Electrochemical co-deposition of Ti n+ phases with gold in ionic liquids

The electro-deposition of titanium from two different classes of ionic liquids has been studied. Gold ions in solution have been used as an additive in order to provide a stable nucleation site for titanium to deposit on via a co-deposition process. Despite evidence from previous literature, it was found that it was not possible to reduce titanium from the +4 state to titanium (0) due to problems of redox cycling and solubility of reduced titanium species in the various ILs trialled. It was however found that gold was a very effective nucleating agent for these reduced titanium species and that successful mixed Ti(n+)/gold electro-deposits were obtained. The content of titanium in these species could be varied according to the conditions and IL used.     

Dissolution kinetics of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: the observation of an unusual kinetic size effect

Different types of industrially produced titanium dioxide nanoparticles and a precipitated titanium dioxide have been dissolved in aqueous NaCl solutions at temperatures of 25 and 37 degrees C. The titanium concentration in solution with regard to dependence on time has been determined up to 3000 h after starting the dissolution experiment. The effect of particle size, pH value, temperature, background electrolyte concentration, and mass concentration of titanium dioxide exposed to the liquid phase has been studied. The nanoparticles have been characterized by N2 physisorption measurements and XRD. The total dissolved titanium in solution has been determined by adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). A new kinetic size effect has been observed. It turns out that this effect can be explained by applying an already existing phenomenological thermodynamic and kinetic model. The model describes all possible phenomena in a colloidal dispersion, nucleation, growth of particles, Ostwald ripening, and dissolution of particles using a uniform concept.     

m-Nitrophenylarsonic acid as a polarographic reagent for titanium

A sensitive polarographic method for titanium, based on its selective and quantitative precipitation with polarographically reducible m-mtrophenylarsonic acid is described, factors affecting the quantitative precipitation — pH, concentration, of titanium and reagent, nature and concentration of anions, and digestion — have been studied.After precipitation of the titanium under controlled conditions, the precipitate is dissolved and the polarographic diffusion current of the organic reagent is related, by a calibration, to the original titanium concentration.The method has been applied successfully to the determination of titanium in complex high temperature alloys, after the removal of iron by a mercury cathode electrolysis.     

Chromatography of alkaloids on titanium arsenate papers and quantitative separation of some alkaloids from nicotine on titanium arsenate columns

Columns and papers of titanium arsenate have been utilized for chromatographic studies of several alkaloids in aqueous and mixed solvent systems. The results have been compared with those obtained with plain papers. A number of separations have been achieved on papers impregnated with titanium arsenate. Distribution coefficients of these alkaloids have been determined. A number of alkaloids have been separated quantitatively from nicotine on titanium arsenate columns.     

Extraction with long-chain amines-X Complexometric determination of titanium after extraction of its ascorbate complexes

A highly selective extraction of titanium as its ascorbate complexes from slightly acidic medium into trioctylmethylammonium sulphate is described. After stripping into nitric acid, titanium is determined complexometrically. The method allows separation of titanium from large amounts of iron, aluminium and bivalent metals. The procedure for the determination of iron and aluminium after the titanium extraction is also given. The method has been applied to the determination of titanium in special alloys and minerals.     

Aqueous Long-Term Solubility of Titania Nanoparticles and Titanium(IV) Hydrolysis in a Sodium Chloride System Studied by Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetry

The solubility of industrially produced titanium dioxide nanoparticles has been studied in aqueous sodium chloride media in the pH range 1 to 13 at 25 °C by using adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV). Kinetic dissolution curves have been obtained as well as long-term solubilities that provide an approximation of the equilibrium solubilities. The titania nanoparticles used in the dissolution experiments have been characterized by nitrogen sorption measurements, XRD and colloid titration. The equilibrium solubilities and titanium(IV) speciation and their dependences on pH have been modelled by assuming the formation of the mononuclear titanium hydroxo complexes [Ti(OH) _n ]⁽⁴⁻ⁿ⁾⁺ (n=2 to 5) to be the only titanium species present. The solubility product of titanium dioxide and equilibrium constants for titanium(IV) hydrolysis, calculated from the AdSV solubility data, are presented.     

Enhancement of titanium dioxide photocatalysis by water-soluble fullerenes

Fullerenes are known for their unique electronic properties including high electron affinity. Although use of fullerenes for scavenging photo-generated electrons from titanium dioxide particles has been demonstrated, no attempts have been made to utilize the unique properties of fullerenes to increase the efficacy of photocatalysis. The present study has demonstrated that a mixture of water-soluble polyhydroxy fullerenes (PHF) and titanium dioxide (anatase polymorph) enhances photocatalytic degradation of organic dye. The PHF molecules adsorbed to the surface of titanium dioxide due to electrostatic forces, with adsorption density being higher at lower pH values. The surface coverage of titanium dioxide nanoparticles by PHF molecules determined the extent of enhancement, with an optimum dosed weight ratio of PHF to titanium dioxide at 0.001. Hydroxylation and concomitant solubilization of fullerenes allow their unique electronic properties to be harnessed for photocatalysis.     

Modelling of substitutional defects in the structure of Ti-bearing hibonite

A local atomic structure around titanium positions in Ti-bearing hibonite (CaAl₁₂O₁₉) has been studied. The structural models of substitution of different substitution defects Ti–Al in hibonite by titanium atoms have been considered. Optimization of structural models of hibonite has been done by means of density functional theory calculations using pseudopotential approximation as implemented in VASP 5.3 code. Gibbs free energies analysis has shown that models of substitution of M2 and M4 aluminum positions by titanium atoms are the most probable. For the most probable structural models of Ti-bearing hibonite theoretical X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectra near the titanium K edge have been calculated. Significant differences in theoretical XANES spectra calculated for different structural models with non-optimized and optimized atomic structure have been demonstrated. Changes in the intensity of pre-edge structure of TiK XANES spectra for different substitution models of aluminum by titanium have been observed which relate to different titanium coordination in structural models. Energy shift of spectral features towards lower energy for optimized models implies increase of interatomic distances in local surroundings of Ti absorbing atoms.     

Environmental problems of finely dispersed titanium dioxide production

Finely dispersed titanium dioxide is widely used in modern technologies. Proved reserves of titanium ores in Russia are expected to meet industrial needs. However, the available facilities for the manufacture of titanium dioxide from ores are clearly insufficient, which naturally requires new plants to be put into operation. The technologies used for the production of titanium dioxide were developed as early as 1940s, when ecological aspects of the production process were almost not taken into account. The present survey analyzes environmental problems related to the titanium dioxide production according to the sulfate and chloride technologies in comparison with the fluoride process proposed for industrial implementation. The fluoride process has been examined as applied to ilmenite from the Turan deposit in Tomsk oblast, and some actions directed toward improvement of ecological parameters of this process have been proposed.     

Extraction and spectrophotometric determination of titanium(IV) with alizarin and fluoride

The characteristics of the mixed-ligand titanium(IV)-fluoride-alizarin complex, including the optimum conditions of formation and extraction into methyl isobutyl ketone, are described. A simple and sensitive procedure for spectrophotometric determination of titanium has been developed. At pH 9.5-10.3 titanium reacts with alizarin in the presence of fluoride to form a red-violet complex that is completely extractable into methyl isobutyl ketone, and has its absorption maximum at 513 nm. The molar absorptivity at 513 nm is 7.0 x 10(4)l.mole(-1).cm(-1). Beer's law is obeyed up to 22 mug of titanium in 30 ml of solution. The method has been used for the determination of titanium in an oxide mixture and aluminium alloy samples.     

紫外分光光度法测定乙二醇中的钛含量

乙二醇中的钛加入浓硫酸后,在酸性介质中与过氧化氢(H2O2)发生配合显色反应,配合物的最大吸收峰位于410 nm处.对影响配合显色光度法测定钛含量的因素进行了考察,建立了乙二醇中的钛含量的测定方法,获得了满意的结果.该方法是一种简便、迅速、可靠的钛含量分析方法.     

Comparative study of titanium(IV)-based exchangers in aqueous and mixed solvent systems

The antimonate, arsenate, tungstate, molybdate and selenite of titanium have been synthesized. Their composition and chemical and thermal stability have been determined. Effects of pH and temperature on ion-exchange capacity have been studied. Titanium antimonate was found to be the most stable. The utility of these ion-exchangers for analytical separations was examined by determining the distribution coefficients for 26 metal ions in some aqueous, non-aqueous and mixed solvent systems. Quantitative separations of HgCd, PbCu and PbZn have been achieved on titanium tungstate columns, and LaBa mixtures have been separated on a titanium arsenate column.     

Determination of iron and titanium in kaolins by the method of non-dispersive X-ray fluorescence

The possibility of application of the radioactive source excited X-ray fluorescence analysis for titanium and iron determination in kaolins to the routine test of the refinement process has been studied. The iron content can be determined with a simple counting system using a single-channel pulse height analyser, argon filled proportional counter and¹⁰⁹Cd source of 3 mCi for the excitation of K Fe rays. The samples were analysed both as pellets and powders. The iron content ranged from 0.2–2.5% and titanium from 0.1–0.64%. For simultaneous determination of titanium and iron a Si(Li) spectrometer has been used. The²³⁸Pu source has been used for K Fe and K Ti excitation. It is the most convenient source for simultaneous determination of titanium and iron.⁵⁵Fe is the most efficient source for the determination of titanium alone. The best values of precision and determination limit have been achieved for iron with²³⁸Pu and for titanium with⁵⁵Fe.     

水热一步法合成Ti-SBA-15分子筛及其催化性能研究

采用钛酸丁酯和乙酰丙酮作用后的产物作为钛的前驱体，水热法一步合成出了 Ti-SBA-15分子筛。通过X射线衍射、N2气吸附脱附、紫外—可见漫反射等表征手段 ，证明在Si/Ti＝50，25，20时，钛原子成功地取代了SBA-15中的硅原子而没有改 变SBA-15高度有序的介孔二维六角结构，其中钛全部以四配位状态存在，而且高度 分散。当Si/Ti＝12．5时，钛的分散度降低，部分钛聚集生成二氧化钛。与用两步 法合成的Ti-SBA-15比较，一步法合成的Ti-SBA-15中钛分散度好，添加量高，对催 化氧化环己烯有较高的催化活性。对一步法和两步法合成Ti-SBA-15的机理以及相 应产物在结构以及催化活性上的差异进行了探讨。     

Extraction and spectrophotometric determination of titanium(IV) with malachite green and p-chloromandelic acid, with application to mild steels

A very sensitive, selective and simple method for extraction and spectrophotometric determination of titanium(IV) with an alpha-hydroxy acid has been developed. p-Chloromandelic acid reacts with titanium in weakly acidic aqueous solution at room temperature to form a complex anion extractable into chlorobenzene with Malachite Green as counter-ion. Titanium is determined indirectly by measuring the absorbance of Malachite Green in the extract at 630 nm. The calibration graph is linear for titanium(IV) over the range 0.25-7.5muM (0.05-1.44 mug); the apparent molar absorptivity is 1.31 x 10(5) l.mole(-1).cm(-1). The method has been successfully applied to the determination of titanium in mild steels.     

Dehydration studies of titanium molybdate

Three chemically different samples (Ti∶Mo ratios 1∶2, 1∶1 and 2∶1) of titanium molybdate have been prepared by mixing the solutions of titanium(IV) chloride (M/40), titanium sulphate (M/20, M/40) and sodium molybdate (M/20, M/40) in different volume ratios. Dehydration studies have been completed, which would seem to throw some light on the state of the water molecules present in the samples.     

Extraction of titanium(IV) gallate into tri-iso-octylam1ne and its spectrophotometric determination

Extraction of titanium(IV) gallate species into tri-iso-octylamine (TIOA) has been studied to develop a spectrophotometric method for the determination of titanium. The behaviour of common ions, under the conditions for quantitative extraction of titanium, is reported. Examples are given of application of the method to analysis of steels, reactor-grade thoria, and silicate rocks.     

Formation and characterisation of NiAl‐Ti coating on nickel‐based superalloy B1900

Alumina‐former coatings have been known as the best surface engineering approach to combat high temperature corrosion in gas turbine industry. In this investigation, attempts have been made to obtain a titanium‐modified aluminide coating with improved protective properties. Modification has been achieved by introducing titanium in the coating composition by a two‐stage coating treatment; titanium coating and subsequent aluminising. The modified coatings were characterised and compared with simple aluminides by means of electron metallography, depth elemental profiling and x‐ray diffraction techniques. Experimental results indicated that pre‐titanising diffusion treatment is an effective route to modify chemical composition of simple aluminide coating. The final microstructure of the coating was β‐NiAl matrix with titanium‐bearing precipitates mainly distributed in near surface layers. The mechanism of the coating formation is discussed. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Separation of trace amounts of titanium by the sorption of the titanium peroxocomplex on silica gel

Summary The possibility of the analytical use of the sorption of titanium peroxocomplex on silica gel for the determination of trace amounts of titanium was studied. The exchange capacity of silica gel in dependence on the time and the composition of the titanium peroxocomplex sorbed were described. A simple and very efficient separation procedure has been developed for the determination of traces of titanium in various waters and water-soluble salts.     

Titanium compounds as coatings on polystyrene latices and as hollow spheres

Sub-micron-sized anionic polystyrene latices have been coated with uniform layers of amorphous titanium dioxide by hydrolysis of titanium tetrabutoxide in ethanolic solutions containing the polymer cores. The thickness of the coating layer could be altered by adjusting the concentration of titanium tetrabutoxide and the amount of polymer latex added to the system. Hollow colloidal spheres of crystal titanium dioxide were obtained by calcination of the so-coated polystyrene latices at an elevated temperature. Received: 29 July 1999/Accepted in revised form: 15 October 1999