A New Approximate Formulation of the Koutecky Function

A new approximate formulation of the Koutecky function is proposed, with two new equations; one for the approximate calculation of the Koutecky function F(χ) in terms of its argument χ and the inverse χ=f [F(χ)]. Both use only two adjustable parameters, substantially more precise than the Smith‐McCord‐Hung and Oldham‐Parry formulations. The dependence χ=f [F(χ)] permits a more accurate general equation for polarographic waves to be deducted.     

An Experimental Investigation of Quasireversible Maximum of Azobenzene on Mercury Electrode by Fourier Transformed Square‐Wave Voltammetry

An experimental investigation of quasireversible maximum (QRM) of azobenzene on mercury electrode by two methods, i.e., traditional square‐wave voltammetry (SWV) and fast Fourier transformed square‐wave voltammetry (FT‐SWV), was presented, and the influence factors on QRM of FT‐SWV were discussed. The results show that the rate constants derived from FT‐SWV agree with that of derived from traditional SWV with acceptable differences, showing a sound verification that the rate constants derived from FT‐SWV were reliable. In addition, some theoretical predictions on FT‐SWV were experimentally confirmed through the characterization of strongly adsorbed azobenzene on mercury film electrode. As a result, FT‐SWV is further proved to be a powerful technique in kinetic studies of the surface adsorbed processes.     

Electrochemical Impedance Analysis of Thermogalvanic Cells

Thermogalvanic cells(also known as thermo-electrochemical cells) that convert waste heat energy to electricity are a new type of energy conversion device. However, the electron transfer kinetics and mass transfer of redox couples have not been thoroughly studied. Here, the ion reaction and charge transport in thermogalvanic cells are investigated by electrochemical impedance analysis. We first propose the detailed impedance model followed experimental verification on three types of electrode materials. Parameters including kinetic rate constants and ion diffusion coefficients for the electrodes are obtained by fitting the impedance data. Our study shows explicitly that impedance analysis can provide useful information on selecting suitable electrode materials for thermogalvanic cells.     

Electrochemistry of CeCl3 in Molten LiCl-KCl Eutectic

The electrochemical properties of CeCl3, dissolved in LiCI-KCI eutectic melt, were investigated by electrochemical techniques, such as cyclic voltammetry and square wave voltammetry on Mo electrode. It was shown that Ce（Ⅲ） is reduced to Ce（0） based on a three-step mechanism. In a temperature range of 833-923 K, the diffusion coefficient of Ce（Ⅲ） is lgDceoH）=-2.49-1704/T determined by means of the Berzins-Delahay equation with two different expressions under reversible and irreversible conditions. The apparent standard potential of a Ce（Ⅲ）/Ce（0） redox system is ECE^3＋0^＊/Ce^0 =3.551＋0.0006132T（K） vs. Cl2/Cl^-. Some thermochemical properties of CeCl3 solutions were also derived from the electrochemical measurements, such as the enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energies and the activity coefficients of Ce（Ⅲ）. The Gibbs free energy of a dilute solution of CeCl3 in this system was determined to be △G^0CeCl3/（kJ·mol^-1）=-1027.9＋0.178T（K） And the activity coefficients, γCeCl3 , range between （7.78-9.14）×10^-3. Furthermore, the standard rate constant of kinetic reaction was calculated to be （4.94-9.72）× 10^-3 cmZ/s and the reaction was regarded as a quasi-reversible reaction under the present experimental conditions at 833 K.     

极谱配位吸附波测定配合物表观稳定常数的方法研究

对目前利用配位吸附波测定配合物表观稳定常数的常用方法进行了修正,提出了更具有普遍适用性的测定配合物表观稳定常数的理论公式,并对计算方法进行了探讨,获得了预期的满意的结果。     

用极谱法研究酸性大红GR与环糊精超分子体系

本文用线性扫描二阶导数极谱法研究了酸性大红与各种环糊精的超分子体系;测定了它们的包结常数和包结比,比较了它们的包结能力,初步探讨了影响包结能力大小的可能因素。     

A study of dimethylferrocene diffusion and electrode kinetics using microelectrode voltammetry in poly(ethylene glycol) solvent

The heterogeneous electron transfer rate constant (k _s) of dimethylferrocene (DMFc) was estimated using cyclic voltammetric peak potential separations taken typically in a mixed diffusion geometry regime in a polyelectrolyte, and the diffusion coefficient (D) of DMFc was obtained using a steady-state voltammogram. The heterogeneous electron transfer rate constant and diffusion coefficient are both smaller by about 100-fold in the polymeric solvent than in the monomeric solvent. The results are in agreement with the difference of longitudinal dielectric relaxation time (τ_L) in the two kinds of solvents, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and CH₃CN, indicating that k _s varies inversely with τ_L; k _s is proportional to D of DMFc. Both D and k _s of DMFc in PEG containing different supporting electrolytes and at different temperatures have been estimated. These results show that D and k _s of DMFc increase with increasing temperature in the polyelectrolyte, whereas they vary only slightly with changing the supporting electrolyte. Received: 5 February 1998 / Accepted: 23 July 1998     

A Novel Approach to Monitoring of the Diffusion Junction Potential in Speciation Studies by Polarography under very Acidic Conditions. Part II: The Quasi‐Reversible Cu(II)‐Picolinic Acid System

The use of polarography to accurately determine stability constants of complexes formed under very acidic conditions (below pH 2) is demonstrated. The diffusion junction potentials, which must be accounted for below pH 2, were evaluated by applying protocols developed where Tl(I) is used as an internal reference. The Cu(II)‐picolinic acid (2‐pyridinecarboxylic acid) system studied was chosen since the CuL⁺ species only exists in solution below pH 2 under the conditions used and literature data exists to confirm the accuracy of procedure. Additionally, the reduction of Cu(II) was quasi‐reversible and procedures to determine the reversible half‐wave potentials were investigated. Average log β values of 7.75±0.09 for CuL⁺ and 14.8±0.1 for CuL₂ were obtained, which compared well to literature data.     

槲皮素伏安行为及其稀土络合物极谱催化氢波研究

在乙醇量小于5％的水溶液中，于pH1.5至4.5，4.2至9.5分别得到槲皮素的两个还原波，均为羰基两电子还原．前者为其分子的强吸附波，后者为一价阴离子的波．在pH6.1附近的醋酸盐缓冲底液中，可获得槲皮素与Tb（Ⅲ）、Dy（Ⅲ）、Ho（Ⅲ）、Er（Ⅲ）、Tm（Ⅲ）、Yb（Ⅲ）、Lu（Ⅲ）和Y（Ⅲ）等重稀土离子络合物的双重表面催化氢波．络合物被诱导吸附，组成为（REL_2）L_吸．Sc（Ⅲ）与槲皮素形成单一表面催化氢波，其组成为（ScL）L_吸．     

A difference of six orders of magnitude: A reply to “the magnitude of the fragmentation rate coefficient”

There has been an ongoing debate regarding the mechanism that causes rate retardation phenomena observed in some reversible addition‐fragmentation transfer (RAFT) polymerization systems. Some attribute the retardation to slow fragmentation of adduct radicals, others attribute it to fast fragmentation coupled with cross‐termination between propagating and adduct radicals. There exists a difference of six orders of magnitude (10^?2 versus 10⁴/s) in the reported values of the fragmentation rate constant (k_f0) for virtually similar RAFT systems of PSt? S? C · (Ph)? S? PSt. In this communication, we explain the estimates of k_f ～ 10⁴/s and the choices of the rate constant in modeling based on experimental polymerization rate and radical concentration data. The use of k_f ～ 10^?2/s in the model results in a calculated adduct radical concentration level of 10^?4 to 10^?3 mol/L, which appears to directly contradict the reported electron spin resonance (ESR) data in the range of <10^?6 mol/L. We hope that this open discussion can stimulate more effort to resolve this outstanding difference. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 41: 2833–2839, 2003     

镓,铟与酸性铬深蓝络合物吸附波的研究及其应用

在醋酸盐缓冲溶液中，用单扫示波极谱法分别获得了镓（Ⅲ）、铟（Ⅲ）与酸性铬深蓝灵敏的络合物吸附波。两个波的峰电位分别为－０５１Ｖ和－０６３Ｖ（ｖｓＳＣＥ），镓（Ⅲ）的线性范围为７２０×１０－７～７４６×１０－６ｍｏｌ／Ｌ；铟（Ⅲ）为１７４×１０－７～４８８×１０－６ｍｏｌ／Ｌ。作者研究了该电极反应机理。该法用于矿石中镓、铟的测定，结果满意。     

A New Organic‐Inorganic Charge‐transfer Salt [C15H17N4]4[Mo8O26] — Synthesis,Properties and Crystal Structure

A new organic donor 3‐amino‐6‐dimethylamino‐2‐methyl‐phenazine was introduced to charge‐transfer complex with polyoxometalate. The complex [C₁₅H₁₇N₄]₄[Mo₈O₂₆] ( 1 ) was synthesized by hydrothermal reaction of neutral red chloride (3‐amino‐6‐dimethylamino‐2‐methyl‐phenazine hydrochloride) and (NH₄)₆[Mo₇O₂₄] · 4H₂O and was characterized by EPR, element analysis and single crystal x‐ray diffraction.     

建立反应速率方程的新方法

对于有一定级数的反应,不论反应级数是几,建立反应速率方程时都可以用非线性拟合法来完成。该方法分为两步。第一步,初次对实验数据进行非线性拟合,从而得到反应级数;第二步,借助已得到的反应级数再次对实验数据进行非线性拟合,从而得到反应速率常数。与传统建立反应速率方程的方法相比较,非线性拟合法不仅简单易操作,而且处理结果准确、图线美观大方。     

A Novel Charge Distribution Method for the Numerical Solution of the Poisson-Boltzmann Equation

A charge distribution method to solve the linearized Poisson-Boltzmann equation numerically through use of the finite difference method is proposed, The molecules are mapped by 1 and 0.25 Å grid systems. Each atom is modeled as a point charge and a weighted sum of point charge of every atom that is within its van der Waals radius with a grid point is assigned to the grid point. Depending on a charge distribution factor determined, the charge/grid (q/g) ratio calculated for every grid point inside a molecule can be fixed to a certain value. A grid size of the I Å grid is often fixed for mapping a small or large molecular system. Solvation energies for a group of small molecules calculated by the method arc comparable with those calculated by other methods and the grid energy calculated by the method is also reduced.     

高分子稀溶液粘度方程中Huggins系数的新解释

高分子稀溶液的粘度常用 Huggins方程 [1] 描述 ,即ηsp/ c=[η] +k H[η] 2 c ( 1 )式中的系数 k H(称为 Huggins系数或斜率常数 )通常认为是一个表征高分子在溶液中的流体力学和热力学相互作用的无量纲数值因子 ,应是一个和分子量无关的常数 .但是早在 50年代初就已发现 ,高分Fig. 1　 Variation of k H with intrinsic viscosity forpolystyrene in toluene or benzene at2 5℃The line is calculated from eq.( 9) with A=5.54andB=0 .0 535for PS in toluene.● PS in benzene;△ oligomeric PS in benzene; PS in toluene;× …     

A Spectrophotometric Investigation of the Interaction of Iodine with Dibenzyldiaza‐18‐crown‐6, Aza‐15‐crown‐5 and N‐phenylaza‐15‐crown‐5 in Chloroform Solution

The complex formation reactions between iodine and DBzDA18C6, A15C5 and N‐phenylA15C5 have been studied spectrophotometrically in chloroform solution. In the case of DBzDA18C6 is the resulting 1:2 (ligand…I⁺)I₃^?, while, in the case of A15C5 and N‐phenylA15C5 a 2:2 molecular complex of [(ligand)₂…I⁺]I₃^? type was formed. The spectrophotometric results indicate that gradual release of triiodide ion from its contact ion paired form in the molecular complex into the solution is the rate‐determining step of the reaction. The kinetic rate constants for the complexation reactions were determined at different temperatures, and activation parameters were calculated from Arrhenius and Eyring equations.     

A New,Practical Formulation of the Multicomponent Copolymerization Equation

A general and rigorous new formulation of the multicomponent extension to the Mayo Lewis copolymerization equation is presented based in matrix notation. In contrast to the original Walling and Briggs formulation, which was based on determinants and difficult to apply in practice, this new formulation is explicit, easy to implement, and introduces a natural scaling to the problem. The approach is illustrated with calculation of instantaneous composition and compositional drift with conversion for 4 and 6 monomers.

     

Additive Differential Pulse Voltammetry for the Study of Slow Charge Transfer Processes at Spherical Electrodes

The application of additive differential pulse voltammetry to the study of the kinetics of a charge transfer process is studied. A simple analytical solution is presented, valid for spherical electrodes of any size and for electrode processes of any reversibility. From this solution, valuable diagnostic criteria for the elucidation of the electrochemical reversibility are established based on the variation of the ADPV signal with the duration of the potential pulses, the electrode radius and the pulse height. Working curves for the determination of the kinetic parameters are also given. The value of the ADPV technique is experimentally demonstrated by studying the kinetics of the reduction of 3‐nitrophenolate^? and europium³⁺ at mercury hemispherical microelectrodes.     

A simple,fast, and accurate thermodynamic‐based approach for transfer and prediction of GC retention times between columns and instruments Part II: Estimation of target column geometry

The transfer of thermodynamic parameters governing retention of a molecule in gas chromatography from a reference column to a target column is a difficult problem. Successful transfer demands a mechanism whereby the column geometries of both columns can be determined with high accuracy. This is the second part in a series of three papers. In Part I of this work we introduced a new approach to determine the actual effective geometry of a reference column and thermodynamic‐based parameters of a suite of compounds on the column. Part II, presented here, illustrates the rapid estimation of the effective inner diameter (or length) and the effective phase ratio of a target column. The estimation model based on the principle of least squares; a fast Quasi‐Newton optimization algorithm was developed to provide adequate computational speed. The model and optimization algorithm were tested and validated using simulated and experimental data. This study, together with the work in Parts I and III, demonstrates a method that improves the transferability of thermodynamic models of gas chromatography retention between gas chromatography columns.