Thermogravimetric changes influenced by the compaction of graphite-CrO3 intercalation compounds

The changes resulting from the compression of graphite-CrO₃ intercalation compounds are demonstrated in the TG curves. In comparison with the samples examined in the form of a flake bed, the compacted compounds begin to decompose at lower temperatures and their weight loss is higher, particularly above 220 °C. To explain the obtained results, the pressure-induced changes in the structures and the activities of the compounds are considered in relation to the method of intercalation, the concentration of the intercalant and the extent of exfoliation.

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Zusammenfassung Anhand von TG-Kurven wurden Veränderungen demonstriert, die durch das Verdichten von Graphit-CrO₃-Einlagerungsverbindungen hervorgerufen werden. Im Vergleich zu Proben, untersucht in Form von Flocken, beginnen die kompakten Verbindungen sich bei niedrigeren Temperaturen zu zersetzen und zeigen einen grösseren Masseverlust, insbesondere beim Überschreiten von 220 °C. Zur Deutung der erhaltenen Ergebnisse wurden die druckverursachten Veränderungen in Hinsicht auf das Verfahren der Einlagerung, die Einlagerungskonzentration und auf das Ausmass der Abbröckelung in Betracht gezogen.

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Radiation-induced reactions of cholesterol in an aqueous medium

⁶⁰Co -ray radiolysis of cholesterol /3-hydroxy-5-cholestene/ /I/ in the two-phase system /water-ethyl acetate/ and in the presence of air has been studied using TLC and GC methods. The following products were observed in the irradiated mixture: 3, 7-dihydroxy-5-cholestene /II/, G O. 36, 3-hydroxy-7-keto-5-cholestene /III/, G 1.48, 3-hydroxy-7-keto-5-cholestane /IV/, G 0.22, 3,5,6-trihydroxy-5-cholestane /V/, G 0.83, 5,6-epoxy-3-hydroxy-5-cholestane /VIa/, G 0.26, 5,6-epoxy-3-hydroxy-5-cholestane /VIb/, G 0.24, and 2, 3-dihydroxy-5-cholestene /VII/, G 0.22. The dose dependence of the formation of these products shows that the cholesterol derivatives substituted in the position 7 /II–IV/ are formed from a common precursor — the radical Ia. On the other hand, the products of the 5–C=C double bond reactions /V and VI/ are formed independently. Also the product VII is formed independently. A reaction scheme that is in agreement with these results is proposed.     

Thermal investigation of the phase composition of poly(ethylene terephthalate). Analysis of different methods of determination of the degree of crystallinity of partially crystalline substances

The literature data on the degree of crystallinity of non-deformed poly(ethylene terephthalate) measured at various temperatures have been subjected to comparative analysis. There is no correlation between the results obtained by the different methods. The reason for this is shown to be the imperfections in the methods of determining the degree of crystallinity, which do not provide the true composition of the crystalline phase. Consideration has been paid to the validity of the main principles involved in the thermal method of determining the degree of crystallinity, so as to eliminate the imperfections in the existing methods and to provide the correct value of the mass of the crystalline phase. The phase composition of PET has been analyzed by the thermal method at different temperatures and conditions of crystallization. A marked difference from the literature data is observed in the range of low temperatures.

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Zusammenfassung Eine vergleichende Analyse der Literaturangaben bezüglich des bei verschiedenen Temperaturen gemessenen Kristallisationsgrades von nicht-deformiertem Poly(äthylen-terephthalat) wurde durchgeführt. Zwischen den mit verschiedenen Methoden erhaltenen Ergebnissen besteht keine Korrelation. Es wurde gezeigt, daß der Grund hierfür in der Unvollkommenheit der Methoden zur Bestimmung des Kristallisationsgrades liegt, da diese nicht die wahre Zusammensetzung der Kristallinen Phase angeben. Die Gültigkeit der wichtigsten Prinzipien, welche die thermische Bestimmung des Kristallisationsgrades unter Ausschaltung der Unvollkommenheit der bestehenden Methoden gewährleisten und den richtigen Wert der Masse der kristallinen Phase angeben, wurden in Erwägung gezogen. Die Analyse der Phasenzusammensetzung von PET wurde durch die thermische Methode bei verschiedenen Temperaturen und Kristallisationsbedingungen durchgeführt. Ein deutlicher Unterschied zu den Literaturangaben kann im Bereich der niedrigen Temperaturen beobachtet werden.

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Oxidizing properties of alumina towards alcohols. Possible reaction scheme

By chemical trapping, an acyl species has been evidenced in the oxidation of alcohols to carboxylate on an alumina surface. A possible reacton scheme is discussed.

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Mechanism of silane oxidation

The polymerization of acrylonitrile has been studied in dimethylformamide in the presence of the complex catalyst tris-(-allyl/chromium and pyridine. The structure of the active sites of polymerization is discussed on the basis of experimental data.

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Oxidatively induced reactions of a diimine platinum(IV) tetramethyl complex

The oxidation of the Pt(IV) tetramethyl complex [ArNCHCHNAr]PtMe₄ (Ar = 2,6-Me₂C₆H₃) has been investigated in acetonitrile and dichloromethane. Cyclic voltammetry demonstrates that the irreversible oxidation of [ArNCHCHNAr]PtMe₄ occurs at a slightly less positive oxidation potential than the irreversible oxidation of the analogous Pt(II) species [ArNCHCHNAr]PtMe₂. The product distribution arising from the oxidation depends strongly on the reaction conditions and includes cationic Pt(IV) species (acetonitrile, dichloromethane solvents) and Pt(II) species (dichloromethane only). Evidence is presented that suggests that homolytic cleavage of a weakened PtC bond in is involved in the oxidatively induced reactions.     

Determination of basic sites on the surface of metal oxide catalysts by desorption of benzoic acid

A method has been developed for the determination of the concentration of basic sites on white and deeply colored solid porous materials, which is based on the displacement of adsorbed benzoic acid by acetic acid. The determination is rapid and gives results comparable with those obrained by the titration with benzoic acid using thymolphthalein as indicator.

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The application of thermoanalytical methods in the investigation of biological substances

The equilibria and thermodynamics of a number of naturally occuring isolated compounds (e.g. proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates) have recently been studied in several laboraties in different temperature ranges, and thermoanalytical methods have been used to study structural changes of biological materials, among them human tissues.In our investigations we succeeded in appling the derivatograph for the assay of glycosaminoglycans and for the characterization of the stability of crosslinked proteins in intact human and animal tissues. By means of this method age-related and pathological changes and repair reactions were studied in various connective and vascular tissues.Other temperature-dependent techniques (DSC, polarizing microscopy) were used successfully in another series of experiments. Alterations in the characteristic order-disorder transition temperatures of human serum lipoproteins could be demonstrated in pathological conditions; the altered physical structure of lipoproteins might give an additional explanation to the assumed mechanism of different metabolic disorders.

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Zusammenfassung Die Gleichgewichte und die Thermodynamik einer Reihe von natürlich vorkommenden isolierten Verbindungen (z. B. Proteine, Aminosäuren, Kohlenhydrate) wurden in verschiedenen Laboratorien in verschiedenen Temperaturbereichen untersucht. Hierbei wurden thermoanalytische Methoden zum Studium der Strukturänderungen von biologischem Material, u. a. von menschlichem Gewebe, eingesetzt.In unseren Untersuchungen gelang es den Derivatographen zur Prüfung von Glycosaminoglycanen und zur Charakterisierung der Stabilität quervernetzter Proteine in intakten menschlichen und tierischen Geweben einzusetzen. Durch diese Methode wurden altersbedingte und pathologische Änderungen sowie Reaktionen zur Wiederherstellung in verschiedenen Binde und Vasculärgeweben studiert.Andere temperaturabhängige Techniken (DSC, Polarisationsmikroskopie) wurden in anderen Versuchsserien mit Erfolg eingesetzt.

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Differential thermoanalytical investigation of Fe(II) salt solutions frozen at different pressures

Phase transitions of pure water and aqueous Fe(II) perchlorate solutions, frozen between 1 and 5 kbar were detected by the DTA method at atmospheric pressure. Only the crystal structure of the primarily formed ice varies with the pressure, while water molecules remaining in the near eutectic solution — which solidifies into a glassy state — show no sensitivity towards pressure.

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Zusammenfassung Phasenübergänge von reinem Wasser und zwischen 1 und 5 kbar gefrorenen wäßrigen Eisen(II)perchlorat Lösungen wurden durch DTA bei atmosphärischem Druck nachgewiesen. Nur die Kristallstruktur des primär segregierenden Eises wird durch den Druck beeinflußt. Die in der beinahe eutektischen Lösung zurückbleibenden Wassermoleküle, die in einem glasartigen Zustand erstarren, scheinen nicht druckempfindlich zu sein.

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Résumé Mise en évidence par ATD à la pression atmosphérique des transitions de phase de l'eau pure et de solutions aqueuses de perchlorate de fer(II) préalablement congelées sous une pression allant de 1 à 5 kbar. Seule la structure cristalline de la phase qui se dépose la première dépend de la pression. Par contre, les molécules qui restent dans la solution presque eutectique — qui se solidifie à l'état vitreux — ne sont pas sensibles à la pression.

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The authors are indebted to Dr. L. Keszthelyi for his extensive help and to Mr. I. Klim. Mr. B. Molnár and Mr. T. Grünstein for their assistance in the measurements.     

Determination of the acidity of catalysts by thermoadsorption with a cyclic temperature program

A novel method is described, consisting in the determination of admolecules which are the most loosely bonded on the surface. This permits a better characterization of active centers on catalysts.

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Vapor phase oxidation of methylpyridines on zeolite catalysts

It has been established that zeolites containing Pd and Cu ions catalyze the vapor phase oxidation of methylpyridines. In oxidation of 2-methylpyridine on PdCuNa-mordenite at 375 °C the yield of 2-pyridinecarbaldehyde is 40 % of its theoretical values.

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Ethylene hydroformylation over a nafion-supported rhodium catalyst

Ethylene hydroformylation over a Nafion-supported rhodium catalyst has been studied under atmospheric pressure in the temperature range of 100–135 °C, using the transient response method.

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Hreels studies of Hads effect on NO adsorption on Pt(111)

HREELS studies of NO molecular adsorption on clean and hydrogen covered Pt(111) have revealed that a reversible transition between bridge (₁) and on-top (₂) states of NO_ads is realized in the (NO+H₂)/Pt(111) system. In the presence of H_ads the adsorption of NO in the ₁ state is inhibited and the main state of NO_ads is ₂. Upon heating the layer (₂-NO_ads+H_ads) hydrogen desorption is accompanied by on-top to bridge state conversion.

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State of copper ions, bond energy of oxygen and catalytic properties in hydrogen oxidation for a copper-magnesium system

The bond energy of surface oxygen in a copper-magnesium catalyst and its reactivity are shown to be greatly dependent on the structure of the nearer environment of copper ions. For catalysts prepared at low temperatures (773 K) this structure changes from a symmetrical square planar in CuO to an octahedral with various degrees of axial distortion depending on the copper content.

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Catalytic properties and phase composition of multicomponent catalysts for oxidative ammonolysis of propane

Studies of the phase composition and catalytic properties of several complex oxide catalysts for oxidative ammonolysis of propane indicate that the active phases of these catalysts are antimonates of the respective metals. Phosphorus and tungsten additives to the catalysts promote the formation of such phase compositions, i.e. the formation of antimonates and the binding of excess antimony oxide.

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New instruments and methods for enthalpimetric analysis and calibration

A review is given of recently developed instruments used in thermometric analysis and new methods of direct injection enthalpimetry.In the past two years, several types of Tronac (Orem, Utah) and Setaram (Lyon, France) calorimeters have been developed. A new mixing cell construction led to development of a flow instrument for automated thermometric analyses (Technicon, Tarrytown N. Y.). A new type of Hungarian instrument, Ditermanal (Orion, Budapest) permits arbitrary analyses.At the Technical University in Brno, small table twin isoperibol instruments allowing the direct analyses of solid samples have been developed. The use of PTC thermistors and a calibration device improved the accuracy of measurements.Many new methods of silicate and lime analysis, water determination, etc. have been elaborated.

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Zusammenfassung Eine Übersicht über die zur thermometrischen Analyse eingesetzten, entwickelten Instrumente und neuen Methoden der Direkt-Injektion Enthalpimetrie wird gegeben.In den zwei vergangenen Jahren wurden verschiedene Kalorimetertypen TRONAC (Orem, Utah) und SETARAM (Lyon, France) entwickelt. Eine neue Mischzellenkonstruktion ermöglichte es ein Durchflussinstrument für automatische thermometrische Analysen (TECHNICON, Tarrytown, N. Y.) zu entwickeln. Ein neuer ungarischer Instrumententyp, DITERMANAL (ORION, Budapest), ermöglicht die Durchführung von Schiedsanalysen.An der Technischen Universität Brno wurden kleinen Zwillings-Isoperibol-Tisch Instrumente entwickelt, welche auch die direkten Analysen fester Proben ermöglichen. Der Einsatz von PTC-Thermistoren und einer Eichvorrichtung erhöhte die Messgenauigkeit.Viele neue Methoden der Silikat- und Kalkanalyse, Wasserbestimmungen usw. wurden erarbeitet.

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Résumé On passe en revue les instruments récemment mis au point et utilisés en analyse thermométrique ainsi que les nouvelles méthodes d'enthalpimétrie par injection directe.Dans les deux dernières années, divers types de calorimètres ont été mis au point: TRONAC (Orem, Utah) et SETARAM (Lyon, France). La réalisation d'une nouvelle cellule de mélange a permis de mettre au point un appareil à flux pour les analyses thermométriques automatiques (TECHNICON, Tarrytown, N. Y.). Un nouveau type d'instrument hongrois, DITERMANAL (ORION, Budapest) permet d'effectuer des analyses arbitrales.A l'université technique de Brno de petites tables instruments jumeaux isopériboliques permettant aussi d'effectuer des analyses directes des corps solides ont été réalisés. L'application de thermistors PTC et un dispositif pour l'étalonnage augmentent l'exactitude des mesures.Des méthodes nouvelles nombreuses pour l'analyse des silicates, des pierres calcaires, de l'eau, etc., ont fait l'objet d'études.

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H2O? radicals trapped in Y-type zeolites

The results of CHDO/SP calculations do not support the detection of H₂O^– ions in MgY and CaY zeolites.

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Thermal decomposition of ammonium uranates

The thermal decomposition of ammonium uranates precipitated from uranyl nitrate solution on the addition of aqueous ammonium hydroxide and hexamine under various conditions has been studied by means of thermogravimetry, differential thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Although all precipitates show the composition corresponding to UO₃ · NH₃ · H₂O, the precipitates with hexamine give X-ray diffraction patterns designed as types I and II, in which type I is similar to the precipitates with ammonia. As a result, it is concluded that ammonium uranates thermally decompose to amorphous UO₃ at about 400°, and transform to U₃O₈ via-UO₃ and/or-UO₃, latter being formed in the case of type II only.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von unter verschiedenen Bedingungen durch wässrige Lösungen von Ammoniumhydroxid und Hexamin aus Uranylnitrat-Lösung gefällten Ammoniumuranaten wurde mittels TG, DTA, IR-Spektroskopie und Röntgendiffraktometrie untersucht. Obwohl die Zusammensetzung aller Niederschläge der Formel UO₃ · NH₃ · H₂O entspricht, geben die mit Hexamin gefällten Niederschläge die als Typ I und II bezeichneten Röntgendiffraktogramme, von denen das des Typs I ähnlich dem der mit Ammoniak gefällten Niederschlage ist. Es wird festgestellt, daß Ammoniumuranate bei 400° thermisch zu amorphen UO₃ zersetzt werden und sich über-UO₃ und/oder-UO₃—wobei beim Typ II nur das letztere gebildet wird — in U₃O₈ umwandeln.

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Oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide: A tpr study on fresh and aged catalysts

The deactivation of a silver catalyst was investigated after six years of industrial production of ethylene oxide. Temperature-programmed reduction was used to characterize the chemical nature of the silver and its reactivity towards oxygen. The fresh and some aged catalysts were examined, also after different thermal treatments.During the industrial run, the surface species were modified and some oxygen diffused into the bulk of the metal. Aging caused permanent changes in the characteristics of the silver, resulting in a different interaction with oxygen. The TPR spectra exhibited a trend along the reactor axis, suggesting a correlation with the degree of deactivation of the catalyst.

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Zusammenfassung Die Desaktivierung eines Silberkatalysators wurde nach 6-jährigem Einsatz zur industriellen Produktion untersucht. Temperaturprogrammierte Reduktion wurde angewandt, um die chemische Natur des Silbers und dessen Reaktivität gegenüber Sauerstoff zu charakterisieren. Frische und einige gealterte Katalysatoren wurden nach verschiedenen thermischen Vorbehandlungen untersucht. Die Alterung verursachte bleibende Veränderungen in charakteristischen Eigenschaften des Silbers, was in der unterschiedlichen Wechselwirkung mit Sauerstoff zum Ausdruck kommt. Die TPR-Resultate zeigen einen Trend entlang der Reaktorachse, was auf eine Korrelation mit dem Grad der Desaktivierung des Katalysators hindeutet.

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Electron microscopic studies of platinum catalysts prepared via decomposition of Al2O3-anchored metal complexes

Reduced alumoplatinum and alumoplatinum-tin catalysts prepared via interaction of an organometallic platinum complex and platinum-tin compounds of various composition with Al₂O₃ mainly contain platinum particles of 10 Å.

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