A shock tube study of vibrational relaxation in SO2, SO2Ar and SO2He

Vibrational relaxation times in SO₂, SO₃Ar (11%, 20% and 54% SO₂) and SO₂He (9.5% SO₂) were measured behind incident shock waves using the laser schlieren technique in the temperature ranges 550–1200 K, 700–2100 K and 700–1600 K respectively for the three systems. An analysis of the density gradient signals revealed a double exponential behaviour consistent with earlier studies. The fast relaxation rates were not quantitatively studied and the slow relaxation rates were found to fit the following equations:

where Pτ is the relaxation time in atm μs and T is in °K. The collision numbers corresponding to the slower rates were found to agree well with a recent theoretical calculation using SSH-Tanczos theory.     

Structures of SO4 and Na2SO4

Full structure determinations of SO₄ and molecular Na₂SO₄ have been made using an atom superposition and electron delocalization molecular orbital theory. A C₁ structure in the form of a planar bent SO₂ + O₂ adduct is favored for SO₄. In Na₂SO₄, xxx edges of tetrahedral SO₄^2?.     

Investigation of phase equilibria in the systems K2SO4Sc2(SO4)3, Rb2SO4Sc2(SO4)3 and Cs2SO4Sc2(SO4)3

Phase diagrams of the systems K₂SO₄Sc₂(SO₄)₃, Rb₂SO ₄Sc₂(SO₄)₃ and Cs₂SO₄ Sc₂(SO₄)₃ have been investigated by X-ray diffraction phase analysis and differential thermal analysis techniques. A salient feature of all the systems is the formation of M₃Sc(SO₄)₃, which melt incongruently, and MSc(SO₄)₂, which on heating decompose in the solid state.     

The mechanism of SO2 oxidation by CH3O2 radicals. Rate coefficients for the reactions of CH3O2 with SO2 and NO

The reactions of CH₃O₂ with SO₂ and NO have been studied by steady state photolysis of azomethane in the presence of O₂SO₂→NO mixtures at 296 K and 1 atm total pressure. The quantum yield of NO oxidation by CH₃O₂ radicals is increased substantially when SO₂ is added to the system indicating an SO₂ induced chain oxidation of NO. The rate law gives k₁/k₂ = (2.5 ± 0.5) × 10^?3 for CH₃O₂ + SO₂ → CH₃O₂SO₂ (1), CH₃O₂ + NO → CH₃O + NO₂ (2). Combining this ratio with the absolute value of k₁ = 8.2 × 10^?15 cm³ s^?1 gives k₂ = 10^{?11.5 ± 02} cm³ s^?1.     

Infrared multiphoton excitation of SO2 to fluorescent states

SO₂ molecules excited under essentially collision-free conditions by intense (>20 G/Wcm²) CO₂ laser pulses give off a broad UV—visible luminescence through inverse electronic relaxation. Unlike in larger polyatomics, the infrared multiphoton excitation process is controlled by the laser intensity and not the laser fluence.     

The phase diagram of the system La2(SO4)3Ag2SO4

The phase diagram of the system La₂(SO₄)₃Ag₂SO₄ was studied by DTA, XRD, SEM, and optical methods. One double salt is formed at 67 mole% La₂(SO₄)₃ and this melts incongruently at 876±6°C. A eutectic is formed at 8 mole% La₂(SO₄)₃ and at a temperature of 618±3°C. Suppression of decomposition was effected by the sealed tube method, but some reference is made to experiments conducted with a flowing atmosphere of SO₃, SO₂ and O₂.     

Vibrational relaxation in SO2

SSH—Tanczos calculations are carried out to estimate the energy transfer probabilities and the slow vibrational relaxation time in SO₂ in the temperature range 300–2000 K. The theoretical results suggest a series process below 1000 K, and a complex series/parallel process above that temperature for the vibrational relaxation in SO₂. The theoretical results are compared with the known experimental data.     

The synthesis and vibrational spectra of the antimony(V)fluoride-fluorosulfates SbF3(SO3F)2, SbF4(SO3F) and Sb2F9(SO3F)

The synthesis of the title compounds by a variety of routes is described. These routes involve the oxidation of antimony(III)fluoride by bis(fluorosulfuryl)peroxide and the use of non-statistical ligand redistribution reactions. Complex formation with ClO₂SO₃F leads to ClO₂[SbF_n(SO₃F)_6-n], with n=3 or 4. Polarized Raman data and low temperature infrared data are reported. All antimony(V)fluoride-fluorosulfates are found to have fluorosulfate bridges with SbF₃(SO₃F)₂ and SbF₄(SO₃F) being polymers. Ionic formulations for the ClO⁺₂ complexes are again based on vibrational spectra.     

Regioselective bromination of aromatic compounds with Br2/SO2Cl2 over microporous catalysts

A new selective brominating system Br₂/SO₂Cl₂/zeolite, has been discovered. Partially cation-exchanged Ca²⁺-Y zeolite efficiently catalyzes the selective para-bromination of neat chlorobenzene (CB) by Br₂/SO₂Cl₂ affording a CB conversion of ∼89% and a para-selectivity of ∼97%. During the bromination reaction, SO₂Cl₂ oxidizes HBr, prevents its accumulation within the zeolite pores and yields a more active brominating species. The Ca²⁺-Y catalyst was found to be stable under the bromination conditions, and can easily be regenerated by calcination. The Br₂/SO₂Cl₂/Ca²⁺-Y brominating system could be applicable to other activated aromatic compounds such as o-xylene, toluene and fluorobenzene.     

Preparation of CuAsF6 and Ni[AsF6]2.2SO2

Arsenic pentafluoride reacts with excess copper in sulphur dioxide to give CuAsF₆. A similar reaction with elemental nickel yields Ni(AsF₆)₂.2SO₂, the structure of which is discussed. The X-ray powder diffraction photograph of CuAsF₆ was indexed on a rhombohedral unit cells a = 5.49±.01Å, α = 55.7±.1°, V = 105.4ų, Z = 1, and is of the same structural type as LiSbF₆ showing that the cuprous ion is octahedrally surrounded by fluorines. Comparison of the unit cell volume of CuAsF₆ with other structurally similar hexafluoroarsenate salts shows that the effective volume of cuprous ion is small indicating substantial anion-cation interaction. Arsenic pentafluoride reacts with Monel in the presence of sulphur dioxide give a mixtures of CuAsF₆ and Ni[AsF₆]₂.2SO₂.     

一种SO2固定及用于制备BaSO3或BaSO4的方法

在常温常压下,由乙二胺（EDA）和乙二醇及其衍生物（EGs）组成的混合体系可捕集SO₂并转化为一种SO₂储集材料（SO₂SM）。EDA+EGs体系呈现了强的捕集性能（0.364~0.662 g_SO2·g_absorbent^-1）。FTIR,XPS和XRD结果确证了SO₂SM为一种烷基亚硫酸盐。以EG-SO₂SM为原料制备具有多种形貌的BaSO₃或BaSO₄,在此过程中,EG-SO₂SM不仅提供了原材料,而且可以释放EDA和EG用作表面活性剂,调控晶体的结晶化过程。     

The “Base-catalysed” fluorination of SO2 by XeF2

The fluorination of SO₂ by XeF₂ in the presence of compounds of the type MX (M = NMe₄, Cs, K; X = F, Cl) is described.Reaction mechanisms are proposed in which the XeF₂ functions as a weak Lewis acid.     

Kinetics of the dehydration of CsNd(SO4)2 4 H2O

The kinetics of the dehydration of CsNd(SO₄)₂ · 4 H₂O to CsNd(SO₄)₂ · H₂O and then to CsNd(SO₄)₂ are studied by isothermal weight change. The reactions are phase-boundary-controlled. Reaction mechanism and activation energy depend on sample weight.     

一种SO2固定及用于制备BaSO3或BaSO4的方法

在常温常压下,由乙二胺（EDA）和乙二醇及其衍生物（EGs）组成的混合体系可捕集SO₂并转化为一种SO₂储集材料（SO₂SM）。EDA+EGs体系呈现了强的捕集性能（0.364~0.662 g_SO2·gabsorbent^-1）。FTIR,XPS和XRD结果确证了SO₂SM为一种烷基亚硫酸盐。以EG-SO₂SM为原料制备具有多种形貌的BaSO₃或BaSO₄,在此过程中,EG-SO₂SM不仅提供了原材料,而且可以释放EDA和EG用作表面活性剂,调控晶体的结晶化过程。     

The molecular structure of selenonyl fluoride,SeO2F2, and sulfuryl fluoride,SO2F2, as determined by gas-phase electron diffraction

The molecular structure of selenonyl fluoride (SeO₂F₂) and sulfuryl fluoride (SO₂F₂) has been studied by gas-phase electron diffraction. The geometries of both molecules are consistent with predictions of VSEPR (valence-shell electron-pair repulsion) theory. The results for the more important distance (r_a), bond angle, and r.m.s. amplitude (l) parameters with estimated uncertainties estimated at 2σ are for SeO₂F₂r(Se = 0) = 1.575 Å (0.002), r(Se-F) = 1.685 Å (0.002), ∠OSeO = 126.2° (0.5), ∠FSeF = 94.1° (0.5), l(Se = 0) = 0.0440 Å (0.0046), l(Se-F) = 0.0472 Å (0.0042), and for SO₂F₂r(S = 0) = 1.397 Å (0.002), r(S-F) = 1.530 Å (0.002), ∠OSO = 122.6° (1.2), ∠FSF = 96.7° (1.1), l(S = 0) = 0.0331 Å (0.0015), l(S-F) = 0.0393 Å (0.0018).     

Untersuchung des Systems NaAl(SO4)2?CsAl(SO4)2?H2O bei 25°C und der daraus entstehenden festen Phasen

The solubility diagram of the system NaAl(SO₄)₂–CsAl(SO₄)₂–H₂O was investigated at 25°C. This is a system in which -and -alums participate. The fields of cristallization are outlined. There is one wide field of cesium aluminium alum and one, very narrow, of sodium aluminium alum. The eutonic point of the system lies at the composition of the liquid phase corresponding to 27.90 wt.% NaAl(SO₄)₂ and 0.008 wt.% CsAl(SO₄)₂. It was found that mixed crystals are not formed in the system. The solid phases were investigated by X-ray diffraction andDTA.     

Cyclic M(SO2) (M=Zn,Cd) and its Anions: Matrix Infrared Spectra and DFT Calculations

Reaction of laser ablated zinc and cadmium atoms with SO₂ molecules was studied by low temperature matrix isolation infrared spectroscopy. Cyclic M(SO₂) and anion M(SO₂)^- (M=Zn, Cd) were produced in excess argon and neon, which were identified by ³⁴SO₂ and S¹⁸O₂ isotopic substitutions. The observed infrared spectra and molecular structures were confirmed by density functional theoretical calculations. Natural charge distributions indicated significant electron transfer from s orbitals of zinc or cadmium metal atom to SO₂ ligand and cyclic M(SO₂) complexes favored “ion pair” M⁺(SO₂)^- formation, which were trapped in low temperature matrices. In addition Zn-O or Cd-O bond in M(SO₂) exhibited strong polarized covalent character. Reaction of Hg atom with SO₂ was also investigated, but no reaction product was observed, due to the relativistic effect that resulted in the contraction of 6s valence shell and high ionization potential of Hg atom     

Structural and vibrational studies of Li[Kx(NH4)1−x]SO4 and Li2KNH4(SO4)2 mixed crystals

Mixed crystals of Li[K_x(NH₄)_1−x]SO₄ have been obtained by evaporation from aqueous solution at 313 K using different molar ratios of mixtures of LiKSO₄ and LiNH₄SO₄. The crystals were characterized by Raman scattering and single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction. Two types of compound were obtained: Li[K_x(NH₄)_1−x]SO₄ with x?0.94 and Li₂KNH₄(SO₄)₂. Different phases of Li[K_x(NH₄)_1−x]SO₄ were yielded according to the molar ratio used in the preparation. The first phase is isostructural to the room-temperature phase of LiKSO₄. The second phase is the enantiomorph of the first, which is not observed in pure LiKSO₄, and the last is a disordered phase, which was also observed in LiKSO₄, and can be assumed as a mixture of domains of two preceding phases. In the second type of compound with formula Li₂KNH₄(SO₄)₂, the room-temperature phase is hexagonal, symmetry space group P6₃ with cell-volume nine times that of LiKSO₄. In this phase, some cavities are occupied by K⁺ ions only, and others are occupied by either K⁺ or NH₄⁺ at random. Thermal analyses of both types of compounds were performed by DSC, ATD, TG and powder X-ray diffraction. The phase transition temperatures for Li[K_x(NH₄)_1−x]SO₄x?0.94 were affected by the random presence of the ammonium ion in this disordered system. The high-temperature phase of Li₂KNH₄(SO₄)₂ is also hexagonal, space group P6₃/mmc with the cell a-parameter double that of LiKSO₄. The phase transition is at 471.9 K.     

Multiphoton laser excitation of SO2 AT 248 nm

Irradiation of SO₂ with the focused output of a KrF laser (248 nm) gave rise to intense emission bands from SO A (³Π_i), formed by excitation of SO X(³Σ^?). The latter is produced via sequential two-photon excitation of SO₂ leading to fragmentation. Quenching data for SO₂ and He are presented. The application of these results for an optically pumped SO laser is considered.     

Glass formation in the Al2(SO4)3-AlCl3-H2O system

Glass formation boundaries in the Al₂(SO₄)₃-AlCl₃-H₂O system were determined. The glass-formation abilities and crystallization resistance of samples were studied. A glass formation mechanism was suggested. Comparative analysis of the glass-formation abilities of samples of the Al₂(SO₄)₃-Al(NO₃)₃-H₂O and Al₂(SO₄)₃-AlCl₃-H₂O systems was carried out.