Structure of (C3H5NH3)2H2P2O7·H2O

The bis(cyclopropylammonium)dihydrogenodiphosphate monohydrate is a new diphosphate associated with the organic molecule C₃H₅NH₂. We report the chemical preparation and the crystal structure of this organic cation diphosphate. (C₃H₅NH₃)₂H₂P₂O₇.H₂O is orthorhombic (S.G. : P2₁2₁2₁), with Z = 4 and the following unit-cell parameters : a = 4.828(1) Å, b = 11.011(1) Å, c = 25.645(2) Å. The P₂O₇ groups and H₂O water molecules form a succession of bidimensional layers perpendicular to the c axis. The organic cations ensure the three-dimensional cohesion by NH-O hydrogen bonds.     

Crystal Structure and Properties of Rb4H2I2O10 · 4H2O

Single crystals of the Rb₄H₂I₂O₁₀· 4H₂O were synthesized for the first time and studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystals are monoclinic, a = 7.321(6) Å, b = 12.599(8) Å, c = 8.198(8) Å, = 96.30(7)°, Z = 2, space group P2₁/c. The H₂I₂O₁₀ ^4– anion is formed by the edge-sharing IO₆ octahedra. The anions are united by hydrogen bonds into a chain running along the x axis. The chains are combined by water molecules into a three-dimensional structure through hydrogen bonds. The compound is a proton conductor. The conductivity values measured at 20–60°C vary within 10^–6 to 10^–4 ohm^–1 cm^–1.     

Parameters of Li2O2 · H2O crystallization from the LiOH-H2O2-H2O ternary system

The decomposition kinetics of peroxide products contained in the liquid phase of the LiOH-H₂O₂-H₂O ternary system were studied, and the applicability of the solubility method to studying this system was demonstrated for hydrogen peroxide concentrations in the liquid phase from 2 to 6 wt % and temperatures of 21–33°C. The stabilizing influence of solid Li₂O₂ · H₂O on hydrogen peroxide decomposition was demonstrated. The temperature and concentration boundaries of existence were determined for the Li₂O₂ · H₂O phase, whose identity was verified by chemical analysis and qualitative X-ray powder diffraction analysis.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of [Ni(H2O)6][Ni(H2O)2(C4H2O4)]·4H2O

Reaction of a freshly prepared Ni(OH)_{2?2 x} (CO₃) _x ·yH₂O with maleic acid in H₂O at room temperature afforded [Ni(H₂O)₆][Ni(H₂O)₂(C₄H₂O₄)]·4H₂O, which consists of [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations, [Ni(H₂O)₂(C₄H₂O₄)]^2? anions and lattice H₂O molecules. Ni atoms in cations are octahedrally coordinated and Ni atoms in anions are each octahedrally coordinated by bidentate chelating maleato ligands and two water molecules at trans positions. Cations and anions are interlinked by hydrogen bonds to form 1D chains, which are hexagonally arranged and connected by the lattice water molecules. When heated in a flowing argon stream, the compound decomposes, with complete dehydration being followed by dissociation of nickel maleate into NiO and maleic anhydride.     

An analysis of the vibrational frequencies and amplitudes of the H5O+2 ion in H4SiW12O40·6H2O (TSA·6H2O) and H3PW12O40·6H2O (TPA·6H2O)

The infrared, Raman and inelastic neutron scattering (INS) spectra of TSA·6H₂O and TPA·6H₂O are in agreement with those expected for the presence of H₅O⁺₂ ions. Force fields for different assignment schemes are compared with the observed vibrational frequencies and the INS spectral profile. All but two schemes are eliminated. Whilst low-resolution INS spectroscopy cannot distinguish between these two schemes, the orientations of the vibrational ellipsoids for one scheme are in better agreement with those reported from low-temperature crystallographic studies of the H₅O⁺₂ ion.     

Fourier transform infrared studies of 5′-GMP in 2H2O and H2O solutions.

In a previous work (ref. 1) we observed important changes in the 1700–1400 cm⁻¹ region of FTIR spectra in ²H₂O solutions when 5′-GMP concentration increases. These changes can be attributed to the self-association of this mononucleotide. Recently, study of this process has been extended to other regions of the spectrum and to H₂O solution. Fourier deconvolution has been employed in order to resolve the broad band into component bands. Differences have been observed between spectra in H₂O and ²H₂O for the same solute concentration. The possible causes of these differences are indicated.     

Kinetics of decomposition of the liquid phase of the ternary system LiOH-H2O2-H2O in the presence of the solid phase of Li2O2 · H2O

The kinetics of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in the liquid phase of the ternary system LiOH-H₂O₂-H₂O was studied in the presence the solid phase of Li₂O₂·H₂O and without it. The main kinetic parameters of the processes studied were determined.     

Effects of CuCl2��6H2O and ZnCl2��6H2O on the viscosity of aqueous ethanol mixtures

The effects of CuCl₂ and ZnCl₂ on the viscosity in aqueous ethanol mixtures (10%–50% v/v) were studied in the concentration range 1.0×10⁻²–8.0×10⁻² mol·dm⁻³ at different temperatures. It was found that the viscosities increased with an increase in the concentration of the salts and percent composition of ethanol content, whereas it decreased with an increase in temperature. Ion-ion and ion-solvent interactions are determined with the help of A- and B-coefficients of Jones-Dole equation. The values of A- and B-coefficients are irregular and increase with a rise in temperature and also with an increase in ethanol contents for both salts. Negative values of B-coefficients show that ion solvent interactions is comparatively small and suggest that CuCl₂ and ZnCl₂ behave as structure breakers in aqueous ethanol mixtures. Thermodynamic parameters like the energy of activation (E _η ) and change in entropy of activation (ΔS*) were also evaluated which confirm the structure breaker behavior of salts in aqueous ethanol mixtures.     

Synthesis and thermochemical characteristics of Na2O · Al2O3 · 2.5H2O

A pure phase of monosodium aluminate hydrate Na₂O · Al₂O₃ · 2.5H₂O (MAH) is synthesized and characterized by means of XRD, IR, SEM, TGA, and DSC. The heat capacity of the compound is measured in the temperature range of ?100 to 100°C, and the thermal contributions to enthalpy and entropy are calculated. The standard entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs energy of formation of MAH at 298 K are estimated.     

Degradation of Microcystin-RR by Combination of UV/H2O2 Technique

The experiments were performed to investigate the degradation of microcystins in order to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of UV/H2O2 system for the disinfection of water polluted by microcystins. The influence factors such as H2O2, pH and UV light intensities were investigated respectively. Degradation of microcystin-RR （MC-RR） could be fitted by either the pseudo-first-order or second-order rate equations. This homogenous system could significantly enhance the degradation rate due to the synergetic effect between UV and H2O2. The degradation mainly followed the mechanism of direct photolysis and .OH oxidation reactions. Experimental results showed that 94.83% of MC-RR was removed under optimal experimental conditions and the UV/H2O2 system provided an alternative to promote the removal of microcystins in drinking water supplies.     

[RuIII(EDTA)(H2O)]− catalyzed oxidation of biologically important thiols by H2O2

[Ru^III(EDTA)(H₂O)]^? (EDTA^4? = ethylenediaminetetraacetate) catalyzes the oxidation of biological thiols, RSH (RSH = cysteine, glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, penicillamine) using H₂O₂ as precursor oxidant. The kinetics of the oxidation process were studied spectrophotometrically as a function of [Ru^III(EDTA)(H₂O)]^?, [H₂O₂], [RSH], and pH (4–8). Spectral analyses and kinetic data are suggestive of a catalytic pathway in which the RSH reacts with [Ru^III(EDTA)] catalyst complex to form [Ru^III((EDTA)(SR)]^2? intermediate species. In the subsequent reaction step the oxidant, H₂O₂, reacts directly with the coordinated S of the [Ru^III((EDTA)(SR)]^2? intermediate leading to formation of the disulfido (RSSR) oxidation product (identified by HPLC and ESI-MS studies) of thiols (RSH). Based on the experimental results, a working mechanism involving oxo-transfer from H₂O₂ to the coordinated thiols is proposed for the catalytic oxidation.     

An aqueous thermodynamic model for Ca2+−SO 3 2− ion interactions and the solubility product of crystalline CaSO3·1/2H2O

The solubility of CaSO₃·1/2H₂O(c) was studied under alkaline conditions (pH>8.2), in deaerated and deoxygenated Na₂SO₃ solutions ranging in concentration from 0.0002 to 0.4M and in CaCl₂ solutions ranging in concentration from 0.0002 to 0.01M, for equilibration periods ranging from 1 to 7 days. Equilibrium was approached from both the over- and the under-saturation directions. In all cases, equilibrium was reached in <1 days. The aqueous Ca²⁺–SO ₃ ^2– ion interactions can be satisfactorily modeled using either ion-association or ion-interaction aqueous thermodynamic models. In the ion-association model, the log K°=2.62±0.07 for Ca²⁺+SO ₃ ^2– CaSO ₃ ⁰ . In the Pitzer ion-interaction model, the binary parameters (⁰) and (¹) for Ca²⁺–SO ₄ ^2– were used, and the value of (²) was determined from the experimental data. As expected given the strong association constant, the value of (⁰) was quite small (about –134). We feel a combination of the two models is most useful. The logarithm of the thermodynamic equilibrium constant (K°) of the CaSO₃·1/2H₂O(c) solubility reaction (CaSO₃·1/2H₂O(c)Ca²⁺+SO ₃ ²⁺ +0.5H₂O) was found to be –6.64±0.07.     

Transport numbers of H+ and O2- in the electrochemical system (H2 + H2O),Me/BaCe0.9Nd0.1O3-α/Me,(H2 + H2O)

In the temperature range 873–1123 K, transport numbers of oxygen ions and protons are determined in the system (H₂ + H₂O), Me/BaCe_0.9Nd_0.1O_3-α/Me,(H₂ + H₂O), where Me = Ag, Au, Pt, Ni, by the emf and current methods. The determined transport numbers are independent of the determination method, the electrode material, the current direction (anodic and cathodic polarization of the electrode), polarizability of electrodes, and the partial water (hydrogen) pressure in the gas phase. This unambiguously suggests that the transport numbers refer to the solid electrolyte, and not the electrochemical system as a whole. It also follows that partial currents of the hydrogen ionization and the oxygen ion discharge are determined by the transport numbers of protons and oxygen ions in the electrolyte. At a constant temperature, their ratio is affected by neither the electrode potential nor the gas phase composition, i.e., both electrode reactions have a common limiting step (or steps). Deceased.     

Thermal magnetic investigation of the decomposition of NixMn1−xC2O4·2H2O

The systems Ni_xMn_1?xC₂O₄·2H₂O (x = 0.11, 0.34) are characterized by XRD, SEM, TG/DTA, EGA-MS and magnetic measurements. The last confirmed that the studied samples are real solid solutions. The SEM reveals that the morphology depends on both the excess of C₂O₄^2? and the initial ratio Ni/Mn. The thermal magnetic investigations (in situ) show that: (i) the presence of Ni in Ni_xMn_1?xC₂O₄·2H₂O leads to decreasing in the decomposition temperature in regard to that of the manganese oxalate; (ii) upon increasing the Ni content the temperature of decomposition (in air) is growing up; (iii) the presence of Ni stabilizes the manganese with respect to oxidation, in spite of the occurring process of decomposition.