TOPOLOGICAL CONFIGURATIONS OF POSSIBLE REAL NETS IN BINARY n+m(m≥3) PHASE MULTISYSTEMS

This paper further summarizes the method and results developed to find all possible real nets in binary n+3 phase multisystems, and emphasizes that there is a definite relationship between configurations and symbols of stable and metastable invariant points of nets or positions of phases as symbols on the chemographic bar. On the basis of these, a general principle is developed to construct and check possible neets in binary n+m (m>3) phase multisysterns: this sort of nets must be the reasonable combination of one or more than one distinct binary n+3 phase multisystem subnets, in which the number of points missing respectively same m—3 phases in n+3. Therefore, the binary n-4-3 phase nets are basic construction units of the binary n+m(m>3) phase nets. As an instance, the maximum partially closed net in binary n+4 phase multisystems, which has the most stable invariant points, is constructed, and it is indicated that this sort of net is unique.     

COMBINATION PRINCIPLE FOR CLOSED NETS OF n k(k≥4) PHASE MULTISY

In this paper some properties of n k (k≥4) phase multisystems are discussed and thesymbolism depicting them is proposed systematically. Upon this, the combination principle forclosed nets of n k phase multisystems is preseted and elucidated. The combination principlestates: Any closed net of one n k (k≥4) phase multisystem must be a combination of two ormore distinct n 3 order submultisystem closed nets belonging to the given n k multisystem,if it is not one of the n 3 order submultisystem closed net itself. The presentation of thecombination principle provides both the theoretical basis and the practical way for investigationand solution of the topological configurations of the phase diagrams of any n k phase multisystems.     

APPLICATION OF COMBINATION PRINCIPLE FOR CLOSED NETS IN n k(k≥4) PHASE MULTISYSTEMS——ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPLETE SYSTEMS OF CLOSED NETS FOR UNARY SIX-PHASE (n 5) MULTISYSTEMS

Applying the combination principle for closed nets in n k(k≥4) phase multisystems, the author has derived the complete systems of closed nets of unary six-phase(n 5) multisystems. Every typical closed net involves exclusively eight invariant points. Two topologically distinct configurations of the typical closed nets have been generated from two different ways of combination, and hence, two distinct representation polyhedra have been constructed. On the basis of these configurations or polyhedra, the author has rederived all the 16 basic forms of phase diagrams given by Kujawa et al.     

EIGHT-POINT STRAIGHT-LINE-NET-DIAGRAMS OF BINARY SIX-PHASE (n+4) MULTISYSTEMS (Ⅰ)——DERIVATION FROM NINE-POINT CLOSED-NET-DIAGRAMS

The 9-point closed-net-diagrams of binary 6-phase multisystems contain 2 basic types ofnon-straight-line portions. Only the removal of an invariant point which is shared by all thenon-straight-line portions in a 9-point closed-net-diagram can generate an 8-point straight-line-net-diagram. All together 67 distinct 8-point straight-line-net-diagrams have been derived forbinary 6-phase multisystems. They correspondingly belong to 31 distinct 8-point straight-line-nets (namely, 31 distinct 8-point sets), showing that the previous conclusion that there existsonly one 8-point straight-line-net-diagram for binary 6-phase multisystems is incorrect.     

SOME PROPERTIES OF CLOSED-NET-DIAGRAMS OF n k(k≥3) PHASE MULTISYSTEMS

In this paper, some properties of closed-net-diagrams (CND's) of n 3 and n 4 phasemultisystems are discussed, and the theorem on the so-called Divariant Assemblage Charac-teristic Stability Polygons is proposed. The theorem states: Any divariant assemblage ofn k(k≥3) phase multisystems can be stable in a k-polygon possessing no diagonals inappropriate closed-net-diagrams at most, and in a triangle at least. Following the proof ofthis theorem, the authors specially emphasize that this theorem does not mean that there mustexist k-polygons possessing no diagonals in each closed-net-diagram or realistic phase diagramof n k phase multisystems, even though the realistic phase diagram has the maximum closure.     

Theoretical study on the hydrolysis mechanism of N,N-dimethyl-N′-(2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-thiacytidine)formamidine

The hydrolysis mechanisms of N,N-dimethyl-N′-(2′,3′-dideoxy-3′-thiacytidine)formamidine (FA-3TC) in the gas phase and in aqueous solution were studied by use of the density functional theory B3LYP/6-31 G(d, p) method. Two possible reaction pathways in the title reaction were considered. In one pathway water attacks the C=N double bond first (path A) while in the other water attacks the C—N single bond first (path B). The calculated results indicate that the first step in both pathways is the rate-limiting process and path A is more favorable than path B in the gas phase. The effect of solvent water on the title reaction was assessed at the B3LYP/6-31 G(d, p) level of theory based on the po-larizable continuum model (CPCM). In water the first mechanism (path A) is also favored.     

CHROMATOGRAPHIC SEPARATION ON GRAPHITE OF FULLERENE-C_(60) AND-C_(70)

The mixture of fullerene—C_(60) and —C_(70) was successfully separated in larger amount by liquid chromatogra-phy on graphite column.The column was first eluted with a mixture of hexane and toluene,and then withtoluene.The eluates were monitored by UV/visible absorption spectroscopy.Graphite column shows high perfor-mance for separation.and much larger quantities of pure C_(60) can be easily obtained.The synthesis of fullerenes(C_(60) and C_(70))in macroscopic quantities has stimulated scientists to study on themethod for separating C_(60) and C_(70).Because of the poor solubility of fullerenes C_(60)/C_(70) in most organic solvents,theseparation of C_(60) and C_(70) proved to be a challenging task.Most attempts at the separation have used silica and alu-mina as the stationary phase and a mixture of hexane and benzene(or toluene)as the mobile phase.Fullerenes,however,have only limited solubility in hexane,these separations are usually only achieved by limit-ing the amount of sample to a few milligrams.The hexane-silica technique using phenylglycine based HPLCcolumns appears to offer good separation,but only for submilligram amounts. The use of graphite powder as the stationary phase in liquid chromatography is an advanced separation tech-nique for fullerenes C_(60)/C_(70).The technique is based on that the fullerene-C_(60) is different from C_(70) in the de-gree of electron delocalisation,and C_(60) is much less diamagnetic than C_(70).It is expected that the dissimilarity willcause the C_(60)/C_(70) molecules to exhibit different interactions with graphite,and can be separated from each other onthis basis.     

STUDIES OF UNUSUAL OXIDATION STATES OF TRANSITION METALS (Ⅰ)——KINETICS AND MECHANISM OF OXIDATION OF POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE BY DIPERIODATOARGENTATE(Ⅲ) ION IN ALKALINE MEDIUM

The kinetics of oxidation of potassium thiocyanate by diperiodatoargentate (Ⅲ) (DPA) ions was studied in aqueous alkaline medium ([OH~-]=7.00×10~(-3)—0.200 mol. dm~(-3)) at a constant ionic strength (μ=0.30 mol. dm~(-3)). It is found that the reaction order in DPA is unity. The dependence of the rate on [OH~-] implies that there are two pathways through which the reaction proceeds. In each pathway, the order in NCS-is fractional and the kinetic data fit well in with Michaelis-Menten process. The influence of ligand on the reaction is examined and the reactive species are inferred. Two pathways of inner-sphere two-electrons transfer are believed to be involved in the oxidation. The rate equations are derived and all the equilibrium constants and rate constants are evaluated. Activation parameters of one pathway are determined.     

PRELIMINARY CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF DESHEXAPEPTIDE (B25—B30) INSULIN

Satisfactory single crystals of deshexapeptide(B25—B30) insulin for X-ray crystal structure analysis have been grown in citrate buffer by the method of hanging-drop gas phase diffusion. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system with space group C2. The unit cell constants are α=42.6, b=37.9, c=27.2, β=125.4 and there is only one molecule of deshexapeptide insulin in an asymmetric unit.     

THE STABILITY OF LAIHUNITE——A THERMODYNAMIC RE-ANALYSIS

A topological analysis on the ternary 7-phase multisystem involving laihunite (FeO-Fe_2O_3-SiO_2; Q-H-M-W-L-Fa-fs) in P-T plane has resulted in an n+4 phase closed-net-diagram. The most possible straightline-net-diagram was derived by using the thermodynamic properties of the phases concerned. From the straight-line-net-diagram it is apparent that laihunite is not a phase stable only at high pressures. P-T-fo_2, analysis suggests that the formation and stabilization of laihunite are closely related to oxygen fugacity. However, laihunite shows different ways of formation at different pressures. At low pressures, it is formed via the oxidation of fayalite; with increasing pressures the contribution of ferrosilite to the formation of laihunite increases; at very high pressures laihunite can be formed only by the oxidation of ferrosilite.     

TRANSFER MECHANISM OF QUININE DRUG ACROSS THE OIL/WATER (O/W) INTERFACE

The transfer phenomena of quinine drug at the aqueous 1,2- dichloroethane (DCE)interface have been studied by the current- scanning polarography. The relationships be-tween the wave height and pH of aqueous phase, concentration of quinine as well as therate of water drop are discussed. The effect of supporting electrolyte, buffer solution andthe nature of organic solvent on the polarographic wave is studied. The transfer char-acteristics of quinine in aqueous phase and in organic phase are compared, The mono- pro-tonated and diprotonated quinines can both transfer at the interface so as to produce twopolarographic waves. The transfer process of quinine at the interface is simultaneouslycontrolled by diffusion and reestablishment of the disturbed protonated equilibrium ofquinine. A further investigation is made by chronopotentiometry. On the basis of thetheoretical analysis, the formulae of the limiting current are derived and discussed. Thetheoretical results are in agreement with the experimental ones.     

INTERSECTION POINT RULE OF THE RETENTION VALUE AND MOBILE PHASE COMPOSITION OF THE HOMOLOGUES IN REVERSED-PHASE HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

Based on the intersection point rule of the retention value and normal boiling point of homologues in reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography(RPLC), the intersection point rule of the retention value of homologues and mobile phase composition has been derived, and was testified by a lot of experimental data from the literature. With this newly proposed equation, we can use the retention value of the compound in one mobile phase composition to predict its retention value in any other mobile phase composition. For fourteen groups of homologues in five mobile phase compositions on five Kinds of columns, the overall average absolute error of 721 data sets is 2.8%.     

MODELLING OF MECHANICAL MECHANISM OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC SYSTEM AND THEORETICAL EQUATIONS SHOWING DYNAMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CHROMATOGRAPHY

A simple model of chromatographic mechanical mechanism is present, and then a scrics of theoretical chromatographic equations and fundamental Formulae are derived. These theoretical equations and formulae not only reserve thermodynamic characteristics in the current fundamental chromatographic formulae, but also introduce one or more kinetic parameter, so it is possible to make the macroscopic-control on the effect of kinetic characteristics on chromatographic system.     

NUCLEATION AND GROWTH ACTIVATION ENERGIES DURING CRYSTALLIZATION OF AMORPHOUS ALLOYS (Ⅰ)——CALCULATION METHOD

A new method is developed for the determination of activation energies for nucleation(E_n) and for growth of nuclei (E_g) during crystallization of amorphous alloys. This methodis based on the crystallization kinetics theory and the experimental results of the variationrelationships of local activation energy E_c(x) and local Avrami exponent n(x) with the crys-tallized volume fraction (x) during crystallization of an amorphous Ni--P alloy. Calculationresults of E_n and E_g in tbe case of crystallization of the amorphous Ni--P alloy by thismethod show that this method is not only simple in the experimental procedures, but alsoaccurate in the quantitative results.     

CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF SULFHYDRYL GROUPS OF E.coli LEUCYL-tRNA SYNTHE-TASE AND SEQUENCING OF [~(14)C]NEM-LABELED PEPTIDES

The chemical modification of the sulfhydryl groups of E. coli Leucyl--tRNA synthetase(LeuRS) by DTNB, NEM and IAA resulted in a time-dependent loss of both amino-acid acti-vation and aminoacylation activities in parallel. The second-order reaction constants of DTNB,NEM and IAA were 1700, 150 and 0.46 mol/L~(-1) min~(-1) respectively. Chemical stoichiometryshowed that only one sulfhydryl group of LeuRS was essential for both activities. Substratesleucine and Leu-AMP protected the active sulfhydryl group from modification, suggestingthat the modified sulfhydryl group is located in or near the active site region responsiblefor amino-acid activation. [~(14)C]NEM--labeled LeuRS was subjected to tryptic digestion, andpeptides were separated and sequenced. 179 Cys~*-Asp-Thr-Leu182 was identified as the major[~(14)C]NEM-labeled site in LeuRS. This result is consistent with the previous observationthat the region for Leu--AMP formation was located at the N--terminal part of LeuRS.     

SYNTHESIS OF LANSFORDITE MgCO_3·5H_2O AND ITS CRYSTAL STRUCTURE INVESTIGATION

Euhedral crystals of the uncommon low-temperature mineral lansfordite have been obtained by the synthetic method, and the crystal structure analysis has been accomplished correspondingly. The structural parameters and the general view of structure were presented for the first time. The results obtained show that the coordination configuration of two magnesium ions in the unit cell is octahedral arrangement and the coordination number is 6, but in two forms: one in the complex ion Mg(CO_3)_2(H_2O)_4~(2-) and the other in the Mg(H_2O)_6~(2+). There is only a CO_3~(2-) group in the structure, not three distinct groups as reported by Hill et al. previously based on the IR absorption spectrum research data. The authors of this paper believe that the exact chemical formula of lansfordite should be expressed as "Mg(H_2O)_6. Mg(CO_3)_2 (H_2O)_4", and MgCO_3-5H_2O is only a simple chemical expression.     

TSC STUDIES ON SUB-Tg STORAGE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE

The Thermally Stimulated Current (TSC) spectra of a series of Sub-T_θannealed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) specimens have been measured. It is found that there is only one peak at 80℃above room temperature, which related to the thermo-relaxation of frozen-in dipoles. The activation energy of such dipole motion has been calculated. The relation between the maximum current and the storage time can be explained by the free volume theory and agrees with the results from the excess thermodynamic properties. Compared with Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and tensile stress-strain method, TSC is a simpler and more sensitive method in studying Sub-T_θannealed polymers.     

STUDIES ON THE POLAROGRAPHIC ADSORP-TIVE COMPLEX WAVE OF RARE EARTH-ERIOCHROME AZUROL B (Ⅱ)

The rare earth ions form complexes with ECAB in 0.1 mol/L NaAc-HAc supporting electrolyte at pH 6. The composition of the complex was determined by spectrophotometric method to be 1: 2. The decrease of SAC peak height of ECAB is proportional to the concentration of rare earth ions in the range of 1×10~(-6)-2×10~(-5) mol/L. The reduction mechanism of ECAB and RE-ECAB is proposed based on the experimental evidence. The complexing group of ECAB with RE ions iust is the redox group, so when RE ions are added, there is no new peak appearing in the polarograms:, the only phenomenon observed is that the peak current of ECAB decreases. The fast protonation of EGAB carbanion formed after the second electron transfer results in the formation of colourless tetrahedral molecules.     

ON THE STRUCTURES OF n k(k≥4) PHASE MULTISYSTEM CLOSED NETS

In this paper, the author proves that all possible closed nets of n k (k≥4) phase multi-system can be obtained by Combination Operation of some suitable n 3 phase submultisystems.It provides a fundamental method for constructing all appropriate closed nets of n k (k≥4)phase multisystem.     

CLOUD POINT CURVES OF POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL)/POLY(PROPYLENE GLYCOL) MIXTURES AND THEIR THERMODYNAMIC EXPLANATION

In the study of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(propylene glycol) (PPG) mixtures not only a bimodal shape but also a reverse trend of the dependence on molecular weight of the cloud point curves were observed.This trend indicates that the miscibility of the studied mixtures decreases as the molecular weight of one component decreases. The excess volumes of the mixtures show that the interaction parameter between two components decreases at first and increases after passing a minimum as the concentration of one component increases. This supports the explanation of Koningsveld on the bimodal shape of cloud point curves. Based on a binary interaction model a formula was derived revealing that the interaction between PPG and the end group of PEG and the hydrogen bonding interaction between ether and hydroxy end group inner or inter PEG molecules are not favorable for mixing. The latter interaction is an "attractive" force in PEG molecules. The two interactions are responsible for the observed abnormal dependence.