Kinetics of europium(III) transport through a liquid membrane containing HEH(EHP) in kerosene

Coupled transport of Eu(III) ions through a bulk liquid membrane containing mono(2-ethylhexyl)2-ethylhexyl phosphonate [HEH(EHP)] in kerosene has been examined. The influences of the carrier concentration, the HCl concentration in the stripping solution, the pH in the feed solution and the temperature were investigated. The transport of the Eu(III) ions is coupled by counter-transport of protons. The kinetics of the Eu(III) transport could be analyzed in the formalism of two consecutive irreversible first order reactions. The pseudo-first order apparent rate constants of the interfacial transport of the Eu(III) species are determined, varying temperature. The activation energy values are 14.0±1.0 and 54.0±3.4 kJ mol⁻¹ for extraction and stripping, respectively.     

Liquid membrane transport of lanthanoid elements using organophosphinic acid

Transport of La, Nd, Eu, Tb, Tm and Lu through a supported liquid membrane (SLM) was investigated by using di(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid (DTMPPA) as a mobile carrier. Lanthanoid elements in the feed solution were quantitatively transported and concentrated into the product solution of mild acidity. The transport rates increased with increasing atomic number of lanthanoids in the low pH region of the feed solution. Separation factors evaluated from the transport rates for lanthanoids were close to those from the distribution ratios in liquid-liquid extraction.     

Thermodynamics of the extraction of europium(III) radiotracer by benzyl-phosphonic acid monoester

The extraction of Eu³⁺ from perchloric acid by ethyl hydrogen benzyl phosphonate (HEBP) dissolved in a series of organic diluents, has been studied at different temperatures. From the variation of the distribution ratio with temperature, the thermodynamic functions H, S and G have been determined. The meaning of the experimentally obtained thermodynamic quantities is discussed.     

Ionic liquid modified silica gel for the sorption of americium(III) and europium(III) from dilute nitric acid medium

The imidazolium bis(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate moiety was chemically attached on silica gel by chemical modification. The resulting product ([SG-Im]⁺ [DEHP]^?) was characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, thermogravimetry and elemental analysis. The sorption behavior of Am(III) and Eu(III) on [SG-Im]⁺ [DEHP]^? was studied from dilute nitric acid medium for the separation of Am(III) and Eu(III) from aqueous waste. The effect of time, concentrations of nitric acid and europium in aqueous phase on the distribution coefficient (K _d) was studied. The study indicated the possibility of using modified silica for the separation of Eu(III) from Am(III) with high separation factors (>50 at 0.1 M HNO₃).     

Luminescent and triboluminescent properties of europium(III) complex with cinnamic acid

An intensely emitting crystalline europium(III) complex with cinnamic acid [Eu(Cin)₃] _n and exhibiting triboluminescent properties is synthesized. It is established that the measured photo- and triboluminescence spectra are identical for the above polymeric non-centrosymmetric complex and are determined by the characteristic f-f luminescence of the europium(III) ion.     

Separation of yttrium(III) from iron(III) through liquid membrane impregnated with di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid

The selective transport of yttrium(III) in the presence of iron(III) through a supported liquid membrane (SLM) has been investigated by using di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (DEHPA) as a mobile carrier. Yttrium(III) with fast kinetics was preferentially transported from the feed solution of dilute acid into the product solution of 1M H₂SO₄, while most of iron(III) with slow kinetics remained in the feed solution. The effective separation of yttrium(III) from a large amount of iron(III) was accomplished by the selective transport of yttrium(III) through the SLM.     

Cloud point extraction equilibrium of lanthanum(III), europium(III) and lutetium(III) using di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid and Triton X-100

The cloud point extraction behaviors of lanthanoids(III) (Ln(III) = La(III), Eu(III) and Lu(III)) with and without di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (HDEHP) using Triton X-100 were investigated. It was suggested that the extraction of Ln(III) into the surfactant-rich phase without added chelating agent was caused by the impurities contained in Triton X-100. The extraction percentage more than 91% for all Ln(III) metals was obtained using 3.0 × 10⁻⁵ mol dm⁻³ HDEHP and 2.0% (v/v) Triton X-100. From the equilibrium analysis, it was clarified that Ln(III) was extracted as Ln(DEHP)₃ into the surfactant-rich phase. The extraction constant of Ln(III) with HDEHP and 2.0% (v/v) Triton X-100 were also obtained.     

Synergistic extraction behavior of samarium(III), europium(III) and dysprosium(III) with 1-nitroso-2-naphthol and 1,10-phenanthroline

The equilibrium extraction behavior of Sm(III), Eu(III) and Dy(III) from aqueous NaClO₄ solutions in the pH range of 4–9 at 0.1 M ionic strength into organic solutions of 1-nitroso-2-naphthol (HA) and 1,10-phenanthroline (Phen) has been studied. The equilibrium concentrations of Eu were assayed through the 344 keV photopeak of the¹⁵²Eu radiotracer used. The concentrations of Sm and Dy were measured by irradiating one mL portions of the organic extract and analyzing the 104 and 108 keV photopeaks of the short-lived neutron activation products,¹⁵⁵Sm and^165mDy, respectively. Quantitative extraction of Eu with 5×10^–2 M HA alone was obtained in the pH range of 6.7–7.8 with n-butanol, 7.4–8.5 with chloroform, 8.0–8.7 with ethyl acetate, 7.7–8.5 with isoamyl alcohol and 6.1–8.0 with methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK). But, Eu was extracted only to a maximum of 78% and 83% in the pH range of 8.3–8.9 and 7.4–8.1 with carbon tetrachloride and xylene, respectively. The extraction of Sm and Dy were found quantitative in the pH range of 6.3–7.0 and 6.6–7.1, respectively, with 5×10^–2 M HA alone in MIBK solutions. The synergistic extraction of Eu was quantitative in the pH range of 6.6–9.8 with chloroform, 7.8–8.9 with ethyl acetate, 7.7–8.5 with isoamyl alcohol and 6.0–9.6 with MIBK when 1×10^–2 M each of HA and Phen were employed. Sm and Dy were quantitatively extracted into MIBK solutions containing 5×10^–2 M each of HA and Phen in the pH range 6.0–7.5 and 6.1–7.5, respectively. The distribution ratios of these lanthanides (Ln) were determined as a function of pH, and HA and Phen concentrations. The analysis of the data suggests that these Ln are extracted as LnA₃ chelates when HA alone is used. In the presence of HA and Phen, both LnA₃(Phen) and LnA₃(Phen)₂ adducts are formed only in the MIBK system while LnA₃(Phen) complexes are the predominant ones in all other solvent systems studied. The extraction constants and the adduct formation constants of these complexes have been calculated.     

Pressure-induced phase transitions on a liquid crystalline europium(III) complex

The effect of pressure on the phase behavior of the liquid crystalline complex [Eu(bta)(3)L(2)] (bta is benzoyltrifluoroacetonate, and L is the Schiff base 2-hydroxy-N-octadecyl-4-tetradecyloxybenzaldimine) was studied by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and luminescence spectroscopy. The pressure was varied between ambient pressure and 8.0 GPa. [Eu(bta)(3)L(2)] exhibits a smectic A (SmA) phase at room temperature. The complex undergoes a transition from the SmA phase to a solid lamellar structure around 0.22 GPa and another transition from the solid lamellar phase to an amorphous state from 1.6 to 3.5 GPa. At low pressures, the smectic layer spacing increases, and the intermolecular distance decreases. Above 3.5 GPa, both the interlamellar and the intermolecular spacings hardly change, but the intensity of X-ray reflections exhibits a remarkable decrease and eventually vanishes. An interpretation of the changes in the molecular structure is given. It was found that less interdigitation of the alkyl chains situated in adjacent layers and/or a full extension of the alkyl chains occurred at low pressures and that the second phase transition was accompanied by a transfer of the hydrogen atom from the nitrogen atom of the imine group to the oxygen atom of the Schiff base ligand. The effect of applying pressure equals that of the lanthanide contraction on the phase behavior.     

Fluorescent properties of europium(III) complexes with polyacrylic acid containing graftedo-phenanthroline groups

Fluorescent properties of Eu^III complexes with polyacrylic acid containing graftedo-phenanthroline groups were studied. The presence ofo-phenanthroline groups (2%) in the macromolecular ligand provides a 2- to 3-fold increase in the fluorescence intensity as compared to that for Eu^III polyacrylates. The effect of concentration quenching of fluorescence, which is observed as the temperature decreases from 300 to 77 K, is explained by the shortening of the average Eu-Eu distances and by the increase in the efficiency of energy redistribution in the complex. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 12, pp. 2253–2255, December, 1997.     

Influence ofpH and concentration of complexing agents on fluorescence of europium (III) ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and europium (III) nitrilotriacetic acid complexes in aqueous solutions

The fluorescence of aqueous solutions of Eu(III) complexes withEDTA andNTA has been investigated. Intensities of the fluorescence bands have been measured as a function of complexone concentrations in the solutions and thepH. The results are interpreted in terms of the different forms of Eu(III) complexes and their relative stabilities.

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Einfluß vonpH und Konzentration der Komplexbildner auf die Fluoreszenz der Komplexe des Europium (III) mit Ethylendiamintetraessigsäure und Nitrilotriessigsäure in wäßrigen Lösungen

Zusammenfassung Die Fluoreszenz von wäßrigen Lösungen der Komplexe des Europium(III) mit Ethylendiamintetraessigsäure und Nitrilotriessigsäure wurde untersucht. Die Intensitäten der Fluoreszenzbanden in Abhängigkeit vonpH und Konzentration der Komplexbildner wurden auf der Basis vorkommender Komplexgeometrien und deren Stabilitäten interpretiert.

     

Luminescence of europium(III) β-diketonate complexes in a Nafion membrane

EuL₃ · phen complex compounds (L is benzoylacetone, dibenzoylmethane, or thenoyltrifluoroacetone; phen is 1,10-phenanthroline) were synthesized in a perfluorosulfonic membrane. The results of adsorption measurements suggest that the complexes experience steric hindrances in the membrane pores. The luminescence from intercalates is sensitized due to the increase in the degree of population of the ⁵ D ₀ excited state of europium(III) caused by the transfer of energy from the ligands. Depending on the type of β-diketonate ligand, the adsorption of water on the modified membrane can enhance or suppress the luminescence from the complex.     

Modified dipicolinic acid ligands for sensitization of europium(III) luminescence

The effect of substitution at the 4 and 3,5 positions in the pyridine ring of europium(III) pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate complexes has been investigated with particular emphasis on sensitization of the Eu3+ ion. Sensitization of the Eu3+ 615-nm emission was achieved through excitation of the ligands in which the 4 substituent was -H, -OH, and -Cl and the 3,5 position was -H. In these cases, the ligand-to-Eu3+ ratio was confirmed as being 3:1. The sensitization was found to increase following substitution of the 4 position in the order Cl > H > OH. This is attributed to energy transfer occurring from the ligands into different Eu3+ intra-atomic energy levels, with spin selection rules governing the efficiency of this process. The Eu3+ luminescence lifetime was measured and found to vary from 1.16 to 2.90 ms depending on the excitation energy, ligand, and solvent. For the case of the 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxy derivative, no sensitization was observed and a ligand-to-Eu3+ ratio of 1:1 was found. The solubility of these complexes in water and their long emission lifetime make them attractive for use as probes in biological systems.     

Characterization of europium(III) carbonate complexes in simulated groundwater by solvent extraction

The complex formation of Eu(III) by bicarbonate/carbonate ions has been studied at 0.1 M ionic strength and 25°C using synergistic solvent extraction system of 1-nitroso-2-naphthol and 1,10-phenanthroline in chloroform. Concentrations of bicarbonate (5·10^–3 to 1·10^–1 M) and carbonate (5·10^–4 to 1·10^–2 M) ions in the aqueous phase have been varied in the pH range of 8.0 to 9.1 to simulate ground and natural water compositions. Under these conditions, the following species have been identified: Eu(HCO₃)²⁺, Eu(HCO₃)₂ ⁺, Eu(CO₃)⁺ and Eu(CO₃)₂ ^–. Their conditional formation constants (log ) have been calculated as 4.77, 6.74, 6.92 and 10.42, respectively. These values suggest that the carbonate complexes of Eu(III) are highly stable.     

Synthesis and luminescent properties of europium(III) and Terbium(III) complexes with acylated derivatives of 2-aminobenzoic acid

The optimal conditions for complex formation in solutions and synthesis of solid Eu(III) and Tb(III) complexes with acylated derivatives of aminobenzoic acid have been determined. The character and degree of effect of organic solvents, additional ligands, and surfactants on the complex photoluminescence intensity have been established.     

Coordination compounds of europium(III), terbium(III), dysprosium(III), samarium(III), and gadolinium(III) with 2-acetylbenzoic acid

LnAcbenz₃ · 3H₂O complexes of Eu³⁺, Tb³⁺, Dy³⁺, Sm³⁺, and Gd³⁺ with 2-acetylbenzoic acid (HAcbenz) have been synthesized. The complexes have been studied by thermogravimetry and infrared and luminescence spectroscopy. According to IR spectroscopy data, the complexation of Acbenz^? with lanthanide ions occurs due to the bidentate coordination of carboxyl groups. According to thermal analysis, the complexes are dehydrated at a temperature above 140°C, and their thermodestruction begins at a temperature above 250°C. From the luminescence spectra measured at 77 and 300 K, it has been established that the integral luminescence intensity of EuAcbenz₃ · 3H₂O and TbAcbenz₃ ° 3H₂O is, respectively, 10 and 19 times higher than for tris-benzoates of the same metals. TbAcbenz₃ ° 3H₂O, the most intensively luminescing complex, is recommended for use as a promising luminescent material.     

Carrier-mediated transport of yttrium(III) through a supported liquid membrane containing TOPO in n-dodecane

Transport of yttrium(III) from nitrate medium through liquid membrane containing tri-n-octyl-phosphine oxide (TOPO) in n-dodecane, supported on a nucleoporous filter, into a strip solution with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) has been studied. The kinetic dependences of transport were obtained and compared with a model, resulting in calculation of permeability coeffients and initial fluxes of yttrium. The influence of salting-out agent, initial metal and nitric acid concentrations in the feed, and of concentration of carrier in membrane are discussed.     

A triboluminescent europium(III) complex

The crystal structure of (4,4′‐di­methyl‐2,2′‐bipyridyl)­tris­[3,3,3‐tri­fluoro‐1‐(2‐thenoyl)propan‐2‐onato]­europium(III), or more commonly (4,4′‐dimethyl‐2,2′‐bipyridyl)tris(2‐thenoyltrifluoro­acetonato)europium(III), [Eu(C₈H₄F₃O₂S)₃(C₁₂H₁₂N₂)], has been determined. Crystals of the complex emit vivid red light when scratched or fractured. This triboluminescent activity seems to correlate with the non‐centrosymmetric crystal structure and disorder of the thienyl rings and CF₃ groups which is present here and in similar compounds. While modeling the thienyl‐ring disorder, it was noted that the bond angle at the C atom replaced by S is a sensitive sign of even small rotational ring disorder. The coordination geometry of the Eu^III ion can be described as square antiprismatic, with coordination by the six O atoms of the three chelating β‐diketonate ligands and the two N atoms of the neutral bipyridyl ligand.     

Solvent extraction of lanthanum(III), europium(III) and lutetium(III) with fluorinated 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-5-pyrazolones into chloroform

A series of chelating reagents, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(2-fluorobenzoyl)-5-pyrazolone, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(3-fluorobenzoyl)-5-pyrazolone and 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(4-fluorobenzoyl)-5-pyrazolone, has been synthesized. The extraction of Ln(III), (Ln = La, Eu and Lu) into chloroform with these reagents at 30 +/- 1 degrees has been studied. The composition of the complexes extracted has been determined by the slope method, and the extraction constants K(ex), were measured. The presence of the fluorine atom in the reagents does not make the K(ex), values much different from those obtained with the parent pyrazolone.