Hydrogenolysis of n-butane on low-loaded Rh/TiO2, I. Catalysts obtained by ion exchange

The activity in n-butane hydrogenolysis of Rh/TiO₂ (0.6 wt.% Rh) catalysts prepared by ion exchange and reduced at different heating rates is reported. The heating rate has no major effect on the properties of the catalysts (similar dispersions and activities are achieved). Carbonaceous residues formed at high temperature are removed by hydrogen at room temperature, thus leading to recovery of the activity.

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Nonsteady-state kinetic model of sulfur dioxide oxidation on vanadium catalysts

Rate constants and activation energies of individual steps for the previously suggested mechanism of SO₂ oxidation on vanadium catalysts have been determined from experimental data on nonsteady-state kinetics.

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Evaluation of quantum yields in the presence of an absorbing additive

A method is proposed for the evaluation of quantum yields of photochemical reactions studied in the presence of absorbing additives using cylindrical sample tubes.

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The consistency of repeated H2?O2 titration cycles on supported Pt catalysts

H₂ and O₂ uptakes at 296 K on a Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst remained constant during repeated H₂–O₂ titration cycles conducted in a high vacuum adsorption system. Previously reported variations in these uptakes are attributed to adsorption of contaminants during desorption conditions. Also, it was found that nearly 40% of the H₂ adsorbed could be removed by degassing at 296 K for 1 hr.

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H₂ O₂ 296 Pt/Al/₂O₃ H₂–O₂, . . , 40% H₂ 1 296 .

     

Kinetics of hydroperoxyde-dependent naphthalene hydroxylation involving cytochrome P-450 of the intact and induced enzyme systems of rat liver microsomes

Hydroperoxide-dependent naphthalene hydroxylation involving rat liver microsomes has been studied. The direct interaction between cytochrome p-450 and cumyl hydroperoxide (CHP) has been demonstrated. K_m values with respect to both the substrate and CHP have been determined using intact and induced enzyme systems. The nature of the hydroxylating agent and the possible role of high-valence iron in the processes of hydroxylation by microsomal systems is discussed.

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Mechanism of thermal decomposition of lead thiosulphate

The thermal decomposition of lead thiosulfate (LTS) was studied by various methods: X-ray phase analysis, IR and ESR spectroscopy, etc. A mechanism of thermal decomposition is suggested, including rupture of the S-S bond and the formation of radicals. According to the mechanism, the reaction rate can be enhanced in the presence of the PbS phase. The formation of PbS is the cause of the topochemical character of the reaction. The composition of the thermolysis products of LTS containing a radioactive isotope of sulfur is predicted.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von Bleithiosulfat PbS₂O₃ wurde durch Röntgenphasenanalyse, IR- und ESR-Spektroskopie und Thermogravimetrie untersucht. Ein Mechanismus der thermischen Zersetzung wird angegeben, der über die Trennung von S-S-Bindungen und die Bildung von Radikalen verläuft. Nach diesem Mechanismus wird die Reaktionsgeschwindigkeit in Gegenwart der PbS-Phase beschleunigt, was den topochemischen Charakter der Reaktion bedingt.Für die Verteilung radioaktiven Schwefels auf die Zersetzungsprodukte unterschiedlich markierten (PbS^*SO₃ bzw. PbSS^*O₃) Bleithiosulfats wird eine Vorhersage gemacht.

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Experimental study of the initial stage of Li2SO4·H2O single crystal dehydration in vacuum

The initial stage of the Li₂SO₄·H₂O single crystal isothermal dehydration has been studied by means of quartz crystal microbalance. As found, weight loss in the initial process may be considered as H₂O molecule diffusion from a semiinfinite medium. The numerical values of the H₂O molecule diffusion in Li₂SO₄·H₂O have been calculated from the results obtained.

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Synthesis of light alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen over copper-iron catalysts

The activity and selectivity of copper-iron catalysts for the synthesis of light alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen were studied. The suitable ratio of copper to iron and optimal chemical composition of the catalyst were determined.

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Thermogravimetric study of diatomites

The thermal curves of diatomites (kieselguhrs) in air display different profiles, depending on the type and quantity of impurities (carbonates, clays, etc.) present. TG and DTG runs can be used for a quick diagnosis of quality, but also give a nearly quantitative picture of the silica content of these minerals.

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Zusammenfassung In Abhängigkeit von Art und Menge der Verunreinigungen (Karbonate, Tonerde usw.) weisen die thermischen Kurven von Diatomiten (Kieselguhr) in Luft unterschiedlichen Verlauf auf. Einfache TG- und DTG-Untersuchungen können als Schnelldiagnose zur Bestimmung der Qualität benutzt werden und geben ausserdem noch ein nahezu quantitatives Bild über den Silikatgehalt dieser Mineralien.

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The authors acknowledge the financial support of this work by the Comisión Asesora de Investigatión Cientifica y Técnica, Spain, through Project No. PR84-0151.     

Coke deposition on naphtha reforming catalysts: I. Influence of the hydrocarbon feed

During hydrocarbons reactions over Pt/Al₂O₃ the catalyst is covered by coke. It is accepted that coke formation occurs on metal and acid sites. During normal heptane and methylcyclopentane reforming it was found that the nature and the rate of coke deposited on the catalyst surface was not same, depending on the structure of the hydrocarbon feed.

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Estimation of kinetic parameters in oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butenes over SnO2?Sb2O4 catalysts

Kinetic curves measured in the oxidation of n-butenes over a SnSb=31 mixed oxide catalyst were fitted by the kinetic model put forward in a previous paper. The goodness of fitting shows that the kinetic behavior of this complex reaction system can be described by a mechanism involving acidic and redox sites on the catalyst surface.

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Effect of acio properties of the alumina surface on the formation of chlorides during its interaction with CCl4

IR spectroscopy was employed to study acid properties of a series of alumina samples different in the phase composition and in the porous structure. The comparison of the surface acidity with the data on the quantitative formation of Cl^– during the interaction of CCl₄ with alumina indicates that the extent of chlorination of the samples tends to increase with increasing the surface acidity.

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Preparation and characterization of Ru?Pb supported catalysts

Decomposition of Mn₃Mo₂TeO₁₂ during oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde was observed. Depending on the surface composition of the initial catalyst, the decomposition leads to less active but highly selective MnMoTeO₆ or to MnMoO₄ which is not selective in toluene oxidation.

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Mn₃Mo₂TeO₁₂ . , MnMoTeO₆, MnMoO₆.

     

Thermal decomposition of copper(II)phthalate monohydrate

The thermal dehydration and decomposition of copper(II) phthalate monohydrate was studied by isothermal and non-isothermal methods. The decomposition process consisted of three steps: two steps of dehydration and the third of decomposition. The kinetics of isothermal dehydration reactions follow (i) a unimolecular law up to the formation of copper(II) phthalate hemihydrate, and (ii) a phase boundary model giving anhydrous copper(II) phthalate, while the kinetics of isothermal decomposition reaction comply with the Erofeev-Avrami equation, [–ln(1–)]^1/n =Kt+C. The energies of activation for the formation of the decomposition products were calculated. The decomposition products were characterized by elemental analysis, photomicrographic observations, infrared and reflectance spectra and X-ray powder diffraction data.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Dehydratisierung und Zersetzung von Kupfer(II)Phthalat Monohydrat wurde durch isotherme und nichtisotherme Methoden untersucht. Der Zersetzungsvorgang bestand aus drei Stufen: zwei Stufen der Dehydratisierung und die dritte der Zersetzung. Die Kinetik der isothermen Dehydratisierungsreaktionen folgt (i) einem unimolekularen Gesetz bis zur Bildung von Kupfer(II)Phthalat Hemihydrat und (ii) einem Grenzflächen modell, das wasserfreies Kupfer(II)Phthalat ergibt, während die Kinetik der isothermen Zersetzungsreaktion der Erofeev-Avrami Gleichung, [–ln(1–)]^1/n =Kt+C genügt. Die Aktivierungsenergien für die Bildung der Zersetzungsprodukte wurden berechnet. Die Zersetzungsprodukte wurden durch Elementaranalyse, mikrophotographische Beobachtungen, Infrarot- und Remissionsspektra sowie Röntgen-Pulverdiffraktionsdaten charakterisiert.

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Résumé On a étudié, par des méthodes isothermes et non-isothermes, la déshydratation et la décomposition thermique du phtalate de cuivre(II) monohydraté. Le procèssus de décomposition consiste en trois étapes: deux étapes de déshydratation et la troisième de décomposition. La cinétique des réactions de déshydratation isotherme suit (i) une loi unimoléculaire jusqu'à la formation de phtalate de cuivre(II) hémihydraté, et (ii) un modèle de surfaces limites qui donne du phtalate de cuivre(II) anhydre, tandis que la cinétique de la réaction de décomposition isotherme satisfait l'équation d'Eroféev-Avrami: [–ln(1–)]^1/n =Kt+C. On a calculé les énergies d'activation de la formation des produits de décomposition. On a caractérisé les produits de décomposition par analyse élementaire, par des observations micrographiques, des spectres infrarouges et d'émission ainsi que par des données de diffraction sur poudre des rayons X.

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One of the authors (C. M. K.) is grateful to the University of Jammu, Jammu, for the award of a Fellowship.     

Effect of hydrothermal treatment on catalytic properties of superhigh-silica zeolites

The effect of hydrothermal treatment of decationized superhigh-silica zeolite on the mechanism of n-hexane conversion has been studied. It has been established that thermosteam modification sharply decreases the cracking activity and increases the selectivity to aromatization reactions. Zeolite acidity markedly decreases, but its crystal structure does not become amorphous.

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Combination and disproportionation of methyl and 2-propyl radicals with 1,1,2-trimethylallyl radicals

The combinations and disproportionations of the CH₃ and 2-propyl (iP) radicals with the 1,1,2-trimethylallyl (TMA) radical have been studied in the gas phase in the temperature interval of 389–451 K and 490–540 K, respectively. For the ratios of the terminal (t) and non-terminal (n) combinations of the CH₃ and iP radicals with the TMA radical, values of 1.9±0.1 and 2.84±±0.10 were obtained, respectively. The ratios of the tt and tn and nn to tn combinations of the TMA radical were 1.59 and 0.46, respectively. The disproportionation-combination rations were (CH₃ , TMA)=0.022±±0.012 and (iP, TMA)=0.026±0.011.

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CH ₃ 2- (iP) 1,1,2- (TMA) : 389–451 K 490–540 K. (t) (n) TMA 1,9±0,1 2,84±0,10, . tt tn nn tn TMA 1,59 0,46, . (CH ₃ , TMA)=0,022±0,012 (iP, TMA)=0,026±0,011.

     

Oxidation stability of crosslinked polyethylene. Isothermal DTA method

Isothermal differential thermal analysis has been used to study the thermooxidative stability of two grades of crosslinked polyethylene in the temperature range from 120°C to 230°C. Induction times of thermooxidative degradation were measured from 2 minutes up to 3590 hours. Oxidation Induction time and mechanical failure in oven ageing experiments coincided over the measured temperature range. The degree of crosslinking was not strongly affected by the oxidative reaction. The Arrhenius-plots of DTA results showed curvature at 150°C, so straight line extrapolations from short-term experiments at elevated temperatures to low temperatures and long times are not possible. Thermoanalytically measured residual thermooxidative stability decreased linearly with ageing time and showed great scattering of the results.

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Zusammenfassung Die isotherme Differentialthermoanalyse ist als Methode zur Abschätzung der thermooxidativen Beständigkeit von Polyolefinen seit längerem bekannt. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird über isotherme DTA-Messungen an Proben aus vernetztem Polyäthylen im Temperaturbereich von 230°C bis 120°C berichtet, wobei Oxidationsinduktionszeiten bis zu 3590 Stunden gemessen wurden. Die Auftragung der Oxidationsinduktionszeiten in Arrhenius-Diagrammen zeigte für vernetztes Polyäthylen keine für Extrapolationszwecke geeignete Linearität des Logarithmus der Oxidationsinduktionszeiten über der reziproken absoluten Temperatur über weitere Bereiche der Meßzeiten bzw. Prüftemperaturen. Die thermoanalytisch bestimmten Oxidationsinduktionszeiten stimmten mit dem Steilabfall der Reißdehnung in Ofenalterungsversuchen überein während der über den Gelgehalt ermittelte Vernetzungsgrad vom thermooxidativen Abbau nicht signifikant beeinflußt wurde. Somit können aufwendige Ofenalterungsversuche durch experimentell einfache isotherme DTA-Versuche ersetzt werden. Die Messung der thermooxidativen Restbeständigkeit im isothermen DTA-Versuch bei erhöhter Prüftemperatur ermöglicht einen wesentlich deutlicheren Einblick in den thermooxidativen Schädigungszustand eines Polyolefins während der Induktionsperiode des thermooxidativen Abbaus als die Messungen des Vernetzungsgrades oder der Reißdehnung. Die Abnahme der thermooxidativen Restbeständigkeit erfolgt im Fall des vernetzten Polyäthylen in allen Fällen linear über der Alterungszeit.

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Oxidizing properties of alumina towards alcohols. Possible reaction scheme

By chemical trapping, an acyl species has been evidenced in the oxidation of alcohols to carboxylate on an alumina surface. A possible reacton scheme is discussed.

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