Distortion of the Cucurbituril Molecule by an Included 4‐Methylpyridinum Cation

The crystal and molecular structures of a guest–host complex of cucurbituril with 4methylpyridinium, {(4MePyH) (C₃₆H₃₆N₂₄O₁₂)}(NO₃) · 4H₂O, were determined by Xray structural analysis. The crystals are monoclinic with a = 26.276(3) , b = 25.861(2) , c = 17.375(2) , = 124.17(1)°, V_cell =9768.6(18) ³, space group Cc, and Z = 8. The structure contains two crystallographically independent supramolecular complexes. They are arranged in pillars oriented along the a axis. In each pillar, the complexes are parallel to each other. The pillars are shifted with respect to each other by onehalf of the crystallographic translation. The centers of the supermolecules are arranged according to a pseudobodycentered motif. Distortions of the cucurbituril molecule depending on the guest type have been analyzed with the use of results obtained in the present and previous studies.     

Effect of H-bond formation on the electronic spectra of some azo compounds derived from 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole

The UV-visible spectra of some azo compounds derived from 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole and various active-methylene or active-hydrogen compounds have been investigated in organic solvents of different polarities. The spectral bands obtained are assigned to the possible electronic transitions. It was found that the azo compounds containing the acetylacetone moiety exist mainly in the hydrazone form, while those containing ethylcyanoacetate, or -naphthol substituents exist in an azo hydrazone tautomeric equilibrium in solution. The extra visible band exhibited in the spectra ofo-hydroxyazo compound is assigned to an intermolecular electronic transition. The spectral shifts observed in the various organic solvents are discussed on the basis of the solute-solvent interaction through the formation of hydrogen bonds with different species. The variation of the absorbance with pH is employed to determine the acid dissociation constants.     

Inclusion complexes of the natural product gossypol. Strong influence of the guest on the host structure in channel-type isostructural inclusion complexes of gossypol

The crystal structures of 1 : 1 inclusion complexes of gossypol with tetrahydrofuran (GPTHF), cyclohexanone (GPCHN) and butanal (GPBTA) have been determined by X-ray structure analysis. The crystals of GPTHF are triclinic, space group P,a = 10.788(2),b = 10.979(3),c = 13,880(2) Å, = 80. 11(2), = 103.87(1), = 77.96(2)°,V = 1517.8(6) ų,Z = 2,R = 0.052 for 2701 observed reflections. The crystals of GPCHN are triclinic, space groups P,a = 10.803(4),b = 11.157(5),c = 15.428(6) Å, = 108.75(3), = 106.93(3), = 103.34(3)°,V = 1573(1) ų,Z = 2,R = 0.071 for 1879 observed reflections. The crystals of GPBTA are triclinic, space group P,a = 10.190(2),b = 11.335(1),c = 14.665(2) Å, = 73.04(1), = 103.74(1), = 81.07(1)°,V = 1529.9(5) ų,Z = 2,R = 0.068 for 2964 observed reflections. Crystal data for another 13 isostructural inclusion complexes are given.[/p]In this isostructural group of complexes guest molecules are accommodated in channels and are hydrogen bonded to the host molecules via an 0(1)-H....O(1) hydrogen bond. The molecular association changes significantly with the shape and size of the guest component. In GPTHF centrosymmetric dimers of gossypol formedvia O(5)-H...O(3) hydrogen bonds are associated in columns via a weak O(4)-H...O(8) hydrogen bond. In GPCHN the latter bond disappears as the distance O(4)-O(8) is increased to 3.73 Å. In GPBTA the O(5)-H...O(3) bond is replaced by three centre hydrogen bonds O(5)-H...O(2) and O(3)-H...O(5), and a centrosymmetric dimer of a new type is formed. These dimers are further connected by two weak hydrogen bonds to form columns. The butanal molecule interacts with the host structure via two hydrogen bonds. This indicates that a guest component can activate or deactivate different functional groups of the host in channel inclusion complexes of gossypol for hydrogen bond formation.     

Thermal decomposition of strontium hydroxide

The thermal behaviour of strontium hydroxide octahydrate was studied by thermal analysis, an X-ray diffraction technique and optical microscopy. Up to 210° this compound transforms to the hexahydrate and then to the monohydrate. Anhydrous strontium hydroxide crystallizes in the tetragonal system and a polymorphous transformation may occur at 480°. From 530° on it decomposes in three stages. Amorphous strontium oxide is obtained at 700°.

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Zusammenfassung Das thermische Verhalten von Strontiumhydroxyd-Oktahydrat wurde röntgendiffraktometrisch, thermoanalytisch und durch optische Mikroskopie untersucht. Die Verbindung geht bis 210° in das Hex- und daraufhin ins Monohydrat über. Die Anhydroverbindung kristallisiert tetragonal. Bei 480° erfolgt eine polymorphe Umwandlung. Über 530° verläuft eine Dehydroxylation in drei Stufen. Amorphes Strontiumoxyd wurde bei 700° erhalten.

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Résumé On a étudié le comportement thermique de l'hydroxyde de strontium octohydraté par analyse thermique, diffraction de rayons X et examen microscopique. Ce composé donne l'hexahydrate jusqu'à 210° puis le monohydrate. L'hydroxyde de strontium anhydre cristallise dans le système tétragonal et présente une transformation polymorphique à 480°. La déshydroxylation commence à 530° et s'effectue en 3 étapes. L'oxyde de strontium amorphe s'obtient à 700°.

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Combination and disproportionation of methyl and 2-propyl radicals with 1,1,2-trimethylallyl radicals

The combinations and disproportionations of the CH₃ and 2-propyl (iP) radicals with the 1,1,2-trimethylallyl (TMA) radical have been studied in the gas phase in the temperature interval of 389–451 K and 490–540 K, respectively. For the ratios of the terminal (t) and non-terminal (n) combinations of the CH₃ and iP radicals with the TMA radical, values of 1.9±0.1 and 2.84±±0.10 were obtained, respectively. The ratios of the tt and tn and nn to tn combinations of the TMA radical were 1.59 and 0.46, respectively. The disproportionation-combination rations were (CH₃ , TMA)=0.022±±0.012 and (iP, TMA)=0.026±0.011.

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CH ₃ 2- (iP) 1,1,2- (TMA) : 389–451 K 490–540 K. (t) (n) TMA 1,9±0,1 2,84±0,10, . tt tn nn tn TMA 1,59 0,46, . (CH ₃ , TMA)=0,022±0,012 (iP, TMA)=0,026±0,011.

     

Neutron scattering by hydrogen in cold neutron prompt gamma-activation analysis

The effects of neutron scattering by hydrogen within targets for cold neutron prompt -ray activation analysis (CNPGAA) have been characterized. For most targets studied, the probability for neutron absorption, and hence CNPGAA sensitivities (counts·s^–1·mg^–1), decrease with increasing H content and with target thickness. Comparisons with results from thermal neutron PGAA indicate that the effects of cold neutron scattering differ from those of thermal neutron scattering. CNPGAA sensitivities for l/v nuclides show similar sensitivity decreases, while Sm sensitivities show smaller decreases.     

Homogeneous kinetics with programmed temperature variations,I

A new method is proposed for the derivation of kinetic parameters of reactions in homogeneous systems, by carrying out kinetic measurements under conditions of programmed temperature variations, instead of performing them under isothermal conditions at different temperatures. The basic relations are given for simple, paralle and complex reactions, without specifying the analytical shape of the temperature programme function.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde eine neue Methode zur Ableitung kinetischer Parameter von in homogenen Systemen verlaufenden Reaktionen vorgeschlagen. Die kinetische Messung wurde unter programmierten Temperaturänderungen ausgeführt, anstatt unter isothermischen Bedingungen bei verschiedenen Temperaturen. Die grundlegenden Beziehungen wurden für einfache, parallele oder komplexerweise verlaufende Reaktionen beschrieben, ohne auf die Form der Funktion des Temperaturprogrammes Rücksicht zu nehmen.

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Résumé On propose une nouvelle méthode de calcul des paramètres cinétiques des réactions en milieu homogène. Les mesures cinétiques sont effectuées en programmant les variations de température au lieu d'opérer en thermostat à différentes températures. On donne les relations fondamentales pour les réactions simples, parallèles et complexes, sans prendre en considération la forme analytique de la fonction du programme de la température.

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Preparation and structure of cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II) and zinc(II) complexes with 3-amino-5-(α/β)pyridyl-1, 2, 4-triazoles

Summary Complexes of bidentate 3-amino-5-()-pyridyl-1,2,4-triazole (L¹) and 3-amino-5-()-pyridyl-1, 2, 4-triazole (L²) of composition [ML¹Cl₂·H₂O], [ML²Cl₂·H₂O], [ML ₃ ^2/1 Cl₂] and [ML ₃ ^2/2 Cl₂] [M=Co^II, Ni^II, Cu^II, M=Zn^II] have been prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, i.r., u.v./visible, e.s.r. spectra, magnetic moments and molar conductances.     

A new computational microscope for molecules: High resolution MEDLA images of taxol and HIV-1 protease,using additive electron density fragmentation principles and fuzzy set methods

Based on the molecular electron density lego assembler (MEDLA) method, a computational microscope was developed that generates accurate images of bodies of large molecules at a resolution far exceeding current experimental techniques. The MEDLA microscope can be tuned to display the high electron density regions of formal chemical bonds; or to show the low density regions of hydrogen bonds and secondary interactions, or to display local shape requirements important in molecular recognition. The power of the method is illustrated by examples of detailed images of taxol, an important anti-cancer agent, and HIV-1 protease, a protein of 1564 atoms. A mathematical framework of the approach, based on fuzzy sets, and the fundamentals of several additional applications of the additive, fuzzy fragmentation principle are presented.     

Octahedral and tetrahedral configuration changes of nickel(II) chloro complexes from spectrophotometric studies in aprotic solvents

Four NiII chloro complexes were identified spectrophotometrically in aprotic media such as DMSO, DMF and propylene carbonate for the first time. An original multiwavelength numerical treatment, based on a Marquardt method, results in the determination of the individual electronic spectra of the mononuclear chloro complexes and of their stability constants, the values of which indicate the presence of rather weak complexes in DMSO and DMF, much stronger in the less solvating propylene carbonate solvent. The overall stability constants calculated for the NiII chloro complexes are: 1=52, 2=140, 3=160, 4=210 in DMSO, 1=60, 2=110, 3=900, 4=15000 in DMF, 1=1.6×109, 2=6.4×1015, 3=2.7×1021, 4= 5.1×1026 in PC.The solvent effect is discussed in terms of the quantitative results obtained from this spectrophotometric study and reveals that the stability of the complexes is an inverse function of the donor properties of the solvent. This result illustrates the general behavior of complex formation in dipolar aprotic solvents, i.e. the substitution of one solvent molecule in the inner coordination sphere by the ligand is easier if the solvation strength of the solvent is lower. The solvent effect is also described in terms of the variation of shifts of the calculated absorption maxima for the individual electronic spectra of the chloro complexes. This result is used to identify clearly at which step of coordination the octahedral configuration of the nickel ion changes to the tetrahedral configuration, by comparison with the well-known structural properties of these complexes in the solid state.     

Crystallization of iron phosphate glasses

Differential thermal analysis (DTA), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), X-ray diffraction and Mössbauer spectroscopy were employed in the investigation of crystalline products of FeO_x-P₂O₅ glasses generated by various heat treatments. In glasses with a high value of =Fe²⁺/(Fe²⁺ + Fe³⁺), absorption of oxygen occurs in a broad temperature range identified by TG. Depending on the value of , two exotherms appear in the DTA curves, the low-temperature one corresponding to crystallization of the Fe₃(PO₄)₂ type regions, and the high-temperature one being related to various phases with dominating FePO₄. Each exotherm has its own transformation region, identical in absolute value. The Mössbauer spectra of glasses which underwent thermal treatment at higher temperatures exhibit some indication of phases of the types Fe₃(PO₄)₂ · xH₂O and FePO₄ · xH₂O.

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Zusammenfassung Differentialthermoanalyse (DTA), thermogravimetrische Analyse (TG), Röntgendiffraktion und Mössbauerspektroskopie wurden bei der Untersuchung (von kristalliner Produkte) durch verschiedene thermische Behandlungen hergestellten FeO_x-P₂O₅ Gläsern eingesetzt. In den Glasarten mit einem hohen Wert von =Fe²⁺/(Fe²⁺ + Fe³⁺) erfolgt die Sauerstoffabsorption in einem durch TG [nachgewiesenen breiten Temperaturbereich. In Abhängigkeit von dem -Wert erscheinen zwei Exothermen in den DTA-Kurven, von denen der bei niedriger Temperatur die Kristallisation des Fe₃(PO₄)₂ entspricht, und jener bei höheren Temperaturen in verschiedenen Phasen dem FePO₄. Jede Exotherme hat ihr eigenes Umwandlungsgebiet, das in absolutem Wert identisch ist. Die Mössbauer-Spektren der Gläser welche einer Wärmebehandlung bei höheren Temperaturen unterzogen worden sind, weisen einige Indikationsphasen der Typen Fe₃(PO₄)₂ · xH₂O und FePO₄ · xH₂O auf.

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, , FeO_x-P₂O₅, . , =Fe²⁺/(Fe²⁺+Fe³⁺) . , - : Fe₃(PO₄)₂, – FePO₄. , . , , Fe₃(PO₄)₂ · ₂ FePO₄ · ₂.

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The authors thank Mrs. Simonyiová for assistance in the experimental part of these investigations, and Dr. Horváth and Dr. Vondrovic for performing the X-ray and TG analyses.     

Effects of Cyclodextrins on Deodoration of ``Aging Odor'

Hexenal, octenal and nonenal are known causes of unpleasant body odor and are present at markedly increased levels in the middle-aged and elderly. The odor of such unsaturated aldehydes is therefore called ``aging odor'. The present study investigated the effects of cyclodextrins (CDs) on deodoration of crotonaldehyde, pentenal, hexenal, heptenal, octenal, nonenal, decenal, undecenal and dodecenal. -, - and -CD formed inclusion complexes with the majority of unsaturated aldehydes in aqueous solution. The -CD inclusion complex contained the highest amount of guest molecule. One molecule of -CD was estimated to include 1 molecule of short chain aldehyde and 2 molecules of long chain aldehyde. Deodorant testing was conducted by headspace gas analysis using sealed vials. All CDs decreased the concentrations of unsaturated aldehyde. With nonenal, the deodorant power of parent CDs was -CD > -CD > -CD, and that of chemically modified CD was Me-CD > HP-CD > G2-CD > MCT-CD. CDs were demonstrated to reduce ``aging odor'. Me-CD was the most effective type of CD for the deodoration of ``aging odor'.     

Superionic conductivity in (BEDT-TTF)AgXiY

We have synthesized the organic conductor (BEDT-TTF)Ag_XI_Y (X 1.8 and Y 2.9). This compound has, in addition to high electronic conductivity (_{300 k} 5–10 ^–1 · cm^–1), significant ionic conductivity connected with the motion of silver ions. The value of this ionic conductivity at room temperature is 10^{–3 –1} · cm^–1. The activation energy for diffusion of Ag ions is equal to 0.2 eV.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 247–249, March–April, 1989.     

Zwitterionic [(H3NCH2C≡CC≡CCH2NH3)]Cu2Cl4 π-Complex: Template Synthesis and Crystal Structure

Crystals of the [(H₃NCH₂CCCCCH₂NH₃)]Cu₂Cl₄ -complex, formed in the oxidative dimerization of propargylammonium cations, were obtained by ac electrochemical synthesis from CuCl₂ · 2H₂O and propargylammonium chloride ([CCCH₂NH₃]Cl) and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis (DARCh automated diffractometer, MoK radiation, /2 scan mode; 2275 reflections with F 4(F), R = 0.048). Crystals are monoclinic: space group B2/b, a = 19.591(6) Å, b = 7.299(3) Å, c = 8.636(3) Å, = 106.83(3)°, Z = 4. The structure consists of individual [(H₃NCH₂CCCCCH₂NH₃)]Cu₂Cl₄ moietes united through the elongated Cu···Cl contacts (2.827(5) Å) into chains oriented along the [010] direction. The bond of the centrosymmetric propargylammonium dimer is -coordintated by copper(I) atom and is elongated to 1.227(6) Å.     

Thermal decomposition of 5-Nitro-2-Furaldehyde Semicarbazone

Nitrofurazone, 5-nitro-2-furaldehydesemicarbazone, pharmaceutical compound, has been synthesized and its thermal behaviour studied by DTA, DSC and TG. The resulting thermoanalytical curves, showing that the maximum change in mass occurred at 516.5 K, with a 67% weight loss, are in good correlation with the enthalpy of the decomposition reaction, 326.93 kJ mol^–1. On the basis of the results, it is possible to establish the mechanism of the thermal decomposition and to acquire information on the stability of the analyzed organic compound, 5-nitro-2-furaldehydesemicarbazone.

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Zusammenfassung Das Arzneimittel Nitrofurazon (5-Nitro-2-furaldehyd-Semicarbazon) wurde synthetisiert und dessen thermisches Verhalten mittels DTA, DSC und TG untersucht. Die erhaltenen thermoanalytischen Kurven, die einen Gewichtsverlust von 67 Gew.-% mit maximaler Geschwindigkeit der Gewichtsabnahme bei 516,5 K zeigen, sind in guter Übereinstimmung mit der Enthalpie der Zersetzungsreaktion von 326,93 kJ·mol^–1. Aus den Versuchsergebnissen können der Mechanismus der thermischen Zersetzung abgeleitet und Informationen über die Stabilität von 5-Nitro-2-furaldehyd-Semicarbazon erhalten werden.

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, — 5-. , (67%) 516,5 , , 326,93 ·^–1. .

     

Spectrophotometric determination of palladium with a new chelating reagent,N,N-dimethyl-N′-(4-methyl-5-nitro-2-thiazolyl) thiourea

Summary N,N-Ditnethyl-N-(4-methyl-5-nitro-2-thiazolyl)thiourea A new spectrophotometric method for the determination of palladium with N,N-dimethyl-N-(4-methyl-5-nitro-2-thiazolyl)thiourea (DMNT) is proposed. DMNT instantly forms a yellow chelate with Pd(II) at pH 2 at room temperature, which is readily extracted into organic solvents such as chloroform and shows a higher absorption maximum (=40,400) at 413 nm. The ratio of Pd(II) to reagent in the chelate is 12 as determined by the widely used method and also verified by synthesis of the authentic Pd-chelate. The chelate conforms well with the Lambert-Beer's law over a wide concentration range (3.3–22g in 10 ml chloroform). The optimum concentration range of palladium for spectrophotometry by the Ringbom plot is 5.6–18.6g in 10 ml of chloroform solution. This method gives a good reproducibility, high sensitivity and high accuracy in the presence of many foreign ions.

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Spektrophotometrische Bestimmung von Palladium mit N,N-Dimethyl-N- (4-methyl-5-nitro-2-thiazolyl)-thioharnstoff (DMNT)

Zusammenfassung Eine neue spektrophotometrische Methode zur Bestimmung von Palladium mit DMNT wurde vorgeschlagen. Dieses Reagens bildet mit Pd(II) bei pH 2 und Zimmertemperatur ein gelbes Chelat, das mit Chloroform gut extrahierbar ist und bei 413 nm ein hohes Absorptionsmaximum (=40400) zeigt. Dessen Zusammensetzung wurde in üblicher Weise zu 12=Pd: DMNT bestimmt. Im Konzentrationsbereich 3,3–22g/10 ml entspricht das Chelat dem Lambert-Beerschen Gesetz. Die optimale Konzentration für die spektrophotometrische Bestimmung liegt zwischen 5,6 und 18,6g/10 ml Chloroform. Das Verfahren gibt gut reproduzierbare Ergebnisse, ist hoch empfindlich und auch in Anwesenheit vieler Fremdionen sehr genau.

     

Thermal Investigation of 1,2-propanediamine complexes of nickel(II) in the solid phase

Thermal studies have been carried out on [NiL₃]X₂·n H₂O, whereL=1,2-propanediamine;X=Cl^–, Br^–, SCN^–, 1/2SO ₄ ^2– and 1/2 SeO ₄ ^2– ; andn= 2, 1.5 and 0. [Ni₂L₅(NCS)₂](SCN)₂ and [NiL₂SO₄] have been synthesized pyrolytically in the solid-state from their mother diamine complexes. The deaquation behaviour of [NiL₃]SO₄·2 H₂O appears interesting, and its monohydrate undergoes a solid-state reaction (88–102°) without mass loss, showing an exothermic peak at 95 °C (H=– 5.1 kJ mole^–1).

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Zusammenfassung Thermische Untersuchungen wurden an [NiL₃]X₂,n H₂O ausgeführt, wobeiL-1,2-Propandiamin;X=Cl^–, Br^–, SCN^–, 1/2 SO ₄ ^2– und 1/2 SeO ₄ ^2– ;n=2, 1.5 und 0. [Ni₂Ls(NCS)₂](SCN)₂ und [NiL₂SO₄] wurden ausgehend von den entsprechenden Diaminkomplexen pyrolytisch im festen Zustand synthetisiert. Das Dehydratisierungsverhalten von [NiL₃]SO₄·2 H₂O scheint interessant zu sein, und beim entsprechenden Monohydrat wird eine ohne Massenverlust verlaufende Festkörperreaktion (88–102°) beobachtet, die sich durch einen exothermen Peak bei 95 °C (H=– 5.1 kJ mol^–1) zu erkennen gibt.

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[N³L₃]₂· n₂O, L=1,2-,=l^–, Br^–, SCN^–, 1/2 SO ₄ ^2- , 1/2SeO ₄ ^2- , an=2, 1.5 0. [Ni₂L₅(NCS)₂](SCN)₂ [NiL₂SO₄] . [N³L₃]S₄·2 ₂ , 88–102° , 95 ° =– 5.1 ·^–1.

     

Asymmetric hydrogenation of tryptophan precursors catalyzed by rhodium-DIOP complexes

Z-2-benzamido(acetamido)-3-(3-indolyl)-2-propenoic acids were hydrogenated with neutral and cationic rhodium(I) complexes containing the chiral diphosphine (–) or (+)–2,3-isopropylidene-2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)-butane [(–) or (+)–DIOP].

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Z-2- ()-3-(3-)-2- () (I), (–) (+)-2,3--2,3--1,4- ()-.

     

Gas diffusion during the thermal analysis of pyrite

Maximum rates of weight loss were measured during thermal analysis experiments involving the oxidation of thin layers of pyrite particles (<37 to 212–300 m screen size fractions) in oxygen-containing atmospheres (10–100%). The experimentally determined rates were compared with those calculated for several diffusion-based models. Good agreement was obtained with the model involving gas diffusion in the crucible.

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Zusammenfassung Maximale Geschwindigkeiten des bei der Oxydation von in dünnen Schichten aufgebrachten Pyritteilchen (< 37 bis 212–300 m Teilchengröße) in 10–100 Sauerstoff enthaltenden Atmosphären auftretenden Gewichtsverlustes wurden im Verlaufe von thermoanalytischen Experimenten gemessen. Die erhaltenen Werte werden mit denen für einige, die Diffusion berücksichtigenden Modelle berechneten verglichen. Gute Übereinstimmung wurde bei dem die Gasdiffusion im Tiegel berücksichtigenden Modell erhalten.

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Quantum-chemical study of the optical properties of MgO surface hydroxy groups

Cluster models of MgO surface OH groups have been studied by the semi-empirical CNDO method. The calculated stretching vibration frequencies of OH bonds and localized electron excitation energies on the OH-groups are shown to depend on the oxygen atom coordination.

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OH- MgO. , OH- , OH-, .