. , , - , . . - , .

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We wish to express our thanks to Professor S. C. Bevan for helpful advice, particularly in connection with the buoyancy effect noted for thiocyanate and selenocyanate complexes.     

Temperature-programmed reduction and oxidation of bimetallic catalysts Rh?Ag/Al2O3

Investigations of temperature-programmed reduction and oxidation of bimetallic catalysts Rh–Al₂O₃ seem to indicate that there are no strong interactions between rhodium and silver. Bimetallic catalysts rather show the additive properties of individual components, i. e. rhodium and silver.

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- Rh–Al/Al₂O₃ . , .

     

Thermal decomposition of Cu(I) phosphine complexes

The thermal decomposition of Cu(I) phosphine complexes of the general types (CuXPPh₃)₄, [CuX(PPh₃)₂] and [CuX(PPh₃)₃] was investigated.The thermal decomposition of (CuXPPh₃)₄, where X denotes Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, NO ₃ ^– and PPh₃=P(C₆H₅)₃, occurs with formation of a phosphine oxide intermediate. For the remaining complexes this intermediate was not proved in the thermal decomposition.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung der Cu(I)-Phosphinkomplexe vom allgemeinen Typ (CuXPPh₃)₄ und [CuX(PPh₃)₂], wie auch [CuX(PPh₃)₃] wurde untersucht. Die thermische Zersetzung von (CuXPPh₃)₄, wobei X=Cl^–, Br^–, I^– und NO ₃ ^– bedeutet und PPh₃=P(C₆H₅)₃, verläuft unter Bildung eines Phosphinoxid Zwischenproduktes, bei den übrigen Komplexen konnte dieses im Laufe der thermischen Zersetzung nicht nachgewiesen werden.

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Résumé On a étudié la décomposition thermique des complexes phosphine-Cu(I) de formule générale (CuXPPh₃)₄, [CuX(PPh₃)₂], [CuX(PPh₃)₃]. La décomposition thermique de (CuXPPh₃)₄, où X désigne Cl^–, Br^–, I^– et NO ₃ ^– , et PPh₃=P(C₆H₅)₃, s'effectue avec formation d'un oxyde de phosphine intermédiaire; avec les autres complexes, cet intermédiaire n'a pas été mis en évidence au cours de la décomposition thermique.

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(CuXPPb₃)₄ [CuX(PPh₃)₂] [CuX(PPh₃)₃]. (CuXPPh₃)₄, X=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, NO ₃ ^– , PPh₃=(₆₅)₃ . .

     

Transformed steroids. 180. Stereospecific transformation of 17Β-hydroxy-17α-ethynylsteroids into various 17α-substituted 17Β-ethynylsteroids

The use of a dicobalt hexacarbonyl protective group permitted us to carry out the stereospecific conversion of 17-hydroxy-17-ethynylsteroids into branched 17-R-substituted 17-ethynylsteroids (R-OH, OAc, OMe, NCS, and F).Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 675–681, March, 1990.     

Conductance of iron(III) laurate solutions in binary liquid mixtures

Summary The specific conductivity of iron(III) laurate solutions in binary liquid mixtures shows that the soap aggregates into micelles and CMC is found to be independent of temperature and concentration of benzene, acetone and tetrachloromethane in 1-butanol. The variation of molecular conductance,, with soap concentration, C, is expressed by the equation: = 10^AC^B. Both constants A and B vary with solvent composition but B remains constant with increase in temperature. Several parameters such as molecular conductance at infinite dilution, , dissociation constant, K, heat of dissociation, H, entropy, S and free energy, G of dissociation of soap have been evaluated and the effect of the nature of solvents has been discussed.     

Catalytic and physico-chemical properties of Al2O3?H3PO4 system, II. Donor-acceptor properties

Donor-acceptor properties of catalysts containing different quantities of orthophosphoric acid on -alumina were studied. The decrease in N₂O decomposition rate was found to be parallel with that of one-electron donor sites. Catalysts containing more than 0.4 mmol H₃PO₄/g Al₂O₃ exhibit individual surface properties due to the formation of an aluminium phosphate phase in the surface layer.

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- , -Al₂O₃. , N₂O . , 0,4 H₃PO₄/ Al₂O₃ .

     

Formation of the active component of a vanadium-molybdenum oxide catalyst in acrolein oxidation

An acrolein-containing reaction mixture reduces V⁵⁺ to V⁴⁺, accompanied by decomposition of the ammonium salt of vanadium-molybdenum-silicon heteropolyacid (HPA) to form a compound with the tentative composition of VMo₃O_11+x, which is the active component of the catalyst.

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V⁵⁺ V⁴⁺, VMo₃O_II+X, .

     

Study of thermal properties of endellite clay compound

The temperature dependence of the thermal properties (specific heat,C _p, thermal diffusivity,a, and thermal conductivity,K) of endellite clay has been investigated over the temperature rangeR·TT/280 °C using the plane temperature wave technique. The experimental results showed that in the initial stage of temperature rise botha andK diminish exponentially with increasing temperature up to 100 °C. Above 100 °C, the thermal parameters are found to reach stable values, namely,C _p=0.22±0.008 cal g^–1 deg^–1,a=(5.0±0.18)–10^–4 cm² sec^{– 1} andK=(2.2±0.16) · 10^–4 cal cm^–1 sec^–1 deg^–1. The explanation of the results was supported by using DTA and TG analysis.

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Zusammenfassung In einem Temperaturbereich zwischen Raumtemperatur und 280 °C wurde die Temperaturabhängigkeit der thermischen Eigenschaften (spezifische WärmeC _p, Temperaturleitfähigkeita, WärmeleitfähigkeitK) von Endellittonerde untersucht. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, daß sowohla als suchK im ersten Abschnitt der Temperaturzunahme mit steigender Temperatur bis 100 °C exponentiell abnehmen. Oberhalb 100 °C erreichen die Parameter stabile Werte:C _p=0,22 ±0,008 cal g^–1 deg^–1,a=(5,0±0,18)·10^–4 cm² sec^–1 undK=(2,2±0,16)·10^–4 cal cm^–1 sec^–1 deg^–1. Die Erklärung der Ergebnisse wurde unter Zuhilfenahme von DTA und TG durchgeführt.

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( _p, ) T280°. , 100° K . 100° _n=,22 ±0,008 · ^–1· ^–1, =5,0±0,18·10^{–4 2}· ^–1 K=2,2±0,16· 10^–4 · ^–1· ^–1· ^–1. .

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We wish to thank Dr. N. Afify, Phys. Dept. Assiut University, for his assistance during DTA and TGA analysis.     

Spin conversion of positronium in paramagnetic solutions studied by age-momentum-correlation method

Correlated measurement of the lifetime and of the lineshape of the 511 keV annihilation radiation of positrons (age-momentum correlation, AMOC) has become a powerful tool for investigating reactions of positron or positronium in condensed matter as a function of time. The beam-based ⁺ AMOC method installed at the Stuttgart relativistic positron beam facility (E _kin ^e+ 4MeV) offers substantial advantages over the conventional E coincidence technique resulting in a fast data taking due to the unity detection efficiency of the ⁺ scintillator which provides the start signal for the lifetime measurement. In this paper the application of AMOC to positronium chemistry is illustrated by the study of spin conversion of positronium in the system methanol/HTEMPO as a function of HTEMPO (4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl, a paramagnetic solute) concentration. The same technique can be applied to other systems and other reactions in positronium chemistry, e. g., oxidation or complex formation.     

Cracking of cumene on vanadium doped silica-alumina

The influence of small admixtures of vanadium on the activity of a silica-alumina catalyst in cumene cracking has been investigated. A correlation has been established between the catalytic and acidic properties of the vanadium doped catalyst.

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