The class reconstruction number of maximal planar graphs

The reconstruction numberrn(G) of a graphG was introduced by Harary and Plantholt as the smallest number of vertex-deleted subgraphsG _i =G – v _i in the deck ofG which do not all appear in the deck of any other graph. For any graph theoretic propertyP, Harary defined theP-reconstruction number of a graph G P as the smallest number of theG _i in the deck ofG, which do not all appear in the deck of any other graph inP We now study the maximal planar graph reconstruction numberrn(G), proving that its value is either 1 or 2 and characterizing those with value 1.     

Studies on lanthanoid sulfites. Part VIII. Thermogravimetric study of europium sulfite trihydrate

When Eu₂(SO₃)₃·3H₂O is heated in air it forms after dehydration two sulfite-sulfate phases: Eu₂(SO₃)₂SO₂ and Eu₂SO₃(SO₄)₂. The latter phase is thermally remarkably stable and decomposes above 700°C via Eu₂O₂SO₄ to Eu₂O₃. Anhydrous Eu₂(SO₃)₃ and Eu₂O₂SO₄ were also found as intermediates before Eu₂O₃ when the TG experiments were carried out in nitrogen but in other details the decomposition mechanism differs from that in air.

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Zusammenfassung Eu₂(SO₃)₃·3H₂O bildet durch Erhitzen in Luft nach Dehydratation zwei Sulfit-Sulfat-Phasen: Eu₂(SO₃)₂SO₄ und Eu₂SO₃(SO₄)₂·Letztere ist thermisch bedeutend stabiler und zersetzt sich oberhalb 700°C über Eu₂O₂SO₄ zu Eu₂O₃. Bei Durchführung der TG-Experimente in Stickstoff wurden als Zwischenprodukte vor Eu₂O₃ auch wasserfreies Eu₂(SO₃)₃ und Eu₂O₂SO₄ gefunden, in anderen Details weicht jedoch der Mechanismus der Zersetzung von dem der Zersetzung in Luft ab.

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- Eu/SO_3/2SO₄ Eu₂SO₃/SO_4/2. 700° Eu₂O₃ Eu₂O₂SO₄. Eu₂/SO_3/3 Eu₂O₂SO₄ , .

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For Part VII, see ref. 6.     

Study of zinc thiocarbamide chloride,a single-source precursor for zinc sulfide thin films by spray pyrolysis

Thermal decomposition of the title compound, Zn(tu)₂Cl₂ (tu=thiourea), was studied up to 1200°C in dynamic inert (N₂) and oxidative (air) atmospheres using simultaneous TG/DTA techniques. In addition, XRD and IR were employed ex situ to resolve the reaction mechanism and products. Cubic ZnS (sphalerite) is formed below 300°C in both atmospheres and is observed until 760°C, whereafter it transforms in nitrogen to the hexagonal ZnS (wurtzite). EGA by FTIR revealed the complexity of the decomposition reactions involving also the evolution of H₂NCN, which reacts to form hexagonal ZnCN₂ as revealed by an XRD analysis. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Quantification of antimony depth profiles in Sb-doped tin dioxide thin films

Sb-doped SnO(2) thin films, deposited by atomic layer epitaxy (ALE) for gas sensor applications, have been characterized by secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS). Quantification of the depth profile data has been carried out by preparing a series of ion implanted standards. Average concentrations determined by SIMS have been compared with Sb/Sn ratios obtained by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry and proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) spectrometry and have been found to be in good agreement. However, a detection limit of 5x10(18) at cm(-3) could only be obtained because of mass interferences. SIMS data show that the ALE technique can be used to produce a controllable growth and doping of thin films.     

Determination of lead concentration and film thickness in electroluminescent calcium sulfide thin films by X-ray fluorescence

Summary For the analysis of electroluminescent thin films, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) provides a convenient method as both the concentration of the dopant and the film thickness can be determined rapidly and non-destructively. An XRF method for the determination of thickness and lead concentration in lead doped calcium sulfide thin films was developed. Calibration standards made of polyvinyl alcohol and gelatin as well as filter paper standards were used. In addition, the applicability of a fundamental parameter program UniQuant was investigated. For comparison, the concentrations of lead and calcium were determined after dissolution by atomic absorption spectrometry. Generally, the correlation between the different methods excluding the use of filter paper standards was satisfactory. When the dopant concentration was very low or very high, however, the fundamental parameter program yielded best results. Determination of thicknesses by XRF was made by comparing the sulfur K intensities of the sample and those of a zinc sulfide standard. A correction factor for molar masses and densities was applied. The thicknesses obtained were compared to those measured with a profilometer after etching and the deviations were found to be less than 10%.Dedicated to Professor Dr. Wilhelm Fresenius on the occasion of his 80th birthday     

Computation of the physio-chemical properties and data mining of large molecular collections

Very large data sets of molecules screened against a broad range of targets have become available due to the advent of combinatorial chemistry. This information has led to the realization that ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and toxicity issues are important to consider prior to library synthesis. Furthermore, these large data sets provide a unique and important source of information regarding what types of molecular shapes may interact with specific receptor or target classes. Thus, the requirement for rapid and accurate data mining tools became paramount. To address these issues Pharmacopeia, Inc. formed a computational research group, The Center for Informatics and Drug Discovery (CIDD).* In this review we cover the work done by this group to address both in silico ADME modeling and data mining issues faced by Pharmacopeia because of the availability of a large and diverse collection (over 6 million discrete compounds) of drug-like molecules. In particular, in the data mining arena we discuss rapid docking tools and how we employ them, and we describe a novel data mining tool based on a ID representation of a molecule followed by a molecular sequence alignment step. For the ADME area we discuss the development and application of absorption, blood-brain barrier (BBB) and solubility models. Finally, we summarize the impact the tools and approaches might have on the drug discovery process.     

Thermal decomposition of lanthanum selenate pentahydrate in air and nitrogen

Thermogravimetric studies, supported by IR and X-ray diffraction measurements, were carried out for La₂(SeO₄)₃ · 5H₂O in order to establish its decomposition scheme under various experimental conditions. Several analytical methods were tested for the simultaneous determination of (Se(IV) and Se(VI) in the quenched samples. TG weight losses and analyses of the solid intermediates indicated that after dehydration La₂(SeO₄)₃ decomposes in nitrogen mainly to oxyselenite(IV) compoundsvia the normal selenite(IV) but in air the oxyselenate La₂O₂SeO₄ was detected as one of the intermediates. The final product of the thermal degradation is La₂O₃. TG curves of La₂(SeO₄)₃ · 5H₂O were also compared with those obtained for the isostructural neodymium compound.     

Thermal decomposition of calcium sulphate in carbon monoxide

Simultaneous TG and DTA studies were performed on analytical grade calcium sulfate and on samples of natural gypsum and phosphogypsum in carbon monoxide atmosphere. The decomposition temperatures and mechanism are influenced by the mineral impurities of the sample and the heating rate as well as the CO content of the gas atmosphere.

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Zusammenfassung Simultane TG- und DTA-Untersuchungen von analytisch reinem Calciumsulfat und Proben von natürlichem Gips und Phosphogips wurden in Kohlenmonoxidatmosphäre ausgeführt. Temperatur und Mechanismus der Zersetzung werden durch mineralische Verunreinigungen der Probe, durch die Aufheizgeschwindigkeit und durch den CO-Gehalt der Gasatmosphäre beeinflußt.

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The authors are indebted to Professor M. Veiderma for fruitful discussions and continuous support. The scholarship from Finnish Government to one of us (R. K.) is gratefully acknowledged.     

An NMR-Based Approach to the Measurement of High Log K HL Values at Low Ionic Strength. 31P NMR Study of 1,2-Diaminoethane-N,N,N′,N′-tetra(methylenephosphonic Acid) Protonation Equilibrium at pH > 12

A sequential NMR based approach is proposed for measurements of high log K values at low ionic strength. [³¹P] NMR technique is used to determine the protonation constants of 1,2-diaminoethane-N,N,N,N-tetra(methylenephosphonic acid) (EDTPH, H₈L) at 25°C in 0.1 mol-dm^–3 KNO₃ and at 37°C in 0.15 mol-dm^–3 NaCl at pH 11–14. For equilibrium L + H HL log K are found to be 13.3 (0.1) and 12.9 (0.1), respectively.