Estimation of average heat capacities of condensed phase transformation products in the Y−Ba−Cu−O system

A method of calculation of average heat capacities of phase transformation products of complex oxides is suggested. The method takes into account the physical state of products and the increase in the heat capacities of products due to the change of entropy at a phase transformation. Average heat capacities of products formed in a congruous melting of compounds (YCuO₂ and Y₄Ba₃O₉), in an incongruous melting of compounds (Y₂Cu₂O₅, BaCuO₂, BaCu₂O₂, Y₂BaCuO₅, YBa₂Cu₃O₇, YBa₂Cu₃O₆) and in a decomposition in a crystalline state of compounds (Y₂BaO₄, Y₂Ba₂O₅, Y₂Ba₄O₇, Ba₂CuO₃, Ba₃Cu₅O₈, YBa₂Cu_3.5O_7.5, YBa₂Cu₄O₈, YBa₂Cu₅O₉) was estimated by using three methods.     

Phase equilibria in the system NiO-V2O5-Fe2O3 in subsolidus area

Reactivity of FeVO₄ towards Ni₂V₂O₇ and Ni₃V₂O₈ in the solid state was investigated. On the base of XRD and DTA results, phase diagrams in subsolidus area of the FeVO₄-Ni₂V₂O₇ and FeVO₄-Ni₃V₂O₈ intersections of the ternary system NiO-V₂O₅-Fe₂O₃ have been worked out and the phase diagram of this ternary system in subsolidus area in the whole component concentration range has been verified. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

The systems Zr(Nb,Ti)(R)O2−δ, R=Yb, Ca—optimization of mixed conductivity and comparison with results of other systems (R=Y and Gd)

In this work we address the optimization of mixed conductivity in fluorite compounds based on zirconia. Phase relations of the new systems YbO_1.5-NbO_2.5-ZrO₂, and CaO-NbO_2.5-ZrO₂ are presented. The limit of the cubic defect fluorite phase in YbO_1.5-NbO_2.5-ZrO₂ closely resembles that of the system YO_1.5-NbO_2.5-ZrO₂, whilst in CaO-NbO_2.5-ZrO₂ is narrow extending to include composition Ca_0.255Nb_0.15Zr_0.595O_1.82 at 1500°C. The influence of dopant ion size, charge and composition on ionic conduction is assessed and parallels are drawn with the systems YO_1.5-NbO_2.5-ZrO₂ and YO_1.5-TiO₂-ZrO₂. Comparison of these results with published data on the Ti containing systems CaO-TiO₂-ZrO₂, GdO_1.5-TiO₂-ZrO₂ shows that the highest mixed conducting compositions can only be offered in the system YO_1.5-TiO₂-ZrO₂ out of all the systems here studied.     

Hydrolysis and Oxidation Products of the Chemical Warfare Agents 1,2-Bis[(2-chloroethyl)thio]ethane Q and 2,2′-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)diethyl Ether T

Syntheses of diols of structure [HOCH₂CH₂S]₂(CH₂)_n in 86–95% yield from the sodium salt of 2-mercaptoethanol and Br(CH₂)_nBr (n = 1 to 5) or in 60–90% yield from 2-chloroethanol and NaS(CH₂)_nSNa (n = 2 to 5) are described. The diol [HOCH₂CH₂SCH₂CH₂]₂O was prepared in 82% yield from the sodium salt of 2-mercaptoethanol and [ClCH₂CH₂]₂O, and in 88% yield from 2-chloroethanol and [HSCH₂CH₂]₂O. Mono- and bis-sulfoxides and bis-sulfones of these species were prepared in generally high yield by treatment with an equivalent of KIO₄ in aqueous methanol, two equivalents of NaIO₄ in aqueous methanol, or four equivalents of H₂O₂ in trifluoroacetic acid respectively. The compounds are important analytical standards for investigating the fate of the chemical warfare agents sesquimustard Q and oxygen mustard T in environmental samples.     

Synthesis,Structure, and Theoretical Study of Trifluoromethyl Derivatives of C84(23) Fullerene

Trifluoromethylation of a higher fullerene mixture with CF₃I was performed in ampoules at 550 °C. HPLC separation followed by crystal growth and X‐ray diffraction study resulted in the structure elucidation of nine CF₃ derivatives of D_2d‐C₈₄ (isomer 23). The molecular structures of C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₄, C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₈, C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₀, C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₂, two isomers of C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₄, two isomers of C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₆, and C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₈ were discussed in terms of their addition patterns and the relative formation energies. Extensive theoretical DFT calculations were performed to identify the most stable molecular structures. It was found that the addition of CF₃ groups to the C₈₄(23) fullerene is governed by two main rules: no additions in positions of triple hexagon junctions and predominantly para additions in C₆(CF₃)₂ hexagons on the fullerene cage. The only exception with an isolated CF₃ group in C₈₄(23)(CF₃)₁₂ is discussed in more detail.     

Hammett Correlation in the Accelerated Formation of 2,3-Diphenylquinoxalines in Nebulizer Microdroplets

The accelerated formation of 2,3-diphenylquinoxalines in microdroplets generated in a nebulizer has been investigated by competition experiments in which equimolar quantities of 1,2-phenylenediamine, C₆H₄(NH₂)₂, and a 4-substituted homologue, XC₆H₃(NH₂)₂ [X = F, Cl, Br, CH₃, CH₃O, CO₂CH₃, CF₃, CN or NO₂], or a 4,5-disubstituted homologue, X₂C₆H₂(NH₂)₂ [X = F, Cl, Br, or CH₃], compete to condense with benzil, (C₆H₅CO)₂. Electron-donating substituents (X = CH₃ and CH₃O) accelerate the reaction; in contrast, electron-attracting substituents (X = F, Cl, Br and particularly CO₂CH₃, CN, CF₃ and NO₂) retard it. A structure–reactivity relationship in the form of a Hammett correlation has been found by analyzing the ratio of 2,3-diphenylquinoxaline and the corresponding substituted-2,3-diphenylquinoxaline, giving a ρ value of −0.96, thus confirming that the electron density in the aromatic ring of the phenylenediamine component is reduced in the rate-limiting step in this accelerated condensation. This correlation shows that the phenylenediamine acts as a nucleophile in the reaction.     

Synthetic and Structural Studies on the Cyclic Bis(amino)stannylenes Sn[(NR)2C10H6‐1, 8] and their Reactions with SnCl2 or Si[(NCH2But)2C6H4‐1, 2] (R = SiMe3 or CH2But)

Treatment of {HNR}₂C₁₀H₆‐1, 8 [R = SiMe₃ ( 1 ), CH₂Bu^t ( 2 )] with Sn[N(SiMe₃)₂]₂ afforded the cyclic stannylene Sn[{NR}₂C₁₀H₆‐1, 8] [R = SiMe₃ ( 3 ), CH₂Bu^t ( 4 )]. From 3 and SnCl₂ in THF and crystallisation from toluene, the product was the crystalline tetracyclic compound ( 5 ) as the (toluene)_0.5‐solvate. Reaction of 4 with the silylene Si[(NCH₂Bu^t)₂C₆H₄‐1, 2] ( 6 ) [abbreviated as Si(NN)] in benzene and crystallisation in presence of Et₂O furnished the crystalline tricyclic complex Sn[{Si(NCH₂Bu^t)₂C₆H₄‐1′, 2′}₂‐{(NCH₂Bu^t)₂C₁₀H₆‐1, 8}] ( 7 ) as the Et₂O‐solvate. Complex 5 slowly dissociated into its factors 3 and SnCl₂ in toluene, but rapidly in THF. Solutions of 7 in C₆D₆, C₇D₈ or THF‐d₈, studied by multinuclear, variable temperature NMR spectroscopy, revealed the presence of an equilibrium between 8 (an isomer of 7 , in which the skeletal atoms of the eight‐membered ring were , rather than the of 7 ) and 4 + 2 Si(NN), with 8 dominant in PhMe but not in THF; additionally 8 was shown to be fluxional and solutions of 8 in C₆D₆ or C₇D₈ decomposed to give the silane Si(NN)[(NCH₂Bu^t)₂C₁₀H₆‐1, 8], 6 and Sn metal. The X‐ray structures of 3 , 5 and 7 are presented.     

The decomposition of the oxalate precursor and the stability and reduction of the YBa2Cu4O8 superconductor studied by TG coupled with FTIR and by XRD

The 124 superconductor YBa₂Cu₄O₈ was prepared from the oxalate precursor Y₂(C₂O₄)₃. ·4BaC₂O₄·8CuC₂O₄·xH₂O at one atmosphere oxygen pressure. In O₂ the precursor decomposes in one step at 300°C and more gradually (300°–600°C) in Ar. The stability of the superconductor is strongly dependent on the gas atmosphere: in O₂ and in air there is no significant weight change as long as the temperature does not exceed 800°C, whereas in a 1% O₂-99%N₂ mixture decomposition starts at about 670°C with the formation of CuO and YBa₂Cu₃O_x withx<7. The reduction of YBa₂Cu₄O₈ in a 5% H₂-95% Ar mixture takes place in at least four major steps with formation of products such as Y₂O₃, BaO, Cu₂O, Cu, BaY₂O₄ and Ba₄Y₂O₇.     

Hypercoordinated diorganoantimony(III) compounds of types [2-(Me2NCH2)C6H4]2SbL and [PhCH2N(CH2C6H4)2]SbL (L = Cl,ONO2, OSO2CF3). Synthesis,structure and catalytic behaviour in the Henry reaction

The compounds [2-(Me₂NCH₂)C₆H₄]₂SbL (L = ONO₂ ( 2 ), OSO₂CF₃ ( 3 )) and [PhCH₂N(CH₂C₆H₄)₂]SbL (L = ONO₂ ( 5 ), OSO₂CF₃ ( 6 )) were prepared by reacting [2-(Me₂NCH₂)C₆H₄]₂SbCl ( 1 ) and [PhCH₂N(CH₂C₆H₄)₂]SbCl ( 4 ), respectively, with the appropriate silver(I) salt in a 1:1 molar ratio. The new species 2 – 6 were structurally characterized in solution using multinuclear NMR and in the solid state using infrared spectroscopy. The solid-state structures for compounds 2 , 4 and 6, as well as for the hydrolysis ionic product [{2-(Me₂N⁺HCH₂)C₆H₄}{2-(Me₂NCH₂)C₆H₄}SbOH][CF₃SO₃]⁻ ( 3h ) were determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Medium to strong intramolecular N→ Sb interactions were observed in all these four compounds, thus resulting in hypercoordinated organoantimony(III) species 14-Sb-6 in 2 and 10-Sb-4 in the cation of 3h and in 4 and 6 . Compounds 1 – 6 and the starting amines PhCH₂NMe₂ and PhCH₂N(CH₂C₆H₄Br-2)₂ were investigated as catalysts in the Henry (nitroaldol) addition of nitromethane to benzaldehyde. The activity of compounds 1 – 6 resulted as an effect of the cooperation of the positively charged antimony with the negatively charged nitrogen.     

The Molybdenum(V) and Tungsten(VI) Oxoazides [MoO(N3)3], [MoO(N3)3⋅2 CH3CN], [(bipy)MoO(N3)3], [MoO(N3)5]2−, [WO(N3)4], and [WO(N3)4⋅CH3CN]

A series of novel molybdenum(V) and tungsten(VI) oxoazides was prepared starting from [MOF₄] (M=Mo, W) and Me₃SiN₃. While [WO(N₃)₄] was formed through fluoride–azide exchange in the reaction of Me₃SiN₃ with WOF₄ in SO₂ solution, the reaction with MoOF₄ resulted in a reduction of Mo^VI to Mo^V and formation of [MoO(N₃)₃]. Carried out in acetonitrile solution, these reactions resulted in the isolation of the corresponding adducts [MoO(N₃)₃?2 CH₃CN] and [WO(N₃)₄?CH₃CN]. Subsequent reactions of [MoO(N₃)₃] with 2,2′‐bipyridine and [PPh₄][N₃] resulted in the formation and isolation of [(bipy)MoO(N₃)₃] and [PPh₄]₂[MoO(N₃)₅], respectively. Most molybdenum(V) and tungsten(VI) oxoazides were fully characterized by their vibrational spectra, impact, friction and thermal sensitivity data and, in the case of [WO(N₃)₄?CH₃CN], [(bipy)MoO(N₃)₃], and [PPh₄]₂[MoO(N₃)₅], by their X‐ray crystal structures.     

Fluorinated phosphorus compounds: Part 8. The reactions of bis(fluoroalkyl) phosphorochloridates with sulfur nucleophiles

The reactivity of bis(fluoroalkyl) phosphorochloridates to nucleophiles is summarised. Previous data and the results described here indicate that reactivities decrease in the order: amines>alcohols>thiols. The synthesis of CF₃CH₂OP(O)(SEt)₂ in 30% yield was accomplished by treating CF₃CH₂OP(O)Cl₂ with two molar equivalents of EtSH and Et₃N in ether. The chloridates (CF₃CH₂O)₂P(O)Cl and (C₂F₅CH₂O)₂P(O)Cl did not react with MeSH in ether at −78 °C or when heated with Pb(SMe)₂ in benzene. Ethanethiol and propanethiol reacted with fluorinated chloridates in the presence of triethylamine to give thiolates (R_FO)₂P(O)SR in 13-41% yield where R_F was CF₃CH₂, C₂F₅CH₂, C₃F₇CH₂ or (CF₃)₂CH and R was Et or n-Pr. Similarly, reaction of phosphorobromidates (R_FCH₂O)₂P(O)Br, made by brominating the corresponding bis(fluoroalkyl) H-phosphonates, with benzenethiol gave derivatives (R_FCH₂O)₂P(O)SPh in 43 and 46% yield where R_F was CF₃ and C₂F₅, respectively. Treatment of the chloridothiolate Cl(EtO)P(O)SMe, prepared in two steps from triethyl phosphite, with fluoroalcohols and triethylamine in ether gave species R_FO(EtO)P(O)SMe in 62-74% yield where R_F was CF₃CH₂, C₂F₅CH₂, C₃F₇CH₂ or (CF₃)₂CH. The reactions of bis(trifluoroethyl) phosphorochloridate with 2-mercaptoethanol, 3-mercaptopropanol and ethane-1,2-dithiol gave several unexpected products whose structures were tentatively assigned.     

Reactivity in the solid state between CoWO4 and RE2WO6 where RE = Sm, Eu, Gd

Reactivity in the solid state between CoWO₄ and some rare-earth metal tungstates RE₂WO₆ (RE = Sm, Eu, Gd) was investigated by the XRD method. Two families of new isostructural cobalt and rare-earth metal tungstates, Co₂RE₂W₃O₁₄ and CoRE₄W₃O₁₆, were synthesized. The Co₂RE₂W₃O₁₄ phases are formed by heating in air the CoWO₄ and RE₂WO₆ compounds mixed at the molar ratio 2:1, while the CoRE₄W₃O₁₆ phases are synthesized at the molar ratio of CoWO₄/RE₂WO₆ equals to 1:2. The Co₂RE₂W₃O₁₄ phases as well as the CoRE₄W₃O₁₆ compounds crystallize in the orthorhombic system. The Co₂RE₂W₃O₁₄ and CoRE₄W₃O₁₆ compound melt above 1150 °C. A melting manner of the Co₂RE₂W₃O₁₄ and CoRE₄W₃O₁₆ compounds was determined in an inert atmosphere. The formation of CoWO_4−x phase was observed during heating in an inert atmosphere.     

Adsorption properties of hydrazine on pristine and Si-doped Al12N12 nano-cage

The interaction of hydrazine (N₂H₄) molecule with pristine and Si-doped aluminum nitride (Al₁₂N₁₂) nano-cage was investigated using the density functional theory calculations. The adsorption energy of N₂H₄ on pristine Al₁₂N₁₂ in different configurations was about –1.67 and –1.64 eV with slight changes in its electronic structure. The results showed that the pristine nano-cage can be used as a chemical adsorbent for toxic hydrazine in nature. Compared with very low sensitivity between N₂H₄ and Al₁₂N₁₂ nano-cage, N₂H₄ molecule exhibits high sensitivity toward Si-doped Al₁₂N₁₂ nano-cage so that the energy gap of the Si-doped Al₁₂N₁₂ nano-cage is changed by about 31.86% and 37.61% for different configurations in the Si_Al model and by about 26.10% in the Si_N model after the adsorption process. On the other hand, in comparison with the Si_Al model, the adsorption energy of N₂H₄ on the Si_N model is less than that on the Si_Al model to hinder the recovery of the nano-cage. As a result, the Si_N Al₁₂N₁₁ is anticipated to be a potential novel sensor for detecting the presence of N₂H₄ molecule.     

Combined DTA and XRD Study of Sintering Steps Towards YAl3(BO3)4

Sintering processes in the Y₂O₃–Al₂O₃–B₂ O₃ system and its subsystems (Y₂O₃–B₂O₃ and Al₂ O₃–B₂O₃) have been investigated by using combined DTA and XRD measurements to get a better understanding of solid state chemical changes resulting in the formation of yttrium aluminum borate (YAl₃(BO₃)₄, YAB) phase and to study the possible role and contribution of various simple borates formed also in the former processes. Two new exothermic heat effects of YBO₃ formation have been detected by DTA in the Y₂O₃–B₂O₃ system between 720 and 980°C. In the Al₂O₃–B₂O₃ system a new experimental XRD profile of Al₄B₂O₉ was observed. Formation of these borates seems to promote the nucleation of double borate YAB below 1000°C. Conversion of Al₄B₂O₉ to Al₁₈B₄ O₃₃ was observed after a long term (10 h) sintering at 1050°C. Similarly, an increased formation of YAB has been observed as a product of the sintering reaction between YBO₃ and Al₁₈B₄O₃₃ at 1150°C. The two latter single borates are found to be identical with the high temperature decomposition products of YAB. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Unknown thermal properties of ZnSb2O6 and Zn7Sb2O12 compounds

The investigations by XRD, DTA/TG and IR methods show that two compounds: ZnSb₂O₆ and Zn₇Sb₂O₁₂ are formed in the ZnO-α-Sb₂O₄ system in air. Oxygen contained in the air participates in the synthesis of these compounds. ZnSb₂O₆ was observed as an intermediate phase, during the Zn₇Sb₂O₁₂ synthesis. The temperature of the β→α-Zn₇Sb₂O₁₂ transition was fixed at 1225±10°C. The mechanisms of the reactions of ZnSb₂O₆ and Zn₇Sb₂O₁₂ thermal decomposition have been proposed. The IR studies of α and β-Zn₇Sb₂O₁₂ have initially indicated that the structures of both polymorphous forms differ in the reciprocal connection of the SbO₆ and ZnO₆ octahedra and the ZnO₄ tetrahedra.     

The epitaxial growth of gaas using alkylarsine: Part 2. molecular orbital calculation

Semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations were carried out for the compounds (C₂H₅)₃As, (C₂H₅)₃Ga and RAsH₂ (R = C₂H₅, i-C₃H₇, i-C₄H₉, and t-C₄H₉) by using the CNDO/2-U program, and their capability of β-elimination reaction is compared on the basis of the torsion energy to the transition state, electrostatic interactions and orbital overlapping between the central atom and the β-hydrogen, and bond order of the metal-carbon, and carbon-hydrogen bond. In the comparison of (C₂H₅)₃As with (C₂H₅)₃Ga, we found that the β-elimination of (C₂H₅)₃As could hardly be expected to take place in the thermal decomposition. The capability of β-elimination would be smaller in C₂H₅AsH₂ than that in (C₂H₅)₃As. Moreover when the ethyl group is replaced by a t-butyl group in RAsH₂, the β-elimination reaction appears to become more difficult and a large possibility for a radical process is suggested.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a Cu14 Hydride Cluster Supported by Neutral Donor Ligands

The copper hydride clusters [Cu₁₄H₁₂(phen)₆(PPh₃)₄][X]₂ (X=Cl or OTf; OTf=trifluoromethanesulfonate, phen=1,10‐phenanthroline) are obtained in good yields by the reaction of [(Ph₃P)CuH]₆ with phen, in the presence of a halide or pseudohalide source. The complex [Cu₁₄H₁₂(phen)₆(PPh₃)₄][Cl]₂ reacts with CO₂ in CH₂Cl₂, in the presence of excess Ph₃P, to form the formate complex [(Ph₃P)₂Cu(κ²‐O₂CH)], along with [(phen)(Ph₃P)CuCl].     

含O2高温高压CO2环境中3Cr钢腐蚀产物膜特征

采用高温高压反应釜分别开展3Cr钢在CO2和O2共存、单独CO2和单独O2三种气体条件下的腐蚀实验,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、能量色散X射线能谱(EDS)和电化学方法研究了3Cr钢在高温高压含有O2的CO2环境中的腐蚀产物膜特征.结果表明,在含有O2的CO2的条件下,3Cr钢表面腐蚀产物膜疏松多孔,主要成分为FeCO3、Fe3O4和Fe2O3,腐蚀产物中未见明显Cr元素富集,3Cr钢表现出点蚀的腐蚀形态.3Cr钢在高温高压含O2的CO2腐蚀条件下内外膜层电阻(Rf1、Rf2)和电荷传递电阻Rt均比仅含有CO2腐蚀环境的低,双电层电容(Cdl)和内外膜层电容(Cf1、Cf2)均比仅含有CO2腐蚀环境的高.含有O2的CO2条件下,其保护性显著低于单一CO2条件下形成的腐蚀产物膜.提出了在含O2的CO2气体条件下,3Cr钢表面存在由多种物质组成的腐蚀产物,这导致腐蚀产物疏松多孔,不会形成单一CO2条件下存在的显著提高腐蚀产物膜保护性的Cr(OH)3层,从而促进了3Cr钢的析氢腐蚀和酸性介质中的吸氧腐蚀的机理.     

Synthesis,Thermal Isomerization in Solution and in Solid Phase of the Complexes [Pt(RCN)2Cl2]

The interaction of the clathrate Pt₆Cl₁₂ · 0.1 EtCl · 5.7H₂O with RCN nitriles results in cis-[Pt(PhCH₂CN)₂Cl₂] and in [Pt(RCN)₂Cl₂] (R = CH₂CO₂Et, Ph) complexes as a mixture of cis- and trans-isomers which separated and characterized. Cis-[Pt(MeCN)₂Cl₂] has been synthesized using a well known technique of K₂[PtCl₄] interaction with acetonitrile in water. Heating cis-[Pt(RCN)₂Cl₂] (R = Me, CH₂Ph, CH₂CO₂Et) in the solid phase leads to cis-trans isomerization. In case of cis-[Pt(PhCN)₂Cl₂] thermal conversion results in trans-[Pt(PhCN)₂Cl₂] but the process of geometrical isomerizations accompained by a considerable decomposition of starting material and/or final products. Boiling of cis-[Pt(PhCH₂CN₂)Cl₂] in mixture of EtNO₂? PhCH₂CN or cis-[Pt(EtCO₂CH₂CN)₂Cl₂] in MeNO₂ or EtNO₂ solutions results in complete cis-trans conversion. Similarily heating of cis-[Pt(RCN)₂Cl₂] (R = Me, Ph) in solution produces an equilibrium mixture of cis- and transisomers.     

Potentiometric enzyme electrode for urea based on electrochemically prepared polypyrrole membranes

The present study explores the attractiveness of combining flow-injection (FI) with lead hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) to improve the selectivity and sensitivity of analysis. Lead hydride was generated in three acid-oxidant media: HNO₃-(NH₄)₂S₂O₈, lactic acid-K₂Cr₂O₇ and HNO₃-H₂O₂. The effect of chemical parameters (acid-oxidant concentration and NaBH₄ concentration) was investigated and the performance of each generation medium in terms of interferences, sensitivity and detection limits was compared with that obtained in batch mode. In all cases improved sensitivity (HNO₃-H₂O₂, 0.8 ng Pb; lactic acid-K₂Cr₂O₇, 0.2 ng Pb; (NH₄)₂S₂O₈-HNO₃, 4ng Pb) was obtained, most notably in HNO₃-H₂O₂, which provided 12 times higher sensitivity than in batch mode and sharper absorption peaks. Furthermore, interference by Cu and Ni was lower in the proposed FI-HG system. Compared with the batch mode, about 10 to 100 times higher concentrations of interferent are tolerated in the sample. The use of FI also allows work at a lower NaBH₄ concentration. The method was applied to the determination of lead in water samples with a sampling frequency of 180 samples per hour. In terms of both sensitivity and freedom from interferences, lactic acid-K₂Cr₂O₇ was the best of the generation media tested.On leave from the School of Environmental Studies, Jadavpur University, Calcutta 700032, India