H/D exchange between CD4 and the OH-groups of H-zeolites and γ-Al2O3

The H/D exchange between CD₄ and OH-groups was studied over zeolite H-ZSM-5, H-mordenite, H-beta and over -Al₂O₃ using the pulsed microcatalytic method. The apparent activation energy of the exchange was found to be independent of the Brönsted acidity of the solid. Results suggested that methane was activated for the reaction by dissociative adsorption over Lewis acid-Lewis base pair sites.     

In Situ IR Spectroscopic Studies on Molybdenum Nitride Catalysts: Active Sites and Surface Reactions

Recent IR spectroscopic studies on the surface properties of fresh Mo₂N/-Al₂O₃ catalyst are presented in this paper. The surface sites of fresh Mo₂N/-Al₂O₃, both Mo⁺ (0<<2) and N sites, are probed by CO adsorption. Two characteristic IR bands were observed at 2045 and 2200 cm^-1, due to linearly adsorbed CO on Mo and N sites, respectively. The surface N sites are highly reactive and can react with adsorbed CO to form NCO species. Unlike adsorbed CO on reduced passivated one, the adsorbed CO on fresh Mo₂N/-Al₂O₃ behaves similarly to that of group VIII metals, suggesting that fresh nitride resembles noble metals. It is found that the surface of Mo nitrides slowly transformed into sulfide under hydrotreating conditions, which could be the main reason for the activity drop of molybdenum nitride catalysts in the presence of sulfur-containing species. Some surface reactions, such as selective hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene, isomerization of 1-butene, and hydrodesulfurization of thiophene, were studied on both fresh and reduced passivated Mo₂N/-Al₂O₃ catalysts using IR spectroscopy. The mechanisms of these reactions are proposed. The adsorption and reaction behaviors of these molecules on fresh molybdenum nitride also resemble those on noble metals, manifesting the unique properties of fresh molybdenum nitride catalysts. Mo and N sites are found to play different roles in the adsorption and catalytic reactions on the fresh Mo₂N/-Al₂O₃ catalyst. Generally, Mo sites are the main active sites for the adsorption and reactions of adsorbates; N sites are not directly involved in catalytic reactions but they modify the electronic properties of Mo sites.     

TG Study of the Dispersion Threshold of Mn2O3 on γ-Al2O3

Mn₂O₃/-Al₂O₃ catalysts were prepared by the impregnation method, and the maximum monolayer dispersion capacity or dispersion threshold value of Mn₂O₃ on the surface of -Al₂O₃ was determined to be 13.08% from the decomposition mass loss of supported Mn(NO₃)₂ in the monolayer state. This was compared with the values estimated from a close-packed monolayer model and an interaction model. It was confirmed that the high activities and selectivities of the catalysts for benzoic acid hydrogenation to benzaldehyde are due to the monolayer dispersion of the Mn₂O₃ on the surface of -Al₂O₃.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Adsorption behavior of polymers having phosphoric acid group on γ-Fe2O3 and magnetic characteristics in magnetic coatings

Polymers having phosphoric acid groups were prepared as a model binder for magnetic coatings, and the correlation among the adsorption behavior of the polymers onto-Fe₂O₃ particles and the dispersibility, the orientation, and the packing density of-Fe₂O₃ particles in the magnetic coatings was investigated.PMMA homopolymer molecules hardly adsorbed on-Fe₂O₃, and the interfacial tension at a water/polymer solution (toluene) interface ( _W/T) was scarcely changed compared with a water/toluene interface. Increasing with the content of polymeric phosphoric acid group, the adsorbance of polymer increased and the interfacial tension ( _W/T) decreased. When the content of polymeric phosphoric acid groups was over 0.4 mol%, the adsorbance of polymer and interfacial tension ( _W/T ) remained constant. When these polymers were used as a binder for magnetic tapes, the dispersibility of-Fe₂O₃ in the magnetic coatings was improved, increasing with the content of polymeric phosphoric acid group; however, when the content of phosphoric acid group was over 0.2 mol%, its dispersibility decreased abruptly.Studies on Recording Magnetic Materials and Magnetic Composite. XVIII.     

Adsorption of polyacrylic acid on hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces

In this paper the adsorption of polyacrylic acid (MW=5000) on the hydrophobic mercury surface and on the hydrophilic -Al₂O₃ surface at pH=3–4 in 0.55 M sodium chloride solution was investigated. Measurements of change of the double layer capacitance by phase selective a.c. voltammetry were used for determination of the adsorption of polyacrylic acid on the mercury electrode. The same method was used for the determination of the polyacrylic acid remaining in the solution after the adsorption on hydrophilic particles (-Al₂O₃ particles). The results obtained for adsorption of polyacrylic acid were compared to the results of the adsorption of humic substance of similar molecular weight under similar experimental conditions. The study has shown that polyacrylic acid in acidic solution is strongly adsorbed on the mercury surface, which is comparable to the adsorption of humic substance on the mercury surface. At the same time, the adsorption/deposition of polyacrylic acid on the -Al₂O₃ surface is weaker compared to humic acid, indicating at a smaller degree of interaction of polyacrylic acid with aluminium ions and with hydrophilic surface.     

Thermal analysis in the synthesis and crystal formation of oxides

Vapour phase treatment at elevated temperatures with an activating agent is an effective method of synthesis and purposeful modification of amorphous and fine-grained crystalline substances. In the systems amorphous silica-quartz and amorphous Al(OH)₃ -crystalline-Al₂O₃ different forms of bound water are of prime importance. DTA, TG, DSC, NMR¹H,²⁹Si,²⁷Al, IR spectroscopy, electron- and optical microscopy methods have been used. The interaction of water molecules with the base skeleton and with hydroxide groups on the surface and in the bulk of the silica is of primary significance for modification of the silica structure. The proportion of different forms of the bound water determines the integral evaporation enthalpy of water. Various properties of silica are determined by weak bound water in the surface layer of the material. In the sequence Al(OH)₃ —-Al₂O₃ the structure transformation is observed according to the following scheme:-Al(OH)₃ —-AlOOH- -Al₂O₃, which takes place during the vapour phase treatment with activator.

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Zusammenfassung Eine Dampfphasenbehandlung bei höheren Temperaturen mit einem Aktivierungsmittel ist eine effektive Methode zur Synthese und zielgerichteten Modifizierung von amorphen und feinkörnigen kristallinen Substanzen. In den Systemen amorphes Siliziumdioxid-Quarz sowie amorphes Al(OH)₃-kristallines-Al₂O₃ hat verschiedenartig gebundenes Wasser eine primäre Bedeutung. Bei den Untersuchungen kamen DTA, TG, DSC,¹H-,²⁹Si-,²⁷Al-NMR, IR-Spektroskopie sowie Elektronen- und optische Mikroskopie zur Anwendung. Die Wechselwirkung von Wassermolekülen mit dem Grundgerüst und mit Hydroxidgruppen an der Oberfläche und im Innern von Silika ist für die Modifizierung der Silikastruktur von primärer Bedeutung. Der Anteil der verschiedenartig gebundenen Wasserformen bestimmt die vollständige Verdampfungsenthalpie des Wassers. Die verschiedenen Eigenschaften von Silika werden durch schwach gebundenes Wasser in der Oberflächenschicht der Substanz bestimmt. Die Umwandlung Al(OH)₃ —-Al₂O₃ durchläuft folgendes Schema:-Al(OH)₃--AlOOH--Al₂O₃, nach dem der Vorgang bei der Gasphasenbehandlung mit Aktivator abläuft.

     

Effect of sodium oxide doping on solid-solid interactions between V2O5 AND Al2O3

A V₂O₅/Al₂O₃ mixed solids sample was prepared with a molar ratio of 0.41 Na₂O (4 and 10 mol%) was added in the form of sodium nitrate prior to calcination in air in the temperature range 500–1000C. Solid-solid interactions between V₂O₅ and Al₂O₃ were studied using DTA and TG curves and their derivatives together with XRD techniques.The results obtained showed that Na₂O interacted with V₂O₅ at temperatures starting from 500C to yield a sodium/vanadium compound, Na_0.3V₂O₅ which remained stable and decomposed in part by heating at 1000C. V₂O₅ exists in orthorhombic and monoclinic forms in the case of pure mixed solids and those containing 4 mol% of Na₂O and preheated at 500C, and in monoclinic form in the case of the mixed solid doped with 10 mol% of Na₂O.Heating of pure and doped mixed oxide solids at 650C resulted in the conversion of most of the V₂O₅ into AlVO₄. Doping with sodium oxide enhanced the solid-solid interaction between V₂O₅ and Al₂O₃ at 650C to produce AlVO₄. The produced AlVO₄ decomposed completely on heating at 700C to form -Al₂O₃ and V₂O₅, (orthorhombic and monoclinic forms).The presence of Na₂O was found to decrease the relative intensity of the diffraction lines of -Al₂O₃ (corundum) produced at 750C which indicated some kind of hindrance of the crystallization process.Heating of pure and doped mixed solids at 1000C resulted in a further crystallization of acorundum together with V₂O₅ and sodium vanadate, Na_0.3V₂O₅. However, the intensities of diffraction lines relative to those of the sodium vanadium compound were found to decrease markedly by heating at 1000C, indicating partial thermal decomposition into vanadium and aluminium oxides.     

Über den Einbau von Fremdionen in γ-Al2O3, 2. Mitt.: Der Einfluß von Ca2+, Sr2+ und Ba2+ auf die thermische Beständigkeit von γ-Al2O3

Zusammenfassung Aluminiumhydroxidgele wurden aus Al-Nitratlösungen bei konstantem pH-Wert mittels NH₄OH gefällt, Ca, Sr und Ba-Ionen in Form ihrer Nitrate vor der Fällung zugesetzt und die Menge der in -Al₂O₃ eingebauten Fremdionen bestimmt. Diese ist bei konstantem pH-Wert von Menge und Art des vorgelegten Ions abhängig und wird von der Alterungszeit in Lösung nicht beeinflußt.Die thermische Stabilität des -Al₂O₃ wird durch den Einbau von Erdalkaliionen erhöht, wobei die für eine maximale Stabilisierung benötigte Fremdionenmenge mit steigendem Ionenradius abnimmt.Röntgenographische Untersuchungen zeigten, daß das Intensitätsverhältnis von Interferenzen bei reinen und erdalkalihältigen -Al₂O₃-Präparaten konstant bleibt, die Gesamtintensität der Reflexe bei erdalkalihältigen Präparaten jedoch geringer und die Linienbreite größer ist als bei reinem -Al₂O₃.

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Aluminium hydroxide gels have been prepared from aluminum nitrate solutions by precipitation with NH₄OH at constant pH. Ca-, Sr- and Ba-ions where added as nitrates prior to the precipitations, and the amount determined, which was incorporated in the -Al₂O₃. At constant pH-value incorporation is dependent on the amount and the kind of ion present, and independent of aging in solution.The thermal stability of -Al₂O₃ is enhanced by the presence of ions of alkaline earths. The amount of foreign ions necessary for maximum stabilisation decreases thereby with increasing ionic radius.Investigation of X-ray diffractions showed that the ratio of intensities of the interference remains constant with pure -Al₂O₃ and preparations containing alkaline earths, while the total intensity of the reflexes with alkaline earths decreases, and the width of the lines increases, compared with pure -Al₂O₃.

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Coupling of Methanol and Isobutanol to Ethers over γ-Alumina Catalyst. Kinetic Studies

The kinetic of methanol (MeOH) and isobutanol (iBuOH) coupling to ethers has been studied. Catalytic tests were carried out in the gas phase in a fixed-bed flow microreactor, in the temperature range of 463-533 K, under atmospheric pressure, using -Al₂O₃ as the catalyst. The quasi-homogeneous model for the process was assumed. The reaction rates were described by simple kinetics.