Thermal and X-Ray studies of reactions between scandium(III) oxide and sodium or potassium persulfates

TG, DTG, and DTA experiments were carried out to elucidate the influence of Sc₂O₃ on the thermal decomposition of Na₂S₂O₈ and K₂S₂O₈ under a static (air) atmosphere from ambient to 1050°C, using a derivatograph. X-Ray diffractometry has been employed to identify the intermediate and final decomposition products. Different Sc₂O₃ Na₂(K₂)S₂O₈ molar ratios were investigated and the 1 : 3 ratio found to be the one that gives stoichiometric reactions with either of these salts. Sc₂O₃ was found to react at 250 and 440°C with the thermally produced Na₂S₂O₇ yielding Sc₂(SO₄)₃. The scandium(III) sulfate was thermally stable up to 840°C. Similarly, the oxide reacts stoichiometrically at 420°C to produce KSc(SO₄)₂, a double salt which began to decompose at 840°. Moreover, three new crystalline phase-transformations were detected for Sc₂(SO₄)₃ at 640, 695, and 735°C.     

Effects of nickel(II) oxide on the thermal decomposition of alkali persulfates

The thermal decomposition of Na₂S₂O₈ and K₂S₂O₈ has been studied derivatographically in the presence of NiO at various molar mixtures. Experiments have proved that the first decomposition stage (persulfate into pyrosulfate) is independent of the amount of the oxide present. During the second decomposition stage (pyrosulfate into sulfate) which occurs in the melt, NiO plays the role of lowering the melting, the initial and final decomposition temperatures of pyrosulfates. The lowest melting temperatures recorded for Na₂S₂O₈ and K₂S₂O₈ are 320 and 280°C, respectively.A mechanism has been proposed to describe the catalytic action of NiO on the thermal decomposition of alkali pyrosulfates. The mechanism makes use of the semiconductivity of NiO and the availability of electron-rich centers in the pyrosulfate group to help the formation of an adsorption complex between them.NiO reacts to some extent with alkali pyrosulfates forming the yellow NiSO₄ and alkali sulfates as separate products.NiO and NiSO₄ form eutectic mixtures with alkali sulfates melting at temperatures lower than those of the pure salts.     

Thermal and X-ray diffraction investigations of some lanthanum(III) and neodymium(III) oxide-alkali persulfate binary systems

Different molar ratios of La₂O₃ or Nd₂O₃:Na₂/K₂S₂O₈ have been prepared, and the results of their TG and DTA investigations, under an atmosphere of static air, are reported. The effects of either La₂O₃ or Nd₂O₃ on the thermal decomposition of the persulfates from ambient to 1050°C, using a derivatograph, have been studied. It has been found that La₂O₃ lowers the initial decomposition temperatures of these alkali persulfates through catalytic activity. Nd₂O₃ shows little or no catalytic effect and therefore it acts as an insulator. Intermediate and final products are identified by X-ray diffraction analysis. The stoichiometric molar ratios of the solid state reactions are 1:3::R₂O₃:M₂S₂O₈. (R = La or Nd. M = Na or K), which give double salts of formulae: NaLa(So₄)₂, KLa(SO₄)₂, NaNd(SO₄)₂, and KNd(SO₄)₂. No sulfates or oxysulfates of lanthanum or neodymium have been identified.     

A DSC study of benzoic acid: a suggested calibrant compound

It has been found that cobalt(II, III) oxide, Co₃O₄, lowers the thermal decomposition temperature of Na₂S₂O₈ and K₂S₂O₈ by about 25°C by catalysis, and it therefore acts as a P-type semiconductor at high temperature and atmospheric (air) pressure. Also, this oxide reacts at high temperature with sodium or potassium pyrosulfates to form thermally stable sodium cobalt disulfate, Na₂Co(SO₄)₂ and potassium cobalt trisulfate, K₂Co₂(SO₄)₃, respectively. Binary systems, consisting of a 1 : 3 mole ratio (oxide : persulfate), are established as representing the solid state stoichiometric reaction. X-Ray diffractometry is employed to identify intermediate and final reaction products in general. All calculations are based on data obtained from TG, DTG and DTA curves.     

Synthesis and properties of Na6[Pb(S2O3)4] · 6H2O

Conditions for the synthesis of the water-soluble lead thiosulfate complex Na₆[Pb(S₂O₃)₄] · 6H₂O were determined. The complex synthesized was characterized by UV and IR spectroscopy and X-ray phase and thermal analyses. Thermolysis schemes were proposed on the basis of the IR and mass spectra of the thermal decomposition products.     

Thermal studies on the anation and decomposition of trans-fluoroaquobis(ethylenediamine) and trans-fluoroaquoabis(propylenediamine) dithionate

The anation and decomposition reaction of trans[CrF(H₂O)(aa′)₂]S₂O₆ [aa′ = ethylenediamine (en); 1,3-diaminepropane (tmd)] have been studied by means of ATD, TG and DSC techniques. The first and only perfectly defined step is the anation reaction forming the species cis[CrF(S₂O₆)(aa′)₂]. By means of DSC techniques, the enthalpies of reaction and the activation energies of both reactions have been estimated. The electronic spectra of the resultant products suggest cis configuration. A second step, preceding total decomposition of the complex, involves cis[CrF(S₂O₆)(aa′)₂] → cis[CrF(SO₄)(aa′)₂] + SO₂ which is contaminated by decomposition reactions.     

Solid-state reactions between alkali persulfates and oxides of corundum structure

The effects of three corundum structure oxides, α-Al₂O₃, α-Cr₂O₃, and α-Fe₂O₃, on the thermal decomposition of sodium and potassium peroxodisulfates (persulfates) under non-isothermal static air conditions and using various oxide/persulfate molar ratios, have been thermoanalytically investigated. Compounds such as Na₃Al(SO₄)₃, K₃Al(SO₄)₃, Cr₂(SO₄)₃, K₃Cr(SO₄₃, and Na₃Fe(SO₄)₃ are identified by X-ray diffractometry and conventional chemical analysis. The molar ratios as well as temperatures of the stoichiometric formation for these compounds have been established. At higher temperatures, α-Al₂O₃ acts as a promoter catalyst for the decomposition of pyrosulfate to sulfate, whereas α-Cr₂O₃ behaves as a retarder for the decomposition of persulfate. A eutectic mixture is formed between K₃Al(SO₄) and K₂SO₄ at 675°C. Also, K₃Fe(SO₄)₃ is identified as two crystalline phases.     

Reactivity,Syntheses, and Crystal Structures of Na5[MO2][X] with M = Co+, Ni+, Cu+; X = CO32—, SO42—, SO32—, S2—, and Na25[CuO2]5[SO4]4[S]

Na₅[CuO₂][CO₃], Na₅[CuO₂][SO₃], Na₅[CuO₂][S], and Na₅[CuO₂][SO₄] were obtained as single crystals and powders from reactions of Na₂O, Cu₂O, and Na₂X with X = CO₃^2—, SO₃^2—, S^2—, and SO₄^2—, respectively. A redox reaction between CdO and Co metal occurs in the presence of Na₂O and Na₂X, yielding Na₅[CoO₂][X] with X = CO₃^2— and S^2—. From a mixture of Na₂SO₄, CdO and Na₂O in Ni‐containers we observed the formation of Na₅[NiO₂][S] single crystals. Single crystals of Na₂₅[CuO₂]₅[SO₄]₄[S] can be grown by annealing Na₅[CuO₂][SO₃] at 600 °C, leading to the decomposition of SO₃^2—, yielding SO₄^2— and S^2— at 550 °C. The structures have been determined from single crystal data and powder data. All structures contain the isolated complex [MO₂]^3— in a dumb‐bell like arrangement. The main feature of these compounds is that the anions SO₄^2—, SO₃^2—, CO₃^2— and S^2— are not connected to the transition metal. The formation of Na₅[CuO₂][X] (X = S^2—, SO₄^2—, SO₃^2—, CO₃^2—) has been studied by thermal analysis and in situ X‐ray diffraction techniques. Infrared spectra confirm the presence of SO₄^2—, SO₃^2—, and CO₃^2—, respectively, in the structures.     

Molten lithium sulphate-sodium sulphate—potassium sulphate eutectic. The reactions of six vanadium compounds

The solubilities and thermal stability of six vanadium compounds of oxidation states V, IV and III [i.e., V₂O₅, NaVO₄, Na₃VO₄, VOSO₄, VO₂ and KV(SO₄)₂] have been studied in the ternary eutectic (78 mole % Li₂SO₄, 8.5 mole % Na₂SO₄, 13.5 mole % K₂SO₄) and the products of their reactions with basic, acidic, oxidising and reducing reagents have been identified.     

Ozone decomposition in concentrated aqueous solutions of salts

Effect of high concentrations of electrolytes (Na₂SO₄, NaCl, and NaNO₃) on the rate of ozone decomposition in water was studied. The conversion kinetics of O₃ dissolved in these solutions was analyzed. The rate constants of ozone decomposition were determined.     

High temperature reactions of titanium(IV) oxide with some alkali persulfates and their decomposition products

The solid state reactions between TiO₂ and Na₂S₂O₈ or K₂S₂O₈ have been investigated using TG, DTG, DTA, IR, and X-ray diffraction studies in the range of 20 to 1000°C.It has been shown that TiO₂ reacts stoichiometrically (1 : 1) with Na₂S₂O₈ in the range of 160 and 220°C forming the complex sodium monoperoxodisulfato—titanium(IV) as characterized by IR and X-ray analysis. The new complex then decomposes into the reactants above 190°C.An exothermic reaction has been observed between TiO₂ and molten K₂S₂O₇ at mole ratio 1:2 respectively and higher, in the range of 280 and 350°C. The IR and X-ray analyses have shown the formation of a complex namely, potassium tetrasulfato titanium(IV) for which the formula and structure have been proposed. This complex decomposes at higher temperatures into K₂SO₄ and a mixed sulfate of potassium and titanium. The mixed sulfate melts at 620°C and decomposes into K₂SO₄, TiO₂, and the gaseous SO₃.On the other hand, Na₂S₂O₈ decomposes in a special mode producing a polymeric product of Na₁₀S₉O₃₂. Decomposition of this species occurs after melting at 560°C into Na₂SO₄ and sulfur oxides. The decomposition reaction has been proved to be catalysed by TiO₂ itself.     

Studies on the thermal decomposition of alkali metal thiosulphatobismuthates(III)

The thermal decomposition of thiosulphatobismuthates(III) of alkali metals was investigated. The general formulae of the thiosulphatobismuthates are M₃[Bi(S₂O₃)₃]·H₂O where M = Na, K, Rb or Cs, and M₂Na[Bi(S₂O₃)₃]·H₂O where M = K or Cs.Typical thermal curves for thiosulphatobismuthates(III) and the results obtained in thermal, X-ray, chemical and spectrophotometrical analyses of the decomposition products are shown. The results were used to determine three stages of the thermal decomposition. At the first stage, at about 200°C, hydrated compounds are dehydrated. At the second stage, above 200°C, there is a rapid decrease in mass which is caused by evolving sulphur dioxide; bismuth sulphide and an intermediate decomposition product are formed. At about 320°C the thermal decomposition products are bismuth sulphide and alkali metal sulphate.     

Thermal Decomposition of Bi(III), Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cu(II) Thiocyanates

Thermal decomposition of Bi(SCN)₃, Cd(SCN)₂, Pb(SCN)₂ and Cu(SCN)₂ has been studied. The thermal analysis curves and the diffraction patterns of the solid intermediate and final products of the pyrolysis are presented. The gaseous products of the decomposition (SO₂ and CO₂) were detected and quantitatively determined. Thermal, X-ray and chemical analyses have been used to establish the nature of the reactions occurring at each stage in the decomposition.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Study on the non-isothermal kinetics of decomposition of 4Na<Subscript>2</Subscript>SO<Subscript>4</Subscript>·2H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript>·NaCl

The non-isothermal decomposition kinetics of 4Na₂SO₄·2H₂O₂·NaCl have been investigated by simultaneous TG-DSC in nitrogen atmosphere and in air. The decomposition processes undergo a single step reaction. The multivariate nonlinear regression technique is used to distinguish kinetic model of 4Na₂SO₄·2H₂O₂·NaCl. Results indicate that the reaction type Cn can well describe the decomposition process, the decomposition mechanism is n-dimensional autocatalysis. The kinetic parameters, n, A and E are obtained via multivariate nonlinear regression. The n ^th-order with autocatalysis model is used to simulate the thermal decomposition of 4Na₂SO₄·2H₂O₂·NaCl under isothermal conditions at various temperatures. The flow rate of gas has little effect on the decomposition of 4Na₂SO₄·2H₂O₂·NaCl.     

Mössbauer study of the thermal decomposition of co-precipitated Fe/NH4/2/SO4/2.6H2O and Ni/NH4/2/SO4/2.6H2O

Using Mössbauer spectroscopy, the thermal decomposition products of co-precipitated Fe/NH_4/2/SO_4/2.6H₂O and Ni/NH_4/2/SO_4/2.6H₂O for two hours at various temperatures in open air have been studied and identified. It has been found that NiFe₂O₄, formed at 900 °C and 1100 °C, has been the final product.     

Sorption of [Au(CN)2]- Ions from Cyanide Solutions with Activated Carbon Fiber

Sorption of [Au(CN)₂]^- ions from cyanide aqueous solutions with activated carbon fiber was studied, and the effect of the gas phase composition and additives (phenol, hydroquinone, ethanol, Na₂SO₃, Na₂S₂O₃) on sorption was considered. The results are compared with data on interaction of C_{6 0} with [Au(CN)₂]^-.     

Synthesis and Characterization of the Trisulfate Pb[S3O10] and Theoretical Analysis of H2S3O10

The reaction of (NH₄)₂PbCl₆ and fuming sulfuric acid (65 % SO₃) in a sealed glass tube at 250 °C led to colorless single crystals of Pb[S₃O₁₀] (orthorhombic, Pbcn, Z = 4, a = 10.9908(4), b = 8.5549(3), c = 8.0130(3) Å, V = 753.42(5) ų). The compound shows a three‐dimensional linkage of the tenfold oxygen coordinated Pb²⁺ ions and exhibits the unusual trisulfate anion, [S₃O₁₀]^2–, that consists of three vertex connected [SO₄] tetrahedra. The distances S–O within the S–O–S bridges of the anion are remarkable asymmetric with distances of 155 and 169 pm, respectively. This structural feature is well reproduced by calculations on a PBE0/cc‐pVTZ and a MP2/cc‐pVTZ level of theory. Similar calculations allow also for an inspection of the yet unknown corresponding acid, H₂S₃O₁₀. Also for this acid non‐symmetric S–O–S bridges are predicted. The thermal behavior of Pb[S₃O₁₀] is characterized by the loss of two equivalents of SO₃ at low temperature and the decomposition of intermediate Pb[SO₄] at higher temperature.     

Nickel-Catalyzed Sulfonylation of Aryl Bromides Enabled by Potassium Metabisulfite as a Uniquely Effective SO2 Surrogate

The development and mechanistic investigation of a nickel-catalyzed sulfonylation of aryl bromides is disclosed. The reaction proceeds in good yields for a variety of substrates and utilizes an inexpensive, stench-free, inorganic sulfur salt (K₂S₂O₅) as a uniquely effective SO₂ surrogate. The active oxidative addition complex was synthesized, isolated, and fully characterized by a combination of NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography analysis. The use of the isolated oxidative addition complex in both stoichiometric and catalytic reactions revealed that SO₂ insertion occurs via dissolved SO₂, likely released upon thermal decomposition of K₂S₂O₅. Key to the success of the reaction is the role of K₂S₂O₅ as a reservoir of SO₂ that is slowly released, thus preventing catalyst poisoning.     

Thermal decomposition of [Co(NH3)6]2(C2O4)3·4H2O: II. Identification of the gaseous products

The main goal of the presented work was to verify the previously assumed decomposition stages of [Co(NH₃)₆]₂(C₂O₄)₃·4H₂O (HACOT) [Thermochim. Acta 354 (2000) 45] under different atmospheres (inert, oxidising and reducing). The gaseous products of the decomposition were qualitatively and quantitatively analysed by mass spectrometry (MS) and Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). It was confirmed that the gaseous products of HACOT decomposition under studied atmospheres there were H₂O (stage I) and NH₃, CO₂ (stage II). The main gaseous products in the third stage in argon and hydrogen (20 vol.% H₂/Ar) were CO and CO₂, whereas in air (20 vol.% O₂/Ar) only CO₂ was identified. Under the oxidising as well as reducing atmospheres the influence of secondary reactions on the composition of both, solid and gaseous products was found particularly strong during the third stage of the process. The studies of the multistage decomposition of HACOT, additionally complicated by many secondary reactions, required application of the hyphenated TA-MS or TA-FT-IR techniques combined with the pulse thermal analysis PTA^® allowing quantification of the spectroscopic signals and investigation of gas-solid and gas-gas reactions in situ.     

Solid‐Liquid Equilibria in the Quinary Na+, K+//Cl−, SO2−4, B4O2−7‐H2O System at 298 K

The solid‐liquid equilibria in the quinary system Na⁺, K⁺//Cl^?, SO^2?₄, B₄O^2?₇‐H₂O at 298 K had been studied experimentally using the method of isothermal solution saturation. Solubilities and densities of the solution of the quinary system were measured experimentally. Based on the experimental data, the dry‐salt phase diagram and water content diagram of the quinary system were constructed, respectively. In the equilibrium diagram of the quinary system Na⁺, K⁺//Cl^?, SO^2?₄, B₄O^2?₇‐H₂O at 298 K, there are five invariant points F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5; eleven univariant curves E1F1, E2F2, E3F3, E4F5, E5F2, E6F4, E7F5, F1F4, F2F4 F1F3 and F3F5, and seven fields of crystallization saturated with Na₂B₄O₇ corresponding to Na₂SO₄, Na₂SO₄·10H₂O, Na₂SO₄·3K₂SO₄ (Gla), K₂SO₄, K₂B₄O₇·4H₂O, NaCl and KCl. The experimental results show that Na₂SO₄·3K₂SO₄ (Gla), K₂SO₄ and K₂B₄O₇·4H₂O have bigger crystallization fields than other salts in the quinary system Na⁺, K⁺//Cl^?, SO^2?₄, B₄O^2?₇‐H₂O at 298 K.