Method comparison study on soot-selective techniques

In a long-term field study at two locations with different air pollution levels several soot-selective measurement techniques were compared with a thermochemical method which measures non-extractable carbon (NEC) detecting the evolved CO₂ by means of coulometric titration. The attenuation measurement technique (aethalometer) and the aerosol photoemission method showed good correlations to NEC for concentrations ranging from 1.6g/m³ to 40.8g/m³. The specific mass absorption coefficient of black carbon with respect to NEC varied between 8.4m²/g and 13.7m²/g with respect to the measurement sites, but the value was found to remain constant at each site independent of seasonal or meteorological variations. The ratio of photoelectric signal to NEC varied between 16 fA·(g/m³)^–1 and 33 fA·(g/m³)^–1 depending on the age of the aerosol. The diurnal variations of that ratio showed strong similarities to the traffic patterns. Additionally a slight temperature dependence of this ratio was found for the aged aerosol with a proportionality factor of – 0.35 fA·(K·g/m³)^–1. With the reflectance measurement technique (smoke shade method) reliable NEC determination was not possible for NEC concentrations 5 g/m³.     

The electronic structure and spectrum of the silver(I)perchlorate-pyridine complex

The absorption spectrum of the silver perchlorate-pyridine system was measured in acetonitrile and ethanol in the wavelength region of 180 m to 400 m. It was found that the solution exhibits a new shoulder in the 210 m region characteristic for the 11 complex, in addition to the absorption maxima at 196 m and 253 m which correspond, respectively, to the L _a and L _b bands of pyridine. From the concentration dependence of the absorption intensity of this shoulder, the equilibrium constant for 11 complex formation was determined to be 108 l/mole at 26 °C. Furthermore, we studied theoretically the electronic structure of this complex by the method of the localized orbital model, the effect of the solvation energy upon the charge-transfer configurations being taken into account. The theoretical results show that the new absorption band at 207.5 m has to considerably great extent the character of a charge-transfer type excitation.

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Zusammenfassung Das Absorptionsspektrum des Systems AgClO₄-Pyridin in Acetonitril- und Äthanol-Lösung wurde im Bereich von 400-180 m vermessen. Es treten Absorptionsmaxima bei 196 und 253 m auf, die der L _a -bzw. L _b -Bande des Pyridins entsprechen; daneben eine Schulter bei 207 m als Charakteristikum des 11-Ag⁺-Pyridin-Komplexes. Aus der Konzentrationsabhängigkeit der Intensität dieser Schulter folgt als Gleichgewichtskonstante der Komplexbildung k=108 l/Mol (26 °C), aus der Temperaturabhängigkeit H=4,5 kcal/Mol, S=–6 Cl in guter Übereinstimmung mit polarographischen Ergebnissen. Weiterhin wurde die Elektronenstruktur mit der Methode der Moleküle in Molekülen unter Berücksichtigung von Solvatationseinflüssen untersucht. Danach ist die neue Schulter als Ladungsübergangsbande zu klassifizieren.

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Résumé Mesure du spectre d'absorption du système AgClO₄-Pyridine en milieu acétonitrile ou éthanol dans le domaine 400-180 m. On obtient des maxima d'absorption vers 196 et 253 m correspondant aux bandes L _a et L _b de la pyridine; un épaulement vers 207 m est caractéristique du complexe 11-Ag⁺-Pyridine. D'après la variation de l'intensité de cet épaulement avec la concentration on obtient comme constante d'équilibre du complexe k=100 l/Mol (26 °C), et à partir de la variation avec le température H=4,5 kCal/Mol, S=–6 Cl, en bon accord avec les résultats polarographiques. De plus la structure électronique est étudée à l'aide de la méthode des molécules dans les molécules en considérant les effets de solvatation. On en déduit le caractère de bande de transfert de charge de cet épaulement.

     

Controlled-potential coulometric studies on fluoride and sulphate complexes of neptunium (VI)

Fluoride and sulphate complexing of Np(VI) has been studied by controlled-potential coulometry at a constant ionic strength. The values of ₁ ^* and ₂ ^* for fluoride complexes were found to be 9.4 and 8.9, respectively, at an ionic strength =0.5. At an ionic strength =1.0, ₁ ^* and ₂ ^* obtained were 6.6 and 10.5, respectively. Sulphate complexing of Np(VI) was studied only at an ionic strength =0.5. The value of ₁ ^* obtained was 5.6.     

Spectrophotometric determination of mercury with 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(3-chloro-4-sulfophenyl)porphine by flow injection analysis

5,10,15,20-tetrakis(3-chloro-4-sulfophenyl)porphine (m-Cl-TPPS₄) was synthesized and used for the Spectrophotometric determination of mercury by flow injection analysis. A pseudo-first-order reaction kinetic mechanism was proposed with a rate constant of 0.8 min^–1 for Hg(II) withm-Cl-TPPS₄ in the presence of 8-hydroxyquinoline in a medium of 1.0M acetic acid and sodium acetate buffer solution (pH 6.22). In the optimum conditions of reaction temperature (85 ° C), stopped-flow time (60 s) and sampling volume (100 l), the method's relative standard deviation was 0.82% (n = 12) at 5.0 g ml^–1 mercury, with a linear range of 0–12.0 g ml^–1 and an analytical frequency of 60h^–1. The detection limit (3) was 0.025 g ml^–1. Interference studies showed that most metal ions co-existing with Hg²⁺ could be tolerated at 100-fold excess levels, but Zn²⁺, Cu²⁺ and Mn²⁺ needed to be masked. The method has been applied to the analysis of water samples with satisfactory results.     

Synthesis,structures, and properties of the niobium and tantalum telluride cubane clusters [M4(μ4-O)(μ3-Te)4(CN)12]6– (M = Nb or Ta)

The new cubane cluster complex K₆[Ta₄(₄-O)(₃-Te)₄(CN)₁₂]·KOH·4H₂O was prepared from a mixture of TaTe₄ and KCN by the high-temperature synthesis followed by crystallization from aqueous solutions. The compound was characterized by cyclic voltammetry, X-ray diffraction analysis, and IR, Raman, and electronic spectroscopy. A comparative study of the clusters [M₄(₄-O)(₃-Te)(CN)₁₂]^6– (M = Nb or Ta) containing the ₄-O ligands was carried out. These clusters are the first molecular chalcogenide cubane complexes of Group V metals.     

Effect of experimental conditions on the in vitro stability of99mTc (Sn)-pyrophosphate

The in vitro stability of^99mTc (Sn)-PyP as a function of experimental conditions of the preparation of the kit and time elapsed after labeling has been tested. The preparation was protected by using nitrogen-purged reactant solutions and kit vials and by ascorbic acid. The samples under nitrogen are stable for 6 h when the content of^99mTc-pertechnetate raises to 5%. The best stability was achieved by addition of 5 g of ascorbic acid per ml of the kit (content of^99mTc-pertechnetate about 0.5%). To accelerate the decomposition, exogenous hydrogen peroxide was used. In this case it was found that the presence of 10 g of ascorbic acid inhibits the effect both of oxygen and peroxide (6 g H₂O₂/ml of the kit). Radiochemical purity of^99mTc (Sn)-PyP remains practically unchanged for 6 h (content of^99mTc-pertechnetate about 0.5%).     

Semiquantitative estimation of the mycotoxins citrinin, Ochratoxin A, Aflatoxin M1 and penicillic acid on thin-layer chromatograms with a grey scale

Summary Spots of citrinin, ochratoxin A, aflatoxin M₁ and penicillic acid on thin-layer chromatograms can be semi-quantitatively estimated by using a grey scale, commonly used in photo laboratories. The detection limits are 0.01 g for citrinin, 0.006 g for ochratoxin A, 0.002 g for aflatoxin M₁ and 0.01 g for penicillic acid. Standard curves for these mycotoxins are given.

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Halbquantitative Bestimmung der Mycotoxine Citrinin, Ochratoxin A, Aflatoxin M₁ und Penicillinsäure auf Dünnschicht-Chromatogrammen mit Hilfe eines Graukeils

Zusammenfassung Mit Hilfe eines in Photolabors gebräuchlichen Graukeils können dünnschicht-chromatographische Flecke der obengenannten Mycotoxine halbquantitativ bestimmt werden. Die Nachweisgrenzen betragen 0,01 g für Citrinin, 0,006 g für Ochratoxin A, 0,002 g für Aflatoxin M₁ und 0,01 g für Penicillinsäure. Eichkurven werden angegeben.

     

A toxic reagent-free method for normal-phase matrix solid-phase dispersion extraction and reversed-phase liquid chromatographic determination of aldrin,dieldrin, and DDTs in animal fats

A method for the determination of aldrin, dieldrin, DDT, DDE, and DDD contamination in animal fats (beef tallow, lard, and chicken fat) without using toxic reagents is developed, that uses high-performance liquid chromatography after the sample has been prepared by matrix solid-phase dispersion (MSPD) with acidic alumina oxide. A reversed-phase C₁-silica column with a mobile phase of 50% (v/v) ethanol solution (in water) and a photo-diode array detector were used for the determination. Average recoveries of the target compounds (0.2–5.0 g g^–1) ranged from 84–98%, with coefficients of variation of <5%. The limits of quantitation were 0.16 g g^–1 for AD, 0.10 g g^–1 for DD, 0.06 g g^–1 for DDT, 0.07 g g^–1 for DDE, and 0.05 g g^–1 for DDD. No toxic reagents were used at all.     

Untersuchungen zur Bestimmung von Spurenelementen in Blutserum mit Hilfe der Totalreflexions-R?ntgenfluoreszenzanalyse

Summary The quantitative determination of trace elements in human blood serum by Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (TXRF) is influenced by absorption- and reflection-effects caused by the organic (proteins) and inorganic (P, S, Na, K, Ca, Cl) matrices. To minimize these effects we have developed a sample preparation technique based on the decomposition of the organic matrix and followed by the separation of the trace elements from the organic matrix by ion-exchange. The described method enables the simultaneous determination of K (1584 g), Ca (666 g), Fe (22 g), Cu (9.6 g), Zn (8.8 g), Se (0.97 g), Sn (1.3 g), Pb (0.12 g) and Rb (1.6 g) (obtained values in parentheses).

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Herrn Prof. Dr. G. Tölg zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet     

New cobalt trimethylacetate complexes with pyridine

The reaction of the tetranuclear trimethylacetate complex Co₄(₃-OH)₂(-OOCCMe₃)₄(²-OOCCMe₃)₂(EtOH)₆ with pyridine in acetonitrile was studied. Two new compounds, viz., the hexanuclear cobalt(ii) complex Co₆py₄(₃-OH)₂(-OOCCMe₃)₁₀ (25% yield) and the unusual ionic compound [Co₃py₃(₃-O)(-OOCCMe₃)₆]⁺[Co₄py(₄-O)(-OOCCMe₃)₇]^– (5% yield), were prepared. The structures of the new compounds were established by X-ray diffraction analysis.     

Synthesis and X-ray structures of some mono- and binuclear ruthenium complexes with bisphosphine ligands

Summary The dinuclear complexes {RuCp*(-Cl)}₂(-dppm) (1) and {RuCp*(-Cl)}₂ (-dppe) (3) are obtained by reacting [RuCp*(³-Cl)]₄ withdppm, anddppe, respectively.1 is readily oxidized with AgCF₃SO₃, instead of chloride abstraction, to afford the dinuclear complex [{RuCp*(-Cl)}₂(-dppm)](SO₃CF₃)₂ (2) with two metal centers connected by a single Ru-Ru bond. Under the same conditions,3 decomposes to several intractable materials. Similarly to1, RuCp* (dmpe)Cl reacts with AgCF₃SO₃ to afford the Ru(III) complex [RuCp*(dmpe)Cl](SO₃CF₃) (4) without no halide abstraction. The crystal structures of2,3, and4 are presented.

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Synthese und Röntgenstrukturanalyse einiger ein- und zweikerniger Rutheniumkomplexe mit Bisphosphinliganden

Zusammenfassung Die Komplexe {RuCp*(-Cl)}₂(-dppm) (1) und {RuCp*(-Cl₂(-dppe) (3) wurden durch Umsetzung von [RuCp*(³-Cl)]₄ mitdppm bzw.dppe dargestellt.1 wird durch AgCF₃SO₃ zum zweikernigen Komplex [{RuCp*(-Cl)}₂(-dppm)](SO₃CF₃)₂ (2) oxidiert, welcher eine Ru-Ru-Metallbindung aufweist. Unter den gleiche Reaktionsbedingungen zersetzt sich3 zu undefinierten Produkten. Analog zu1 reagiert RuCp* (dmpe)Cl mit AgCF₃SO₃ zum Ru(III)-Komplex [Ru(Cp*)(dmpe)Cl](SO₃CF₃) (4) wobei es zu keiner Chloridabspaltung kommt. Von2,3, und4 wurden die Kristallstrukturen bestimmt.

     

Effect of aluminium on the radiochemical purity and99mTc-MDP biodistribution

Results on aluminium and^99mTc-MDP interaction under in vivo and in vitro conditions are presented. Aluminium, as chemical impurity, which in^99mTc-eluate some times appears above the allowed concentration (more than 20 g/ml) in the course of preparate labeling procedure may interact under in vitro conditions. Such a form of interaction was discovered by radiochromatographic methods. The highest Al³⁺-ion concentration studied (200 g/ml) increases the^99mTc-hydrolysate content by about ten times compared to the control. However, the same Al³⁺-ion concentration decreases by about four times the content of^99mTc-MDP complex, which is responsible for deposition in bones. According to biodistribution results obtained on wistar rats, significant increase of radioactivity in liver is observed, and at the same time the decrease in bones, in dependence on the aluminium ion dose. With a maximum dose of 200 g Al³⁺/kg b.w. the uptake of^99mTc-MDP in liver was higher for about 35% and lower in bones for 3.6%/g. With compensan (antacide drug) with which the animals were primarily treated per os, only considerably small changes were observed in^99mTc-MDP uptake, if compared to the control group. These findings are very important for clinical application of this preparate.     

Synthesis and Structure of the Complex [Mo3(μ3-S)(μ2-S2)3(Et2NCS2)3 +Br-

Tri-₂-disulfido-₃-thiotris(diethyldithiocarbamato)-S,S'-triangle-trimolybdenum bromide [Mo₃(₃-S)(₂-S₂)₃(Et₂NCS₂)₃ ⁺Br^- was obtained and characterized.     

Accurate reflectance measurements in the infrared spectral range using an integrating sphere

An integrating sphere is used together with a Fourier transform spectrometer for directional-hemispherical reflectance measurements in the spectral range from 1m to 15m. Comparisons with PTB's fundamental sphere reflectometer around 1m show that the uncertainty of the infrared measurements is ±0.01.     

Anwendung der Ringofenmethode zum Nachweis einiger Heteroelemente in organischen Verbindungen

Zusammenfassung Ein schnelles und einfaches Mikroverfahren zum Nachweis einiger Heteroatome organischer Verbindungen wurde entwickelt. Nach Aufschluß mit metallischem Kalium werden die entstehenden Ionen mit der Ringofenmethode getrennt und mit empfindlichen Reaktionen nachgewiesen. Nachweisgrenze: 0,5 bis 1g Stickstoff, 1 bis 2g Schwefel, 2 bis 3g Jod, 4 bis 5g Brom, 5 bis 10g Chlor in 0,5 bis 1 mg Einwaage.

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Summary A rapid and simple micromethod was developed for the detection of several hetero-elements in organic compounds. After breaking down the sample with metallic potassium, the resulting ions are separated by the ring oven method and detected by means of sensitive reagents. Detection limits: 0.5 to 1g nitrogen, 1 to 2g sulfur, 2 to 3g iodine, 4 to 5g bromine, 5 to 10g chlorine in samples weighing 0.5 to 1 mg.

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Résumé On a découvert un procédé à l'échelle micro, simple et rapide, pour rechercher certains hétéroéléments dans les composés organiques. Après mise en solution par le potassium métallique, on sépare les ions formés suivant la méthode du four annulaire et l'on effectue la recherche au moyen de réactions sensibles. Limite de dilution: 0,5 à 1g d'azote, 1 àg de soufre, 2 àg d'iode, 5 à 10g de chlore sur 0,5 à 1 mg de prise d'essai.

     

Substituted metal carbonyls. Part 25: Unidentate,intramolecular, and intermolecular bridging modes of 1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene inM 3S2(CO)9 (M = Fe,Ru) cluster derivatives

Carbonyl exchange of Fe₃(₃-S)₂(CO)₉ wioth1,1-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (dppf) in refluxing THF gives a cluster ligand with a pendant phosphine moiety, Fe₃(₃-S)₂(CO)₈ (gn¹-Ph₂PlC₅H₄)Fe(C₅H₄)P⁴ MePh₂)]1 ^–,4. Addition of 1 to AuCl(SMe₂) gives ClAu(-dppf) Fe₄(₃-S)₂(CO)₈,8 (45%). Spectroscopic evidence is also obtained for (OC)₈ (₃-S)₂Fe₃(-dppf) Os₃(CO)₁₁,7 and PdCl₂[(-dppf)Fe₃(₃-D)₂(CO)₈]₂,9, from1 and Os₃(CO)₁₁(CH₃CN) and PdCl₂CN)₂, respectively. Crystal data dor3: space group P2₁/n,a = 10.891(3) Å,b = 19.939(3) Å,c = 20.443(2) Å, 100.17(2)°.Z = 4, 3917 reflections,R = 0.049.     

Solvatochromism of Heteroaromatic Compounds: XIX. Factors Affecting Quantitative Characteristics of Solvatochromism in Aprotic Inert Media

The effects of aprotic inert media on the electronic absorption spectra of aromatic nitro compounds p-NO₂C₆H₄R were used as evidence for the linear correlation between the slope s _a of the solvatochromism equations _max = ₀ + s _a^* and the dipole moments of the molecules in their ground electronic state _g. A linear correlation was established between 0 and the first ionization potential of subunits C₆H₅R. A new approach to estimating the dipole moment of electronically excited molecules (_e) for molecules like p-NO₂C₆H₄R on the basis of the correlation _e = r_g was proposed.     

C-C bond formation at polynuclear metal centers

Studies on C-C bond formation between simple hydrocarbon species such as CH₂, C=CH₂, CH=CH₂, CH₂=CH₂, CH₂=C=CH₂ and CHCH at a diruthenium center suggest that the process is promoted when the dimetal center can readily compensate for the two electrons lost in the formation of the new C-C bond. Thus, whereas -CH₂ and ethene combine only under forcing conditions, the combination of -CH₂ with allene or ethyne, which have additional -electrons available for coordination, occurs readily at room temperature. Likewise, the availability of uncoordinated -electrons in -C=CH₂ allows vinylidene to link rapidly with ethene at room temperature. Alkyne complexes [Ru₂(CO)(-RCCR)(-C₅H₅)₂] (R=CF₃ or Ph) react only under vigorous conditions with additional alkyne to give [Ru₂(CO)(-C₄R₄) (-C₅H₅)₂], but give these same species at room temperature in the presence of acid, shown to be due to the intermediacy of highly reactive 30-electron -vinyl cations. Thermally, alkyne linking proceedsvia three-alkyne species [Ru₂(-C₆R₆)(-C₅H₅)₂] to a four-alkyne complex [Ru₂(-C₈R₈)(-C₅H₅)₂], containing an unprecedented C₈ ligand composed of a C₆ ring with a C₂ tail. Treatment of [Ru₂(CO)(-RCCR)(-C₅H₅)₂] with unsaturated metal fragments gives trimetal complexes such as [Ru₃(CO)₅(₃-CF₃CCCF₃) (-C₅H₅)₂]. The MeCN derivative of this species undergoes unusual linking processes on reaction with additional alkyne to giveinter alia [Ru₃(CO)₃(₃-CCF₃){₃-C₃(CF₃)₃}(-C₅H₅)₂], arising from alkyne cleavage, and [Ru₃(CO)₃{₃-C₄(CF₃)₂(CO₂Me)₂}(-C₅H₅)₂], a closo-pentagonal bipyramidal Ru₃C₄ cluster.     

Production of96Tc and95mTc via the93Nb(α, xn) Reactions

Relatively longer liver technetium tracers such as^95mTc (61 d) are useful for the development, evaluation and comparison of new technetium complexes for eventual development of^99mTc radiopharmaceuticals. The feasibility of producing⁹⁶Tc (4.35 d) and^95mTc (61 d) was studied by the alpha bombardment of pure Nb targets (⁹³Nb-100%).⁹⁶Tc was obtained in a yield of 30 Ci/Ah using 16 MeV alphas, but it contained significant activity of⁹⁵Tc (20 h) Relatively pure⁹⁶Tc and^95mTc was produced in yields of 18 Ci/Ah and about 1 Ci/Ah respectively with alphas of suitable energy and after allowing for suitable cooling periods after the end of bombardment (EOB).     

μSr studies of free radicals in the gas phase

Muonium (Mu=₊+e^-) is the bound state of a positive muon and an electron. Since the positive muon has a mass about 1/9 of the proton, Mu can be regarded as an ultra light isotope of hydrogen with unusually large mass ratios (MuHDT=1/9123). The muon spin rotation technique (SR) relies on the facts that (1) the muon produced in pion decay, ^{+ +} + , is 100% spin polarized and (2) the positron from muon decay is emitted preferentially along the instantaneous muon spin direction at the time of the muon decay.In transverse field SR (TF-SR), the precession of the muon spin in muonium substituted radicals is directly observed by detecting decay positrons time differentially. From observed radical frequencies, the hyperfine coupling constants (A ) of C₂H₄Mu, C₂D₄Mu,¹³C₂H₄Mu, C₂F₄Mu, and C₂H₃FMu are determined. In the longitudinal field avoided level crossing (LF-ALC) technique, one observes the resonant loss of the muon spin polarization caused by the crossing of hyperfine levels at particular magnetic fields. The LF-ALC method together with the information onA obtained from TF-SR allows one to determine the magnitude and sign of the nuclear hyperfine constants at - and -positions. Results are compared with hydrogen substituted ethyl-radicals and isotope effects are discussed.