Thermal Properties of Cobalt(II) β-Iminoketonates

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - Thermogravimetry, differential scanning calorimetry, and flow methods were used to investigate thermal properties of a series of cobalt(II)...     

Investigation of the chemical state of copper in Cu/SiO2 composite films by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

The concentration and chemical state of copper in the subsurface region of Cu/SiO₂ composite films obtained by simultaneous magnetron sputtering from two sources (Cu and SiO₂) are determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It is established that copper in the as-grown film is primarily in the form of unoxidized atoms dispersed in a SiO₂ matrix. Annealing of the film results in practically no oxidation, but about 70% of the copper atoms condense into metallic clusters with sizes below 10 Å in the subsurface region and about 50 Å in the bulk of the film. The changes in the binding energy of core electrons, and especially in the energies of Auger electrons, are so large in this situation that photoelectron and Auger spectroscopy are efficient methods for monitoring the chemical state of this composite material.     

Domain wall dynamics in a two-layer uniaxial film

Numerical solution of the Slonczewski equations were used to study the motion of an individual domain wall in a two-layer uniaxial film in which the damping parameter and the gyromagnetic ratio depend on the specific layer.     

Thermodynamic study of a series lithium β-diketonates

Thermal behaviour of a series of lithium β-diketonates: Li(dpm) (dpm=dipivaloylmethanate (2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5- dionate)), Li(pta) (pta=pivaloyltrifluoracetonate (2,2-dimethyl-6,6,6-trifluoro-3,5-hexanedionate)), Li(tfa) (tfa=trifluoracetylacetonate (1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentandionate)), Li(hfa) (hfa=hexafluoracetylacetonate (1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentandionate)) has been investigated. Gas phase composition of these complexes has been established. Temperature dependences of vapor pressure of lithium compounds were obtained by static and dynamic methods, and thermodynamic parameters were calculated. Dependence of compound volatility on ligand structure is shown. For Li(dpm) detailed investigation has been done by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).     

Direct sampling time-of-flight mass spectrometers for technological analysis

The practicability of direct sampling time-of-flight mass spectrometers for routine technological analysis is considered. The discussed set incorporates two TOF instruments together covering analysis of solid, liquid, and gas samples without the need for time consuming sample preparation. Both an electron ionization reflectron TOF mass analyzer designed for the analysis of gas and liquid samples and a laser ionization axial electrostatic TOF mass analyzer designed for analysis of solid and powder samples use a single system for data acquisition, collection and processing. These instruments achieve ng/g range sensitivity and mass resolution exceeding 1000. Because of its compact design the system also can be realized as a mobile laboratory for on-site analysis. Prospects for applying the instruments to different technological applications are discussed. Received: 17 July 1997 / Revised: 28 November 1997 / Accepted: 22 December 1997     

(Allylamino)silanes: Synthesis,Properties, and Prospects of Use in Producing New Materials

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - Methods for the synthesis and purification of dimethyldi(allylamino)silane, ethyldi(allylamino)silane, and methyltri(allylamino)silane were developed. The...     

The influence of fluctuation inhomogeneity in a volume phase on one-layer adsorption

A theoretical study of adsorption was performed using a model of two-dimensional lattice liquid. One-layer adsorption from a binary solution was considered. As a result, the temperature dependence of the coefficient of the degree of filling close to the critical binary solution stratification point was found taking into account nonlocal liquid properties. Correlation effects that arise close to the critical point were shown to influence adsorption substantially.