Comparison of GC and HPLC Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Tinuvin 622 After Saponification in Polyethylene

This study describes the sample preparation and two chromatographic techniques for determination of Tinuvin 622 in polyethylene. The first part of the two methods consisting of dissolving the polyethylene in boiling xylene is followed by addition of a methanolic solution of potassium hydroxide. The polymeric light stabilizer, Tinuvin 622, is thereby saponified to 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidineethanol (diol). Addition of the methanolic solution of the saponification reagent simultaneously precipitates the polyethylene matrix. Then the diol is quantified using either gas chromatography (GC) or high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). For GC, a Macherey Nagel Optima-17 capillary column (30m×0.25mm ID, film thickness 0.25µm) is used. Nitrogen is used as carrier gas and make-up gas. The detection system is a flame ionization detector. For HPLC, an octadecyl silane (ODS) column (30cm×4mm, particle size 5µm) and a mobile phase methanol: water mixture (3:97, v/v) are used. Detection of analyte is carried out at 215nm. Both methods can be used to determine Tinuvin 622 in polyethylene in the concentration range of 0.02–1%, which represents the usual application concentration.     

Effect of in-situ γ-radiation on the sorption properties of hydrous oxides

Sorption of Li⁺, Cs⁺ and Sr²⁺ on hydrous titanium oxide and magnetite as a function of pH in the presence and absence of -rays has been studied. pH-titrations of the irradiated hydrous oxides have also been carried out. It has been shown that the sorption characteristics of these oxides are not altered by -irradiation and the uptake of metal ions is governed by the equilibrium pH of the solution. Certain physical changes observed on irradiating of the hydrous oxide samples in water are discussed.     

Competitive Sorption of Copper and Nickel Ions from Aqueous Solution Using Peat

Bicomponent aqueous solutions of copper and nickel ions have been used to investigate the sorption of metal ions onto peat. Peat, a low cost sorbent, has shown a high capacity for the sorption of single component metal ions attributed to extensive carboxylic acids within its structure. Copper and nickel ions were selected as typical metals in the effluents of electroplating industries. The effects of competitive sorption in batch systems were studied at various metal ion concentrations. In this study the Butler and Ockrent model was modified using a coefficient, . Two models were developed based on the interaction coefficient . The first model incorporates a constant fixed factor for each metal ion into the Butler-Ockrent equation. The second model incorporates a variable factor into the Butler-Ockrent equation; this interaction factor varies as a function of sorbent surface coverage. Predicted equilibrium data are found to be in excellent agreement with experimental values using both modified models for various mole ratios of copper and nickel ions in competitive sorption.     

Mathematical modelling of thermal decomposition processes

Some possible elementary reactions are not included in the classical mathematical models of thermal decomposition. For example, we can assume that in the thermal decompositions of simple carbonates a proportion of the O^2– ions produced on the reaction interface can migrate into the interior of the reactant phase, since at this temperature there is some probability of CO² exchange between an O^2– and a neighbouring CO ₃ ^2– ion. A similar diffusion-type process can be assumed in a wide class of decomposition reactions. The present state of computer science makes it possible to show by mathematical modelling how this migration influences the TG curves of the simplest contracting-sphere-type reactions. The resulting extended contracting-sphere model can provide the induction and the acceleration period of the TG curves.

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Zusammenfassung Einige mögliche Elementarreaktionen sind in dem klassischen mathematischen Modell der thermischen Zersetzung nicht enthalten. Z. B. kann angenommen werden, daß bei der thermischen Zersetzung einfacher Carbonate ein Teil der an der Reaktionsgrenzschicht entstandenen O^2–-Ionen in das Innere der reagierenden Phase wandern kann, da bei dieser Temperatur eine gewisse Wahrscheinlichkeit eines CO₂-Austausches zwischen einem O^2– und einem benachbarten CO ₃ ^2– -Ion besteht. Ein ähnlicher Vorgang vom Diffussionstyp kann bei einer großen Gruppe von Zersetzungsreaktionen angenommen werden. Die gegenwärtige Lage der Komputerwissenschaft ermöglicht an Hand der mathematischen Modellierung den Einfluß dieser Wanderung auf die TG-Kurven der einfachsten Reaktionen vom Typ der Kontraktionssphären zu zeigen. Das erhaltene erweiterte Kontraktionssphären-Modell kann die Induktions- und Beschleunigungsabschnitte der TG-Kurven liefern.

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Résumé Quelques réactions élémentaires possibles ne sont pas prises en compte dans le modèle mathématique classique de la décomposition thermique. On peut, par ex., supposer que lors de la décomposition thermique des carbonates simples, une partie des ions O^2– formés à l'interface de réaction puisse migrer à l'intérieur de la phase réagissante, puisqu'à cette température il existe une certaine probabilité d'échange entre un O^2– et un ion CO ₃ ^2– voisin. On peut supposer un processus similaire du type diffusionnel chez un grand nombre de réactions de décomposition. L'état actuel de la science des ordinateurs permet de montrer, à partir de modèles mathématiques, l'influence de cette migration sur les courbes TG des réactions les plus simples du type sphères de contraction. L'extension du modèle des sphères de contraction peut indiquer les périodes d'induction et d'accélération sur les courbes TG.

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Stoichiometry as canonical transformation of chemical kinetics

Applying the apparatus of differential manifolds and that of classical conservative point mechanics, it is shown that stoichiometry plays the role of canonical transformations in chemical reaction kinetics.

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Temperature programmed desorption (TPD) of carbon monoxide from cobalt surfaces

Three different binding states of CO on cobalt surfaces have been identified by TPD studies. The energetics of these adsorption states and their relevance in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis are considered.

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Calculation of the energy spectrum of surface oxygen on CuO by the interacting bonds method

Using the interacting bonds model a calculation has been made for the energy spectrum of oxygen on the CuO surface. Dissociative adsorption of oxygen can be realized in one and two-center forms with 9.2 and 60.4 kcal/mol, respectively. Intermediate values of the adsorption heats are attributed to oxygen adsorption on induced and biographic defects. The theoretically calculated energy spectrum of adsorbed oxygen is in reasonable agreement with that obtained experimentally from the dependence of isosteric heats of oxygen adsorption on the surface coverage.

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Comparative study of single-crystal dehydration of LiCOOH.H2O and Li2SO4·H2O

The kinetics of isothermal dehydration of two crystal hydrates with equivalent water molecule sublattices (LiCOOH.H₂O and LiSO₄.H₂O) was investigated in vacuum with a quartz crystal microbalance, and the dynamics of structural reorganization of the substances was studied by the synchrotron radiation method. Differences were found both in the nucleation stage and in the stage of reaction interface advance. The results indicate that the kinetic behaviour of isothermal decomposition of solids is determined by the structural reorganization of a metastable intermediate.

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Zusammenfassung Die Kinetik der isothermen Entwässerung zweier Kristallhydrate mit gleichartigen Teilgittern der Wassermoleküle wurde untersucht mittels isothermer TG im Vakuum und Synchrotron-Röntgenbeugung. Unterschiede zwischen beiden Materialien werden sowohl in der Keimbildungswie- wei in der Ausbreitungsphase gefunden. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Kinetik der isothermen Zersetzung fester Stoffe durch die strukturelle Reorganisation eines metastabilen Zwischenprodukts bestimmt wird.

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HCOOLi.H₂O Li₂SO₄.H₂O . , — . , . , .

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The authors would like to thank N. Kosova for experimental assistance.     

Catalytic activity of rhodium-indigo sulfonates in hydrogen-water isotope exchange

Rhodium indigo sulfonate complexes are effective catalysts of isotope exchange between hydrogen and water. A study has been made of the transformation of initial complexes into catalytically active forms. Kinetic regularities of isotope exchange and an equation for the reaction rate have been obtained.

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Thermal decomposition of Y,La and light lanthanide complexes of hippuric acid

The conditions of thermal decomposition of the hippurates of Y, La and the light lanthanides from Ce(III) to Gd have been studied. When heated, the Y, Ce(III), Pr and Gd complexes decomposed in two stages, those of La, Sm and Eu in three stages, and that of Nd in four stages, the oxides finally being formed. The complexes lost crystallization water to form anhydrous (Nd) or hydrated salts, and then decomposed to oxides directly (Y, Ce(III), Pr(III) and Gd) or with intermediate formation of Ln₂O₂CO₃ (La, Nd, Sm and Eu). The temperature of oxide formation varied periodically with the ionic potential in the lanthanide series.

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Zusammenfassung Die Bedingungen der thermischen Zersetzung der Hippurate von Y, La und der leichten Lanthanide von Ce(III) bis Gd wurden untersucht. Beim Aufheizen zersetzen sich die Komplexe von Y, Ce(III), Pr und Gd in zwei Schritten, die von Sm und Eu in drei Schritten und der von Nd in vier Schritten zu den Oxiden. Die Komplexe verlieren Kristallwasser unter Bildung wasserfreier (Nd) oder hydratisierter Salze und zersetzen sich dann direkt (Y, Ce(III), Pr(III), Gd) oder über Ln₂O₂CO₃ (Ln, Nd, Sm, Eu) zu den Oxiden. Die Temperatur der Oxidbildung verändert sich periodisch mit abnehmenden Ionenpotential in der Lanthanidenreihe.

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Quantum-chemical studies of the interaction between furan and pyridine molecules and surface fragments of vanadium oxide catalysts

CNDO/2 studies of the interaction between furan and pyridine molecules and coordinatively unsaturated surface centers of vanadium oxide catalysts indicate that these molecules are more tightly bound and undergo more substantial changes in their electronic structure upon coordination to centers, containing reduced vanadium ions.

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Dilatometric studies of Leh clay Part II

Clay from the Leh area of J&K State (India) was separated into various size fractions by the method of sedimentation and with Sharpie's supercentrifuge process. The results of dilatometric studies of the fractions are discussed in detail.

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Zusammenfassung Ton aus dem Leh-Gebiet des J&K Staates (Indien) wurde mittels Sedimentation und nach dem Ultrazentrifugenverfahren nach Sharple in Fraktionen unterschiedlicher Grösse zerlegt. Die Ergebnisse von dilatometrischen Untersuchungen dieser Fraktionen werden detailliert diskutiert.

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The authors are grateful to the Director, Regional Research Laboratory, Jammu, for his kind permission to publish this paper. Thanks are also due to Professor G. Mandal, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT, Bombay, for his suggestions during the study.     

Hydration of acetylene on Cd2+ exchanged zeolites

The reaction takes place on Cd-containing Lewis sites, whereas the irreversible adsorption and condensation of product acetaldehyde on acidic OH groups of Cd-X, FAU catalyst results in deactivation. Preadsorbed ammonia moderates the deactivation, because it reacts with acetylene, and pyridine homologues are formed which block the accessible OH groups. Since in divalent cationic forms of clinoptilolite no OH groups are generated, Cd-clinoptilolite proved to be a catalyst of permanent activity.

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Kinetics of oxidation of methanol by chlorine dioxide

The kinetics of oxidation of methanol by chlorine dioxide has been investigated at 35 °C. The reaction is first order with respect to both substrate and chlorine dioxide. Molecular chlorine dioxide is the principal oxidant. The influence of various factors, e.g. ionic strength, inorganic salts, D₂O and temperature on the initial rate has been studied. The activation parameters have been calculated and a mechanism involving hydride abstraction has been suggested.

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Spectral properties and temperature-dependence of semiconductivity of various doped bismuth trioxide polycrystals

Several samples of Nb₂O₅-doped Bi₂O₃ and Y₂O₃-doped Bi₂O₃ were carefully prepared and sintered at 700° for 3 hours. Extensive measurements were carried out on these samples, including X-ray diffraction spectra, infrared absorption spectra and the temperature-dependence of the DC-electrical conductivity in the solid state. The results obtained were discussed, correlated and interpreted. Finally, the optimum compositions were established and recommended for doped-Bi₂O₃ in the electronics industry.

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Zusammenfassung Einige Proben von mit Nb₂O₅ und Y₂O₃ gedopten Bi₂O₃ wurden hergestellt und bei 700 °C 3 Stunden gesintert. Von den Proben wurden Röntgendiffraktogramme und IR-Absorptionsspektren aufgenommen und die Temperaturabhängigkeit der elektrischen Gleichstromleitfähigkeit im festen Zustand gemessen. Die erhaltenen Ergebnisse werden diskutiert, zueinander in Beziehung gesetzt und interpretiert. Optimale Zusammensetzungen werden ermittelt und für gedoptes Bi₂O₃ in der Elektronikindustrie empfohlen.

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Bi₂O₃, Nb₂O₅ Y₂O₃, 3 700°. , . . , .

     

Acid properties of ZSM-5 zeolites after hydrothermal treatment at 540°C

Acid properties of ZSM zeolites have been studied under various conditions of hydrothermal treatment. It is shown that with increasing , the concentration of proton centers monotonically decreases and variations in the concentration of Lewis acid centers is of extremal character.

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Comparative thermal analysis (CTA) of thermally-stable polymers and model compounds. Polyimides and model compounds

The method of comparative thermal analysis has been used to determine the thermal stability of polyimides and their model compounds. The extent of defects in the investigated polyimides was determined by gas chromatography. The dependence of the extent of the defects on the chemical structure of the initial components and the supermolecular structure of the polyimides was established.

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Zusammenfassung Die Methode der vergleichenden Thermoanalyse wurde zur Bestimmung der Hitzestabilität von Polyimiden und ihren Modellverbindungen eingesetzt. Das Ausmass der Defekte in den untersuchten Polyimiden wurde gaschromatographisch bestimmt. Die Abhängigkeit des Umfangs der Defekte von der chemischen Struktur der Ausgangskomponenten und der supermolekularen Struktur der Polyimide wurde festgestellt.

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Résumé La méthode d'analyse thermique comparée (CTA) a été utilisée pour étudier la stabilité thermique des polyimides et de leurs composés modèles. On a déterminé par chromatographie en phase gazeuse l'étendue des défauts dans les polyimides étudiés. On a établie de même les rapports qui existent entre l'étendue des défauts dans la structure chimique des composants initiaux et la structure supermoléculaire des polyimides.

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Effects of tempering time and tempering temperature of caustic mercerization on the spectral and electrical properties of Egyptian cotton fibres

Several samples of Egyptian cotton fabric strips were subjected to various caustic mercerization conditions, varying in temperature and time. On these samples extensive measurements were undertaken, comprising X-ray diffraction, IR absorption spectra and the temperature-dependence of DC-electric conductivity.The phase constitution, % crystallinity, IR band assignment, activation energies for conduction and energy gap were evaluated as a function of caustic mercerization. The results obtained were correlated and discussed in detail, leading to valuable information of use in the cotton fabric strip industries.

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Zusammenfassung Verschiedene Proben von ägyptischen Baumwollstreifen wurden unter verschiedenen Bedingungen (Temperatur, Zeit) einer Laugung unterworfen. Die gelaugten Proben wurden eingehend durch Röntgendiffraktometrie, IR-Absorptionsspektroskopie und Messungen der Temperaturabhängigkeit der elektrischen Gleichstromleitfähigkeit untersucht. Phasenstruktur, Kristallinität, Zuordnung der Banden, Aktivierungsenergien für die Leitfähigkeit und verbotene Bänder wurden in Abhängigkeit von der Laugung ermittelt. Die erhaltenen Ergebnisse wurden miteinander verglichen und in Einzelheiten diskutiert, wobei für die Baumwollverarbeitungsindustrie wertvolle und empfehlenswerte Informationen erhalten wurden.

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