Spectrophotometric, conductometric and thermal studies of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with 2-(2-hydroxynaphthylazo)-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,3-pyrimidine

The electronic absorption spectra of 2-(2-hydroxynaphthylazo)-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-1,3-pyrimidine in pure organic solvents of different polarities and in buffer solutions of varying pH are studied. The important bands in the IR and the main signals in the (1)H NMR spectra are assigned. The observed UV-vis absorption bands are assigned to the corresponding electronic transitions. The molecular stoichiometry, stability constant, absorption maximum, molar absorptivity and Sandell's sensitivity of the complexes are calculated. Obeyence to Beer's law and Ringbom optimum concentration ranges are also determined. The ability of using the titled azodye as metalochromic indicator in complexometric titrations was also studied. The effect of Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) ions on the fluorescence of the azodye is also considered. The solid Cu(II) complexes of the titled azodye have been prepared and characterized by elemental, IR, UV-vis spectra as well as by conductometric and magnetic measurements. The data suggest square planar geometry for 1:1 and 1:2 (M:L) complexes. The thermal behaviour of the complexes has been studied. The kinetic parameters (n, E, A, deltaH, DeltaS and deltaG) of the thermal decomposition steps are computed using Coats-Redfern equations.     

Modelling the adsorption of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) onto Fithian illite

Illite samples from Fithian, IL were purified and saturated with Na(+) ions. The acid-base surface chemistry of the Na-saturated illite was studied by potentiometric titration experiments with 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 M NaNO(3) solutions as the background electrolyte. Results showed that the titration curves obtained at different ionic strengths did not intersect in the studied pH range. The adsorption of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), and Zn(II) onto illite was investigated as a function of pH and ionic strength by batch adsorption experiments. Two distinct mechanisms of metal adsorption were found from the experimental results: nonspecific ion-exchange reactions at lower pH values on the basal surfaces and 'frayed edges' and specific adsorption at higher pH values on the mineral edges. Ionic strength had a greater effect on the ion-exchange reactions. The binding constants for the five heavy metals onto illite were determined using the least-square fitting computer program FITEQL. Linear free energy relationships were found between the surface binding constants and the first hydrolysis constants of the metals.     

The liquid-crystalline properties of bis[N-[[4-[4-(alkoxy)benzoyloxy]2-hydroxyphenyl]methylene]alkanamino] complexes of Cu(II), Pd(II) and Ni(II). A general view

The thermotropic liquid-crystalline phase behaviour of a homologous set of bis[N-[[4-[4-(alkoxy)benzoyloxy]2-hydroxyphenyl]methylene]alkanamino] copper(II) complexes is examined. New data are reported and taken into account in addition to those previously reported in this Journal. The influence of alkoxy and alkanamine groups on the nature and stability of the mesophase is underlined. As a general trend, with some notable exception, smectic (C type) mesomorphism is favoured by longer alkoxy and alkanamine chains. Data concerning some Pd(II) and Ni(II) homologous complexes are also reported. The mesophase stability (nematic phase) is higher for palladium and nickel complexes than for the copper containing homologues.     

Clathrate formation in the [M(4-MePy)2 (NCS)2]-4-MePy systems,where M=Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II); 4-MePy=4-methylpyridine

A number of complexes [M(4-MePy)_n (NCS)₂], where M=Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II); n=2 or 4 have been synthesized and phase diagrams [M(4-MePy)₂(NCS)₂]-4-MePy have been studied. The forming compounds have been obtained and described with the help of IR-spectroscopy and thermal analysis. The structure of a molecular type with variable section channels, filled by two types guest-molecules (by a water molecule in the narrow part of the channel and by two 4-methylpyridine molecules in the broad part of the channel, with a total ratio guest: host being 1:1) for [Cd(4-MePy)₄ (NCS)₂]·0.67(4-MePy)·0.33H₂O has been defined by X-ray method. This clathrate is isostructural (X-ray powder diffractogram) to the anhydrous compound [Cd(4-MePy)₄ (NCS)₂]·0.67(4-MePy).     

Magnetic Properties of M3[Fe(Cn)6]2Xh2O (M = Co (II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II))

Compounds of the type M₃[Fe(CN)₆]₂XH₂O (M = Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II)) were prepared and magnetic properties of their powders were investigated by means of EPR spectra, Mössbauer effect and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The temperature dependence of the magnetization for the complexes Co₃[Fe(CN)₅]₂- 10H₂O, Ni₃[Fe(CN)₆]₂-10H₂O and Cu₃[Fe(CN)₆]₂-4H₂O revealed that below the critical temperatures 15, 22 and 20 K respectively, these complexes have zero-field magnetization. The magnetic hysteresis at 10 K for Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes was observed. Mössbauer spectra at 4.2 K for the compounds are discussed.     

Spectroscopic,crystal structure and thermal studies of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) with 5-amino-4-arylazo-3-methyl-1-phenylpyrazole (aryl=C6H5,o-C6H4COOH,o-C6H4OH)

5-Amino-4-arylazo-3-methyl-1-phenylpyrazole (aryl?=?C₆H₅,o-C₆H₄COOH,o-C₆H₄OH) and its complexes with Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Hg(II) ions were synthesized. The complexes are in the ratio 1?:?1 and 1?:?2 (metal?:?ligand). Ligands and complexes were subjected to elemental analysis, IR, Raman, UV-Vis and ¹H-NMR spectroscopy. The mass spectra of the ligands were discussed. Thermal analysis and magnetic measurements were carried out for the prepared complexes. The X-ray single crystal structure of [Ni(L1)₂] was performed. The investigated pyrazole compounds coordinate as bidentate ligands through amino and azo nitrogens or tridentate through NNO. The molar conductance of the chelates is measured and reflected the non-electrolytic nature of the prepared complexes.     

Physico-chemical studies of Ni(II), Co(II), Zn(II), and Cd(II) ions with p-fluorobenzoylacetone

Incorporation of pH correction, in data obtained from the potentiometric titration of p-fluorobenzoylacetone with NaOH solution in dioxane-water (31,V/V) at 30±0.1°C in a medium of constant ionic strength, =0.1M (NaClO₄) gave the value of thermodynamic dissociation constant (pk _D ) as 12.06±0.02. Under similar conditions of solvent composition, temperature and ionic strength the thermodynamic stepwise formation constants of the complexes formed between Ni(II), Co(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) ions and the above ligand, using method of least squares, gave log ₂ as 19.50±0.05, 18.89±0.05, 18.61±0.04 and 16.16±0.08 resp. This order is in accordance with theIrving-Williams series. Derivatives of the above metals have also been synthesised and characterised.With 2 Figures     

Nanoparticles of octakis[3-(3-amino-1,2,4-triazole)propyl]octasilsesquioxane as ligands for Cu(II), Ni(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), and Fe(III) in aqueous solution

Nanoparticles of octakis[3-(3-amino-1,2,4-triazole)propyl]octasilsesquioxane (ATZ-SSQ) were tested as ligands for transition-metal ions in aqueous solution with a special attention to sorption isotherms, ligand-metal interaction, and determination of metal ions in natural waters. The adsorption potential of the material ATZ-SSQ was compared with related [3(3-amino-1,2,4-triazole)propyl]silica gel (ATZ-SG). The adsorption was performed using a batchwise process and both organofunctionalized surfaces showed the ability to adsorb the metal ions from aqueous solution. The Langmuir model was used to simulate the sorption isotherms. The results suggest that the sorption of these metals on ATZ-SSQ and ATZ-SG occurs mainly by surface complexation. The equilibrium condition is reached at time lower than 3 min for ATZ-SSQ, while for ATZ-SG is only reached at time of 25 min. The maximum metal ion uptake values for ATZ-SSQ were higher than the corresponding values achieved with the ATZ-SG. In order to obtain more information on the ligand-metal interaction of the complexes on the surface of the ATZ-SSQ nanomaterial, ESR study with various degrees of copper loadings was carried out. The ATZ-SSQ was tested for the determination (in flow using a column technique) of the metal ions present in natural waters.     

Complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) with 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazole

Novel oligonuclear complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) with 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazole (L) of the composition [M₃L₁₀(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₆ (M = Co(II), Ni(II)), [Ni₃L₆(H₂O)₆]Hal₆ (Hal = Cl^?, Br^?), and [Cu₅L₁₆(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₁₀ · 2H₂O were synthesized and studied by magnetic susceptibility, electronic and IR spectroscopy, and powder X-ray diffraction methods. All the above complexes are X-ray amorphous. Antifer-romagnetic exchange interactions between the M²⁺ ions were discovered in the [Co₃L₁₀(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₆ and [Ni₃L₁₀(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₆ complexes, whereas ferromagnetic exchange interactions were observed in the complexes [Ni₃L₆(H₂O)₆]Cl₆, [Ni₃L₆(H₂O)₆]Br₆, and [Cu₅L₁₆(H₂O)₂](NO₃)₁₀ · 2H₂O.     

Spectral,thermal and magnetic investigations of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 4-methylphthalates

Conditions for the preparation of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) 4-methylphthalates were investigated and their composition, solubility in water at 295 K and magnetic moments were determined. IR spectra and powder diffraction patterns of the complexes prepared with molar ratio of metal to organic ligand of 1.0:1.0 and general formula: M [ CH₃C₆H₃(CO₂)₂]·nH₂o (n=1-3) were recorded and their decomposition in air were studied. During heating the hydrated complexes are dehydrated in one (Mn, Co, Ni, Zn, Cd) or two steps (Cu) and next the anhydrous complexes decompose to oxides directly (Cu, Zn), with intermediate formation of carbonates (Mn, Cd), oxocarbonates (Ni) or carbonate and free metal (Co). The carboxylate groups in the complexes studied are mono- and bidentate (Co, Ni), bidentate chelating and bridging (Zn) or bidentate chelating (Mn, Cu, Cd). The magnetic moments for paramagnetic complexes of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II) attain values 5.92, 5.05, 3.36 and 1.96 M.B., respectively. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Salisaldehyde-2-aminobenzimidazole schiff base complexes of Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II)

New metal complexes of Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) with salicylidine-2-aminobenzimidazole (SABI) are synthesized and their physicochemical properties are investigated using elemental and thermal analyses, IR, conductometric, solid reflectance and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The base reacts with these metal ions to give 1:1 (Metal:SABI) complexes; in cases of Fe(III), Co(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) ions; and 1:2 (Metal:SABI) complexes; in case of Ni(II) ion. The conductance data reveal that Fe(III) complex is 2:1 electrolyte, Co(II) is 1:2 electrolyte, Cu(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes are 1:1 electrolytes while Ni(II) is non-electrolyte. IR spectra showed that the ligand is coordinated to the metal ions in a terdentate mannar with O, N, N donor sites of the phenloic -OH, azomethine -N and benzimidazole -N3. Magnetic and solid reflectance spectra are used to infer the coordinating capacity of the ligand and the geometrical structure of these complexes. The thermal decomposition of the complexes is studied and indicates that not only the coordinated and/or crystallization water is lost but also that the decomposition of the ligand from the complexes is necessary to interpret the successive mass loss. Different thermodynamic activation parameters are also reported, using Coats-Redfern method. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Dinuclear tetrapyridyl pendant-armed azamacrocyclic complexes of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II)

The coordination capability of the new tetrapyridyl pendant-armed azamacrocyclic ligand L, towards Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Cd(II) ions was studied. The ligand and the complexes were characterized by microanalysis, LSI mass spectrometry, IR, UV-Vis and NMR spectroscopy, magnetic studies and conductivity measurements. Crystal structures of [Co₂L(CH₃CN)₂](ClO₄)₄·2CH₃CN and [Cd₂L(NO₃)₂](NO₃)₂·2H₂O complexes have been determined. The X-ray studies show the presence of dinuclear endomacrocyclic complexes with the metal ion in a similar distorted octahedral environment, coordinated by one pyridyl bridgehead group, two amine nitrogen atoms and two pyridyl pendant-arms. The sixth coordination position around the metal ion is completed by one acetonitrile molecule in [Co₂L(CH₃CN)₂](ClO₄)₄·2CH₃CN and by one monodentate nitrate anion in [Cd₂L(NO₃)₂](NO₃)₂·2H₂O. Different sort of intramolecular non-classical hydrogen bonds were found in the crystal lattice of both structures.     

Preconcentration of Cd(II), Pb(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) by solid-phase extraction method using 1,10-phenanthroline

Solid-phase extraction (SPE) method for preconcentration and determination of Cd(II), Pb(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) aqueous samples by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry is described. The preconcentration of analytes is accomplished by retention of their chelates with 1.10-phenanthroline in aqueous solution on a solid phase containing carboxylic acid (COOH) bonded to silica gel in a column. The limits of detection values (defined as “3s” where “s” is standard deviation of the blank determination) are 3.6 μg/L for Cd(II), 17.5 μg/L for Pb(II), 3.1 μg/L for Co(II), 2.1 μg/L for Ni(II), and 4.4 μg/L for Cu(II) and corresponding limit of quantification (6s) values are 7.2, 35, 6.2, 4.2 and 8.8 μg/L, respectively. As a result, a simple method was elaborated for the group concentration and determination of the above mentioned metals in reference material and in samples of plant material. The article is published in the original.     

Bis[n(chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamato] complexes of Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Sn(II)

Ammonium[N(o-chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamate], NH₄(OCD), ammonium [N(m-chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamate], NH₄(MCD) and ammonium [N(p-chlorophenyl)dithiocarbamate], NH₄(PCD) and their complexes with Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II) and Sn(II) have been synthesised. These complexes have been characterised on the basis of chemical analyses, molecular weight determinations, conductance measurements, electronic and IR spectral studies. Thermal behaviour of the compounds has been studied with the aid of TG and DTA techniques in static air atmosphere. Heats of reaction for different decomposition steps have been calculated from the DTA curves. The end products obtained after thermal decomposition of the complexes were identified by elemental analyses and IR spectral data.     

Complexation of N-bis[2-(1,2-dicarboxyethoxy)ethyl]aspartic acid with Cd(II), Hg(II) and Pb(II) ions in aqueous solution

The persistence of widely used chelating agents EDTA and DTPA in nature has been of concern and there is a need for ligands to replace them. In a search for environmentally friendly metal chelating ligands for industrial applications, complex formation equilibria of N-bis[2-(1,2-dicarboxyethoxy)ethyl]aspartic acid (BCA6) with Cd(II), Hg(II) and Pb(II) in aqueous 0.1 M NaNO₃ solution were studied at 25°C by potentiometric titration. Complexation was modeled and the stability constants of the different complexes were determined for each metal ion using the computer program SUPERQUAD. With all metal ions, stable ML^4? complexes dominated the complex formation. The stabilities of Cd(II), Hg(II) and Pb(II) chelates of BCA6 are remarkably lower than those of EDTA and DTPA. Environmental advantages of the use of BCA6 instead of EDTA and DTPA are better biodegradability and lower nitrogen content with a possibility to save chemicals and process steps in pulp bleaching.     

Formation of Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Ag(I) and Cd(II) hexacyanocobaltates

A study is reported of the formation of Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Ag(I) and Cd(II) hexacyanocobaltates. The results show that the precipitates form by reaction of the metal ions with KCo(CN)(6)(2-) ion-pairs in 1:1 ratio, followed by solid phase transformations.     

Study of the kinetics of the transport of Cu(II), Cd(II) and Ni(II) ions through a liquid membrane

The coupled transport of Cu(II), Cd(II) and Ni(II) ions through a bulk liquid membrane (BLM) containing pyridine-2-acetaldehyde benzoylhydrazone (2-APBH) as carrier dissolved in toluene has been studied. Once the optimal conditions of extraction of each metal were established, a comparative study of the transport kinetics for these metals was performed by means of a kinetic model involving two consecutive irreversible first-order reactions. The kinetic parameters (apparent rate constants of the metal extraction and re-extraction reactions (k ₁, k ₂), the maximum reduced concentration of the metal in the liquid membrane (), the time of the maximum value of R _o ( t _max) and the maximum entry and exit fluxes of the metal through the liquid membrane ( and ) of the extraction and stripping reactions were evaluated and results showed good agreement between experimental data and theoretical predictions. Complete transport through the membrane took place according to the following order: Cd(II)>Cu(II)>Ni(II), with similar kinetic parameters obtained for Cu(II) and Cd(III). The transport behaviour of Ni(II) was different to that of Cu(II) and Cd(III), probably due to the different stoichiometry of the nickel complex compared to those of the other metal ions and the different chemical conditions required for its formation. The influence of the sample salinity on the transport kinetics was studied. k ₁ values decreased slightly when the feed solution salinity was increased for Cu(II) and Ni(II), but not for Cd(II). Values of k ₂ were practically unaffected. The proposed BLM was applied to the preconcentration and separation of metal ions (prior to their determination) in water samples with different saline matrices (CRM, river water and seawater), and good agreement with the certified values was obtained.