Catalytic incineration of n-hexane on Pt/Al2O3

The catalytic incineration of n-hexane over a Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst has been studied using a fixed bed reaction. The reaction was carried out in dry air between 250 and 350 °C and at 1 atm pressure. The concentration of n-hexane was between 25 and 300 ppm. The reaction was found to be zero order in n-hexane concentration and the activation energy was found to be 21 kcal/mol. The zero order kinetics can be explained by a surface redox cycle known as Mars-van Krevelen mechanism in which the oxidation of surface Pt is the rate-controlling step.

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- Pt/Al₂O₃ . , 250–350°C 1 . - 25–300 .. - –21 /. , — , , , Pt.

     

Simplest model of self-oscillations in association reactions

The simplest scheme of association reactions is suggested, whose mathematical model permits the existence of self-oscillations.

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Thermal analysis of mercury(I) sulfate and mercury(II) sulfate

The thermal decomposition of mercury(I) and (II) sulfates has been investigated by thermogravimetry. The solid-state decomposition products have been characterized by infrared and Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and an X-ray diffraction method. It is concluded that mercury(I) sulfate decomposes in two steps, initially forming a mixture of metallic mercury and mercury(II) sulfate — the latter subsequently decomposes without forming a stable intermediate. The stoichiometry of disproportionation of mercury(I) sulfate and the thermal stability range of mercury(I) and mercury(II) sulfates have been established.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von Quecksilber(I) und (II)-sulfaten wurde durch Thermogravimetrie untersucht. Die Festphasen-Zersetzungsprodukte wurden durch Infrarot- und Ramanspektroskopie, Massenspektrometrie und Röntgendiffraktion charakterisiert. Es wurde gefolgert, dass Quecksilber(I)sulfat in zwei Stufen zersetzt wird, unter anfänglicher Bildung eines Gemisches von metallischem Quecksilber und Quecksilber(II)-sulfat, welches in der Folge ohne Bildung eines stabilen Zwischenproduktes zersetzt wird. Die Stöchiometrie der Disproportionierung des Quecksilber(I)sulfats und der Bereich der Thermostabilität der Quecksilber(I) und Quecksilber(II)sulfate wurden ermittelt.

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Résumé La décomposition thermique des sulfates de mercure(I) et de mercure(II) a été suivie par TG. On a caractérisé les produits de la décomposition en phase solide par spectroscopies infrarouge et Raman, spectrométrie de masse et diffraction des rayons X. On en a conclu que le sulfate de mercure(I) se décompose en deux étapes, formant initialement un mélange de mercure métallique et de sulfate de mercure(II), ce dernier se décomposant ensuite sans formation d'un intermédiaire stable. Les proportions stoechiométriques de la dismutation du sulfate de mercure(I) et de l'intervalle de stabilité thermique des sulfates de mercure(I) et de mercure(II) ont été établis.

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Hreels studies of Hads effect on NO adsorption on Pt(111)

HREELS studies of NO molecular adsorption on clean and hydrogen covered Pt(111) have revealed that a reversible transition between bridge (₁) and on-top (₂) states of NO_ads is realized in the (NO+H₂)/Pt(111) system. In the presence of H_ads the adsorption of NO in the ₁ state is inhibited and the main state of NO_ads is ₂. Upon heating the layer (₂-NO_ads+H_ads) hydrogen desorption is accompanied by on-top to bridge state conversion.

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NO Pt(III). , (NO+H₂)/Pt(III) (₁) (₂) NO. H NO ₁ , , ₂ NO. (₂-NO+H) NO .

     

Methane oxidation on vanadium oxide catalysts synthesized by molecular dispersion on aerosil

It has been found that (Si–O)₂V_2xO_5x–1 catalysts accelerate partial and complete oxidation of CH₄ at 450–550°C. The steps responsible for the rate of the overall reaction with the participation of N₂O at low temperatures involve single V-centers and , whereas in the oxidation by O₂ at higher temperatures V-clusters and O^2–-species take part.

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(Si–O)₂V_2xO_5x–1 CH₄ 450–550°C. , N₂O , V- , O₂ O^2–.

     

Kinetics of oxidation of some aliphatic ketones by ditelluratocuprate(III) in alkaline medium

The kinetics of oxidation of some ketones by ditelluratocuprate(III) were followed spectrophotometrically by estimating the disappearence of potassium ditelluratocuprate(III). The reaction follows first order kinetics in both substrates and oxidant. A correlation is found between the order of reactivity and partial rates of enolization of these ketones. By assuming that the mechanism of oxidation involves the enol form of the ketone in a slow step, the observed order of reactivity of these ketones is explained.

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(III) , (III). , , . . , , .

     

Applications of thermoelectrometry to metal-ion modified polyimide films

As part of a research program to decrease the electrical resistivity of polyimide films with ionic additives a variable temperature three probe electrical resistivity measurement system has been designed and constructed. Sample temperature, electrification time, atmosphere, and measurement mode are computer controlled. As a data interpretation aid, temperature cycled analysis can be routinely performed. Surface resistivities in the range 10³–10¹⁵ ohm and volume resistivities in the range 10⁵–10¹⁸ ohm-cm are theoretically measurable under well controlled experimental conditions from room temperature to 250°. The electrical resistivity measurement system is useful for the evaluation of polymer films or films in general. Application of the system for analysis of cobalt, lithium and tin ion-modified polyimide films and some experimental considerations are presented. Correlation of the electrical measurements with differential scanning calorimetry, thermomechanical analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis is demonstrated.

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Zusammenfassung Als Teil eines Forschungsprogramms zur Herabsetzung des elektrischen Widerstandes von Polyimidfilmen mit ionischen Additiven wurde ein 3-Proben-Meßsystem zur Ermittlung des elektrischen Widerstandes in Abhängigkeit von der Temperatur entworfen und konstruiert. Probentemperatur, Elektrisierungszeit, Atmosphäre und Meßmethoden waren computergesteuert. Als Dateninterpretationshilfe kann eine hinsichtlich der Temperatur zyklische Analyse routinemäßig ausgeführt werden. Die Oberflächenwiderstände sind im Bereich von 10³–10¹⁵ Ohm und die Volumenwiderstände im Bereich von 10⁵–10¹⁸ Ohm-cm unter gut kontrollierten experimentellen Bedingungen von Raumtemperatur bis 250° theoretisch meßbar. Das elektrische Widerstandmeßsystem ist nützlich für die Bewertung von Polymerfilmen oder Filmen im allgemeinen. Die Anwendung des Systems zur Analyse von mit Co-, Li- und Sn-Ionen modifizierten Polyimidfilmen und einige experimentelle Hinweise werden angegeben. Es wird gezeigt, daß die mit dem beschriebenen System erhaltenen Resultate mit durch DSC, thermomechanische Analyse und TG erhaltenen Werten korrelieren.

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The financial support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is gratefully appreciated. The assistance of John Swartzentruber in performing many of the measurements is recognized.     

Investigation of isomerization of n-pentane over supported Pt catalyst modified by adsorbed Bi and Pd

-Al₂O₃-supported Bi–Pt and Pd–Pt bimetallic catalysts were prepared by electrochemical metal adsorption. Isomerization of n-pentane was studied over these catalysts in a pulse reactor. It can be concluded from the results that the properties of these catalysts differ substantially from the base Pt/-Al₂O₃ catalyst. On the modified catalysts conversion and the yield of i-pentane was found to be lower although selectivity was better. The ratio of cracking reactions was also lower than over the base catalyst.It is very probable that the adsorbed bismuth was slowly desorbing from the catalyst surface during the experiments.

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Bi–Pt Pd–Pt -Al₂O₃. -, . , Pt/Al₂O₃. , - , . , . , .

     

Pt(alizarine)2 complex adsorbed on titanium dioxide as a sensitizer in photocatalytic evolution of dihydrogen

Pt(alizarine)₂ complex adsorbed on the surface of titanium dioxide has been found to cause spectral sensitization of the photocatalytic activity of TiO₂. Adsorption of the complex provides simultaneously sensitization of the photoprocess and catalysis of dark steps of dihydrogen formation.

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Studies on poly(ethylene terephthalate)/cotton blends by differential scanning calorimetry

DSC curves of polyster/cotton blends indicate that the glass transition temperature,T _g, of cotton varies with the blend composition. Standard curves for quality control purposes are presented and are based on either the cotton or PET transition peak areas. Factors that contribute to the size of the peak areas were determined: a composition coefficient factor and a thermal coefficient factor.

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Zusammenfassung Die DSC-Kurven von Polyster/Baumwoll-Gemischen zeigen, dass die Glas-Übergangstemperatur (T _g der Baumwolle sich mit der Zusammensetzung des Gemisches ändert. Standardkurven für Qualitätskontrollen werden gezeigt, welche auf den Übergangspeakflächen der Baumwolle oder des PETs beruhen. Die zur Grösse der Peakfläche beitragenden Faktoren wurden bestimmt: ein Zusammensetzungskoeffizient und ein thermischer Koeffizient.

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Résumé Les courbes DSC des combinaisons polyester/coton indiquent que la température de transition vitreuseT _g du coton varie avec la composition. On présente des courbes types pour le contrôle de la qualité d'après les surfaces des pics de transition du coton ou du PET. On a déterminé les facteurs qui influencent la dimension des surfaces des pics: l'un est en rapport avec la composition et l'autre avec le coefficient thermique.

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Effect of free phosphine on the reactivity of phosphine-containing rhodium(I) complexes

The photolysis products of SO₂-pentane-NO mixtures are N₂O, H₂O and a compound designated as RNO. Kinetic data obtained by OC method confirm the previously proposed scheme of photolysis. Also studied was the photolysis of SO₂, NO and cyclohexane mixtures. From comparison of spectral characteristics of RNO and its analog 2-methyl-2-nitrosopropane, the probable structure of RNO is suggested.

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SO₂--NO N₂O, H₂O , RNO. , , . SO₂ NO . RNO 2--2- RNO.

     

Intermediates of homogeneous deuterium exchange in alkanes catalyzed by Pt(II)

The rate constants and distribution of deuterated products of the H-D exchange in alkanes (C₁–C₈) have been measured for aqueous solutions of K₂PtCl₄. The reaction involves the intermediate formation of alkyl, 1,1-(carbene). 1,2-(olefin), 1,3-(cyclopropane) and 1,4-(cyclobutane) type hydrocarbon complexes. The selective attack of Pt(II) on the primary, secondary and tertiary C–H bonds in alkanes (110) is due to the predominance of steric over polar effects.

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H-D (C₁–C₈) K₂PtCl₄ , , 1,1-(), 1,2-(), 1,3-() 1,4-() . Pt(II) ., ., . C–H (110) .

     

Study of nitric oxide interaction with the Pt(100) surface by electron energy loss spectroscopy

The adsorption and dissociation of nitric oxide on the Pt(100) surface have been studied using Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy.

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Pt(100).

     

Catalytic properties of cobalt and manganese complexes with macromolecular ligands in the liquid-phase oxidation of ethylbenzene

The selective catalytic effect of transition metal complexes (in particular cobalt and manganese) with polymeric ligands is shown on the example of the liquid-phase oxidation of ethylbenzene. The catalytic activity depends on both the structure of the polymeric matrix and the nature of metal.

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Study of oxygen adsorption on Pt(110) surface with EELS

The forms of oxygen adsorbed on Pt(110) are characterized using Electron Energy loss Spectroscopy (EELS).

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Pt(110).

     

DTA of water-salt glasses

DTA investigations of glasses in the system Al₂(SO₄)₃-H₂O/55–65 mass% Al₂(SO₄)₃ revealed effects at the glass transformation (T _g), crystallization and melting temperature. During storage at ambient temperature,T _g increased, probably due to an annealing process; the increase was the least at the stability maximum for the glasses, at 61–63% Al₂(SO₄)₃.

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Zusammenfassung Gläser des Systems Al₂(SO₄)₃-H₂O mit 55–65 Masse-% Al₂(SO₄)₃ zeigen bei der DTA Effekte bei den Temperaturen von Glasumwandlung (T _g), Kristallisation und Schmelzen. Aufbewahren bei Raumtemperatur führt zum Ansteigen vonT _g, wahrscheinlich in Folge eines Temperprozesses; dieser Anstieg ist am geringsten bei der Zusammensetzung mit 61–63% Al₂(SO₄)₃, d. h. am Stabilitätsmaximum der Gläser.

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- 55–65 . % , _g, . _g, (61–63 .% ).

     

Effect of the medium in hexacyanoferrate (III)-iodide and peroxodisulfate-iodide reaction

The kinetics of the two reactions hexacyanoferrate (III)-iodide and peroxodisulfate-iodide in several isodielectric water-cosolvent mixtures have been studied. The results can be rationalized as a consequence of the cosolventwater interaction.

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Catalytic effects of copper(II) oxide and zinc(II) oxide on the thermal transitions of sodium and potassium persulfates

The thermal transitions of Na₂S₂O₈ and K₂S₂O₈ have been studied by means of a derivatograph in the presence of CuO or ZnO at various molar mixtures. A slight shift in the DTG peak of the first decomposition stage (persulfate into pyrosulfate) to higher temperature was noticed as the amount of oxide increases.The second decomposition stage (pyrosulfate into sulfate) was shown to proceed via the formation of double salts of alkali metal copper(II) sulfates and alkali metal zinc(II) sulfates, namely, Na₂Cu(SO₄)₂, K₂Cu(SO₄)₂, Na₂Zn(SO₄)₂ and K₂Zn(SO₄)₂. The reaction has a close relation to the semiconductivity of both oxides. The melting points recorded for these double salts were respectively 532, 634, 467 and 462°.The results were confirmed by the IR spectra of the reaction products.The double salts slowly decompose into the metal oxide, alkali metal sulfates, and sulfur trioxide.

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Zusammenfassung Die Wärmeübergänge von Na₂S₂O₈ und K₂S₂O₈ wurden in Gegenwart von CuO und ZnO in verschiedenen molaren Gemischen mittels eines Derivatographen untersucht. Mit steigendem Oxidanteil wurde eine kleine Verschiebung des DTG-Peaks der ersten Zersetzungsstufe (Persulfat zu Pyrosulfat) in Richtung der hhvöheren Temperaturen beobachtet.Es wurde gezeigt, daß die zweite Zersetzungsstufe (Pyrosulfat zu Sulfat) über die Bildung von Doppelsalzen des Alkalimetall-Kupfer(II) Sulfats und Alkalimetall-Zink(II)Sulfats, d.h. Na₂Cu(SO₄)₂, K₂Cu(SO₄)₂, Na₂Zn(SO₄)₂ und K₂Zn(SO₄)₂ verläuft. Die Reaktion ist eng mit dem Halbleiterverhalten beider Oxide verbunden. Die aufgezeichneten Schmelzpunkte dieser Doppelsalze waren in obiger Reihenfolge 532, 634, 467 und 462°.Die Ergebnisse wurden durch IR-Spektra der Reaktionsprodukte bestätigt.Die Doppelsalze werden langsam in Metalloxide, Alkalisulfate und Schwefeltrioxid zersetzt.

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Résumé Les transitions thermiques de Na₂S₂O₈ et K₂S₂O₈ en présence de CuO et de ZnO ont été étudiées à l'aide d'un Derivatograph pour diverses compositions molaires des mélanges. L'augmentation de la teneur en oxyde provoque un faible déplacement vers les températures plus élevées du pic TGD de la première étape de décomposition (persulfate pyrosulfate).La deuxième étape de la décomposition (pyrosulfate sulfate) s'effectue avec formation de sels doubles entre le sulfate du métal alcalin et le sulfate de cuivre(II) ou le sulfate de zinc(II), notamment Na₂Cu(SO₄)₂, K₂Cu(SO₄)₂, Na₂Zn(SO₄)₂ et K₂Zn(SO₄)₂. La relation est en étroit rapport avec le caractère semi-conducteur des deux oxydes. Les points de fusion enregistrés pour ces sels doubles s'élè vent respectivement à 532, 634, 467 et 462°.Les résultats sont confirmés par les spectres d'absorption infrarouge des produits de réaction.Les sels doubles se décomposent lentement avec formation de l'oxyde métallique, du sulfate du métal alcalin et de trioxyde de soufre.

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Na₂S₂O₈ K₂S₂O₈ ZnO . . , — — () — (II), : Na₂Cu(SO₄)₂, K₂Cu(SO₄)₂, Na₂Zn(SO₄)₂ K₂Zn(SO₄)₂. 532, 634, 467 462°. . , .

     

Rh and Pt catalysts activated by UHV treatments

The H₂–D₂ exchange activity of Rh powder was enhanced by high-temperature UHV treatment accompanied with an enrichment of the high-index faces of Rh. The thermal decomposition of H₂PtCl₆·6H₂O under UHV condition resulted in an extremely active Pt powder catalyst.

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H₂–D₂ Rh , - Rh - . H₂PtCl₆·6H₂O Pt .

     

Influence of the various forms of molybdena on the adsorptive and catalytic (dehydrogenation and hydrogenolysis) properties of molybdena-alumina catalysts

The contents of three forms of molybdenum oxide compounds in molybdena-alumina catalysts have been determined by their solubility in water and ammonia. The form which is readily soluble in water and reducible to Mo(IV) at 400°C and P_H2=10⁵ Pa is active in cyclohexane dehydration, and the forms soluble in water and ammonia are active in thiophene hydrogenolysis.

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. , 400°C P_{H 2}=I Mo(IV); — .