In vitro nitrosation of ephedrine in the presence of cyclodextrins

-, and -cyclodextrin and heptakis-2,6-di-O-methyl--cyclodextrin enhance the nitrosation rate of l-ephedrine if the nitrosation assay procedure (NAP test) is applied. During this reaction with -cyclodextrin a solid inclusion compound of -cyclodextrin andN-nitrosoephedrine precipitates. Solubilities and stabilities of inclusion compounds of the cyclodextrins with ephedrine and nitrosoephedrine, respectively, explain especially the catalytic effects of some cyclodextrins on ephedrine.Part of the PhD thesis of V. Wedelich, Freie Universität Berlin, 1985.     

Temperature-dependence of electromechanical coupling and strain in barium titanate hafnate transducer

The electromechanical coupling factor and ferroelectric hysteresis loops were investigated at different temperatures for BaTi_0.85Hf_0.15O₃ transducer. Maximum polarization and strain were obtained near the transition of the crystal structure. This correlated with increases in the ease and extent of ferroelectric domain boundary motion. The change in the crystal structure varied the unit cell volume, leading to higher strain.

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Zusammenfassung Der elektromechanische Kopplungsfaktor und die ferroelektrische Hysteresisschleife wurde für BaTi_0.85Hf_0.15O₃-Transducer bei verschiedenen Temperaturen untersucht. Polarisation und Deformation nehmen in der Nähe des Umwandlungspunktes der Kristallstruktur maximale Werte an. Dies korreliert mit Leichtigkeit und Außmaß der Grenzbewegung im ferromagnetischen Bereich. Die mit der Umwandlung der Kristallstruktur zusammenhängende Veränderung des Elementarzellenvolumens führt zu größerer Verformung.

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BaTi_0.85Hf_0.15O₃ . . . , .

     

AES studies on a Pd-modified silver catalyst

Silver crystals electrodeposited from AgNO₃ (8%) and Pd²⁺ (250 mg/dm³) electrolyte before and after exposing to the conditions of the methanol to formaldehyde oxidation process were investigated by AES. Carbon, sulfur, oxygen and palladium on the surface were observed. Higher Pd concentration on the silver surface than in the bulk was found. Its amount on the surface decreased with the temperature increase.

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The Interactions Between Nonionic Surfactants and Cyclodextrins Studied by Fluorescence Measurements

The complex formation between some nonionic surfactants and -, - and -cyclodextrin was studied by fluorescence measurements. The relative fluorescence intensity of a solute containing a nonionic surfactant at a constant concentration far below the critical micelle concentration (CMC) are enhanced by the addition of cyclodextrins. Non linear type equations were derived to obtain stability constants by fluorescence measurements for inclusion complexes formed between cyclodextrins and the nonionic surfactants. In most cases 1 : 1- and 2 : 1-complexes (ratio of cyclodextrin to surfactant) are formed.     

A stochastic analysis of catalyst deactivation in presence of external transfer limitations

The paper analyzes the simplest case of concentration independent deactivation of a catalyst surface in the presence of external transport limitations and accounts for the variations around the mean value of the activity of the catalysts leading to a stochastic formulation. The results reveal interesting features which would not be evident from the conventional deterministic analysis.

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The Aggregation of Cyclodextrins as Studied by Photon Correlation Spectroscopy

Photon correlation spectroscopy has been used to study theaggregation processes of natural and some modified cyclodextrins (CDs) in diluted aqueoussolutions. -, -, and -CD form large, polydisperse aggregatesin water, although the aggregation capability is different depending on the macrocycle considered. -CD solutions filtered through 0.2~m give a single-modaldistribution of aggregates of 224 nm in size. The monomeric -CD can be isolated by filtering through 0.1 m. -CD displays a bimodaldistribution (monomer + aggregates) with both pore sizes. At the concentrations studied (0.012 M) the contribution in mass of the aggregates with both CDs isnegligible. -CD is much more persistent in its aggregation, even after sievingits solutions through 0.02 m filters, and time dependent. The aggregation displayed byCDs with partial substitution of the OH groups (Methyl--CD and Hydroxypropyl--CD) is much weaker, indicating the implication of the hydrophilic rims ofthe CDs in the process. High temperatures, addition of urea or electrolytes andionisation of the OH groups by raising the pH, prevent the aggregation.     

Secondary metabolites of Astragalus danicus Retz. and A. inopinatus Boriss.

The chemical composition of the above-ground parts of Astragalus danicus and A. inopinatus collected in the Baikal region (Eastern Siberia) was studied for the first time. From A. danicus, pentacyclic triterpene saponins were isolated and identified, viz., 3-O-(-glucuronopyranosyl)-3,22,24-trihydroxyolean-12-ene, 3-O-[O-(-d-xylopyranosyl)-(12)-(-glucuronopyranosyl)]-3,22,24-trihydroxyolean-12-ene, 3-O-[O-(-d-glucopyranosyl)-(12)-(-glucuronopyranosyl)]-3,22,24-trihydroxyolean-12-ene, 3-O-[O-(-l-rhamnopyranosyl)-(12)-O-(-d-xylopyranosyl)-(12)-(-glucuronopyranosyl)]-3,22,24-trihydroxyolean-12-ene, 3-O-[O-(-l-rhamnopyranosyl)-(12)-O-(-d-glucopyranosyl)-(12)-(-glucuronopyranosyl)]-3,22,24-trihydroxyolean-12-ene, 3-O-methyl-d-chiro-inositol, and linolenic acid. In A. inopinatus, the same saponins were identified as well as tricosan-1-ol and tetracosan-1-ol, 5,7,4"-trihydroxyflavon (apigenin), and a tetracyclic triterpenoid, 20(R),24(S)-epoxycyclolanost-9(11)-ene-3,6,16,25-tetrol (cycloastragenol). All reported compounds from the both genus of Astragalus were isolated for the first time. Methanolic extracts of A. danicusand A. inopinatus exhibited low inhibitory activity with respect to the growth of HeLa cells. The chloroform fraction of A. danicus showed a strong antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and a strong cytotoxic activity against HeLa cells.     

TPD studies of hydrogen adsorption on group VIII metals

Hydrogen desorption proceeds in several temperature regions and differs by its order of magnitude and activation energy. Differential curves of adsorbed hydrogen distribution with respect to the desorption activation energy, dN/dE (E), show a considerable inhomogeneity of adsorbed atomic species and the energetic homogeneity of molecular species.

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Anwendung der Momentenmethode bei thermophysikalischen Messungen

Zusammenfassung Es wird die Anwendung der Momentenmethode zur Auswertung von instationären Versuchen zur Bestimmung der spezifischen Wärmekapazität und der Temperaturleitfähigkeit beschrieben und anhand von eigenen Untersuchungen illustriert.

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Moment equations have been derived for the evaluation of non-stationary thermophysical measurements for determining the specific heat capacities and thermal conductivities of solids. For specific examples the application of these equations is shown, with evaluation of temperature response curves of a solid in an agitated vessel for the cases of a step change in the surrounding gas, a rectangular thermal pulse and linear temperature rise (DTA).

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Résumé On a utilisé la méthode des moments pour dépouiller les résultats des expériences en régime non-stationnaire afin de déterminer la chaleur spécifique et la conductibilité thermique des corps solides. La méthode est illustrée à l'aide d'exemples spécifiques.

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Crystal packing patterns of cyclodextrin inclusion complexes

Cyclodextrin inclusion complexes crystallize in two basically different patterns, the cage and the channel type. The cage type occurs when cyclodextrins are packed crosswise (fishbone) or, if they are packed side-by-side, in layers and adjacent layers are displaced by about one half molecule. In each case, the internal cavity of one cyclodextrin is closed on both sides by neighbouring cyclodextrins. On the other hand, channel complexes are formed if cyclodextrins are stacked like coins in a roll so that cavities line up to produce long channels. In these crystal structures, cyclodextrins can be arranged in head-to-head or head-to-tail mode. In the smaller -cyclodextrin, cage type structures are formed with small, molecular guests whereas long molecular guests and ionic guest molecules induce channel type structures. The latter are generally preferred with the - and -cyclodextrin series which is probably due to the higher tendency for self aggregation in these two members of the cyclodextrin family.Part XXII of the series Topography of Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes. For part XXI, see ref. 6.     

Kinetics and isotope effect of brown coal liquefaction in ethanol

Liquefaction kinetics are described by a first-order equation. Deuterium introduction into the -position of ethyl alcohol produces a considerable kinetic isotope effect. This effect is suggested to be due to the hydrogen donor capacity of the initial ethyl alcohol -CH₂-groups or of ethyl substituents inserted into the aromatic fragments of coal after alkylation.

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A metal reactor for the diaphragm method with chambers providing complete mixing

A new metal reactor with two chambers in which complete mixing of gases is achieved has been developed for use in the diaphragm method. This apparatus is suitable for the determination of the effective diffusion coefficient and its temperature dependence. It can also be used to determine the type of transport, the gas permeability coefficient and to investigate the macrokinetics of catalytic processes.

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Cyclohexane conversion on nickel mordenite

Two series of nickel mordenite catalysts have been prepared on the basis of Na-mordenite and H-mordenite. Their catalytic activity in cyclohexane conversion has been studied. It has been found that the properties of the catalysts are strongly dependent on the acidity of mordenite.

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Modifying action of carbon dioxide in catalytic oxidation of ethylene on silver

Carbon dioxide exerts a strong inhibitory effect on oxygen adsorption and complete oxidation of ethylene on silver but has little effect on the rate of ethylene oxidation to ethylene oxide.

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Non-equilibrium ion-(polar) molecule reaction rate coefficients

Using the Fokker-Planck version of an approximate Boltzmann equation for the ion (translational) energy distribution function f_I we have calculated the deviation, k, of the non-equilibrium ion-(polar)molecule reaction rate coefficient k (based) on f_I from its equilibrium value k⁽⁰⁾. The _D (dipole moment)-dependence of the reaction cross section applied leads to a corresponding dependence of k on _D.

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Peculiarities of propylene metathesis over catalysts prepared by anchoring of Mo(V) oxalate to γ-Al2O3

Propylene metathesis over catalysts prepared by coordination of Mo(V) oxalate to -Al₂O₃ has been studied.

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Thermal curve interpretation by spectral resolution into the basic set of rectangular pulse curves

A new numerical method for the determination of thermokinetics is proposed. This is based on the spectral resolution of a thermal curve into the basic set of unit rectangular pulse curves orthogonalized by Löwdin's transformation. A numerical example shows that the present method can be successfully applied to experimental curves.

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Zusammenfassung Eine neue numerische Methode zur Bestimmung von Thermokinetika wird vorgeschlagen. Sie beruht auf der spektralen Auflösung einer thermischen Kurve in die Grundfolge von Einheiten rechteckiger Pulskurven, welche durch eine Löwdins Transformation orthogonalisiert worden sind. Ein numerisches Beispiel zeigt, dass diese Methode bei experimentellen Kurven mit Erfolg eingesetzt werden kann.

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Thermal properties of the clathrate compounds of binary cyanides

The stoichiometry of thermal decomposition of a particular group of clathrate compounds, of the type Cd(en)Pd(CN)₄·2G, with the same coordination component but different clathrate-enclosed components, was investigated. Irrespective of the experimental conditions, the liberation of the enclosed component G always proceeded in one step. Thermal investigation of the decomposition stoichiometry under identical experimental conditions showed that the temperature intervals in which the enclosed components are given off shift to lower temperatures in the order C₆H₅OH=> C₆H₆ > > C₄H₅N > C₄H₄S. Diffraction measurements indicated a considerable change in the structures of the original clathrate compounds after thermal release of the enclosed componentG.

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Zusammenfassung Die Stöchiometrie der thermischen Zersetzung einer bestimmten Gruppe von Klathratverbindungen vom Typ Cd(en)Pd(CN)₄·2G mit der gleichen Koordinationskomponente und verschiedenen Klathrat-Einschlußkomponenten wurde in dieser Studie untersucht. Ungeachtet der Versuchsbedingungen vollzieht sich die Freisetzung der eingeschlossenen KomponenteG stets in einer Stufe. Die unter gleichen Versuchsbedingungen durchgeführte thermische Untersuchung der Zersetzungsstöchiometrie zeigte, daß die Temperaturbereiche, in denen die eingeschlossenen Komponenten freigesetzt werden in der Reihenfolge C₆H₅OH > C₆H₆ > C₄H₅N > C₄H₄S in Richtung der niedrigeren Temperaturwerte verschoben werden. Die Diffraktionsmessungen weisen darauf hin, daß eine beträchtliche Änderung der Struktur der ursprünglichen Klathratverbindung nach thermischer Freisetzung der eingeschlossenen KomponenteG sichtbar wird.

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Résumé Dans cette étude on a établi la stoechiométrie de la décomposition thermique d'un groupe particulier de clathrates du type Cd(en)Pd(CN)₄·2G, avec le même composant de coordination et différents composants occlus. Indépendamment des conditions d'expériences, la libération du composant occlusG s'effectue toujours en une étape. L'étude thermique de la stoechiométrie de la décomposition effectuée dans les mêmes conditions d'expériences, a montré que les intervalles des températures dans lesquels les composants occlus sont libérés, se déplacent vers les températures plus faibles dans l'ordre suivant: C₆H₅OH > C₆H₆ > > C₄H₅N > C₄H₄S. Les mesures de diffraction indiquent qu'après la libération thermique du composant occlusG, une variation considérable de la structure initiale des clathrates originaux apparaît.

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Cd(en)Pd(CN)₄. 2G . , G . , , , ] ₆₅>₆₆>C₄H₆N>C₄H₄S. - , G.

     

Materials testing by Dynamic mechanical analysis

Applications of the new 980 Dynamic mechanical analyser (DMA) to the study of thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers and metal glasses have been discussed in this paper. This instrument has also been used to study impact modified thermoplastics [2] elastomers [3] and metals. DMA is one of the thermo-analytical thechniques available to the research or quality control chemist for evaluating the mechanical properties of materials. With the introduction of the 980 it is anticipated that the disadvantages due to long operation time and complexity inherent in older instrumentation will no longer hold back progress towards the full realisation of the technique.

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Zusammenfassung Der Einsatz des neuen 980 Dynamic Mechanical Analysers zur Untersuchung thermoplastischer und auf Hitzeeinwirkung fest werdender Polymere, sowie Metallgläser, wird in dieser Veröffentlichung beschrieben. Dieses Instrument wurde auch zur Untersuchung von durch Stoss modifizierten thermoplastischen Stoffen [2], Elastomeren [3] und Metallen verwendet. Die dynamische mechanische Analyse ist eine der für den Forschungsoder Kontrollchemiker bei der Bewertung der mechanischen Eigenschaften der Stoffe nützlichsten zur Verfügung stehenden thermoanalytischen Techniken. Die Einführung des Modells 980 gestattet die Folgerung, daß die bei den früheren Instrumenten als Nachteil verzeichnete lange Arbeitsdauer und Komplexität nunmehr dem Fortschritt in Richtung vollständiger Realisierung dieser Technik nicht mehr im Wege stehen werden.

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Résumé L'application du nouvel analyseur mécanique 980 à l'étude des polymères thermoplastiques, des polymères thermodurcissables et des verres métalliques est discutée. L'instrument a également été utilisé pour l'étude des thermoplastiques traités par percussion [2], des élastotnères [3] et des métaux. L'analyse mécanique dynamique est l'une des techniques d'analyse thermique les plus utiles pour évaluer les propriétés mécaniques des matériaux, aussi bien en recherche que pour les opérations de contrôle de qualité. Avec l'introduction du modèle 980, il est prévisible que les inconvénients des instruments précédents, dus à la durée et à la complexité des opérations, n'entraveront pas le développement de cette technique.

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Calorimetric studies of adsorptive properties of metallic carbides and nitrides of transition elements. Adsorption of H2, CO and O2 on titanium nitrides

Adsorption heats of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon monoxide on titanium nitrides have been measured calorimetrically in the temperature range from 473 to 673 K. With increasing Me/N ratio, the adsorption heat of oxygen grows.

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