Solvent extraction of pertechnetate with TBP from perchloric acid solution

Solvent extraction mechanism of pertechnetic acid with TBP from perchloric acid solutions is discussed. When cyclohexane is used as a diluent of TBP, perchloric acid can be extracted in the form of HClO₄(TBP)₂ into the organic phase. The TBP extraction of pertechnetic acid competes with perchloric acid and its equilibria are expressed as follows: HTcO₄+3TBPHTcO₄(TBP)₃ and HTcO₄(TBP)₃+TBPHTcO₄(TBP)₄.     

Kinetics and mechanism of reduction of thallium(III) by hydrogen peroxide in perchloric acid medium

The kinetics and mechanism of reduction of thallium(III) by hydrogen peroxide has been studied in 1.0 mol dm^–3 perchloric acid medium. The reaction is first order with respect to thallium(III) and second order with respect to hydrogen peroxide. A negative hydrogen ion and chloride ion catalysis is observed. Bromide ion is found to catalyze the reaction in low concentration. There is no effect of ionic strength on the rate of the reaction. A plausible mechanistic pathway for the reaction is suggested which leads to the following rate law: Rate=–d[T1(III)]/dt=kK[T1(III)][H₂O₂]²/[H⁺] where K is the formation constant of the complex between thallium(III) and hydrogen peroxide and k is the rate constant of the reaction between that complex and hydrogen peroxide. The computed values of E_a and S^# are 44.8±6.5 kJ mol^–1 and –107.8±22.2 JK^–1 mol^–1, respectively.

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(III) - - . - (III) . - - . . -- . , - :=–[T1(III)]/dt=kK[T1(III)][H₂O₂]²/[H⁺], - (III) - . E_A S^# 44,8±6,5 / –107,8±22,1 /·, .

     

Mechanistic studies with positive iodine: Kinetics of oxidation of thiocyanate ion by iodine monochloride and aqueous iodine in perchloric acid medium

Kinetics of oxidation of thiocyanate ion (NCS^?) by iodine monochloride and iodine has been studied in aqueous perchloric acid medium. The rates of oxidations followed the rate laws: Variations in ionic strength and dielectric constant of the medium had little effects on the rates of reactions with both the oxidants. Mechanisms consistent with the observed rate laws have been suggested. Rate limiting steps have been identified and the constants of some of these steps have been evaluated by varying [NCS^?] at each temperature. Activation parameters were computed from the Arrhenius plots. The rate constants predicted from the rate law as [NCS^?], and [H⁺], varied in iodine monochloride oxidation, are in good agreement with the experimental values providing support to the proposed mechanism.     

Kinetics of oxidation of ethanol by potassium permanganate in perchloric acid medium

The oxidation of ethanol by permanganate has been found to obey the rate law v=k[MeCHO][MnO ₄ ^– ][H⁺]. The results are compared with those found for chromium (VI) oxidation of the same substrate.

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V=k[MeCHO][MnO ₄ ^– ][H⁺]. , (VI).

     

Reaction between nitrous acid and hydrogen peroxide in perchloric acid medium

A kinetic investigation on the reaction has been carried out in HClO₄ medium under different conditions. A spectrophotometric method of estimation of nitrous acid at various time intervals has been employed. The results are interpreted on the basis ofthe following mechanism: The absolute rate constant value of 39.7 M^?1 plusmn; s^?1 for k₄ and the equilibrium constant K_eq = 116M^?1 for reaction (2) have been evaluated. The activation energy of the overall reaction has also been determined as E_a = 13.2 kcal/mol.     

Relative reactivities of glycerophosphates towards permanganate in perchloric acid medium

Summary The reactivities of - and -glycerophosphates towards MnO ₄ ^– in HClO₄ medium have been examined. The reactions between glycerophosphates and MnO ₄ ^– are first order with respect to [glycerophosphate], [MnO ₄ ^– ] and [H⁺]. There is no evidence for cleavage of the C–O–P bond rather than the terminal –CH₂OH group being oxidized to the respective phosphoglyceraldehyde.     

Coulometric determination of uranium in perchloric acid medium and its applications

Amorphous samples of a new inorganic ion exchanger, cerium(IV) selenite have been prepared under varying conditions. The material prepared by mixing 0.025M ceric sulfate and 0.025M sodium selenite in the ratio of 11 was studied in detail for its ion-exchange capacity, chemical stability, IR, thermogravimetry and K_d values. Separations of metal ions have been performed on columns of this ion exchanger.     

Polarographic reduction of pertechnetate

Oxidation states were identified for the products of electrolytic reduction of pertechnetate at the mercury cathode in a variety of media, and for the products of reoxidation upon reversing the cell current. Tast polarography, pulse polarography and triangular-wave voltammetry were employed. The first cathodic wave in acidic phosphate was identified as Tc(VII) → Tc(III) by means of the ratio between it and the Tc(III) → Tc(IV) reoxidation wave obtained on anodic-sweep pulse polarography. This wave was then used as a standard to determine values of n in other media of the same ionic strength. The first wave in acidic media occurred at pH-dependent potential and was found generally to correspond to the formation of Tc(III). The Tc(III) could in some media be reoxidized at the electrode to Tc(IV) or Tc(V). For the second wave in acidic media, which occurred at ?0.9 V, diffusion current measurements indicated that n≤7 with a catalytic component preventing determination of the exact value. In alkaline or unbuffered media the first wave occurred at ?0.8 V and a second wave was sometimes seen at ?1.0 V. The wave heights in alkaline media, while generally proportional to concentration of pertechnetate and varying with drop time in the manner expected for a diffusion current, often corresponded to non-integral values of n. In certain basic media the reduction of pertechnetate led to the formation of an insoluble oxidizable surface film. Under all conditions investigated the reduction of pertechnetate proved to be irreversible.     

Spectroscopic investigation of Pt—methanol interface in perchloric acid medium by sum-frequency generation

We recorded vibrational spectra of the CO poison resulting from the electrochemical decomposition of CH₃OH on platinum by sum-frequency generation using the infrared free electron laser CLIO. At high CH₃OH concentration (0.1 M) in the electrolyte, both multi-bonded and linearly bonded CO are equally present. At lower CH₃OH concentration (0.004 M), the multi-bonded species is predominant. The CO poison still remains on the surface at potentials (0.05 V/NHE) close to the hydrogen evolution onset.     

Recovery and purification of Sr(II) in perchloric acid medium

Perchloric acid was found to be a suitable medium for the quantitative leaching of Sr(II) from homogeneous and calcined (Th,Sr)O₂ particularly with respect to the contamination from Th(IV). ⁹⁰Sr is a cause of major concern to the environment due to its long half life (28.6 years), significant abundance in large inventory of spent nuclear fuels (~350 thousand tons) awaiting geological disposal and its chemical similarity to Ca(II), an essential element for the living beings. Application of ⁹⁰Sr as a parent radionuclide for ⁹⁰Y (used in therapy radiopharmaceuticals) is possible provided it can be made available at desired high purity. In this context, the distribution coefficients of Sr(II), Th(IV), Zr(IV), Y(III), ¹⁵²Eu(III) and ¹³⁷Cs(I) were determined using Sr selective crown ether 4,4′(5′)-di-tert-butyl-dicyclohexano-18-crown-6 by solid–liquid extraction in perchloric acid medium. Feasibility of employing extraction chromatography using Sr selective resin for the recovery and purification of Sr(II) from leached perchloric acid medium was explored. Perchloric acid medium is better than nitric acid medium for the uptake of Sr by Sr selective chromatographic resin under varying loading conditions of Sr(II). Similarly pH 2 solution appears better eluent of Sr(II) than distilled water. Present work offers a novel approach for setting up a ⁹⁰Sr–⁹⁰Y generator.     

Kinetics of oxidation of methanol and mono-deutero-methanol by chromium(VI) in perchloric acid medium

Kinetics of the oxidation of methanol and mono-deutero-methanol by Cr(VI) over a wide range of temperature (25–40°) have been studied in perchloric acid medium at constant ionic strength (μ = 1.0 M) adjusted with sodium perchlorate. Each reaction is first order with respect to the substrate and dichromate concentrations but the order with respect to [H⁺] is nearly 3 in each case. Both these reactions take place at almost the same rate under identical experimental conditions. The activation parameters of the reactions are not widely different and the values of ΔH3 and ΔS3 for the oxidation of methanol are 79.5 kJ mole ^-1 and - 38.1 J deg^-1 mole^-1 respectively, whereas the corresponding values for the deuterated compound are 83.8 kJ mole^-1 and -23.9 J deg^-1 mole^-1. The probable mechanism of the reactions is discussed.     

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of D-altrose by aqua-cerium(IV) in perchloric acid medium

Kinetics of the oxidation of D-altrose by Ce(IV) perchlorate has been studied in perchloric acid medium. At equivalent concentrations the overall order of the reaction is two, being unity in each reactant. The reaction is characterized by a primary positive kinetic salt effect. Perchloric acid has been found to enhance the rate, while the addition of the reaction products retards the rate. No evidence for initial complexation has been obtained. Thermodynamic parameters have been determined and a mechanism consistent with the observed results is proposed.

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D- Ce(IV) . , . . , . . , .

     

The oxidation of organic compounds by tervalent manganese compounds-II The determination of mandelic acid with a tervalent manganese standard solution in perchloric acid medium

An indirect titrimetric determination of mandelic acid, based on its oxidation by a standard solution of hexa-aquomanganese(III) in perchloric acid medium, is described.     

Kinetics of the oxidation of some polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by lead tetraacetate in aqueous acetic acid and perchloric acid medium

The state of metal cations in CuCr₂O₄/-Al₂O₃ catalysts under its operation in catalytic heat generators has been examined. IR spectra of adsorbed CO indicate copper ion reduction in the catalyst to Cu⁺, whose surface concentration was determined. Diffuse reflectance spectra have revealed that the initial catalyst contains Cr(VI), disappearing after reaction.

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CuCr₂O₄/-Al₂O₃ (). - CO , Cu⁺. Cu⁺. , Cr(VI), .

     

The polymerization of styrene by perchloric acid at 0°

Polymerization of styrene by HClO₄ in CH₂Cl₂ at 0° at various [M]₀/[HClO₄]₀ ratios has been studied. At low values of this ratio, the reaction is second order in HClO₄ whereas it is first order at the values commonly used in kinetic studies. The rates are strongly increased by the addition of the salt benzyl trimethyl ammonium hexafluoroantimoniate, the effect being greater the lower the monomer concentration. Molecular weight distributions in the polymers formed under various conditions support the conclusion that at very low [M]₀/[HClO₄]₀ ratios the polymerization is predominantly ionic in character, and the higher order in [HClO₄]₀ is anomalous.     

Electrochemical reduction of ytterbium in perchloric media

The electrochemical behavior of Yb³⁺ in perchloric media was studied by cyclic voltammetry and current reversal chronopotentiometry at several temperatures. The results show that the reversible electrochemical reduction of Yb³⁺ is followed by homogeneous reactions. The experimentally determined diffusion coefficients of ytterbic ion are 0.41×10^?5, 0.48×10^?5 and 0.53×10^?5 cm² s^?1 at 4.2, 9.2 and 14.7°C, respectively, in 0.5 M NaClO₄ solutions. From these data a value of 16 kJ mol^?1 (3830 cal mol^?1) was obtained for the activation energy for diffusion of ytterbic ion. From the activation energy the diffusion coefficient of ytterbic ion at 25.0°C was estimated. The value of 0.67×10^?5 cm² s^?1 was obtained. In all the experiments the initial pH was maintained at 4.1.     

Use of perchloric acid as a reaction medium for speciation of arsenic by hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrometry

Simple and inexpensive methods for the speciation of arsenite, arsenate, monomethylarsonic acid (MMA) and dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) in environmental water samples were developed. In these methods a hydride generation-atomic absorption spectrometry (HG-AAS) technique was employed and perchloric acid (as a reaction medium), L-cysteine (as a pre-reducing agent for a certain contact time between its addition and analysis) and sodium tetrahydroborate(III) (NaBH4, as a reducing agent) were used. The use of L-cysteine greatly enhances the absorption signals of all four arsenic species at low acid concentration (0.001-0.04 M). The methods developed for the determination of total arsenic and total inorganic arsenic and speciation of the four arsenic species in environmental water samples are as follows. (i) DMA: 0.005 M acid and 0.04% NaBH4 in the absence of L-cysteine. DMA can also be speciated in the presence of L-cysteine as follows: 2 M acid, 2.5% L-cysteine after a contact time of approximately 5 min and 0.6% NaBH4. (ii) As(III): 5 M acid and 0.08% NaBH4 in the absence of L-cysteine. (iii) Total inorganic arsenic (As(III) + As(V)]: 8 M acid and 0.6% NaBH4 in the absence of L-cysteine. (iv) Total arsenic: 0.01 M acid, 5% L-cysteine after a contact time of 5 min and 2% NaBH4. (v) MMA: 8 M acid, 3% L-cysteine after a contact time of 50 min and 0.6% NaBH4. (vi) As(V): by difference. Detection limits and recoveries of added spikes for all analyses were found to be 0.5-1.7 ppb and 90-112% respectively.