Separation of barium from alkaline earths and associated elements by extraction with dibenzo-18-crown-6 from a picrate medium

Barium is extracted quantitatively at pH 3–9 with 1 × 10^?2 M dibenzo-18-crown-6 into nitrobenzene from solutions containing 1 × 10^?2 M picric acid, stripped with 1 M nitric acid and determined spectrophotometrically at 640 nm as its complex with sulfonazo-III. Barium can be separated from alkali and other alkaline earth elements and from lead, manganese, chromium, zinc and mercury. The halides, oxyanions and anions of organic acids are tolerated. The method is applied to the determination of barium in barium meal, barite and witherite.     

Amperometric titration of calcium,strontium and barium and their mixtures in presence of large amounts of alkali metal salts

Trace amounts of alkaline earth metals are titrated with triethylenetetraaminehexaacetic acid; lead(II) is added as indicator and the current is measured by square-wave polarography. At pH 13.3, calcium, strontium and barium give a common end-point corresponding to the total content of alkaline earth ions. Copper and cadmium interfere but small concentrations of Ni, Al, Mg, Zn, Mn(II) and Fe(III) are tolerated. The alkaline earth metals can be determined in the presence of 1000-fold amounts of lithium and 10⁵- fold amounts of sodium or potassium ions.     

Study of thermal decomposition of poly(vinyl chloride) type polymers with the use of model substances—III: Gas phase pyrolysis of acetates

The decompositions of the following poly(vinylacetate) models were investigated in the gas phase: 2-acetoxypentane (in the range 323–380°), meso and racem. 2,4-diacetoxypentane (325–375°), 4-acetoxy-1-pentene (302–375°), 4-acetoxy-2-pentene (314–381°), 5-acetoxy-2-hexene (328–391°), and 7-acetoxy-3,5-nonadiene (299–361°). The decompositions are homogeneous unimolecular first-order reactions with rate constants of 1·04 × 10¹³ exp(?45·/RT, 1·63 × 10¹³ exp(?45·4/RT), 1·01 × 10¹³ exp(?44·5/RT), 5sd76 × 10¹² exp(?42·8/RT), 2·01 × 10¹³ exp(?45·5/RT), and 3·29 × 10¹² exp(?41·5/RT) sec^?1, respectively. The two 2,4-diacetoxypentane stereoisomers decompose at almost the same rate. From the course of decomposition of models in the gas phase, possible conclusions about decomposition of polymer are drawn. The role of configuration of sequences, double bonds, their number and geometric isomerism in the macromolecular chains are discussed in connection with elimination of acetic acid from poly(vinyl acetate).     

Calcium-selective electrodes based on calcium tetra(4-chlorophenyl)borate complexes of macrocyclic polyether diamides

The preparation of macrocyclic 7,19-dibenzyl-7,19-diaza-1,4,10,13,16-pentaoxa-cycloheneicosane-6, 20-diones substituted in positions 2 and 3 with methyl groups, and their properties in PVC membranes as calcium sensors are described. Complexes of these polyether diamides (PEDA) with calcium and tetra(4-chlorophenyl)borate (TClPB) ions having the composition 2PEDA·Ca·2TClPB were prepared. Calcium electrodes based on these complexes have selectivity coefficients for calcium over barium up to 10³, and over alkali metals up to 3 × 10⁴.     

Spectrophotometric study of reactions of scandium,ytrium and lanthanum ions with some triphenylmethane dyes in the presence of cationic surfactants

Optimum conditions for the formation of ternary complexes of scandium, ytrium and lanthanum ions with chrome azurol S, eriochrome cyanine R and pyrocatechol violet in the presence of cetyltrimethylammonium, cetypyridinium and tetradecyldimethylbenzyl-ammonium (zephiramine) ions are described. The spectrophotometric determination of scandium with chrome azurol S and zephiramine exhibits the greatest sensitivity (? = 1.50 × 10⁵ l mol^?1 cm^?1 at 610 nm). In the spectrophotometric determination of scandium with eriochrome cyanine R and cetylpyridinium ion (? = 9.2 × 10⁴ at 600 nm), the interference caused by yttrium is the least. In the best method for yttrium (with pyrocatechol violet and zephiramine), the molar absorptivity is 3.3 × 10⁴ at 660 nm. Lanthanum does not form ternary complexes of analytical interest in these systems. Some aspects of the formation of ternary complexes with cationic surfactants are discussed.     

Synthesis of 2-[2-(8-hydroxyquinolyl)azo]-1-naphthol and its use in the spectrophotometric determination of calcium in potable water

The synthesis of a novel reagent, 2-[2-(8-hydroxyquinolyl)azo]-1-naphthol (HQAN), is described. The acidity constants of the reagent and its reactions with various metal ions are reported. The HQAN reagent forms a soluble calcium chelate in 50% (v/v) dioxane/ water at pH > 8.5 (? = 24 000 l mol^?1 cm ^t-1 at 570 nm). It also forms chelates with magnesium, other alkaline earth metals, and ivalent Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb. These interferences (except for Mn) can be avaoided by pH adjustment or by adding masking agents, and a very simple procedure for the determination of calcium in potable waters is obtained.     

Synthesis and Diels-Alder Reactivity of 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylidenenorbornane

Pd-catalyzed double carbomethoxylation of the Diels-Alder adduct of cyclo-pentadiene and maleic anhydride yielded the methyl norbornane-2,3-endo-5, 6-exo-tetracarboxylate ( 4 ) which was transformed in three steps into 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-idenenorbornane ( 1 ). The cycloaddition of tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) to 1 giving the corresponding monoadduct 7 was 364 times faster (toluene, 25°) than the addition of TCNE to 7 yielding the bis-adduct 9 . Similar reactivity trends were observed for the additions of TCNE to the less reactive 2,3,5,6-tetramethylidene-7-oxanorbornane ( 2 ). The following second order rate constants (toluene, 25°) and activation parameters were obtained for: 1 + TCNE → 7 : k₁ = (255 + 5) 10^?4 mol^?1 · s^?1, ΔH≠ = (12.2 ± 0.5) kcal/mol, ΔS≠ = (?24.8 ± 1.6) eu.; 7 + TCNE → 9 , k₂ = (0.7 ± 0.02) 10^?4 mol^?1 · s^?1, ΔH≠ = (14.1 ± 1.0) kcal/mol, ΔS≠ = ( ?30 ± 3.5) eu.; 2 + TCNE → 8 : k₁ = (1.5 ± 0.03) 10^?4 mol^?1 · s^?1, ΔH≠ = (14.8 ± 0.7) kcal/mol, ΔS≠ = (?26.4 ± 2.3) eu.; 8 + TCNE → 10 ; k₂ = (0.004 ± 0.0002) 10^?4 mol^?1 · s^?1, ΔH≠ = (17 ± 1.5) kcal/mol, ΔS≠ = (?30 ± 4) eu. The possible origins of the relatively large rate ratios k₁/k₂ are discussed briefly.     

Synthesis, characterization and ion exchange properties of the framework sodium titanium germanate Na3H(TiO)3(GeO)(GeO4)3·7H2O

Sodium titanium germanate with a semicrystalline framework (STG) of the formula Na₃H(TiO)₃(GeO)(GeO₄)₃·7H₂O was synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions and its proton form, H₄(TiO)₃(GeO)(GeO₄)₃·8H₂O (STG-H), was prepared by acid treatment of the sodium compound. The STG was characterized by elemental analysis, TGA, FT-IR, and X-ray powder diffraction. A comparative ion exchange examination of the STG-H towards alkali and alkaline earth metals in a broad pH and concentration range was carried out. It was found that the STG is a moderately weak cation exchanger, possessing high ion exchange capacity (up to 4.0 meq/g) and showing preference for heavy alkali and alkaline earth metals. The STG selectivity towards Cs⁺ and Sr²⁺ ions in the presence of competitive metal ions and certain organic compounds was also studied. The data obtained suggest that the sodium titanium germanate is a more selective exchanger for Sr²⁺ ion than its titanium silicate analogue, K₃H(TiO)₄(SiO₄)₃·4H₂O.     

Sensitive spectrophotometric determination of La(III) with 1-(2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol

A simple and sensitive method for spectrophotometric determination of lanthanum has been developed. At pH 9.6, in presence of 50% ethanol, lanthanum reacts with 1-(-2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol (PAN) to form a red complex which has two absorption maxima, at 545 and 510 nm. The molar absorptivity at 545 nm is 0.55 × 10⁴ liters · mol^?1 cm^?1. On the other hand, lanthanum reacts with PAN in pure ethanol to form a red complex at 530 nm, with high molar absorptivity (8 × 10⁴ liters · mol^?1 cm^?1).     

Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Mineral Water Using a Combined Preconcentration Technique

A combined approach for the simultaneous determination of lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, and samarium in mineral water in the range from?·?10^?2 to 10¹?µg/L by total reflection X-ray fluorescence analysis is reported. The combined technique of preconcentration of the rare earth elements ions includes the codeposition of their hydroxides on a collector and dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction by chloroform to form complexes with 1-(2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol. The results for the determination of lanthanum and light lanthanides in natural water samples with the combined approach are in good agreement with measurements obtained by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry.     

RE(C5H8NS2)3(C12H8N2)的标准摩尔生成焓

在无水乙醇中, 使低水合氯化稀土 (RE = Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu) 与吡咯烷二硫代氨基甲酸铵 (APDC)和1,10-菲咯啉 (o–phen•H₂O) 反应, 制得其三元固态配合物. 用化学分析和元素分析确定它的组成为RE(C₅H₈NS₂)₃(C₁₂H₈N₂) (RE = Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu). IR光谱说明RE³⁺ 分别与3个PDC^–的6个硫原子双齿配位, 同时与o–phen的2个氮原子双齿配位, 配位数为8. 用精密转动弹热量计测定了它们的恒容燃烧热△_cU分别为(-16788.46 ± 7.74), (-15434.53 ± 8.28), (-15287.80 ± 7.31), (-15200.50 ± 7.22)和(-15254.34 ± 6.61) kJ•mol^-1; 并计算了它们的标准摩尔燃烧焓△_cH_m^θ和标准摩尔生成焓△_fH_m^θ分别为( -16803.95 ± 7.74), (-15450.02 ± 8.28), (-15303.29 ± 9.28), (-15215.99 ± 7.22), (-15269.83 ± 6.61) kJ • mol^-1和 (-1115.42 ± 8.94), (-2477.80 ± 9.15), (-2619.95 ± 10.44), (-2670.17 ± 8.22), (-2650.06 ± 8.49) kJ•mol^-1.     

Cesium and strontium exchange by the framework potassium titanium silicate K3HTi4O4(SiO4)3·4H2O

Potassium titanium silicate with a semicrystalline framework of the formula K₃HTi₄O₄(SiO₄)₃·4H₂O has been prepared under mild hydrothermal conditions and its protonic form, H₄Ti₄O₄(SiO₄)₃·8H₂O, was obtained by acid treatment of the potassium compound. A comparative ion exchange testing of the H₄Ti₄O₄(SiO₄)₃·8H₂O towards alkali and alkaline earth metals in a broad pH and concentration range was carried out. It was found that potassium titanium silicate is a moderately weak cation exchanger, possessing high ion exchange capacity (up to 4–5 meq/g) and showing preference for heavy alkali and alkaline earth metals uptake. The selectivity of K₃HTi₄O₄(SiO₄)₃·4H₂O towards Cs⁺ and Sr²⁺ ions in alkaline and acid media in the presence of competitive inorganic ions and certain organic compounds was also studied. The data obtained suggest that despite the existence of well defined tunnel structure with parameters fitting for cesium ion in the K₃HTi₄O₄(SiO₄)₃·4H₂O, potassium titanium silicate could remove cesium (and strontium) efficiently only under some specific conditions, namely, at pH close to neutral and in the absence of competitive ions and especially of organic complexing agents.     

Study on the cocolouration effect in the β-complex formation reactions of rare earths with p-chloro-chlorophosphonazo (CPApC)

Terbium- and yttrium-group rare earths form β-complexes with CPApC in acidic medium.The sensitivities for determination of these rare earths by this reaction depend on their ionic radii.Cerium- or terbium-group rare earth in the presence of yttrium-group element produces the cocolourationeffect which remarkably sensitizes the reaction. Yb-CPApC-Eu complex has a molar composition of1:4:2 and gives a molar absorptivity of 2. 02 ×10~5 L·mol~(-1)·cm~(-1) at 746 nm for Eu. It is found thatthe closer the lengths of ionic radii of the rare earths are, the greater will be the cocolouration effect.     

3D coordination polymers with vanadyl fragments and alkaline earth metal ions

The reactions of vanadyl sulfate VOSO₄·3H₂O with barium or strontium cyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate (MCpdc, M = Ba, Sr, H₂Cpdc = C₃H₄(COOH)₂) afforded the polymeric heterometallic complexes {[(H₂O)₈Ba₂(VO)₂(Cpdc)₄]·2H₂O}n (1) and {[(H₂O)₆Sr(VO)(Cpdc)₂]}n (2), respectively. These complexes differ in the binding mode of mononuclear vanadyl fragments with alkaline earth metal ions. Coordination polymers 1 and 2 were characterized by ESR spectroscopy.     

The photochlorination of perfluorocyclopentene

The gas-phase photochlorination of perfluorocyclopentene under continuous and intermittent illumination with 4360-Å radiation was studied between 10° and 60°C. The rate constants for the reactions. (3) (4) were measured as k₃ = (1.20 + 0.58) × 10⁸ exp (?6.430 ± 177/RT) l·(mole sec) and k₄ = (1.86 ± 0.76) × 10⁷ l·(mole sec).     

The determination of thorium,lanthanum and samarium in cerium(iv) nitrate by activation analysis,with the aid of electrophoretic focussing of ions

Thorium, lanthanum and cerium were determined in ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate. The chemical separation was carried out by electrophoretic focussing of ions (EFI) in a matter of minutes. The small amount of sample possible in this separation technique is the main limit for the sensitivity of the procedure. With an irradiation time of 2 h at a thermal flux of 4·10¹¹ n/cm²/sec, the lower limits are: Th 0.1 μg; La 4·10^-2μg; Sm 5·10^-3μg.     

Water Activities, Osmotic and Activity Coefficients and Some Correlation of Aqueous Mixtures of Alkaline-Earth and Ammonium Nitrates, NH4NO3-Y(NO3)2-H2O with Y ≡ Ba2+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ at T = 25 °C

The thermodynamic properties of the mixed aqueous electrolyte of ammonium and alkaline earth metal nitrates have been studied using the hygrometric method at 25?°C. The water activities of these {yNH₄NO₃+(1?y)Y(NO₃)₂}(aq) systems with Y ≡ Ba²⁺, Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺ were measured at total molalities ranging from 0.10 mol?kg^?1 to saturation for different NH₄NO₃ ionic-strength fractions of y=0.20, 0.50 and 0.80. These data allow the calculation of osmotic coefficients. From these measurements, the ionic mixing parameters are determined and used to calculate the solute activity coefficients in the mixtures at different ionic-strength fractions. The results of these ternary solution measurements are compared with those for binary solutions of the alkaline earth nitrates of magnesium, calcium and barium with ammonium nitrates. The behavior of the aqueous electrolyte solutions containing mixtures of barium or calcium or magnesium with ammonium nitrates are correlated and show that ionic interactions are more important for the system containing Mg²⁺ than for Ca²⁺ or Ba²⁺. The trends are mainly due to the effects of the ionic size, polarizability and the hydration of the ions in these solutions.     

Densities of liquid metals: calcium,strontium, barium

Abstract

We report a method of measuring the densities of liquids at intermediate temperatures which employs Archimedes' Principle in a two-sinker arrangement. This method is then used to measure the densities of pure liquid calcium, strontium, and barium. We find ρ(Ca) = 1.4931 ? 1.37 × 10^?4 T(°C) from 850 ? 950°C, ρ(Sr) = 2.5547 ? 2.83 × 10^?4 T(°C) from 780 ? 880°C, and ρ(Ba) = 3.5561 ? 2.99 × 10^?4 T(°C) from 730 ? 830°C, where the units are gm/cm³. We use relations critical constants for these liquids to estimated dρ/dT, and compare these values of dρ/dT with those for other liquid metals; we also compare our results with recent x-ray diffraction data for these liquid metals.     

Chlorophosphonazo-m-NO2, a new reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of cerium sub-group rare earth elements in the presence of yttrium sub-group elements

The synthesis of chlorophosphonazo-m-NO₂ is described. Cerium sub-group rare earth elements can be determined in the presence of 10–40 fold amounts of yttrium sub-group elements when the latter are masked by oxalic acid at pH 1.6. Under the experimental conditions employed, the apparent molar absorptivities of lanthanum and cerium at 666 nm are 9.5 × 10⁴ and 9.3 × 10⁴ l mol^-1 cm^-1, respectively. Beer's law is obeyed for 0–12 μg of lanthanum or cerium in 25 ml of solution. The coefficients of variation for La and Ce are 0.37% and 0.92%, respectively.     

Production of doubly charged clusters (H2O)n · Ba2+ and (H2O)n · Ca2+ under low temperature fast atom bombardment conditions

Production of doubly charged ions of alkaline earth metals Ba²⁺ and Ca²⁺ and their doubly charged clusters with water molecules (H₂O)_n · Ba²⁺, (H₂O)_n · Ca²⁺ (n = 1, 2, 3) by means of low temperature fast atom bombardment technique is observed in the case of crystalline hydrates of BaCl₂ and CaCl₂ salts, formed during freezing of water-salt solutions. Reasons for a possibility of production of the doubly charged species in the case of the two indicated salts and their absence in the case of chlorides of some other divalent metals (Mg, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn) are discussed. As to singly charged secondary ions Me⁺, MeCl⁺, MeOH⁺, [(H₂O)_n · MeCl]⁺, [(H₂O)_n · MeOH]⁺ (where Me is metal), high efficiency of their production from crystalline hydrates was observed and possible explanation of the phenomenon is suggested.