Mechanical strengthening of TMOS-based alcogels by aging in silane solutions

It has been shown that aging of tetramethoxysilane (TMOS)-based alcogels in solutions of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS)/methanol (MeOH) provides new monomers to the alcogel and favorably increases the strength and stiffness of the alcogel and hence reduces the shrinkage during the subsequent drying. Load relaxation experiments have been performed to determine the shear modulus (G), Poisson's ratio (), and the permeability of wet gel rods as a function of aging time in the TEOS/MeOH solution. The modulus of rupture (MOR) and G have also been obtained from 3-point bending tests. Aging the gels in 70 vol% TEOS/MeOH causes an increase in G from 0.48 MPa to 1.8 MPa and 7.4 MPa after aging for 24 hours and 144 hours, respectively.It is shown that the drying stress is actually increased by the aging treatment, but the increase in strength of the gel is even greater; hence, strengthening of the alcogels dramatically reduces the probability of cracking during drying. Unaged gels with higher TMOS concentrations corresponding to the silica content of gels aged in TEOS solution, however, showed large shrinkage and severe cracking.     

Thermal and Temporal Aging of Silica Gels in Monomer Solutions

In previous work we have introduced the idea of preparing ambient pressure dried silica aerogels by increasing the wet gels' stiffness by aging in a TEOS solution until shrinkage during drying is almost eliminated. The present work elucidates the possibilities for obtaining ambient pressure dried aerogels employing this idea, however, cheap water soluble sodium silicate (water glass) precursors have been used to increase the economic feasibility of the process.We have shown how the G modulus of water glass based gels can be increased by aging in TEOS solution and gels with a density down to 0.2 g/cm3 can be obtained. These wet gels show a higher reactivity towards TEOS compared to TEOS based gels. We have also introduced the idea of aging wet gels in a solution where the monomers are provided from water glass instead of TEOS and some initial results on G modulus and density are included.     

Introduction of Marinelli effective solid angles for correcting the calibration of NaI(Tl) field gamma-ray spectrometry in TL/OSL dating

A study is made of the corrections that are needed in the evaluation of the annual radiation dose, for use in TL/OSL-dating, via NaI(Tl) field gamma-ray spectrometry (monitoring of K, Th and U), calibrated via voluminous blocks that are simulating the Auger hole measuring conditions. Two cases are considered: the Heidelberg granite calibration block, which was found to be quasi-infinite, and the Oxford concrete calibration blocks, for which effective concentrations of elements are reported so as to account for their non-infiniteness. The calculations, via the software package ANGLE, are based on the concept of effective solid angles for Marinelli geometries.     

A microcalorimetric study of the different states of argon and nitrogen adsorbed AT 77 K on silicalite-I and ZSM-5

The adsorption of argon and nitrogen on a series of MFI-type zeolites (silicalite-I (Si/Al>1000) and HZSM-5 (16相似文献   

Isothermal and isobaric PVT-measurements of anionic polystyrenes

PVT-measurements of anionic polystyrenes on heating have shown that, depending on the mode of operation, specific relaxation zones within the glass transition range are observed. Isothermal PVT curves exhibit always relaxation zones independent whether the pressure is increased or decreased during the scan. The shift of the relaxation zones to higher temperatures is, however, higher for isothermal scans with increasing pressure. These relaxation zones are explained by pressure-dependent changes of the state of the polymeric sample isothermally scanned within the glass transition range. At lower pressures the polymer is actually in the molten state, whereas at higher pressures it may be in the metastable glassy state and the actual state depends on the rate of pressure change. In isobaric PVT curves relaxation zones in heating scans are exhibited only if the pressure applied during glass formation differs from the pressure applied during the heating scan. The observed pressure-dependent shift of the glass temperatures to higher temperatures was higher for the studied polystyrenes of different molecular weight that had a higher glass temperature at normal pressure. But the specific molecular weight influence on the width of the relaxation zone could not be ascertained. An attempt to calculate characteristic volume relaxation times failed because of insufficient precision of the measurements.Dedicated to Professor Bernhard Wunderlich on the occasion of his 65th birthdayAcknowledgement is made to the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (SFB 60) for financial support of this research.     

Phase and structural transitions in vicinal water on protein surfaces by means of the DSC

This paper presents investigations of phase and structural transitions occurring in water adsorbed on the surface of bovine serum albumin (BSA) and on the so-called intelligentrs or smart silica gel surface covered with a chemically bonded BSA phase. Cyclic changes of heat flow (HF) were observed in the samples studied during cooling and heating of the measuring cell of the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) apparatus. These cyclic changes reflect structural transitions occurring in the water adsorbed on the surface at subambient and elevated temperatures. This is connected with cyclic changes (decay and reproduction) of ice-like structures existing in the adsorbed water layers. On the basis of quantitative investigations it appears that, depending on the direction of the cooling or heating process of the samples studied, the number of ice-like water structures in the surface film increases or decreases. It has been stated that the observed fluctuations occur spontaneously and suddenly in the whole volume of adsorbed water in different and not regular temperature ranges, especially at the paradoxical effect temperatures.Support from the Research Council (Dr. R. K. Gilpin and Dr. M. Jaroniec) of Kent State University (Ohio, USA) is acknowledged. The author thanks Dr. V. Tittlebach for providing the samples of pure BSA and silica gel with chemically, bonded BSA phase.     

Some effective solvents for rapid and reliable characterization of phenylthiohydantoin-amino acids

Summary One-dimensional chromatography with internal standards permits reliable identification of the phenylthiohydantoins from all the common amino acids with the following TLC systems: silica gel — chloroform/n-butyl acetate (9010), di-isopropylether/ethanol (955), dichloromethane/ethanol/acetic acid (9082) ortrans-dichloroethylene/ethanol/acetic acid (88102); and cellulose with 25% formic acid — heptane/isobutanol/75% fromic acid (40309) or silica gel — chloroform/ ethanol/acetic acid/water (50470.52.5).Abbreviations: PTH=phenylthiohydantoin, TLC=thin-layer chromatography, HPTLC=high-performance TLC; other abbreviations: see end of text. Proportions in solvent mixtures are v/v except where otherwise indicated.     

Kinetics of reduction of magnesium sulfate by carbon oxide

The thermodynamic analysis and the results of thermogravimetric investigation of the reduction of magnesium sulfate by carbon oxide are reported.The isothermal experiments were carried out in the temperature range 640 to 675°. A shrinking-core model was found to fit the reaction rate. An activation energy of 209.7±8.6 kJ/mol was obtained.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird über thermodynamische Analyse und Resultate einer thermogravimetrischen Untersuchung der Reduktion von Magnesiumsulfat mit Kohlendioxid berichtet. Die isothermen Experimente wurden im Temperaturbereich 640 bis 675° durchgeführt. Zur Erklärung der Reaktionsgeschwindigkeit wurde eine Shrinking-Modell gefunden. Es wurde eine Aktivierungsenergie von 209.7±8.6 kJ/mol erhlten.

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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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The Covalent Bond in H2

Ruedenbergs approach to bonding in H₂⁺ is applied to the two-electron covalent bond in H₂. A simplified analysis yields the same conclusion as Ruedenbergs more rigorous treatment; kinetic energy plays a crucial role in chemical bond formation.     

Studies of vanadium catalysts for sulfur dioxide oxidation by51V-NMR

Studies of the⁵¹V-NMR spectra of a series of industrial catalysts and systems modelling the active catalyst component indicate that the catalyst composition depends on the preparation method and during thermal treatment the support interacts with the active component. The local environment of vanadium is being formed in the process of catalytic reactions.

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⁵¹V , -I-4, , : KVO₃, KVO₃–SiO₂, KVO₃–K₂SO₄ , , . .

     

A variable-step Numerov method for the numerical solution of the Schrödinger equation

Numerovs method is one of the most widely used algorithms for solving second-order ordinary differential equations of the form y = f(x,y). The one-dimensional time-independent Schrödinger equation is a particular example of this type of equation. In this article we present a variable-step Numerov method for the numerical solution of the Schrödinger equation.     

Effect of hydrothermal treatment on the gelatinisation properties of potato starch as measured by differential scanning calorimetry

Gelatinisation temperatures as a function of moisture content were determined for potato starch. The native starch was then hydrothermally treated at a temperature 3% (Kelvin degrees) below the gelatinisation peak temperature and at moisture levels varying from 20 to 67% (by weight). Gelatinisation temperatures, temperature ranges and enthalpy values were affected for all treated samples. However, two sample populations could be distinguished: those samples treated under limited moisture conditions and other samples treated in the presence of extragranular moisture. A two-step hydrothermal treatment further increased the gelatinisation temperature, but the effect of the second step was small in comparison to that of the first.We thank the Belgian Nationaal Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek for research positions as aspirant (H. Jacobs) and post-doctoraal onderzoeker (R. C. Eerlingen).     

Selectivity in cobaloxime catalyzed hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in the presence of olefins. Remarkable effect of isoprene

It has been found that nitrobenzene, in the presence of monoolefins, is effectively hydrogenated with the cobaloxime catalyst. Conjugated dienes and nitrobenzene are both hydrogenated; the extent of hydrogenation of dienes depends upon the structure. A remarkable exception is isoprene, whose presence in the reacting solution completely inhibits the hydrogenation of nitrobenzene. No organometallic compounds of Co(III) have been isolated. Homolytic activation of hydrogen is therefore rather unlikely in this system.

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Thermal decompositions of complexes of metal ions with riboflavin

Two kinds of complexes of riboflavin with Zn(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Fe(III), Mg(II) and Ca(II) were synthesized, having metal: ligand molar ratios of 11 and 21. When heated, these complexes first lose water. Their thermal degradation in static air atmosphere starts at temperatures higher than, equal to, or lower than that observed for free riboflavin degradation. The rates and stages of pyrolysis were related to the structures of the complexes.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurden zwei verschiedenartige Komplexe von Riboflavin mit Zn(II), Co(II), Cu(II), Fe(III), Mg(II) und Ca(II) mit einem molaren Metall-Ligandenverhältnis von 11 und 21 dargestellt. Beim Erhitzen geben diese Komplexe zuerst Wasser ab. Ihre thermische Zersetzung beginnt in unbewegter Luftathmosphäre bei einer Temperatur, die entweder mit der für die Zersetzung freien Riboflavins übereinstimmt, größer oder kleiner als diese ist. Die Abschnitte und Geschwindigkeit der Pyrolyse werden mittels der Struktur der Komplexe erläutert.

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Oxidation of 2,6-xylenol by Co(III) chelates in toluene

A simple reaction scheme and kinetic data are presented for the oxidation of 2,6-xylenol by Co(III) chelates in toluene.

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Electronic influence of water adsorbed on ZnO in H2 and Co oxidation

In this paper we calculate the effect of surface OH/OH^– on the simultaneous adsorption of H₂ and O₂ on ZnO. A quantitative comparison between H₂ and CO oxidation rates shows that the two mechanisms are similar for the same water recovery on ZnO.

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OH/OH^– H₂ O₂ ZnO. H₂ CO , ZnO.

     

Kinetics of phase transformations in Cu-Al and Cu-Zn-Al alloys

The non-isothermal kinetics of the solid-state reactions taking place in Cu-Al and Cu-Zn-Al alloys were studied by DTA and X-ray measurements. It was found that the degree of conversion, which represents the change in the reacting system, is a function of the area increase in the DTA peak. The kinetic analysis shows that DTA is a useful method for the study of formal kinetic laws. From thef() functions, conclusions on the mechanism of the phase transformations can be drawn.

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Zusammenfassung Die nicht-isotherme Kinetik von in Cu-Al und Cu-Zn-Al-Legierungen verlaufenden Festkörperreaktionen wurden mittels DTA und Röntgenmessungen untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die Zunahme der Fläche des DTA-Peaks abhängig von dem die Veränderungen im Reaktionssystem repräsentierenden Konversionsgrad ist. Die kinetische Analyse zeigt, daß die DTA eine nützliche Methode zur Untersuchung der formalen kinetischen Gesetzmäßigkeiten ist. Aus den Functionenf() können Schlußfolgerungen hinsichtlich des Mechanismus der Phasenübergänge gezogen werden.

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Reactivity of allyl (o-halophenyl) ethers with organonickel (0) complexes

The reactivity of allyl (o-halophenyl) ethers with zerovalent nickel complexes, with triphenylphosphine and pyridine as ligands, leading to benzo[b]furan derivatives has been checked. Cyclization products were not isolated, but deallylation, substitution, reduction and rearrangement products were obtained in low to moderate yields. Mechanisms are proposed to explain the formation of these side products.

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Arsido iron carbonyl clusters

Summary The XAsFe₄(CO)₁₄ (X = Cl, Br) clusters have been prepared and characterised and a new synthesis under mild conditions has been found for As₂Fe₃(CO)₉. The latter complex has at least two isomeric structures in solution.A preliminary account of this work was given in a lecture.The terms pnicogen and pnictide have been introduced as group names for the group Va family of elements analogous to the use of chalcogen and chalcogenid as group names for the group VIa elements.