On the electrophoretic mobility and zeta potential of montmorillonite in non-aqueous media

Experimental results on the electrophoretic velocity and mobility of Ca-montmorillonite in 2-propanol are reported. The variation of the electrophoretic velocity with the externally applied electric field and the particle size range, at constant volume fraction and temperature, is considered. Given the difficulties for determining the types and concentrations of ions present in these liquid media, two methods are discussed for the estimation of the double layer thickness and hence the product, necessary for the determination of the zeta potential () of the interface. Although both methods of calculation yield different values of, the results for the zeta potential are very similar in the regions of and characteristic of our systems. The application to the experimental data of three theoretical relations between electrophoretic mobility and zeta potential is also discussed.     

New designs for inhibitors of the NF-κB: DNA binding

We present a series of new inhibitors of the association between nuclear factor kappa B (NF-B) and the corresponding B site in DNA. They were designed using the lead compound 15-deoxy-^12,14 -prostaglandin J₂ (PGJ2), which is a natural product with demonstrated inhibitory efficiency for this system. First, the binding mode of PGJ2 to NF-B was unraveled by GOLD docking calculation. Subsequently, substitutions were made to PGJ2 to optimize its association with NF-B. Care was taken not to strongly increase the reactivity of the new compounds, and to keep the overall shape, size and hydrophilicity of the lead compound, which should render them a similar bioavailability. Molecular mechanics calculations were performed to decide on the suitability of the substitutions, and to evaluate the energies of association with NF-B. Density functional theory calculations were performed also to study the overall reactivity of the substituted drugs towards NF-B. Important general conclusions were obtained, concerning the improvement of these natural inhibitors; namely, a set of rational methodologies were deduced to improve the association between the PGJ2 derivatives and NF-B, and their efficiency demonstrated by generating a set of substituted complexes, some of them with a very much increased affinity for NF-B, opening new doors to enlarge the therapeutic capabilities of this class of drugs.     

Differentiation of δ, μ, and κ opioid receptor agonists based on pharmacophore development and computed physicochemical properties

Compounds that bind with significant affinity to the opioid receptor types, , , and , with different combinations of activation and inhibition at these three receptors could be promising behaviorally selective agents. Working on this hypothesis, the chemical moieties common to three different sets of opioid receptor agonists with significant affinity for each of the three receptor types , , or were identified. Using a distance analysis approach, common geometric arrangements of these chemical moieties were found for selected , , or opioid agonists. The chemical and geometric commonalities among agonists at each opioid receptor type were then compared with a non-specific opioid recognition pharmacophore recently developed. The comparison provided identification of the additional requirements for activation of , , and opioid receptors. The distance analysis approach was able to clearly discriminate -agonists, while global molecular properties for all compounds were calculated to identify additional requirements for activation of and receptors. Comparisons of the combined geometric and physicochemical properties calculated for each of the three sets of agonists allowed the determination of unique requirements for activation of each of the three opioid receptors. These results can be used to improve the activation selectivity of known opioid agonists and as a guide for the identification of novel selective opioid ligands with potential therapeutic usefulness.     

Potential distribution around a charged spherical colloidal particle in a medium containing its counterions and a small amount of added salts

A theory is developed for the potential distribution around a charged spherical colloidal particle carrying ionized groups on the particle surface in a medium containing its counterions (i.e., counterions produced from dissociation of the particle surface groups) and a small amount of added salts on the basis of the theory of Imai and Oosawa. Numerical solutions to the Poisson–Boltzmann equation for the potential distribution are obtained for the case of dilute (but not infinitely dilute) particle suspensions of volume fraction 1 for a1 (where is the Debye–Hückel parameter and a is the particle radius). Here we have taken into account the effects of (i) counterions from the particle surface groups, and (ii) the finite particle volume fraction. These effects, which are usually neglected in the conventional Poisson–Boltzmann equation, are found to be important. It is found that, as in the case of completely salt-free media, there is a certain critical value of the particle charge (which is the same as that for the completely salt-free case). When the particle charge is lower than the critical value, the potential is given by a Coulomb potential. If the particle charge is higher than the critical value, then counterions are accumulated in the vicinity of the particle surface (counterion condensation) and the potential becomes less dependent on the particle charge. The above behaviors can be observed even for the case where the electrolyte concentration is higher than the concentration of counterions from the particle surface groups, if the conditions 1 and a1are both satisfied.     

Chitosan–Carrageenan Gels

Phase behavior of the systems during the formation of polyelectrolyte complexes obtained by mixing of aqueous solutions of chitosan and -, -, or -carrageenan was studied. The gelation was shown to occur throughout the whole bulk solution at chitosan and -carrageenan concentrations higher than 0.1 and 0.3 wt %, respectively. At lower polysaccharide concentrations, the polyelectrolyte complexes precipitated. The study was performed at the polysaccharide concentrations not higher than 1 wt %. The gel systems were investigated by the dynamic rheology method. The mechanical characteristics of -carrageenan-containing gels were found to be mainly governed by the chitosan content; the viscosity of these gels was independent of temperature. Gels obtained with - and -carrageenans were sensitive to temperature because of the helix–coil conformational transitions in their molecules. The mechanical strength and stiffness of gels increase in the ––-carrageenan series. This effect was explained by the formation of additional crosslinks by double helixes of - and -carrageenan molecules.     

Substituent parameters for radical reactions Cerium(IV) — substituted toluenes — acrylonitrile system

Summary In the present study, a new approach for the determination of ', that is, radical substituent parameter, has been described. The technique is based on two equations, one reported byYamamoto andOtsu and the other byStreitwieser andPerrin. The system used for the determination of the radical substituent parameter (') was Ce(IV) — substituted toluenes — acrylonitrile system. To explain inhibition, it has been suggested that the reaction scheme involves initiation of polymerization by Ce(IV) and termination by primary radical of the substrate. The kinetic expression based on the reaction scheme formulated could explain the unusual observation of a negative intercept found in the plot of [M]/R _p versus 1/[M]. Whereas a plot of log /₀ against ⁺ did not give a straight line, a good linear plot with zero intercept was obtained when log /₀ was plotted against (⁺ + '). This proves the validity of ' values which have been determinded.     

Preparation of cobalt doped γ-Fe2O3 and Mn-Zn ferrites by the thermal decomposition of the hydrazine precursors

Fine particle cobalt doped-Fe₂O₃ and Mn-Zn ferrites have been prepared by the thermal decomposition of N₂H₅Co _x Fe_1–x (N₂H₃COO)₃.H₂O wherex=1–10 atom% and (N₂H₅)₃Mn_xZn_1–x Fe₂(N₂H₃COO)₉· 3H₂O wherex=0.2–0.8, respectively. Formation of these oxide materials has been confirmed by thermogravimetry and X-ray powder diffraction patterns. The fine particle nature of these oxide materials is evident from particle size analysis and surface area measurements.

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Zusammenfassung Mit fein verteiltem Kobalt versetztes-Fe₂O₃ sowie Mn-Zn Ferrite wurden durch thermische Zersetzung von N₂H₅Co _x Fe_1–x (N₂H₃COO)₃·H₂O mit jc=1–10 Atomprozent bzw. (N₂H₅)₃Mn _x Zn_1–x Fe₂(N₂H₃COO)₉·3H₂O mitx=0,2–0,8 hergestellt. Die Bildung dieser Oxidstoffe wurde durch Thermogravimetrie und Pulverdiffraktionsmethoden bekräftigt. Die Feinkornstruktur dieser Oxidstoffe wird durch Korngrößenverteilungs- und Oberflächenmessungen augenscheinlich.

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N₂H₅Co _x Fe_1–x (N₂H₃COO)₃·H₂O, x-1–10 %, (N₂H₅)₃Mn _x Zn_1–x Fe₂(N₂H₃COO)₉ · 3H₂O, x=0,2–0,8, , , -Fe₂O₃ Mn-Zn . . .

     

Thermal effects on cation distribution of CuCr2O4

Thermal studies on CuCr₂O₄ spinel indicated the phase present above 870 K to be cubic CuCr₂O₄. However, when the substance was quenched from 1023 K, 1173 K, 1273 K and 1473 K, only the tetragonal phase of CuCr₂O₄ was obtained. This is because the first-order, diffusionless, tetragonal to cubic phase transition at 865 K occurs reversibly at a very fast rate. Thec/a ratio for CuCr₂O₄ present in the various quenched samples did not change when the quenching temperature was raised. A strong preference of the Cr³⁺ ion for the B site prevents it from interchanging sites with Cu²⁺ ions, thus keeping the lattice parametersc anda unchanged.

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Zusammenfassung Thermische Untersuchungen am CuCr₂O₄ Spinell zeigten, daß die Phase oberhalb von 870 K aus kubischem CuCr₂O₄ besteht. Wenn jedoch von 1023 K, 1173 K, 1273 KL und 1473 K schnell abgekühlt wurde, entsteht nur die tetragonale Phase von CuCr₂O₄. Der Grund hierfür ist, daß der diffusionsfreie Übergang erster Ordnung von der tetragonalen zur kubischen Phase bei 865 K reversibel mit sehr großer Geschwindigkeit vor sich geht. Das Verhältnisc/a von CuCr₂O₄ in den verschiedenen schnell abgekühlten Phasen verändert sich durch das Erhöhen der Ausgangstemperatur der Abkühlung nicht. Ein starker Vorrang des Cr³⁺-Ions für die B Plätze verhindert den Austausch von Plätzen mit Cu²⁺-Ionen, wodurch die Gitterparameter c und a unverändert bleiben.

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Résumé L'étude des propriétés terhmiques du spinelle CuCr₂O₄ indique que la phase présente au-dessus de 870 K consiste en CuCr₂O₄ cubique. Cependant, en refroidissant très rapidement à partir de 1023, 1173, 1273 et 1473 K on n'a obtenu que la phase tétragonale de CuCr₂O₄. Ce résultat est dû au fait que la transition sans diffusion du premier ordre de la phase tétragonale en la phase cubique s'effectue réversiblement, à une vitesse très élevée, à 865 K. Le rapportc/a de CuCr₂O₄ présent dans les divers prélèvements refroidis rapidement, n'a pas été modifié en augmentant la température de départ du refroidissement rapide. Une forte préférence de l'ion Cr³⁺ pour les sites B empêche celui-ci d'échanger ses sites avec les ions Cu²⁺, maintenant ainsi les paramètres du réseau c et a inchangés.

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CuCr₂O₄ , 870 . , 1023 , 1173 , 1273 1473 . , 865 . / . Cr³⁺ , Cu²⁺, «c» «a».

     

State of copper ions, bond energy of oxygen and catalytic properties in hydrogen oxidation for a copper-magnesium system

The bond energy of surface oxygen in a copper-magnesium catalyst and its reactivity are shown to be greatly dependent on the structure of the nearer environment of copper ions. For catalysts prepared at low temperatures (773 K) this structure changes from a symmetrical square planar in CuO to an octahedral with various degrees of axial distortion depending on the copper content.

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, . , (773 ), CuO .

     

Thermal Behaviour of some dioxane adducts ofM(C6F5)2 (M=Pd,Pt)

The thermal treatment of the pentafluorophenyl derivativesM(C₆F₅)₂Dx_n [M=Pd (n=2, 3) or Pt (n=2); Dx=dioxane] leads to the formation of the new dioxane adducts M(C₆F₅)₂Dx (M=Pd, Pt) and Pt(C₆F₅)₂Dx_1.5. Calculations of the order of reaction and the activation energy of some of the decomposition reactions are described. The values were determined by the Coats-Redfern and Freeman-Carroll methods. Structural data on the isolated intermediates were obtained by infrared spectroscopy and magnetic susceptibility measurements.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Behandlung der PentafluorphenylderivateM(C₆F₅)₂Dx_n [M=Pd (n=2, 3) oder Pt (n=2); Dx=Dioxan] führt zu der Bildung der neuen DioxanaddukteM(C₆F₅)₂Dx (M=Pd, Pt) und Pt(C₆F₅)₂Dx_1.5. Die Berechnungen der Reaktionsordnung und der Aktivierungsenergie einiger Zersetzungsreaktionen werden beschrieben. Die Werte wurden durch die Methoden von Coats-Redfern und Freeman-Carroll bestimmt. Die Strukturangaben der isolierten Zwischenprodukte wurden durch Infrarotspektroskopie und Messung der magnetischen Suszeptibilität erhalten.

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(₆F₅)₂, M=Pd n=2, 3 Pt _n=2, - , -M(C₆F₅)₂ (=Pd, Pt) (₆F₅)_21,5. , — —. .

     

Thermochemical studies on the systems ACl/CeCl3 (A=Na-Cs)

The pseudobinary systems ACl/CeCl₃ (A=Na-Cs) were reinvestigated by means of DTA. The following compounds were found and identified through their X-ray patterns (primarily detected compounds in italics):NaCe _1.67 Cl ₆; K₃CeCl₆, K₂CeCl₅,KCe _1.67 Cl ₆;Rb ₃ CeCl ₆, Rb₂CeCl₅,RbCe ₂ Cl ₇; Cs₃CeCl₆, Cs₂CeCl₅,CsCe ₂ Cl ₇. The compounds A₂CeCl₅ crystallize with the K₂PrCl₅ structure. The high-temperature modifications of the compounds A₃CeCl₆ have the cubic elpasolite structure. The hexagonal unit cell of KCe_1.67Cl₆ is related to the CeCl₃ structure: 0.33 Ce³⁺ are substituted by one K^s+. The structure of CsCe₂Cl₇ can be described with a hexagonal subcellZ=4,a=9.72 andc=14.94 Å; however, small superstructure reflexions reduce the symmetry.The thermodynamic functions for the reactionsnACl+CeCl₃=A _n CeCl _n+3(A=K, Rb) were determined by means of e.m.f. measurements.Measurements of the e.m.f.E vs. T yielded the Gibbs enthalpiesG ^r . The temperature-dependence was found to be linear.The most important result is the formation of the elpasolites (A₃CeCl₆) and ACe₂Cl₇.

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Zusammenfassung Die pseudobinären Systeme ACl/CeCl₃ (A=Na-Cs) wurden mittels Differenzthermoanalyse (DTA) neu untersucht. Folgende Verbindungen wurden gefunden und durch ihre Röntgenbeugungsmuster charakterisiert (erstmalig nachgewiesene Verbindungen sind kursiv):NaCe _1.67 Cl ₆; K₃CeCl₆, K₂CeCl₅,KCe _1.67 Cl ₆;Rb ₃ CeCl ₆, Rb₂CeCl₅,RbCe ₂ Cl ₇; Cs₃CeCl₆, Cs₂CeCl₅,CsCe ₂ Cl ₇. Die Verbindungen A₂CeCl₅ kristallisieren im K₂PrCl₅-Typ. Die Hochtemperaturmodifikationen der Verbindungen A₃CeCl₆ liegen in der kubischen Elpasolith-Struktur vor. Die hexagonale Elementarzelle des KCe_1.67Cl₆ ist mit der CeCl₃-Struktur verwandt: 0,33 Ce³⁺ sind durch ein K⁺ ersetzt. Die Struktur des CsCe₂Cl₇ kann mit einer hexagonalen Pseudozelle beschrieben werden:a=9,72;c=14,94Å;Z=4; schwache Überstrukturreflexe reduzieren jedoch die Symmetrie. Die thermodynamischen Funktionen für die Reaktionen:n ACl + CeCl₃=A _n CeCl _n+3 (A=K, Rb) wurden durch EMK-Messungen bestimmt. Messungen der Abhängigkeit von e. m. f.E gegenT ergaben die Gibbs-EnthalpienG ^r . Es wurde eine lineare Temperaturabhängigkeit gefunden. Als wichtigstes Resultat ist die Bildung von Elpasoliten (A₃CeCl₆) und von Verbindungen (ACe₂Cl₇) anzusehen.

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ACl/CeCl₃, A . - ( ):NaCe _1.67 Cl ₆; K₃CeCl₆, K₂CeCl₅,KCe _1.67 Cl ₆;Rb ₃ CeCl ₆, Rb₂CeCl₅,RbCe ₂ Cl ₇; Cs₃CeCl₆, Cs₂CeCl₅ CsCe ₂Cl₇. A₂CeCl₅ K₂PrCl₅. A₃CeCl₆ . KCe_1.67Cl₆ CeCl₃, 0,33 Ce³⁺ . CsCe₂Cl₇ a=9,72 Å,c=14,94 Å Z=4. , . n ACl + CeCl₃=A _n CeCl _n+3(A=K, Rb) . . . . . .E , G ^r . ACe₂Cl₇.

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Presented as a poster at the 8th ICTA, Bratislava, 1985.

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This work was supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie.     

Selective dehydrogenation of tetralin on zeolites

The dehydrogenation of tetralin on two zeolite catalysts has been studied, the experiments were planned statistically according to the Orthogonal Central Composite Design. In order to determine the influence of coke deposits, the time-on-stream theory of catalyst decay is applied too.

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Novel evidence for the selective behaviour of tungsten carbide in liquid phase heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation

Liquid (aqueous) phase catalytic hydrogenation of compounds containing two oxo-groups in -position (biacetyl, glyoxal, alloxan) was studied in the presence of tungsten carbide catalyst. It has been shown that only one of the oxo-groups is affected in the course of the process and is transformed into a >CH–OH group. Comparative studies carried out in the presence of platinum catalyst attest the selective behaviour of tungsten carbide.

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- - (, , ). , >C=O >CH–OH, . .

     

Le calcul des parametres cinetiques des Reactions de Decomposition thermique a l'aide des donnees de l'analyse thermique differentielle

Résumé On a modifié la méthode différentielle pour le calcul des paramètres cinétiques des réactions de décomposition thermique du type: A_(s) B_(s) + C_(g), en utilisant les données de l'analyse thermodifférentielle. En effectuant le calcul des paramètres cinétiques des réactions de déshydratation de l'oxalate de calcium monohydraté et de décomposition du carbonate de calcium on obtient des résultats qui concordent d'une manière satisfaisante avec ceux obtenus par d'autres méthodes.

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A modification of the differential method is presented in order to evaluate the kinetic parameters of thermal decomposition reactions of the type A _s B _s + +C_g, using differential thermal analysis (DTA) data. The kinetic parameters calculated for the dehydration and decomposition of calcium oxalate and carbonate agree satisfactorily with those mentioned in the literature.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird über eine Abänderung der Differentialmethode zur Errechnung der kinetischen Parameter von thermischen Zersetzungsreaktionen des Typs A_(s) B_(s) + C_(g) mit Hilfe von differentialthermoanalytischen Daten berichtet. Die am Beispiel der Dehydratation des Calciumoxalat-Monohydrats und der Zersetzung des Calciumcarbonats erhaltenen Ergebnisse der auf angegebene Weise durchgeführten kinetischen Berechnungen stimmen gut mit den nach anderen Methoden erhaltenen Resultaten überein.

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A_{(s) (s)} + C_(g), (). , , , .

     

Ohmic Voltage Losses in Porous Electrodes with Different Solid-Phase Conduction Profiles

Using numerical calculations within a unidimensional model for porous electrodes (PE) and experimental methods (PE composed of layers of identical or different carbon felts, the anodic oxidation reaction in 0.01 M K₄Fe(CN)₆ + 0.01 M K₃Fe(CN)₆ + 1 M KOH), it is shown that, in contrast to a uniform porous matrix, where a decrease in the solid-phase conduction _s always leads to an increase in the ohmic voltage losses inside PE, for _s(x) varying across the PE thickness, the result depends on the _s profile. If _s decreases from the rear current lead to the PE front, and is higher or lower than the solution conduction in different regions of the solid phase, the entire increase in the effectively working area is reached with no increase in the losses. With a reverse _s profile, the matrix operation efficiency abruptly decreases and the losses increase.     

X-ray study of palladium catalysts. Influence of thermal treatment in hydrogen on the phase composition

The thermal treatment of Pd catalysts in a reducing atmosphere of hydrogen leads to interaction of supported metal and support to form solid solutions.

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Enantioselective hydrogenation on heterogeneous metal catalysts

The rate of formation of the excess of one enantiomeric product in the enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl acetoacetate (EAA) and acetylacetone (acac) on a Raney copper catalyst modified with chiral aminoacids (AmA) correlates with the formation constants of the mixed complexes [CU EAA AmA] and [Cu acac AmA].

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() - () , () [Cu··] [Cu··].

     

Silylation of porous glass supported platinum catalysts

Effect of silylation with hexamethyldisilazane on adsorption and catalytic properties of porous glass-supported platinum catalysts has been studied. Catalytic activity decreases markedly with an increase in surface coverage by trimethylsilyl groups for all the following reactions examined: hydrogenation of benzene, dehydrogenation of cyclohexane and dehydrocyclization of n-hexane.

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Synthesis and thermal decomposition of (NH4)2[MIIIF5(H2O) (M=Al,Fe and Cr)

Ammonium pentafluorometallate monohydrates were prepared by different methods and characterized by chemical analysis, IR spectrometry and X-ray diffraction. Unit cell parameters were determined for the Fe and Cr compounds, which were found to be isostructural with the known Al compound. The IR spectra, X-ray diffraction patterns and lattice data on the compounds are very similar, and point to the existence of isolated [M^IIIF₅(H₂O)]^2– octahedra. The water is coordinated to theM ^III cation.Dehydration and thermal decomposition were investigated by thermal analysis (TG, DTG, DTA) on the Q-derivatograph and by high-temperature X-ray diffraction. Different dehydration temperatures and products were found, depending on the nature of theM ^III cation. NH₄F is liberated in several steps (Al or Fe) or continuously (Cr), leading to the formation ofM ^III fluorides.

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Zusammenfassung Ammoniumpentafluormetallat-monohydrate (NH₄)₂MeF₅ · H₂O (M=Fe, Al, Cr) wurden nach verschiedenen Methoden präpariert und durch chemische Analyse, IR-Spektren und Röntgenbeugung charakterisiert. Die Elementarzellen-Parameter der mit der Al-Verbindung isostrukturellen Fe- und Cr-Verbindung wurden ermittelt. IR-Spektren, Röntgenbeugungsdiagramme und Gitterdaten aller drei Verbindungen sind einander sehr ähnlich und beweisen das Vorliegen isolierter [M^IIIF₅(H₂O)]^2– -Oktaeder, in denen Wasser mit dem Kation koordiniert ist. Entwässerung und thermische Zersetzung wurden durch simultane TG-DTG-DTA und durch Hochtemperatur-Röntgenbeugung untersucht. Abhängig vom KationM ^III werden unterschiedliche Reaktionsprodukte und -temperaturen gefunden. Unter kontinuierlicher (M=Cr) oder schrittweiser Freisetzung von NH₄F (Fe, Al) wird das jeweilige Fluorid M^IIIF₃3 gebildet.

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, . , , . , . [M^IIIF₅(H₂O)]^2–, ^III. Q- , , . , M^III. , , — , .

     

The general applicability of the Kissinger equation in thermal analysis

Computer modelling calculations will be presented which verify the fact that, if a single reaction follows either Arrhenius or transition state kinetic theory over its entire extent, then the maximum rate of reaction data obeys the modified Kissinger equation, irrespective of the applicable kinetic model. The magnitude of the Kissinger parameter correction term is dependent on the model, ranging from about 0.4% for n^th order and random nucleation, Avrami-Erofeev models to 17% for three dimensional diffusion controlled reactions. The consequences of selecting the incorrent kinetic model in interpreting experimental thermoanalytical data will be examined, thereby giving a rational explanation for the wide range of published kinetic parameters for a number of solid state decompositions.

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Zusammenfassung Computer-Modellberechnungen werden dargelegt, die die Tatsache bestätigen, daß die maximale Reaktionsgeschwindigkeit unabhängig vom angewandten Modell von der modifizierten Kissinger-Gleichung beschrieben wird, wenn eine einzelne Reaktion über den gesamten Verlauf hinweg entweder der kinetischen Arrhenius- oder der Übergangszustands-Theorie folgt. Die Größe der Kissinger-Parameter hängt vom Modell ab und liegt zwischen 0,4% für Avrami-Erofeev-Modelle mitn-ter Ordnung und ungeordneter Kristallkeimbildung und 17% für dreidimensionale diffusionskontrollierte Reaktionen. Die bei Wahl eines falschen kinetische Modells für die Interpretierung thermoanalytischer Daten eintretenden Folgen werden untersucht, wobei eine vernünftige Erklärung für die große Streuung von publizierten kinetischen Parametern einer Anzahl von Festkörperzersetzungsreaktionen gegeben wird.

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, , , , . 0,4% n- - 17% — - . , .

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Presented at the 13th North American Thermal Analysis Society Conference, Sept. 1984, Philadelphia, PA, paper 55.This work was conducted as a part of the Kentucky Energy Resource Utilization Program supported by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Energy Cabinet.