Fossil age determination by thermal analysis

Subsequent to a comparative examination of recent bone material the author has recently completed the paleobiogeochemical evaluation of classical Quaternary and Pliocene terrestrial fossils of vertebrata from Hungary. A derivatograph (MOM) has been used to determine two thermoanalytical parameters which are closely associated with the passage of geological time: the total bound organic-matter content of the fossil and the fossilization cofficient.Derivatographic measurement of the organic matter in the bones is supplemented by fine-structure analysis of bone-tissue slides.Sample material of unknown age from several provenances was evaluated with the new dating method. The importance of the procedure is even greater in cases when only indefinite sporadic finds can be obtained from the sediments.

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Zusammenfassung Nach einer vergleichenden Untersuchung an neuzeitlichem Knochenmaterial hat der Autor kürzlich die paleobiogeochemische Auswertung der klassischen Quaternären und Pliocenen terrestren Fossilien von Vertebraten aus Ungarn ergänzt.Ein Derivatograph (MOM) wurde zur Bestimmung zweier thermoanalytischer Parameter eingesetzt, die eng mit dem Fortschreiten der geologischen Zeit verbunden waren: dem Gesamtgehalt an gebundenem organischem Material und dem Fossilisationskoeffizienten.Die derivatographische Messung der organischen Substanz in den Knochen wurde durch die Feinstrukturanalyse von Knochengewebeschnitten ergänzt.Probenmaterial unbekannten Alters verschiedener Herkunft wurde mit der neuen Methode ausgewertet. Die Bedeutung des Verfahrens ist in den Fällen noch grösser, wenn aus den Sedimenten nur unbestimmte sporadische Funde erhalten werden können.

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The author wishes to thank the staff of the Department of Experimental Physics of L. Kossuth University for the neutron activation measurements and the Computer Center of the University for the calculation work.     

Kinetics of oxidation of methanol by chlorine dioxide

The kinetics of oxidation of methanol by chlorine dioxide has been investigated at 35 °C. The reaction is first order with respect to both substrate and chlorine dioxide. Molecular chlorine dioxide is the principal oxidant. The influence of various factors, e.g. ionic strength, inorganic salts, D₂O and temperature on the initial rate has been studied. The activation parameters have been calculated and a mechanism involving hydride abstraction has been suggested.

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Dimerization of n-butenes on nickel mordenite catalysts

The catalytic activity of synthetic and natural nickel exchanged mordenites of different compositions has been investigated in dimerization of n-butenes at high pressure in the liquid phase. High selectivities to n-octenes and methylheptenes were found. It is suggested that the mordenite channel structure influences the product distribution.

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A device for pulse investigation of heterogeneous catalytic reactions

In the present work a simple device is described for the pulse investigation of heterogeneous catalytic reactions and catalysts. Owing to the possibility for separate adjustment of the gas flow rate in the catalytic reactor and in the chromatographic column, it can be used for kinetic measurements too.

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Inhibition by phase transfer catalysts

While phase transfer catalysts have generally a positive effect on substitution of halides by rhodanide ion in two-phase reaction systems changing the structure of alkyl halide from primary to tert.-alkyl groups, catalysis reverses into inhibition. The assumption that this is due to the change in reaction mechanism from S_N2 to S_N1 was proved on hydrolysis of triphenylmethyl chloride in a two-phase system, where the inhibitory effect of phase transfer catalysts is even more pronounced.

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Shape selectivity and maximum molecular size in methanol to hydrocarbons transformation

The maximum product size obtained during methanol to hydrocarbons transformation on medium and large pore zeolites and amorphous silica-aluminas is not governed by shape selectivity but it is a consequence of operational conditions and other process characteristics such as the occurrence of cracking reactions.

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Electrocatalytic properties of the Ti(OH)3?Mo(III) system in the reduction of molecular nitrogen

Electrochemical reduction studies of dinitrogen catalyzed by Ti(OH)₃–Mo(III) in an alkaline methanol solution on a mercury cathode show that the maximum yield of hydrazine (4%) and ammonia (43%) is observed at 0.5 mA/cm² current density. In experimental conditions it corresponds to the zero-charge potential of sodium amalgam (–1.86 V).

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, T (OH)₃–Mo(III), , (43%) (4%) 0.5 mA/cm², .

     

Studies on water retention and water release from some protein systems

The hydrogen-bond properties (WBI index), water retention and water release from the protein-water systems gluten-water, soya protein- water and casein-water, have been investigated using differential scanning calorimetry in the temperature range 223–423 K. The proteins were characterized by their isoelectric point, contents of carboxyl groups and sulfur-containing groups, and readiness of undergo chloromethylation. It was concluded that the marked difference in water-release behaviour is chiefly explained by conformational differences and charge effects.

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Zusammenfassung Wasserstoffbrückenbindugseigenschaften (WBI-Index), Wasserretention und Wasserabgabe von Protein-Masser-Systemen — Gluten-Wasser, Sojaprotein-Wasser und Casein-Wasser — wurden im Temperaturbereich von 233–423 K mit einem Scanning-Kalorimeter untersucht. Die Proteine wurden durch ihren isoelektrischen Punkt, den Gehalt an Carbonylgruppen und Schwefel enthaltenden Gruppen und durch ihre Reaktivität in der Chlormethylierung charakterisiert. Es wurde gefolgert, dass der ausgesprochene Unterschied im Wasserabgabeverhalten in erster Linie auf strukturelle Unterschiede und Ladungseffekte zurückzuführen ist.

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Energetic state of hydrogen on Os-black

Hydrogen adsorption on Os-black has been studied by the TPD method in the range from –85 to 450°C. Energetic inhomogeneity of hydrogen chemisorbed at adsorption temperatures of 150 to 450°C has been elucidated.

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OS (–85)–450°C. , 150 450°C.

     

Contribution to the phase diagram of the system PbCl2-AgCI

The side parts of the phase diagram of the binary system PbCl₂-AgCl were studied by using DTA. The only miscibility was found on the silver chloride side up to a concentration of 1.5±0.5 mole% PbCl₂. No solid solution of AgCl in PbCl₂ was observed on the lead chloride side.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels DTA wurden die Randzonen des Phasendiagrammes des binären Systemes PbCl₂-AgCl untersucht. Mischbarkeit konnte lediglich auf der Silberchloridseite bis zu einer Konzentration von 1.5±0.5 mol% mol% PbCl₂ festgestellt werden. Auf der Bleichloridseite konnten keinerlei Mischkristalle zwischen AgCl und PbCl₂ beobachtet werden.

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PbCl₂-AgCl. 1,5±0,5 %. .

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We are very grateful to our colleagues Dr E. Krová and Dr Z. Pokorná for the preparation of the single-crystals and for the chemical analysis.     

Influence of thermal and hydrothermal activation on the adsorptive, acidic and catalytic properties of high-silica zeolites

Influence of HS-zeolite calcination up to 1023 K in air and steam on its adsorptive, acidic and catalytic properties in n-hexane cracking has been studied.

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A new procedure for determination of the acid and base strength distribution of colored catalysts

A new procedure for determining the strength distribution of acid and base centers of colored catalysts by the indicator method has been proposed. The procedure basing on the use of a platinum gauze container for the colored catalyst enables us to eliminate the difficulties in the identification of the color of the indicator.

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Reactivity of oxidized substances and its correlation with catalyst properties in deep oxidation reactions

In terms of the donor-acceptor interaction concept /1/ the relative reactivity (RR) of organic and inorganic compounds and its correlation with catalyst properties in deep oxidation reactions are treated. RR and relative activity of the catalysts are shown to change depending on the predominant character (acceptor or donor) of reactant-catalyst interaction.

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Effect of free phosphine on the reactivity of phosphine-containing rhodium(I) complexes

The photolysis products of SO₂-pentane-NO mixtures are N₂O, H₂O and a compound designated as RNO. Kinetic data obtained by OC method confirm the previously proposed scheme of photolysis. Also studied was the photolysis of SO₂, NO and cyclohexane mixtures. From comparison of spectral characteristics of RNO and its analog 2-methyl-2-nitrosopropane, the probable structure of RNO is suggested.

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SO₂--NO N₂O, H₂O , RNO. , , . SO₂ NO . RNO 2--2- RNO.

     

Characterization of high-technology materials by emanation thermal analysis

The principles of the emanation thermal analysis, based on the measurement of inert gas release from solids, are given. Results of the computer modelling of inert gas release curves during heating of porous and dispersed samples are demonstrated.Examples of the characterization of high-tech ceramic materials and raw materials for their preparation by means of emanation thermal analysis are given, such as the evaluation of reactivity and sinterability of ceramics powders, quality testing of intermediate and final products of advanced technology materials (such as thoria, urania, ferrites, superconducting oxide ceramics, etc.).

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Zusammenfassung Es werden Grundlagen für die Emanationsthermoanalyse /ETA/ auf der Basis der Messung der Inertgasfreisetzung bei Feststoffen gegeben. Ergebnisse von computermodellierten Inertgasfreisetzungskurven bei Erhitzen von porösen und dispersen Proben werden angeführt.Weiterhin werden Beispiele für die mittels ETA durchgeführte Charakterisierung von Spitzentechnologiekeramikmaterialien und den Rohstoffen zu deren Herstellung gegeben: Auswertung von Reaktivität und Sinterbarkeit von Keramikpulver, Qualitätskontrolle der Zwischen- und Endprodukte aus modernen Rohstoffen /wie z. B. Thorerde, Uranerde, Ferrit, supraleitende Oxidkeramiken usw./.

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Free radical properties of the magnesium oxide surface, I

Free radical properties of MgO catalysts obtained by thermal decomposition of Mg(OH)₂ in nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen have been investigated. All the oxides show one-electron donor properties (reduction of adsorbed tetracyanoethylene and trinitrobenzene). Only the MgO calcined in oxygen shows one-electron acceptor properties (oxidation of adsorbed perylene). Acetaldehyde transformations were studied on the above catalysts. The MgO calcined in oxygen appeared to be the most active. Presumably, its activity is due to one-electron acceptor centers on the surface.

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Comparative discussion of NH

A comparative study of NH ₄ ⁺ formation on aluminosilicate surface and in an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid has been carried out in the framework of the nonempirical method with a STO-3G basis. It is suggested that the compensation mechanisms of energy consumptions to form protonated species in both cases are similar.

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Synthesis and thermal studies of metal salts of 2,4, N-trinitroanilinoacetic acid

Copper(II), silver(I) and lead(II) salts of N-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-N-nitroglycine were prepared and characterised. The thermal behaviour of the salts in air and nitrogen atmospheres was studied by means of DTA and TG techniques. The environment appeared to have no effect on the mode of decomposition. While metal oxides are formed as the end-products of decomposition of the copper and lead salts, metallic silver plus carbon was found to be final product from the silver salt. The thermal stabilities of these salts follow the sequence silver salt>lead salt>copper salt.

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Zusammenfassung Kupfer(II)-, Silber(I)- und Blei(II)-Salze von N-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-N-nitroglycin wurden hergestellt und charakterisiert. Mittels DTA- und TG-Techniken in Luft- und Stickstoffatmosphäre wurde das thermische Verhalten der Salze untersucht. Die Umgebung scheint auf die Art der Zersetzung keinen Einfluß zu besitzen. Zersetzungsendprodukte der Kupfer ui I Bleisalze sind Metalloxide, Zersetzungsendprodukte des Silbersalzes sind elementares Silber und Kohlenstoff. Die Wärmestabilität dieser Salze sinkt in der Reihenfolge Silbersalt — Bleisalz — Kupfersalz.

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Particle size dependence for CO chemisorption on supported Ru catalysts

The stoichiometry of CO chemisorption on highly dispersed zeolite-supported Ru has been investigated. This stoichiometry, which can be expressed as CO/H, increases with decreasing Ru particle diameter. For diameters <1.6 nm this ratio approached a limiting value of 4–5, indicating the formation of surface carbonyls. No direct influence of the support on this ratio could be detected.

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CO Ru, . , CO/H, Ru. <1,6 n 4–5, . .

     

On the mechanism of chlorobenzene hydrolysis over Cu promoted lanthanum phosphate

The reaction mechanism of chlorobenzene hydrolysis to produce phenol over Cu promoted lanthanum phosphate has been studied taking into account a parallel reaction through which benzene is formed. There is a competition for the adsorption sites between the reactants and the reaction products.

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