The chromatographic behavior of group (IIB) metal ions on polyurethane foam functionalized with 8-hydroxyquinoline

Polyurethane foam functionalized with 8-hydroxyquinoline has been prepared by coupling the foam matrix with 8-hydroxyquinoline (oxine) through an azo spacer. The oxine-bonded foam (Ox PUF) was characterized by use of different tools (UV–Vis spectra, IR spectra, density, and stability). Ox PUF was found to be very suitable for separation and preconcentration of trace metals, e.g. Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) ions, from wastewater in the pH ranges 2–12, 9–12, and 3–6, respectively. Various conditions influencing the sorption of these metal ions on to Ox PUF were optimized. Extraction of the metal ions was accomplished in 15 to 20 min. Study of the variation of the sorption of the tested metal ions with temperature yielded average values for H, S, and G of 41.99, 158.23, and –5.1 kJ mol^–1, respectively. The capacities of the foam material were 0.27, 0.16, and 0.09 mmol g^–1 for Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II), respectively. Preconcentration factors >50 were achieved (RSD6.18). The quantitative results were obtained from experiments performed using certified reference materials.     

Gibbs Energy and Entropy of Mixing in the NaNO2-KNO3 System

The activity and activity coefficients of the components of the NaNO₂-KNO₃ system, determined from the experimental data on the saturated vapor pressure at 798, 823, and 848 K, are used to calculate the relative and excess partial molar Gibbs energies (G _i and G _i ^{e x c}), entropies (S _i and S _i ^{e x c}), and integral relative and excess thermodynamic functions (G, G ^{e x c}, S, and S ^{e x c}) of the system.     

Thermodynamic parameters characterizing adsorption of organic compounds from aqueous solutions on iron oxide α-Fe2O3

Adsorption of a series of organic compounds on the surface of -Fe₂O₃ is studied. The experimental data are analyzed using the Frumkin and Langmuir isotherms. The standard Gibbs energies of adsorption G _A ⁰ and G _ads ⁰ corresponding to different standard states are estimated.Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Khimii, Vol. 77, No. 9, 2004, pp. 1446–1451.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by Afanasev, Aleksandrova, Akulova.     

Adsorption of Cs(I), Sr(II) and Co(II) on Al2O3

The sorption of Cs(I), Sr(II) and Co(II) from aqueous solutions on alumina under various experimental conditions has been studied by batch techniques. Freundlich, Langmuir and Dubnin-Raduskevich equations have been used to interpret the sorption data. The values of various thermodynamic parameters have been determined. The sorption of Cs(I) and Sr(II) on alumina is exothermic in nature while that of Co(II) is an endothermic process. The H ^o values for Cs(I), Sr(II) and Co(II) were–23.29 KJ/mol at 298K,–35.3 KJ/mol at 293 K and 13.49 KJ/mol at 293 K, respectively. Negative values of G ^o show the spontaneity of the sorption processes; G ^o values of Cs(I) and Sr(II) becomes less negative at higher temperatures while the G ^o values of Co(II) become more negative with increasing temperature. At higher temperatures, less amounts of Cs(I) and Sr(II) and greater amounts of Co(II) are sorbed on alumina. The values of the mean free energies of sorption,E, for Sr(II) and Co(II) at various temperatures were within the range of 7–10 KJ/mol which show that these metals are sorbed on alumina predominantly by an ion-exchange process.     

Isomerization of 5, 5-dimethylpyrazolines. preparation and properties of 5, 5-dimethyl-Δ1-pyrazoline and 3, 4-dimethyl-Δ2-pyrazoline

Slow distillation of 5, 5, -dimethyl-²-pyrazoline isomerizes it to 5, 5-dimethyl-¹-pyrazoline, and heating the latter with hydrazine hydrochloride reconverts it to the ² isomer. This is the first experimental evidence that the ² double bond in a pyrazoline can move to the ¹ position, i. e., in a direction the reverse of that previously known. The 5, 5-dimethyl-¹ -pyrazoline described is the simplest ¹ pyrazoline hitherto isolated.The authors heartily thank A. A. Petrov for making it possible to chart the PMR spectra, and V. B. Lebedev and V. S. Stopskom for obtaining and treating the spectrograms.     

Sorption of C6 Alkanes in Aluminophosphate Molecular Sieve, AlPO4-5

Sorption of C₆ alkanes viz.,n-hexane, 2-methylpentane, 2,2-dimethyl butane, 2,3-dimethyl butane, cyclohexane and methyl cyclopentane in AlPO₄-5 is studied and sorption capacity and thermodynamic parameters (H⁰, H, G, S and S_a) at various sorption coverage for these sorbates have been estimated. The initial heat of sorption (H⁰) is found to increase with the degree of branching in the alkane chain. The sorbate-sorbate interactions are found to be more prominent during the sorption of doubly branched alkanes and cyclic alkanes and a higher sorption capacity has been observed for cyclic alkanes. Based on the results obtained, a packing model has been proposed for various C₆ alkanes inside the AlPO₄-5 channel.     

Determination of kinetic parameters of the FeCl3/FeCl2 systemvia a novel treatment of chronoamperometric data

Summary Computer based methods for the processing of chronoamperometric datavia convolutions are discussed. On the example of the quasi-reversible Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ couple, their application for data acquisition and determination of the heterogeneous electrochemical parameters is demonstrated. The plot of Q/i vs. t/i is superior to that employingi/I ₁, being less sensitive to distortions by charging currents once these have died away and by the effects of damping on the initially rapidly varying currents. Cyclic voltammetry is often combined with convolution or deconvolution, and digital simulation studies are also frequently performed to confirm the results.

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Bestimmung kinetischer Parameter des Systems FeCl₃/FeCl₂ mittels einer neuen Verarbeitung chronoamperometrischer Daten

Zusammenfassung Computerunterstützte Verfahren zur Verarbeitung chronoamperometrischer Daten mittels Faltungsintegralen werden diskutiert. Am Beispiel des quasireversiblen Systems Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ wird die Anwendung der neuen Methoden zur Datenerfassung und zur Bestimmung der heterogenen elektrochemischen Parameter gezeigt. Der Plot von Q/i gegen t/i ist dem voni/I ₁ überlegen, da er durch Ladeströme und Dämpfung der ursprünglich stark variierenden Ströme weniger stark beeinflußt wird. Cyclische Voltammetrie wird häufig im Zusammenhang mit Konvolutions- und Dekonvolutionsmethoden angewandt; digitale Simulation zur Überprüfung der Ergebnisse wird ebenfalls oft eingesetzt.

     

Relativistic perturbation theory of molecular structure

Summary The recently developed relativistic double perturbation theory is extended to handle relativistic changes of molecular structure more easily. This is achieved by simple coordinate scalings. Accurate higher order mixed perturbation energies for H ₂ ⁺ are calculated. The relativistic changes of bond energy,DE, of bond length,R _e , and especially of force constant,k, and of anharmonicity,a, are large, up to 100%·(Z/c)². The dominant contributions tok anda are due to the indirect change of the nonrelativistick anda connected with the relativistic change of bond length. Accordingly the relativistic changes obey Badger's and Gordy's rules (–RDEk).Dedicated to Prof. Klaus Ruedenberg in appreciation of his fundamental contributions to both formal theory and physical explanations in quantum chemistry     

Pressure effects on aminonaphthalene dye fluorescence in H2O and D2O

The pressure dependence of excited-state proton transfer equilibria has been examined for aqueous solutions of several substituted napthalene dyes, in particular 1-dimethylaminonaphthalene-5-sulfonic acid (DANS). The pressure-induced shift in equilibrium is characterized by volume changes spanning the range V ^*=–18 cm³ mole^–1 to V ^*=+4 cm³-mole^–1. A deuterium oxide solvent isotope effect is evident in the pressure response of DANS, leading to a 35% smaller V_* in D₂O relative to H₂O.     

The Influence of Dimerization of Water-Soluble Metalloporphyrins as Photosensitizers on the Efficiency of Generation of Singlet Oxygen

Quantum yields () for the generation of singlet oxygen sensitized by Pd(II) complexes of water-soluble porphyrins: meso-tetrakis(4-N-methylpyridyl)porphine [PdTMPyP]⁴⁺ ( = 0.9), meso-tetrakis(4-N,N,N-trimethylaminophenyl)porphine [PdTTMAPP]⁴⁺ ( = 0.8), meso-tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphine [PdTCPP]^4– ( = 0.7), and meso-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl)porphine [PdTSPP]^4– ( = 0.5) were determined using a chemical method. It was found that the dimerization and aggregation of metalloporphyrins greatly influence the value. The quantum yields evaluated for the formation of singlet oxygen sensitized by metalloporphyrin monomeric and dimeric forms are _{, M} 0.9 and _{, D} 0.2, respectively, and do not depend on the porphyrin nature.     

Thermodynamic study of solvent extraction of monovalent metal picrates with benzo-18-crown-6 into chloroform

Thermodynamic parameters (H _ex ⁰ and S _ex ⁰ ) for the overall extractions of monovalent metal (Na, K, Rb, and Tl) picrates with benzo-18-crown-6 (B18C6), and those (H _D,L ⁰ and S _D,L ⁰ ) for the distribution of B18C6 were determined between chloroform and water. All the extracted B18C6 complexes were l:1:1 complexes (B18C6:metal ion: picrate anion). The H _ex ⁰ and S _ex ⁰ values for all the metals are negative. Every extraction of the metal picrate with B18C6 is completely enthalpy driven. The H _D,L ⁰ and S _D,L ⁰ values of B18C6 are both positive, and the partition of B18C6 is entirely entropy driven. Enthalpy (H _ex,ip ⁰ ) and entropy changes (S _ex,ip ⁰ ) for ion-pair extractions of B18C6-metal ion complexes with picrate anions were calculated. All the H _ex,ip ⁰ and S _ex,ip ⁰ values are negative, and the ion-pair extractions are completely enthalpy driven.     

Some aspects of the thermal behaviour of In2Se3

On the basis of measurements of the specific heat capacity from 7 to 525 K and of DTA investigations from 300 K up to the melting point, it was possible to clarify the problem of the occurrence of the two room-temperature modifications of In₂Se₃.

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Zusammenfassung Anhand von DTA-Untersuchungen im Bereich zwischen 300 K. und dem Schmelzpunkt und durch Messung der spezifischen WÄrmekapazitÄt im Bereich von 7 K bis 525 K. konnte eine KlÄrung hinsichtlich des Auftretens von zwei In₂Se₃-Raumtemperatur-Modifikationen gegeben werden.

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The authors thank St. Budurov (Sofia) for helpful discussions.     

NMR Study of Non-freezing Water in Protein-Modified Carbon Adsorbents

Temperature dependences of ¹H NMR spin–spin relaxation were studied for the non-freezing water at the surface of carbon matrices modified with proteins (human serum albumin (HSA) and mouse immunoglobulin (MIG)) in the presence of water-soluble carbodiimide. The entropy, S , and enthalpy, H , values characterizing molecular mobility in non-freezing water were estimated. The compensation effect was observed for all modified samples, which is well approximated by the linear dependence of the type H = T ₀S + H ₀. The compensation temperature T ₀ = 231 ± 33 corresponds to such a state of non-freezing water, when the effect of modifying additives on the isobaric potential of molecular mobility activation in the non-freezing water, G , is minimal. The G has approximately constant value equal to H ₀ = 24.2 ± 0.5 kJ/mol. Modification of the base carbon matrix with MIG protein results in higher structurization of the non-freezing water, whereas HSA reduces this structurization. The observed effects are explained in terms of the hydration of modifying agents and also by the peculiarities of their location on the surface of carbon adsorbent.     

Square Wave Voltammetric-Thermodynamic Study of the Interaction Between Heavy Metal Ions and Some Macrocyclic Ligands in Water*

The interaction between Cd²⁺ and Pb²⁺ ions and 18-crown-6 (18C6), 1,10-diaza-18-crown-6 (C22) and 1,7-diaza-15-crown-5 (C21) were studied in water solvent at 25, 35, 45 and 55° using square wave voltammetric technique. The stoichiometry and stability of the complexes were determined by monitoring the shift in half-wave or peak potential of the polarographic waves of metal against the ligand concentration. Thermodynamic parameters such as G, H and S were obtained by using a polarographic double wall cell in which the temperature could be fixed to ±0.1°C. The results of all experiments show 1 : 1 complexes, but in addition to 1 : 1 ratio, a 2 : 1 ratio of ligand to cation is also obtained for C22–Pb²⁺ complex. The selectivity order for 18C6 and C22 is Pb²⁺ > Cd²⁺. The thermodynamic data G, H and S values show that the complexes are stabilized by both the enthalpy and entropy terms, but C22–Pb²⁺ complex is stabilized by only enthalpy term.     

Thermochemistry of Complexation of 15-Crown-5 and 18-Crown-6 with Na+and NH+4Ions in Aqueous Solutions

The complexation constants and the heats of complexation of 15-crown-5 (15C5) and 18-crown-6 (18C6) with sodium and ammonium ions in aqueous solutions at several temperatures were determined using calorimetry methods. Thermodynamic characteristics (H°, G°, S°, and C _p°) of the formation of Na(15C5)⁺, Na(18C6)⁺, and NH₄(18C6)⁺were calculated.     

Thermodynamics of Proton Association of Polyacrylates and Polymethacrylates in NaCl(aq)

Enthalpies of protonation of polyacrylates and polymethacrylates with different molecular weights in aqueous NaCl solutions, 0 I 2 mol-L^–1 were determined by titration calorimetry at 25°C. H values are dependent on both the neutralization degree, , and the molecular weight of polyacids. T S of protonation was obtained using pK values already reported and the present H results. Empirical equations for the dependence on I, , and molecular weight are reported for both H and T S.     

Complex formation constants and thermodynamic parameters for La(III) and Y(III)L-serine complexes

Summary The stoichiometric stability constants for La(III) and Y(III)L-serine complexes were determined by potentiometric methods at different ionic strengths adjusted with NaClO₄ and at different temperatures. The overall changes in free energy (G ^o), enthalpy (H ^o), and entropy (S ^o) during the protonation ofL-serine and that accompanying the complex formation with the metal ions have been evaluated.

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Komplexbildungskonstanten und thermodynamische Parameter für La(III)- und Y(III)-L-Serin-Komplexe

Zusammenfassung Die stöchiometrischen Komplexbildungskonstanten für La(III)- und Y(III)-L-Serin-Komplexe wurden mittels potentiometrischer Methoden bei verschiedenen Ionenstärken (mit NaClO₄ adjustiert) und bei verschiedenen Temperaturen bestimmt. Die Änderungen in der freien Energie (G ^o), Enthalpie (H ^o) und Entropie (S ^o) während der Protonierung und der Komplexbildung mit den Metallionen wurden ermittelt.

     

Einwirkung von Schwefel und Ammoniak auf Methyl-neopentylketon

Zusammenfassung Bei der Einwirkung von Schwefel und Ammoniak auf Methylneopentylketon in Pyridin bei Raumtemp. bilden sich die beiden theoretisch möglichen Thiazoline-³, das 2,4-Dimethyl-2-neopentyl-5-tert. butyl-thiazolin-³ und das 2-Methyl-2,4-di-neopentyl-thiazolin-³ (etwa im Verhältnis 793). Daneben entsteht 2-Methyl-2,4-dineopentyl-imidazolin-³. Die Darstellung und Charakterisierung der sich vom Methylneopentylketon ableitenden reinen isomeren -Brom- bzw. -Mercaptoketone sowie einiger daraus synthetisierter Thiazoline-³ bzw. Thiazole wird beschrieben.Für Korrespondenz ist diese Adresse zu verwenden.49. Mitt.:F. Asinger, W. Schäfer undA. Saus, Mh. Chem.96, 1278 (1965).Teil der DissertationF. Gentz, Techn. Univ. Dresden 1963.     

A Spectroscopic Study of Charge Transfer Complexes of Tetraphenylporphyrin

Summary. The fluorescence quenching and complexation behaviour of tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) with some organic acceptors such as chloranilic acid (CHL), 5,5-dithiobis-2-nitrobenzoic acid (DTNB), or 3,4-dinitrobenzoic acid (DNB) and tetravalent metal ions such as Th⁴⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ have been studied in methanol. The second-order fluorescence quenching rate constant (k_q), the association constant (K), the molar absorption coefficient (), and the thermodynamic parameters of the complexation process (G°, H°, and S°) have been evaluated using different organic solvents.     

Kinetics and Mechanism of Monomolecular Heterolysis of Commercial Organohalogen Compounds: XXXV.1 Solvation Effects on the Activation Parameters of Heterolysis of 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclopentane and 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane. Correlation Analysis of Solvation Effects

Kinetics of heterolysis of 1-bromo-1-methylcyclopentane and -cyclohexane in protic and aprotic solvents were studied. Correlation analysis of the effect of solvent parameters on G , H , and S was performed.