Reaction stoichiometry for coextraction of technetium(VII) with uranium(VI) by CMPO

The coextraction equilibrium of technetium(VII) and uranium(VI) from nictric acid solution was studied in a system involvingn-octyl(phenyl)-N,N-diisobutylcarbamoylmethyl phosphine oxide (CMPO) in decalin. Stoichiometry of technetium, uranium and CMPO in the Tc-U-CMPO complex was obtained from the distribution data by slope analysis. The results indicated that the enhanced extraction of technetium was caused by the formation of UO₂NO₃TcO₄·nCMPO (wheren=2 and/or 3). It was found that this coextraction of technetium with uranium was well explained by using ion exchange reaction between UO₂(NO₃)₂·2CMPO complex and TcO ₄ ^– .     

Reactions between technetium(VII) and some hydrazones and the spectrofluorimetric determination of technetium(VII) with 2,2′-dipyridylketone hydrazone

The reactions between pertechnetate and five hydrazones are described. Of these, the technetium(VII)/2,2′-dipyridylketone hydrazone system was found to be most sensitive, and is studied in detail. Spectrofluorimetric procedures for the determination of technetium(VII) over the range 0.01–12 mg l^?1 are reported. The reaction proceeds most favourably under acidic conditions (1.4 M hydrochloric acid). For 1 mg l^?1 technetium(VII), 100 mg l^?1 levels of U(VI), Re(VII), Mo(VI) or W(VI) do not interfere when the reaction proceeds at room temperature. Sensitivity improves at higher temperatures.     

Kinetics and mechanism of diphenylamine synthesis by the condensation of aniline with oxygen-containing compounds

The condensation of aniline and cyclohexanol (cyclohexanone) yielding intermediates and the subsequent dehydrogenation of these intermediates into diphenylamine have been studied. The mechanism of diphenylamine synthesis is substantiated. The kinetics of diphenylamine synthesis from aniline and cyclohexanol over a NiSnMg catalyst has been studied. A kinetic model in terms of the conversion of strongly chemisorbed species has been developed. The rate constants of diphenylamine synthesis at 260–300°C have been determined, which are consistent with the observed regularities. The kinetic model can be used in the determination of optimal synthetic conditions and in the design of a reactor for diphenylamine synthesis from aniline and cyclohexanol. Conditions have been found under which diphenylamine synthesis occurs at a high rate of up to 1 kg/(1h), with high selectivity, and with a high yield of up to 95%.     

Theoretical investigation study based on PM3MM and ONIOM2 calculations of β-Cyclodextrin complexes with diphenylamine

The inclusion complex of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and diphenylamine (DPA) was investigated by using PM3MM, DFT, HF and ONIOM2 methods. The most stable structure was obtained at the optimum position and angle. The results indicate that the inclusion complex formed by DPA entering into the cavity of β-CD from its wide side (the secondary hydroxyl group side) is more stable than that formed by DPA entering into the cavity of β-CD from its narrow side (the primary hydroxyl group side). The structures show the presence of several intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions that were studied on the basis of natural bonding orbital (NBO) analysis, employed to quantify the donor–acceptor interactions between diphenylamine and β-CD. A study of these complexes in solution was carried out using the CPCM model to examine the influence of solvation on the stability of the diphenylamine β-CD complex.     

Kinetic study of the 1,3,5-triphenyl-Δ2-pyrazoline/technetium(VII) system: Determination of Technetium

The interaction of technetium with 1,3,5-triphenyl-Δ²-pyrazoline (TPP) is examined and kinetic methods for the determination of technetium (0.01–1.2 mg l^?1) are developed; absorbances are measured at 678 nm. The optimal hydrochloric acid concentration for the reaction is 8.3 M, with a TPP concentration of 6.6 × 10^?5 M in 15 % (v/v) ethanol. Interferences by Cu(II), V(V) and Fe(III) are discussed. The method is applied to two synthetic nuclear fuels and to vegetation spiked with technetium.     

Preparation of technetium-99m-humic complex by ligand exchange from hexakis (thiourea-S)technetium(III) complex

The preparation of technetium-99m-humic complex without presence of any metal reductant was studied. For the preparation of Tc-HA complex by ligand substitution hexakis(thiourea-S)technetium(III) complex was used as a precursor. Ligand exchanging reaction was studied with two different humate/thiourea concentration ratios. After mixing of [^99mTc(tu)₆]³⁺ complex with natrium humate under a nitrogen atmosphere a formation of technetium humate wasobserved. The determination of reaction products was performed by combination of gel and paper chromatography. Reaction yields are dependent on humate/thiourea concentration ratio and reaction time. Tc-HA complex was obtained with the highest yield of 62%. Reaction mixture also contains a technetium dioxide as a side product of exchanging reaction and other technetium species, which are also discussed. Oxidation state of technetium in prepared Tc-HA complex is apparently unchanged.     

Reactions of Nitridotechnetium(V) Complexes with Boranes

Nitrido bridges between technetium and boron were formed during reactions of [TcN(PMe₂Ph)(Et₂dtc)₂] (Et₂dtc^? = diethyldithiocarbamate) and BH₃ or BPhCl₂ at low temperatures. X‐Ray structure determinations show that the products contain almost linear Tc–N–B bonds with Tc–N distances which are only slightly lengthened with respect to the triple bonds in the precursor molecule. However, a significant lengthening of the Tc–S bond trans to the nitrido ligand is detected by the decrease of the structural trans influence of “N^3?”N. The compounds are instable and decompose at room temperature under cleavage of the N–B bonds. A reaction between [TcNCl₂(PPh₃)₂] and BCl₃ does not yield a product with a nitrido bridge. Prolonged heating in dichloromethane results in decomposition of the technetium complex and the formation of (HPPh₃)₂[TcCl₆]. Hydrogen bonds are established between the complex anion and each two counter ions.     

Synthesis and characterization of wholly aromatic poly(azomethine)s containing donor–acceptor triphenylamine moieties

N‐(4‐nitrophenyl)‐4′,4″‐bisformyl‐diphenylamine was synthesized from N‐(4‐nitrophenyl)‐diphenylamine by the Vilsmeier‐Haack reaction. Soluble aromatic poly(azomethine)s (PAMs) were prepared by the solution polycondensation of N‐(4‐nitrophenyl)‐4′,4″‐bisformyl‐diphenylamine and aromatic diamine in N‐methyl‐2‐pyrrolidone (NMP) at room temperature under reduced pressure. All the PAMs are highly soluble in various organic solvents, such as N,N‐dimethylacetamide (DMAc), chloroform (CHCl₃), and tetrahydrofuran (THF). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated that these PAMs had glass‐transition temperatures (T_gs) in the range of 170–230 °C, and a 10% weight‐loss temperatures in excess of 490 °C with char yield at 800 °C in nitrogen higher than 60%. These PAMs in NMP solution showed UV‐Vis charge‐transfer (CT) absorption at 405–421 nm and photoluminescence peaks around 462–466 nm with fluorescence quantum efficiency (Φ_F) 0.10–0.99%. The highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) energy levels of these PAMs can be determined from cyclic voltammograms as 4.86–5.43 and 3.31–3.34 eV, respectively. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 45: 4921–4932, 2007     

Titration of antimony(III) with cerium(IV) sulphate and diphenylamine and its derivatives as reversible indicators

Diphenylamine, barium diphenylamine sulphonate, N-phenylanthranilic acid and 2-nitrodiphenylamine have been investigated as reversible indicators for the titration of antimony(III) with cerium(IV) sulphate in 0.5–2 M sulphuric acid medium. Diphenylamine is the most satisfactory in titrations of antimony(III) in chloride-free solutions, e.g. of potassium antimonyl tartrate. Even low chloride concentrations affect the indicator action of N-phenyl-anthranilic acid or 2-nitrodiphenylamine, but diphenylamine is satisfactory in 1 M hydrochloric acid media. Iodine catalyst is necessary to accelerate the reduction of the oxidized indicator by antimony(III). The indicator colour change is vivid and the colour of the oxidized indicator is stable. Titrations of antimony(III) in mixtures with iron(II) and arsenic(III) are also considered.     

Synthesis of dye functionalized xerogels via nucleophilic aromatic substitution of fluoro aromatic compounds with aminosilanes

The one-pot synthesis of inorganic–organic hybrid materials via combination of sol–gel process and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction of various fluoro aromatic compounds and 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane has been studied. Both, nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction and sol–gel process can be accomplished in the same reaction vessel due to the sol–gel precursor tetraethoxysilane acting as solvent during the first reaction step. Hydrogen fluoride, which forms as a by-product of the substitution reaction, is trapped by both silane species present and subsequently serves as catalyst during the sol–gel process. The obtained materials can be classified as type II xerogels, because of the covalent linkage between organic chromophor and inorganic silicon network. Fluoro aromatic compounds with different reactivities for nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions containing azo, azomethine, and diphenylamine groups were used in order to (1) demonstrate the synthetic concept and (2) fine-tune the optical properties of the resulting chromophoric xerogels. The final chromophor content within the xerogels was varied by modifying the ratio of organosilicon precursor and tetraethoxysilane. All obtained organic–inorganic hybrid materials were characterized in detail using solid state NMR- and UV/vis spectroscopy. Latter one gave experimental confirmation of the partial hydrolysis of azomethine dyes in the xerogels, while no decomposition of azo or diphenylamine dyes was observed.     

Copper(II) determination by means of a thermometric method based on its catalytic effect on the hydrazine-hydrogen peroxide reaction

A new catalytic-thermometric method for Cu(II) determination at ppb levels has been established based on the hydrazine-hydrogen peroxide redox reaction. The reaction rate is obtained from the temperature-time curve and shows two linear response zones, between 15–200 ppb and 0.1–0.9 ppm, with a relative standard deviation of 2.0% and 2.2%, respectively. Only 20 ppm of Pb(II) and Fe(III), 1 ppm of Mn(II) and 5 ppb of Co(II) interfere. Interferences of Pb(II) and Fe(III) can be eliminated by the use of maskings. The proposed method can be applied to determine Cu(II) in several samples. In the present paper, this method has been applied to determine Cu(II) in wine.     

In situ UV-Vis spectroelectrochemical studies to identify electrochromic sites in poly(1-naphthylamine) modified by diphenylamine

Poly(1-napthylamine) (PNPA) was modified by incorporation of diphenylamine (DPA) to result copolymer film on the indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass electrode using cyclic voltammetry. Detailed static and dynamic UV-Vis spectroelectrochemical studies were performed on the copolymer films to identify the electrochromic sites corresponding to individual DPA and NPA units. Absorbance-wavelength-potential (AWP) profiles were constructed from the dynamic spectroelectrochemical results to infer the electrochromic sites. The advantages of using AWP profile in the analysis of electrochromic sites are discussed.     

Preparation of Tc-HA complex by displacement of thiourea from the hexakis(thiourea-S)technetium(III) complex

The complexation of technetium with humic acid is usually done by a reduction of pertechnetate by Sn²⁺ ions. A Tc-HA complex can be scavenged in a Sn-HA complex, if tin is present as reductant. The main aim of the study was a preparation of the Tc-HA complex without impurities of Sn ions or other metal reductant, which was performed by a ligand exchange with hexakis(thiourea-S)technetium(III) under nitrogen atmosphere at pH 5.5. The [Tc(tu)₆]³⁺ complex was prepared from TcO₄ ^- in acidic solution with thiourea as a reductant. Presence of the Tc-HA complex and other technetium species was determined by gel chromatography, paper chromatography and dialysis. Yield of Tc-HA complex was about 80% and reaction mixture contains about 20% of technetium dioxide, which is a side product of ligand-exchange.     

Polarographic study on the evolution of the diphenylamine as stabiliser of the solid propellants

Differential pulse polarography (DPP) and square wave voltammetry (SWV) were investigated, in order to know the stability of solid propellants which contain diphenylamine. The simultaneous determination of N-nitrousdiphenylamine (NnDPA), 2-nitrodiphenylamine (2nDPA), 4-nitrodiphenylamine (4nDPA) and 2,4-dinitrodiphenylamine (2,4dnDPA) by DPP and SWV was proposed due to these nitro-derivatives appear during the stabilisation process from degradation of diphenylamine (DPA) used as stabiliser in propellant compositions. The proposed methods were successfully applied to the simple base solid propellant (with nitrocellulose as the only active component), with its stabiliser DPA. In all cases and with both the techniques, detection limits ≤0.01 ppm were obtained.When the usual LC procedure was applied to the real sample, no significant differences were found between the obtained results and those given by the electroanalytical techniques. In addition, the detection limits reached by the electrochemical methods were better than those obtained by LC.Moreover, the proposed procedure can be considered an objective test that would avoid the use of the classic stability tests and would allow one to determine the stability of propellants accurately, faster and cheaper than LC methods.     

Determination of impurities in high-purity niobium(V) oxide by high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry after sorption preconcentration

Method of sorption–atomic-absorption determination of Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Ni in samples of high-purity Nb₂O₅ with heterochain S,N-containing sorbents was developed. The method is based on the sorption preconcentration of trace impurities followed by their determination by high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (HR CS GFAAS). Selectivity of three original inhouse synthesized S,N-containing heterochain sorbents was studied. The recoveries of Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Ni using heterochain sorbents OKS, MTH, and GLSH were 100, 80, and 76%, correspondingly. Sorbent “OKS”, which provided the quantitative recovery of trace impurities, was chosen for further research. The sorption conditions for chloride solutions of different acidities (0.1–3 M HCl) were studied and optimized. Using the conditions established for the sorption and HR CS GFAAS analysis, trace Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Ni were determined in high purity Nb₂O₅ with a relative error less than 5%. The trueness control of the obtained results is confirmed by the “added–found” method. The developed method allows us to determine concentrations of analytes: 0.02–0.20 ppm Co, 2.0–3.3 ppm Cr, 0.2–1.5 ppm Cu, 6.0–21.0 ppm Fe, 0.6–0.8 ppm Mn, and 2.8–3.5 ppm Ni. The proposed methodology can be successfully extended to the determination of various trace elements in other high-purity inorganic materials.     

Analysis of hydrocarbon dendrimers by laser desorption time-of-flight and fourier transform mass spectrometry

The first mass spectrometric analysis of a new class of hydrocarbon dendrimers that result from a convergent synthetic approach is reported. Molecular weights of a series of phenylacetylene dendrimers (715 to 14776 u MW) are characterized by ultraviolet matrix-assisted laser desorption (MALDltime-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry, direct and silver chemical ionization infrared laser desorption Fourier transform mass spectrometry @I’MSl, and ultraviolet matrix-assisted laser desorption silver chemical ionization Fourier transform mass spectromeby. New matrices and techniques were developed to facilitate analysis of the dendrimers. Mass measurement accuracies between 10 and 25 ppm are obtained for molecular ion species of the five dendrimers analyzed. Laser desorption time-of-flight and FI’MS techniques are shown to be complementary, with FTMS providing high mass resolution (27,000–67,000 resolving power) and accuracy for lower mass dendrimers (10–14 ppm) and MALD TOF yielding the highest resolution (1100 resolving power) and accuracy (25 ppm) for the largest dendrimer. These results are consistent with proposed empirical formulas.     

Technetium tetrachloride as a precursor for small technetium(IV) complexes

Polymeric technetium tetrachloride reacts with monodentate donor ligands such as THF, acetonitrile, DMSO, thioxane (1-oxa-4-thiacyclohexane), PMe2Ph, PPh3, OPPh3, or OH2 via cleavage of the polymeric network and the formation of [TcCl4(L)2] complexes. The configuration of the products is dependent on the donor atoms such that trans coordination is established with "soft" donor atoms such as sulfur or phosphorus, while cis-[TcCl4(L)2] complexes are formed with the "harder" donors oxygen or nitrogen. The ambivalent thioxane binds to technetium via the sulfur atom. The trans products are air stable and resistant to hydrolysis. The cis complexes, however, undergo stepwise hydrolysis, during which complexes of the composition [Cl3(L)2TcOTc(L)2Cl3] (L = CH3CN, DMSO, or OH2) are formed. They are the first representatives of a new class of technetium(IV) complexes with a bridging oxo ligand. The Tc-O bond lengths in these bridges are between 1.803(1) and 1.823(2) A.     

Catalytic and inhibitory effects of technetium on reduction processes

Interactions between technetium and some anthraquinones and tartrazin in the presence of tin(II) are described. It was found that whereas the reductive process between Sn(II) and 1-amino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone is catalyzed by technetium, the reduction of tartrazin is inhibited by this element. Study of such processes seems to indicate that the catalytic effect of technetium on the reduction processes is due to Tc(V) action whereas the inhibitory effect is due to the Tc(IV) species.     

Electrochemical studies of technetium at a mercury electrode

The electrochemistry of technetium was studied by polarography, cyclic voltammetry and coulometry in chloride and sulfate media as a function of pH in the range 1.5–13. Compounds of Tc(III) and Tc(IV) are produced by reduction of pertechnetate, and the system Tc(III)/Tc(IV) was investigated in acidic media. The potential—acidity diagram of technetium is described for two total pertechnetate concentrations. Evidence for the dismutation of Tc(III) below pH 4 is discussed.     

The role of charge transfer interactions in the decomposition of organic peroxides—I: Benzoyl peroxide-amine systems in non-restricted fluid media

The influences of diphenylamine and benzidine on the rate of decomposition of dibenzoyl peroxide (DBP) were studied. The reaction was found to be second order with activation energies of 57.6 kJ/mole for the case of diphenylamine and 36.6 kJ/mole for that of benzidine. These low activation energies are attributed to charge transfer interaction between the amine donor and the peroxide acceptor. The activation energy for the case of benzidine is lower than that for diphenylamine because of the symmetrical charge transfer interaction as well as the lower ionization potential for the former. In such molecular complexes, a modification in the normal peroxide dihedral angle may occur. The activation energies are compared for decomposition of DBP molecules present in the vicinity of defect sites in single crystals.