Studies on the feasibility of production of57Co by alpha bombardment of Mn and Ni targets

We have studied the feasibility of producing⁵⁷Co (271.3 d) via the⁵⁵Mn(, 2n)⁵⁷Co reaction (⁵⁵Mn–100%). The thick target yield of⁵⁷Co in the 28 to 18 MeV energy region was measured as 3.87 Ci/Ah. However, the proximity and overlap of the excitation functions for (, n), (, 2n) and (, 3n) reactions on⁵⁵Mn are such that the production of pure⁵⁷Co in high yields free of⁵⁸Co (70.8 d) and⁵⁶Co (78.8 d) has not been feasible. We have also studied a new method for ancillary production of⁵⁷Co via the reactions⁵⁸Ni(, p)⁵⁷Co and during the course of producing⁶²Zn by⁶⁰Ni(, 2n)⁶²Zn reaction. In this case the yield of⁵⁷Co of reasonable purity has been up to 1 Ci/Ah.     

Yields and average cross sections of recoil charged particle induced reactions on11B,12C,13C,14N,16O and18O

The yield and average cross section for the reactions¹¹B(p, n)¹¹C,¹²C(p, )¹³N,¹³C(p, n)¹³N, ₁₂ ¹² C(d, n)¹³N,¹⁴N(p, )¹¹C,¹⁶O(p, )¹³N,¹⁶O(d, n)¹⁷F,¹⁶O(t, n)¹⁸F, and¹⁸O(p, n)¹⁸F have been measured in different compounds. The charged particles were created in the samples themselves either through recoil by scattering of 14 MeV neutrons off hydrogen and deuterium, or by the (n, t) reaction on⁶Li using thermal neutrons. The yields of reactions¹²C(d, n);¹⁶O(p, );¹⁶O(t, n) and¹⁸O(p, n) have been measured using proton, deuteron and triton spectra generated by 14 MeV neutrons in the reactions D(n, p)2n;⁶Li(n, d);⁷Li(n, d) and¹⁰B(n, d);⁷Li(n, t) and¹⁰B(n, t), respectively.     

A feasibility study of the cyclotron production of21Na

The cyclotron production of²¹Na, via the²⁰Ne(d, n)²¹Na and the²⁰Ne(³He, pn)²¹Na and²⁰Ne(³He, 2n)²¹Mg ²¹Na nuclear reactions, has been investigated. Transfer of²¹Na from the production target to the medical application site some 10 m distant was achieved by gas phase and liquid phase systems, both of which are described. Under optimal conditions 111 MBq·ml^–1 (3 mCi·ml^–1) of²¹Na were available at the dispensing reservoir 10 m distant from the production target, when irradiating with a 5 A deuteron beam current. Incident deuteron energy was degraded to below 3.0 MeV by a 350 m Al entrance foil, to avoid production of¹⁸F. The charge distribution of²¹Na inside the production target and inside the gas phase transfer tube at distances of 1 m and 15 m were determined, and are reported along with data from similar studies during¹⁸F production via the²⁰Ne(d, )¹⁸F reaction.²¹Na accumulated primarily at the cathode, indicating the production of positively charged species, whereas¹⁸F was equally distributed between the electrodes in a production target constructed especially for measuring the charge distribution of the radioactive species.     

Complex polarizability as used to analyze dielectric relaxation measurements

The effect of representing dielectric properties in terms of the complex polarizability ^c = – i is examined. Loss curves ( and tan ) are shifted towards higher frequencies, revealing the existence of new relaxations and allowing the clarifications of ones already known. We have calculated the shift ratios (at maximum or tan )/ (at maximum or tan ) from the more conventional empirical equations representing the dielectric behavior. Some examples are given.     

Dynamic shear modulus in the splitting region of poly(alkyl methacrylates)

A systematic study of the dynamic shear modulusG ^*=G+G in three poly(alkyl methacrylates) (PEMA, PnPMA, PnBMA) at frequencies between 0.001 and 500 rad/s is presented. As the splitting frequencies _s are low, aging effects can be observed in the splitting region. There is a systematic shift of the splitting frequency _s to lower values with increasing length of the alkyl side group. In PnBMA a separate shear appearance is observed about two frequency decades below the local mode . This is discussed in terms of the concept of minimal cooperativity. Aging effects are: Shift of the maximum loss frequency to lower values, peak sharpening of the relaxation, and intensity changes of and . These effects are discussed in terms of the sequential aging concept. Aging leads to a pronounced bending of the traces upwards from the equilibrium line in the Arrhenius diagram. These non-equilibrium phenomena are promoted by the small slope m=d(log )/dT of the trace in the splitting region.Dedicated to Prof. E. W. Fischer at the occasion of his 65th Birthday Lieber Herr Fischer, die Hallenser Polymerphysiker danken Ihnen aufrichtig für die warmherzige und effektive Förderung der Polymerwissenschaften im Raum Halle-Merseburg.     

1H-NMR Investigation of the Binding of 2-Methylnaphthalene to α-Cyclodextrin in D2O Solutions

As -cyclodextrin (-CD) was added to D₂Osolutions of 2-methylnaphthalene, its proton signals shifted to lower fieldsat low concentrations of -CD. At 2.0 × 10^-2 moldm^-3 of -CD, however, a reverse, higher-field shift wasobserved for the H-8 signal, indicating the formation of 1 : 1 and 2 : 1-CD–2-methylnaphthalene inclusion complexes. Intrinsic chemicalshift differences of all the protons in 2-methylnaphthalene have beenevaluated for both the 1 : 1 and the 2 : 1-CD–2-methylnaphthalene inclusion complexes. These intrinsicchemical shift differences suggest that the first -CD molecule has noselectivity in accommodating one end of uncomplexed 2-methylnaphthalene;-CD binds to a methyl group, as well as a naphthalene ring-end havingno methyl group, to form the 1 : 1 inclusion complex, resulting in theformation of two kinds of 1 : 1 complexes.     

Transformed steroids. 189. Synthesis and transformations of 21-hydroxy-5α-H-pregnane 2′,2′-dimethyl-[16α,17α-d]-thioxalanes

In a continuation of the research on use of 20-keto-16,17-epoxysteroid 20-hydrazones for synthesis of 17-thio analogs of 20-ketosteroid 16,17-acetonides [2, 3], we synthesized 5-H-pregnane-3,16,21-trihydroxy-17-thiol-20-one 16,17-acetonide and found methods for its microbiological dehydrogenation and hydroxylation into ⁴-3-keto-and 9-hydroxy-⁴-3-keto derivatives.See [1] for Communication 188.N. D. Zelinskii Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117913 Moscow. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 5, pp. 1182–1186, May, 1992.     

Separation of carrier free65Zn and66,67,68Ga, the alpha-particle activation products of copper with HDEHP

A radiochemical charged particle activation procedure has been developed for the production and separation of the carrier free radioisotopes,⁶⁵Zn and^66,67,68Ga. The carrier free radioisotopes produced by the irradiation of a pure copper foil with 50 MeV -particle beam through the nuclear reactions, (, pxn), (,pxn) and (,xn), have been quantitatively separated from the activated copper matrix from an aqueous hydrochloric acid and an alkaline solution using the liquid cation exchanger HDEHP, as an extractant. Detection of different radionuclides in the activated copper target and verification of their purity at different stages of their LLX separation have been performed by -ray spectrometric studies.     

A general differential technique for the determination of parameters for d(α)/dt=f(α)A exp (−E/RT)

A general differential method is developed and described which determines the Arrhenius parameters, energy of activation and the preexponential factor, as functions of degree of conversion from sets of two or more experiments with differing thermal programs. (These experiments may be performed at any combination of isothermal, constant heating rate or other temperature programs.) The method tests to see whether or not the kinetics follow the equation,f()=(1–)ⁿ, and calculates the correct reaction order, n, when such an equation is applicable. The correct energy of activation,E, is determined as a function of both temperature and conversion. The correct preexponential term,A, is calculated for all cases described by equation, d()/dt=f () A exp(–E/RT), except for the autocatalytic case in whichf()=0)=0. Calculation of parameters for equations involving other functions forf() will be described in a subsequent paper.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde ein allgemeines Differentialverfahren entwickelt und beschrieben, das die Arrheniusschen Parameter, namentlich die Aktivierungsenergie und den präexponentiellen Faktor, als Funktion des Umsetzungsgrades aus Angaben über zwei oder mehrere Experimente mit verschiedenen Temperaturprogrammen beschreibt. (Diese Experimente können mit beliebigen Kombinationen aus isothermen Temperaturprogrammen, solchen mit konstanter Aufheizgeschwindigkeit oder anderen Temperaturprogrammen durchgeführt werden.) Das Verfahren überprüft, ob die Kinetik durch die Gleichungf()=(1–)ⁿ beschrieben werden kann und berechnet die richtige Reaktionsordnungn, wenn eine solche Gleichung anwendbar ist. Die richtige Aktivierungsenergie E wird als Funktion von Temperatur und Umsatz bestimmt. Der richtige präexponentielle Ausdruck wird für alle beschriebenen Fälle mittels der Gleichung d()/dt=f()A exp (-E/RT) berechnet. Eine Ausnahme bildet der Fall Autokatalyse, wobeif(=0)=0 gilt. Die Berechnung der Parameter für Gleichungen mit anderen Funktionen fürf() wird in einem späteren Manuskript beschrieben.

     

Energy shift of vanadium Kα X-rays accompanying EC decay in51Cr-labeled compounds

The VK X-rays induced by the electron capture decay of⁵¹Cr-labeled compounds and the fluorescent X-rays of the vanadium compounds have been measured with a Bragg spectrometer. The evident chemical shifts of the K₁ and K₂ lines were observed for the oxidation state both by electron capture and photoionization. The differences of the K peak energy (K₁ and K₂ peaks) with the modes of the excitation were also obtained. The K peaks of⁵¹Cr shift to lower energy by ca. 0.5 eV than those of vanadium at the same oxidation state. This is because the probability of the electron shake up (and shake off) during the electron capture decay is extremely small, as compared to photoionization.     

1H-NMR Studies of the Inclusion Complexes between α-Cyclodextrin and Adamantane Derivatives Using Both Exchangeable Hydroxy Protons and Non-Exchangeable Aliphatic Protons

The inclusion complexes between -cyclodextrin (-CD) and adamantane, 1-adamantanol, 1-(hydroxymethyl)-adamantane, 2-adamantanol, and 1,3-adamantanediol in aqueous solution have been studied by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy using both non-exchangeable and exchangeable protons. The complexation-induced ¹H-NMR shifts (CIS) and NOEs of non-exchangeable protons, as well as the CIS, NOEs, temperature coefficients, and linewidth of signals from exchangeable hydroxy protons have been determined. The stoichiometry of the adamantane/-CD complex could not be determined due to the low solubility of adamantane. However, for 0.11 equivalent of adamantane added, two sets of separate ¹H signals for the free and bound -CD were observed. The signal from O(3)H in the complexed form appeared narrow and upfield shifted with a low-temperature coefficient indicating reduced hydration inside the hydrophobic cavity of -CD. Both 1-adamantanol, and 1-(hydroxymethyl)-adamantane formed 1:1 inclusion complexes with -CD and only one set of NMR signals was observed. The CIS and NOEs suggested that both complexes had similar structures. The O(2)H signal of -CD was broadened at low temperature and became narrower as the temperature raised. The broadening increased with higher concentration of guest suggesting interaction between O(2)H of -CD and the guest molecules. The stoichiometry of the -CD/2-adamantanol complex could not be determined with certainty, but the NMR data suggested equilibrium between 2:1 and 1:1 complex. As with adamantane, a sharp and upfield shifted O(3)H signal with a very low-temperature coefficient was observed. No inclusion complex was formed between 1,3-adamantanediol and -CD. This study showed how the hydroxy protons of -CD could be used to obtain complementary information on the geometry and stability of inclusion complexes of -CD.     

Steroid compounds of marine sponges. VII. Preparation of derivatives of sokotrasterol and halistanol sulfates and structure-activity interrelationships among these compounds

Five new sulfated derivatives of sokotrasterol and halistanol have been obtained: 24-nor-5-cholane-2,3,6,23-tetraol 2,3,6-tri(sodium sulfate); 24-nor-5-cholane-2,3,6,23-tetraol 2,3,6-tri(sodium sulfate) 23-palmitate; 24,25-dimethyl-5-cholestane-2,3,6-triol 3-(sodium sulfate); 24,25-dimethyl-5-cholestane-2,3,6-triol 6-(sodium sulfate); and 24,25-dimethyl-5-cholestane-2,3,6-triol 2,6-di(sodium sulfate). The inhibiting and membranolytic properties of the polysulfated steroids from sponges and their derivatives have been studied. It has been shown that physiological activity in this series of compounds depends on biphilicity.Pacific Ocean Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far Eastern Scientific Center, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Vladivostok. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 441–445, July–August, 1986.     

Simultaneous production of96Tc and111In by α-particle irradiation of stacked Nb and Ag foils,and their carrier-free separations

In order to produce routinely carrier-free⁹⁶Tc and¹¹¹In, their simultaneous production was examined by means of the stacked foil method. Both niobium and silver foils were arranged on the target holder so as the desired nuclear reactions took place effectively. Simultaneous irradiation of the target with 35 MeV -particles produced effectively¹¹¹In and⁹⁶Tc by the¹⁰⁹Ag(, 2n)¹¹¹In and⁹³Nb(, n)⁹⁶Tc reactions, respectively. Sufficient amounts of radioactivities for tracer uses are obtained by the irradiation at 5 A current for 2 hrs. In addition, carrier-free⁹⁶TcO₄ ^– in a perchloric acid solution could be prepared by the combined use of precipitation and anion-exchange methods. Separation of carrier-free¹¹¹In from the silver matrix was done by means of solvent extraction using acetylacetone as a chelating agent.     

Preparation of rare metallic actinides (248Cm,249Bk,249Cf) and investigation of their crystal structure

²⁴⁸Cm and²⁴⁹Bk metals were prepared by thermal reduction of their oxides with thorium and metallic²⁴⁹Cf with metallic lanthanum. These rare actinide samples of 1.0 mg in mass were thin layers on a flat substrate and were investigated by X-ray technique. Dhcp lattice parameters of -Cm, -Bk and -Cf as main phases in X-ray diagrams are presented. The effect of impurities on the -Cm lattice parameters is shown. Fcc lattices for the high temperature form of Cm metal (-Cm) with a=0.4933 nm, and of Cm and Bk monoxides (a=0.502–0.504 nm and a=0.5002 nm, respectively) have been observed. Thermal expansion coefficients for -Cm and -Bk at 80–300 K were calculated. Identification problems of fcc lattices and oxidation features of metals prepared are discussed.     

Hydrogen determination by means of the1H(19F, αγ)16 O and1H(15N, αγ)12C resonance reactions

Hydrogen surface contamination and depth profiles can be measured by the resonant nuclear reactions¹H(¹⁹F, )¹⁶O and¹H(¹⁵N, )¹²C. The method was applied to study hydrogen-implanted silicon, amorphous silicon layers and silicon oxide films produced by anodic oxidation.     

Transformed steroids. 121. Synthesis of the δ-lactone of 3β-acetoxy-16α-hydroxy-6-oxo-24-nor-5α-chol-17(20)-en-23-oic acid

The synthesis of the ¹⁷⁽²⁰⁾-16 analog of natural chiogralactone is described. Attempts to introduce a 6-oxo group directly into the -lactone proved unsuccessful, since the first stage — saponification — took place with the formation of three products: the 3-hydroxy--lactone, the 3-hydroxy-²⁰⁽²²⁾-lactone, and the 15,17(20)-dienoic acid. The synthesis of the desired compound was effected from the ethyl ester of the 5,16-dienoic acid by the scheme 3-acetate3-tosylate6-hydroxy-3,5-cyclosteroid6-oxo-3,5-cyclosteroid6-oxo-5H--lactone. It has been shown that the cyclopropane ring in the 3,5-cyclosteroid -lactone is extremely stable under the conditions of acid treatments.N. D. Zelinskii Institute of Organic Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 184–187, March–April, 1981.     

Energy dependence of the epithermal neutron spectrum shape parameter α with respect to application of comparator-type NAA

The epithermal neutron spectrum shape parameter in nuclear reactors is explained from a theoretical point of view in terms of the neutron slowing down density function. The latter is approximated by Fermi's age theory. Values for are calculated for a simple approximation of a nuclear reactor: a disk shaped fission neutron source in an infinite graphite moderator. The model produces -values with the correct sign and magnitude, compared to experimental values from the literature, determined in a real reactor. It is shown that varies strongly with distance to the neutron source and less strongly with neutron energy. The inappropriateness of average -values, obtained from the slope of quasi-straight lines produced by log-log plots of E^– versus E, for the correction of non-ideal epithermal neutron activation is discussed. Conclusions are formulated concerning the impact of an energy dependent on comparator type NAA.     

Optimation of fluorine detection for biological and geological applications with a nuclear microprobe

A review of the nuclear reactions used to determine fluorine is presented. In order to optimize the detection of fluorine in biological or in geological samples, a comparison of the performances obtained with the three nuclear reactions¹⁹F(p, ₀)¹⁶O,¹⁹F(p, )¹⁶O,¹⁹F(p, p')¹⁹F was made. The last reaction was chosen for its sensitivity. The homogeneity of biological and geological standard samples, the linearity of the calibration curves, and the stability of fluorine under the beam were tested.     

Mössbauer studies of thermal decomposition of metal(III) hexacyanoferrates(II)

The thermal decomposition of metal(III) hexacyanoferrates(II) (Al, As, Sb, Bi) was studied up to 700° in air by employing Mössbauer, infrared spectroscopy and thermal analysis techniques. With the exception of the bismuth compound, the isomer shift of these hexacyanoferrates(II) increases on dehydration at 200°. Dehydration is complete at 200°, decomposition into the ferrite at 300°, and formation of-Fe₂O₃ from aluminium and bismuth hexacyanoferrates(II) and Fe₃O₄ from antimony and arsenic hexacyanoferrates(II) at 700°.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von Metall(III)ferrocyaniden (Al, As, Sb, Bi) wurde bis zu 700° in Luft unter Anwendung der Mössbauer und Infrarotspektroskopie, sowie thermoanalytischer Techniken untersucht. Die Isomerverschiebung dieser Ferrocyanide nimmt mit der Dehydratisierung bei 200° zu, mit Ausnahme des Wismuts. Die Dehydratisierung ist bei 200° abgeschlossen, die Zersetzung zum Ferrit bei 300° und die Bildung von-Fe₂O₃ aus Aluminium- und Wismutferrocyanid, von Fe₃O₄ aus Antimon- und Arsenferrocyanid bei 700°.

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Résumé On a étudié dans l'air jusqu'à 700°, la décomposition thermique des ferrocyanures de métaux trivalents (Al, As, Sb, Bi), par spectroscopies Mössbauer et infrarouge, ainsi que par les techniques d'analyse thermique. Le déplacement des isomères de ces ferrocyanures augmente lors de la déshydratation à 200°, à l'exception du bismuth. La déshydratation est complète à 200°, la décomposition en ferrite à 300°, la formation d'-Fe₂O₃ à partir des ferrocyanures d'aluminium et de bismuth ainsi que du Fe₃O₄ à partir des ferrocyanures de l'antimoine et de l'arsenic à 700°

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-, , — Al, As, Sb, Bi- 700° . , , 200°. 200°, 300° -Fe₂O₃. 700° Fe₃O₄.

     

Complex Formation Between Alkane-α,ω-Diols and Cyclodextrins Studied by Partial Molar Volume and Compressibility Measurements

The binding of a series of alkane-,-diols, HO(CH₂)_nOH, n = 4 to 7, to - and -cyclodextrin (CD) has been studied by measurements of partial molar volumes (PMVs) and isentropic partial molar compressibilities (PMCs) at 25°C. From the PMV and PMC data, changes in the partial molar quantities upon going from a free state in aqueous solution to a complexed state were evaluated for the diols. Negative changes in PMV and PMC were observed for complex formation with -CD, while positive values were obtained for the -CD complexes. Equilibrium constants for the different complexes, assuming the formation of 1:1 complexes, were evaluated from the PMV and/or PMC data, and were found to increase with increasing chain length of the included diol for both - and -CD complexes. The equilibrium constant for complex formation is generally higher for the -CD than for the -CD complexes.