Cl/Cl isotope effects in Rh NMR of [RhCln(H2O)6−n] complex anions in hydrochloric acid solution as a unique ‘NMR finger-print’ for unambiguous speciation

A detailed analysis of the ³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl isotope effects observed in the 19.11 MHz ¹⁰³Rh NMR resonances of [RhCl_n(H₂O)_6−n]³⁻ⁿ complexes (n = 3–6) in acidic solution at 292.1 K, shows that the ‘fine structure’ of each ¹⁰³Rh resonance can be understood in terms of the unique isotopologue and in certain instances the isotopomer distribution in each complex. These ³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl isotope effects in the ¹⁰³Rh NMR resonance of the [Rh^35/37Cl₆]³⁻ species manifest only as a result of the statistically expected ³⁵Cl/³⁷Cl isotopologues, whereas for the aquated species such as for example [Rh^35/37Cl₅(H₂O)]²⁻, cis-[Rh^35/37Cl₄(H₂O)₂]⁻ as well as the mer-[Rh^35/37Cl₃(H₂O)₃] complexes, additional fine-structure due to the various possible isotopomers within each class of isotopologues, is visible. Of interest is the possibility of the direct identification of stereoisomers cis-[RhCl₄(H₂O)₂]⁻, trans-[RhCl₄(H₂O)₂]⁻, fac-[RhCl₃(H₂O)₃] and mer-[RhCl₃(H₂O)₃] based on the ¹⁰³Rh NMR line shape, other than on the basis of their very similar δ(¹⁰³Rh) chemical shift. The ¹⁰³Rh NMR resonance structure thus serves as a novel and unique ‘NMR-fingerprint’ leading to the unambiguous assignment of [RhCl_n(H₂O)_6−n]³⁻ⁿ complexes (n = 3–6), without reliance on accurate δ(¹⁰³Rh) chemical shifts.     

不同硅铝比Cu-ZSM-5纳米片上N2O催化分解

以双季铵盐表面活性剂为模板剂,水热条件下合成了硅铝比(nSi/nAl)为18、26和95的ZSM-5沸石纳米片,采用离子交换方法制备了铜改性的ZSM-5纳米片样品,并测试了其催化分解N_2O性能。结合X射线衍射(XRD)、N_2吸附/脱附、X射线荧光光谱(XRF)、扫描电镜(SEM)、透射电镜(TEM)、氢气程序升温还原(H_2-TPR)、氧气程序升温脱附(O_2-TPD)和原位红外漫反射光谱(CODRIFT)等表征结果 ,探讨了沸石硅铝比对于催化剂N_2O分解性能的影响及其原因。结果表明,ZSM-5纳米片硅铝比越低,CuZSM-5纳米片催化剂的活性越高。催化活性的提高归因于低硅铝比催化剂上Cu~+活性物种可还原性的增强和吸附氧脱附能力的提高。     

Synthesis and structure of a 1,6-hexyldiamine heptaborate, [H3N(CH2)6NH3][B7O10(OH)3]

A new 1,6-hexyldiamine heptaborate, [H₃N(CH₂)₆NH₃][B₇O₁₀(OH)₃] (1), has been solvothermally synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, FTIR, elemental analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic system, space group P2₁/n with a=8.042(2) Å, b=20.004(4) Å, c=10.103(2) Å, and β=90.42(3)°. The anionic [B₇O₁₀(OH)₃]_n²ⁿ⁻ layers are interlinked via hydrogen bonding to form a 3D supramolecular network containing large channels, in which the templated [H₃N(CH₂)₆NH₃]²⁺ cations are located.     

Synthesis, structure and magnetic properties of the S=1/2, one-dimensional antiferromagnet, Y5Re2O12

Single crystals of Y₅Re₂O₁₂ have been grown, and the crystal structure has been determined by X-ray diffraction. This compound crystallizes in space group C2/m with cell dimensions of a=12.4081(10) Å b=5.6604(5)Å, c=7.4951(6) Å, β=107.837(3)°, Z=2. The final refinement led to R1=0.0238, WR2=0.0459 for 1053 observed reflections with F>4σ(F₀). Edge-sharing ReO₆ octahedra form infinite linear [ReO₂O_4/2]_n chains along the b direction with alternating short and long Re-Re distances. Three crystallographically independent yttrium atoms surround O2 to form OY₄ tetrahedra, which share edges and corners in the ab plane to form a two-dimensional Y₅O₄ network which separates the [ReO₂O_4/2]_n magnetic chains. This compound is therefore isostructural with the series Ln₅Re₂O₁₂Ln=Gd-Lu, which have been known since 1969. The average Re oxidation state is +4.5 in the chains and a reasonable, if qualitative MO scheme results in one unpaired electron per Re dimer. Consistent with this, magnetic susceptibility data can be fitted to the one-dimensional antiferromagnetic Heisenberg model with S=1/2 and parameters J^intra/k=−89(1)K, g=2.15(4) and χ(TIP)=5(1)×10⁻⁴ emu/mol. There is no sign of long-range magnetic order down to 2 K. These results are contrasted with those for the isostructural Y₅Mo₂O₁₂.     

Mechanochemical synthesis of rutile-type CrMO4 (M=V, Sb) and their solid solutions

Grinding a mixture of hydrous amorphous chromium oxide (Cr₂O₃·nH₂O), vanadium oxide (V₂O₅) and antimony oxide (Sb₂O₅) was conducted by using a planetary ball mill, to investigate their mechanochemical reactions to form chromium vanadium oxide (CrVO₄) and chromium antimony oxide (CrSbO₄). The synthesis reactions proceed with an increase in grinding periods of time. The ground samples consist of agglomerates with particle size of about ten nanometers. The synthesized CrVO₄ sample exhibits a rutile-type tetragonal crystal structure, which is a high pressure phase. Additionally, solid solutions, CrV_1−xSb_xO₄ (x=0∼1, Δx=0.25), have been synthesized mechanochemically from the mixtures of Cr₂O₃·nH₂O, V₂O₅ and Sb₂O₅.     

Hydrolysis of antimony(III) fluoride complexes

Vibrational and ¹⁷O NMR spectroscopy in combination with quantum chemical calculations are used to investigate the hydrolysis of antimony(III) fluoride complexes. A hydrolytic decomposition of SbF₃ and [SbF₄]^? is accompanied by oligomerization with the formation of edge-and corner-connected dimers ([Sb₂O₂F₄]^2?, [Sb₂OF₈]^4?) and trimers ([Sb₃O₃F₆]^3?, [Sb₃OF₉]^2?) with bridging oxygen atoms. The hydrolysis of [SbF₄]^? is also characterized by the presence in the solution of a discrete cation of [SbF₅]^2? which is least hydrolized. Only a partial isomorphic substitution of fluoride ion by hydroxide one is possible, which is reflected in the composition of K₂Sb(OH)_xF_5?x (x = 0.3) crystals isolated from the fluoride aqueous solution.     

Antimony and silicon environments in antimony silicate glasses

Antimony silicate glasses, of general formula xSb₂O₃·(1−x)SiO₂ (0.1≤x≤0.78), have been prepared by melt-quenching and their structures studied using ²⁹Si MAS NMR spectroscopy, ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Oxidation during melting gives rise to Sb⁵⁺ in concentrations, which increase linearly with x to give a value of ∼10% when x=0.78. ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectra show Mössbauer shifts and quadrupole splittings consistent with Sb³⁺ in a [:SbO₃] trigonal pyramid, similar to that in crystalline Sb₂O₃. A broad band in the Raman spectrum at ∼410 cm⁻¹ is due to the vibrations of such a unit. The dependence of the silicon Qⁿ speciation on x can be interpreted by the formation of Sb-O-Sb links possibly to form rings of 4 [:SbO₃] units such as are found in valentinite.     

Specific F binding to phenyl ring of aromatic polymers

Most of the hydrogels deswell more remarkably in F⁻ containing solutions than in other monovalent anion containing solutions. However, significant deswelling followed by abnormal reswelling of polymer gel in KF solutions with increasing F⁻ concentration was observed in a series of polymer gels consisted of phenyl rings, for instance, poly(styrene sulfonic acid) (PSSA), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP) and poly(4-vinyl phenol) (P4VPh) gel. Driving force of this phenomenon was studied to reveal the specific interactions involved in the aqueous systems of aromatic polymers. Elemental analysis and XPS results suggest that F⁻ is embedded to the gel by the physical adsorption of KF, as well as the interactions between phenyl ring and F⁻. Further theoretical calculations revealed that the interaction may be (phenyl)CH?F⁻(H₂O)_n interaction, which is stronger than (phenyl)CH?(H₂O)_n hydrogen bond. This kind of interaction decreases with the increasing water number and it is invalid when the surrounding water number is more than 5 for the phenol-F⁻(H₂O)_n system. Therefore, we conclude that F⁻ could bind to phenyl ring via such (phenyl)CH?F⁻(H₂O)_n interaction in solutions with low hydrophilicity. The strong polarization effect of F⁻ and (phenyl)CH?F⁻(H₂O)_n interaction are two important driving forces for the reswelling of gels.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and thermochemistry of Ca2[B2O4(OH)2]·0.5H2O

A pure calcium borate Ca₂[B₂O₄(OH)₂]·0.5H₂O has been synthesized under hydrothermal condition and characterized by XRD, FT-IR and TG as well as by chemical analysis. The molar enthalpy of solution of Ca₂[B₂O₄(OH)₂]·0.5H₂O in HC1·54.582H₂O was determined. From a combination of this result with measured enthalpies of solution of H₃BO₃ in HC1·54.561H₂O and of CaO in (HCl + H₃BO₃) solution, together with the standard molar enthalpies of formation of CaO(s), H₃BO₃(s) and H₂O(l), the standard molar enthalpy of formation of −(3172.5 ± 2.5) kJ mol⁻¹ of Ca₂[B₂O₄(OH)₂]·0.5H₂O was obtained.     

Studies on synthesis, characterization and thermochemistry of Mg2[B2O4(OH)2]·H2O

A new magnesium borate Mg₂[B₂O₄(OH)₂]·H₂O has been synthesized by the method of phase transformation of double salt at hydrothermal condition and characterized by XRD, IR, TG and DSC. The enthalpy of solution of Mg₂[B₂O₄(OH)₂]·H₂O in 0.9764 mol L^–1 HCl was determined. With the incorporation of the enthalpies of solution of H₃BO₃ in HCl (aq), of MgO in (HCl+H₃BO₃) (aq), and the standard molar enthalpies of formation of MgO(s), H₃BO₃(s), and H₂O(l), the standard molar enthalpy of formation of –(3185.78±1.91) kJ mol^–1 of Mg₂[B₂O₄(OH)₂]·H₂O was obtained.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.