Kinetics and mechanism in the decomposition of CCl4 in a radio-frequency pulse discharge

In the decomposition of CCl₄ in an r.f. pulse discharge the observation of time-resolved absorption spectra of the CCl radical allowed concentration measurements and a kinetic and mechanistic investigation of the system. Kinetic spectroscopy and end product analysis, with computer simulation of proposed mechanisms, indicates that the major decomposition reaction is CCl₄»CCl+3Cl (Cl₂+Cl), with a minor contribution from CCl₄»CCl₂+2Cl. Radical concentrations were of the order of 10^–7 mol dm^–3 (10¹⁴ molec. cm^–3). CCl removal was kinetically second order with a rate coefficient value of (3.7±8)×10¹⁰ mol^–1 dm^–3 s^–1 at 295±3 K at gas pressure 0.1 torr.     

Kinetics and mechanism in the decomposition of NH3 in a radio-frequency pulse discharge

Studies of time-resolved absorption spectra of transient species in the decomposition of NH₃ by an r.f. pulse discharge together with product analysis showed that the major radical formed was NH at concentrations of the order of 10^–6 mol dm^–3 (10⁵ molec. cm^–3). Possible mechanisms for the formation of the radical during the discharge and its decay following pulse cut-off were tested by computer simulation of the kinetic data. Following zero-order formation with rate coefficient 0.19±0.03 mol dm^–3 s^–1, the decay was second order in NH with rate coefficient 2.1±0.5×10⁹ mol^–1 dm³ s^–1 both for pure NH₃ and where NH₃/rare gas mixtures were investigated. The kinetic data are consistent with NH removal in a nonassociative radical-radical reaction proceeding via a short-lived collision complex, probably 2NH N₂H₂ N₂ + H₂.     

Time-resolved measurement of emission profiles in pulsed radiofrequency glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy: Investigation of the pre-peak

Radiofrequency glow discharge coupled to optical emission spectroscopy has been used in pulsed mode in order to perform a detailed study of the measured temporal emission profiles for a wide range of copper transitions. Special attention has been paid to the early emission peak (or so-called pre-peak), observed at the beginning of the emission pulse profile. The effects of the important pulse parameters such as frequency, duty cycle, pulse width and power-off time, have been studied upon the Cu pulse emission profiles. The influence of discharge parameters, such as pressure and power, was studied as well.     

Kinetics of O2 + TEOS gas-phase chemical reactions in a remote RF plasma reactor with electron spin resonance

Kinetics of the reaction O+TEOS (tetraethoxysilane) was studied by means of the ESR method. Molecular oxygen was partially atomized by a 13.56-MHz discharge in the quartz tube that passed inside an ESR cavity. TEOS vapors were injected between the discharge and ESR cavity. O-atom loss occurring due to the reaction of atomic oxygen with TEOS molecules was measured and the rate coefficient k, of the reaction of O atoms with TEOS molecules was determined. The obtained results could be used for deposition process simulations.     

Dominant reaction channels and the mechanism of silane decomposition in a H2-Si(s)-SiH4 glow discharge

Chemical relaxation mass spectrometry has been used to study the kinetics and mechanism in the silane-hydrogen-solid silicon system under conditions of glow discharge. The emphasis was on the main processes related to the deposition of amorphous and nanocrystalline silicon thin films. It is shown that under conditions of the deposition of a-Si and nc-Si the dominant reaction channel is the electron impact induced fragmentation of silane into molecular hydrogen and SiH₂ radical. The role of other processes, such as hydrogen abstraction, is discussed.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the gas-phase thermal decomposition of cis-2-methylcyclopropane methanol

The kinetics of the gas-phase thermal decomposition of cis-2-methylcyclopropane methanol was studied in the temperature range of 483–597 K and pressures between 5–24 Torr in aged Pyrex reactions vessels. Cis-2-methylcyclopropane methanol underwent first order, reversible geometric isomerization in competition with structural isomerization. The structural isomerization products were identified as 2-peten-1-ol and a mixture of cis and trans-2-methyl-buten-1-ol. Arrhenius parameters were determined for homogeneous, unimolecular formation of the isomeric products and for the overall loss of reaction. The formation of isomeric products and the observed Arrhenius parameters are consistent with a biradical mechanism. For the overall reaction, E_a = 173.8 ± 15.5 (kJ/mol) and log10 (A, s⁻¹) = 13.3 ± 1.5. These values are in good agreement with previously reported values for similar studies of 1,2, disubstituted cyclopropanes.     

Mass spectrometric diagnosis of the surface nitriding mechanism in a d.c. glow discharge

Reactive constituents have been investigated in a molecular beam generated in the cathode surface glow area and surface boundary layer. Mixtures of nitrogen and hydrogen form NH_x(x=0–4) compounds, which are of relevance in heterogeneous, plasma vs. metal nitriding reactions. Ammonia decomposition leads to NH_x(x=2–4). Strong cataphoretic enrichment of hydrogen has been observed in the cathode glow area. Heterogeneous reactions of NH_x with iron lead to the formation of iron nitrides via intermediates such as FeNH_2–3. In a pulsed d.c. glow discharge, increased sputtering and decreased hydrogen enrichment have been observed.     

Evaluation of a pulsed glow discharge time-of-flight mass spectrometer as a detector for gas chromatography and the influence of the glow discharge source parameters on the information volume in chemical speciation analysis

The figures of merit of a pulsed glow discharge time-of-flight mass spectrometer (GD-TOFMS) as a detector for gas chromatography (GC) analysis were evaluated. The mass resolution for the GD-TOFMS was determined on FWHM in the high mass range (²⁰⁸Pb⁺) as high as 5,500. Precision of 400 subsequent analyses was calculated on ⁶³Cu⁺ to be better than 1% RSD with no significant drift over the time of the analysis. Isotope precision based on the ⁶³Cu⁺/⁶⁵Cu⁺ ratio over 400 analyses was 1.5% RSD. The limits of detection for gaseous analytes (toluene in methanol as solvent) were determined to be as low as several hundred ppb or several hundred pg absolute without using any pre-concentration technique. Furthermore, the different GD source parameters like capillary distance, cathode–anode spacing, and GD source pressure with regards to the accessible elemental, structural, and molecular information were evaluated. It was demonstrated that each of these parameters has severe influence on the ratio of elemental, structural, and parent molecular information in chemical speciation analysis.     

Kinetics and mechanism of 2-pyridylacetic acid pyrolysis in the gas phase: A joint experimental and theoretical study

A combination of the experimental and theoretical study was carried out on the reaction mechanism associated with the pyrolysis of 2-pyridylacetic acid in the gas phase. Methylpyridine and carbon dioxide were analyzed as the products, using a static system over the pressure range of 18–55 torr and the temperature of 541.2–583.4 K. The experimental kinetic data show that the pyrolysis process is homogeneous, unimolecular and proceeds through a concerted mechanism. Theoretical studies at the B3LYP level using the 6-31G^* basis set confirmed an asynchronous concerted mechanism for the reaction. Computed kinetic and activation parameters are in good agreement with the experimental one.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the reactions of C6H12, C5H10 and C6D12 cycloalkanes with peroxynitrous acid in aqueous solution and the gas phase

The c-C₆H₁₂/c-C₆D₁₂ kinetic isotope effect (KIE), the k₆/k₅ rate constant ratio (c-C₆H₁₂/c-C₅H₁₀), and the temperature dependence of these ratios in the gas-phase reactions of cycloalkanes with peroxynitrous acid and OH radicals are identical. The same result was obtained for the reactions in aqueous solution. These data are in accord with the conclusion that OH^· radicals formed in the homolysis of the HO-ONO bond are the active species in the reactions of HOONO with hydrocarbons in aqueous solution and in the gas phase. __________ Translated from Teoreticheskaya i éksperimental’naya Khimiya, Vol. 44, No. 2, pp. 105–110, March–April, 2008.     

On the use of actinometric emission spectroscopy in SF6-O2 radiofrequency discharges: Theoretical and experimental analysis

A comparison of the results obtained by solving the Boltzmann equation with the experimental results from optical emissions obtained in SF₆-O₂ radiofrequency discharges, when N₂, Ar, and He are also admitted as actinometers, has allowed us to explore the potentialities and limits of actinometry. The use of different actinometers also allowed us to monitor the evolution of the electron distribution functions as a function of the plasma parameters.     

Dynamics of the formation and decay of C2(a 3II u,v″=0) radical in a pulse discharge in methane

The plasma of a pulse discharge (0.05 J/cm³) in methane at low pressure (200 Pa) is studied. The dynamics of formation and decay of C₂(a³II_u, v=0) is monitored using a stroboscopic laser absorption method. It was found that substantial amounts of C₂, 10¹⁵ cm^–3, arise with a 1-µs delay after the current pulse.Notation _v absorption coefficient - wave number, cm^–1 - e electron charge - c velocity of light - h Planck's constant - m _e mass of electron - N _v concentration of molecules in the vibrational level v - f oscillator strength - l plasma column length - q _vv Franck-Condon factor - S _JJ Hönl-London factor - Q _rot rotational partition function - F(J) rotational term, cm^–1 - I _sig signal beam intensity - I _ref reference beam intensity - higher state index - lower state index - decay constant     

Kinetics of anodic formation and cathodic reduction of MnO2 in the sulfate electrolyte solutions

The anodic formation of manganese dioxide is studied voltammetrically in a wide range of potential scan rate (V = 0.001–8 V/s). Using the diagnostic criteria of cronovoltammetric method, based on the original experimental data, the mechanism of electrooxidation of manganese ions in the acidic medium with subsequent reaction of disproportionation of the product of irreversible electrode reaction and hydrolysis yielding manganese dioxide is proposed. The kinetics of cathodic reduction of electrolytic manganese dioxide in the 0.5 M Na₂SO₄ solution is studied under the steady-state and non-steady-state potentiodynamic polarization conditions. From the experimental data, it is found that, in the acidic medium (pH 1–3), the mechanism of the electrode process changes depending on the cathodic potential scan rate: at the scan rate V < 0.5 V/s, MnOOH forms via one-electron transition leading, in its turn, to the partial deactivation of electrode surface with subsequent disproportionation of manganite. At the relatively high potential scan rates, manganite has no time to form, and the two-stage reduction via one-electron transitions at each stage is well pronounced. The parameters of the electrode processes are calculated.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the decomposition of Cs2Pt[CH3]2Cl4 in aqueous solution with concurrent formation of C2H6, C2H4, and C2H5Cl

Reductive elimination of ethane from Cs₂Pt(CH₃)₂Cl₄ in aqueous chloride solutions at 368 K is accompanied by C-H bond scission. A mechanism is proposed for the reaction which includes the intermediate formation of an ethylhydrideplatinum(IV) and an ethylplatinum(II) complex.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 29, No. 2, pp. 154–158, March–April, 1993.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the hydrolysis of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (Na-CMC) by a cellulase complex

TheSomogyi-Nelson colorimetric method is applied in a new manner more suitable for evaluating the kinetics of the enzyme hydrolysis of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (Na-CMC) catalyzed by the cellulase complex. By means of selective inhibition of a chosen enzyme from the cellulase complex it became possible to trace the effect of the other enzymes included in its composition.

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Kinetik und Mechanismus der Hydrolyse von Natriumcarboxymethylcellulose (Na-CMC) durch einen Cellulase-Komplex

Zusammenfassung Die kolorimetrische Methode nachSomogyi undNelson wird nach einem neuen Verfahren zur Verfolgung der Kinetik der hydrolytischen Spaltung von Natriumcarboxymethylcellulose (Na-CMC), katalysiert durch den Cellulase-Komplex, angewandt. Durch selektive Inhibierung eines bestimmten Enzyms des Cellulase-Komplexes kann man die Wirkung der anderen zu seiner gesamten Zusammensetzung gehörenden Enzyme verfolgen.

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Symbols Used E enzyme (E—cellulase;E—exo-cellobiohydrolase;E—-glucosidase) - [E] _w weight concentration of enzymeE - S substrate (Na-CMC—sodium carboxymethylcellulose) - [S]₀ weight concentration of substrateS - I inhibitor (I—lactose;I—calcium chloride;I—condurrite-B-epoxide) - P product (P—oligosaccharides;P—cellobiose;P—D-glucose) - P end product (K , K , K ) - DP degree of polymerization - DS degree of substitution - ES enzyme-substrate complex (E S, E S, E S) - EP enzyme-product complex (E P, E P) - EI enzyme-inhibitor complex (E I, E I, E I) - M _s molecular mass of substrateS - K _s substrate constant (K _s , K _s , K _s ) - K _I inhibitor constant (K _I , K _I , K _I ) - K _m Michaelis-Menten constant - k ₊₁,k ₊₂ (k ₊₂ ,k ₊₂ ,k ₊₂ ) forward rate constants - k _–1 reverse rate constant - ₀ initial rate of reaction - V maximal reaction rate - A change in absorbance - molar absorption coefficient - wavelength Herrn Prof. Dr.Hans Tuppy zum 60. Geburtstag herzlichst gewidmet.     

2-羟基和4-羟基-3,5-二硝基吡啶铅盐的热行为、分解机理、非等温分解反应动力学及其在推进剂中的应用

在程序升温条件下 ,用DSC ,TG ,慢速裂解 /傅里叶红外 ,研究了 2 羟基 3 ,5 二硝基吡啶铅盐 ( 2HDNPPb)和 4 羟基 3 ,5 二硝基吡啶铅盐 ( 4HDNPPb)的热行为、机理和动力学参数 ,提出了它们的热分解机理 ,计算了热爆炸临界温度 ,考察了它们对RDX改性双基推进剂的催化效果 .结果表明 :2HDNPPb和 4HDNPPb主放热分解反应的表观活化能和指前因子值分别为 2 5 2 .3 4kJ·mol-1,10 19.3 0 s-1和 187.3 9kJ·mol-1,10 13 .74s-1.由加热速率 β→ 0的DSC曲线的初始温度 (Te)和峰温 (Tp)算得 2HDNPPb和 4HDNPPb的热爆炸临界温度值分别为 3 2 7.64 ,3 3 6.5 7和 3 2 3 .90 ,3 3 3 .96℃ .2HDNPPb的热稳定性优于4HDNPPb .0 .1MPa时 ,它们的放热分解过程动力学方程可表示为 :　　对 2HDNPPb　　dα/dT =10 2 0 .48( 1-α) [-ln( 1-α) ] 3 /5e-3 .0 3 51× 10 4 /T　　对 4HDNPPb　　dα/dT =10 15.0 0 ( 1-α) [-ln( 1-α) ] 2 /3 e-2 .2 53 9× 10 4 /T对含RDX改性双基推进剂 ,它们都具有催化燃烧和降低压力指数的作用 .2HDNPPb的催化效果明显优于 4HDNPPb .羟基在分子中所处的不同位置是影响热稳定性和催化效果的主要因素     

Surface species and gas phase products in the preferential oxidation of CO on TiO2-supported Au-Rh bimetallic catalysts

The oxidation of CO in the presence of hydrogen (PROX process) was investigated on bimetallic Au-Rh catalysts at 300–373 K by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy. The effects of catalyst composition, reaction temperature and composition of the reacting gas mixtures have been studied. The IR studies revealed the formation of bi- and monodentate carbonates, bicarbonates and hydrocarbonates on the catalysts surfaces; these surface species proved to be not involved in the surface reactions. The formation of adsorbed formaldehyde was observed on all surfaces, except 1% (0.25Au+0.75Rh)/TiO₂. Adsorbed CO₂ (as the surface product of CO oxidation) was not detected on any surface. The presence of both O₂ and H₂ reduced the surface concentration of CO adsorbed on the metallic sites. Mass spectroscopic analysis of the gas phase showed that gaseous CO₂ was formed in the highest amount in the CO+O₂ mixture, the presence of H₂ suppressed the amount of CO₂ produced. This negative effect of H₂ was the lowest on the 1% Rh/TiO₂ and 1% (0.25Au+0.75Rh)/TiO₂ catalysts.     

Thermodynamics of mixed electrolyte solutions. IX. Calculation of the osmotic and activity coefficients in a pseudoternary system (NaCl−nKCl)−MgCl2-H2O at 298.15°K

The equation of Reilly, Wood, and Robinson was used to predict the osmotic coefficient of a pseudoternary system (NaCl–nKCl)–MgCl₂–H₂O over a molal ionic strength range of 1.0 to 5.0 moles-kg^–1. The results are in close agreement with experimental data at most ionic strengths. The standard deviation in the osmotic coefficients over the entire concentration range lies within 0.0035. The predicted values of the mean activity coefficients are in good agreement with those obtained by the treatments of both Scatchard and Friedman. Mean activity coefficients for the other components were also predicted.     

辉光放电、石墨阴极溅射/瞬变原子化原子吸收光谱测定镉、铬、铜、铁、镁、锰的研究

本文采用辉光放电、石墨阴极溅射/瞬变原子化原子吸收光谱技术研究了Cd、Cr、Cu、Fe、Mg、Mn等元素的分析性能。试验表明,此技术具有灵敏度高、无记忆效应等优点,是一项很有发展前途的痕量分析技术。