Acidity function scale for H2SO4 solutions in phenol-acetone solvents with low water content at 25°C

The indicator method was employed to measure the acidity function H ₀ ^S of H₂SO₄ solutions in solvents consisting of an equimolar mixture of phenol and acetone with 0.8% water (from 3.6·10^–4 to 2.6·10^–2 M H₂SO₄) and 2.5% water (from 4.3·10^–4 to 0.32 M H₂SO₄) and of phenol and acetone in a molar ratio of 1:1.5 with 0.67% water (from 1.63·10^–4 to 7.77·10^–2 M H₂SO₄) and 2.09% water (from 4.49·10^–4 to 0.35 M H₂SO₄) at 25°C. The indicators employed were 4- and 2-nitroaniline.Deceased.N. N. Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 117977 Moscow. Lenneftekhim Scientific-Commercial Association, St. Petersburg. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 1, pp. 72–78, January, 1992.     

Polarographic study of a triazolobenzodiazepine: Estazolam

Summary The polarographic behaviour of 8-chloro-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo(4,3-a)-(1,4)-benzodiazepine (estazolam) was studied in the pH range 3–10. The reduction process is irreversible and the current is diffusion-controlled. The linear relationship between current and estazolam concentration permits its polarographic determination in the range 3.4·10^–7–1.0·10^–4 M. The detection limit was 1.7·10^–7 M. The reproducibility of the method in terms of its relative standard deviation was 1.00% and 1.14% using ten determinations at the 2.4·10^–5 M and 3.4·10^–6 M levels respectively.

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Polarographische Untersuchung des Triazolbenzodiazepins Estazolam

     

Modeling of iron adsorption on HTTA-loaded polyurethane foam using Freundlich,Langmuir and D-R isotherm expressions

The sorption of Fe(III) at low pH range from 1 to 4.5 on open cell polyether type HTTA-loaded polyurethane foam has been carried out using batch technique. The optimum shaking time for 2.5· 10^–4M solution of Fe(III) was found to be 30 minutes. The concept of macropore and micropore nature of polyurethane foam sorbent offers unique advantages of adsorption. Freundlich and Langmuir adsorption isotherms are followed at low concentration range from 1·10^–4 to 3·10^–4M solution of Fe(III). The Freundlich constant (1/n=0.46±0.013 andK=9.16±1.39 mg·g^–1) and Langmuir isotherm constants(M=21.78 mg·g^–1 andb=88.41±9.731·g^–1) were established. The sorption mean free energyE=12.22±0.09 kJ·mol^–1 and loading capacityC _m =145.21±6.1 mg·g^–1 were evaluated using Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm, which suggested that the adsorption mechanism was chemisorption.     

Modeling the Proton Transport in Orthoperiodic and Orthotelluric Acids and Their Salts

Orthoperiodic and orthotelluric acids, their salts MIO₆H₄ (M = Li, Rb, Cs) and CsH₅TeO₆, and dimers of the salt · acid type are calculated within density functional theory B3LYP and basis set LanL2DZ complemented by the polarizationd,p-functions. According to calculations, the salt · acid dimerization is energetically favorable for compounds MIO₆H₄ · H₅IO₆ (M = Rb, Cs) and CsIO₆H₄ · H₆TeO₆. The dimerization energy is equal to 138–146 kJ mol^–1. With relatively small activation energies equal to 4 kJ mol^–1 (M = Li) and 11 kJ mol^–1 (M = Rb, Cs), possible is rotation of octahedron IO₆ relative to the M atom in monomers of salt molecules. The proton transfer along an octahedron occurs with activation energies of 63–84 kJ mol^–1. The activation energy for the proton transfer between neighboring octahedrons of the type salt · acid acid · salt equals 8–17 kJ mol^–1. Quantum-chemical calculations nicely conform to x-ray diffraction and electrochemical data.     

Preparation and characterization of silicate gel glasses containing Cr2O3

The effect of thermal treatment on the structural incorporation of Cr₂O₃ in xCr₂O₃·(100 – x)SiO₂ and 5R _n O·xCr₂O₃·(95 – x)SiO₂ (where x=0.01–1 mol.% and R=Li, Na and Ca) gel glasses was studied by optical absorption spectrophotometry, DTA-TG, XRD and electron microscopy.Samples heat treated at 60°C have green color due to the presence of Cr³⁺ in octahedral coordination. The optical transmission, and color (yellow, orange or ambar), of the samples heat treated between 200 and 700°C prove that Cr³⁺ (octahedrally coordinated) and Cr⁶⁺ (tetrahedrally coordinated) are both present. Segregation of Cr₂O₃ take place at temperatures above 800°C.In reducing conditions the gel glasses were green due to the presence of a high content of Cr³⁺ ions. Samples containing Li or Na show crystalline phases at temperatures below 850°C.     

Schnelle coulometrische Mikrobestimmung einzelner Polythionate

Zusammenfassung Das neue Mikrobestimmungsverfahren beruht auf der coulometrischen Titration von S₂O₃ ^2– nach vorheriger Abbaureaktion der Polythionate mit Sulfit bzw. Cyanid. Es werden 10 ml Probelösung (S₄O₆ ^2–: 5 · 10^–5 bis 1 · 10^–3 M; S₅O₆ ^2–; 2,5 · 10^–5 bis 1· 10^–3 M; S₆O₆ ^2–: 1,66 · 10^–5 bis 1 · 10^–3 M) benötigt. Die Titrationskurve wird von einem Schreiber registriert. Die Reproduzierbarkeit der jeweiligen Einzelbestimmung liegt bei VK _p±0,1 bis ± 1,6%.

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Rapid coulometric microdetermination of individual polythionates

The method described is based on the coulometric titration of S₂O₃ ^2– after a preceding degradation of the polythionates with sulphite or cyanide. 10 ml of sample solution are required (S₄O₆ ^2–: 5× 10^–5 to 1×10^–3 M; S₅O₆ ^2– : 2.5×10^–5 to 1×10^–3 M; S₆O₆ ^2–: 1.66×10^–5 to 1×10^–3 M). The titration curve is recorded. The reproducibility of a single determination is VK _p±0.1 to ± 1.6%.

     

Transport study of V(V), Zn(II) and Be(II) using supported liquid membranes

V(V), Zn(II) and Be(II) have been studied to test oxine and tri-n-butylphosphate (TBP) as carriers for transport through supported liquid membranes in polypropylene film. All the three types of ions can be passed through such membranes using oxine in case of V(V) and TBP in case of Zn(II) and Be(II). Maximum flux of metal ions has been observed from 0.01M H₂SO₄ for V(V) (3.22·10^–6 mol·m^–2·s^–1) and 2M HCl containing 3M CaCl₂ for Zn(II) solution (1.4·10^–6 mol·m^–2·s^–1). Low flux was observed in case of Be(II) since the membrane was affected by sulphocyanide group and did not remain hydrophobic. Mechanism of transport for these metal ions have been proposed separately. Distribution coefficient data for V(V) have also been evaluated to determine theoretical values of the permeability coefficient, and compared with experimental values.     

Multinuclear macromolecule metal complexes 2. Preparation and characterization of Prussian blue and its analogs bonded to pofy(vinylamine hydrochloride)

Prussian blue and its analogs bonded to poly(vinylamine hydrochloride) (PVAm · HCl) containing Fe^II or Fe^III and M²⁺ (M=Fe, Co, Cu) in a 11 molar ratio were obtained by the reaction of [Fe(CN)₆] ^n– (n=3,4) with M²⁺ ion-PVAm · HCl mixture in aqueous solution. Under a limited polymer concentration (T_VAm/T_Fe over 10), these polymer complexes thus obtained were stable and soluble in water. By casting these solutions, colored films can be produced. The formation of Prussian blue and its analogs bonded to PVAm · HCl was also investigated by the Benesi-Hildebrand method. The molar extinction coefficients of intervalence charge transfer (Fe^IIFe^III, Co^IIFe^III, Fe^IICu^II) band for MFe(CN)₆]^(n–2)– bound to PVAm · HCl (M=Fe, Co, Cu) were found to be 10,100–9601 · mol^–1 · cm^–1 at 25 C. The formation constants were found to be in the range of 10⁷ to 10¹⁰ M^–1. The changes of enthalpy (H) and entropy (S) were found to be in the range of –10.4 to –22.5 kJ · mol^–1 and 5.7 to 52.9 J · K^–1 mol^–1 respectively, at 25C.     

Complexation reactions of cerium(III and IV) with 9-phenyl-2,3,7- trihydroxy-6-fluorone in the presence of cationic surfactants

The complexation reactions of cerium(III and IV) with 9-phenyl-2,3,7-trihydroxy-6-fluorone (H₃ PF) have been studied in the presence and absence of some surfactants and protective colloids. Maximum enhancement of the chelate absorbances is obtained with the cationic surfactant cetylpyridinium bromide (CPB) or cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB). In thepH ranges 8.2–9.0 and 9.8–10.8 the ternary 1:3:3 and 1:4:3 cerium(III)-PF-CPB complexes are formed with molar absorptivities of 9.02 × 10⁴ and 9.86 · 10⁴ lmol^–1 cm^–1 at 570 and 590 nm, respectively. The corresponding 1:4:2 and 1:3:2 complexes of cerium(IV) are formed in thepH ranges 8.4–9.0 and 9.8–10.6 in the presence ofCTAB andCPB, respectively. Their molar absorptivities are 8.00·10⁴ and 8.56·10⁴lmol^–1 cm^–1 at 570 and 590 nm, respectively. The stability constants of the studied complexes have been determined and a spectrophotometric method has been developed to determine the cerium content in monazite concentrate.

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Komplexierungsreaktionen von Cer(III und IV) mit 9-Phenyl-2,3,7-trihydroxy-6-fluoron in Gegenwart kationischer oberflächenaktiver Stoffe

Zusammenfassung Es wurden Komplexierungsreaktionen von Cer(III und IV) mit 9-Phenyl-2,3,7-trihydroxy-6-fluoron (H₃ PF) in Gegenwart und auch ohne oberflächenaktive Stoffe und Schutzkolloide untersucht. Maximale Verstärkung der UV-VIS-Absorption wurde mit den kationischen oberflächenaktiven Verbindungen Cetylpyridiniumbromid (CPB) und Cetyltrimethylammoniumbromid (CTAB) erreicht. ImpH-Bereich von 8.2–9.0 und 9.8–10.8 bildeten sich die ternären 1:3:3 und 1:4:3 Cer(III)-PF-CPB-Komplexe mit molaren Extinktionskoeffizienten von 9.02·10⁴, bzw. 9.86·10⁴lmol^–1 cm^–1 bei 570 bzw. 590 nm. Die entsprechenden 1:4:2 und 1:3:2 Cer(IV)-Komplexe wurden impH-Bereich 8.4–9.0 und 9.8–10.6 in Gegenwart vonCTAB undCPB gebildet, wobei die Extinktionskoeffizienten bei 8.00·10⁴, bzw. 8.56·10⁴ lmol^–1 cm^–1 bei 570 bzw. 590 nm lagen. Es wurden die Stabilitätskonstanten der Komplexe bestimmt und es wurde eine spektrophotometrische Methode zur Bestimmung von Cer in Monazitkonzentrat entwickelt.

     

Sorption of hafnium on hydrous titanium oxide using radiotracer technique

The sorption of hafnium on hydrous titanium oxide (TiO₂·1.94 H₂O) has been studied in detail. Maximum sorption of hafnium can be achieved from a pH 7 buffer solution containing boric acid and sodium hydroxide using 50 mg of the oxide after 30 minutes shaking. The value ofk _d, the rate constant of intraparticle transport for hafnium sorption, from 0.01M hydrochloric and perchloric acid and pH 7 buffer solutions has been found to be 17 mmole·g^–1·min^–2. The kinetics of hafnium sorption follows Lagergren equation in 0.01M HCl solution only. The values of the overall rate constantK=6.33·10^–2 min^–1 and of the rate constant for sorptionk ₁=6.32·10^–2 min^–1 and desorptionk ₂=2.28·10^–5 min^–1 have been evaluated using linear regression analysis. The value of correlation factor() is 0.9824. The influence of hafnium concentration on its sorption has been examined from 4.55·10^–5 to 9.01·10^–4 M from pH 7 buffer solution. The sorption data followed only the Langmuir sorption isotherm. The saturation capacity of 9.52 mmole·g^–1 and of a constant related to sorption energy have been estimated to be 2917 dm³·mole^–1. Among all the additional anions and cations tested only citrate ions reduce the sorption significantly. Under optimal experimental conditions selected for hafnium sorption, As(III), Sn(V), Co(II), Se(IV) and Eu(III) have shown higher sorption whereas Mn(II), Ag(I) and Sc(III) are sorbed to a lesser extent. It can be concluded that a titanium oxide bed can be used for the preconcentration and removal of hafnium and other metal ions showing higher sorption from their very dilute solutions. The oxide can also be employed for the decontamination of radioactive liquid waste and for pollution abatement studies.     

IR-Spektralanalyse von Gl?sern des Systems TeO2?V2O5

Studies of glasses and their crystalline products in the TeO₂–V₂O₅ system were made in the 1400–400 cm^–1 range. A continuous shift of the V=O-band from 1020 cm^–1 to 940 cm^–1 was found in the glasses with decreasing concentration of V₂O₅, as well as a sharp decrease in the intensity at 830 cm^–1. On the basis of the results obtained, it is concluded that with increasing TeO₂ content, the structure of the glasses is changed, caused by the breaking of the V–O–V bonds and the formation of Te–O–Te bridges.The IR-spectrum of the 2TeO₂·V₂O₅ compound in both crystalline and vitreous states was studied for the first time. The behaviour of the absorption bands is related to the structure of the glasses studied.     

Interaction of Phosphorus Iminoilides with Metal Acetates. Crystal and Molecular Structure of Cu[(2-O–)(5-NO2)C6H3N–CH=CH–+PPh3]2 · 2CHCl3

The structure of the Cu[(2-O^–)(5-NO₂)C₆H₃N–CH=CH–⁺PPh₃]₂ complex with the CuN₂O₂ coordination core of distorted square-planar geometry was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. The molecules in the crystal structure of the Cu[(2-O^–)(5-NO₂)C₆H₃N–CH=CH–⁺PPh₃]₂ · 2CHCl₃ solvate are bound via hydrogen bonds of two types, namely, C(sp ²)–H···O and C(sp ³)–H···O.     

Zur emissionsspektralanalytischen Bestimmung von Cu-, Fe- und Pb-Spuren in ZnS-Leuchtstoffen

Zusammenfassung Eine emissionsspektralanalytische Methode wird beschrieben, mit deren Hilfe 3 · 10^–7 bis 3 · 10^–5 g Fe, 2 · 10^–6 bis 3,2 · 10^–6 g Pb und 3 · 10^–8 bis 1 · 10^–5 g Cu pro g ZnS bestimmt werden können.

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Summary An emission spectral analytical method is described by which 3 · 10^–7 to 3 · 10^–5 g iron, 2 · 10^–6 3.2 · 10^–5 g lead, and 3 · 10^–8–1 · 10^–5 g copper per g ZnS can be determined.

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Résumé On décrit une méthode d'analyse spectrale par émission permettant de doser 3 · 10^–7–3 · 10^–5 g Fe, 2 · 10^–6–3,2 · 10^–5 g Pb et 3 · 10^–8–1 · 10^–5g Cu par g ZnS.

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Herrn Prof. Dr.A. A. Benedetti-Pichler zum 70. Geburtstag gewidmet. Vorgetragen am XI. Colloquium Spectroacopicum Internationale, Beograd, 1963.

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Wir danken auch an dieser Stelle HerrnP. Endröi für die Zubereitung der Standards mit Cu- und Fe-Zusatz und Herrn DirektorF. Kömüves für die Erlaubnis zur Publikation dieser Arbeit.     

Polarographic study of the reaction between cerium(IV) and thiocyanate

Summary Polarographic studies have been made of the reaction between Cerium(IV) and potassium thiocyanate in acidic medium. Ce^IVin the concentration range 2 · 10^–4 M to 5 · 10^–3 M was found to be reduced to Ce^III by thiocyanate ion. One equivalent of thiocyanate reduced 4–6 equivalents of Ce^IV in the concentration range studied.

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Zusammenfassung Die Reaktion zwischen Cer^IV und Kaliumthiocyanat wurde in saurem Medium polarographisch untersucht. Cer^III wurde im Bereich von 2 · 10^–4 m bis 5 · 10^–3 m von Thiocyanat zu Cer^III reduziert. In diesem Konzentrationsbereich entsprachen einem Äquivalent Thiocyanat 4–6 Äquivalente Cer^IV.

     

Influence of the linking chain length on the recombination kinetics of covalently bonded triplet radical pairs and magnetic field effects

Nanosecond laser flash photolysis technique is used to study the formation and decay kinetics of covalently linked triplet radical pairs (RP) formed after photoinduced electron transfer in the series of 21 zinc porphyrin—chain—viologen (Pph—Sp_n—Vi²⁺) dyads, where the number of atoms (n) in the chain increases from 2 to 138. In poorly viscous polar solvents (acetone, CHCl₃—CH₃OH (1 : 1) mixture), the dependence of the rate constant of RP formation on n can be described by the equation k _e = k _e ⁰ n ^–a at k _e ⁰ = 2.95·10⁸ s^–1 anda = 0.8. In the zero magnetic field, the RP recombination rate constant (k _r(B = 0)) is significantly lower than k _e and ranges from 0.7·10⁶ to 8·10⁶ s^–1. The dependence of k _r(B = 0) on n is extreme. The dependence k _r(B = 0) reaches a maximum at n = 20. In the strong magnetic field (B = 0.21 T), the significant retardation of triplet RP recombination is observed. The chain length has an insignificant effect on k _r(B = 0.21 T), which ranges from 0.3·10⁶ to 0.9·10⁶ s^–1. The regularities found are discussed in terms of the interplay of molecular and spin dynamics.     

Polarographic determination of uranium(VI) after salting-out extraction as 8-quinolinolate in acetonitrile

Summary Uranium(VI) can be extracted as its 8-quinolinolate into acetonitrile by means of salting-out with ammonium and sodium acetates, respectively; the metal oxinates extracted give a well-defined dc polarogram with E _1/2=–0.80V and a sharp square wave (sw) polarogram with E _p=–0.96V in the extract. The dc wave height and the sw peak current are directly proportional to the uranium(VI) concentration in the range of 6.0×10^–6 to 4.0×10^–4M at pH 6.7–10.0 and 8.0×10^–7 to 2.8×10^–5M at pH 10.5–11.0, respectively. A number of ions do not interfere in the presence of EDTA.

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Polarographische Bestimmung von Uran(VI) nach Aussalz-Extraktion als 8-Hydroxychinolat mit Acetonitril

Zusammenfassung Uran(VI) kann durch Aussalzen mit Ammonium- bzw. Natriumacetat als Oxinat mit Acetonitril extrahiert werden. Das extrahierte Oxinat ergibt ein gut ausgebildetes Gleichstrompolarogramm mit E _1/2=–0,80 V bzw. ein scharfes square-wave-Polarogramm mit E _p=–0,96 V. Die Gleichstrom-Stufenhöhe bzw. der square-wave-Peakstrom sind der U(VI)-Konzentration im Bereich 6,0·10^–6-4,0· 10^–4M (pH 6,7–10,0) bzw. 8,0·10^–7-2,8·10 ^–5M (pH 10,5–11,0) direkt proportional. Durch Zusatz von EDTA kann eine Reihe von Störungen ausgeschaltet werden.

     

Photometrisch-potentiometrische Bestimmung der Hydrolysenkonstanten vonN-Bromverbindungen

The equilibrium concentrations of all reaction products emerging from the hydrolysis ofN-bromo compounds in the presence of bromide and thereby also the hydrolysis constants (K ₁) have been calculated from the absorbance at 392.8 nm, thepH-value and the initial concentrations of theN-bromo compound and the bromide. The following compounds have been investigated:N-bromo-succinimide:K ₁=2.2·10^–6, 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin:K ₁=1.7·10^–5,N-bromoacetamide:K ₁=1.8·10^–6,N-bromo-monochloroacetamide: 5.2·10^–6,N-bromo-dichloroacetamide:K ₁=8.9·10^–6 andN-bromo-trichloroacetamide:K ₁=1.8·10^–5. The precision of the method, which is mainly suited for weak hydrolizingN-bromocompounds (K ₁<10^–4) are discussed and the overall error of the calculated values was found to be in the range of ±5–12%. The reactivities in aqueous solution of the most frequently usedN-bromo compounds are compared by means of the calculated HOBr equilibrium concentrations. The differences to be expected on the basis of the latters are at concentrations >10^–5 mol/l rather great, while they can be neglected in very dilute solutions (-10^–6 mol/l).

     

Der Einfluß großer Salzkonzentrationen auf die Oxydationsreaktion von Fe(phen) 3 2+ mit Ce(IV) in Schwefelsäure

The influence of NaClO₄, NaCl and Na₂SO₄ on the oxidation of Fe(phen) ₃ ²⁺ by Ce(IV) was investigated by means of the stopped-flow method. At the concentrations range of NaClO₄ and NaCl 0.1–1.0M the rate constant values decrease from 1.03·10⁵ to 0.56·10⁵M^–1s^–1 and from 1.08·10⁵ to 0.81·10⁵M^–1s^–1 respectively.In varying concentrations of Na₂SO₄ solutions (0.05–0.35M) the rate constant values decrease from 1.05·10⁵M^–1s^–1 to 0.45·10⁵M^–1s^–1.Taking into account the negative salt effect the mechanism of the reaction progress is proposed.

     

Extraction of tri- and tetravalent actinides with dihexyl N,N-diethylcarbamoylmethyl phosphonate (DHDECMP) and TBP from nitric acid solutions

Extraction of trivalent (Pu³⁺, Am³⁺, actinides and Eu³⁺, a representative of lanthanides) and tetravalent (Np⁴⁺ and Pu⁴⁺) actinides has been studied with dihexyl N,N-di-ethylcarbamoylmethyl phosphonate (DHDECMP) in combination with TBP in benzene from 2M nitric acid. The stoichiometries of the species extracted were found to be M(NO₃)₃·(3–n) TBP·n DHDECMP (for trivalent ions) and M(NO₃)₄·(2–n) TBP·n DHDECMP (for tetravalent ions) by the slope ratio method. The extraction constants evaluated (from the distribution data) indicate that for tetravalent ions (with solvation number two) the extraction constant increases when TBP (Kh=0.17) molecules are successively replaced by more basic DHDECMP (Kh=0.34) molecules. However, for trivalent ions (with solvation number three) when TBP molecules are totally replaced by DHDECMP molecules stereochemical factors appear and instead of increase, a substantial decrease in extraction constants is observed for Eu³⁺ and Am³⁺, a lesser decrease being observed for Pu³⁺ (larger ion).     

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.