VUV-Photolyse von Methanol bei 1236 Å

Zusammenfassung Es wird über die indirekte und die direkte VUV-Photolyse von luftfreiem Methanol in flüssiger Phase bei 1236 Å berichtet. Bei der Bestrahlung von wäßr. 0,01m-Methanol wurden folgende Produkte und Ausbeuten erhalten: (H₂)=1,00, (HCHO)=0,27, (CH₂OH)₂=0,12, (CH₂OH·CHO)=0,04 und (HCOOH)=0,02. Die Photolyse von flüssigem Methanol lieferte die gleichen Produkte, jedoch mit höheren Ausbeuten: (H₂)=1,50, (HCHO)=0,98, (CH₂OH)₂=0,28 und (CH₂OH·CHO)=0,06. Unter Anwendung von Methanol als Radikalfänger konnte auch die Quantenausbeute der Wasserphotolyse bei 1236 Å, (H,OH)=1,025 verifiziert werden. Wahrscheinliche Reaktionsmechanismen werden diskutiert.

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V.U.V.-Photolysis of methanol at 1236 Å

The indirect and the direct v.u.v.-photolysis of air free methanol in liquid phase at 1236 Å is reported. After irradiation of aqueous 0.01M-methanol the following products were obtained: (H₂)=1.00, (HCHO)=0.27, (CH₂OH)₂=0.12, (CH₂OH·CHO)=0.04 and (HCOOH)=0.02. The photolysis of liquid methanol yielded the same compounds, however with higher amount as follows: (H₂)=1.50, (HCHO)=0.98, (CH₂OH)₂=0.28 and (CH₂OH·CHO)=0.06. Using methanol as a scavenger for the H and OH radicals the quantum yield of the water photolysis at 1236 Å could be verified to be (H,OH)=1.025. Probable reaction mechanisms are discussed.

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Herrn Prof. Dr.E. Broda zum 60. Geburtstag gewidmet.     

An Alternative Method of Introducing Fugacity

In current textbooks fugacity is introduced according to its differential or integral mathematical formulation. In this article an alternative method of explanation is offered. It is suggested that the real state of a pure gas can be described by comparing it to a hypothetical idealized state. The differences between these two states can then be expressed in terms of a function, , defined as (T,P) = _real(T,P) - _ideal(T,P) where _real and _ideal are the chemical potentials of the gas in its real and ideal states, respectively. The function is a molar excess quantity and is expressed as (T,P) = RT1n where is the fugacity coefficient. This approach introduces fugacity deductively through the function, which leads to , the fugacity coefficient. This method is also appropriate for introducing the activity of solution components and the fugacity of a real gas in gaseous mixtures.     

Quantum-chemical investigation of bond orders in symmetric polymethine dyes

The behavior of the bond orders in symmetric model polymethine dyes has been investigated by the HMO, PPP, and CNDO/2 methods. It has been established that the greatest equalization of the bonds is achieved in the case of dyes with moderately basic terminal groups. In other cases, alternation of the bond orders, which diminishes with increasing length of the polymethine chain and attenuates with increasing distance from the end, has been discovered at the ends of the polymethine chain. The amplitude of the alternation of the bond orders in a polymethine chain is greater, the more the basicity of the terminal groups, as characterized by the electron-donor parameter _o (0 _o 90°), deviates in either direction from the mean (_o = 45°). It is considerably smaller in the first excited state than in the ground state. The -electronic approximation is a correct method for describing the electronic structure of a polymethine chain. The neglect of the electrons can distort the bond orders of the terminal groups.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 138–146, March–April, 1985.     

Stability and intermediate phase formation

A close relation between thermal data and the thermodynamic stability of intermetallic compounds is pointed out. Several series of intermediate phases formed by metals of theA and transition groups with elements of groups IB to IVB have been considered. The dependence of the thermal and thermodynamic stabilities on the atomic size, the electronic configuration, the electronegativity and the melting temperature of the component is discussed.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird auf eine enge Beziehung zwischen thermischen Daten und der thermischen Stabilität von intermetallischen Verbindungen hingewiesen. Verschiedene Serien von intermediären Phasen der Metalle der A- oder Übergangsgruppen mit den Elementen der Gruppen IB bis IVB werden in Betracht genommen. Die Abhängigkeit der thermischen und thermodynamischen Stabilität von der Atomgröße, der Elektronenkonfiguration, der Elektronegativität und dem Schmelzpunkt der Metallkomponenten wird diskutiert.

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. , IB–IVB. , , .

     

Vibrational isotope effect by the low rank perturbation method

Mathematical formalism of the low rank perturbation method (LRP) is applied to the vibrational isotope effect in the harmonic approximation. A pair of two n-atom isotopic molecules A and B which are identical except for isotopic substitutions at atomic sites is considered. Relations which express vibrational frequencies _k and normal modes _k of the perturbed isotopic molecule B in terms of the vibrational frequencies _i and normal modes _i of the unperturbed molecule A are derived. In these relations complete specification of the unperturbed normal modes _i is not required. Only amplitudes | _i of normal modes _i at sites affected by the isotopic substitution are needed.     

3, 3, 3-Trifluoropropyl(methyl)cyclosiloxanes

The catalytic rearrangement of the cyclopentasiloxanes _mD_5-m, where represents a 3, 3, 3-trifluoropropyl(methyl)siloxane link and D a dimethylsiloxane link, and m=2–5 has been studied by the method described previously [1]. The rate of rearrangement and the rate of formation of a linear polysiloxane rise with an increase in m from 2 to 4. The equilibrium concentration of the linear polysiloxane formed from _mD_5-m and from _mD_4-m (m=0–4) [1] is inversely proportional to the molar fraction of links in the ring and rises with an increase in the total concentration of siloxane links in solution. Results have been obtained on the kinetics of the formation of the cyclosiloxanes _mD_n (where m=0–5, n=0–5, and m+n=3-6) during the rearrangement of the cyclopentasiloxanes _mD_5-m. It has been established that at equilibrium a mixture of cyclosiloxanes _mD_n containing practically constant ratios of tetramers, pentamers, and hexamers (m+n=4, 5, and 6) is obtained, regardless of the composition and structure of the initial cyclosiloxane and of the conditions of rearrangement (polymerization). The cyclopentasiloxanes _mD_5-m are less active in the process of rearrangement than the cyclotetrasiloxanes _mD_4-m. The activity of the cyclosiloxanes in rearrangement in the presence of a base rises in the sequence D₄D_{3 2}D₃<₃D₂<₄D < ₂D₂ < ₃D.For part II, see [1].     

The Influence of Dimerization of Water-Soluble Metalloporphyrins as Photosensitizers on the Efficiency of Generation of Singlet Oxygen

Quantum yields () for the generation of singlet oxygen sensitized by Pd(II) complexes of water-soluble porphyrins: meso-tetrakis(4-N-methylpyridyl)porphine [PdTMPyP]⁴⁺ ( = 0.9), meso-tetrakis(4-N,N,N-trimethylaminophenyl)porphine [PdTTMAPP]⁴⁺ ( = 0.8), meso-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphine [PdTCPP]^4– ( = 0.7), and meso-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphine [PdTSPP]^4– ( = 0.5) were determined using a chemical method. It was found that the dimerization and aggregation of metalloporphyrins greatly influence the value. The quantum yields evaluated for the formation of singlet oxygen sensitized by metalloporphyrin monomeric and dimeric forms are _{, M} 0.9 and _{, D} 0.2, respectively, and do not depend on the porphyrin nature.     

Photochemische Carbonylierung und Oxydation von wässerigem Methanol bei 1470 Å

Zusammenfassung Das photochemische Verhalten von wässerigem Methanol, gesättigt mit Argon, CO bzw. O₂ wurde bei 1470 Å als Funktion der VUV-Dosis und der Methanolkonzentration untersucht. Als Reaktionsprodukte wurden Wasserstoff, Formaldehyd, Glykolaldehyd, Glykol, Ameisensäure und in Gegenwart von Sauerstoff auch Peroxyd nachgewiesen. In 10^–2 m-Methanol, gesättigt mit Argon, betrug (H₂)=0,69 und (HCHO)=0,22, in Gegenwart von 7·10^–4 m-CO war (H₂)=0,10 und (HCHO)=0,29, während bei Sättigung mit O₂ (10^–3 mO₂) (H₂)=0,01, (HCHO)=0,33, (HCOOH)=0,20 und (H₂O₂)=0,22 gefunden wurde. Die -Werte der übrigen Produkte, die unter den angegebenen Bedingungen erhalten wurden, waren <0,07. Durch Erhöhung der Methanolkonzentration bis zu reinem Methanol, gesättigt mit Argon, stieg die Ausbeute von H₂, HCHO und (CH₂OH)₂ entsprechend an, während die von HCOOH und CH₂OHCHO sich praktisch nicht änderte. Bei reinem, mit Argon gesättigtem Methanol war (H₂)=0,89 und (HCHO)=0,73. Das Glykol erreichte bei etwa 2m-Methanol eine Höchstausbeute von =0,38. Reaktionsmechanismen werden diskutiert.

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Photochemical carbonylation and oxidation of aqueous methanol at 1470 Å

The photochemical behaviour of aqueous methanol saturated with argon, CO and O₂, resp., has been investigated at 1470 Å as a function of the v.u.v. dose and the methanol concentration. Hydrogen, formaldehyde, glycolaldehyde, glycol, formic acid and, in the presence of oxygen, also peroxide were detected. In 10^–2 M-CH₃OH saturated with argon (H₂)=0,69 and (HCHO)=0,22 were found; in the presence of 7·10^–4 M-CO the yields are (H₂)=0,10 and (HCHO)=0,29, whereas under saturation with oxygen (10^–3 M O₂) (H₂)=0,01, (HCHO)=0,33, (HCOOH)=0,20 and (H₂O₂)=0,22. The quantum yields of all other products obtained under the conditions mentioned above are <0.07. With increasing methanol concentration up to pure argon saturated methanol, the quantum yields of H₂, HCHO and (CH₂OH)₂ increase correspondingly, whereas the yields of HCOOH and CH₂OHCHO remain practically unchanged. When irradiating pure, argon saturated methanol, (H₂)=0,89 and (HCHO)=0,73 were found. A maximum yield of (CH₂OH)₂=0,38 was achieved using 2M-CH₃OH. Reaction mechanisms are discussed.

     

On a variational method for determining excited state wave functions

A variational method is proposed which results in an approximate wave function for an excited state which has the maximum overlap with the true excited state eigenfunction. The method involves the calculation of the quantities E=¦H¦ and =¦(H-E)²¦, but is free of the constraint that the trial function must remain orthogonal to all states of the same symmetry which lie beneath it. One must know, however, an approximation to the true eigenvalue. A discussion is given on how one might gain the latter information, lacking knowledge of the spectrum, from the repeated application of the method.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird eine Variationsmethode vorgeschlagen, die auf eins genäherte Wellenfunktion für einen angeregten Zustand führt, welche sich maximal mit der wahren Eigenfunktion des angeregten Zustandes überlappt. Die Methode ermöglicht die Berechnung der Größen: E=¦H¦ und =¦(H-E)²¦, ist aber frei von der Nebenbedingung, daß die Versuchsfunktion orthogonal zu allen benachbarten Zuständen mit derselben Symmetrie bleiben muß. — Man will jedoch eine Näherung des wahren Eigenwertes wissen. — Eine Diskussion darüber, wie man durch wiederholte Anwendung der Methode letztere Information gewinnen kann, ohne Kenntnisse über das Spektrum zu besitzen, wird durchgeführt.

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Résumé Méthode variationnelle pour la détermination d'une fonction d'onde d'un état excité présentant le recouvrement maximum avec la fonction d'onde exacte. La méthode implique le calcul de E=¦H¦ et =¦(H-E)²¦ mais ne comporte pas la contrainte d'orthogonalité de la fonction d'essai à tous les états inférieurs de même symétrie. On doit cependant connaître une valeur approchée de la valeur propre exacte. Discussion sur la manière dont on peut obtenir cette valeur approchée sans connaître le spectre, par application répétée de la méthode.

     

EXAFS Study of Ph3GeMn(CO)5 Structure Evolution on Exposure to X-Radiation

Ge K-edge and Mn K-edge EXAFS spectroscopy was used to study changes in the local environment of germanium and manganese atoms during radiolysis of the Ph₃GeMn(CO)₅ complex. On exposure to X-radiation, the metal complex undergoes a number of transformations depending on the radiant exposure (). It was shown that at = (6–8) × 10⁶ J/m², the initial metal complex decomposes into the [Ph₃Ge] and [Mn(CO) _n ] fragments with partial detachment of the CO groups from Mn atoms. When = 1.3 × 10⁷ J/m², Mn atoms lose completely the CO groups to form finely dispersed metal nanoparticles, which interact with the surrounding atoms (carbon or nitrogen). With further increase in , the local environment of the Mn atoms no longer changes. The Ge atoms remain coordinated to the Ph groups as increases up to 2 × 10⁷ J/m², but starting with = 1.6 × 10⁷ J/m², metal–metal bonds are formed; subsequently, the amount of this phase increases and when = 2.6 × 10⁸ J/m², it becomes predominant. Since manganese and germanium atoms lose their ligands at different values, one can conclude that germanium and manganese nanoparticles are the final products in the radiolysis of Ph₃GeMn(CO)₅.     

Seawater—A test of multicomponent electrolyte solution theories. I. The apparent equivalent volume,expansibility, and compressibility of artificial seawater

The apparent equivalent volume _V, expansibility _E, and compressibility _K of an artificial seawater solution containing10 ionic components (Na⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, K⁺, Sr²⁺, Cl^–, SO ₄ ^2– , HCO ₃ ^– , Br^–, and F^–) and one nonionic component (H₃BO₃) has been determined from0 to40°C (in5° intervals) and from0.1 to0.8 m ionic strength at1 atm. The concentration dependence (I_v=volume ionic strength) of the _V's, _E's, and _K's have been examined by using a Masson-type equation, = ^° +S'I _V ^1/2, and a Redlich-type equation, = ^° +SI _V ^1/2 +BI _V, where ^° is the infinite-dilution value, S is the empirical Masson slope, S is the theoretical Debye-Hückel slope, and B is an empirical deviation constant. By using Young's rule, = E_i(i), the apparent equivalent volumes, expansibilities, and compressibilities for sea salt have been estimated from the ionic and nonionic components making up the mixture. The estimated apparent molal quantities agree very well with the directly measured values providing the concentration terms, S _i and B_i, are weighted according to the methods of Wood and Reilly.Contribution Number 1599 from the University of Miami.     

Structure formation of PVDF/PMMA blends studied

Conformational formation and crystallization dynamics of miscible PVDF/at-PMMA and PVDF/iso-PMMA polymer blends from the molten state were studied by the simultaneous DSC/FT-IR measurement. Formation of TGTG' conformation occurred before starting crystallization exothermic peak in the PMMA content (_PMMA) range from 0 to 0.4 for both blends. The formation rate of TGTG' conformation, crystal growth rate and surface free energy of PVDF crystal in blends depended linearly on _PMMA for PVDF/at-PMMA, however, those rates for PVDF/iso-PMMA slightly influenced by _PMMA. These results suggested that the former was miscible blend in molecular level, however, the latter was a miscible blend with large concentration fluctuation or a partially segregated system.     

Total chromatographic optimization (TOCO) I. Simultaneous optimization of many variables in liquid chromatography

Summary The following chromatographic variables are totally optimized based on the recently developed information theory of optimization: mobile phase composition, column length, flow rate, wavelength, and the amount of internal standard. The optimal internal standard is selected from among six candidates. Two types of optimal conditions (- and -optimals) are proposed: the -optimal is defined as the most precise analysis (the maximal ) while the -optimal is the most efficient (rapid) analysis (the maximal ). The observation times for the determination of an antipyretics mixture (three components) in liquid chromatography are ca. 50 s for the -optimal and ca. 8 min for the -optimal. The reliability of the - and -optimals is verified by experiments.     

3, 3, 3-Trifluoropropyl(methyl)cyclosiloxanes

The influence of the number of 3, 3, 3-trifluoropropyl(methyl)siloxane links (/) in the cyclotetrasiloxanes _mD_4-m, where D represents the dimethylsiloxane link and m=0–4, on the rearrangement of these compounds in acetone solution under the action of sodium siloxanolate has been studied. The rearrangement takes place with the formation of a linear polysiloxane the degradation of which yields, in addition to the initial ring, cyclosiloxanes with a different structure. The rate of rearrangement of _mD_4-m and of the formation of a linear polysiloxane rises with an increase in m from 0 to 3. The equilibrium concentration of the linear polysiloxane formed from _mD_4-m is inversely proportional to m. Results have been obtained on the kinetics of the formation of the cyclosiloxanes _mD_n, where m=0–5, n=0–5, and m+n=3–6, in the rearrangement of the rings D₃, ₂D₂, ₃D, and ₄. The reactivity of the siloxane links rises in the sequence (CH₃)₂Si-O-Si(CH₃)₂ < (CF₃CH₂CH₂)-(CH₃) Si-O-Si(CH₃)₂ <(CF₃CH₂CH₂) (CH₃)Si-O-Si(CH₃) (CH₂CH₂CF₃) . Because of the negative inductive effect transferred through the siloxane links, the 3, 3, 3-trifluoropropyl groups strongly activate the siloxane ring with respect to nucleophiiic reagents.For part I, see [3].     

Partial molal expansibilities of organic compounds in aqueous solution. I. Alcohols and ethers

The temperature dependence of limiting apparent molal volumes ° in water for some alcohols (methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-butanol, 3-pentanol, 3-hexanol, 2,5-hexanediol, cyclopentanol, cyclohexanol, cycloheptanol, and 1,4-cyclohexanediol) and ethers (trimethylene oxide, tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydropyran, 1,3-dioxolane, 1,3-dioxane, 1,4-dioxane, 1,3-dioxepane, 1,3,5-trioxane, dimethoxymethane, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, diethoxymethane, and diethyl ether) has been studied in the temperature range 10–50°C by means of an automatic digital-readout dilatometer. Values of the thermal expansion coefficient * = (1/°)(°/T)_p have been obtained at several temperatures and discussed together with literature data on expansibilities of related compounds. The data show a wide spectrum of values of ^* at low temperatures which is narrowed at the higher ones. The expansibilities of monofunctional alcohols increase with increasing temperature; the opposite effect is observed for polyhydric alcohols. The ^*'s of ethers are very slightly temperature dependent and are much higher, at low temperature, than those of alcohols having the same ratio ofn _o/n_c. These results are discussed in terms of solutewater interactions, and a possible interpretation is put forward.     

De la possibilité d'utiliser une base de Slater uniquement s dans les calculs relatifs aux atomes et aux molécules

A 2p STO may be replaced by a linear combination of 1s and 2s orbitals, = (1s_A-1s_f) + (2s_A-2s_B). Such a should improve LCAO-MO-SCF calculations in minimal STO basis set with simpler programs.     

Investigation of supported WO3 catalysts for propene metathesis by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy

Diffuse reflectance spectra have been recorded for WO₃/SiO₂ and WO₃/-Al₂O₃ catalysts after various steps of treatment of these samples, in particular, after treatment of WO₃/SiO₂ by HCl. It is shown that for WO₃/-Al₂O₃ the temperatures of the onset of reaction and WO₃ reduction coincide.

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WO₃/SiO₂ WO₃/-Al₂O₃ , , WO₃/SiO₂ HCl. , WO₃/-Al₂O₃ .

     

Phase equilibria in the V2O5-Cr2O3 system

The phase equilibria in the total range of component concentrations in the V₂O₅-Cr₂O₃ system up to 1000 °C were studied by means of phase powder diffraction and DTA. Two compounds exist in the system: CrVO₄, melting incongruently at 860±5 °C, and Cr₂V₄O₁₃, which decomposes in the solid state at 640±5 °C to CrVO_4(s) and V₂O_5(s). At 645±5 °C, CrVO₄ and V₂O₅ form a eutectic mixture with the CrVO₄ content not exceeding 2% mol.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels DTA und Pulverdiffraktionsaufnahmen wurde das Phasengleichgewicht des Systems V₂O₅-Cr₂O₃ bis 1000 °C im gesamten Konzentrationsbereich untersucht. Innerhalb des Systemes existieren zwei Verbindungen: CrVO₄ mit einem inkongruentem Schmelzpunkt bei 860±5 °C und Cr₂V₄O₁₃, das sich in festem Zustand bei 640±5 °C in CrVO_4(s) und V₂O_5(s) zersetzt. Bei 645±5 °C bilden CrVO₄ und V₂O₅ ein eutektisches Gemisch mit einem maximalen CrVO₄-Gehalt von 2 mol%.

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DTA V₂₅-Cr₂₃ 1000° . : CrVO₄, 860±5° Cr₂V₄O₁₃, 640±5° CrVO₄ V₂O₅, 645±5° CrVO₄, 2 %.

     

Acid properties and stability of operation of vanadium catalysts in benzene oxidation to phenol

Catalytic properties of V₂O₅/SiO₂ in benzene oxidation by N₂O were examined. Sodium additive was shown to affect the catalyst operation stability.

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V₂O₅/SiO₂ N₂O. .

     

Der Phasenübergang C-Typ-PrO1.50 → A-Typ-PrO1.50

Zusammenfassung Durch thermodilatometrische und DTA-Untersuchungen wurde das thermische Verhalten von C-Typ-PrO_1.50, A-Typ-PrO_1.50 und PrO_1.833 im Temperaturintervall von Raumtemperatur bis 1200 °C in Luft und Wasserstoff-Atmosphäre untersucht. Die Temperatur des Phasenüberganges C-PrO_1.50 A-PrO_1.50 wurde zu 790±10 °C gefunden. C-PrO_1.50 ist nur unterhalb der Umwandlungstemperatur beständig, A-PrO_1.50 im gesamten untersuchten Temperaturbereich. PrO_1.833 geht oberhalb von 400 °C, in Luft erhitzt, über mehrere definierte oxidische Zwischenphasen in A-PrO_1.50 über.

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The thermal behaviour of C-type PrO_1.50, A-type PrO_1.50 and PrO_1.833 was investigated by thermodilatometric and DTA measurements in the temperature range from 20 to 1200 °C in air and in a hydrogen atmosphere. The phase transition C-type PrO_1.50 A-type PrO_1.50 proceeds at 790±10 °C; C-type PrO_1.50 is stable only below this temperature, but A-type PrO_1.50 in the whole range. Pro_1.833 is stable up to 400 °C at atmospheric pressure. When heated further it decomposes stepwise forming several defined intermediate oxide phases.

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Résumé On a étudié par thermodilatométrie et ATD le comportement thermique de PrO_1.50-type C, PrO_1.50-type A, et PrO_1.833, dans le domaine de température allant jusqu'à 1200 °C, dans l'air et en atmosphère d'hydrogène. On a trouvé 790±10° comme température de la transition de phase C-PrO_1.50/A-PrO_1.50. C-PrO_1.50 n'est stable qu'au-dessous de la température de conversion, alors que A-PrO_1.50 l'est dans tout le domaine de température examiné. PrO_1.833 chauffé dans l'air se transforme au-dessus de 400 °C en donnant plusieurs phases intermédiaires d'oxydes définis avant A-PrO_1.50.

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PrO_1.50, PrO_1.50 PrO_1.833, 20–1200° . PrO_1.50 PrO_1.50 790±10°; PrO_1.50 ; PrO_1.50 PrO_1.833 400° . , , .