Thermal decomposition of complexes of cadmium(II) and mercury(II) with triphenylphosphanes

A series of substituted triphenylphosphane complexes of the type CdL₂X₂ (L= triorthotolylphosphane or trimetatolylphosphane; X=Cl⁻, Br⁻ or I⁻) and HgL₂X₂ (L=triphenylphosphane or triorthotolylphosphane) was prepared fresh. The thermal decomposition was carried out in air with heating rate programmed at 10°C min⁻¹ and it revealed that the complexes with ortho derivative were less stable and the triphenylphosphane moiety leaves along with halogen in the first step. All the complexes were stable up to 210°C. However, the stability order of the tetrahedral complexes was X=Cl>Br. Values of n, E, lnA and ΔS ^# have been approximated and compared. Complexes having Br have higher E _a, lnA and ΔS ^# values than that having Cl.     

Kinetics of the thermal decomposition of cadmium carbonate (CdCO3)

Cadmium carbonate used in the study was prepared from cadmium chloride, ammonium carbonate and ammonia. The X-ray powder diffraction, infrared spectral and chemical analysis conducted on the product show that the sample is of analytically acceptable purity. The thermal decomposition kinetics of cadmium carbonate was then studied by using the isothermal thermogravimetric method under a flow of dry nitrogen gas. The decomposition kinetics is best described by a two-dimensional phase boundary reaction mechanism (R ₂). An activation energy (E _a) of 135.006 kJ·mol^?1 and natural logarithm of the frequency factor (lnZ) of 16.754 were obtained in the range of 9 temperatures (400, 390, 380, 370, 360, 350, 340, 330 and 320°C).     

Kinetics of thermal decomposition of iron(III) dicarboxylate complexes

Summary Tris(dicarboxylate) complexes of iron(III) with oxalate, maleate, malonate and phthalate viz. K₃[Fe(C₂O₄)₃]×3H₂O (1), K₃[Fe(OOCCH₂COO)₃]×3H₂O (2), K₃[Fe(OOCCH=CHCOO)₃]×3H₂O (3), K₃[Fe(OOC-1,2-(C₆H₄)-COO)₃]×3H₂O (4) have been synthesized and characterized using a combination of physicochemical techniques. The thermal decomposition behaviour of these complexes have been investigated under dynamic air atmosphere upto 800 K. All these complexes undergo a three-step dehydration/decomposition process for which the kinetic parameters have been calculated using Freeman-Carrol model as well as using different mechanistic models of the solid-state reactions. The trisoxalato and trismalonato ferrate(III) complexes undergo rapid dehydration at lower temperature below 470 K. At moderately higher temperatures (i.e. >600 and 500 K, respectively) they formed bis chelate iron(III) complexes. The trismalonato and trismaleato complexes dehydrate with almost equal ease but the latter is much less stable to decomposition and yields FeCO₃ below 760 K. The cis-dicarboxylate complexes particularly with maleate(2-) and phthalate(2-) ligands are highly prone to the loss of cyclic anhydrides at moderately raised temperatures. The thermal decomposition of the tris(dicarboxylato)iron(II) to iron oxide was not observed in the investigated temperature range up to 800 K. The dehydration processes generally followed the first or second order mechanism while the third decomposition steps followed either three-dimensional diffusion or contracting volume mechanism.     

Kinetics and thermal decomposition of Fe(III) and UO2(II) complexes with embelin (2,5-dihydroxy-3-undecyl-P-benzoquinone)

The thermal decomposition of the complexes: [Fe(C₁₇H₂₄O₄)_1.5·2H₂O]_n and [UO₂(C₁₇H₂₄O₄·2H₂O]_n, and evaluation of kinetic parameters (E, Z andS) by making use of Piloyan-Novikova, Coats-Redfern and Horowitz-Metzger equations are reported. The complexes are found to decompose in three well defined steps involving random nucleation mechanism. The intermediates formed during decomposition usually undergo further decomposition without remaining stable over a considerable range of temperature.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird über die thermische Zersetzung der Komplexe [Fe(C₁₇H₂₄O₄)_1.5·2H₂O]_n und [UO₂(C₁₇H₂₄O₄)·2H₂O]_n und über die Ermittlung der kinetischen Parameter durch Anwendung der Piloyan-Novikova, der Coats-Redfern und der Horowitz-Metzger-Gleichungen berichtet. Die Komplexe werden in drei gut definierten Stufen mit Random-Keimbildungsmechanismus zersetzt. Die während der Zersetzung gebildeten Zwischenprodukte unterliegen stets einer weiteren Zersetzung, ohne in einem erheblichen Temperaturbereich Stabilität zu zeigen.

     

Solid-phase thermal decomposition of polynuclear nickel(II) and cobalt(II) complexes

Solid-phase thermal decomposition of polynuclear Ni^II and Co^II pivalate complexes was studied by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry. The decomposition of the polynuclear (from bi-to hexanuclear) Co^II carboxylate complexes is accompanied by aggregation to form a volatile octanuclear complex. Thermolysis of the polynuclear NiII carboxylates results in their destructure, and the phase composition of the decomposition products is determined by the nature of coordinated ligands. Published in Russian in Izvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 2, pp. 250—260, February, 2006.     

The thermal decomposition of platinum(II) and (IV) complexes

The decomposition characteristics of Pt(II) and Pt(IV) complexes in hydrogen, air and argon were investigated by thermal gravimetric and differential thermal analysis. Based on weight-loss measurements, the thermal stability in hydrogen increased in the order: hexachloroplatinic acid<platinum acetyl acetonate<platinum diamino dinitrite<tetrammine platinous hydroxide<tetrammine platinous chloride<platinum phthalocyanine; whereas in air, the order was: hexachloroplatinic acid<tetrammine platinous hydroxide<platinum acetyl acetonate<platinum diamino dinitrite<tetrammine platinous chloride. The platinum complexes were more stable in air than in hydrogen where decomposition was observed in all platinum samples at temperatures below 200°C.     

Kinetics of thermal decomposition of mixed-ligand nikkel(II) and copper(II) complexes of 4-acyl pyrazolone derivative and pyridine

Thermal behaviors of two mixed-ligand complexes, [Ni(PMPP-SAL)(Py)₃] and [Cu(PMPP-SAL)Py]·MeOH, (PMPP-SAL=1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(salicylidene hydrazide)-propenylidene-pyrazolone-5, Py=pyridine), were studied by TG-DTG-DTA in dynamic air atmosphere. The complexes show the loss of pyridine molecule is followed by the decomposition of the PMPP-SAL anion and give respective metal oxides as residues. Meanwhile, the Ozawa-Flynn-Wall model-free analyses and multivariate non-linear regressions were applied to perform single and overall steps optimization. Kinetic parameters were given and the most probable mechanism functions were suggested in this study.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the Co(II)-assisted oxidation of thioureas by dioxygen

Catalytic oxidation of N,N'-dimethylthiourea and thiourea by dioxygen in water using a new cobalt(II) complex of octasulfophenyltetrapyrazinoporphyrazine was performed under mild conditions. The reaction is shown to include the formation of an intermediate anionic five-coordinate complex followed by an unusual two-electron oxidation to produce the corresponding urea and elemental sulfur (S8). Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for the different reaction steps of the process were determined. Drastic differences in catalytic activity of cobalt and iron octasulfophenyltetrapyrazinoporphyrazines were observed.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by Mn(II)-bis-salicylaldimine complexes

Summary The tetradentateSchiff bases N,N-bis(salicylidene) ethylenediamine (salen), N,N-bis-(salicylidene) hexylenediamine (salhex), and N,N-bis(salicylidene)-o-phenylenediamine (sal-o-phen) are very strongly adsorbed by cation exchange resins (Dowex-50W) with manganese(II) as a counter ion, forming stable complexes. The kinetics of the catalytic decomposition of H₂O₂ in presence of these complexes has been studied in aqueous medium. The decomposition reaction is first order with respect to H₂O₂ in the case ofsalen andsal-o-phen and third order in the case ofsalhex. The greater the ligand methylene chain length or the greater the steric effect of the ligand, the greater will be the rate of reaction. The reaction is governed by the entropy of activation. A reaction mechanism is proposed.

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Kinetik und Mechanismus der von Mn(II)-bis-Salicylaldimin — Komplexen katalysierten Zersetzung von Wasserstoffperoxid

Zusammenfassung Die teradentatenSchiffschen Basen N,N-bis-Salicyliden-ethylendiamin (salen), N,N-bis-Salicyliden-Hexylendiamin (salhex) und N,N-bis-Salicyliden-o-phenylendiamin (sal-o-phen) werden von Kationenaustauschen (Dowex-50W) mit Mangan(II) als Gegenion unter der Bildung stabiler Komplexe adsorbiert. Die Kinetik der katalytischen Zersetzung von H₂O₂ in Gegenwart dieser Komplexe wurde in wäßrigem Medium untersucht. Die Zersetzungsreaktion ist erster Ordnung bezüglich H₂O₂ in den Fällensalen undsal-o-phen und dritter Ordnung im Fall vonsalhex. Die Reaktionsgeschwindigkeit steigt mit der Länge der Methylenkette des Liganden und mit dessen Raumbedarf und wird von der Aktivierungsentropie bestimmt. Ein Reaktionsmechanismus wird vorgeschlagen.

     

Thermal decomposition of metal complexes with thioureas

Thermal decomposition of methyl and dimethylthiourea complexes of several transition metals and of cadmium complexes with several thioureas and ureas were studied by thermogravimetric analysis in air and vacuum and stability relations established. In vacuum, dimethylthiourea complexes decompose to a mixture of metal chloride and sulfide; the organic products include dimethylthiourea, methylisothiocyanate, HCl and polymerized material. In air, intermediates are formed in which part of the organic ligand is retained followed by complete decomposition to inorganic salts at higher temperatures. The intermediate contains little sulfur and appears to be a substituted urea compound.     

Kinetics and reaction mechanism for the thermal decomposition of some even chain lead(II) carboxylates

The kinetics of the thermal decomposition of lead(II) dodecanoate, tetradecanoate and octadecanoate have been studied thermogravimetrically in the temperature range 298–1073 K by the modified method of Freeman and Carroll. The thermogravimetric curves show that while the octadecanoate decomposes in one single step to lead oxide, the dodecanoate and tetradecanoate decompose in two stages to lead oxide. The kinetic results show all the reactions, except the second step breakdown of dodecanoate (which is nearly unity), to be of zero order. Activation energy values are presented for the desorption of carbon dioxide and the diffusion controlled rate of formation of a degradative intermediate identified as a ketone. Tentative mechanisms are advanced to explain the degradative route of these compounds.     

Studies of thermal decomposition of palladium(II) complexes with olefin ligands

Thermal decomposition kinetics of ML₂ (M = Ni(II) and Co(II); L = 5-(2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)hydrazono)-1,3-dimethylpyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione) complexes were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The first decomposition process of the NiL₂ and CoL₂ complexes occurs in the temperature range of 320–350 °C. Kinetics parameters corresponding to this step, such as activation energy, E_α, and apparent pre-exponential factor, ln A_aap, were calculated from the thermogravimetric data at the heating rates of 5, 10, 15 and 20 K min⁻¹ by differential (Friedman's equation) and integral (Flynn–Wall–Ozawa's equation) methods. The results show that the activation energy evidently depends on the extent of conversion. As far as their activation energy is concerned, NiL₂ complex shows a higher thermal stability than the CoL₂ complex.     

Kinetics and mechanism of electroreduction of Pd(II) complexes

The kinetics and mechanism of processes of reduction of Pd(II) complexes with a number of inorganic (NH₃ , Cl^– , etc.) and organic (ethylenediamine, glycine, -alanine, etc.) ligands on a dropping-mercury electrode and a Pd electrode in solutions with various concentrations of ligands, hydrogen ions, and supporting electrolytes are reviewed. The nature of electrochemical and chemical steps of processes of reduction of various complexes of Pd(II) is discussed.Translated from Elektrokhimiya, Vol. 40, No. 12, 2004, pp. 1494–1502.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by Kravtsov.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the reaction oftrans-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine-N N N' N'-tetra-acetatomanganate(III) with substituted thioureas in aqueous medium

Summary The kinetics of reduction of [Mn^III(cydta)]^– (where H₄cydta=trans-cyclohexane-1,2-diamine-N N N' N'-tetraacetic acid) by some thiourea reductants have been studied in aqueous solution by stopped-flow techniques in the pH ranges 2.5–4.5 and 9.2–10.2. An initial increase in absorbance followed by a steady decrease indicated the formation of a precursor complex prior to the electron transfer step. The reactions are first order in both oxidant and reductant. The observed increase in rate in going from low to high pH is attributed to the difference in reactivities of the aqua and hydroxo species of the Mn^III complex; the higher reactivity of the latter is consistent with the formation of a ligand-bridged activated species prior to electron transfer. The reactivity order for the thiourea derivatives follows the order of their reported substituent effects.     

Platinum(II) and palladium(II) complexes with substituted pyrimidines

Summary Platinum(II) and Palladium(II) complexes with 2-mercaptopyrimidine, 2-thiocytosine (4-aminopyrimidine 2-thione), and isocytosine (2-amino-4-hydroxy pyrimidine) were prepared and characterised by elemental analysis, conductivity data, i.r.,¹H n.m.r. and¹³C n.M.r. spectral studies. 2-Mercaptopyrimidine and 2-thiocytosine are coordinated to the metal ion through N(3) and C₂S, thus forming a four-membered chelate ring. Isocytosine acts as a monodentate ligand and coordinates to the metal ion through N(1). All the complexes are non-electrolytes.     

Mesophase behaviour and thermal stability of octa-alkoxy substituted phthalocyaninatocobalt (II) complexes

Cobalt (II) phthalocyanines substituted with eight alkoxy chains in the peripheral (2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24) positions were prepared. The alkoxy chain length was varied between n-butyloxy (C₄H₉O) and n-octadecyloxy (C₁₈H₃₇O). Studies by polarizing optical microscopy and high temperature X-ray diffraction revealed that all the complexes are liquid crystalline and that they exhibit a hexagonal columnar mesophase (Col_h). Transition enthalpies were determined by differential scanning calorimetry. The clearing point could only be observed for compounds with a chain length longer than C₁₃H₂₇O. Both the melting and clearing points decrease with increasing chain length. The transition temperatures of these discotic metallomesogens are higher than those of the corresponding metal-free phthalocyanines, but are comparable with those of the corresponding copper (II) compounds. The thermal decomposition of the compounds was studied by thermogravimetry.     

Mesophase behaviour and thermal stability of octa-alkoxy substituted phthalocyaninatocobalt (II) complexes

Cobalt (II) phthalocyanines substituted with eight alkoxy chains in the peripheral (2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24) positions were prepared. The alkoxy chain length was varied between n-butyloxy (C₄H₉O) and n-octadecyloxy (C₁₈H₃₇O). Studies by polarizing optical microscopy and high temperature X-ray diffraction revealed that all the complexes are liquid crystalline and that they exhibit a hexagonal columnar mesophase (Col_h). Transition enthalpies were determined by differential scanning calorimetry. The clearing point could only be observed for compounds with a chain length longer than C₁₃H₂₇O. Both the melting and clearing points decrease with increasing chain length. The transition temperatures of these discotic metallomesogens are higher than those of the corresponding metal-free phthalocyanines, but are comparable with those of the corresponding copper (II) compounds. The thermal decomposition of the compounds was studied by thermogravimetry.     

Studies on nickel(II) complexes of N-aryl thioureas

The preparation and properties of the crystalline compounds of the type NiL ₄Cl₂, NiL ₂Cl₂ and NiLCl₂ (L=N-aryl thioureas) are described. Analytical, conductometric, magnetic and spectral data (infrared and electronic)_show that complexes of the type NiL ₄Cl₂ possess octahedral structure and those of NiL ₂Cl₂ and NiLCl₂ are characterised as distorted octahedral in solid state. The ligand field parametersD _q ,B and calculated from electronic spectral data, suggest a weak field for all the ligands. Metal sulphur bonding for all ligands is adduced from infrared and far infrared spectral studies.

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Untersuchungen an Nickel(II) Komplexen von N-Aryl-thioharnstoff Derivaten

Zusammenfassung Darstellung und Eigenschaften der kristallinen Verbindungen vom Typ NiL ₄Cl₂, NiL ₂Cl₂ und NiLCl₂ (L=N-Arylthioharnstoff) werden beschrieben. Magnetische Eigenschaften, Leitfähigkeitsmessungen, analytische und spektroskopische Daten beweisen, daß die Komplexe vom Typ NiL ₄Cl₂ oktaedrische Struktur besitzen; die Komplexe vom Typ NiL ₂Cl₂ und NiLCL₂ weisen eine verzerrt oktaedrische Geometrie auf. Die Ligandenfeld-ParameterD _q ,B und , die aus Elektronenanregungsspektren berechnet wurden, zeigen ein schwaches Feld für alle untersuchten Liganden an Aus Untersuchungen der Spektren des IR und fernen IR folgt, daß die Komplexe eine Metall—Schwefel-Bindung aufweisen.

     

Kinetics and mechanism of copper(II) induced decomposition of 9-diazofluorene

The kinetics and products of the decompositon of 9-diazofluorene by copper(II) tetrafluoroborate in acetonitrile solvent have been investigated. The reaction is first order with respect to both 9-diazofluorene and copper(II) tetrafluoroborate. A reaction mechanism has also been proposed.     

A thermal decomposition study of some nickel(II)thioureachloride complexes

TG/DTA and Thermal Degradation Mass spectrometry (TDMS) data are presented for a series of nickel(II)thiourea chloride complexes: NiL₄Cl₂:L=thiourea or methyl-, dimethyl-, tetramethyl-, di-n-butyl, naphthyl-, ethylene- or allylthiourea. Two different thermal decomposition mechanisms are proposed for these complexes, and it is apparent that the thermal decomposition mechanism adopted by a particular complex depends on the structure of the relevant thiourea ligand and not on the nature of the halide ligand or on the existence of geometrical isomerism for these complexes.

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Zusammenfassung Durch TG, DTA und thermodegradative Massenspektrometrie (TDMS) von Nickel(II)-thioharnstoff-chlorid-Komplexen, NiL₄Cl₂ (L=Thioharnstoff oder Methyl-, Dimethyl-, Tetramethyl-, Di-n-butyl-, Naphthyl-, Vinyl- oder Allylharnstoff), erhaltene Daten werden angegeben. Zwei verschiedene Mechanismen werden für die thermische Zersetzung vorgeschlagen. Es ist offensichtlich, daß der Mechanismus, nach der die thermische Zersetzung eines gegebenen Komplexes verläuft, von der Struktur des relevanten Thioharnstoffliganden und nicht von der Natur des Halidliganden oder vom Vorliegen einer geometrischen Isomerie abhängt.

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