Energy disposal in thermal-energy charge-transfer reactions: Ar+,Kr+ and Xe+ with NH3

Thermal-energy charge-transfer reactions from the ²P_3/2 state of Ar⁺, Kr⁺ and Xe⁺ with NH₃ are shown to be non-energy resonant: the kinetic energy released in each case has been measured, and the internal energy of the NH⁺₃ product ions deduced. Possible quenching of ²P_1/2 state of rare-gas ions in ICR cells is discussed.     

Spektrochemische Analyse der Mischpentoxide Nb2O5 + Ta2O5

Zusammenfassung Zur spektrochemischen Analyse der Mischpentoxide von Niob und Tantal wurde ein Verfahren ausgearbeitet, das die Anregung im Gleichstrom-Kohlebogen nach Addink u. Mitarb. benutzt. Für die Niobbestimmung werden die bekannten K-Werte verwendet, während die K-Werte für Ta 2681,87, Ta 2684,28 sowie einige schwächere Nb- und Ta-Linien erst gefunden werden mußten. Die Reproduzierbarkeit des Verfahrens beträgt 10–11%; es erlaubt eine bequeme und rasche Analyse, besonders in Verbindung mit einer chemischen Isolierung von (Nb, Ta)₂O₅.

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Summary A spectrochemical method utilizing the Addink's Constant Temperature D.C. Arc Method has been worked out for the determination of Nb₂O₅ and Ta₂O₅ in combined pentoxides. For the determination of niobium the known K-values are employed, while the K-values for Ta 2681.87, Ta 2684.28 and for some weaker niobium and tantalum lines had to be found. The reproducibility being 10–11%, the method has proved to be convenient for a rapid and simple niobium and tantalum analysis, especially in combination with a chemical isolation of (Nb,Ta)₂O₅.

     

Determination of diffusion induced concentration profiles in Cr2O3 films on ceramic Al2O3 by Auger sputter depth profiling

Annealing induced interface and bulk effects in thin Cr₂O₃ films on aluminum oxide have been studied. The investigated samples have been prepared by reactive r.f. magnetron sputter deposition of Cr₂O₃ on ceramic Al₂O₃ substrates. Annealing at temperatures up to 1250° C have been carried out in situ under ultra high vacuum. Temperature induced compositional changes have been subsequently determined by AES sputter depth profiling without breaking the vacuum. The non-conducting substrates and the overlap of the Cr-(LMM)- and O-(KLL)-Auger peaks required special analysis parameters and spectra interpretation to obtain the concentration depth profiles of the different elements (Al, O, Cr).     

热诱导组装Ta2O5空心微球

在有机体系中电化学溶解钽得到有机前驱体钽醇盐,在30 mL电解液中加入6 mL H2O2和0.6 g阳离子表面活性剂十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTAB),150℃溶剂热反应24 h,产物经过高温热处理后得到Ta2O5空心微球.研究表明:溶剂热反应得到无定型Ta2O5纳米颗粒,600 ℃热处理后得到由纳米颗粒组装成的无定型T2O5半球结构.经过进一步的900℃高温热处理导致这些相邻半球结构进一步组装为斜方晶系的Ta2O5微米级空心球(直径约2 μm),球壁厚度在150 nm左右,空心部分直径约为1.5μm,球壁是由更小的Ta2O5纳米空心球组成;而在相同条件下,采用油酸代替CTAB,得到粒径减小的Ta2O5纳米颗粒.同时探讨了高温热诱导组装多孔Ta2O5微米空心球的可能形成机理.     

Isomerization of olefins on Ta2O5 catalysts

The double bond and skeletal isomerization of olefins was investigated on Ta₂O₅ catalysts calcined at different temperatures. A remarkable minimum of catalytic activity and surface acidity (as characterized by pyridine adsorption) was found at 600°C calcination temperature. A further peculiarity of Ta₂O₅ catalyts was found in the exceptionally low surface OH coverage (0.01–0.3 OH nm^–2). Pyridine is a total poison, water is a partial poison, whereas CO₂ has no effect on the catalytic activity.

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Ta₂O₅, . ( ) 600°C. Ta₂O₅ OH (0,01–0,3 OH nm^–2). , CO₂ - .

     

Crystallographic shear in the Nb2O5WO3 and Ta2O5WO3 systems

Crystallographic shear (CS) phases occurring in the Nb₂O₅WO₃ and Ta₂O₅WO₃ systems near to WO₃ were characterized by X-ray diffraction and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. The Nb₂O₅WO₃ samples were heated at 1600K. They contained ordered {104} and {001} CS planes and wavy CS which were composed of intergrowths of {104} and {001} CS segments. The composition range over which the {104} CS series extended was from (Nb,W)O_2.954 i.e., (Nb,W)₆₅O₁₉₂, to (Nb,W)O_2.942, i.e., (Nb,W)₅₂O₁₅₃. The composition range over which the {001} CS series extended was from (Nb,W)O_2.9375, i.e., (Nb,W)₁₆O₄₇ to (Nb,W)O_2.875, i.e., (Nb,W)₈O₂₃. The Ta₂O₅WO₃ samples were prepared at 1593, 1623, and 1672K. At lower temperatures ordered {103} CS phases were found, with a composition range extending between (Ta,W)O_2.960, i.e., (Ta,W)₅₀O₁₄₈, to (Ta,W)O_2.944, i.e., (Ta,W)₃₆O₁₀₆. At 1673K ordered {103} CS phases occurred, as did wavy CS composed of intergrowths of {103} and {104} CS segments.     

Comparative study of the catalytic properties of V2O5, Nb2O5 and Ta2O5 in the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde

The selectivity of the oxides under consideration to the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde is shown to increase in the sequence V₂O₅–Nb₂O₅–Ta₂O₅. The same sequence corresponds to the decrease in specific activity. The activation energy of the reaction is 12 kcal/mol for V₂O₅, 14 kcal/mol for Nb₂O₅ and 22 kcal/mol for Ta₂O₅.

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, V₂O₅–Nb₂O₅–Ta₂O₅. . : V₂O₅ 12 /, Nb₂O₅ 14 / Ta₂O₅ 22 /.

     

A high-temperature structure for Ta2O5 with modulations by TiO2 substitution

Solid solutions in the series (1−x)Ta₂O₅−xTiO₂ with x=0.0-0.1 were prepared by high-temperature ceramic processing methods, and the crystal structure was determined at room temperature by transmission electron microscopy, electron diffraction and high-resolution lattice imaging. A structural model is proposed for the oxygen-deficient tantalum oxide (Ta₂O₅) phase with high TiO₂ doping level (x=0.08). The model is based on edge sharing of an oxygen octahedron-hexagonal bi-pyramid-octahedron molecular building block unit that repeats four times per unit cell. Electron diffraction reveals a monoclinic distortion from a pseudo-tetragonal model structure that is modulated primarily along 〈110〉. The modulation length varies with increasing TiO₂ content. Furthermore, by quantitative HREM analysis and matching of lattice images by simulation, it is shown that the modulation is associated with small ionic displacements in specific lattice planes that coincide with Ta ions in the model structure coordinated by oxygen hexagonal bi-pyramids. Based on this evidence, it is suggested that the modulation comes from a replacement of Ta with Ti ions, and the loss of inversion symmetry in the modulated structure is related to the dielectric properties of the material.     

Thermolytic formation and microstructure of IrO2 + Ta2O5 mixed oxide anodes from chloride precursors

The thermolytic formation of IrO₂+Ta₂O₅ mixed oxides from chloride precursors is studied by thermogravimetry (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The structure and morphologies of the corresponding oxide films coated on titanium bases are determined by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The experimental results showed that, as a result of the interaction between Ir and Ta components, especially, the formation of solid solution phases during the thermolysis processes, the oxidative dissociation of the H₂IrCl₆+TaCl₅ mixture is facilitated. The catalytic effect reached the maximum at a nominal IrO₂ content of 70 mol% in the expected product, i.e. IrO₂+Ta₂O₅ mixed oxides, accompanied by the highest solid solubility between the two oxides and the finest rutile-structured crystalline grains in the oxides. For the mixed precursors with a low iridium content (e.g. 10 mol% nominal IrO₂ in IrO₂+Ta₂O₅) or a low tantalum content (e.g. 80 mol% nominal IrO₂), however, the decomposition of the major component is inhibited by the minor one at high temperatures (610-800 °C). The results show that the solid solution at low Ir contents (<30 mol% IrO₂) is unstable since it decomposes at high temperatures (≥750 °C). Two or more IrO₂ based rutile-constructed solid solution phases are thermolytically formed from the mixed precursors with nominal IrO₂ contents ≥30 mol%. The rutile-structured phases stably exist only in the case of IrO₂ contents ≥60 mol%.     

Preparation of a continuous series of solid solutions in the Ta2O5Nb2O5 system

A continuous series of Ta₂O₅Nb₂O₅ solid solutions was obtained by anodically dissolving calculated amounts of tantalum and niobium in a saturated solution of NH₄Cl in methanol (at room temperature), evaporation of the solvent, and thermal decomposition of the product at temperatures not exceeding 750–800°C. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that at all Ta:Nb ratios the product was isomorphic with β-Ta₂O₅ (γ-Nb₂O₅); all reflections could be indexed in an orthorhombic cell, with a increasing linearly from 6.170 to 6.192 Å and c decreasing linearly from 3.935 to 3.885 Å as Ta was substituted for Nb. The changes in parameter b as a function of composition were less pronounced and its values were between 3.657 and 3.662 Å. The method may be used for the preparation of various mixed oxides that are difficult to prepare by other techniques.     

Detection of surface atoms by energy analysis of scattered primaries and recoiled secondaries from CsBr under Ar+ and Ar+ bombardment

Time-of-flight (TOF) and electrostatic sector analysis (ESA) have been used to measure particles scattered and sputtered by direct recoils and surface recoils during 3 keV Ar⁺ and 6 keV Ar²⁺ bombardment of CsBr at forward and backscattering angles. Charge fractions of scattered argon and recoiling surface atoms are obtained. Hydrogen and oxygen surface impurities are detected predominantly as directly recoiled neutrals.     

The use of the Ta/Ta2O5 electrode as an indicator electrode in potentiometric acid-base titrations in fused KNO3

The present paper reports the potentiometric titration of four acids, NaPO₃, Na₄P₂O₇, NaH₂PO₄ and K₂HPO₄, and their mixtures with K₂CO₃ and Na₂O₂ as titrants in molten KNO₃ at 350°C, using the Ta/Ta₂O₅ electrode as an indicator electrode.     

Preparation and performances of nanosized Ta2O5 powder photocatalyst

Nanosized-Ta₂O₅ powder photocatalyst was successfully synthesized by using sol-gel method via TaCl₅ butanol solution as a precursor. Ta₂O₅ species can be formed under 500 °C via the decomposition of the precursor. The crystalline phase of Ta₂O₅ powder photocatalyst can be obtained after being calcined above 600 °C for 4 h. The crystal size and particle size of Ta₂O₅ powder photocatalyst was about 50 nm. A good photocatalytic performance for the degradation of gaseous formaldehyde was obtained for the nanosized-Ta₂O₅ powder. The Ta₂O₅ powder formed at 700 °C for 4 h and at 650 °C for 12 h showed the best performance. The calcination temperature and time play an important role in the crystallization and photocatalytical performance of nanosized-Ta₂O₅ powder.     

Ta2O5空心球的制备及光催化性能

采用无皂乳液聚合法合成了粒径为500 nm的聚苯乙烯(PS)球。运用层层自组装技术在PS球表面交替沉积单分子层的TaO3纳米页与聚二烯丙基二甲基氯化铵(PDDA)多层膜,650℃煅烧除去PS模板和PDDA高分子层后,得到Ta2O5空心球。空心球的直径为500 nm左右,壁厚约10 nm。XRD结果显示该空心球为正交晶系Ta2O5。空心结构显著提高了Ta2O5的光催化活性,在紫外光照射60 min后,Ta2O5空心球降解亚甲基蓝达90%以上,而商品Ta2O5只能降解28%。     

可分散的In_2O_3/Ta_2O_5复合光催化剂的制备及其光催化制氢性能

通过控制乙醇钽的水解速率,在丙酮水溶液中制备了可分散的Ta2O5微球,并以此为载体构建了In2O3/Ta2O5异质结复合光催化剂,利用扫描电子显微镜、X射线能量色散光谱、粉末X射线衍射光谱、透射电子显微镜和紫外-可见漫反射光谱等手段对样品形貌、结构和光吸收性质进行了表征.结果表明,In2O3纳米粒子分布在Ta2O5微球表面,且两相间存在明显的界面,同时In2O3的复合拓宽了Ta2O5的光吸收范围,有利于光生电子与空穴的分离,使复合光催化剂在模拟太阳光照射下表现出更高的光解水制氢活性.     

ESR spectra and magnetic constants of α-Al2O3:Co2+,H+ and α-Al2O3 :Co2+,X+

New anisotropic ESR spectra of Co²⁺ doped sapphire, different from hitherto known, are reported. The new spectra which are observed, beside the well-known spectra of α-Al₂O₃:Co²⁺, are shown to form two sets, each one consisting of six spectra (1–6) and (7–12). The spectra of both sets are proven to be interrelated by B_3a symmetry. g and A tensors for each set will be given. Evidence is given that the two sets are to be assigned to the defects α-Al₂O₃:Co²⁺,H⁺ and α-Al₂O₃:Co²⁺,X⁺. The former is concluded to consists of a Co²⁺ ion at the substitutional site (c) and a proton located in a potential minimum along a straight line between O^2- ions situated in O²⁺ triangles above and below the CO²⁺ ion. The potential function for the proton has been calculated by quantum-chemical calculations to clucidate the geometrical structure of the paramagnetic center. The α-Al₂O₃:Co²⁺,X⁺ could not be fully analyzed but some evidence is presented, that X⁺ might be alkali ions.     

中空Ta2O5/TiO2复合光催化剂的可控氧化制备及性能

以钛粉、钽粉为原料,炭黑作为反应性模板,通过熔盐法在炭黑表面原位生长了TaTiC₂纳米碳化物涂层,并以所得TaTiC₂/C复合物为碳化物前驱体,再经可控氧化制备出中空Ta₂O₅/TiO₂复合光催化剂。采用X射线粉末衍射（XRD）、扫描电子显微镜（SEM）、透射电子显微镜（TEM）、紫外-可见（UV-Vis）漫反射（DRS）及N₂物理吸附等手段对所制备的光催化剂进行形貌、显微结构及孔结构表征。以高压汞灯为紫外光源,以亚甲基蓝为目标降解物,通过光催化降解实验评价中空Ta₂O₅/TiO₂复合光催化剂的光催化活性。结果表明,熔盐法生长碳化物涂层厚度均匀（20~30 nm）,碳化物主要以TaTiC₂晶相存在且具有纳米级的颗粒尺寸。中空Ta₂O₅/TiO₂复合光催化剂同时具有200 nm左右的中空大孔结构及壳层10 nm左右的介孔结构。中空大孔和介孔的存在提高了所制备催化剂对亚甲基蓝的吸附能力。此外,TiO₂与Ta₂O₅通过电子能带结构的耦合,有效提高了光生电子和空穴的分离效率,从而显著提高了光催化活性。n_Ti∶n_Ta=2.5∶1.5时,相应的中空Ta₂O₅/TiO₂复合光催化剂表现出最佳的光催化活性,对亚甲基蓝的紫外光催化降解率高达97%。     

中空Ta_2O_5/TiO_2复合光催化剂的可控氧化制备及性能

以钛粉、钽粉为原料,炭黑作为反应性模板,通过熔盐法在炭黑表面原位生长了TaTiC_2纳米碳化物涂层,并以所得TaTiC_2/C复合物为碳化物前驱体,再经可控氧化制备出中空Ta_2O_5/TiO_2复合光催化剂。采用X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、紫外-可见(UV-Vis)漫反射(DRS)及N2物理吸附等手段对所制备的光催化剂进行形貌、显微结构及孔结构表征。以高压汞灯为紫外光源,以亚甲基蓝为目标降解物,通过光催化降解实验评价中空Ta_2O_5/TiO_2复合光催化剂的光催化活性。结果表明,熔盐法生长碳化物涂层厚度均匀(20~30 nm),碳化物主要以TaTiC_2晶相存在且具有纳米级的颗粒尺寸。中空Ta_2O_5/TiO_2复合光催化剂同时具有200 nm左右的中空大孔结构及壳层10 nm左右的介孔结构。中空大孔和介孔的存在提高了所制备催化剂对亚甲基蓝的吸附能力。此外,TiO_2与Ta2O5通过电子能带结构的耦合,有效提高了光生电子和空穴的分离效率,从而显著提高了光催化活性。nTi∶nTa=2.5∶1.5时,相应的中空Ta_2O_5/TiO_2复合光催化剂表现出最佳的光催化活性,对亚甲基蓝的紫外光催化降解率高达97%。     

Formation of rutile-type Ta(IV)O2 by shock reduction and cation-deficient Ta0.8O2 by subsequent oxidation

Ta₂O₅ is reduced to Ta(IV)O₂ with the rutile structure by shock-loading to 50–60 GPa. Tetragonal unit cell parameters at room conditions are measured to be a = 4.7518(5)Å, c = 3.0878(4) Å, $\text{c}\text{a}\text{= 0.6498(1)}$, and V = 69.72(1) ų. The chemical composition is thermogravimetrically determined to be Ta_0.97±0.04O₂ by heating shock-reduced products in an oxygen gas flow to 1200°C. In the oxidation process a cation-deficient rutile-type compound Ta_0.8O₂ is found to be metastably formed.