Infrared spectroscopic study of the adsoprtion of methacrylates on aerosil

The type and ratio of the attached groups was measured by FT-IR spectroscopy for the adsorption of three methacrylates. The adsorption enthalpies can be determined from a correlation with infrared frequency shifts.

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Study of selective dissociation in C6F5H?C6F5D mixtures induced by intense CO2 laser pulses

Irradiation of a C₆F₅H–C₆F₅D mixture at 1 Torr by a tunable CO₂ pulse laser brings about chiefly dissociation of one component depending on the frequency of emission absorbed by the proper molecules. The addition of radical acceptors increases the selectivity by suppressing secondary reactions.

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C₆F₅H C₆F₅D 1 CO₂-, , . .

     

Continuum composition models to describe multicomponent reaction kinetics

Some principles of the construction of kinetic models for multicomponent processes of oil-refining and petrochemistry are suggested in terms of the continuum mixture composition concepts. The results of computer simulation of industrial gasoline fraction hydrocracking processes are presented.

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The predictive accuracy for estimating infinite dilution activity coefficients by γ∞-based UNIFAC

The predictive accuracy for estimating infinite dilution activity coefficients by a modification of the UNIFAC method wherein the group interaction parameters were based on only data (referred to as -based UNIFAC) has been studied. Estimates and measured values were compared for six prototypical solutes in a series of homologous n-alkanes, l-alcohols and alkanenitrile solvents. Despite the fact that the interaction parameters were derived using only data, this approach still gave serious errors due to several inherent problems in the original UNIFAC model. Its performance is sometimes even poorer than that of the original UNIFAC method. For example for nitromethane in alcohols and p-dioxane in nitriles values predicted by the -based UNIFAC are essentially zero. The large errors for these systems are most likely due to inaccurate interaction parameters in the -based UNIFAC method.     

Lewis-Base Adducts of Group 11 Metal(I) Compounds. LXXVI Structural Studies in the Copper(I) Halide : Norbornadiene System

The structural characterizations of some copper(I) halide (CuX) adducts with norbornadiene (nbd) are recorded. CuCl : nbd (1:1)₄ (a redetermination), (2:1)_2(|), are systems both based around Cu₄Cl₄ cubane-type cluster arrays. CuBr : nbd (7:3)_(|)( 0.5 MeOH), a complex polymer with 3-symmetry, is believed to be the complex previously described as an adduct of 2:1 stoichiometry. Attempts to obtain an iodide counterpart have resulted in the definition of an ephemeral adduct CuI : MeCN (3:2)_(|). 0.5 C₇H₈ in which, remarkably, the nbd is uncoordinated; the complex is a polymer, related to the [AgX(quinoline)]_(|) (X = Cl, Br) saddle polymer.     

Transient analysis of a batch reactor with temperature fluctuations

Temperature fluctuations for two consecutive reactions in a batch reactor have been modeled as Gaussian white noise. Analytical solutions of the Fokker-Plank equations show that noise significantly changes the concentration profiles, lowers the yield and destroys the error distribution.

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Influence of dehydration conditions on the state of nickel in Y-zeolites

Infrared spectroscopic studies have revealed that the presence of water in dehydrated samples of Ni-containing Y-zeolites rises the number of nickel cations accessible for CO adsorption in NiNH₄Y and leads to their partial screening in NiNaY.

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- , CO NiNH₄Y NiNaY.

     

The kinetics of the thermal degradation of calcium carbonate

The decomposition of calcium carbonate fine powder in a flowing nitrogen atmosphere has been investigated by non-isothermal thermogravimetry at heating rates in the range, 10–50 deg min^–1. The analog percentage weight change record was digitized at 1 deg intervals. The resulting data, transformed into dimensionless extents of reaction and calculated rates of reaction, was then subjected to the Arrhenius, Friedman and Generalized Kissinger analyses, using a recently developed FORTRAN program system. The value ofn namely 0.39 ±0.04, resulting when the data is analyzed assuming an nth order reaction, strongly indicates that the most probable rate controlling step is a three-dimensional diffusion process (D4 mechanism), withE=172.4 kJ·mol^–1 andA=1.97·10⁴ K^–1·min^–1. Reasons for the wide disparity in previously reported kinetic data are discussed.

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Zusammenfassung Die Zersetzung von feinpulvrigem Calciumcarbonat im Stickstoffstrom wurde durch nicht-isotherme Thermogravimetrie bei Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten von 10–50 °C/min untersucht. Die analoge prozentuale Gewichtsverlustregistrierung wurde in Intervallen von einem Grad digitalisiert. Die erhaltenen, in solche eines dimensionslosen Reaktionsgradcs überführten Daten und berechnete Reaktionsgeschwindigkeiten wurden der Arrhenius-, der Friedmann- und einer verallgemeinerten Kissinger-Analyse unterzogen, wobei ein kürzlich aufgestelltes FORTRAN-Programm benutzt wurde. Der unter der Annahme einer Reaktion n-ter Ordnung fürn erhaltene Wert von 0.39 ±0.04 ist ein nachdrücklicher Hinweis darauf, daß der geschwindigkeitsbestimmende Schritt höchstwahrscheinlich ein dreidimensionaler Diffusionsprozeß (D4-Mechanismus) mitE=172.4 kJ·mol^–1 undA=1.97·10⁴ K^–1·min^–1 ist. Gründe für die weitreichende Verschiedenheit der bisher mitgeteilten kinetischen Daten werden diskutirt.

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10–50° . , , 1. , , , , , . n- , =0,39 ±0,04 , , e (4 ) E=172, 4 · ^–1 =1,97·10^{4 –1}·^–1. .

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To be presented at the 14th North American Thermal Analysis Society Conference, San Francisco, CA, September 15–18, 1985.     

Radiation-induced reactions of cholesterol in an aqueous medium

⁶⁰Co -ray radiolysis of cholesterol /3-hydroxy-5-cholestene/ /I/ in the two-phase system /water-ethyl acetate/ and in the presence of air has been studied using TLC and GC methods. The following products were observed in the irradiated mixture: 3, 7-dihydroxy-5-cholestene /II/, G O. 36, 3-hydroxy-7-keto-5-cholestene /III/, G 1.48, 3-hydroxy-7-keto-5-cholestane /IV/, G 0.22, 3,5,6-trihydroxy-5-cholestane /V/, G 0.83, 5,6-epoxy-3-hydroxy-5-cholestane /VIa/, G 0.26, 5,6-epoxy-3-hydroxy-5-cholestane /VIb/, G 0.24, and 2, 3-dihydroxy-5-cholestene /VII/, G 0.22. The dose dependence of the formation of these products shows that the cholesterol derivatives substituted in the position 7 /II–IV/ are formed from a common precursor — the radical Ia. On the other hand, the products of the 5–C=C double bond reactions /V and VI/ are formed independently. Also the product VII is formed independently. A reaction scheme that is in agreement with these results is proposed.     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the oxidation of arginine and histidine by chloramine-T in hydrochloric acid medium

The oxidation of amino acids by chloramine-T (CAT) in HCl medium at 30°C indicates simultaneous catalysis by H⁺ and Cl^– ions in the HCl concentration range of 0.04–0.12 M. The reaction is first order with respect to concentrations [CAT], [H⁺] and [arginine], but zero order with respect to [histidine]. The rate depends also on Cl^– concentration following 0.7th order. At HCl concentrations >0.12 M, the rate equation is:w=k[CAT] [amino acid]^0.6 and is independent of the [Cl^–]. A suitable mechanism has been suggested.

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-T (CAT) HCl (30°C) H⁺, Cl^– [HCl]=0,04–0,12M. [CAT], [H⁺] [] []. [Cl^–]^0,7. [HCl]>0,12M =k · [CAT][]^0,6 [Cl^–]. .

     

An IR study of the Ziegler system Co(acad)3/Mg(n-butyl)2 in THF

Applying IR spectroscopy for studying the Ziegler system Co(acac)₃/Mg(Bu)₂ (Bu=n-butyl) in tetrahydrofuran, it could be shown that the following reactions take place: reduction of cobalt (III), exchange of the acetylacetonate groups and their interaction with Mg(Bu)₂.

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Co(acac)₃/Mg(Bu)₂ (Bu=-) - , (III), Mg(Bu)₂.

     

Voltammetric Behavior of Dopamine at ct-DNA Modified Carbon Fiber Microelectrode

A sub-micrometer thin-layer DNA modified carbon fiber microcylinder electrode was prepared by electrodeposition of ct-DNA at 1.5V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The voltammetric behavior of dopamine (3-hydroxytyramine) was investigated at the modified electrode. It was found that the modified electrode exhibits a highly electrocatalytic activity toward dopamine oxidation. Differential pulse voltammetry was used for determination of dopamine in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer solution. A linear response of the peak current versus the concentration was found in the range of 4×10^–6 to 10^–4molL^–1 at 10^–4molL^–1 AA (ascorbic acid) coexistence (R=0.9959) and the range of 6×10^–5 to 10^–3molL^–1 at 10^–3molL^–1 AA (R=0.9960). The presence of a high concentration of ascorbic acid did not interfere with the determination. The proposed method exhibited good recovery and reproducibility. This method can be applied to the detection of DA in real samples.     

Oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide: A tpr study on fresh and aged catalysts

The deactivation of a silver catalyst was investigated after six years of industrial production of ethylene oxide. Temperature-programmed reduction was used to characterize the chemical nature of the silver and its reactivity towards oxygen. The fresh and some aged catalysts were examined, also after different thermal treatments.During the industrial run, the surface species were modified and some oxygen diffused into the bulk of the metal. Aging caused permanent changes in the characteristics of the silver, resulting in a different interaction with oxygen. The TPR spectra exhibited a trend along the reactor axis, suggesting a correlation with the degree of deactivation of the catalyst.

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Zusammenfassung Die Desaktivierung eines Silberkatalysators wurde nach 6-jährigem Einsatz zur industriellen Produktion untersucht. Temperaturprogrammierte Reduktion wurde angewandt, um die chemische Natur des Silbers und dessen Reaktivität gegenüber Sauerstoff zu charakterisieren. Frische und einige gealterte Katalysatoren wurden nach verschiedenen thermischen Vorbehandlungen untersucht. Die Alterung verursachte bleibende Veränderungen in charakteristischen Eigenschaften des Silbers, was in der unterschiedlichen Wechselwirkung mit Sauerstoff zum Ausdruck kommt. Die TPR-Resultate zeigen einen Trend entlang der Reaktorachse, was auf eine Korrelation mit dem Grad der Desaktivierung des Katalysators hindeutet.

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The experimental contributions by F. Genoni and G. Valassina are gratefully acknowledged.     

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.     

Formation of N-butane in the pyrolysis of ethylene [1]

Yields of n-C₄H₁₀ have been measured from the flow pyrolysis of C₂H₄ at 897 (±7) K. From 77 to 720 Torr the order of n-C₄H₁₀ formation was found to be 2.0±0.3 The rate constant for the reaction, was estimated to be 2.4(±0.6)×10^–4l mol^–1s^–1.

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-C₄H₁₀ C₂H₄ 897 (±7) . -C₄H₁₀ 77 720 2.0±0.3. 2C₂H₄C₂H₃+C₂H₅ 2,4 (±0,6)×10^{–4 –1–1}.

     

Formation of hexagonal MoO3 upon the decomposition of silica-supported ammonium paramolybdate

Upon the decomposition of silica-supported ammonium paramolybdate, hexagonal MoO₃ is formed at 300–350 °C. Irreversible transformation of hexagonal to rhombic MoO₃ is observed with increasing calcination temperature. The hexagonal MoO₃ structure is probably stabilized by the insertion of ammonium and silicon ions into the lattice of molybdenum trioxide.

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, , 300–359 °C . MoO₃ . MoO₃, , MoO₃.

     

ESR studies of Mo?Mg oxide catalysts

For 0.1–0.5 wt.% Mo–Mg oxide samples with high concentration of⁹⁵Mo isotopes two types of Mo⁵⁺ have been identified. Their role in the formation of O ₂ ^– anion-radicals in low-temperature oxygen adsorption on reduced samples has been established.

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, ⁹⁵Mo, Mo⁵⁺ Mo–Mg (0,1–0,5 .% Mo) - O ₂ ^– .

     

Influence of substituents on rate constants for recombination of tertiary peroxy radicals

A linear correlation between the logarithm of rate constant (2k_t) for recombination of tertiary peroxy radicals (ROO)^* and ^* constants of substituents R was found to be 1g 2k_t=lg 2k _t ^° . The calculated values are 1g 2k _t ^° =4.59±0.08 and ^*=5.56±0.35.

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I (2k_t) (ROO) R: 1g 2k_t=lg 2k _t ^° . , 1g 1g 2k _t ^° =4,59±0,08 =5,56±0,35

     

Adsorption and hydrogenation of unsaturated aldehydes over rhodium black

Hydrogenation selectivity of conjugated ethylenic bonds of unsaturated aldehydes over rhodium black is shown to be determined by intramolecular interactions in surface complexes due to the electronic structure of the initial unsaturated aldehydes.

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Effect of reductant adsorption on the ESR parameters of O

The change in the ESR parameters of O ₂ ^– ion-radicals under the effect of adsorption of reducing molecules on zinc oxide consists in the increase of the Z-component of the g-tensor. This change is assumed to be due to the transition of O ₂ ^– coordination from -to the -type.

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