The masking effect of iron(III) on the interference from nickel and copper in the determination of tellurium by hydride generation/atomic absorption spectrometry

Iron(III) can minimize the serious interferences from copper(II) and nickel(Il) on the determination of tellurium by hydride generation/atomic absorption spectrometry. The optimal concentrations were found to be 1 g l^?1 and 2 g l^?1 Fe (III) in 4.0 mol l^?1 HCl in presence of nickel (II) and copper (II), respectively. The signals were only 25 % lower in a solution of 1.6 g 1^?1 Ni(II) than for a nickel-free solution. For copper (II), reasonable sensitivity was retained in the presence of 100 mg l^?1 Cu(II).     

Complex Formation of Copper(II) Ions with Galactaric Acid

Complex formation of copper(II) ions with the galactarate ion [Gala]^{2 -} in aqueous solution was studied by means of potentiometric titration. Stability constants of the [CuGala] and [Cu(Gala)₂]^{2 -} complexes were determined. A complex compound was synthesized electrochemically and isolated from a DMSO solution containing a copper(II) salt and galactaric acid, and its composition was determined. The structure of the complex was determined by ESR.     

Synthesis and colloidochemical properties of cerium dioxide hydrosols stabilized by zirconium polycationic compounds

It is shown that cerium dioxide hydrosols can be stabilized by polycationic compounds of zirconium, and the optimum conditions of the stabilization are determined. Stable CeO₂ hydrosols with concentrations of higher than 20 wt % are prepared; the sizes and electrophoretic mobility of their particles, as well as sol stability in the presence of some electrolytes, are investigated. The nature of the aggregation stability of the stabilized cerium dioxide sols is discussed.     

Copper(II) complexing with 2′,2′-diethylheptanohydrazide

Acid-base properties of 2′,2′-diethylheptanohydrazide (DEHH) and its complex formation with copper(II) ions in water-isopropanol solutions were studied. Cationic complexes with [Cu²⁺] : [DEHH] ratios of 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 were found to be formed in weak acid media, and an uncharged complex with a [Cu²⁺] : [DEHH] ratio of 1 : 2 was found to be formed in a basic medium. log K _st values were determined. The data obtained were compared with the stability constants of copper(II) 2′,2′-diethylbenzohydrazide complexes.     

Application of Dipon, (1,4,8,11-Tetraazacyclotetradecane-4,11-bis(methylphosphonic acid) as Selective Complexing Agent for Determination of Copper(II)

A new macrocyclic ligand, 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-1,8-bis(methylphosphonic acid)(dipon), is selective complexing agent for copper(II) over other transition metal ions. The ligand was tested for analytical applications of copper(II) determination. Spectrophotometric determination under optimal experimental conditions (?log [H⁺]= 5.5, c _L≈ 5 × 10^?4 mol L^?1, λ= 310 nm) is valid in dynamic range (5–200)× 10^?6 mol L^?1 with detection limit 2.2 × 10^?6 mol L^?1, i.e. 0.14 μg ml^?1. Volumetric determination of copper(II) with standardized dipon solution was used for copper(II) determination at micromolar concentration level without any necessity to sequester interfering metal ions. A sharp end point of titration was detected by UV/VIS spectrophotometry. Both methods were tested on artificial and real samples (spiked mineral water, alloys) and gave satisfactory results without any systematic error. The advantage of both methods is their simplicity, rapidity and no sensitivity to the presence of other metal ions.     

Chemical characteristics of the products of the complexation reaction between copper(II) and a tetra-aza macrocycle in the presence of chloride ions

The reaction of copper(II) perchlorate with the hydrochloride salt of 3,6,9,15-tetra-azabicyclo[9.3.1]penta-deca-1,11,13-triene (L1) in acetonitrile forms two macrocyclic complexes that can be characterized: [L1Cu^IICl][ClO₄] (1) and [L1Cu^IICl]₂[CuCl₄] (2). The structural, electronic, and redox properties of these complexes were studied using spectroscopy (EPR and UV–visible) and electrochemistry. In addition, the solid-state structure of 1 was obtained using X-ray diffraction. The copper(II) is five-coordinate ligated by four N-atoms of the macrocycle and a chloride atom. EPR studies of 1 both in DMF and aqueous solution indicate the presence of a single copper(II) species. In contrast, EPR studies of 2 performed in frozen DMF and in the solid-state reveal the presence of two spectroscopically distinct copper(II) complexes assigned as [L1Cu^IICl]⁺ and [Cu^IICl₄]^2?. Lastly, electrochemical studies demonstrate that both [L1Cu^IICl]⁺ and [Cu^IICl₄]^2? are redox active. Specifically, the [L1Cu^IICl]⁺ undergoes a quasi-reversible Cu(II)/(I) redox reaction in the absence of excess chloride. In the presence of chloride, however, the chemical irreversibility of this couple becomes evident at concentrations of chloride that exceed 50 mM. As a result, the presence of chloride from the chemical equilibrium of this latter species impedes the reversibility of the reduction of [L1Cu^IICl]⁺ to [L1Cu^ICl]⁰.     

Voltammetric behaviour of copper(iii) and its analytical applications

Copper(II) and copper(III) complexes with periodate or tellurate ligands are electroactive at a smooth platinum electrode, giving an anodic, cathodic or cathanodic wave in the presence of alkaline hydroxide solutions containing copper(II), copper(III), or copper(II)-copper(III) species, respectively. The corresponding limiting currents are diffusion-controlled. The following analytical applications are proposed: (a) amperometric titration of copper(III) solutions; (b) voltammetric determination of copper. Results of amperometric titrations of copper(III) were similar to those by an established procedure. Voltammetry of copper(II) allows the metal to be determined down to concentrations of 1·10^-5M, even in the presence of different ions; the procedure can be applied to such heat-transfer media for nuclear reactors as sodium and potassium metals and their hydroxides.     

Homo‐ and heteropolynuclear copper(II) complexes containing a new diimine–dioxime ligand and 1,10‐phenanthroline: synthesis,characterization, solvent‐extraction studies,catalase‐like functions and DNA cleavage abilities

A series of homo‐, heterodinuclear and homotrinuclear copper(II) complexes containing a new Schiff base ligand and 1,10‐phenanthroline were synthesized. Based on results of elemental analyses, FTIR, ¹H‐ and ¹³C‐NMR spectra, conductivity measurements and magnetic susceptibility measurements, the complexes had general compositions {[Cu(L)(H₂O)M(phen)₂](ClO₄)₂ [M = Cu(II), Mn(II), Co(II)]} and {[Cu₃(L)₂(H₂O)₂](ClO₄)₂}. The metal:L:phen ratio is 2:1:2 for the dinuclear copper(II) complexes and the metal:L ratio was 3:2 for the trinuclear copper(II) complex. The liquid–liquid extraction of various transition metal cations [Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Pb(II), Cd(II), Hg(II)] from the aqueous phase to the organic phase was carried out using the diimine–dioxime ligand. It was concluded that the ligand can effectively be used in solvent extraction of copper(II) from the aqueous phase to the organic phase. Furthermore, catalytic activitiy of the complexes for the disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide was also investigated in the presence of imidazole. Dinuclear copper(II)–manganese(II) complex has some similarity to manganese catalase in structure and activity. The interaction between these complexes and DNA has also been investigated by agarose gel electrophoresis; we found that the homo‐ and heterodinuclear copper complexes can cleave supercoiled pBR322 DNA to nicked and linear forms in the presence of H₂O₂. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Cathodic and anodic stripping determination of traces of adenine and adenosine based on accumulation of copper(I) compounds at mercury or amalgam electrodes

In the presence of adenine and adenosine, the copper(II)/copper(Hg) couple splits to the copper(II)/copper(I) and copper(I)/copper(Hg) couples. Sparingly soluble complexes of copper(I) with adenine and adenosine can be accumulated on the electrode surface either by reduction of Cu(II) ions or by oxidation of the copper amalgam electrode. The copper(I)/adenine deposit can be stripped either cathodically or anodically with detection limits of 5×10^?9 and 2×10^?8 mol dm^?3, respectively. The copper(I)/ adenosine complex yields only the cathodic stripping peak with a detection limit of 9×10^?6 mol dm^?3. The stripping peaks obtained for the copper(I)/adenine and copper(I)/ adenosine complexes are better defined and appear over a wider range of pH than the peaks related to the corresponding mercury compounds. Adenosine cannot be determined in the presence of adenine bur adenine can be determined in the presence of moderate amounts of adenosine.     

Superexchange in copper(II) Dimers. 3. Synthesis and characterization of binuclear adducts of copper(II) halides with some α,β-dione dioximes

Copper(II) halides, CuX₂ (X = Br^?, Cl^?), have been combined in non-aqueous medium with various α,-β-dione dioxime (α,β-dodoH) ligands to produce new 1:1 adducts, the di-μ-halo-bis[halo(α,β-dodoH)copper(II)] dimers. These are: Di-μ-bromo-bis[bromo(ethanedialdioxime)copper(II)]; di-μ-bromo-bis[bromo(diphenylethanedione dioxime)copper(II)]; di-μ-bromo-bis-[bromo(9,10phenanthrenedione dioxime)copper(II)]; di-μ-chloro-bis-[chloro(9,10-phenanthrenedione dioxime)copper(II)]. The materials were characterized by conventional methods. The results clearly indicate that the compounds crystallize in discrete dimers, quite consistent with the results of closely related dimers studied earlier.     

Dinukleare Kupfer(II)‐Komplexe mit chiralen makrocyclischen Liganden vom Schiff‐Basen‐Typ: Synthesen und Strukturen

Complexes with Macrocyclic Ligands. V Dinuclear Copper(II) Complexes with Chiral Macrocyclic Ligands of Schiff‐Base Type: Syntheses and Structures The synthesis and properties of four chiral, dinuclear, macrocyclic, cationic copper(II) complexes, [Cu₂(L^m,n)]²⁺ ( 1 – 4 ), are described. The two symmetrical compounds [Cu₂(L^2,2)][ClO₄]₂ ( 1 and 2 ) were synthesized in a one‐step reaction from 2,6‐diformyl‐4‐tert.‐butylphenol, copper(II)‐perchlorate and the chiral diamine (1S,2S)‐1,2‐diphenylethylenediamine (synthesis of 1 ) and (1R,2R)‐1,2‐diaminocyclohexane (synthesis of 2 ), respectively. For the synthesis of the two unsymmetrical compounds [Cu₂(L^Ph,n)][ClO₄]₂ ( 3 and 4 ) the mononuclear, neutral copper(II) complex [CuL^Ph] ( 5 ) [synthesized from 2,6‐diformyl‐4‐tert.‐butylphenol, copper(II)‐acetate and 1,2‐phenylenediamine] was reacted with (1R,2R)‐1,2‐diaminocyclohexane (synthesis of 3 ) and (S)‐1,1′‐binaphthyl‐2,2′‐diamine (synthesis of 4 ), respectively. The structures of the two unsymmetrical copper(II) compounds ( 3 and 4 ) were determined by X‐ray diffraction.     

Spectrophotometric study of coproporphyrin-I complexes of copper(II) and cobalt(II)

The reagent 3,8,13,18-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,7,12,17-tetrapropionic acid or coproporphyrin-I (CPI) was used for the spectrophotometric determination of copper(II) and cobalt(II) in the presence of pyridine and imidazole catalysts. Optimum conditions were investigated and the methods were applied to the determination of parts per billion levels of copper(II) and cobalt(II). The Sandell sensitivities of the recommended procedures were 0.568 μm cm⁻² and 0.464 μg cm⁻² (for A = 0.001) for copper and cobalt, respectively. The relative standard deviations were 2.0% for copper and 1.0% for cobalt. The kinetics of the reaction of CPI with copper(II) and cobalt(II) in the presence of the catalysts and the influence of the temperature were studied, and their kinetic constants determined.The influence of light on the photodecomposition of CPI was also studied.     

Comparative study of copper(II) and cadmium(II) salts as catalytic reagents in the determination of mercury by continuous-microflow cold vapour atomic absorption spectrometry

A continuous-microflow method with cold vapour atomic absorption spectrometric detection was used for the determination of mercury. A comparison of copper(II) and cadmium(II) salts as catalytic reagents is described in detail It was found that in the presence of at least 80 mg 1^?1 of copper(II) salt a similar signal was obtained for both inorganic mercury [mercury(II) chloride]and organic mercury [methylmercury(II) chloride]. With a cadmium(II) salt at least 100 mg 1^?1 were required.     

Stability constants of adducts of succinate copper(II) complexes with β‐cyclodextrin determined by capillary electrophoresis

Cyclodextrins (CD) form inclusion complexes with different “guests” owing to the fact that the shape of the CD molecule is a truncated cone with a hydrophobic cavity. The adducts of CD with metal complexes remain scantily explored. In this study, the stability constants of the adducts between succinate copper(II) complexes and β‐CD was determined using capillary electrophoresis. The β‐CD concentration in background electrolytes (BGE) was found to influence on the effective electrophoretic mobility of the copper(II) complexes in succinate BGEs. It was shown that succinic acid and its anions and copper(II) ions did not form a significant amount of the inclusion complexes with β‐CD and the mobility change was caused by the adduct formation between succinate copper(II) complexes and β‐CD. The stability constants of these adducts were determined at 25°С and ionic strength of 0.100 M: log β(CuL₂²⁻/β‐CD) = 1.76 ± 0.06, log β(CuL⁰/β‐CD) = 0.98 ± 0.09. The [CuHL]⁺ and [CuHL₂]⁻ species were found to do not form adducts with β‐CD.     

Oxidation of 5-hydroxy-6-methyluracil with molecular oxygen in the presence of copper(II) chloride in aqueous solution

Oxidation of 5-hydroxy-6-methyluracil with molecular oxygen in the presence of copper(II) chloride involves formation of a 2 : 1 complex with copper(II). The rates of consumption of initial 5-hydroxy-6-methyluracil and oxygen were determined in the temperature range from 40 to 80°C. A probable reaction mechanism implies fixation and activation of molecular oxygen on the copper(II) complex with 5-hydroxy-6-methyluracil with formation of active oxygen species that are responsible for hydroxylation of the double C⁵=C⁶ bond in the uracil molecule.     

Copper(II) complexing with <Emphasis Type="Italic">N′,N′</Emphasis>-diethylbenzohydrazide

Copper(II) complexing with N′,N′-diethylbenzohydrazide (DEBH) in aqueous isopropanol was studied. The formation of cationic complexes with the ratio [Cu²⁺]: [DEBH] = 1: 1 and 1: 2 in week acid solution and an uncharged complex with the ratio [Cu²⁺]: [DEBH] = 1: 2 in neutral and alkaline solutions was established. Their stability constants K _st were determined. The complexes were isolated in a solid state and characterized by IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis for copper.     

Cascade dicopper architectures of a dibenzodioxatetraazamacrocycle

The dibenzodioxatetraazamacrocycle [26]pbz₂N₄O₂ was characterised by single crystal X-ray diffraction and the protonation constants of this compound and the stability constants of its copper(II) and lead(II) complexes were determined by potentiometry in water at 298.2 K in 0.10 mol dm⁻³ in KNO₃. Mono- and dinuclear complexes were found for both metal ions, the dinuclear complexes being the main species in the 5–7.5 pH range for copper(II) and 7.5–8.5 for lead(II). As expected the values of the stability constants for the copper(II) complexes are lower than those for related macrocycles containing only nitrogen atoms. The presence of mono- and dinuclear copper complexes was also confirmed by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. These results suggest that the symmetric macrocyclic cavity of [26]pbz₂N₄O₂ has enough space for the coordination of two metal ions. Additionally, NMR spectroscopy showed that the dinuclear complex of lead(II) has high symmetry. The equilibrium constants of the dinuclear copper(II) complexes and dicarboxylate anions (oxalate, malonate and succinate) were also determined in 0.10 mol dm⁻³ aqueous KNO₃ solution. Only species containing one anion, Cu₂H_hLA^(2+h), were found, strongly suggesting that the anion bridges the two copper(II) ions. The binding constants of the cascade species formed by [Cu₂[26]pbz₂N₄O₂(H₂O)_x]⁴⁺ with dicarboxylate anions decrease with the increase in length of the alkyl chain of the anion, a fact which was attributed to a higher conformational energy necessary for the rearrangement of the macrocycle to accommodate the larger anions bridging the two copper(II) centres. The variation of the magnetic susceptibility with temperature of [Cu₂(H₂[26]pbz₂N₄O₂)(oxa)₃] · 4H₂O and [Cu₂([26]pbz₂N₄O₂)(suc)Cl₂] were measured and the two complexes showed different behaviour.     

EPR and electronic spectroscopic studies of Keggin type undecatungstophosphocuprate(II) and undecatungstoborocuprate(II)

The coordination of Cu(II) to the Keggin type anions α-undecatungstophosphocuprate(II) and α-undecatungstoborocuprate(II) was investigated in different environments by EPR and electronic spectroscopy. This study has shown that the coordination geometry around Cu(II) in the tetrabutylammonium (TBA) salts, (TBA)₄H_x[XW₁₁CuO₃₉], with X=P or B, is square pyramidal, with copper bound to the five oxygen donor atoms of the polyoxometalate, whereas for the [XW₁₁Cu(H₂O)O₃₉]ⁿ⁻ anion, on the corresponding potassium salt, a tetragonally elongated pseudo-octahedral geometry was found. For the potassium salts, in aqueous solution, six-coordinated copper is the only form found. For the TBA salts, in nonaqueous solvents, we can observe either the presence of only one form (the six-coordinated Cu(II) species, with a solvent molecule bound to copper), or of two forms: the solvent coordinated copper anions and the five-coordinated copper [XW₁₁CuO₃₉]ⁿ⁻ anions.     

One Novel Cu(II)–Amino Acid Schiff Base Complex Derived from Salicylaldehyde and L-Serine: Identification of Unusual Monodentate 4,4′-Bipyridine

One novel copper(II) complex [Cu(L)(4,4′-bipy)](ClO₄) (1), (where L: tridentate Schiff base derived from salicylaldehyde and L-serine) has been synthesised and characterised by spectroscopic and electrochemical studies. The single-crystal structure of the complex was determined. The crystal structure features the presence of [Cu(L)(4,4′-bipy)]⁺ cations and ClO₄⁻ anions aggregated by hydrogen bonding. Here, 4,4′-bipyridine functions as a monodentate ligand, which appears to be an unusual phenomenon.     

Synthesis of bidentate pyridylazo and thiazolylazo reagents and the spectrophotometric determination of copper in a flow-injection system

Some pyridylazo and thiazolylazo compounds were synthesized as spectrophotometric reagents for copper(II). The water-soluble bidentate ligand, 4-(3,5-dibromo-2-pyridylazo)-N-ethyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl)aniline (3,5-diBr-PAESA), provides the greates sensitivity, forming a 1:2 Cu:L in the presence of sodium dodecylsulfate. The molar absorptivity of the complex is 1.24 × 10⁵ l modl^?1 cm^?1 at 638 nm. Copper(II) (10–200 μg l^?1) is easily and quickly (60 h^?1) determined in a flow-injection system. Application to the determination of copper(II) in serum is described.