DSC study of the kinetics of the thermal dehydration of BaCl2 · 2H2O and BaCl2 · H2O

The kinetics of the thermal dehydration of various kinds of BaCl₂ · 2H₂O and of BaCl₂ · H₂O are investigated using a differential scanning calorimeter. The loss of H₂O proceeds in two steps: BaCl₂ · 2H₂O→BaCl₂ · H₂O→BaCl₂ and is therefore revealed by two endothermic peaks. In the experiments at varying temperature both steps follow a contracting-circle law, after an initial acceleratory stage according to a (n=2) power law. In the experiments at constant temperature, after an initial acceleratory stage according to a (n=2) power law, both steps (except BaCl₂ · 2H₂O single-crystals which follow a contracting-circle law) follow an Avrami-Erofeev law (withn=2) in the form used by Galwey and Jacobs. The activation energies for the various steps are compared and the different kinetic behaviour is discussed.     

Hydratstufen und Kristallstrukturen von Strontiumchlorid und Europium(II)-chlorid

Hydrates and Crystal Structures of Strontium Chloride and Europium Dichloride The dehydrating processes of SrCl₂ · 6 H₂O and EuCl₂ · 2 H₂O and the phase transformations involved were observed using a high temperature X-ray camera. The following phases appeared with increasing temperatur in the SrCl₂? H₂O system: SrCl₂ · 6 H₂O → SrCl₂ · 2 H₂O → SrCl₂ · 1 H₂O → SrCl₂(cub), and in the EuCl₂? H₂O system: EuCl₂ · 2 H₂O → EuCl₂ · 1 H₂O → EuCl₂ · wH₂O → EuCl₂(ortho), [EuCl₂(kub)].     

Zur Kenntnis der Hydrate des Bariumchlorids. Röntgenographische,thermoanalytische, Raman- und IR-spektroskopische Untersuchungen

Hydrates of Barium Chloride. X-ray, Thermoanalytical, Raman, and I.R. Data In the system BaCl₂? H₂O the hydrates BaCl₂ · 2 H₂O, BaCl₂ · 1 H₂O, BaCl₂ · 1/2 H₂O, and BaCl₂ · uH₂O were obtained. X-ray powder data, i.r. and Raman spectra, as well as thermoanalytical measurements (TG, DTA) are reported. BaCl₂ · 1 H₂O and BaCl₂ · 1/2 H₂O, which are both isotype with the corresponding hydrates of SrCl₂, were prepared by dehydration of BaCl₂ · 2 H₂O or by back hydration of anhydrous BaCl₂ with the calculated amounts of water. BaCl₂ · uH₂O (u ≈? 1) is formed as the primary product by the reaction of anhydrous BaCl₂ with water vapour at room temperature. Preparation methods of salt hydrates by controlled back hydration of the anhydrous salts are reported.     

The dehydration of nickel sulfate

Nickel sulfate was recrystallized to obtain the 7 H₂O, β6 H₂O and various habits of α6 H₂O. Dehydration and phase transitions were studied using X-ray analysis and DSC with effluent gas analysis. NiSO₄ · 7 H₂O dehydrates spontaneously via 7 → 6β → 6α at room temperature, while the dehydration pathway of NiSO₄ α6 H₂O is 6α → 6γ → 4 → 1. The effect of time and storage on the 6α—6β phase transition was investigated.     

Heat Capactites and Thermodynamic Properties of Lanthanum／Holmium Perchlorate Complexes with Glycine

The heat capacities of the two complexes, [La₂(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄]‐(ClO₄)₆ and [Ho₂(Gly)₄(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·2H₂O (Gly = glycine), were measured by adiabatic calorimetry in the temperature range from 78 to 375 K. A solid‐solid phase transition was found between 322.87 and 342.29 K for [Ho₂(Gly)₆(H₂O)₄](ClO₄)₆·2H₂O, and the peak temperature, the enthalpy and the entropy of the transition were obtained to be 330.94 K, 11.65 kJ·mol^?1 and 35.20 J· K^?1·mol^?1, respectively. No indication of any phase transition or thermal anomaly was observed for [La₂ (Gly)₆ (H₂O)₄ ] (ClO₄)₆. Thermal stabilities of the two complexes were investigated by thermogravimetry in the temperature range of 40–800°C. The possible mechanisms for the thermal decompositions were proposed according to the TG and DTG curves.     

The kinetic parameters of thermal decomposition hydrated iron sulphate

The thermal decomposition of iron sulphate hexahydrate was studied by thermogravimetry at a heating rate of 5°C min^?1 in static air. The kinetic parameters were evaluated using the integral method by applying the Coats and Redfern approximation. The thermal stabilities of the hydrates were found to vary in the order. Fe₂(SO₄)₃·6H₂O → Fe₂(SO₄)₃·4.5H₂O → Fe₂(SO₄)₃·0.5H₂O The dehydration process of hydrated iron sulphate was found to conform to random nucleation mass loss kinetics, and the activation energies of the respective hydrates were 89.82, 105.04 and 172.62 kJ mol^?1, respectively. The decomposition process of anhydrous iron sulphate occurs in the temperature region between 810 and 960 K with activation energies 526.52 kJ mol^?1 for the D3 model or 256.05 kJ mol^?1 for the R3 model.     

Synthesis,structural characterization,and thermochemistry of complexes of pyridine 2,6-dicarboxylate with metals (Mg and Sr)

Two novel complexes [Mg(DPC)(H₂O)₃]·2H₂O(s) and Sr₂(H₂DPC)₂(HDPC)₂(DPC)(H₂O)₂(s) were synthesized by the method of liquid phase reflux. X-ray crystallography, chemical analysis, and elemental analysis were applied to characterize the structures and compositions of the two complexes. Low-temperature heat capacities of the complexes were measured over the temperature ranges from 78 to 350 and 78 to 352 K for [Mg(DPC)(H₂O)₃]·2H₂O(s) and Sr₂(H₂DPC)₂(HDPC)₂(DPC)(H₂O)₂(s), respectively. The polynomial regressions as a function of temperature were carried out through least square fitting method according to the experiment points. The polynomial fitted values of the molar heat capacities and the thermodynamic functions relative to the standard reference temperature 298.15 K based on the polynomial equations were derived. In addition, thermal behavior of the two compounds was investigated by thermal analysis techniques, differential scanning calorimetry/thermogravimetric analysis.     

The deaquation reactions of some metal salt hydrates at elevated pressures

The deaquation reactions of BaCl₂·2H₂O, BaBr₂·2H₂O and CoCl₂·6H₂0 were studied by the thermal analysis techniques of thermogravimetry, differential thermal analysis (DTA), and electrical conductivity in the pressure range from one to 170 atm. In general, the effect of pressure on the TG curves increased the T_i and T_f values and also the reaction interval, (T_t—T_i). The DTA curves exhibited splittings into multiple peaks as a result of the increased pressure. These splittings were interpreted as due to the evolution of a liquid water phase followed b     

Solvent-controlled structural variation from 1D+2D→3D network with coexistence of polycatenation and polythreading to the 2D→3D polythreaded array

This article represents two types of entanglements, [Co₂(bibp)(BTB)₂][Co(bibp)₂(H₂O)₂] (1) and [Co₃(bibp)₂(H₂O)₂(BTB)₂]·2H₂O·2DMF (2) (bibp = 4,4′-bis(1-imidazolyl)biphenyl and H₃BTB = 1,3,5-tris(4-carboxyphenyl)benzene), which are 2-D→3-D polycatenated frameworks formed by parallel catenation of 1-D+2-D→2-D polythreaded motifs based on the double-layered sheet penetrated by ribbons of rings (1) and a 2-D→3-D mutual polythreading of three double-layered sheets with dangling arms (2), which is assembled by the same initial materials by simply changing the volume ratio of water/DMF medium.     

Synthesis and characterization of cerium,thorium, and uranyl complexes with ( E )-4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)-4- oxobut-2-enoic acid

(E)-4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid and its Ce(IV), Th(IV), and UO₂(II) complexes were synthesized and characterized by MS, elemental analysis, IR, UV, TG-DTA, and NMR. The complexes have composition [CeL₂(OH)₂ · 2H₂O] · H₂O, [ThL₂(OH)₂ · 2H₂O] · H₂O, and [UO₂L₂ · 2H₂O] · H₂O. Molar conductance data confirm that the three complexes are nonelectrolytes. The IR and NMR results show that the carboxylates coordinate to the metal ions bidentate, and the ester carboxylic groups do not take part in coordination. Luminescence spectra of the ligand and complexes in DMSO at room temperature were also studied showing strong luminescence of the metal ions.     

Differences and similarities among hypoxanthinium nitrate hydrate structures

Crystals of hypoxanthinium (6‐oxo‐1H,7H‐purin‐9‐ium) nitrate hydrates were investigated by means of X‐ray diffraction at different temperatures. The data for hypoxanthinium nitrate monohydrate (C₅H₅N₄O⁺·NO₃^?·H₂O, Hx1 ) were collected at 20, 105 and 285 K. The room‐temperature phase was reported previously [Schmalle et al. (1990). Acta Cryst. C 46 , 340–342] and the low‐temperature phase has not been investigated yet. The structure underwent a phase transition, which resulted in a change of space group from Pmnb to P2₁/n at lower temperature and subsequently in nonmerohedral twinning. The structure of hypoxanthinium dinitrate trihydrate (H₃O⁺·C₅H₅N₄O⁺·2NO₃^?·2H₂O, Hx2 ) was determined at 20 and 100 K, and also has not been reported previously. The Hx2 structure consists of two types of layers: the `hypoxanthinium nitrate monohydrate' layers (HX) observed in Hx1 and layers of Zundel complex H₃O⁺·H₂O interacting with nitrate anions (OX). The crystal can be considered as a solid solution of two salts, i.e. hypoxanthinium nitrate monohydrate, C₅H₅N₄O⁺·NO₃^?·H₂O, and oxonium nitrate monohydrate, H₃O⁺(H₂O)·NO₃^?.     

Effect of hydrothermal treatment on the composition and structure of Pt(IV) hydroxo complexes as model precursors of the active component in Pt/Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> catalysts

The influence of hydrothermal treatment conditions (temperature, duration, acidity of the medium) on the structural and chemical transformations of the complex H₂[Pt(OH)₆] was studied. The composition and structure of the resulting compounds were determined by several physicochemical methods. Thermal analysis coupled with mass spectrometry showed that, as the hydrothermal treatment temperature is raised from 25 to 120 and 150°C, the product composition in terms of empirical formulas changes as follows: PtO₂ · 4H₂O → PtO₂ · 3.5H₂O → PtO₂ · 1.5H₂O. X-ray diffraction and UV and IR spectroscopy demonstrated that the changes in the chemical composition are accompanied by the amorphization of the structure and Pt-O bond strengthening. X-ray structure determination using the radial electron density distribution method showed that polynuclear species ～10–15 Å in size with a structure similar to that of orthorhombic PtO₂ form in the complexes subjected to “hard” hydrothermal treatment (T ≥ 150°C).     

A polypseudorotaxane coordination polymer comprising Preyssler-type phosphotungstate and flexible N-donor ligands

A coordination polymer based on Preyssler-type phosphotungstate, {Cu₄(L)₂(HL)(H₂O)₅[HNa(H₂O)P₅W₃₀O₁₁₀]}·2H₂L·4H₂O (1), has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction, IR spectrum, element analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. The structure shows that the asymmetry coordination of the N-donor ligands results in formation of chiral sub-building blocks (SBUs). The chiral SBUs were connected by Cu–O bonds and organic ligands to form a two-dimensional (2-D) structure. Furthermore, 1 represents the first 2D + 2D → 2D polypseudorotaxane framework based on the chiral lamellar structure; magnetic properties have been investigated as well.     

Rapid Thermolysis Studies of [Pb2（TNR）2（CHZ）2（H2O）2]·4H2O and Cd（CHZ）2（TNR）（H2O）

T-jump/FT-IR spectroscopy was used to study the rapid thermal decomposition activity of [Pb2（TNR）2（CHZ）2（H2O）2]·4H2O and Cd（CHZ）2（TNR）（H2O） under 0.1 MPa Ar atmosphere. The results show that the main gaseous products of [Pb2（TNR）2（CHZ）2（H2O）2]·4H2O are NH3, H2O and HONO, while CO and NO are the major gaseous products of flash pyrolysis of Cd（CHZ）2（TNR）（H2O）. Thus Cd（CHZ）2（TNR）（H2O） is not an eco-friendly and chemically compatible primary explosive. Both compounds liberate volatile metal carbonate, oxide and isocyanate compounds. The combustion temperature and products of the two compounds were calculated by Real code. The results of theoretical calculation show that the combustion temperature of [Pb2（TNR）2（CHZ）2（H2O）2].4H2O is higher than that of Cd（CHZ）2（TNR）（H2O）, there is no HNCO in the combus- tion products and the amount of NO is less than the experiment result from T-jump/FTIR.     

Synthesis, characterization, and luminescent properties of a series of silver(I) complexes with organic carboxylic acid and 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane ligands

The reaction of AgNO₃ with combinations of 1,3-bis(4-pyridyl)propane (bpp), pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid (H₂pdc), oxybis(benzoic acid) (H₂oba), and 4,4′-oxidiphthalic acid (H₄odpt) in aqueous alcohol/ammonia at room temperature produces crystals of [Ag₂(bpp)₂](pdc)·8H₂O, [Ag₂(bpp)₂(H₂O)](oba)·5H₂O, and [Ag₂(bpp)₂(H₂O)₂](odpt)·2H₂O. All three complexes consist of 1D infinite silver-bpp cationic chains, interspersed with organic carboxylate anions that provide charge compensation in the crystal structures. The lattice water molecules are situated among the framework of the crystal structure and show rich hydrogen-bonding interactions, which serve to orientate the organic carboxylate anions in the crystal packing, while the presence of Ag···N and Ag···Ag contacts strengthens the frameworks. The luminescent properties of the complexes have been investigated.     

Studies on ion association. Calorimetric study of the formation of monoazido complexes of Ni(II), Zn(II) and Cd(II)

From rehydration experiments the hydrates Ba(OH)₂ · 8 H₂O, Ba(OH)₂ · 3 H₂O β-Ba(OH)₂, · 1 H₂O, and γ-Ba(OH)₂ · 1 H₂O have been found in the system Ba(OH)₂-H₂O. Thermoanalytical measurements (DTA, TG, DTG, high temperature X-ray diffraction, high temperature Raman scattering) on these hydrates are reported. Thermal decomposition of Ba(OH)₂ · 8 H₂O and Ba(OH)₂ · 3 H₂O always results in the formation of β-Ba(OH)₂ · 1 H₂O, the stable form of the monohydrates at ambient temperature. Dehydration of β- and γ-Ba(OH)₂ · 1 H₂O, both of which form anhydrous β-Ba(OH)₂ as the first product of decomposition, starts at 105 and 115°C, respectively. Single crystals of Ba(OH)₂ · 3 H₂O and γ-Ba(OH)₂ · 1 H₂O were prepared from Ba(OH)₂ · 8 H₂O meltings and from ethanolic solutions of Ba(OH)₂ , respectively. The crystal data are: Ba(OH)₂ · 3 H₂O (orthorhombic, Pnma): a = 764.0(2), b = 1140,3(5), c = 596.5(1) pm, Z = 4; γ-Ba(OH)₂ · 1 H₂O (monoclinic, P2₁/m or P2₁): a = 704.9(2), b = 418.4(1), c = 633.3(1) pm, β = 111.45(2)°, Z = 2.     

Dinuclear Cobalt(III) Complexes Showing a Co2O2 Metallacycle

The heptadentate Schiff base H₃L reacts with cobalt(II) acetate in methanol to form the discrete dinuclear complex Co₂L(OAc)₂(OMe)(H₂O)₂ ( 1 ·2H₂O). The reaction of 1 ·2H₂O with NMe₄OH·5H₂O in methanol gives rise to displacement of the acetate by methanolate groups, yielding Co₂L(OMe)₃(H₂O) ( 2 ·1H₂O). Recrystallizations of the Schiff base, 1 ·2H₂O and 2 ·H₂O in different solvents, produce single crystals of H₃L, 1 ·2.5H₂O and 2 ·2MeOH, respectively. The crystal structures of 1 ·2.5H₂O and 2 ·2MeOH show the cobalt atoms double bridged by and endogenous phenol oxygen atom and an exogenous methanolate oxygen donor, giving rise to Co₂O₂ cores with Co···Co distances of ca. 2.87 Å.     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Optical Properties of Europium Trifluoroacetate Complexes with 1,10-Phenanthroline and 2,2-Bipyridine

Two europium trifluoroacetate complexes, Eu(CF₃COO)₃·phen ( 1 ) and Eu(CF₃COO)₃·bpy ( 2 ) (where phen=1,10‐phenanthroline, bpy=2,2′‐bipyridine), were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TA). Single‐crystal X‐ray structure has been determined for the complex [Eu₂(CF₃COO)₆·(phen)₃·(H₂O)₂]·EtOH. The crystal structure of [Eu₂(CF₃COO)₆·(phen)₃·(H₂O)₂]·EtOH shows that two different coordination styles with europium ions coexist in the same crystal and have entirely different coordination geometries and numbers. This crystal can be considered as an 1:1 adduct of [Eu(CF₃COO)₃·(Phen)₂·H₂O]·EtOH (9‐coordination part) and Eu(CF₃COO)₃·phen·H₂O (8‐coordination part). The excitation spectra of the two complexes demonstrate that the energy collected by "antenna ligands" is transferred to Eu³⁺ ions efficiently. The room‐temperature PL spectra of the complexes are composed of the typical Eu³⁺ ions red emission, due to transitions between ⁵D₀→⁷F_J(J=0→4). The lifetimes of ⁵D₀ of Eu³⁺ in the complexes were examined using time‐resolved spectroscopic analysis, and the lifetime values of Eu(CF₃COO)₃·phen and Eu(CF₃COO)₃·bpy were fitting with bi‐exponential (2987 and 353 µs) and monoexponential (3191 µs) curves, respectively. In order to elucidate the energy transfer process of the europium complexes, the energy levels of the relevant electronic states had been estimated. The thermal analyses indicate that they are all quite stable to heat.     

Differential enthalpies of solution of LiCl·H2O,NaCl, KCl,MgCl2·6H2O,CaCl2·6H2O,and BaCl2·2H2O in water at 298.15 K,near the saturation concentration

The direct measurements of differential enthalpies of solution Δ_sol H ₂, of LiCl·H₂O, NaCl, KCl, MgCl₂·6H₂O, CaCl₂·6H₂O and BaCl₂·2H₂O, as the function of molality,m, in the region of concentrated solutions were performed. On this basis the enthalpies of crystallization, Δ_cryst H _m, were calculated and compared to the appropriate literature data.     

Synthese,Struktur und Eigenschaften von drei Tetranatrium-tetrametaphosphimat-Hydraten

Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of Three Tetrasodium Tetrametaphosphimate Hydrates Single crystals of three tetrasodium tetrametaphosphimate hydrates Na₄(PO₂NH)₄ · x H₂O with x = 2 and 3, respectively, have been obtained and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Dimorphous Na₄(PO₂NH)₄ · 3 H₂O is formed at RT. It crystallizes monoclinic ( 1 ) or triclinic ( 2 ) (α-Na₄(PO₂NH)₄ · 3 H₂O ( 1 ): P2₁, a = 1002.7(2), b = 1189.7(2), c=1193.1(2)pm, β=104.93(1)°, Z=4; β-Na₄(PO₂NH)₄ · 3 H₂O ( 2 ): P 1¯, a = 843.64(9), b = 848.54(10), c = 994.7(2) pm, α = 83.07(1), β = 76.31(1), γ = 87.46(1)°, Z = 2). Compound 2 is formed in the presence of NaCl during the crystallization from aqueous solution. Tetrasodium tetrametaphosphimate dihydrate ( 3 ) is formed at 60 °C (Na₄(PO₂NH)₄ · 2 H₂O ( 3 ): C2/c, a = 2225.6(3), b = 513.0(1), c = 1566.7(2) pm, β = 134.21(1)°, Z = 4). In 1 and 2 the P₄N₄ ring of the tetrametaphosphimate ions attains a saddle and in 3 a twistboat conformation. The conformations of the anions have been analysed using torsion angles, displacement asymmetry parameters, and puckering parameters. The (PO₂NH)₄^4– rings of the compounds 1 , 2 , and 3 are linked by N–H · · &mid