Reactions of hydroxyl radicals with polystyrene

The reaction of polystyrene with hydroxyl radicals, generated by the photolysis (λ > 300 nm) of H₂O₂, has been studied at 25° in dichloromethane solution, both under vacuum conditions and in presence of O₂. Spectroscopic analyses suggest the presence of phenols and hydroxymucondialdehydes (when O₂ is present) among the reaction products, indicating that OH addition occurs at the phenyl groups of the polymer. By comparison with initiated oxidation reactions under the same conditions, it is concluded that the OH radicals undergo mainly addition reactions. A mechanism has been produced to account for the products. The significance of OH addition reactions in the oxidation of polystyrene is considered, the OH radicals being produced by hydroperoxide decomposition during oxidation, and the products having been previously identified as containing mucondialdehydes.     

Thermal studies on thorium(IV) complexes of 1-butyl-1-methylpiperazinium iodide

Thorium(IV) complexes of the type Th(NO₃)₄·3L·2C₂H₅OH, Th(SCN)₄·L·C₂H₅OH and Th(SO₄)₂·2L·2C₂H₅OH (L=1-butyl-1-methylpiperazinium iodide(I) have been synthesised. From thermogravimetric (TG) curves, the decomposition pattern of the compounds has been analysed. The order, activation energy and apparent activation entropy of the thermal decomposition reaction have been elucidated. The heat of reaction has been calculated from differential thermal analysis (DTA) studies.     

Thermoanalytical investigations of decomposition course of copper oxysalts

The thermal decomposition of basic copper carbonate (malachite; CuCO₃·Cu(OH)₂) in a dynamic atmosphere of air or nitrogen was studied via TG, DTA and DSC at different heating rates. The non-isothermal kinetic and thermodynamic parameters were estimated. The decomposition course was thoroughly followed by examining the structural and morphological consequences of calcining the material at elevated temperatures by IR, XRD and SEM. The results obtained showed that in air CuCO₃·Cu(OH)₂ released 0.5 H₂O at 195°C, transforming into the azurite structure 2CuCO₃·Cu(OH)₂. Decomposition then commenced, through two endothermic steps maximized at 325 and 430°C. The resultant product maintained the water released from the decomposition process up to 650–750°C. A schematic decomposition pathway has been proposed in terms of the thermal and physicoanalytical results.     

Differential thermal studies of polymethyl methacrylate-impregnated cement pastes

Differential thermal curves have been obtained for two polymethyl methacrylate-impregnated cement pastes prepared at a water/cement ratio of 0.37 and 0.70. Complex thermal effects, including a substantial decrease in the endothermal peak for Ca(OH)₂ decomposition, were observed in samples heated in air. These effects originate in the portland cement paste, in the polymer, and from interactions between the polymer and the hydrated cement during heating. Less complex effects resulted when DTA was carried out in N₂. There was no evidence of a reaction between the hydrated cement and PMMA during impregnation.     

Thermal decomposition of gallium nitrate hydrate Ga(NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript>×<Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis>H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The thermal decomposition of gallium nitrate hydrate (Ga(NO₃)₃·xH₂O) to gallium oxide has been studied by TG/DTG and DSC measurements performed at different heating rates. It is concluded that 8 water molecules are present in the hydrate compound. The anhydrous gallium nitrate does not form at any temperature as the reaction consists of coupled dehydration/decomposition processes that occur with a mechanism dependent on heating rate. TG measurements performed with isothermal steps (between 31 and 115°C) indicate that Ga(OH)₂NO₃ forms in the first stage of the reaction. Such a compound undergoes further decomposition to Ga(OH)₃ and Ga(NO₃)O, compounds that then decompose respectively to Ga(OH)O and finally to Ga₂O₃ and directly to Ga₂O₃. Diffuse reflectance Fourier transform IR spectroscopy (DRIFTIR) has been of help in assessing that the reaction consists of parallel dehydration/decomposition processes.     

Kinetics of isothermal decomposition of Cu(II) succinate

The isothermal decomposition of Cu(CH₂COO)₂ has been studied at 473–523 K using material in the form of powder and pellets. The isothermal decomposition of Cu(II) succinate to cupric oxide takes placevia the intermediate formation of 2 CuCO₃·Cu(OH)₂. The X-ray diffraction technique has been employed to identify the decomposition products. The decomposition curves are best fitted by two kinetic stages: (i) a linear law, and (ii) a unimolecular law. The activation energies for the two stages are 153 ± 10 kJ/mole, and 115 ± 8 kJ/mole, respectively. It has been observed that pelleting has no effect on the kinetics. DTG, DTA and TG curves of the sample have also been recorded. The order of reaction has been calculated from these curves.     

Crystal structure of Mg2(OH)2CO3, deduced from the topotactic thermal decomposition of artinite

By means of single-crystal X-ray diffraction of nondecomposed, partly, and fully decomposed artinite (Mg₂(OH)₂CO₃·3H₂O), it has been shown that the intermediate product of decomposition, Mg₂(OH)₂CO₃, is not amorphous. Its unit cell has been determined and a model of its structure has been deduced, which can account for both the lattice parameters and the relative orientations of the unit cells of artinite, intermediate product, and magnesium oxide found experimentally. The decomposition reaction can be described as a topotactic process with conservation of chains in both and additional conservation of layers in the second step.     

Thermal behaviour of 8-hydroxyquinoline complexes with nickel(II)/copper(II)/zinc(II) hydroxides

Thermal behaviour of M(OH)₂(8-HQ)₂ (M=Ni, Cu and Zn; 8-HQ=8-hydroxyquinoline) has been studied by dynamic TG and DTA methods in nitrogen atmosphere. The percent weights lost in different temperature range was calculated from TG curves. The mode of decomposition has been supported by endotherms observed in DTA curves of the respective compounds.     

The Stability of α‐Hydroperoxyalkyl Radicals

High‐level ab initio and Born–Oppenheimer molecular dynamic calculations have been carried out on a series of hydroperoxyalkyl (α‐QOOH) radicals with the aim of investigating the stability and unimolecular decomposition mechanism into QO+OH of these species. Dissociation was shown to take place through rotation of the C?O(OH) bond rather than through elongation of the CO?OH bond. Through the C?O(OH) rotation, the unpaired electron of the radical overlaps with the electron density on the O?OH bond, and from this overlap the C=O π bond forms and the O?OH bond breaks spontaneously. The CH₂OOH, CH(CH₃)OOH, CH(OH)OOH, and α‐hydroperoxycycloheptadienyl radical were found to decompose spontaneously, but the CH(CHO)OOH has a decomposition energy barrier of 5.95 kcal mol^?1 owing to its steric and electronic features. The systems studied in this work provide the first insights into how structural and electronic effects govern the stabilizing influence on elusive α‐QOOH radicals.     

„Die Kristallstruktur von Molybdännitridchlorid,MoNCl3”︁

The thermal decomposition of CoCO₃ Co(OH)₂ (H₂O)_0,5 in the temperature range from 20 to 600°C, in air as well as in a dynamic nitrogen atmosphere, employing TGA, DTA, chemical analysis, and X-ray analysis, has been investigated. The course of the process in N₂ differs completely from that in air, passing through a number of stages. The most probable mechanism of decomposition is proposed and an interpretation of the phenomena is given.     

The Effect of Flower-Like Magnesium Hydroxide Nanostructure on the Thermal Stability of Cellulose Acetate and Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene

Flower-like magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂) nanostructures were synthesized via a simple hydrothermal reaction at relatively low temperature. The Mg(OH)₂ nanostructures were then added to acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) and cellulose acetate (CA) polymers. The effect of Mg(OH)₂ nanostructures on the thermal stability of the polymeric matrixes has been investigated. The thermal decomposition of the nanocomposites shifts towards higher temperature in the presence of the Mg(OH)₂. The enhancement of thermal stability of nanocomposites is due to endothermically decomposition of magnesium hydroxide that releases of water and dilutes combustible gases. Nanostructures and nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), UL-94 test and limiting oxygen index (LOI) analysis.     

纳米阻燃氢氧化镁/聚氧化乙烯复合聚合物电解质

合成了纳米氢氧化镁作为聚氧化乙烯(PEO)基聚合物电解质的增塑剂和阻燃剂,并对其进行X射线衍射(XRD)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)和热重(TG)分析研究.制得的氢氧化镁为片状六方晶体,尺寸在50-80nm之间,纳米氢氧化镁在340℃时开始热分解.对纳米氢氧化镁/PEO复合聚合物电解质的电化学研究结果显示:纳米氢氧化镁/PEO复合聚合物电解质的离子电导率随着添加纳米氢氧化镁的质量分数的增加先增大后减小,其在5%-10%之间时,复合聚合物电解质的离子电导率达到最大值.纳米氢氧化镁的添加使复合聚合物电解质的阳极氧化电位有一定程度的提高,纳米氢氧化镁具有改善PEO阳极抗氧化能力的作用.     

Thermal studies of some biologically active oxovanadium(IV) complexes containing 8-hydroxyquinolinate and hydroxamate ligands

The thermal decomposition behaviours of oxovanadium(IV)hydroxamate complexes of composition [VO(Q)_2?n(HL^1,2)_n]: [VO(C₉H₆ON)(C₆H₄(OH)(CO)NHO)] (I), [VO(C₆H₄(OH)(CO)NHO)₂] (II), [VO(C₉H₆ON)(C₆H₄(OH)(5-Cl)(CO)NHO)] (III), and [VO(C₆H₄(OH)(5-Cl)(CO)NHO)₂] (IV) (where Q?=?C₉H₆NO^? 8-hydroxyquinolinate ion; HL¹?=?[C₆H₄(OH)CONHO]^? salicylhydroxamate ion; HL²?=?[C₆H₃(OH)(5-Cl)CONHO]^? 5-chlorosalicylhydroxamate ion; n?=?1 and 2), which are synthesised by the reactions of [VO(Q)₂] with predetermined molar ratios of potassium salicylhydroxamate and potassium 5-chlorosalicylhydroxamate in THF?+?MeOH solvent medium, have been studied by TG and DTA techniques. Thermograms indicate that complexes (I) and (III) undergo single-step decomposition, while complexes (II) and (IV) decompose in two steps to yield VO(HL^1,2) as the likely intermediate and VO₂ as the ultimate product of decomposition. The formation of VO₂ has been authenticated by IR and XRD studies. From the initial decomposition temperatures, the order of thermal stabilities for the complexes has been inferred as III?>?I > II?>?IV.     

Preparation and thermal decomposition of indium hydroxide

Summary Indium hydroxides were prepared by the mixing of aqueous indium nitrate solution with sodium or ammonium hydroxide solutions under various conditions. The thermal decomposition of the resulting materials was examined by thermogravimetry, differential thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction study and infrared spectroscopy. It has been found that sodium hydroxide solution is more suitable than the addition of ammonium hydroxide solution to prepare indium hydroxide in well crystallization; the thermal decomposition of indium hydroxide, in which the composition is In(OH)₃·xH₂O where x￡2, proceeds according to the following process: In(OH)₃·xH₂O?cubic In(OH)₃?cubic In₂O₃     

Thermal decomposition of synthetic hydrotalcites reevesite and pyroaurite

A combination of high resolution thermogravimetric analysis coupled to a gas evolution mass spectrometer has been used to study the thermal decomposition of synthetic hydrotalcites reevesite (Ni₆Fe₂(CO₃)(OH)₁₆·4H₂O) and pyroaurite (Mg₆Fe₂(SO₄,CO₃)(OH)₁₆·4H₂O) and the cationic mixtures of the two minerals. XRD patterns show the hydrotalcites are layered structures with interspacing distances of around 8.0. Å. A linear relationship is observed for the d(001) spacing as Ni is replaced by Mg in the progression from reevesite to pyroaurite. The significance of this result means the interlayer spacing in these hydrotalcites is cation dependent. High resolution thermal analysis shows the decomposition takes place in 3 steps. A mechanism for the thermal decomposition is proposed based upon the loss of water, hydroxyl units, oxygen and carbon dioxide.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Al(OH)<Subscript>3</Subscript>, Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> Nanoparticles and Polymeric Nanocomposites

Applying of the most toxic halogenated and aromatic flame retardants is limited with respect to the environmental requirements. Nontoxic Al(OH)₃ nanoparticles were synthesized via a simple surfactant-free precipitation reaction at room temperature. The effect of various precipitation-agents on the morphology of the products was investigated. Al(OH)₃ nanoparticles were added to the polysulfone and poly styrene (PS) matrices. Electron microscope images show excellent dispersion of aluminium hydroxide in PS matrix. Nanoparticles appropriately enhanced both thermal stability and flame retardant property of the polymeric matrices. The enhancement of flame retardancy is due to endothermic decomposition of Al(OH)₃ that absorbs heat and simultaneously releases of water (makes combustible gases diluted and cold). Dispersed nanoparticles play the role of a barrier layer against flame, oxygen and polymer volatilization. Al(OH)₃ was converted to Al₂O₃ and its photo-catalyst property in degradation three different organic dyes as pollutants was investigated.     

The decomposition of ethanol vapour by infrared radiation from a pulsed HF-laser

The decomposition of ethanol vapour induced by infrared radiation from a pulsed HF-laser has been studied as a function of pressure. At high pressures, above 10 torr, the main primary processes appear to be:C₂H₅OH → H₂ + CH₃CHO,C₂H₅OH → C₂H₄ + H₂O,C₂H₅OH → CH₃ + CH₂OHin a ratio of 3:2:1 which is independent of pressure. At low pressures the process yielding C₂H₄ and H₂O becomes dominant. The results suggest that the high pressure behaviour involves a “thermal” decomposition with collisional processes dominating, whereas at low pressures the decomposition is due to multiple photon absorption which at the lowest pressures approaches a collision-free unimolecular decomposition.     

Mechanism of thermal decomposition of hydrated copper nitrate in vacuo

The general scheme of three-stage thermal decomposition of Cu(NO₃)₂·3H₂O to CuO has been refined based on evolved-gas-analysis data with a quadrupole mass analyzer (Jackson et al., Spectrochim. Acta Part B, 50 (1995) 1423). Quantitative evaluation of the composition of the gaseous products shows that the first stage involves primarily deaquation, and the second stage, primarily denitration of the original hydrated nitrate. The basic nitrate formed in the second stage most probably has the formula Cu(NO₃)₂·3Cu(OH)₂. It has been established that the molecular oxygen observed in the third stage of decomposition is produced by catalytic decomposition of NO₂ on the surface of CuO. The presence of Cu-containing ions in all stages of the process is consistent with the gasification mechanism of thermal decomposition.     

Determination of the Number of OH Radicals in EB-Irradiated Humid Gases Using Oxidation of CO

Electron beam (EB) technology has an advantage for treating dilute environmental pollutants in gases due to high-density population of active species such as radicals and atoms. In general, OH radicals play an important role of initiating the decomposition and removal of such pollutants. It is quite important to understand the behavior of OH radical production for the development of efficient decomposition/removal processes and the comparison with other purification methods. The number of OH radicals produced in humid N₂ at doses of 2.0–10.0 kGy with dose rates of 0.17–2.55 kGy/s under 1-MeV EB irradiation was indirectly determined using an index of oxidation of CO to CO₂, which has been used in atmospheric chemistry. An experiment under conditions where all OH radicals produced react with CO demonstrated that the concentration of CO₂ increased linearly with doses of 0–10 kGy, and the G(OH) was estimated as 4.90.