Routes of catalytic oxidation of o-xylene to phthalic anhydride

Relative reactivity of o-xylene, o-tolualdehyde, phthalide, and phthalane and the rate of phthalic anhydride formation from them have been determined. The main route of o-xylene oxidation to phthalic anhydride is due to the o-arrangement of methyl groups, proceeding through bicyclic products, such as dihydrobenzofuran (phthalane) and 3,4-benzofuran.

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-, - , , . - - : () 3,4-.

     

Thermal properties of thio-and selenocyanatocopper(II) complexes with bipyridine and phenanthroline

The paper deals with the thermal properties of complex compounds of the general formula CuL₂(NCX)₂ (whereL=bipy or phen,X=S or Se). The phenanthroline complexes exhibit a higher thermal stability than those with bipyridine. For the latter complexes thermal decomposition begins with the release of bipyridine molecules, while for the phenanthroline complexes redox reactions of pseudohalogenide ligands with Cu(II) take place. The redox reactions start at a lower temperature for the selenocyanate complexes than for the thiocyanate complexes.

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Zusammenfassung Vorliegende Arbeit behandelt die thermischen Eigenschaften von Komplexverbindungen der allgemeinen Formel CuL₂(NCX)₂ (mitL=Bipyridin oder Phenanthrolin undX=S oder Se). Die Phenanthrolinkomplexe zeigen eine grössere thermische Stabilität als die Bipyridinkomplexe. Die thermiscne Zersetzung letzterer beginnt mit der Abgabe von Bipyridinmolekülen, während bei den Phenanthrolinkomplexen Redoxreaktionen von Pseudohalogenidliganden·mit Cu(II) stattfinden. Diese Redoxreaktionen beginnen bei den Selenozyanatkomplexen bei niedrigeren Temperaturen als bei den Thiozyanatkomplexen.

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CuL₂(NCX)₂, L= , X= . . , — . - , .

     

IR spectroscopic studies of adsorption and conversion of isopropyl alcohol on a Sn/Mo oxide catalyst

Brönsted acid centers on the surface of the Sn/Mo oxide catalyst are shown to play a decisive role in isopropyl alcohol conversion to acetone.

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Sn/Mo .

     

Effect of magnetic order on the conductivity in Co-Zn ferrites

A series of samples in the system Co_1–xZn_xFe₂O₄ (x=0.3, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1) were prepared by the usual ceramic technique. The D. C. electrical resistivity and thermoelectric power were measured in the temperature range from room temperature up to about 600 K. Transition from the ferrimagnetic region to the paramagnetic region is accompanied by an increase in the activation energy by an amountE, which varies in the range 0.052–0.090 eV. The large values ofE obtained may be due to the fairly strong B-B exchange interaction in Co-Zn ferrites.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels üblicher Keramiktechniken wurden Proben des Systemes Co₁–xZn_xFe₂O₄ unterschiedlicher Zusammensetzung (x=0,3, 0,4, 0,6, 0,8, 1,0) dargestellt. Im Temperaturbereich Raumtemperatur-600 K wurde der elektrische Widerstand gegenüber Gleichstrom sowie die Thermospannung dieser Proben ermittelt. Der Übergang von der ferrimagnetischen zur paramagnetischen Region wird von einem Anwachsen der Aktivierungsenergie um den BetragE=0,052–0,090 eV begleitet. Den so erhaltenen grossen E-Werten liegen wahrscheinlich die ziemlich starken B-B Austausch Wechselwirkungen in Co-Zn Ferriten zu Grunde.

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_1–xZn_xFe₂₄ =0,3;0,4;0,6;0,8 1, 600 . E, 0,052–0,090 . E - - .

     

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.

     

Thermogravimetry of copper and copper oxides (Cu2O-CuO)

The thermogravimetry of mixtures of metallic copper and copper oxides was studied. The experiments were performed by heating the samples in air to 700–800° to transform all the components to copper(II) oxide, and continuing the heating in nitrogen to 1050–1100° when the dissociation of copper(II) oxide to copper(I) oxide is complete. The identification of the components and their quantitative determination were carried out by determining the shape, size, and ratio of the segments of the curves obtained during the heating. The method can be used for quantitative analysis of mixtures of copper and/or copper oxides.

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Zusammenfassung Gemische von metallischem Kupfer und Kupferoxiden wurden thermogravimetrisch untersucht. Zur Überführung aller Komponenten in Kupfer(II)-oxid erhitzte man sie in Luft auf 700–800°, um daraufhin bis zur vollständigen Dissoziation des Kupfer-(II)-oxids zu Kupfer(I)-oxid unter Stickstoff die Temperatur bis auf 1050–1100° zu steigern. Die Identifizierung der Komponenten und ihre quantitative Bestimmung erfolgten durch die Form, Größe und die Verhältnisse der verschiedenen Abschnitte der erhaltenen Kurven. Diese Methode ist zur quantitativen Bestimmung von Gemischen aus Kupfer und Kupferoxid sowie von Kupferoxiden geeignet.

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Résumé Étude thermogravimétrique de mélanges du cuivre métallique et d'oxydes de cuivre. Les échantillons sont d'abord chauffés dans l'air jusqu'à 700–800° jusqu'à ce que tous les constituants soient transformés en oxyde de cuivre(II); le chauffage est ensuite poursuivi dans l'azote jusqu'à 1010–1100°, où la dissociation de l'oxyde de cuivre(II) en oxyde de cuivre(I) est complète. Les constituants ont été identifiés et dosés en utilisant la forme, la dimension et les proportions des différentes parties des courbes pendant le chauffage. La méthode peut être utilisée pour l'analyse quantitative de mélanges de cuivre et ou d'oxydes de cuivre.

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. 700–800: ( (), 1050–1100° [ () (I)]. , , . / .

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The author wishes to acknowledge the financial assistance provided by the Technion — Israel Institute of Technology.The author wishes also to thank Dr. R. F. Tylecote (University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England) for very helpful comments and useful discussions of this investigation and to Mrs. N. Leder for chemical analyses.     

The isoconversional method for determination of energy of activation at constant heating rates

The isoconversional method for the determination of energies of activation from the reciprocal temperature at which a fraction of conversion was reached in experiments at differing constant heating rates is reviewed and amplified. The error introduced into the calculation of activation energy by the use of a linear approximation of the logarithm of the temperature integral is discussed. Methods for the correction of this error are developed and a table of correction factors are given.

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Zusammenfassung Es wird eine Literaturübersicht über die und eine ausführliche Darstellung der Isokonversionsmethode zur Bestimmung von Aktivierungsenergien aus den Reziprokwerten derjenigen Temperaturen gegeben, bei denen ein bestimmter Konversionsgrad in Experimenten mit verschiedener Aufheizgeschwindigkeit erreicht wird. Der in die Berechnung der Aktivierungsenergie durch lineare NÄherung des Logarithmus des Temperaturintegrals eingehende Fehler wird diskutiert. Es werden Methoden zur Korrektur dieses Fehlers entwickelt und Korrekturfaktoren in Tabellenform angegeben.

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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 - .

     

Measurement of the specific heat and heat of decomposition of a polymer composite to high temperatures

The specific heat and heat of decomposition of a glass-filled phenolformaldehyde (phenolic) resin have been determined from experimental data obtained using a simultaneous thermal analyzer capable of operation to 1500 C. The measurements were conducted on powdered samples of the polymer to temperatures of approximately 1050 C at a rate of 20 deg min^–1 in an argon atmosphere. Both the mass loss and energetics were measured for the virgin component of the material, while only the energetics were measured for the char component. The combination of these data was used to calculate the specific heat of the virgin, char, and decomposing material, as well as the heat of decomposition. Also, in order to establish the accuracy of the instrument, the specific heat of pyroceram 9606 was measured and compared to previously published values.

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Zusammenfassung Die spezifische Wärme und die Zersetzungswärme eines glasgefüllten Phenol-Formaldehyd-Harzes wurden aus experimentellen Daten bestimmt, die mittels eines simultanen ThermoanalyseGerätes für Arbeiten bis 1500 C gewonnen wurden. Die Messungen wurden an gepulverten Polymerproben bis zu Temperaturen von 1050 C mit einer Aufheizgeschwindigkeit von 20 K min^–1 in Argonatmosphäre durchgeführt. Massenverlust und Energieänderungen wurden für das jungfräuliche Material gemessen, die Energieänderung auch für das verkohlte Material. Zur Prüfung der Messgenauigkeit des Geräts wurde die spezifische Wärmekapazität von Pyroceram 9606 gemessen und mit früher publizierten Daten verglichen.

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, 1500, () . 1050 20/. , — . , , . 9606, .

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On sabbatical leave from the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881 U.S.A.     

Kinetics of isotope exchange of dioxygen with a powdered high-temperature superconducting material Ba2YCu3O7?x

It has been found that the rate of isotope exchange in Ba₂YCu₃O_7–x–O₂ system is high. Its kinetics is exponential, first order with respect to dioxygen and the exchange is of the mixed first/third type.

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Ba₂YCu₃O_7–x–O₂ . -, -, - .

     

Interdependence between the dispersion of a solid decomposition product and its formation rate

In an analysis of the possible mechanism and kinetics of a thermal decomposition reaction with the formation of a solid product, the following features were considered: the collective rearrangement character of the transformation; the formation of a product with a different non-equilibrium defectiveness and free energy; the free energy relationship in the series of processes leading to products with different dispersions; the formation of intermediate structures; and the spinodal character of their decomposition. Relationships are presented between the rate of solid product formation, the process temperature, and the surface area and size of the particles.

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Zusammenfassung In einer Analyse des möglichen Mechanismus und der Kinetik einer unter Bildung eines festen Produktes verlaufenden thermischen Zersetzungsreaktion werden folgende Besonderheiten erörtert: der kollektive Umordnungscharakter der Umwandlung, die Bildung eines Produktes mit unterschiedlicher Nichtgleichgewichts-Gitterstörung und unterschiedlicher freier Energie, die Beziehung der freien Energie in zu Produkten unterschiedlicher DispersitÄt führenden Prozessen, die Bildung intermediÄrer Strukturen und der spinodalen Charakter ihrer Zersetzung. Beziehungen zwischen der Bildungsgeschwindigkeit des festen Produktes, der Temperatur des Prozesses und der OberflÄchengrö\e und Grö\e der Partikel werden angegeben.

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Oxidizing supported reagents, III. Oxidation of alcohols by new supported K2Cr2O7 reagents

Several new supported K₂Cr₂O₇ reagents are used in the oxidation of secondary alcohols. The influence of the number of active sites and the nature of solid support on the yield is discussed. The influence of the structure of alcohol on the yield of ketone is analyzed.

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K₂Cr₂O₇ . . .

     

Thermal and photochemical stability of polystyrene and its blends with polyvinyl chloride

The influence of some irregularities in polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) chains on their thermal stability was investigated. UV irradiation caused an increase in the content of these irregularities in the polymers. It was found that the presence of carbonyl groups and crosslinking of the polymer chains hamper the thermal dehydrochlorination of PVC and the total decomposition of both polymers. On the other hand, weak peroxy linkages (which facilitate degradation processes) and conjugated double bonds decrease the temperature of total decomposition of PS and PVC blends.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde der Einfluß von Unregmlmäßigkeiten in Polystyrol (PS)- und Polyvinylchlorid (PVC)-Ketten auf deren thermische Stabilität untersucht. UV-Bestrahlung verursacht ein Ansteigen des Gehaltes an Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Polymeren. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die Gegenwart von Carbonylgruppen und Querverbindungen der Polymerketten die thermische Dehydrochlorierung von PVC und eine vollständige Zersetzung beider Polymere verhindern. Andererseits senken Peroxidverknüpfungen (die die Degradierungsvorgänge erleichtern) und konjugierte Doppelbindungen die Temperatur für eine vollständige Zersetzung von PS und PVC Gemischen.

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Gas phase thermolysis of diisopropyl disulfide

The pyrolysis of diisopropyl disulfide was studied in a static system over the temperature range 274–304 °C at subambient pressures. The mechanism was examined by the pyrolysis of 3,4-dithia-2,5-dideuterohexane. The inhibited rate of consumption yielded the Arrhenius parameters logA=14.37±0.36; E_a=(192±4) kJ/mol.

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274–304°C . 3,4--2,5-. : logA=14,37±0,36; E_a=(192±4) /.

     

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 ^– , .

     

Kinetics of solid polypropylene oxidation inhibited by aromatic nitrons

C-phenylcarbamoyl-N-phenylnitron and C(2,4-di-tert-butyl-3-hydroxyphenylcarbamoyl)-N-(p-di-methylaminophenyl) nitron inhibit the oxidation of solid polypropylene. In this case the nitrons studied demonstrate properties of polyfunctional inhibitors: they interrupt oxidation chains by chains by reactions with alkyl and peroxyl radicals.

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C--N- C-(2,4----3-)-N-(-) . , .

     

Kinetics and mechanism of the oxidation of benzyl alcohol by potassium chlorochromate

The kinetics of the oxidation of benzyl alcohol by potassium chlorochromate, KCrClO₃, has been studied in dimethyl sulfoxide-dichloromethane medium. The reaction is catalyzed by acid. The effects of temperature and solvent composition were studied and activation parameters evaluated. Probable mechanisms are discussed.

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Kinetics of EDTA-catalyzed oxidation of Indigo Carmine by vanadium(V)

The reaction is first order both in vanadium(V) and substrate and is markedly inhibited by H⁺ ions. Kinetic evidence for the formation of a 11 complex of vanadium(V) and EDTA is obtained. The stability constant of this complex and its thermodynamic parameters were evaluated. A suitable mechanism is proposed.

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(V), H⁺. 11 (V) . . .

     

Kinetics of Cr(VI) and V(V) oxidation of trans-stilbene and indene

Title reactions are acid catalyzed and strongly dependent on the permittivity of the medium. With Cr(VI) indene reacts faster than trans-stilbene, but with V(V), trans-stilbene reacts faster than indene. The mechanism is discussed.

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. Cr(VI) , -, V(V) - , . , .