Synthese von Clathratverbindungen des Typs Cd(mea) m [Pd(CN)4] ·nG

The preparation, identification and some properties of three new clathrate compounds Cd(mea)[Pd(CN)₄] · 2C₆H₆, Cd(mea)₂[Pd(CN)₄] · C₄H₄S and Cd(mea)₂[Pd(CN)₄] · C₄H₄NH (mea = HO-CH₂-CH₂-NH₂) are described.

     

Über eine neue mikrochemische Schnellbestimmungsmethode für Antimon

Zusammenfassung Antimon(III)- und Antimon(V)-Verbindungen lassen sich nach Überführung in Na₃[SbS₄] durch Fällung mit [Cr en₃]Cl₃·3 1/2H₂O als [Cr en₃] [SbS₄]·2 H₂O quantitativ bestimmen. Es wird eine Arbeitsvorschrift angegeben, die es gestattet, in 5 bis 10 ccm Lösung 1 bis 2 mg Sb mit hinreichender Genauigkeit zu bestimmen.

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Summary After being converted to Na₃[SbS₄], antimony(III) and antimony(V) compounds can be determined quantitatively by means of [Cr en₃]Cl₃·3 1/2 H₂O which gives a precipitate of the formula [Cr en₃][SbS₄]·2 H₂O. Directions are given for a technique which allows to determine in 5–10 cc. of solution, 1–2 mg. Sb with sufficient accuracy.

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Résumé On peut doser quantitativement des combinaisons d'antimoine(III) et d'antimoine(V), après les avoir transformé par précipitation avec [Cr en₃]Cl₃· 3 1/2 H₂O en [Cr en₃][SbS₄]·2 H₂O. L'auteur indique une méthode d'analyse, permettant de doser avec une exactitude suffisante 1–2 mg de Sb dans 5–10 ccm de solution.

     

Thermal expansion in 3d-metal Prussian Blue Analogs—A survey study

We present a comprehensive study of the structural properties and the thermal expansion behavior of 17 different Prussian Blue Analogs (PBAs) with compositions M^II₃[(M′)^III(CN)₆]₂·nH₂O and M^II₂[Fe^II(CN)₆]·nH₂O, where M^II=Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn, (M′)^III=Co, Fe and n is the number of water molecules, which range from 5 to 18 for these compounds. The PBAs were synthesized via standard chemical precipitation methods, and temperature-dependent X-ray diffraction studies were performed in the temperature range between −150 °C (123 K) and room-temperature. The vast majority of the studied PBAs were found to crystallize in cubic structures of space groups Fm3?m, F4?3m and Pm3?m. The temperature dependence of the lattice parameters was taken to compute an average coefficient of linear thermal expansion in the studied temperature range. Of the 17 compounds, 9 display negative values for the average coefficient of linear thermal expansion, which can be as large as 39.7×¹0⁻⁶ K⁻¹ for Co₃[Co(CN)₆]₂·12H₂O. All of the M^II₃[Co^III(CN)₆]₂·nH₂O compounds show negative thermal expansion behavior, which correlates with the Irving–Williams series for metal complex stability. The thermal expansion behavior for the PBAs of the M^II₃[Fe^III(CN)₆]₂·nH₂O family are found to switch between positive (for M=Mn, Co, Ni) and negative (M=Cu, Zn) behavior, depending on the choice of the metal cation (M). On the other hand, all of the M^II₂[Fe^II(CN)₆]·nH₂O compounds show positive thermal expansion behavior.     

Structural studies on 3-acetyl-1,5-diaryl and 3-cyano-1,5-diaryl formazan chelates with cerium(III), thorium(IV) and uranium(VI)

Summary Solid complexes of 3-acetyl-1,5-diaryl and 3-cyano-1,5-diaryl formazans were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, NMR, TGA and DTA analyses. Based on these studies, the suggested general formula for the complexes is [M(HL) _m (OH^–) _n or (NO ₃ ^– or Cl^–) _x ·(H₂O) _y or (C₂H₅OH orDMSO) _z , where HL=formazanM=Ce³⁺, Th⁴⁺, and UO ₂ ²⁺ ,m=1–2,n=0–3,x=0–3,y=0–4 andz=0–3. The metal ions are expected to have coordination numbers 6–8.

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Strukturuntersuchungen an 3-Acetyl-1,5-diaryl- und 3-Cyan-1,5-diaryl-formazan-Chelaten mit Cer(III), Thorium(IV) und Uran(VI)

Zusammenfassung Die hergestellten Chelate wurden mittels Elementaranalyse, IR, NMR, TGA und DTA charakterisiert. Darauf basierend wird die generelle Formel [M(HL) _m (OH^–) _n bzw. (NO ₃ ^– oder Cl^–) _x ·(H₂O) _y oder (C₂H₅OH bzw.DMSO) _z ] vorgeschlagen, wobei HL=Formazan,M=Ce³⁺, Th⁴⁺ oder UO ₂ ²⁺ ,m=1–2,n=0–3,x=0–3,y=0–4 undz=0–3. Die Metallionen haben Koordinationszahlen von 6–8.

     

Synthesis,characterization and antiviral activity of nickel-substituted rare earth molybdosilicic heteropoly blues

A series of novel heteropoly blues, Ln₂H₂[SiMo₁₁Ni(H₂O)O₃₉] · nH₂O (Ln = La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, or Gd), had been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, i.r., u.v., c.v., t.g.–d.t.a., XPS, ²⁹Si-n.m.r., electrochemistry and magnetic susceptibility. Compared with non-reduced heteropolyoxometallates, the heteropoly blue anion in Ln₂H₂[SiMo₁₁Ni(H₂O)O₃₉] · nH₂O still retains the -Keggin structure but with a slight distortion, with Ni and Mo atoms distributed statistically in the crystal. The antiviral activities of these complexes have been studied using tomato mosaic virus. Ln₂H₂[SiMo₁₁Ni(H₂O)O₃₉] · nH₂O show excellent antivirus activities, and the cure rate reaches to 80–90%.     

Synthesis and physico-chemical studies of some polynuclear mixed carboxylate complexes of nickel(II)

A number of polynuclear mixed carboxylates of nickel(II) with the general composition [Ni(OOCCH₃)_2–n (OOCR) _n ] _x (whereR=C₁₃H₂₇, C₁₅H₃₁, C₁₇H₃₅ and C₂₁H₄₃ andn=1 or 2) have been synthesized by the transacylation reactions of anhydrous nickel acetate with higher carboxylic acids in refluxing toluene. On recrystallization from benzene-alcohol mixtures, mono-alcoholate complexes, Ni(OOCCH₃)_2–n (OOCR) _n ·ROH (whereR=CH₃ and C₂H₅) have been isolated. All these derivatives have been characterized by the molecular weight determinations, infra-red and electronic reflectance spectra and magnetic susceptibility measurements.

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Synthese und Eigenschaften einiger gemischter Carboxylat-Komplexe von Nickel(II)

Zusammenfassung Komplexe des Typs [Ni(OOCCH₃)_2–n (OOCR) _n ] _x (mitR=C₁₃H₂₇, C₁₅H₃₁, C₁₇H₃₅ und C₂₁H₄₃,n=1 oder 2) wurden aus wasserfreiem Nickelacetat mit höheren Carbonsäuren in siedendem Toluol erhalten. Bei der Kristallisation aus Benzol-Alkohol-Mischungen wurden Monoalkoholate Ni(OOCCH₃)_2–n (OOCR) _n ·ROH (mitR=CH₃ und C₂H₅) isoliert. Die Charakterisierung der Komplexe erfolgte mittels Molekulargewichtsbestimmung, Infrarot- und Elektronenspektren und der Messung der magnetischen Susceptibilität.

     

Reactions of chromium(III) complexes with ferricyanide. Magnetism of K2[Cr(salen)(H2O)][Fe(CN)6]·H2O and the crystal structure of [trans-Cr(tn)2Cl2]3[Fe(CN)6]·6H2O [salen2− = N,N′-ethylenebis(salicylideneaminato) dianion,tn = 1,3-diaminopropane]

Two Cr^III–Fe^III complexes, K₂[Cr(salen)(H₂O)][Fe(CN)₆]·H₂O (1) and [trans-Cr(tn)₂Cl₂]₃[Fe(CN)₆]·6H₂O (2), have been prepared. Crystal structure determination shows that complex (2) possesses an ionic salt structure. General physical measurements and magnetic studies indicate that (1) assumes a cyanide-bridged dinuclear structure, and that the Cr^III–Fe^III magnetic coupling through the cyanide bridge is antiferromagnetic, which can be rationalized by the overlap of magnetic orbitals of the same symmetry.     

Supramolecular framework adducts constructed of hexamethylenetetramine,aquated alkali metal cationic clusters,and hexacyanoferrates(II/III)

The reaction of alkali metal hexacyanoferrate(II/III) with (CH₂)₆N₄ (hexamethylenetetramine, abbreviated HMT) in an acidic medium yielded crystalline compounds of stoichiometries HK₂[Fe¹¹¹(CN)₆]·2HMT·4H₂O, H₂K₂[Fe¹¹(CN)₆]·2HMT·4H₂O, and HNa₂[Fe¹¹¹(CN)₆]· 2HMT·5H₂O. Their crystal structures are based on a packing of three molecular components: neutral and/orprotonated HMT, hexacyanoferrate, and an alkali metal ion-water cluster. The resulting three-dimensional supramolecular framework is constructed from the coordination of the alkali metal ion by aqua ligands as well as [Fe(CN)₆]{n–} and HMT units, and further stabilization is achieved by hydrogen bonding between water molecules and the noncoordinated nitrogen atoms of HMT and hexacyanoferrate.     

Elektrochemisches Verhalten von Redox-Systemen in Lösungsmittelgemischen, 2. Mitt.: Das System K4[Fe(CN)6]-K3[Fe(CN)6] in Fettsäure-Wasser-Gemischen

Zusammenfassung Es wurden die elektrochemischen Eigenschaften des Redox-Systems K₄[Fe(CN)₆]-K₃[Fe(CN)₆] in Ameisensäure-Wasser-, Essigsäure-Wasser-, Propionsäure-Wasser- und n-Buttersäure-Wasser-Gemischen untersucht. Die Veränderungen des Redoxpotentials, der Leitfähigkeit und der Dielektrizitäts-konstante wurden studiert.Es wurde bewiesen, daß die Potentialveränderung des Redox-Systems bei kleiner Säurekonzentration (n _s<0,6–0,7) vor allem durch die Wasserstoffionen-Konzentration der Lösung bestimmt wird. Mit der Zunahme der H⁺-Konzentration nimmt die Aktivität des [Fe(CN)₆]^4– in größerem Maße ab als die des [Fe(CN)₆]^3–.Bei großer Säurekonzentration beeinflußt dagegen hauptsächlich die Anionsolvatation durch das Lösungsmittelgemisch die Verschiebung des Redoxpotentials. Die Solvatation ruft eine Strukturveränderung hervor, wodurch die Elektronen-population der Lösungsmittelmoleküle in der Nähe der Cyanoferrat-Ionen abnimmt, die Elektronen-Acceptor-Wirkung des Lösungsmittels wächst. Dieser Prozeß bewirkt in bekannter Weise die Zunahme des Redoxpotentials.

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The electrochemical behaviour of redox systems in mixed solvents, II.: TheK ₄[Fe(CN) ₆]-K ₃[Fe(CN) ₆] system in fatty acid-water mixtures

The electrochemical behaviour of the K₄[Fe(CN)₆]-K₃[Fe(CN)₆] system has been investigated in mixtures of water with formic, acetic, propionic and n-butyric acid, resp. The change of the redox potential, the conductivity and the dielectric constant has been studied. It has been proved that the change of the redox potential of the system at low acid concentration (n _s<0.6–0.7) is determined by the H⁺ concentration. Increasing the H⁺ concentration, the activity of the [Fe(CN)₆]^4– decreases in a higher extent than the activity of [Fe(CN)₆]^3–.On the other hand, at high acid concentration the shift in the redox potential is influenced first of all by the anion solvating effect of the solvent. The solvation causes such a change in the structure, that the electron population of the solvent molecules around the [Fe(CN)₆]^4– ions decreases, the acceptor strength of the solvent increases. It is well known that this process causes an increase in the redox potential.

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The crystal structure of tetraphenylphosphonium tetracyanohydroxooxorhenium(V)

Summary The crystal structure of (PPh₄)₂[ReO(OH)(CN)₄]·5H₂O has been determined from three-dimensional x-ray diffraction data. The light brown crystals are monoclinic, space group P2₁/n, with cell dimensionsa=16.753(2),b=19.928(2),c=15.338(2) Å and =101,894(1)°,z=4, D_m=1.45(1) g cm^–3. The anisotropic refinement of the 6088 observed reflections converged to R=0.077.The [ReO(OH)(CN)₄]^2– ion has a distorted octahedral geometry. Bond distances: Re =1.70(1), Re–OH=1.90(1) and ReC_av=2.12(2) Å. The Re atom is displaced by 0.08 Å out of the plane formed by the four carbon atoms towards the terminal oxo ligand.     

On the Lanthanide Ferrocyanides KLnFe(II)(CN)6·xH2O (Ln=La-Lu): Characterization and Thermal Evolution

The properties of a series of lanthanide hexacyanoferrate(II) n-hydrates were studied by thermal analysis, IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Thermal analysis results show that there are three kinds of complexes in this series, KLn[Fe(CN)₆]·4 H₂O (Ln=La-Nd), KSm[Fe(CN)₆]·3H₂O and KLn[Fe (CN)₆]·3.5H₂O (Ln=Eu-Lu). On the basis of IR spectra, only two different types of complexes show obvious differences. Indeed for the tetrahydrates, there is one OH stretching band; on the other hand, for the samarium phase and the 3.5 hydrates a splitting of HOH stretching mode is observed. The splitting of the H₂O band is correlated to a symmetry modification. The crystal structures of the three complexes KLn[Fe(CN)₆]·3.5H₂O (Ln=Eu, Er and Lu) were determined; they belong to orthorhombic symmetry (space group Cmcm). Heat-treated powders have been investigated by X-ray analysis which show the formation of thin needles of LnFeO₃ at 600°C.     

Interlayer inclusion of tetracyanonickelate anion and water molecules: The crystal and molecular structure of [-ZN(en)2-μ-(NC)2-NI-μ -(CN)2-ZN(en) -] n 2n+ ·n[NI(CN)4]2− · 3n H2O

The crystal structure of [Zn(en)₂- (NC)₂Ni(CN)₂ Zn(en)][Ni(CN)₄]· 3 H₂O consists of infinite positively charged wave-shaped layers of composition [Zn(en)₂-(NC)₂Ni(CN)₂- Zn(en)] _n ²ⁿ⁺ with the [Ni(CN)₄]^2– anions and water molecules included between them. Both Ni atoms exhibit square-planar coordination. The chelate bonded en (=ethylenediamine) and N-bonded cyano ligands around two independent zinc atoms form a deformed tetrahedron and a deformed octahedron, respectively. Yellow needles of the complex belong to the orthorhombic space groupPbcm witha = 6.977(1),b = 25.407(4),c = 14.876(2)Å,Z = 4,D _m = 1.74(1) g cm^–3 andD _c = 1.739 g cm^–3. The structure was refined toR = 6.31 %.     

Synthesis and X-ray crystal structures of Cs2[W(bpy)(CN)6]·2H2O and (AsPh4)2[W(bpy)(CN)6]·3.5H2O

The synthesis, spectral properties and crystal structures of Cs₂[W(bpy)(CN)₆]·2H₂O and (AsPh₄)₂[W(bpy)(CN)₆]·3.5H₂O are described. The anions of both salts show distorted antiprismatic geometry with very similar bond lengths and angles. The structure of the [W(bpy)(CN)₆]^2– anion is independent of the type of cation, in contrast to the octacyanotungstate(IV).     

Chemische Effekte des isomeren Überganges von Brom-80m in Pentamminkobalt(III)-und Bisäthylendiaminkobalt(III)-bromiden

Zusammenfassung Die chemischen Effekte des isomeren Überganges von^80mBr wurden bei Temperaturen von–78° C und–196° C an mit^80mBr markierten Proben von [Co(NH₃)₅ X]Br_3.2 nH₂O und [Co(en)₂ X _2']Br_3.1 nH₂O untersucht (X=NH₃, NCS, NO₂, OH₂, ONO, ONO₂, F, Cl, Br, I, undX'=en, NH₃, NCS, Cl, Br). Es zeigte sich, daß die Ligandenausbeute an⁸⁰Br, in den Komplexen mit abnehmender Frequenz des Maximums in der ersten Absorptionsbande des [Co(NH₃)₅ X] und des [Co(en)₂ X _2'] zunimmt. Mit anderen Worten, weniger stabile, Liganden werden leichter von Radiobrom ersetzt als Folge des isomeren Überganges in festen Komplexen.

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Chemical effects of the isomeric transition of^80mBr in pentammincobalt(III) and bisethylenediaminecobalt(III) bromides

The chemical effects of the isomeric transition of^80mBr were investigated at temperatures of–78° C and–196° C with^80mBr-labeled samples of [Co(NH₃)₅ X]Br_3.2 nH₂O and [Co(en)₂ X _2']Br_3.1 nH₂O (X=NH₃, NCS, NO₂, OH₂, ONO, ONO₂, F, Cl, Br, I, andX'=en, NH₃, NCS, Cl, Br). The ligand yield of⁸⁰Br in the complexes was found to increase with the decrease in the frequency of the maximum in the first absorption band of [Co(NH₃)₅ X] and [Co(en)₂ X _2']. In other words, less stable ligands were more easily replaced by radiobromine as a consequence of isomeric transition in solid complexes.

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Herrn Prof. Dr.E. Broda zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

Katalytische Reaktionen in der Spurenanalyse und Untersuchung ihrer Mechanismen. VII

Zusammenfassung Für die Bestimmung von Vanadinspuren eignet sich die Bromat-Ascorbinsäure-Reaktion vom Landolt-Typ, für die das Gesehwindigkeitsgesetz in folgender Form Gültigkeit hat: –d[BrO₃ ^–]/d=[BrO₃ ^– K ₁([(₆H₈O₆+K _v[v]+K ₂ [Br^–][H⁺]²). Die Verfasser bestimmten auf Grund der Daten für die Reaktionszeit der Landolt-Reaktion den Wert vonK ₁ und die Aktivierungsenergie der Bromat-Ascorbinsäure-Reaktion.K ₁=2,5·10^–/Mol^–1 · min^–1 (25° C) bzw. 15,408 Kcal/Mol.

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Catalytic reactions in trace analysis and investigation of their mechanisms. VII

Summary The bromate-ascorbic acid reaction of the Landolt type is suited to the determination of traces of vanadium. The velocity law is valid in the following form: –d[BrO₃ ^–]/d=[BrO₃ ^– K ₁([(₆H₈O₆+K _v [v]+K ₂[Br^–][H ⁺]²). Using the data for the reaction time of the Landolt-reaction, the authors determined the value ofK ₁ and the activation energy of the bromate-ascorbic acid reaction.K ₁=2.5 · 10^–2/mol^–1 · min^–1 (25° C) or 15.408 kcal/mol.

     

Vapour pressure of 4-methylpyridine (MePy) over [Ni(MePy)4(NCS)2]·y(MePy) and [Cu(MePy)4(NCS)2]·2/3(MePy) clathrates during their dissociation

Strain measurement and quasiequilibrium thermogravimetry were used to study the dissociation processes of two clathrates, [Ni(MePy)₄(NCS)₂]·(MePy) and [Cu(MePy)₄(NCS)₂]·2/3(MePy), accompanied by the liberation of MePy into the gaseous phase. In the Ni clathrate dissociation process in the temperature range 298–368 K the liberated MePy was redistributed between the solid clathrate and gaseous phases; the MePy vapour pressure over the clathrate is a function of temperature and the guest contenty, which agrees with the presence in the MePy-[Ni(MePy)₄(NCS)₂] system of a wide range of -clathrate solutions, [Ni(MePy)₄(NCS)₂]·y(MePy). The same methods used to study the Cu clathrate dissociation resulted in conclusions different from those obtained for the dissociation process of the above clathrate: the process is described by the equation [Cu(MePy)₄(NCS)₂]·2/3(MePy)_solid =[Cu(MePy)₂(NCS)₂]_solid+22/3(MePy)_gas; the temperature dependence of the Mepy vapour pressure over the solid sample does not depend on its composition, which points to the absence from the system of solid solutions based on the clathrate. Standard changes of the enthalpy, entropy, and isobaric-isothermal reaction potential for the temperature range 292–325 K are equal to 178.6±1.7 kJ (mole of clathrate)^–1, 463±5.6 J (mole of clathrate)^–1 K^–1, and 40.4±2.4 kJ (mole of clathrate)^–1, respectively.     

Synthesis and spectroscopic, diffractometric, and magnetic analysis of lanthanide compounds with thiocyanate and hexamethylenetetramine

Summary New complex salts of lanthanide thiocyanates with hexamethylenetetramine of the general formulaLn(NCS)₃·2[N₄(CH₂)₆·nH₂O, whereLn=La,Pr,Nd,Sm,Gd,Dy,Er andn=0–10, have been analyzed. IR spectra have been obtained in the range of 200–4000 cm^–1, frequencies of vibrations of low and high hydration state compounds have been analyzed, and differences between the structures of the coordination speheres of these salts are demonstrated. Diffractometric examinations and measurements of the magnetic susceptibility of several salts have been performed.

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Synthese und spektroskopische, diffraktometrische und magnetische Untersuchungen von Verbindungen der Lanthaniden mit Rhodanid und Hexamethylentetramin

Zusammenfassung Neue Komplexsalze der Lanthaniden mit Rhodanid und Hexamethylentetramin mit der allgemeinen FormelLn(NCS)₃·2[N₄(CH₂)₆]·nH₂O (Ln=La,Pr,Nd,Sm,Gd,Dy,Er;n=0–10) wurden untersucht. Die IR-Spektren der Verbindungen im Bereich von 200–4000 cm^–1 wurden aufgenommen. Die Schwingungsfrequenzen hoch- und niederhydrierter Verbindungen wurden analysiert und die Unterschiede in der Struktur der Koordinationssphäre bestimmt. An einigen Komplexen wurden diffraktometrische Untersuchungen und Messungen der magnetischen Suzaptibilität durchgeführt.

     

Crystal structure determination and properties of hydrogen hexacyanododeca-μ-chloro-octahedro-hexatantalate(4−)-Dodecahydrate

Summary The cluster compound H₄[Ta₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆] · 12H₂O was prepared and identified by potentiometric titrations, i.r. and visible spectra and by three-dimensional single-crystal x-ray diffraction methods. Discrete [Ta₆Cl₁₂(CN)₆]^4– ions contain a linear Ta–CN unit with Ta–C=2.21(4) and C–N=1.16(5) Å, respectively. Each nitrogen atom is hydrogen bonded [2.63(12)Å] to two oxygen atoms.     

Die Möglichkeiten der Anwendung der Wechselstrompolarographie auf die Messung der Geschwindigkeitskonstanten

Zusammenfassung Die Wechselstrompolarographie ist für die Messung der Geschwindigkeitskonstanten der Elektrodenprozesse im Bereich von 5·10^–3–5·10^–2 cm sec^–1 anwendbar. Das bestätigen auch die Ergebnisse, die für ein Modellsystem erhalten wurden. Experimentell wurde die Anwendbarkeit der Methode am Redoxsystem [CrCl₂(H₂O)₄]⁺–[CrCl₂(H₂O)₄] in sauren 4–9n-LiCl-Lösungen nachgeprüft, und zwar durch den Vergleich der Resultate mit den Ergebnissen der Messungen derFaraday-impedanz und der Methode der überlagerten Spannung.

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Application of alternating current polarography for the measurement of rate constants

The method of alternating current polarography is known to be applicable to the measurement of rate constants of electrode reactions within the range of 5·10^–3 to 5·10^–2 cm sec^–1. This follows also from the results obtained with model systems. The applicability of the method has been studied in the redox-system [CrCl₂(H₂O)₄]⁺–[CrCl₂(H₂O)₄] in acid solutions of 4N to 9N LiCl. The results were compared with those obtained by measuring the faradaic impedance and with the results of the method of periodically changed rectangular voltage.

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The crystal structures ofα,ω-diaminoalkane-cadmium(II) tetracyanonickelate(II) — Aromatic molecule inclusion compounds. VII: Three-dimensional host structures built ofcatena-[cadmium(II) tetra-μ-cyanonickelate(II)] layers and 1,3-diaminopropane, 1,5-diaminopentane or 1,7-diaminoheptane pillar

The crystal structures of four novel Hofmann-diam-type clathrates [Cd(tn)Ni(CN)₄]·1.72(o-MeC₆H₄NH₂),3-o, [Cd(tn)Ni(CN)₄]·0.5(m-ClC₆H₄NH₂),3-m, [Cd(daptn)Ni(CN)₄]·1.5(p-MeC₆H₄NH₂),5-p and [Cd(dahpn)Ni(CN)₄]·1.5(2-MeC₉H₆N),7-q have been determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction method [tn:n=3, daptn:n=5, dahpn:n=7 for NH₂(CH₂) _n NH₂.3-o crystallizes in the monoclinic space groupP2/m,a=7.538(2),b=9.314(5),c=7.670(2) Å, =91.03(2)°,Z=1,R=0.047 for 1252 reflections;3-m: orthorhombicPbam,a=12.1714(7),b=15.798(1),c=7.737(1) Å,Z=4,R=0.044 for 1871;5-p: monoclinicP2₁/a,a=13.736(3),b=22.014(4),c=7.762(3) Å, =91.04(3)°,Z=4,R=0.047 for 5281; and7-q: orthorhombicPbam,a=13.599(2),b=27.938(4),c=7.619(2) Å,Z=4,R=0.054 for 3098. Their host structures are topologically the same to those of the previously reported Hofmann-diam-type clathrates: the two-dimensional [CdNi(CN)₄] networks are spanned by NH₂(CH₂) _n NH₂ at every Cd atom to build up the three-dimensional hosts. The number of cavities available for the guest is regulated by the deformation of the 2D networks and the diamine ligand in the host structure. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82192 (37 pages).