Simple screening method for the fast determination of clenbuterol in animal feeds

Summary A simple method for the determination of clenbuterol is described. It is extracted from the sample at pH 3 and then at pH 11, followed by partitioning the analyte into water at pH 3 and reextraction into ethyl acetate at pH 9. Clenbuterol is oxidized with KMnO₄ to clenbuteron for GC-determination. Recoveries for 0.01– 1.0 mg/kg were between 70% and 110% (standard deviation ±14%, n = 18).

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Eine einfache Screening-Methode zur schnellen Bestimmung von Clenbuterol in tierischen Futtermitteln

     

Thermoanalytical investigations of silicone caoutchouc polymers and silicone rubbers,I

The investigations proved that isothermal thermogravimetry yields useful information on the thermal stability of silicone caoutchouc and silicone rubber. It was established that the thermal degradation is a first-order reaction. Measurements and calculations verified that in multicomponent systems the resultant degradation curve obtained by isothermal measurements is formed additively from the degradation curves of the components, i.e. the thermal decompositions of the components proceed independently of one another.

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Zusammenfassung Die isotherme Thermogravimetrie liefert nützliche Informationen über die thermische Stabilität von Silkonkautschuk und Silikongummi. Der thermische Abbau verläuft nach einer Reaktion erster Ordnung. Messungen und Berechnungen haben bestätigt, daß in Vielkomponentensystemen die resultierende isotherme Zersetzungskurve sich additiv aus den Zersetzungskurven der Komponenten zusammensetzt, d. h., daß die thermische Zersetzung der Komponenten unabhängig voneinander verläuft.

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Electron-impact-induced anisotropic etching of silicon by hydrogen

The etch rate of silicon in a hydrogen low-pressure discharge plasma can be strongly enhanced by electron bombardment, reaching presently up to 1000 Å/min. The etch rate increases linearly with increasing electron current density and hydrogen pressure (range 0.05–0.7 mbar) and decreases with increasing temperature, yielding an activation energy of –4.2 kcal/mole in a temperature range of 80 to 300°C. The etching remains anisotropic within the whole pressure range studied.     

Strategies to vectorize conventional SCF-Cl algorithms

Recent high-performance computers, especially supercomputers, achieve very high-speed operations but bring about serious I/O problems in quantum chemical computations. Strategies to vectorize conventional SCF-CI algorithms are discussed relating to the I/O problems. The conventional SCF-CI algorithm which is proposed here reduces I/O processing by eliminating all sorting routines and redundant integral files and generates directly nonzero and nonredundant PK integrals with a vectorizable canonically-ordered list. The new implementation has been undertaken and successfully realized as a program system named GSCF3. The vector to scalar acceleration rate of GSCF3 on the HITAC S-810 are as follows: 2.5 5 in the AO integral evaluation, 5 12 in the SCF calculation, 15 30 in the four-index integral transformation, 10 20 in the CI matrix diagonalization, and overall 510 through SCF-CI.     

Comparative analysis of purity determination methods using a differential scanning calorimeter

Comparative analysis of several methods for purity determination using DSC is presented. This is based on a mathematical model including the construction of theoretical melting curves for two-component systems and the calculation of recorded melting curves with the help of a set of equations describing the formation of a DSC output signal. It is shown that the true accuracy of purity determinations in the range of impurity concentrations ¯x=0.005–0.02 does not exceed 30–50%.

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Zusammenfassung Eine Vergleichende Analyse verschiedener Methoden zur Reinheitsbestimmung mittels DSC wurde ausgeführt. Diese basiert auf einem mathematischen System, daß die Konstruktion theoretischer Schmelzkurven für Zweikomponentensysteme und die Berechnung von registrierten Schmelzkurven mit Hilfe einer Reihe die Ausbildung des DSC-Signals beschreibenden Gleichungen in sich einschließt. Es wird gezeigt, daß die Genauigkeit der Reinheitsbestimmungen bei Konzentrationen der Verunreinigungen von ¯X₂=0.005–0.02 30–50% nicht überschreitet.

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Determination of traces of sodium alkylbenzenesulphonate by high-performance liquid chromatography. Application to water

Summary For the trace determination of sodium alkylbenzenesulphonate (ABS) by HPLC the following conditions were employed: Shimadzu ZORBAX SIL Column (5 m, 4.6 mm i.d. x 150 mm) as stationary phase, 0.2% ammoniaethanol (v/v) as mobile phase, UV detector at 225 nm, injection volume 12 l. The chromatograms of ABS were simple and sharp (detection limit of ABS 0.02 g in 12 l of ethanol). The calibration curves of ABS were linear in a concentration range of 0.03 0.3 g in 12 l of ethanol. In the case of linear sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate positive errors of 1 4% were caused by non-ionic surfactants or laurylsulphate (6 times excess), 10 50% positive errors were caused by 2 6 times excess of household detergents.Standard water samples containing ABS were treated with a weak base anion-exchange resin, the adsorbed ABS were eluted, and then determined either by HPLC or by the methylene blue spectrophotometric method. Recoveries of ABS in water were about 92 107% by HPLC.

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Bestimmung von Spuren Natriumalkylbenzolsulfonat mit Hilfe der HPLC. Anwendung auf Wasser

Zusammenfassung Für die Spurenbestimmung von Natriumalkylbenzolsulfonat (ABS) durch HPLC werden die folgenden Bedingungen empfohlen:Shimadzu ZORBAX SIL (5 m, 4,6 mm x 150 mm) als stationäre Phase, 0,2% Ammoniak/Ethanol als mobile Phase, UV-Detektor bei 225 nm, Injektionsvolumen 12 l. Die erhaltenen Chromatogramme sind einfach und scharf (Nachweisgrenze 0,02 g in 12 ml Ethanol). Die Eichkurven sind im Konzentrationsbereich von 0,03–0,3 g in 12 l Ethanol linear. Im Falle des linearen Natriumdodecylbenzolsulfonats werden bei Anwesenheit von nicht-ionischen oberflächenaktiven Substanzen oder von Laurylsulfat in 6fachem Überschuß positiver Fehler von 1–4% erhalten; bei 2–6fachem Überschuß von Haushaltswaschmitteln ergeben sich positive Fehler von 10–50%.Standard-Wasserproben werden zunächst einer Behandlung mit einem Anionenaustauscher unterzogen, die adsorbierten ABS eluiert und durch HPLC oder nach der Methylenblaumethode analysiert. Wiederfindungsraten liegen bei 92–107%.

     

Determination of solid state basicity of rare earth oxides by thermal analysis of their carbonates

Relative basicities of the rare earth oxides (M₂O₃) were determined from the measurement by TG - DTA of decomposition temperatures of the carbonates of Ce, Pr, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er and Yb. From the comparison of this data with that published by Head and Holley, a sequence of basicity has been proposed for the entire range of rare earth oxides. This sequence in decreasing basicities is: La > Pr ~ Nd > Sm > Gd ~ Eu > Tb ~ Ho ~ Er > Dy Tm Yb Lu > Ce. Basicity of rare earth oxides, therefore, does not decrease progressively with an increase in atomic number.

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Zusammenfassung Die relative Basizität der Seltenerdenoxide (M₂O₃) wurde mittels der durch TG-DTA-Untersuchungen festgestellten Zersetzungstemperaturen der Karbonate folgender Metalle bestimmt: Ce, Pr, Sm,Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er und Yb. Aufgrund eines Vergleiches der hier ermittelten Daten mit denen von Head und Holley wird für die Basizität der Seltenerdenoxide folgende Reihenfolge aufgestellt: La > Pr Nd > Sm > Gd Eu > Tb Ho Er > Dy Tm Yb Lu > Ce. Wie ersichtlich nimmt die Basizität der Seltenerdenoxide mit ansteigender Ordnungszahl nicht progressiv ab.

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This research forms part of a larger nationally coordinated program on natural gas conversion conducted in collaboration with the Divisions of Materials Science & Technology and Fuel Technology, and with BHP Melbourne Research Laboratories.

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The author is grateful to Dr E. Patsalides of Sydney University for his generous donation of eight rare-earth oxides. The author wishes to thank the colleagues for their contribution to this work: Mr K. Riley and Mr W. Godbeer (chemical analysis), Dr P. F. Nelson and Mr R. Quezada (FTIR analysis), Mr A. Home (XRD analysis), Mr S. P. Chatfield (thermal analysis) and the project leader, Mr R. J. Tyler for his constant encouragement and valuable suggestions.     

The consistency of repeated H2?O2 titration cycles on supported Pt catalysts

H₂ and O₂ uptakes at 296 K on a Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst remained constant during repeated H₂–O₂ titration cycles conducted in a high vacuum adsorption system. Previously reported variations in these uptakes are attributed to adsorption of contaminants during desorption conditions. Also, it was found that nearly 40% of the H₂ adsorbed could be removed by degassing at 296 K for 1 hr.

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H₂ O₂ 296 Pt/Al/₂O₃ H₂–O₂, . . , 40% H₂ 1 296 .

     

Oxidation of L-sorbose and 2,3;4,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-L-sorbose over supported platinum and palladium catalysts

Oxidation of L-sorbose and 2,3;4,6-di-O-isopropylidene--L-sorbose by oxygen (air) has been studied over supported Pt and Pd catalysts. The results indicate that the activity and stability of these catalysts are greatly dependent on their composition and preparation conditions.

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A rapid separation of Sr from Ca by solvent extraction with dicarbollides in the presence of EDTA and polyethylene glycols

A typical composition of the solvent extraction system suitable for a rapid separation (3 min shaking) of Ca and Sr (separation factors 5000) in both tracer and macroconcentrations involves: organic phase–0.11M Li-dicarbollide and 1.65% Slovafol 909 in a mixture of 40% vol. CCl₄ and 60% nitrobenzene; aqueous phase–0.15M EDTA, 0.1M (H, Li)Ac (acetate buffer), pH5.2. Replacing Slovafol 909 (suitable for the preconcentration of RdSr) by polyethylene glycol 400 enhances the distribution ratioD _Sr by a factor of 7 and by a factor of 2. Using Na salts instead of Li ones IowersD _Sr by a factor of 100 and does not affect the value. When separating macroamounts of Ca from Sr traces, care must be exercised to ensure the desired pH value and free EDTA concentration.     

IR spectroscopic determination of protonation heats of bases on catalyst surfaces

IR spectra of pyridine adsorbed on zirconium phosphate and zeolite HNaY were studied at temperatures of 400–500 K. Protonation heats of pyridine determined on the OH groups of zirconium phosphate and zeolite HNaY having theOH at 3640 cm^–1, are 65±6.0 and 172±16 kJ/mol, respectively.

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400–500 K , HNaY. OH (Q=65±6, /) OH HNaY cOH 3640 ^–1 (Q=172±16 /).

     

Gamma radiolysis of Methyl Red solution and reaction induced by γ-irradiated NaCl in Methyl Red

The -radiolysis of Methyl Red solution in HCl medium at pH=2 has been studied along with energy transfer reaction brought about byF and hole centers of -irradiated NaCl. The G-values for degradation of the azo dye indicator by radiolysis and -irradiated salt were determined as 9·10^–1 and 4.8·10^–3, respectively. The kinetic rate constants (k) of degradation are evaluated as 2·10^–5 rad^–1 in the case of direct radiolysis, while for the irradiated salt it is 2·10^–7 rad^–1. The extent of degradation by direct -radiolysis is 100–200 times greater as compared to that by the -irradiated salt. The same mechanism is proposed for radiolysis as well as the reaction induced by -irradiated sodium chloride.     

Donorstärken in 1,2-Dichloräthan

Zusammenfassung Kalorimetrische und spektrophotometrische Untersuchungen über die Donorstärke einer Anzahl nicht-wäßriger Lösungsmittel zeigen, daß die relative Reihung der Donorstärken unabhängig von der Natur des Akzeptors ist. Die Donorreihung lautet gegenüber SbCl₅, Jod und Phenol folgendermaßen: Pyridin > Dimethylsulfoxid > Dimethylacetamid Dimethylformamid > > Trimethylphosphat Diphenylphosphoroxychlorid > Diäthyläther > Aceton > Propandiol-1,2-carbonat > Acetonitril > > Selenoxychlorid Phosphoroxychlorid Benzoylchlorid > > Thionylchlorid > Sulfurylchlorid.

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Calorimetric and spectrophotometric work on the donor strength of various non-aqueous solvents have shown that the relative order of donor strength is independent from the nature of the acceptor. The order of donor strength towards SbCl₅, I₂ and phenole is pyridine > dimethylsulfoxide > dimethylacetamide dimethylformamide > trimethylphosphate diphenylphosphonic chloride > diethyl ether > acetone > propane diol-1,2-carbonate > acetonitrile > selenium oxychloride phosphorus oxychloride benzoyl chloride > thionyl chloride > sulfuryl chloride.

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Oxidation of Formic and Oxalic Acids in an Electrodeless Electrochemical Reaction

Decomposition of formic and oxalic acid and of sodium formate and sodium oxalate (0.1 M solutions) in an electrodeless electrochemical reaction was studied. The oxidation kinetics was analyzed in terms of the previously developed model. The decomposition yields of formic acid and sodium formate are 0.5 and 1 molecule/(100 eV), respectively, which is comparable with the radiation-chemical decomposition yield, taking into account the installation efficiency.     

Über einige Komplexboride von Übergangsmetallen

Zusammenfassung Dreistofflegierungen in dem Kombinationen {Mo, W}-{Fe, Co, Ni}-B; {V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W}-B-Al werden vornehmlich auf die Existenz von Komplexboriden hin untersucht. Die isotypen Phasen Mo₂CoB₂, Mo₂NiB₂, W₂FeB₂, W₂CoB₂ und W₂NiB₂ sind strukturell mit Mo₂FeB₂ verwandt, aber doch von dieser Phase verschieden. Gefunden werden außerdem die isotypen Phasen MoCoB und WCoB. Das Problem der -Phase wird diskutiert. In manchen Fällen tritt ein Zwischenzustand auf, der vermutlich durch Stapelfehler einer Unterzelle (c/3 in hexagonaler Aufstellung) hervorgerufen wird. Neben dem Auftreten ternärer Phasen bei Nb-B-Al und Ta-B-Al wird eine ausgeprägte Mischphasenbildung: (Nb, Al)B₂ und (Ta, Al)B₂ beobachtet. Der Dreistoff: Mo-B-Al ist durch die ternäre Phase MoBAl gekennzeichmet, ferner tritt der durch Al stabilisierte CrB-Typ auf (Mo_0,45B_0,50Al_0,05). Die Gleichgewichtsverhältnisse in denT-B-Al-Dreistoffen werden abgeschätzt.

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Alloys of the combinations {Mo, W}-{Fe, Co, Ni}-B, {V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W}-B-Al have been examined with respect to the existence of complex borides. The phases of the approximate formula Mo₂CoB₂, Mo₂NiB₂, W₂FeB₂, W₂CoB₂ and W₂NiB₂ have been found to be isotypic. They do however not correspond to Mo₂FeB₂ having U₃Si₂ structure. Two other complex borides of formula MoCoB and WCoB have been detected having the same crystal structure. The problem of the -phases which partially contain boron will be discussed considering the supposedly occurring stacking faults of a subcell unit (c=c/3 for hexagonal symmetry). Besides formation of ternary compounds for: Nb-B-Al and Ta-B-Al an extended solid solution (Nb, Al)B₂ and (Ta, Al)B₂ has been observed. The Mo-B-Al-system is characterized by the ternary phase of formula MoBAl. Mo-monoboride having CrB-type has been found to be stabilized by a small amount of Al, thus Mo_0,45B_0,50Al_0,05 being formed. The phase equilibria within the ternary systems have been established for the major part.

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Sol-Gel Derived Nanocomposites and Nanoporous Oxide Powders and Related Coatings for the Reversible Chemisorption of Hydrogen Sulfide

Two types of nanocomposites and nanoporous powders and related coatings were prepared by the sol-gel route. These silica-based materials contain dispersed reactive oxides, ZnO and ZnCr₂O₄, respectively. Experiments evidenced their ability of reversible chemisorption of H₂S as ZnS. Their attractive porous characteristics (small pore size 2–2.5 nm, high specific surface area 900–1100 m²· g^–1, high porosity 50–60%) are not significantly modified during the successive treatments of H₂S chemisorption and oxide regeneration. These preliminary results encourage to pursue this study which aims at the preparation of nanofilters for the desulfurization of gas mixtures.     

Kinetic dual standard additions method for the determination of two mutually interfering analytes: Molybdate and tungstate

A kinetic dual standard additions method for determination of two mutually interfering analytes is proposed. The deviations of absorbance from additivity in kinetic systems, caused by synergistic effects of catalysts, are compensated with the defined synergistic catalytic coefficient. The hydrogen peroxide-iodide kinetic reaction catalysed by molybdate and tungstate was studied with the stopped-flow injection technique and the conditions for simultaneous determination of Mo and W established. The molybdenum and tungsten contents in different samples were determined with recoveries of 97.6 102.1% and 96.9 98.6%, and relative standard deviations of 2.3 3.4% and 1.6 2.6%, respectively.     

Catalyzed Determination of Phenylalanine with a Mimic Enzyme Constructed of β-Cyclodextrain Derivant

Phenylalanine was catalyzed and determined with mimic phenylalanine oxidase constructed by the reaction of -cyclodextrin (or -CD) and m-carboxyl benzenesulfonyl chloride with iron trichloride in hydrogen peroxide. The method is simple and convenient. The linear range of this method is 0–0.8233 mmol/L, the detection limit is 8.354 mol/L, the RSD is 0.96% (n = 8), and the recovery rate is 95.8–103.5% when used to test an edulcorator (aspartame) sample.     

Laboratory studies on the adsorption behavior of americium

With increasing global nuclear activities, there is a growing interest in understanding the migration behavior of transuranic elements in the terrestrial environment. The laboratory investigations on the adsorption behavior of AM(III) (10^–7M) in aqueous solutions showed that there was not adsorption of Am(III) on glass or polyethylene vials from aqueous solutions at pH<3. The rate of adsorption was found to be inversely related to the (H⁺) in the pH range 4–7. It was also found to be strongly influenced by stirring/shaking as well as by the presence of particulate matter in the aqueous phase. The presence of particulate matter (>0.6 m) in the aqueous solutions significantly inhibits the adsorption rate. Attempts to fit the kinetic data (collected on filtered [particle size >0.6 m] or unfiltered distilled water at pH 6) to the reversible or irreversible first order rate equation did not successfully indicate the complexity of the adsorption process. The presence of 20mg/liter of humic acid at pH 6.3 completely inhibits the adsorption of Am on glass surfaces.     

Determination of239,240Pu and241Am in environmental samples

An accurate and reliable method has been developed and routinely carried out for the sequential determination of^239,240Pu and²⁴¹Am in environmental samples. After suitable pretreatment.^239,240Pu and²⁴¹Am are separated from other elements by means of the anion exchange resin method. Americium-241 is purified by coprecipitation with calcium oxalate and then ion exchanged in mixed media of the mineral acid-methanol. In the analysis,²⁴²Pu (or²³⁶Pu) and²⁴⁴Cm are used as chemical yield monitors. The recoveries of the yield monitors in the analyses of some kinds of environmental samples were 7080% for plutonium and 7686% for curium. The concentration of^239,240Pu in the coastal sea water were 7.022 Bq/l and that of²⁴¹Am was 1.26.3 Bq/l. The mean concentrations of^239,240Pu in the edible parts of the marine products ranged from 0.22 to 7.4 mBq/kg · fresh and those of²⁴¹Am ranged from 0.11 to 2.6 mBq/kg · fresh.