含锶卤水体系相平衡和热力学研究进展

相平衡与热力学研究是卤水资源开发利用的理论依据,开展含锶多组分卤水体系相平衡和热力学研究,对于我国含锶卤水资源的开发利用具有重要的意义。从相平衡和热力学研究两方面,归纳总结国内外关于含锶卤水体系的研究现状,并指出了存在的主要问题和发展方向。     

V-H2O体系的溶解组分优势区域图和电势-pH 图

运用浓度比较法, 对25 ℃时V-H2O体系进行热力学分析和电化学分析, 编程计算出各溶解组分浓度, 以及固相和液相、各固相间边界线, 确定固相区和液相区的位置. 在此基础上, 绘制出了总V浓度cT(V)=1.0×10-5 mol·L-1时V-H2O体系的溶解组分优势区域图和电势-pH图以及cT(V)=1.0×10-7 mol·L-1时V-H2O体系的电势-pH图. 电势-pH图结果表明在一定温度和压力下, 各相稳定区取决于体系中溶液态物质的总浓度. 随cT(V)的减小, 溶液稳定区增大, 各固相稳定区均不同程度减小.     

The irreversible formation of palladium carbide during hydrogenation of 1-pentyne over silica-supported palladium nanoparticles: in situ Pd K and L3 edge XAS

The catalytically active phase of silica-supported palladium catalysts in the selective and non-selective hydrogenation of 1-pentyne was determined using in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the Pd K and L(3) edges. Upon exposure to alkyne, a palladium carbide-like phase rapidly forms, which prevents hydrogen to diffuse into the bulk of the nano-sized particles. Both selective and non-selective hydrogenation occur over carbided particles. The palladium carbide-like phase is stable under reaction conditions and only partially decomposes under high hydrogen partial pressure. Non-selective hydrogenation to pentane is not indicative of hydride formation. The palladium carbide phase was detected in the EXAFS analysis and the K edge XANES showed representative features.     

Particle size effects on the thermal behavior of hematite

Hematite with different particle sizes was obtained through isothermal annealing and mechanochemical ball-milling methods. The hematite phase is very stable under air atmosphere. The thermal stabilities of hematite under argon atmosphere were characterized by thermal analysis studies up to 800 °C using a simultaneous DSC–TG technique. The lattice parameters a and c of hematite with different particle sizes were extracted from the Rietveld structural refinement of powder X-ray diffraction patterns. Decomposition of hematite into a lower oxidation state in inert argon atmosphere was studied by the TG experiments for the first time and the enthalpy associated with the decomposition reaction was determined from the DSC studies. Particle size has a strong effect on the thermal behavior of hematite samples. Ball-milled hematite samples with smaller particle size showed that the phase transformation was extended to higher temperature range with larger enthalpy. Hematite with larger average particle size showed higher stability under argon atmosphere.     

氧气气氛下Pt3Ni(111)表面结构变化的从头算原子热力学研究

采用从头算原子热力学方法系统研究了Ni-rich和Pt-rich条件下Pt₃Ni(111)在不同偏析、表面化学吸附氧覆盖度下560个可能结构的相对稳定性,构建了氧气气氛下Pt₃Ni(111)表面结构演化、直至满覆盖化学吸附氧的热力学相图.结果表明,随着氧的化学势的升高,在热力学上仅出现两类稳定的结构,主要包括没有化学吸附氧的干净Pt-skin表面,以及在很低氧的化学势下就形成的含有化学吸附氧的Ni-skin表面,而有化学吸附氧的PtNi表面合金化的中间结构则处于亚稳态.仔细分析发现,这些结构的形成主要由金属的偏析能、氧与两种金属成键强弱的差别、氧的化学势的高低三个因素共同决定.     

Determination of radioactive and stable cobalt in marine biological materials (author's transl)]

Studies were made to develop the method for rapid determination of radioactive and stable cobalt in a single specimen of marine biological materials. The sample was dried, ashed, and dissolved in acid. The cobalt was extracted with 1-nitroso-2-naphthol benzene and determined by absorptiometry on the benzene phase. Then, the organic solution was evaporated to dryness, and the residue was treated with nitric-perchloric acid mixture to decompose any organic matter, and taken up with hydrochloric acid. The cobolt was extracted from the solution with TIO A-toluene, and the radioactive cobalt was determined by liquid scintillation counting on the toluene phase. Examinations were made on the chemical yield and on the decontamination factor of the fission product nuclides. Analysis were made on the marine biological samples of Urazoko Bay, Fukui prefecture. Agreement of the radioactive cobalt data between that by the present method and that by Ge(Li) gamma ray spectometry was good. Also, the stable cobalt value by the present method agreed well with that by neutron activation analysis method.     

Synthesis and crystal structure determination of a new pressure-induced iridium ditelluride phase, m-IrTe2, and comparison of the crystal structures and relative stabilities of various IrTe2 polymorphs

The new monoclinic IrTe2 phase m-IrTe2 was synthesized under pressure, and its structure was determined by X-ray powder diffraction. The relative stabilities of the three known and three hypothetical IrTe2 polymorphs were discussed on the basis of tight binding electronic band structure calculations. m-IrTe2 exhibits structural features of both CdI2- and pyrite-type IrTe2 phases and is expected to be nearly as stable as that of the CdI2-type IrTe2. The hypothetical IrS2- and ramsdellite-type IrTe2 phases are predicted to be more stable than the CdI2-type IrTe2.     

The interaction of the theophylline metastable phase with water vapor

The conditions of hydration of the stable and metastable theophylline phases were determined. Two-phase metastable phase/monohydrate and stable phase/monohydrate equilibrium pressures were measured at 25, 30, and 35°C. The metastable phase began to react with water vapor at lower relative humidities than the stable phase. Processes that occurred with the metastable and stable theophylline phases over various water pressure ranges were considered. The metastable phase exhibited an unusual behavior at 25°C and relative humidity 47%. At constant water vapor pressure and temperature, theophylline was initially hydrated and then lost water and again became anhydrous. Two consecutive processes occurred in the system, the formation of theophylline monohydrate from the metastable phase and its decomposition to the stable phase. The ratio between the rates of these processes determined the content of the monohydrate at the given time moment.     

Stable tetrahedron LiF-KCl-KBr-K2MoO4 of the quinary reciprocal system Li,K‖F,Cl,Br,MoO4

The stable tetrahedron LiF-KCl-KBr-K₂MoO₄ of the quinary reciprocal system Li,K‖F,Cl,Br,MoO₄ was studied by differential thermal analysis, and phase equilibria were determined.     

The thermodynamic properties of DL- and L-lactides

The enthalpies of formation of DL-lactide and L-lactide, cyclic esters of lactic acid, were determined by combustion calorimetry. The transfer method was used to measure their vapor pressures and obtain the enthalpies of sublimation. A conformational analysis of lactides was performed, and the most stable conformations were determined. The equilibrium structures of lactides, sets of fundamental vibrations, moments of inertia, and total energies of the most stable conformers were calculated quantum-chemically at the B3LYP/6-311++G(3df,3pd) level. The G3MP2 composite method was used to estimate the enthalpies of formation of lactides in the gas phase. The thermodynamic properties of lactides in the ideal gas state were calculated over the temperature range 100–1500 K.     

Partitioning of the quaternary reciprocal system Li,K‖Cl,Br,MoO4 into simplexes and investigation of its partitioning and stable elements

The quaternary reciprocal system Li,K‖Cl,Br,MoO₄ was partitioned into simplexes using graph theory. A tree of phases of the system was constructed, and stable elements were identified. The stable triangles LiKMoO₄-KCl-KBr and Li₂MoO₄-KCl-KBr and the stable tetrahedron Li₂MoO₄-K₂MoO₄-KCl-KBr were studied by differential thermal analysis, and phase states in the triangles and the tetrahedron were determined.     

Investigation of the United stable tetrahedron LiF-KBr-K2MoO4-KF of the quaternary reciprocal system Li,K‖F,Br,MoO4

The united stable tetrahedron LiF-KBr-K₂MoO₄-KF of the quaternary reciprocal system Li,K‖F,Br,MoO₄ was studied by differential thermal analysis. The melting points and ternary eutectic and peritectic compositions in the secant triangle LiF-KBr-K₃FMoO₄ were identified. The melting points of the samples corresponding to the quaternary invariant equilibrium points (eutectic and peritectic points) and their compositions in the stable tetrahedron LiF-KBr-K₃FMoO₄-KF were determined. The volumes of crystallizing phases in the united stable tetrahedron were determined; the phase equilibria at invariant points were described.     

Comparative stability determination of oligonucleotide duplexes in gas and solution phase

The relative stability of RNA duplexes were determined in both solution and gas phase. Solution stability as determined by a spectrophotometric method indicated that the Watson-Crick duplexes were more stable than duplexes containing one GA mismatch or two tandem GA mismatches. Gas phase stability was determined using ESI-MS through variation of the collision energy in an ion trap. Stability curves similar to the melting curves obtained in solution were observed. The relative stability in gas phase differed, however, from that in solution. The duplexes with two tandem GA mismatches were found to be more stable than the Watson-Crick and single GA mismatch duplexes. The different trends observed in solution versus gas phase can be attributed to the primary means of interaction. In solution, stacking is expected to be the dominant interaction mode. In the gas phase, hydrogen bonding is expected to be the dominant interaction mode. Duplexes with tandem GA mismatches have the potential to undergo additional hydrogen bonding relative to the other duplexes which could account for their increased stability in the gas phase.     

Partitioning of the quinary reciprocal system Li,K‖F,Cl,Br,MoO4 into simplexes and the investigation of its partitioning and stable elements

The quinary reciprocal system Li,K‖F,Cl,Br,MoO₄ was partitioned into simplexes using graph theory. A tree of phases of the system was constructed, and stable elements were identified. The chemical interaction in the system Li,K‖F,Cl,Br,MoO₄ was described by the ion balance method. The stable tetrahedra LiF-KCl-KBr-K₂MoO₄, LiF-KCl-KBr-LiKMoO₄, and LiF-Li₂MoO₄-KCl-KBr and the united stable pentatope LiF-KF-KCl-KBr-K₂MoO₄ were studied by differential thermal analysis, and phase states in the studied simplexes were determined. The compositions of crystallizing phases in the bulk of the studied tetrahedra and pentatope were confirmed by X-ray powder diffraction analysis.     

Radiation yield of stable radiolysis products of 1-chlorobutane, 1-chlorobutene-2, 1-chloropropane, 2-chloropropane and 1,3-dichloropropane γ-irradiated in an oxygen-free atmosphere

The stable radiolysis products of 1-chlorobutane (1-CB), 1-chlorobutene-2 (1-CB-2), 1-chloropropane (1-CP), 2-chloropropane (2-CP) and 1,3-dichloropropane (1,3-DCP) gamma-irradiated in an oxygen-free atmosphere have been investigated. The pure radiolysis products were separated by preparative gas chromatography and identified by NMR and mass spectroscopy as well as qualitative gas chromatography. The compounds formed were determined by potentiometric analysis and quantitative gas chromatography. From 1-CB we have obtained in the gas phase: HCl, H₂, butane; in the liquid phase: 2-chlorobutane, 1,3-dichlorobutane and a mixture of oligomers of the initial compound (dimer and trimer). We have not recorded H₂ in 1-CB-2. The main gaseous products of radiolysis of 1-CP are HCl and H₂. Radiation yield of isomerization was determined. From 2-CP we have obtained in the gas phase: HCl and H₂; in the liquid phase: 2,2-dichloropropane and a mixture of oligomers of the initial compound (dimers and trimers). From 1,3-DCP we have found in the gas phase: HCl and H₂; in the liquid phase: 1-CP, 2-CP, 1,2-DCP and oligomers. Preliminary schemes for the formation of stable products are proposed.     

Synthesis of colloids and films of Pr, Er and Yb with nonaqueous solvents

Colloidal dispersions of Yb, Er and Pr have been prepared by chemical liquid deposition. The metals were cocondensed at 77 K with 2-methoxyethanol and ethanol to produce solvated metal atoms. The particle size of the dispersions was determined by transmission electron microscopy to range from 52 to 1080 Å; the particles had spherical shapes. After solvent evaporation under vacuum, active solids and amorphous powder were deposited over Cu and Al metal. Dispersion stability, particle size, UV/Vis absorption and zeta potential were studied. The solids prepared by solvent evaporation were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The films prepared on Al were studied by scanning electron microscopy. The most stable colloid was obtained using 2-methoxyethanol: several concentrations were stable for several months and the zeta potential indicated that this colloid stability is mainly due to solvation effects. FTIR spectroscopy of the solids indicated solvent incorporation in the film. This observation was corroborated by thermal analysis. Information on the thermal stability of the films was obtained by TGA. The UV/Vis absorption spectrum was measured at several concentrations under different conditions.     

Kinetics of the reaction of the TEMPO radical with alkylarenes

The kinetics of the reaction of the stable radical 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-N-oxyl (TEMPO) with a series of alkylarenes containing primary and secondary benzyl C—H bonds was studied by ESR, and the reaction rate constants were determined. The scheme of the process under study was examined, and the applicability boundaries of the simplification during analysis were shown. The selectivities of TEMPO and the more reactive cumylperoxyl radical were compared.     

Structural dynamics of molybdenum vanadium oxide (MoVOx)

Molybdenum and vanadium oxides were known to be an effective catalyst for light olefin (propane) activation for conversion to value-added chemicals. However, it is difficult to control the selectivity to desired product whereby subsequent reaction can lead to coking and rapid catalyst deactivation. One of the key ways to improve on the above limitation is to optimise and control the molybdenum phase structure, particularly during catalyst precursor activation stage. This paper demonstrates the combination of optimal in situ activation under different condition and thermal analysis for structural control that can help to guide and gain an insight into the structure–activity relationship of the nanostructured catalyst system. In situ XRD analysis reveals the crystallization of molybdenum vanadium oxide was highly influenced by the activation condition hence exhibiting different structural properties. Activation under Air at 300 °C forms highly crystalline hexagonal phase and transforms to thermodynamically stable orthorhombic (o-MoO₃) phase at 450 °C. Activation under inert (helium) reveals the precursor remains amorphous until nanostructuring occurs at 450 °C. The precursor further transforms to the thermodynamically stable crystallized tetragonal phase (Mo₅O₁₄) at 500 °C. The obtained structural transition information is important in order to control and identify the catalytic active phase that is suitable for a particular reaction.     

Solvent-dependent crystallization of 1-hydro-6-carbaphosphatrane and its tautomer

1-Hydro-6-carbaphosphatrane 2 was obtained as a mixture with its tautomer, 3. Tautomers 2 and 3 were isolated by the recrystallization from different solvents, respectively, and each structure was determined by X-ray crystallographic analysis. Variable-temperature NMR experiments revealed that pentacoordinate 2 and tricoordinate 3 are under the equilibrium, showing that 3 is more stable. The theoretical calculations found a weaker transannular PC bond in 2 than in 1-hydro-5-carbaphosphatrane, 1, which can be considered to be the reason 1-hydro-6-carba-phosphatrane 2 is less stable than its tautomer 3.     

Study on the subgel-phase formation using an asymmetric phospholipid bilayer membrane by high-pressure fluorometry

The myristoylpalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (MPPC) bilayer membrane shows a complicated temperature-pressure phase diagram. The large portion of the lamellar gel (L(β)'), ripple gel (P(β)'), and pressure-induced gel (L(β)I) phases exist as metastable phases due to the extremely stable subgel (L(c)) phase. The stable L(c) phase enables us to examine the properties of the L(c) phase. The phases of the MPPC bilayers under atmospheric and high pressures were studied by small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and fluorescence spectroscopy using a polarity-sensitive fluorescent probe Prodan. The SANS measurements clearly demonstrated the existence of the metastable L(β)I phase with the smallest lamellar repeat distance. From a second-derivative analysis of the fluorescence data, the line shape for the L(c) phase under high pressure was characterized by a broad peak with a minimum of ca. 460 nm. The line shapes and the minimum intensity wavelength (λ″(min)) values changed with pressure, indicating that the L(c) phase has highly pressure-sensible structure. The λ″(min) values of the L(c) phase spectra were split into ca. 430 and 500 nm in the L(β)I phase region, which corresponds to the formation of a interdigitated subgel L(c) (L(c)I) phase. Moreover, the phase transitions related to the L(c) phase were reversible transitions under high pressure. Taking into account the fluorescence behavior of Prodan for the L(c) phase, we concluded that the structure of the L(c) phase is highly probably a staggered structure, which can transform into the L(c)I phase easily.