Thermal decomposition of thorium(IV) benzenedicarboxylates in air atmosphere

The conditions of thermal decomposition of Th(IV) benzenedicarboxylates have been studied. On heating, thorium(IV) phthalate and isophthalate are dehydrated and the anhydrous complexes decompose to ThO₂ with intermediate formation of a mixture of ThOCO₃ and carbon.Th(IV) terephthalate obtained at room temperature loses crystal water and then decomposes directly to ThO₂, while the complex isolated from a hot solution on heating is first dehydrated, and the anhydrous complex is decarboxylated and then decomposed to ThO₂ with the intermediate formation of ThOCO₃.The activation energies of dehydration have been calculated for the Th(IV) benzenedicarboxylates.

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Zusammenfassung Die Bedingungen der thermischen Zersetzung von Th(IV)-benzendicarboxylaten wurde untersucht. Thorium(IV)-phthalat und- isophthalat werden beim Erhitzen zunÄchst dehydratisiert, danach zersetzen sich die wasserfreien Komplexe über ein intermediÄr auftretendes Gemisch von ThOCO₃ und Kohlenstoff zu ThO₂. Bei Raumtemperatur erhaltenes Th(IV)-terephthalat verliert Wasser und zersetzt sich dann direkt zu ThO₂, wÄhrend der aus einer hei\en Lösung isolierte Komplex nach der als erster Schritt verlaufenden Dehydratisierung zunÄchst decarboxyliert wird und sich dann über ThOCO₃ als Zwischenprodukt zu ThO₂ zersetzt. Die Aktivierungsenergien der Dehydratisierung der Th(IV)-benzendicarboxylate wurden berechnet.

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. , ThO₂ ThOCO₃ . , , , ThO₂. , , , , H₂ ThOCO₃ . .

     

Thermal decomposition of copper(II) benzenetricarboxylates in air atmosphere

The conditions of thermal decomposition of copper(II) benzenetricarboxylates in air atmosphere at heating rates of 10 and 5 deg·min^–1 were studied. At 10 deg · min^–1, the hemimellitate and trimesinate of copper(II) lose crystallization water and then decompose directly to CuO, whereas at 5 deg·min^–1 they decompose to CuO through Cu₂O. The trimellitate of copper(II) heated at various rates decomposes in the same way: it loses 1 water molecule and then decomposes directly to CuO.     

Thermal decomposition kinetics of thorium(IV) chelates of two naphthol dyes

The thermal decomposition of thorium(IV) chelates of 1-(2-fluorenylazo)-2-naphthol ando-carboxyphenylazo-2-naphthol was studied by TG. Thermoanalytical data (TG and DTG) of these chelates are presented in this communication. Interpretation and mathematical analysis of these data and evaluation of order of reaction, the energy and entropy of activation based on the differential method employing the Freeman-Carroll equation, the integral method using Coats-Redfern equation and the approximation method using the Horowitz-Metzger equation are also given. On the basis of experimental findings in the present course of studies the relative thermal stabilities of the thorium chelates can be given as [Th(FAN)₂(NO₃)₂]>[Th(CPAN)₂(H₂O)₂]2H₂O.

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von Thorium(IV)-Chelaten von 1-(2-Fluorenylazo)-2-naphthol undo-Carboxyphenylazo-2-naphthol wurde thermogravimetrisch untersucht. Thermoanalytische Daten (TG und DTG) dieser Chelate werden angegeben und interpretiert. Reaktionsordnung sowie Aktivierungsenergie und -entropie wurden nach der differentiellen Methode unter Anwendung der Freeman-Carroll-Gleichung, nach der integralen Methode unter Verwendung der Coats-Redfern-Gleichung und nach der Näherungsmethode von Horowitz-Metzger bestimmt. Für die relative thermische Stabilität wird die Reihenfolge [Th(FAN)₂(NO₃)₂]>[Th(CPAN)₂(H₂O)₂]2H₂O angegeben.

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Thermal decomposition of thorium(IV) complexes with benzenecarboxylic acids in air atmosphere

The conditions and products of thermal decomposition of thorium(IV) complexes with general formula Th(R-C₆H₄COO)₄ (whereR=2-CH₃, 3-CH₃, 4-CH₃), Th(OH)₂(4-CH₃C₆H₄COO)₂. H₂O and Th(OH)₂(R-C₆H₄COO)₂·nH₂O (whereR=2-COO, 3-COO,n=2;R=4-COO,n=1) were studied. Anhydrous thorium(IV) complexes decompose in two steps. On heating, tetra(2-methylbenzoato)-thorium(IV) decomposes to yield ThO₂ through the intermediate ThOCO₃ whereas tetra(3-methylbenzoato)thorium(IV) and tetra(4-methylbenzoato)thorium(IV) decompose to ThO₂ through oxocomplexes. Hydrated thorium(IV) complexes are dehydrated in one step and then anhydrous complexes decompose to ThO₂. Di [1,2-(benzene)dicarboxylato]dihydroxythorium(IV) decomposes directly to ThO₂, whereas the 1,3- and 1,4-isomers through the intermediate thorium(IV) oxocarbonates.     

Thermal decomposition of scandium(III) benzenetricarboxylates in air and nitrogen atmospheres

The conditions of thermal decomposition of scandium(III) hemimellitate, trimellitate and trimezinate in air and nitrogen atmospheres have been studied. On heating, the benzene-tricarboxylates of Sc(III) decompose in two stages. First, the hydrated complexes lose crystallization water; heating in air finally yields Sc₂O₃, and heating in a nitrogen atmosphere Sc₂O₃ and C. The dehydration of the complexes is associated with strong endothermic effects. The decomposition of benzenetricarboxylates in air is accompanied by an exothermic effect and in nitrogen by an endothermic effect. The activation energies of the dehydration and decomposition reactions have been calculated for the Sc(III) benzenetricarboxylates.     

Thermal decomposition of thorium(IV) salts of benzene carboxylic acids in air atmosphere

The thermal stabilities of thorium(IV) salts of ortho-, meta- and para-hydroxy- and aminobenzoic acids were studied. The salts were prepared as hydrated compounds with general formula Th(OH)₂(R-C₆H₄COO)₂·nH₂O, wereR = OH or NH₂, andn = 2, 3 or 4, while the salt of 3-aminobenzoic acid was anhydrous. On heating, the salts undergo dehydration in two or three steps and di(R-benzoato)dihydroxothorium(IV) or di(2-hyroxybenzoato)oxothorium(IV) is then transformed directly to ThO₂.The temperatures of beginning of decomposition and ThO₂ formation decrease with decreasing values of the Hammett constant and von Bakkum constant ⁿ.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde die Thermostabilität der Thorium(IV)-salze von ortho-, meta- und para-Hydroxy- und Aminobenzoylsäure untersucht.Die Salze wurden als hydratierte Verbindungen der allgemeinen Formel Th(OH)₂(R-C₆H₄COO)₂·nH₂O mitR=OH oder NH₂ undn=2,3 oder 4 gefertigt, während das Salz der 3-Aminobenzoylsäure unhydratiert war. Beim Erhitzen zeigen die Salze eine Dehydratation in zwei oder drei Stufen und anschließend werden Di(R-benzoato)dihydroxothorium(IV) oder Di(2-hydroxybenzoato)oxothorium(IV) direkt in ThO₂ umgewandelt.Die Temperaturen für das Einsetzen der Zersetzung und der ThO₂-Bildung sinken mit abnehmenden Werten für die Hammet-Konstante und die Bakkum-Konstante

     

Thermal decomposition of cesium hexanitratouranium(IV)

As cesium hexanitratouranium(IV), Cs₂U(NO₃)₆, has the same Cs:U stoichiometry as that of Cs₂UO₄, thermal decomposition of this nitrato complex in air and nitrogen was studied in detail as a possible alternate method of preparing pure Cs₂UO₄. The volatility of cesium nitrate, which is one of the intermediate products, changed this Cs:U ratio during thermal decomposition. Hence, only Cs₂U₂O₇ was obtained on heating the sample to 775 K or higher. A scheme for the thermal decomposition of Cs₂U(NO₃)₆ is given by combining the observed TG, XRD and IR data.     

Thermal decomposition of Np(IV) and Pu(III, IV) oxalates

Thermal decomposition of Pu(C₂O₄)₂·6H₂O, Pu₂(C₂O₄)₃·10H₂O and Np(C₂O₄)₂ ·6H₂O has been studied by using combination of gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, spectrophotometry and complex thermal analysis. We also investigated the decomposition of Pu oxalate under its -radiation. The reduction of Pu(IV) to Pu(III) has been confirmed. We found Np(V), which is formed from Np(IV), on the basis of infrared and absorption spectra of the intermediate compounds.     

Solvent extraction of thorium(IV) with dibutyldithiophosphoric acid in various organic solvents

The extraction of thorium(IV) from perchlorate solutions with di-n-butyldithiophosphoric acid (HBudtp) in various organic solvents occurs through an ion exchange mechanism. The extracted species in the organic phase is an eight-coordinate complex Th(Budtp)₄. The higher values of the distribution ratio obtained in HBudtp-benzene-water system than in HBudtp-n-butanol-water system are explained by higher solubility of the complex species in nonpolar solvents. The position of the extraction curves in the pH-range lower than 0.7 reduces the complexation of thorium(IV) with Budtp^– in the aqueous phase and also the hydrolysis process.     

Thermal decomposition of hydrazinium(2+) hexafluorozirconate(IV) and hexafluorohafnate(IV)

A study of the thermal decomposition of N₂H₆ZrF₆ and N₂H₆HfF₆ showed that in the first step N₂H₅ZrF₅ and N₂H₅HfF₅ are formed. In the second step the former gives NH₄ZrF₅ as an intermediate, but an analogous hafnium complex cannot be obtained in a pure state. The end products of the decompositions are the corresponding tetrafluorides. The intermediates were isolated and characterized by chemical analysis X-ray diffraction patterns and vibrational spectroscopy.     

Thermal decomposition of sulphate complexes of uranium(IV) hydrates

A study was made of the thermal decompositions of the hydrates of 5 neutral sulphate complexes and 5 hydroxy-sulphate complexes of uranium(IV). The hydrates did not yield corresponding stable anhydrous compounds. After dehydration, the complexes decomposed in endothermic reactions involving progressive substitution of sulphur trioxide (that is liberated) by oxygen, giving oxy-sulphates and other compunds.     

Thermal decomposition of iron(II) sulphate in air. IV

Heats of decomposition and formation of various hydrates of iron(II) sulphate have been presented and discussed. The heat of dehydration of the monohydrate calculated from the DTA curves (50.2 kJ/mole) appears to be lower than the expected value. The value calculated from the heats of formation (79.4 kJ/mole) is therefore taken as the more accurate value.

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Zusammenfassung Die Zersetzungs- und Bildungswärmen verschiedener Hydrate der Eisen(II)sulfate wurden aufgeführt und diskutiert. Die aus den DTA-Kurven berechnete Dehydratisierungswärme (50.2 kJ) des Monohydrats scheint niedriger zu sein als der erwartete Wert. Der aus den Bildungswärmen berechnete Wert (80.1) kJ) wird deshalb als der exaktere Wert angenommen.

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Résumé On présente et discute les valeurs des chaleurs de décomposition et de formation de divers hydrates du sulfate de fer(II). La chaleur de déshydratation du monohydrate, calculée à partir des courbes d'ATD (50.2 kJ) paraît être plus faible que la valeur attendus. C'est pourquoi la valeur calculée à partir des chaleurs de formation (80.1 kJ) est considérée comme plus exacte.

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The authors express their grateful thanks to Dr. B. R. Sant for his keen interest and valuable suggestions, and to Prof. P. K. Jena, Director, for permitting the publication of the results. One of us (M. S. R. S.) is grateful to the RRL for the award of a Senior Research Fellowship.     

Thermal studies on thorium(IV) complexes of 1-butyl-1-methylpiperazinium iodide

Thorium(IV) complexes of the type Th(NO₃)₄·3L·2C₂H₅OH, Th(SCN)₄·L·C₂H₅OH and Th(SO₄)₂·2L·2C₂H₅OH (L=1-butyl-1-methylpiperazinium iodide(I) have been synthesised. From thermogravimetric (TG) curves, the decomposition pattern of the compounds has been analysed. The order, activation energy and apparent activation entropy of the thermal decomposition reaction have been elucidated. The heat of reaction has been calculated from differential thermal analysis (DTA) studies.     

Thermal decomposition of oxovanadium(IV) complexes with substituted pyridines

The kinetics of decomposition of solid complexes of bis(dibenzoylmethanato) oxovanadium(IV) with pyridine and several methyl, dimethyl and aminopyridines has been studied using differential scanning calorimetry. Activation energies have been determined and, in general show an increase with increasing basicity of the ligands. A linear relationship exists between pK_b values of the bases and the temperatures for the decomposition, except for the complexes obtained with 4 aminopyridine and 4 methylpyridine. These complexes are less stable than expected from the basicity of the ligands. These observations are discussed in terms of the nature of the metalligand bond.     

Thermal decomposition of poly(vinylidene chloride) prepared in presence of oxygen

The thermal decomposition of poly(vinylidene chloride) was studied for samples prepared in the presence of oxygen. The products from both mass and aqueous suspension polymerizations show two modes of thermal decomposition. A rapid initial mode varies in rate and extent with the amount of oxygen present. A slower mode is unaffected by oxygen and in similar in rate to the polymer made in the absence of oxygen. The chief volatile products are phosgene and formaldehyde for the rapid decomposition and hydrogen chloride for the slow decomposition. The rapid decomposition is interpreted to be an unzipping reaction of a vinylidene chloride–oxygen alternating copolymer initiated by homolysis of a peroxide bond. The absence of significant amounts of hydrogen chloride during this stage of decomposition shows that none of the free radicals generated are capable of initiating a chain reaction that would unzip hydrogen chloride from the poly(vinylidene chloride) backbone. The presence of oxygen during the aqueous suspension polymerization correlates with the generation of hydrochloric acid in the aqueous phase. By analogy with the high temperature decomposition, the hydrochloric acid is believed to result primarily from the hydrolysis of phosgene produced by partial decomposition of the polyperoxide. Initiation of the decomposition is believed due to a reaction of the chain propagating radical.     

Thermogravimetric studies of dipyridinium complexes of cerium(IV), thorium(IV) and zirconium(IV)

The TG curves of dipyridinium complexes of Ce(IV), Th(IV) and Zr(IV) have been reported. The mode of decomposition of the cerium and thorium complexes is broadly comparable but the decomposition of Zr complex shows some variation.     

Complexes of thorium(IV) and uranium(IV) with some Schiff bases

Complexes of thorium(IV) and uranium(IV) with Schiff bases derived from salicylaldehyde have been prepared and characterised. The metal tetrachlorides react directly with quadridentate Schiff bases in ethanol to yield the complexes but bidentate Schiff bases yield hydrolysed products under the same conditions. Complexes of the bidentate Schiff bases are obtained by reaction of ligand with metal tetraacetate in a melt or by ligand exchange with the thallium-Schiff base complex. Absorption spectra are reported and band assignments are discussed.