Thermal and photochemical stability of polystyrene and its blends with polyvinyl chloride

The influence of some irregularities in polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) chains on their thermal stability was investigated. UV irradiation caused an increase in the content of these irregularities in the polymers. It was found that the presence of carbonyl groups and crosslinking of the polymer chains hamper the thermal dehydrochlorination of PVC and the total decomposition of both polymers. On the other hand, weak peroxy linkages (which facilitate degradation processes) and conjugated double bonds decrease the temperature of total decomposition of PS and PVC blends.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde der Einfluß von Unregmlmäßigkeiten in Polystyrol (PS)- und Polyvinylchlorid (PVC)-Ketten auf deren thermische Stabilität untersucht. UV-Bestrahlung verursacht ein Ansteigen des Gehaltes an Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Polymeren. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die Gegenwart von Carbonylgruppen und Querverbindungen der Polymerketten die thermische Dehydrochlorierung von PVC und eine vollständige Zersetzung beider Polymere verhindern. Andererseits senken Peroxidverknüpfungen (die die Degradierungsvorgänge erleichtern) und konjugierte Doppelbindungen die Temperatur für eine vollständige Zersetzung von PS und PVC Gemischen.

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Kinetics of isotope exchange of dioxygen with a powdered high-temperature superconducting material Ba2YCu3O7?x

It has been found that the rate of isotope exchange in Ba₂YCu₃O_7–x–O₂ system is high. Its kinetics is exponential, first order with respect to dioxygen and the exchange is of the mixed first/third type.

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The thermal analysis of polymer blends of poly(ethylene oxide)/poly(methyl methacrylate)

Thermal analysis of the PEO/PMMA system show for the blends with higher molecular weight PMMA two glass transition temperatures in the 75–80 w/w% PMMA range. Thermal treatment is accompanied by a shift of this composition range of two Tg to lower PMMA contents. On the other hand observed melting point depression in the 0–60 w/w% PMMA range indicate compatibility of the blend components. Small negative interaction parameters approaching zero with increasing PMMA content of the blend, support the possible incompatibility in the observed composition range of two Tg.

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Zusammenfassung Die Thermoanalyse des Systemes PEO/PMMA ergab für Gemische mit PMMA höheren Molekülgewichtes zwei Glasumwandlungspunkte /Tg/ im Bereich 75–80 m/m% PMMA. Eine Wärmebehandlung ist vom Verschieben dieses Bereiches mit den zwei Tg in Richtung niedrigerem PMMA-Gehalt begleitet. Weiterhin zeigt die Schmelzpunktserniedrigung im Bereich 0–60 m/m% PMMA die Kompatibilität der Gemischkomponenten. Kleine negative, mit steigendem PMMA-Gehalt des Gemisches gegen Null haltende Wechselwirkungsparameter unterstreichen die Möglichkeit einer Inkompatibilität im beobachteten Bereich der zwei Tg.

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Steady state kinetic equation for SO2 oxidation on vanadium catalysts

From the analysis of the detailed reaction mechanism and taking into account vanadium complex formation processes, a steady state kinetic equation has been derived to describe experimental data in a wide range of reaction conditions.

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Kinetic laws for dehydrogenation of cyclohexane over Pd/C catalysts

A kinetic equation for cyclohexane dehydrogenation at P_O=1.0 MPa has been obtained.

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On the catalytic system MgO?Na

Acid-base and radical properties of two sets of MgO–Na catalysts have been studied. The catalysts were prepared (I) by impregnation of MgO with NaOH in aqueous solution, and (II) by evaporation of metallic sodium onto a MgO surface. The catalyst prepared by the second method was much more basic than pure MgO (H_o=35) and showed a high activity in olefin isomerization.

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On the initial treatment of kinetic data

The kinetic methods usually employed to determine reaction orders involve some sort of mathematical approximation and provide values approximate and very often discrepant. Three methods are reported to determine accurate reaction orders without introducing approximations.

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Thermal and photochemical stability of polystyrene and its blends with polyvinyl chloride I.

The influence of a 1–20% content of PVC in PS films on their thermal stability was investigated. It was found that the thermal stabilities of these blends are higher than that of either of the two pure polymers. This indicated the mutual stabilizing effects of these polymers on each other. The effect is significant when the PVC content in the blends is 1–5%. A higher amount of PVC causes either no significant change or a lowering of the thermal stability. The miscibility of the polymer components in the blends clearly has an important influence on the course of the thermal processes.

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Zusammenfassung Der Einfluß von 1–20% PVC in PS-Filmen auf deren thermische Stabilität wurde untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die thermische Stabilität dieser Gemische höher ist, als die der beiden reinen Polymere für sich. Dies verdeutlicht den gegenseitigen Stabilisierungseffekt der beiden Polymere. Zu einem signifikanten Effekt kommt es bei einem PVC Gehalt der Gemische von 1–5%. Ein höherer Gehalt an PVC führt entweder zu keiner signifikanten Veränderung oder zu einer Abnahme der thermischen Stabilität. Die Mischbarkeit der Polymerkomponenten des Gemisches verfügt eindeutig über einen wichtigen Einfluß auf den Ablauf der thermischen Prozesse.

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Behavior of CSTR upon fast external effects: Possibility of increasing average conversion

The objective of the work was to study the influence of external factors (changes in composition, load and temperature) on the regimes of heterogeneous catalytic reactors. As shown, a rather fast change in external parameters causes an internal reorganization of the CSTR thus leading to an increase in average conversion.

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Study of propylene adsorption and conversion on a gallium-molybdenum catalyst by IR spectroscopy and thermodesorption techniques

A study of propylene adsorption on gallium molybdate by IR spectroscopy and thermodesorption techniques has shown that propylene is adsorbed in reversible (-allyl) and irreversible (carboxyl, carbonate and formate) forms. The analysis of the spectra observed is supported by deuterated propylene adsorption. The conversion of the surface -allyl complexes into an Me–O–CH₂–CH=CH₂ type compound is followed.

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Relaxation of the rate of o-xylene oxidation to phthalic anhydride on vanadium catalysts

Based on numerical analysis of experimental data, the main ideas of the reaction mechanism have been confirmed and kinetic principles of the non-steady=state reaction have been determined.

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Thermal analysis of spurrite from a rotary cement kiln

A number of samples from the pre-burning zone of a wet-process cement rotary kiln were examined by combined DTA/TG and XRD for estimation of spurrite (2Ca₂SiO₄·CaCO₃). It was found that decarbonation temperatures of spurrite range from 1130 to 1190 K and they are 45 to 75 K higher than that of calcite occurring in the same sample. In the TG curves calcite and spurrite can be easily distinguished and accordingly both can be estimated from the same TG scan. Combined DTA/TG, supplemented by XRD, is a very effective method for qualitative and quantitative estimation of spurrite in cement rotary kiln materials.

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Zusammenfassung Unter kombinierter Anwendung von DTA/TG und Röntgendiffraktionsverfahren wurde eine Anzahl Proben aus einem Vorkalzinator eines Drehrohrofens zur Zementherstellung nach dem Naßverfahren auf Spurrit (2Ca₂SiO₄·CaCO₃) untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die Temperatur für das Austreiben von CO₂ bei Spurrit zwischen 1130 und 1190 K und somit um 45–75 °C höher als bei in derselben Probe vorliegenden Kalzit liegt. Aufgrund der TG-Kurven können Kalzit und Spurrit leicht voneinander unterschieden und demzufolge mit einem einzigen TG-Scan bestimmt werden. Kombinierte DTA/TG, ergänzt durch Röntgendiffraktionsverfahren ist eine sehr leistungsstarke Methode zur qualitativen und quantitativen Bestimmung von Spurrit in Stoffen aus Zementdrehrohröfen.

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The authors are very grateful to Mr. A. H. Dalmia, president, M/s. Orissa Cement Limited, Rajgangpur for allowing to collect the samples during the stoppage of the kiln and also for his permission to publish the paper.     

Routes of catalytic oxidation of o-xylene to phthalic anhydride

Relative reactivity of o-xylene, o-tolualdehyde, phthalide, and phthalane and the rate of phthalic anhydride formation from them have been determined. The main route of o-xylene oxidation to phthalic anhydride is due to the o-arrangement of methyl groups, proceeding through bicyclic products, such as dihydrobenzofuran (phthalane) and 3,4-benzofuran.

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Kinetics and mechanism of the oxidation of p-aminobenzoic acid by periodate ion in aqueous medium

Kinetic results of the oxidation of p-aminobenzoic acid by periodate ion in aqueous medium are discussed. A suitable mechanism based on kinetic evidence and product analysis is proposed.

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Parent and mixed ligand complexes in the copper(II)-ethylene glycol-sulphate system

Eleven copper(II)-ethylene glycol-sulphate complexes of different compositions were prepared, one of them-CuGl₂(H₂O)₂SO₄-in single-crystal form. A thermoanalytical study of these complexes revealed three types of thermal decomposition pattern. The X-ray structure of the single-crystal demonstrated the presence of ethylene glycol bridges resulting in endless chains in the crystal.

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Zusammenfassung Elf Kupfer(II)-äthylenglykol-sulfat-Komplexe unterschiedlicher Zusammensetzung wurden dargestellt, einer davon — CuGl₂(H₂O)₂SO₄ — in Form von Einkristallen. Die thermoanalytische Untersuchung dieser Komplexe ergab drei Typen der thermischen Zersetzung. Die röntgendiffraktometrische Bestimmung der Struktur des in Form von Einkristallen erhaltenen Komplexes zeigte, daß den Kristall endlose Ketten von Äthylenglykolbrücken durchziehen.

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Catalyst deactivation in toluene steam dealkylation

Two deactivation factors of Rh/-Al₂O₃ catalysts in toluene steam dealkylation are examined: deactivation during working and sulfur poisoning. Onstream deactivation is only due to coke deposit. Specific activity per free exposed fraction of the metal is constant. Sulfur is a strong non-selective poison which may hinder coke formation.

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NO adsorption on tin(IV) oxide

The adsorption of NO on SnO₂ has been studied in the temperature range from 0 to 86°C, at pressures from 0.4 to 3.5 Torr. The adsorption isotherms are described by the Freundlich equation. The rate of adsorption obeys the Roginskii-Zeldovitch equation and decreases with increasing temperature. The reduction of SnO₂ with carbon monoxide results in a drop in the adsorption rate and in the amount of adsorbed NO.

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Quantitative evaluation of Na2Co3 and NaCl content in the clays of the ex-lake of Texcoco (Valley of Mexico) by means of thermogravimetry

The clays of the ex-lake of Texcoco (Valley of Mexico) have a variable content of Na₂CO₃ and NaCl, which are usually evaluated by means of chemical methods. The experimental method presented in this article for the evaluation of these salts is thermogravimetric analysis.

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Zusammenfassung Die Ton-Arten des früheren Sees von Texcoco (Valley of Mexico) haben einen unterschiedlichen Na₂CO₃ und NaCl Gehalt, der gewöhnlich mittels chemischer Methoden ausgewertet wird. Zur Bewertung dieser Salze wird die Thermogravimetrie vorgeschlagen.

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Résumé Les argiles de l'ancien lac de Texcoco (Vallée de Mexico) ont des teneurs variables en Na₂CO₃ et NaCl, qui sont en général évaluées par des méthodes chimiques. Dans cette publication, la méthode expérimentale présentée pour l'évaluation de ces sels est la thermogravimétrie.

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The authors want to thank the technical advice so kindly given by Mrs. Josefina Acosta de Carretero, Chief of the Analytical Laboratory and Eng., Mr. Anselmo Carretero, Exploitation Manager, both from Sosa Texcoco, S.A.We also want to thank Eng., Marco Antonio Zacaula, from Sosa Texcoco and to Dr. Antonio Campero, from Universidad Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, for their valuable suggestions.     

Methods for finding steady-state solutions of mathematical models for chemico-technological schemes

Gradient and Newton methods are suggested for searching for steady-state solutions of chemico-technological schemes to obtain synthetic fuels.

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