IR-spectroscopic studies of strength and concentration of acid centers on V2O5/Al2O3 catalysts

The strength of protonic sites and the concentration of acid centers in V₂O₅/Al₂O₃ catalysts have been estimated according to pyridine and ammonium adsorption.

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V₂O₅/Al₂O₃.

     

Effect of CO2 on O2 photo-adsorption on anatase

The presence of CO₂ on TiO₂ affects the process of oxygen photo-adsorption depending on the hydroxylation state of the surface. In dehydroxylated samples CO₂ blocks the formation of O ₃ ^– and O ₂ ^– . On H₂O₂/TiO₂ samples pretreated in the range of 150–200°C it leads to CO₂–O ₂ ^– species.

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, Cu(II). . .

     

Reduction kinetics of Mo/Al2O3 catalysts

Studies of the reduction kinetics of MoO₃ and Al₂O₃–MoO₃ catalysts in H₂ at 523–823 K indicate that molybdenum is present in Al₂O₃/MoO₃ in three forms: as Mo⁶⁺ in the Al₂O₃ lattice and as MoO₃ and Al₂(MoO₄)₃ phases. Activation energies of reduction E_act determined according to the Avrahmy-Erofeev equation, are reported.

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MoO₃ Al₂O₃–MoO₃ H₂ 523–823 . Al₂O₃–MoO₃ : Mo⁶⁺ Al₂O₃ MoO₃ Al₂(MoO₄)₃, . -.

     

Analysis of thermal desorption spectra of oxygen desorbed from rhodium

Thermal desorption spectra of oxygen desorbed from rhodium have been analyzed in terms of models accounting for the effect of lateral interactions between adsorbed particles and of their diffusion into the bulk of metal on the desorption kinetics of O₂. Complex configuration of these spectra is ascribed to the processes of formation/decomposition of surface Rh oxides and the diffusion of particles into the near-surface layers of metal and back to the surface.

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- , O₂ . - O₂ Rh - .

     

Ultrasonic study of the molecular encapsulation and the micellization processes of dodecylethyldimethylammonium bromide-water solutions in the presence of β-cyclodextrin or 2,6-di-o-methyl-β-cyclodextrin

Aqueous solutions of -cyclodextrin (-CD) or 2,6-di-o-methyl--cyclodextrin (DM--CD) and dodecylethyldimethylammonium bromide (D₁₂EDMAB) have been studied from speed of sound (u) data at 298.15 K, using a pulse-echo-overlap technique. The molecular encapsulation process of the surfactant monomer into the cyclodextrin cavity and its effect in the micellization process of the surfactant have been analyzed from theu measurements: I) as a function of [D₁₂EDMAB] in the presence of several initial cyclodextrin concentrations (-CD or.DM--CD); II) as a function of [cyclodextrin] (-CD or DM--CD), for an initial micellar solution of D₁₂EDMAB and; III) as a function of the [cyclodextrin]/[surfactant] stoichiometric concentrations. Both inclusion complexes formed (-CDD₁₂EDMAB) and (DM--CDD₁₂EDMAB) have stoichiometries of 11, and their association constantK have been determined using a model proposed in this work, based on the additivity of the different contributions of the involved species to the speed of sound. The apparent critical micellar concentration, cmc^*, of D₁₂EDMAB is found to increase linearly upon the addition of cyclodextrin (-CD or DM--CD). The free surfactant concentration in the micellar region, [D₁₂EDMAB]_f, decreases in the presence of -CD and slightly increases in the presence of DM--CD. The influence of the parcial methylation of the -cyclodextrin (-CDDM--CD) and of the polar head of the surfactant (D₁₂TAB D₁₂EDMAB) on the complextion and micellar parameters are also discussed.Supplementary material available: Tables of speed of sound (14 pages) are available from the authors.     

Cluster assisted formation of carbon-carbon bonds: Synthesis and crystal structures of two trinuclear heterometallic complexes CpWRu2(CO)7(μ-H)[OC(NMe2)CCHCHEt] and CpWRu2(CO)6(μ-H)[OC(NMe2)CCH(μ-η2-C6H4)]

Treatment of the carbamoyl cluster Ru₃(CO)₁₀(-H)(-²-OC(NMe₂)] with a two molar excess of CpW(CO)₃CCⁿ Pr in refluxing toluene produced a heterometallic cluster complex CpWRu₂(CO)₇(-H)[OC(NMe₂) CCHCHEt] (II), whereas the heterometallic clusters CpWRu₂(CO)₆(-H)[OC(NMe₂)CCH(-²-C₆H₃X)] (IVb, X=H;IVc, X=Me;IVd, X=F) were isolated from the reactions with CpW(CO)₃CCC₆H₄X under similar conditions. Both complexesII andIV were generated via a complicated sequence involving hydride migration to the acetylide, fragmentation of the cluster via removal of a Ru(CO)_n unit, coupling with the carbamoyl ligand and C-H bond activation at the substituent. Crystal data forII: space group R ;a=26.605(3),c=17.934(2) Å,Z=18; finalR _F =0.032,R _w =0.034 for 2720 reflections withI>2(I). Crystal data forIVb: space group C 2/c;a=16.120(6),b=14.972(2),c=18.872(4) Å, =95.46(2)°,Z=8; finalR _F =0.0375,R _w =0.0375 for 2074 reflections withI>3(I).     

Mono and dinuclear cationic rhodium(I) and iridium(I) complexes with sulphur donor and group Vb ligands

Summary Rhodium(I) and iridium(I) mixed complexes of the formulae [M(diolefin)LL]ClO₄, [M(diolefin)L₂L]ClO₄, [(diolefin)LIr(-L)₂IrL(diolefin)](ClO₄)₂, [(diolefin)LM(-L-L)ML'(diolefin)](ClO₄)₂, [(diolefin)Rh{-(L-L)}₂Rh(PPh₃)₂](ClO₄)₂ and [(diolefin)LIr{-(L-L)}₂IrL (diolefin)](C1O₄)₂, (L=monodentate sulphur ligand, L-L=bidentate sulphur ligand, L=group Vb ligand; M=Rh, diolefin=1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD) or 2,5-norbornadiene (NBD); M=Ir, diolefin=COD) are described.Author to whom all correspondence should be directed.     

Polymeric membrane sodium-selective electrodes based on calix[4]arene ionophores

Six kinds of tetra alkylester type calix[4]arene derivatives, (R₁=R₂=CH₃1, C₂H₅2, C₃H₇3,n-C₄H₉4,t-C₄H₉5,n-C₁₀H₂₁6), a diethyl-didecyl mixed ester type (R₁=C₂H₅, R₂ =C₁₀H₂₁7), and three kinds of lower rim bridged types (R₁=C₂H₅, R₂–R₂=(CH₂)₁₀8, (CH₂)₁₂9, (CH₂)₂(OCH₂CH₂)₃10) were characterized by electrochemical measurement to elucidate the effect of the length of the alkyl group of alkoxycarbonyl substituents on Na⁺ selectivity. To obtain excellent Na⁺ selective ionophores, introduction of short chain alkyl groups rather than long chain ones, such as a decyl group, and maintenance of sufficient solubility of the calix[4]arene derivatives in the membrane solvent are required concurrently. Among the calix[4]arenes tested, 25,26,27,28-tetrakis[(ethoxycarbonyl)methoxy]-p-tert-butylcalix[4]arene2, and the diethyl-didecyl mixed ester type derivative7 are the best ionophores for a Na⁺ selective electrode. On the other hand, sodium selectivity of the bridged type derivative9 is comparable or even superior to that of the known bis(12-crown-4).This paper is dedicated to the commemorative issue on the 50th anniversary of calixarenes.     

Reaction of ammonium sulphate with aluminium oxide

The reaction between ammonium sulphate with aluminium oxide was studied. It was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis that three intermediate reaction products, (NH₄)₃Al(SO₄)₃, NH₄Al(SO₄)₂ and Al₂(SO₄)₃, are formed. The thermal decompositions of these three compounds were carried out. It has been shown that the same rate law is valid for them. The activation energies for (NH₄)₃Al(SO₄)₃, NH₄Al(SO₄)₂ and Al₂(SO₄)₃ are 95.9, 177.9 and 291.0 kj/mol, respectively.

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Zusammenfassung Die Reaktion von Ammoniumsulfat mit Aluminiumoxid wurde untersucht. Durch Röntgendiffraktion und chemische Analyse wurde bestätigt, daß drei Zwischenprodukte (NH₄)₃Al(SO₄)₃, NH₄Al(SO₄)₂ und Al₂(SO₄)₃ gebildet werden. Die thermische Zersetzung der drei Verbindungen wurde durchgeführt. Es wurde gezeigt, daß für alle drei dasselbe Geschwindigkeitsgesetz Gültigkeit hat. Die Aktivierungsenergien für (NH₄)₃Al(SO₄)₃, NH₄Al(SO₄)₂ und Al₂(SO₄)₃ sind 95.9, 177.9 und 291.0 kJ/Mol.

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. - : (NH₄)₃Al(SO₄)₃, NH₄Al(SO₄)₂ Al₂(SO₄)₃. , , . (NH₄)₃Al(SO₄)₃, NH₄Al(SO₄)₂ Al₂(SO₄)₃, , 95.9; 177.9 291.0 . ^–1.

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The authors are grateful to Dr. H. Osada and Mr. H. Nakamura, Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyushu Institute of Technology, for their helpful discussions.     

Pt?Fe2O3 catalytic system for hydrogenation reactions

The effect of Fe₂O₃ additives on crotonaldehyde hydrogenation over group VIII metals has been studied. Iron oxide added to platinum black exerts a modifying effect on the reduction of the carbonyl group of croton-aldehyde inhibiting hydrogenation of the C=C bond conjugated with a C=O group.

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Fe₂O₃ VIII -. , , - , C=C , C=O-.

     

Ht-XRD, DSC and X-ray microprobe analysis of Cu and Al promoted Fe/MgO

Promoter effects of Cu were related to the shifts of the temperature of iron reduction, to the changes of iron particles in reaction conditions and to Cu–Fe distribution over the support. Skin effect of Al promoter was checked by the analysis of Al distribution.

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Cu , Cu–Fe . Al Al.

     

Preparation of catalysts by spray decomposition

Spray decomposition of solutions is an uncommon but very promising technique for the preparation of multicomponent solid systems with welldefined structure. The experimental arrangement is described and a summary of the systems prepared until now is given. These are MgO–ZnO, CaO, CdO, Al₂O₃. Fe₂O₃ solid solutions and CdO. CdSO₄ and Al₂O₃. Al₂(SO₄)₃ systems.

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, , . : MgO·ZnO, CaO·CdO,. Al₂O₃·Fe₂O₃ CdO·CdSO₄ Al₂O₃·Al₂ (SO₄)₃.

     

Infrared spectroscopy of hydrogen bond and substituent effects in electron donor molecules

The frequency shift, , of the O—H stretching mode in the IR spectra of the H-complexes of phenol with electron donor molecules BX_i (B is the n- or -donor center and X_i are substituents; a total of eight series), the change in the Gibbs free energy, G, due to H-complexation, and the parameter (a measure of the ability of BX_i molecules to donate an electron pair; two series) are determined by both the electrostatic interaction and charge transfer in the formation of H-complex. The , G, and values depend not only on the inductive and resonance effects, but also the polarizability of substituents characterized by the parameters.     

Kinetic regularities for the interaction of anion-radicals O2? with benzene and toluene on Mo?Mg oxide systems

Interaction of anion-radicals O ₂ ^– with adsorbed forms of benzene and toluene at 293–473 K is shown to be described by an equation corresponding to exponential activation energy distribution of O ₂ ^– . It has been established that under the same conditions the decay rate of O ₂ ^– is higher in the presence of toluene than with benzene.

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, - O ₂ ^– 293–473 , O ₂ ^– . , O ₂ ^– , .

     

Preparation et proprietes physico-chimiques de l'hydrure d'aluminium AlH3γ

Résumé AlH₃ a été synthétisé. La décomposition thermique de cet hydrure ainsi que la désolvatation de Al(AlH₄)₃, (C₂H₅)₂O ont été étudiés par analyse thermogravimétrique. L'analyse thermique différentielle effectuée sur AlH₃ montre un effet exothermique dû au passage à la forme AlH₃ puis endothermique correspondant à la décomposition de la phase formée. Une structure type alanate est proposée pour AlH₃ .

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Aluminium hydride has been synthetised. Thermogravimetry has been used to investigate the thermal decomposition of this phase and the desolvation of A1(AlH₄)₃· (C₂H₅)₂O. Differential thermal analysis of-AlH₃ shows an exothermic effect due to transformation to -A1H₃, followed by the endotherm of -AlH₃ decomposition. A structure of alanate type is proposed for -AlH₃.

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Zusammenfassung -AlH₃ wurde synthetisiert. Die thermische Zersetzung dieses Hydrids sowie die Desolvatation von Al(AlH₄)₃·(C₂H₅)₂O wurden mittels Thermogravimetrie untersucht. Die Differentialthermoanalyse von-AlH₃ zeigt einen dem Übergang in die AlH₃ -Form entsprechenden exothermen und mit nachfolgenden endothermen Effekt, welcher der Zersetzung der gebildeten Phase entspricht. Eine Struktur von solvatfreien Alanat-Typ wird für-AlH₃ vorgeschlagen.

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- . l(l₄)₃. (C₂H₅)₂O . l₃ , l₃. lH₃ .

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Ce travail a été effectué dans le cadre d'un contrat de recherches passé par le Laboratoire de Chimie Minérale avec la Direction des Recherches et Moyen d'Essai. Nous remercions bien vivement cet organisme ainsi que le Centre de Recherches ELF ERAP de Solaize de l'aide qu'ils nous ont apportée.     

Role of metal center in reactions of polynuclear nickel(ii) and cobalt(ii) trimethylacetates with 8-amino-2,4-dimethylquinoline

The reactions of 8-amino-2,4-dimethylquinoline (L) (1) with polynuclear nickel(ii) and cobalt(ii) hydroxotrimethylacetato complexes under anaerobic conditions were studied. The nonanuclear cluster Ni₉(₄-OH)₃(₃-OH)₃(_n-OOCCMe₃)₁₂(HOOCCMe₃)₄ gave the mononuclear complex Ni(²-L)(²-OOCCMe₃)₂ (2). The tetranuclear complex Ni₄(₃-OH)₂(-OOCCMe₃)₄(²-OOCCMe₃)₂(EtOH)₆ produced the mononuclear complex Ni(²-L)(²-OOCCMe₃)(OOCCMe₃)L (3). At room temperature, the cobalt-containing polynuclear trimethylacetates, viz., the polymer [Co(OH) _n (OOCCMe₃)_2–n ] _x and the tetranuclear complex Co₄(₃-OH)₂(-OOCCMe₃)₄(²-OOCCMe₃)₂(EtOH)₆, were transformed into the trinuclear cobalt(ii) complex Co₃(₃-OH)(-OOCCMe₃)₄(²-L)₂(OOCCMe₃) (4). Meanwhile, at 80 °C these compounds generated the binuclear cobalt(iii) complex Co₂(₂²-(HN)C₉NMe₂)₂(-OOCCMe₃)(L)(OOCCMe₃)₃ (5). The structures of the resulting compounds were established by X-ray diffraction analysis. Compounds 2—4 exhibit the antiferromagnetic spin-spin exchange coupling, whereas compound 5 is diamagnetic.     

Hydrogenolysis of n-butane on Ni-Pd/SiO2 catalysts

Supported Ni-Pd/SiO₂ catalysts of different Ni and Pd composition were studied in n-butane hydrogenolysis. The reaction rate, selectivity towards methane, ethane and propane were determined. On the basis of these data the relationship between the size and composition of the active center and the possibility of surface segregation of one of the components is discussed.

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Ni-Pd/SiO₂ Ni Pd -. , . .

     

Preparation and Characterization of Thin Optically Transparent Alumina and Ce-doped Alumina

Transparent and porous boehmite, -Al₂O₃ (500°C) and -Al₂O₃ (900° and 1000°C) thin sheets (50–100 m) have been prepared from boehmite sols. -Al₂O₃ shows about 48% porosity and 292 m²/g surface area. On transformation from -Al₂O₃ (500°C) to -Al₂O₃ (900°C), the porosity still remains high, i.e. 45%; however, the surface area becomes 138 m²/g. The porosity and surface area of -Al₂O₃ become about 41% and 97 m²/g respectively on further heating to 1000°C. A gradual increase of average pore radius during this thermal treatment suggests that coarsening of the pore occurred during the densification process. Both -Al₂O₃ and -Al₂O₃ show high degree of transmission from UV to NIR wavelength region. Cerium exists in +4 oxidation state in the boehmite as well as in the - and -Al₂O₃. The ultraviolet absorption edge of the alumina was tailored by varying the concentration of cerium.     

Mechanism of RuIV-catalyzed oxidation of alkanes in aqueous solutions

The Ru^IV-catalyzed oxidation of alkanes in aqueous solutions includes activation of the oxidant Ox (Cr^VI, HNO₃, HClO₄, etc.) via Ox–Ru^IV complex formation and is accompanied by H atom abstraction from the alkane by the activated oxidant.

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Ru^IV - Ox (Cr^IV, HNO₃, HClO₄ .) Ox–Ru^IV - .