Extraction of silver into nitrobenzene using cesium dicarbollylcobaltate in the presence of 18-crown-6

From several cesium distribution experiments with ¹³⁴ Cs tracer, the exchange extraction constant corresponding to the equilibrium Ag⁺ (aq)+CsL⁺ (nb)AgL⁺ (nb)+Cs⁺ (aq) in the two-phase water-nitrobenzene system (L = 18-crown-6; aq = aqueous phase, nb = nitrobenzene phase) was determined as log K _ex (Ag⁺ ,CsL⁺ ) = -0.6±0.1. Furthermore, the stability constant of the silver — 18-crown-6 complex in nitrobenzene saturated with water was evaluated for a temperature of 25 °C: log _nb (AgL⁺ ) = 8.2±0.1. Finally, the individual extraction constant of the species AgL⁺ in the water-nitrobenzene system corresponding to the equilibrium AgL⁺ (aq)AgL⁺ (nb) was calculated: K _AgL+ = O1.2±0.1.     

IR study of heterogeneity of OH groups in zeolite HY-splitting of OH and OD bands

We have been studying the problem of heterogeneity of OH groups in zeolites HY for a long time. The heterogeneity was suggested by the shift of the IR band of OH groups restoring upon ammonia desorption and also by the fact that the band of OH groups forming hydrogen bonds was relatively broad (broader than for homogeneous acidic OH). In the present study we present another important argument for heterogeneity: the splitting of the IR band of free OH and OD groups in a zeolite of Si/Al=8.3 dealuminated by (NH₄)₂SiF₆ treatment. Such a splitting is the best seen in low temperature spectra of OD groups. We found less acidic 3640 cm⁻¹ (AlO)(SiO)₂SiO₁HAl(OSi)₃ and more acidic 3625 cm⁻¹ (SiO)₃SiO₁HAl(OSi)₃ groups. The presence of these two kinds of hydroxyls corresponds to the presence of Si(2Al) and Si(1Al), respectively, detected in ²⁹Si MAS NMR spectra. We also found a small amount of strongly acidic 3599 cm⁻¹ hydroxyls interacting with extraframework Al species.     

Application of INAA in the Characterisation and Quantification of Dy-Labeled Ceramic Spheres and Their Use as Inert Tracers in Soil Studies

An inert, activable tracer method, using sized ceramic spheres custom labeled with 15% Dy₂O₃ during manufacture, has been developed to study soil aggregation. Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) with a Slowpoke reactor, using ^165mDy (T _1/2 = 1.26 min), provides an extremely rapid means with which to characterise the Dy-content of the various size fractions of labeled spheres from different production runs. In contrast, the Dy-content (and hence number of spheres) of 5—g soil/sphere mixtures is determined using the longer-lived ¹⁶⁵Dy (T _1/2 = 2.33 hrs) following a 30-minute decay period during which the otherwise interfering ²⁸Al (T _1/2 = 2.24 min) preferentially decays. The method is expected to find many applications.     

The rapid separation and determination of uranium(VI) by use of DEAE anion-exehange paper and the ring-oven technique

Summary A rapid method for the separation and determination of uranium(VI) is described. The separation of uranium (0.09–0.35 mg/ml) from various other metals is carried out on DEAE anion-exchange paper with ann-butanol-acetic acid-water system (111,v/v), and the determination completed by the ring oven method.

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Zusammenfassung Eine schnelle Methode zur Trennung und Bestimmung von Uran(VI) wird beschrieben. Die Trennung des Uran(VI) (0,09 bis 0,35 mg/ml) von anderen Metallionen erfolgt auf Anionenaustauscherpapier (DEAE) mit einem 1-Butanol-Essigsäure-Wasser-System (111v/v), die Bestimmung mit Hilfe der Ringofenmethode.

     

Cesium, strontium, europium(III) and plutonium(IV) complexes with humic acid in solution and on montmorillonite surface

The effect of Aldrich humic acid (HA) on the mobility of¹³⁷Cs,⁸⁵Sr,¹⁵²Eu and²³⁹Pu radionuclides was studied in Ca-montmorillonite suspensions. Verified 2-sites-2-species (2s2s) models correspond to an intensive interaction of all elements with humificated surface, what is in a remarkable contrast with the weak complexation of cesium and even strontium in solutions — the neutral ligand interaction constants β (l/mol) are log β<−9.9 and 7.56±0.21 for Cs and Sr, respectively. The result for europium complexation in solution, log β=12.49±0.18 is in a good agreement with literature data. For plutonium(IV) not only a high proton competitive constant in solution was obtained, log β β=(−0.67±0.32)+3pH, but also a strong chemisorption, which at high concentrations of humic acid (above 0.05 g/l) indicates the formation of bridge humate complexes of plutonium on the humificated surface. Logarithms of heterogeneous interaction constants ( ₂₄ l/g) of the elements with surface humic acid are 4.47±0.23, 4.39±0.08, and 6.40±0.33 for Cs, Sr, and Eu(III), respectively, and the logarithm of the proton competitive constant ( ₂₄, l/g) for Pu(IV) −3.80±0.72. Distribution coefficients of humic acid and metal humates between 0.01 g HA/l solution and montmorillonite were derived as logK _d(AH)=−1.04±0.11, logK _d(EuA)=1.56±0.11 and logK _d(PuA)=2.25±0.04, while the values for Cs and Sr were obtained with very high uncertainty. Speciation of the elements on montmorillonite surface is illustrated as a function of equilibrium concentration of humic acid in solution and of pH.     

Leitfähigkeitsmessungen in Phosphoroxychlorid, 3. Mitt. Triäthylamin

Zusammenfassung Am Beispiel des Triäthylamins wird das Leitfähigkeitsverhalten eines gekoppelten Dissoziationsgleichgewichtes mit nichtleitender Zwischenstufe (ABC⁺+D^–) untersucht.Mit 3 AbbildungenZugleich 14. Mitteilung der Reihe: Das Solvosystem Phosphoroxychlorid.2. Mitt:M. Baaz undV. Gutmann, Mh. Chem.90, 256 (1959).     

Application of decarboxylation reactions in catalytic analysis determination of aluminium

Summary The activation of the catalytic decarboxylation of oxaloacetic acid with some pyridine derivatives was studied in order to select suitable activators for increasing the sensitivity of this type of analytical catalytic reactions. The catalytic activity of some bivalent metal ions (Cu²⁺, Zn^2s+, Cd²⁺, Pb²⁺) as well as that of Al³⁺ was also studied. On that ground a catalytic method for determination of aluminium was developed. The sensitivity of the method is 0.5g of aluminium in the sample.

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Zusammenfassung Die Aktivierung der katalytischen Decarboxylierung von Oxalessigsäure durch einige Pyridinderivate wurde untersucht, um geeignete Aktivatoren zur Steigerung der Empfindlichkeit dieser analytisch auswertbaren Reaktion zu finden. Die katalytische Aktivität einiger zweiwertiger Metallionen (Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb) sowie von Al wurde ebenfalls geprüft. Auf dieser Grundlage wurde eine Methode zur Aluminiumbestimmung entwickelt, deren Empfindlichkeit zur Bestimmung von 0,5g Al je Einwaage ausreicht.

     

Determination of silicon in high purity metals by radiochemical NAA and CPAA

The indicator radionuclide³¹Si produced in neutron and deuteron activation analysis for silicon via the reactions³⁰Si(n,) and³⁰Si(d,p), respectively, is specifically separated from the irradiated sample by distillation as³¹SiF₄. In the case of aluminium, the distillation is carried out from a HF(HNO₃)H₂O₂ medium and in the case of molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, titanium and vanadium from a HF/HNO₃/HBr/H₂SO₄ medium. Using liquid scintillation counting, the achievable detection limits for neutron activation analysis are, depending on the type of the matrix, between 4–50 ng/g, and for the deuteron activation analysis of tantalum the detection limit is 5 ng/g.     

The synthesis of [Fe(CO)3(η1-dppm) {Sn(n-Bu)2}]2 by silicon-tin exchange,its crystal structure and its use as a metallodiphosphine ligand

The reaction of the siloxyl containing ferrate [Fe(CO)₃( ¹-dppm){Si(OMe)₃}]^–,1 (dppm = Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂) with Sn(OAc)₂(n-Bu)₂ has yielded the new dimeric complex [Fe(CO)₃( ¹-dppm){µ-Sn(n-Bu)₂}]₂, 3 in 89% yield. Compound3 was characterized crystallographically and was found to be a centrosym-etrical molecule with a rhomboidal Fe₂Sn₂ cluster at the center. Each iron atom contains me ¹-dppm ligand. Compound3 was found to react with [Pd(dmba) (µ-Cl)]₂ (dmba=dimethylbenzylamine) to yield the new complexmer-[Fe(CO)₃{Sn(n-Bu)₂}(µ-dppm)Pd(dmba)Cl]₂, 4 by attachment of a palla-dium grouping to each of the uncoordinated phosphorus atoms in 3. Crystal data for 3: space groupP ,a=11.399(2) Å, 6=15.98(3) Å, c=10.869(3) Å, =94.10(2)°.=100.56(2)°, =69.35(1)°,Z=2, 3533 reflections,R=0.034.     

Potentiometric Investigation of Fluoride Complexes of Zirconium(IV) and Hafnium(IV) in 1 <Emphasis Type="Italic">M</Emphasis> (H,Na)ClO<Subscript>4</Subscript> Medium Using a Fluoride Ion Selective Electrode

The stability constants of zirconium(IV) and hafnium(IV) fluoride complexes in 1 M (H,Na)ClO₄ medium were measured potentiometrically at 293 K for the first time using a fluoride ion selective electrode (F-ISE). This technique has been recommended by IUPAC as the best tool for studying fluoride complexes. A number of precautions were taken to ensure the stabilization of zirconium or hafnium in 1 M (H,Na)ClO₄ medium and to prevent the formation of polynuclear hydroxo complexes. The formation of only mononuclear complexes was indicated. The average log values of the overall stability constants of zirconium(IV)-fluoride complexes, ₁, ₂, ₃ and ₄ were computed by varying the concentration of metal ion and were found to be 8.49 ± 0.11, 15.76 ± 0.15, 21.57 ± 0.10, and 26.68 ± 0.16, respectively, whereas the corresponding values for hafnium(IV)-fluoride complexes were 8.22 ± 0.06, 15.48 ± 0.15, 21.76 ± 0.14, and 27.42 ± 0.15, respectively. The thermodynamic stability constant, ₁, calculated for these complexes follows the same trend as expected from the linear correlation based on the Brown Sylva Ellies (BSE) model for metal-fluoride complexes provided the effective charge on Zr is taken as +4.1 instead of the formal charge of +4. Without considering this adjustment of formal charge, an attempt has also been made to explain the trend in ₁ values of group(IV) metal-fluoride complexes based on electronegativity values. A good linear correlation was obtained that could explain the ability of these group(IV) ions to form different fluoride complexes with varying number of fluoride ions.     

Modeling the similarities and differences between the sodalite cages (β-cages) in the generic materials

Initially in this review the sodalite framework [T₁₂O₂₄]^6– (T=Al, Si] is modeled with regular tetrahedra and disordered T atoms. Equations are given for calculating atomic coordinates from the unit cell parameter a and the T—O distancet; the expansion or contraction of the sodalite-cage is related quantitatively to changes ina through the cooperative twists of TO₄ tetrahedra about 4 axes and changes in < TOT bridge angles. The fully expanded cage has=0° and the maximum value ofa. The equations are general for any framework formed by isomorphous substitution of T by atoms other than Al, Si and for any SiAl ratio. The model and equations are extended to the zeolite A framework, which can be built from fully expanded sodalite cages. With the cooperative tilt of the TO₄ tetrahedra of zeolite A, described by Depmeier, the major variable features of the zeolite A framework are explained quantitatively. The faujasite framework has twisted-cages (>0), as in sodalite examples, and is quantitatively modeled most conveniently from sodalite examples with similar-cage contents. The review is extended to structures with T-ordering and distorted tetrahedra. Methods are given for estimating a for sodalites from a knowledge of the cavity contents, especially the sizes of cations and anions, and so on, present. Ways of predicting cavity sites in zeolite A as a function of cation size are presented, and the principal cavity sites in the faujasite-cage region are discussed. Finally the review considers isomorphous replacement of T atoms (Si or Al) by B, Be, Fe, Ga, Ge, and P; many of these substituted frameworks are stabilized by templates, or guest molecules, which reside in the cavities. Templates also stabilize Si, Al frameworks with high SiAl ratios. The modeling approach reviewed here is tested on a range of isomorphously substituted frameworks isotypic with sodalite; observed and calculated values of twist and 12O₂₄]^12– with distorted tetrahedra; these are structures with Al-O-Al bridges, which violate Loewenstein's Rule.     

Non-destructive determination of aluminum in biological reference samples using neutron activation analysis

The non-destructive methods of thermal and epithermal neutron activation analysis have been employed to determine the aluminum concentration of seven National Institute of Standards and Technology certified biological reference materials. Through the judicious use of both thermal and epithermal neutron activation analysis using bare and boron-lined irradiation carriers, the major and minor contributions of the³¹P/n, /²⁸Al and of the²⁸Si/n, p/²⁸Al reactions, respectively, to the²⁷Al/n, /²⁸Al reaction could be corrected for explicitly. Based on replicate determinations precision of the analysis ranged from 2.5% for citrus leaves determined at the 75 ppm level to 18% for bovine liver measured at the 1 ppm level. Accuracy was demonstrated whenever possible by comparison to existing published data.     

Effect of water on the ionic-molecular interaction in the acetone-phenol-H2SO4 system

Complexation in the acetone-phenol system and the effect of water on the ionic-molecular interaction in the acetone-phenol-H₂SO₄ system at 30C were investigated by MFTIR (multifrustrated total internal reflection) IR spectroscopy. Acetone and phenol form a 11 complex (PAC-l). In an excess of acetone, all of the phenol is bound with this complex, and a 21 complex (PAC-2) is formed in an excess of phenol. Relatively small amounts of H₂O virtually do not decompose PAC-1. A broad continuous absorption band due to the formation of complexes with a strong quasisymmetric H bond is observed in the IR spectra of solutions with H₂SO₄. Quasi-ion pairs HOSO₂O...H...OC-(CH₃)₂, are formed in an anhydrous system. The acid-solvent complexes decompose and (H₂O...H...OH₂)⁺ ions are formed on addition of water. The continuous absorption coefficients, ₂₀₀₀, of (H₂O...H...OH₂)⁺ ions and quasi-ion pairs were determined.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1001–1006, May, 1991.     

Raman Spectroscopic Study of Aluminum Silicate Complexes at 20°C in Basic Solutions

Raman spectroscopic measurements were performed at ambient temperature onaqueous silica-bearing solutions (0.005 < m _Si < 0.02; 0 < pH < 14). The spectraare consistent with the formation of monomeric Si(OH)^o ₄, SiO(OH)^– ₃ andSiO₂(OH)^2– ₂ species at acid to neutral, basic, and strongly basic pH, respectively.Raman spectra of aqueous Al-bearing solutions at basic pH confirm thepredominance of the Al(OH)^– ₄ species in a wide concentration range (0.01 < m _Al < 0.1).Raman spectra of basic solutions (12.4 < pH < 14.3), containing both Al andSi, exhibit a strong decrease in intensities of SiO(OH)^– ₃, SiO₂(OH)^2– ₂, andAl(OH)^– ₄ bands in comparison with Al-free Si-bearing and Si-free Al-bearingsolutions of the same metal concentration and pH, suggesting the formation ofsoluble Al—Si complexes. The amounts of complexed Al and Si derived fromthe measurements of the Al and Si band intensities in strongly basic solutions(pH 14) are consistent with the formation, between Al(OH)^– ₄ andSiO₂(OH)^2– ₂, of the single Al—Si dimer SiAlO₃(OH)^3– ₄ according to the reactionSiO₂(OH)^2– ₂ + Al(OH)^– ₄ SiAlO₃(OH)^3– ₄ + H₂OAt lower pH ( 12.5) the changes in band intensities are consistent with theformation of several, likely more polymerized, Al—Si complexes.     

Complexation properties of phosphonocarboxylic acids in aqueous solutions

The concentration formation constants of phosphonoacetic acid (PAA) complexes with the Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions were determined in aqueous solution at 25°C by potentiometric and coulometric titrations at different ionic strengths and were extrapolated to I=0 in order to obtain thermodynamic values of the formation constants. Complexes were formed by the completely deprotonated K _f (ML) and monoprotonated K _f (MHL) forms of the PAA anion. The respective values for the complexes are: log K _f (CaL)=4.68±0.03, log K _f (CaHL)=2.61±0.08; log K _f (MgL)=5.58±0.09, log K _f (MgHL)=3.0±0.3. The enthalpy and entropy of complexation for the deprotonated Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ PAA species, determined from the temperature dependence of the log K _f (ML), are: H⁰(Ca) =0.6±0.2 kcal-mol^–1, S⁰(Ca)=21.4±0.6 cal-mol^–1-K^–1, H⁰(Mg)=3.0±0.7 kcal-mol^–1, and S⁰(Mg)=35±2 cal-mol^–1-K^–1. It is seen there-fore, that the complexes are entropy stabilized but enthalpy destabilized. Formation constants were also determined for Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ complexes with PAA analogs, phosphonoformic and 3-phosphonopropionic acids and the complexation of PAA was also studied at a single ionic strength, with Na⁺, Ag⁺, Tl⁺, Sr²⁺, Ba²⁺, Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Pb²⁺ ions.     

A novel three-dimensional coordination polymer [Cd2(C3H2O4)2(H2O)2(μ 2-hmt)] n (hmt = hexamethylenetetramine): synthesis and crystal structure

The self-assembly of the Cd^II ion, hexamethylenetetramine (hmt) and malonate ligand yields a three-dimensional (3D) coordination polymer [Cd₂(C₃H₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂( ₂-hmt)] _n with channels. The Cd^II ion is located in a octahedral coordination environment, composed of four oxygen atoms from three malonates, one oxygen atom of water and one nitrogen atom of hmt. Two oxygen atoms of each malonate coordinate to the same Cd^II ion and the other two oxygen atoms connect to adjacent two Cd^II ions respectively to form a two-dimensional infinite network, these networks are bridged by ₂-hmt coordinated to Cd^II ions to product a 3D architecture.     

Neutron activation analysis of zeolite catalysts

A new method for the determination of aluminum and silicon has been developed for zeolite catalysts. In contrast to previous methods, thermal neutrons are used for the analysis of both elements, and cadmium absorbers are not needed. The silicon determination utilizes a one-hour irradiation to observe the³¹Si produced by the (n, ) reaction of³⁰Si. A 15-second irradiation is used for the²⁷Al(n, )²⁸Al reaction. The²⁸Al activity is corrected for the contribution from the²⁸Si(n,p)²⁸Al reaction by using the analyzed weight of silicon in the sample and the data for a silicon standard irradiated simultaneously with the zeolite and the aluminum standard. The quantitation limits are 0.012 g for silicon and 3.3×10^–5 g for aluminum. Sodium presents a significant interference, but this element can be removed by taking advantage of the ion exchange properties of these materials.     

Der Nachweis des Cadmiums durch selektive Papierchromatographie

Zusammenfassung Durch die Anwendung eines H₂S-haltigen Laufmittels werden die Ionen Cu²⁺, Pb²⁺, Bi³⁺ und Hg²⁺ am Startpunkt des Chromatogramms als Sulfide fixiert, während Cd²⁺ nach kurzer Laufzeit in scharf begrenzter Zone als Sulfid im Chromatogramm nachgewiesen wird. Als Arbeitsgefäße dienen Reagensgläser. Die Spezifitäten liegen für 5 g Cd bei Cd²⁺Cu²⁺=12000, Cd²⁺Pb²⁺=12000, Cd²⁺Bi³⁺=12000, Cd²⁺Hg²⁺=1100.Herrn Prof. Dr. O. Glemser, Direktor des Anorganisch-chemischen Insituts der Universität Göttingen, danken wir für Unterstützung der Arbeit.     

Aktivierungsanalytische Bestimmung sehr kleiner Iridiumgehalte in Uranoxid

Zusammenfassung Es wird über die dünnschichtchromatographische Trennung und Reinheitsprüfung von 12 Naphthylaminmonosulfonsäuren berichtet. Für das Laufmittel n-Butanol-n-Propanol-Wasser-konz. Ammoniak (10541) werden die R_f-Werte ermittelt und ihre Standardabweichungen berechnet. Für die rechnerische Bestimmung der R_f-Werte aus den Dipolmomenten der Säuren wird eine quadratische Gleichung angegeben.

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Summary A report is presented on the thin-layer chromatographic separation and purity control of 12 naphthylaminemonosulphonic acids. R_f-values and standard deviations are determined for the solvent-mixture n-butanol-n-propanol-waterconc. ammonia (10541). A quadratic equation is given for the calculation of the R_f-values from the dipole moments of the acids.

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Für die Durchführung dieser Arbeit wurden dankenswerterweise Forschungsmittel aus dem ERP-Sondervermögen bereitgestellt.Dem Verbande der Chemischen Industrie und der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft, die diese Arbeit unterstützt haben, danken wir bestens.     

The solubility of an hydroxyaluminosilicate

Hydroxyaluminosilicates (HAS) are critical secondary mineral phases in the biogeochemical cycle of aluminium. They are formed from the reaction of silicic acid (Si(OH)₄) with an aluminium hydroxide template and act as a geochemical control of the biological availability of Al. There are two main forms of HAS which we have called HAS_A and HAS_B and which of these will predominate will depend upon the Si(OH)₄ to Al ratio in any one environment. In all but the most heavily weathered environments or those undergoing a progressive acidification Si(OH)₄ will be present in significant excess to Al and HAS_B will be the dominant secondary mineral phase. We have tried to determine the solubility of HAS_B(s) so that its contribution to Al solubility control might be compared with other secondary minerals such as Al(OH)_3(gibbsite). In preliminary experiments, the dissolution of HAS_B(s) was found to be non-congruent with almost no Al being released during 18 months ageing. We then demonstrated that HAS_B(s) was significantly less soluble than Al(OH)_3(s) prepared under identical experimental conditions. We have used this information to describe a solubility expression for HAS_B(s) at a predefined quasi-equibrium and to calculate a solubility constant.

K^*Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄=[Al₂O⁴⁺][SiO₂]²[OH^-]⁴