Thermal decomposition features of calcium and rare-earth oxalates

Thermal decomposition of Ln₂(C₂O₄)₃ · 9H₂O concentrate (Ln = La, Ce, Pr, Nd) in the presence of CaC₂O₄ · H₂O was studied by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, and chemical analysis. Annealing at temperatures above 374°C in the absence of calcium oxalate gives rise to the solid solution of CeO₂-based rare-earth oxides. Calcite CaCO₃ is formed in the presence of calcium oxalate at annealing temperatures above 442°C, which impedes the formation of lanthanide oxide solid solution and favors crystallization of oxides as individual La₂O₃, CeO₂, Pr₆O₁₁, and Nd₂O₃ phases. An increase in temperature above 736°C is accompanied by decomposition of calcium carbonate to give rise to an individual CaO phase and an individual phase of CeO₂-based lanthanide oxide solid solution.     

Computational prediction of the pattern of thermal gravimetry data for the thermal decomposition of calcium oxalate monohydrate

The multistep decomposition of CaC₂O₄·H₂O in the gaseous phase was explored at the MP2/cc-pVDZ level of theory. As a result, the structure and energy of the entities occurring at stationary points along the reaction pathway were determined. Statistical thermodynamics routines were used to obtain thermal energies/enthalpies and entropies. The results demonstrated the consecutive release of H₂O, CO and CO₂ from the substrate with increasing temperature. Moreover, the application of thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics to relevant phenomenological relationships enabled the decomposition pattern in equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions to be predicted. The forecast patterns qualitatively match the experimental thermal gravimetry data. This study supplies much important information on the molecular changes taking place in a stoichiometric unit of calcium oxalate monohydrate during continuous heating     

白硼钙石的合成新方法及其热化学研究(英)

0IntroductionTherearemanykindsofhydratedcalciumbo-rates,bothnaturalandsynthetic.Someofthemarematerialsusedinglass,potteryandporcelainenamelindustry,especiallyinunalkaliglassindustry.4CaO·5B2O3·7H2O,calledpriceite,isacalciumboratemin-eral,notfoundinCaO-B…     

Hydrothermal synthesis and thermodynamic properties of 2CaO·3B<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>·H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

2CaO·3B₂O₃·H₂O which has non-linear optical (NLO) property was synthesized under hydrothermal condition and identified by XRD, FTIR and TG as well as by chemical analysis. The molar enthalpy of solution of 2CaO·3B₂O₃·H₂O in HCl·54.572H₂O was determined. From a combination of this result with measured enthalpies of solution of H₃BO₃ in HCl·54.501H₂O and of CaO in (HCl+H₃BO₃) solution, together with the standard molar enthalpies of formation of CaO(s), H₃BO₃(s), and H₂O(l), the standard molar enthalpy of formation of −(5733.7±5.2) kJ mol⁻¹ of 2CaO·3B₂O₃·H₂O was obtained. Thermodynamic properties of this compound were also calculated by a group contribution method.     

Synthesis of different polymorphic modifications of calcium oxalate by electrodeposition

Different hydrates of calcium oxalate have been electrodeposited by electrogeneration of acid at the anode from an EDTA-stabilized calcium nitrate bath containing dissolved oxalate ions. The deposition is controlled by varying the bath pH, temperature, and current density. Formation of metastable CaC₂O₄·2H₂O is favored at high current densities at ambient temperature, whereas the thermodynamically stable CaC₂O₄·H₂O is formed at elevated bath temperatures. Both the polymorphs show oriented growth with respect to the substrate normal under different deposition conditions.     

Zur Koordination des Aluminiums in den Calciumaluminathydraten 2 CaO · Al2O3 · 8 H2O und CaO · Al2O3 · 10 H2O

On the Coordination of Al in the Calcium Aluminate Hydrates 2 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 8 H₂O and CaO · Al₂O₃ · 10 H₂O By investigations with high-resolution ²⁷Al-NMR in solids it is shown that in the compound 2 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 8 H₂O the Al merely exist in octahedral coordination. According to this and considering its structural relationship with 4 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 19 H₂O the dicalcium aluminate hydrate is proposed to be formulated as [Ca₂Al(OH)₆][Al(OH)₃ (H₂O)₃]OH. Likewise for the compound CaO · Al₂O₃ · 10 H₂O the octahedral coordination of the Al is proved by ²⁷Al-NMR. This result corresponds with literature according to which a constitution as cyclohexaaluminate Ca₃[Al₆(OH)₂₄] · 18 H₂O is proposed.     

Mineral and microelement compositions of urinary stones

The mineral and microelement compositions of urinary stones from patients in various districts of the Novosibirsk region are analyzed. The mineral composition is determined using X-ray powder diffraction and vibrational spectroscopy. The microelement composition is identified using synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence analysis. Calcium oxalates (whewellite CaC₂O₄ · H₂O and weddellite CaC₂O₄ · 2H₂O) are the most frequent components of the urinary stones. Oxalate uroliths contain a variety of microelements in significant amounts. Phosphate uroliths, represented by hydroxylapatite Ca₅(PO₄)₃(OH) and struvite MgNH₄PO₄ · 6H₂O, account for about one-fifth of the collection. Apatite urinary stones contain maximal strontium amounts. The struvite uroliths have higher rubidium levels. Uric acid uroliths (C₅H₄N₄O₃) account for about 11% of the collection. Their strontium concentrations are minimal. The element composition of the urinary stones is a function of their mineral constituents, the environmental surroundings, and the metabolism specifics of the patient.     

Thermal analysis of kidney stones and their characterization

Thermal decomposition and structural characterization of three human kidney stones (KS1–KS3) extracted from patients of Eastern Bohemia have been carried out using X-ray powder diffraction systems (XRD), scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray micro analyser (SEM-EDX) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The samples KS1 and KS2 solely consisted of calcium oxalate monohydrate (a.k.a. whewellite, CaC₂O₄·H₂O). The third sample, KS3, was formed from calcium oxalate dihydrate (weddellite, CaC₂O₄·2H₂O), calcium oxalate monohydrate, and hydroxyapatite (HA, Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂). Thermal measurements were carried out in the range between room temperature and 1,230 °C. XRD analysis was utilized to investigate the change of phases at 800 and 1,230 °C.     

The enthalpies of formation and evolved gas detection

The standard molar enthalpies of formation of H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀·6H₂O (I), H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀·6DMF·H₂O (II), H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀·8DMSO·H₂O (III) have been determined. Thermodynamic cycles were designed, and the heat of reactions in the thermodynamic cycles were measured calorimetrically. The infrared spectra were compared with those of the heteropoly anion α-H₄SiW₁₂O₄₀ [1] and of the ligands DMF and DMSO. The evolved gas from the adducts was monitored by a quadrupole mass spectrometer at a heating rate of 16 deg·min^?1.     

Synthesis and Thermodynamic Properties of MgO·B_2O_3·4H_2O

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Thermochemical property of a microporous material for mixed metal borate of Li2Sr4B12O23

A pure mixed alkali–alkaline earth metal borate of Li₂Sr₄B₁₂O₂₃ with microporous structure has been synthesized by high-temperature solid state reaction, and characterized by XRD, FT-IR, TG techniques, and chemical analysis. The molar enthalpies of solution of Li₂Sr₄B₁₂O₂₃ in 1 mol L^?1 HCl(aq), and of SrCl₂·H₂O(s) in [1 mol L^?1 HCl + H₃BO₃ + LiCl·H₂O](aq) have been determined by microcalorimeter at 298.15 K, respectively. From these data and with the incorporation of the previously determined enthalpies of solution of H₃BO₃(s) in 1 mol L^?1 HCl(aq), and of LiCl·H₂O(s) in [1 mol L^?1HCl + H₃BO₃](aq), together with the use of the standard molar enthalpies of formation for SrCl₂·6H₂O(s), LiCl·H₂O(s), H₃BO₃(s), HCl(aq), and H₂O(l), the standard molar enthalpy of formation of ?(11,534.0 ± 10.0) kJ mol^?1 for Li₂Sr₄B₁₂O₂₃ was obtained on the basis of the appropriate thermochemical cycle.     

Thermal decomposition of calcium oxalate: beyond appearances

The goal of this study is twofold: to take a fresh look at the decomposition of calcium oxalate and to warn users of thermogravimetric analysis against the hasty interpretation of results obtained. Since the pioneer work of Duval 70 years ago, the scientific community has agreed unanimously as to the decomposition of anhydrous calcium oxalate (CaC₂O₄) into calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and CO gas, and that of the calcium carbonate into calcium oxide (CaO), and CO₂ gas. We will demonstrate how these reactions, simple in appearance, in fact result from a succession of reactive phenomena involving numerous constituents both solid (CaCO₃, free carbon) and gaseous (CO₂ and CO) produced by intermediary reactions. The mass losses evaluated in the two distinct domains correspond closely to the molar masses of CO and CO₂, respectively. The simple mathematical calculation of that mass loss has simply concealed the existence of other reactions, and, most particularly the Boudouard reaction and that of solid phases between CaCO₃ and C. It just goes to show that appearances can be deceiving.

     

Transesterification Reaction of Dimethyl Terephthalate by 2-Ethylhexanol in the Presence of Heterogeneous Catalysts under Solvent-free Condition

In this study, the synthesis of bis-（2-ethylhexyl） terephthalate, via the transesterification reaction of dimethyl terephthalate （DMT） by 2-ethylhexanol in the presence of different heterogeneous catalysts, such as Pb（OAc）2·3H2O, Cd（OAc）2·2H2O, Zn（OAc）2·2H2O, Hg（OAc）2·Ca（OAc）2·H2O, Cu（OAc）2·H2O, NaOAc, CaCO3, CaO, ZnSO4·7H2O, and sulfated zirconia, has been investigated. The reactivity of the catalysts in the reaction progress has been studied and compared. It was found that, hydrated cadmium acetate and sulfated zirconia were reactive catalysts to this reaction. The extent of transesterification of methyl ester groups reached up to 93% and 85.6% using these catalysts, respectively.     

Thermochemistry of the Decomposition of Some Cobalt Compounds

Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was used to determine the molar enthalpies of dehydration and decomposition of CoC₂O₄·2H₂O, Co(HCOO)₂·2H₂O and [Co(NH₃)₆]₂(C₂O₄)₃·4H₂O. The first stage of dissociation of each compound is a single-step dehydration both in air and argon atmospheres. The next stages are decomposition processes influenced by experimental parameters. The enthalpies of dehydration and decomposition vary from compound to compound in each atmosphere. The obtained data have been related to the macromechanisms proposed for the thermal decomposition and the parallel-consecutive decomposition-oxidation processes. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Molten potassium pyrosulfate: The reactions of seven metal oxalates

The reactions of Li₂C₂O₄, Na₂C₂O₄, K₂C₂·H₂O, CaC₂·H₂O, ZnC₂O₄, La₂(C₂O₄)₃ and K₂TiO(C₂O₄)₂· 2H₂O with K₂S₂O₇ were investigated using thermal methods of analysis. Reaction products were analysed by various techniques. It was found that anhydrous oxalates reacted with K₂S₂O₇, evolving a mixture of CO₂ and CO with the formation of K₂SO₄ and the corresponding metal sulfates, which, in the reactions of ZnC₂O₄ and K₂TiO(C₂O₄)₂ 2H₂O, probably existed as K₂[Zn(SO₄)₂] and K₄[Ti(SO₄)₄], respectively. Water was found to be an additional product in the hydrated metal oxalate reactions. The stoichiometries of these reactions have been established from the thermogravimetric and acidimetric results.     

Synthesis, Characterization and Thermochemistry of 2MgO：B2O3：1.5H2O

Introduction　　 2MgO·B2 O3(Mg2 B2 O5)and 2MgO·B2 O3·H2 Omightbepreparedaswhiskermaterials .12MgO·B2 O3·H2 OnamedszaibelyiteisamagnesiumboratemineralwithastructuralformulaofMg2 [B2 O4 (OH) 2 ].2 Itisdifficulttosynthesizethiscompoundinthelaboratory .Recently ,weobtainedasimilarcompound 2MgO·B2 O3·1 5H2 Owhenwetriedtopreparewhiskerof 2MgO·B2 O3·H2 Obythephasetransformationof 2MgO·2B2 O3·MgCl2 ·14H2 OinH3BO3solutionunderhydrothermalcondition .Itishope fultopreparewh…     

Neue Verbindungen im System CaO/SiO2/CaCl2/H2O

New Compounds in the System CaO/SiO₂/CaCl₂/H₂O The hydrothermal formation of novel calcium silicate hydrates of compositions 5 CaO · 2 SiO₂ · CaCl₂ · 4 H₂O, 5 CaO · 2 SiO₂ · CaCl₂ · 2 H₂O and 4 CaO · 2 SiO₂ · CaCl₂ · H₂O from Ca₃SiO₅ and mixtures of CaO and SiO₂, respectively, in presence of calciumchloride at 200°–350 °C is described. From molybdate-reaction, ²⁹Si MAS NMR, DTA and TG measurements it is concluded that these compounds are based on disilicate anions and are to be interpreted as calcium hydroxide disilicate chlorides.     

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.     

Beiträge zur Chemie des Bauxitaufschlusses. Untersuchungen im System Na2O?CaO?Al2O3?TiO2?H2O im Temperaturbereich 100–275°C

On the Chemistry of Bauxite Extraction. II. Studies in the System Na₂O? CaO? Al₂O₃? TiO₂? H₂O between 100 and 275°C The formation of crystalline compounds in the system Na₂O? CaO? Al₂O₃? TiO₂? H₂O was studied between 100 and 275°C. With caustic alkali concentrations up to 300 g Na₂O/l the calcium aluminate 3 CaO · Al₂O₃ · 6 H₂O is formed. With rising temperatures two different calcium titanates, among them perovskite, CaTiO₃, are identified. Above 200°C perovskite is formed at all concentrations investigated.     

Reaction Mechanism in the Mixtures of Calcium Polyphosphate with Apatite and Accompanying Minerals on Heating

Abstract

On obtaining defluorinated feeding phosphates from Kovdor apatite the system of Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)_1,4F_0,6-CaCO₃-(Ca,Mg)CO₃-Mg₂SiO₄-Ca(H₂PO₄)₂·H₂O-Mg(H₂PO₄)₂·xH₂O with mole correlation (CaO+MgO)/P₂O₅V3 is subjected to thermal treatment. On heating up to 500°C calcium and magnesium hydrophosphates turn into polyphosphates M(PO₃)₂ which in accordance with the increase of the temperature react with other components of the system. To establish the mechanism and conditions for reactions, thermal interactions in the mixtures of Ca(PO₃₎₂ and Ca₂P₂O₇ with apatite, phorsterite, dolomite and calcite when (CaO+MgO)/P₂O₅=3 have been investigated. Methods of chemical, thermal, chromatographic, X-ray and IR-spectroscopy analysis were used.