A lithium experiment in the program of solar neutrino research

Experiments sensitive to pp neutrinos from the Sun are very promising for precise measurement of the mixing angle ϑ ₁₂. A νe ⁻ scattering experiment (XMASS) and/or a charged-current experiment (indium detector) can measure the flux of electron pp neutrinos. One can find the total flux of pp neutrinos from a luminosity constraint after the contributions of ⁷Be and CNO neutrinos to the total luminosity of the Sun are measured. A radiochemical experiment utilizing a lithium target has high sensitivity to the CNO neutrinos; thus, it has a good promise for precise measurement of the mixing angle and for a test of the current theory of evolution of the stars. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Hydrosilylation reactions of hydrosilatrane and 2-methyl-6-ethyl-1,3-dioxa-6-aza-2-silacyclooctane

Conclusions 1-Hydrosilatrane does not react with monosubstituted ethylenes (or acetylenes) either in the presence of platinum or rhodium complexes or upon initiation of the reactions using organic peroxides, UV irradiation, or thermal methods. By contrast, 2-methyl-6-ethyl-1,3-dioxa-6-aza-2-silacyclooctane readily takes part in hydrosilylation of the indicated unsaturated compounds when Rhacac (CO)₂ is present.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khirnicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 899–901, April, 1986.     

The ultraviolet spectra of silocyclobutanes

The UV spectra of Si-substituted silocyclobutanes in vacuum were studied. The bathochromic shift of the absorption band, disclosed by comparison with bands of the corresponding acyclic compounds, can be explained by the highly strained state of the four-membered ring. This same principle in disilocyclobutanes leads to the reduction of the barrier effect of the methylene group, disrupting the interaction of the silicon atoms in the unstrained molecule.     

Synthesis and structure of bilayered manganites based on Ca3Mn2O7 with the simultaneous substitution of calcium by lanthanum and strontium

A tetragonal (space group I4/mmm) solid solution La_2-2x (Ca_1-y Sr_y)_{1 + 2x} Mn₂O₇ based on the Raddlesden-Popper phase (n = 2), which is formed by the simultaneous substitution of calcium in Ca₃Mn₂O₇ by strontium and lanthanum, is synthesized by high-temperature annealing of La₂O₃, Mn₂O₃, CaCO₃, and SrCO₃ mixtures (1500°C, air). The concentration area of the solid solution in the scheme is a pentagon, whose corners correspond to the manganites Ca₃Mn₂O₇, Ca_0.75Sr_2.25Mn₂O₇, La_0.2Sr_2.8Mn₂O₇, La_1.6Sr_1.4Mn₂O₇, and LaCa₂Mn₂O₇.     

Electronic absorption spectra of heteroanalogs of substituted biphenyl

Conclusions It has been demonstrated that Dewar's rule is inapplicable to predictions of absorption band behavior for heteroanalogs of C₆E₅C₆E₄X. A different criterion is proposed, based on the distribution of electron density in the ground and excited states, through which correct predictions can be made.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1770–1772, August, 1987.     

Unraveling the crystallization mechanism of CoAPO-5 molecular sieves under hydrothermal conditions

The hydrothermal crystallization of CoAPO-5 molecular sieves has been studied using time-resolved in-situ SAXS/WAXS, UV-vis, Raman, and XAS. Data collected during heating to 180 degrees C allowed the observation of different steps occurring during the transformation of the amorphous gel into a crystalline material from a macroscopic and atomic perspective. Raman spectroscopy detected the initial formation of Al-O-P bonds, whereas SAXS showed that these gel particles had a broad size distribution ranging from ca. 7 to 20 nm before crystallization began. WAXS showed that this crystallization was sharp and occurred at around 160 degrees C. Analysis of the crystallization kinetics suggested a one-dimensional growth process. XAS showed that Co(2+) transformed via a two-stage process during heating involving (i) a gradual transformation of octahedral coordination into tetrahedral coordination before the appearance of Bragg peaks corresponding to AFI, suggesting progressive incorporation of Co(2+) into the poorly ordered Al-O-P network up to ca. 150 degrees C, and (ii) a rapid transformation of remaining octahedral Co(2+) at the onset of crystallization. Co(2+) was observed to retard crystallization of AFI but provided valuable information regarding the synthesis process by acting as an internal probe. A three-stage, one-dimensional crystallization mechanism is proposed: (i) an initial reaction between aluminum and phosphate units forming a primary amorphous phase, (ii) progressive condensation of linear Al-O-P chains forming a poorly ordered structure separated by template molecules up to ca. 155 degrees C, and (iii) rapid internal reorganization of the aluminophosphate network leading to crystallization of the AFI crystal structure.     

Catalytic synthesis of benzodithiophenes

Conclusions The reaction of p-diethylbenzene and H₂S on a chromium-containing oxide catalyst gives a thiophene analog of phenanthrene, namely, benzo[2,1-b3,4-b]dithiophene, and a thiophene analog of anthracene, namely, benzo[1,2-b4,5-b]dithiophene.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2857–2859, December, 1988.     

Kinetics of inactivation and effects of stabilization of chloroplasts

The kinetics of inactivation of the electron transport chain of isolated chloroplasts was investigated. Methods for the stabilization of chloroplasts were developed. The mean operating time of the system was increased by a factor of about 200.