Mössbauer Spectroscopic Study of xNa2O·5Fe2O3·(95-x)B2O3 Glasses (x=10–35)

A study of xNa₂O·5Fe₂O₃·(95-x)B₂O₃ glasses(x = 10–35) by Mössbauer spectroscopy was carried out in order to elucidate the effect of non-bridging oxygen (NBO) on Mössbauer parameters for Fe³⁺ ions. From the change of the isomer shift and quadrupole splitting, it was found that the Fe³⁺ ions in these borate glasses constitute FeO₄ tetrahedra and play a role of network former. These Mössbauer parameters reflect well the formation of NBO when N₂O contents is larger than 20 mol%. From the measurements of absorption area at low temperature, the _D values for Fe³⁺ ions in 10Na₂O·5Fe₂O₃·85B₂O₃ and 35Na₂O·5Fe₂O₃·60B₂O₃ glasses were determined to be 320 and 289 K, respectively. The decrease of _D value from 320 to 289 K is ascribed to the NBO which was formed by the breaking of -B-O-B- bonds.     

Separation of dihydrogenpolysulphides (polysulphanes) using reversed-phase HPLC

Summary The reaction of Na₂S _n (from Na₂S + S₈) with SCl₂ in anhydrous and deaerated alcohols (C₁ to C₅) yields polysulphanes, H₂S _n , which were identified by HPLC at a bonded C₁₈ phase with methanol eluent, as well as by some typical reactions. Chain lengths up to n=16 were found. The H₂S _n decompose slowly under Ar, yielding H₂S and sulphur homocycles S _n–1. With alkali they are rapidly decomposed to H₂S and S₈. The retention of H₂S _n is much closer to that of the sulphur ring having the same sulphur atom number than to that of dialkylpolysulphide of comparable molecular size. The SH-groups cause only very little increase in solute solvophilic properties.

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Trennung von Dihydrogenpolysulfiden (Polysulfanen) durch Reversed-Phase-HPLC

Zusammenfassung Bei der Reaktion von Na₂S _n (aus Na₂S + S₈) in Alkoholen (C₁ bis C₅) mit SCl₂ unter Argon entstehen Produkte, die aufgrund ihres Verhaltens bei der HPLC an einer C₁₈-Phase mit rein methanolischem Eluens sowie durch einige Reaktionen als Polysulfane H₂S _n erkannt wurden. S-Ketten bis n=16 wurden gefunden. Die H₂S _n zersetzen sich unter Ar langsam zu H₂S und Schwefelringen H₂S _n–1. Durch Alkali zerfallen sie sehr schnell in H₂S und S₈. Die Retention der H₂S _n ist der der Schwefelringe mit gleichem n viel ähnlicher als der etwa gleich großer Dialkylpolysulfide. Die SH-Gruppen haben nur einen sehr kleinen solvophilen Effekt.

     

Crystal structure of Ag2TeS3 and Na(Na1−x Ag x )TeS3 (x≈0.5) and the geometry of Te(IV)S3 polyhedra

Summary Structural data determined by single crystal X-ray experiments (T=300 K) are reported for Ag₂TeS₃ (monoclinic, Cc-C _s ⁴ ;a=6.783(1),b=11.567(2),c=7.693(1) Å; =114.44(1)°;Z=4;R=0.044) and for Na(Na_1–x Ag _x )TeS₃ x0.5; monoclinic, P2₁/c-C _2h ⁵ ;a=5.761(9),b=12.171(8),c=8.342(4) Å; =92.26(6)°;Z=4;R=0.030). In both compounds the atomic arrangements are characterized by isolated trigonal pyramidal TeS₃ polyhedra, irregularly coordinated Ag and Na atoms forming AgS₄ and (Na, Ag)S₄ polyhedra, and slightly distorted NaS₆ octahedra. Crystals of both compounds were synthesized under moderate hydrothermal conditions from an equimolar mixture of the elements in concentrated aqueous ammonia and 5N NaOH solution, respectively.

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Kristallstruktur von Ag₂TeS₃ und Na(Na_1–x Ag _x )TeS₃ (x0.5) nebst einem Vergleich der Geometrie von TeS₃-Gruppen

Zusammenfassung Es wird über die mittels Röntgenbeugungsexperimenten an Einkristallen bei 300 K bestimmten Strukturen von Ag₂TeS₃ (monoklin Cc-C _s ⁴ ;a=6.783(1),b=11.567(2),c=7.693(1) Å; =114.44(1)°;Z=4;R=0.044) und Na(Na_1–x Ag _x )TeS₃ (x0.5; monoklin, P2₁/c-C _2h ⁵ ;a=5.761(9),b=12.171(8),c=8.342(4)Å; =92.26(6)°;Z=4;R=0.030) berichtet. In beiden Verbindungen ist die Atomanordnung durch isolierte trigonal-pyramidale TeS₃-Polyeder, unregelmäßig koordinierte Ag- und Na-Atome, AgS₄- und (Na, Ag)S₄-Polyeder bildend, sowie leicht verzerrte NaS₆-Oktaeder charakterisiert. Kristalle der beiden Verbindungen wurden unter moderaten Hydrothermalbedingungen aus einem equimolaren Gemenge der Elemente und konzentrierter wäßriger Ammoniaklösung bzw. 5N NaOH-Lösung gezüchtet.

     

Über die Darstellung der Bis(triphenylsilyl)-sulfane (C6H5)3Si?Sx?Si(C6H5)3 (x = 3, 4) und die Kristallstruktur von (C6H5)3Si?S4?Si(C6H5)3

On the Preparation of Bis(triphenylsilyl)sulfanes (C₆H₅)₃Si? S_x? Si(C₆H₅)₃ (x = 3, 4) and the Crystal Structure of (C₆H₅)₃Si? S₄? Si(C₆H₅)₃ The preparation of the bis(triphenylsilyl)sulfanes Ph₃Si? S_x? SiPh₃ (x = 3, 4) from Ph₃SiSNa and SCl₂ resp. S₂Cl₂ is reported. They are characterized by vibrational, NMR and UV-VIS spectroscopic measurements. Ph₃Si? S₄? SiPh₃ crystallizes in space group P1 with a = 943.6(6) pm, b = 945.7(5) pm, c = 1 881.7(12) pm, α = 82.11(5)°, β = 78.95(5)°, γ = 83.15(5)° and Z = 2.     

Adsorption of lignosulphonates on polystyrene latex particles from aqueous solution and flocculation of the dispersions by electrolytes

Summary The adsorption isotherms of lignosulphonates with various degrees of sulphonation (0.5, 1,0, 2.0 and 4.0 moles per 840 unit weight of lignin) were measured on polystyrene latex particles from aqueous solution at 25 °C. The results showed that the lignin with the lowest degree of sulphonation gave the highest adsorption. The lignin with 1.0 and 2.0 degrees of sulphonation gave similar adsorption which was lower than that obtained with the half sulphonated lignin. However, further increase in degree of sulphonation resulted in an increase in the adsorption.Adsorption layer thickness measurements showed that the lignosulphonate with half degree of sulphonation gave thicker layers than that with 2.0 moles sulphonation. Increasing electrolyte (NaCl and CaCl,) concentration resulted in a decrease in the adsorbed layer thickness. Microelectrophoresis at 25 °C, showed only small differences in the zeta potential as a function of degree of sulphonation. Addition of electrolytes (KCl, Na₂SO₄ and CaCl₂) showed a reduction in the zeta potential. Flocculation by salts of various valence types, namely KCl, Na₂SO₄ and CaCl₂ showed that the critical flocculation concentration (C.F.C.) decreases in the order KCl > Na₂SO₄ > CaCl₂. The change in degree of sulphonation had only a marginal effect on the C.F.C.

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Zusammenfassung Die Isothermen der Adsorption von Lignosulfonaten mit verschiedenen Sulfonierungsgraden (S = 0,5, 1,0, 2,0 und 4,0 Mole pro 840 Gewichtseinheit des Lignins) an PolystyrolLatex-Teilchen in wäßriger Lösung wurden bei 25 °C gemessen. Hiernach wird Lignin mit den niedrigsten S-Werten am stärksten adsorbiert. Lignine mitS = 1,0 und 2,0 zeigen ähnliche Adsorption; sie ist aber kleiner als die fürS = 0,5. Mit weiter steigendemS nimmt die Adsorption zu.Aus der Messung der Dicke der Adsorptionsschicht folgt, daß fürS = 0,5 größer als fürS = 2,0 ist. Bei wachsendem Zusatz von NaCl oder CaCl₂ fällt ab. Nach Mikroelektrophorese-Messungen bei 25 °C hängt das -Potential nur wenig vonS ab. fällt durch die Gegenwart von KCl, Na₂SO₄ oder CaCl₂ ab. Mit den gleichen Salzen erfolgt eine Ausflockung, wobei die kritische Flockungskonzentration CFC in der Reihenfolge KCl, Na₂SO₄, CaCl₂ abnimmt; CFC ändert sich nur wenig mitS.

     

Mössbauer and electric conductivity studies of bidentate base adducts of acetylacetonatoiron(II)

Summary Bidentate bridging base polymer complexes of acetylacetonatoiron(II) [Fe(acac)₂L]_n, where L=pyrazine(pyz), 4,4-bipyridine(bpy),trans-1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethylene(bpe), 1,2-bis(4-pyridyl)ethane(bpa) and 4,4-trimethylene bipyridine(tmbpy), have been prepared, characterized and oxidized by iodine to give a range of iron(III) and iron(II) complexes [Fe(acac)₂L · I_x]_n] in which the Fe^III/Fe^II ratios were established by Mössbauer spectroscopy. The electric conductivities of compressed pellets of the polysalts were obtained. The conductivities and Mössbauer parameters (I.S. and Q.S.) both change with respect to the kind of bidentate bridging bases.The conjugation of bridged ligand markedly affects the conductivity of the complexes.     

Mössbauer spectroscopic studies of thermal decomposition of substituted pentacyanoferrate(II) complexes

The thermal behaviour of substituted pentacyanoferrates(II) of the type Na₃[Fe(CN₅)L]·xH₂O, whereL=n-, sec-, tert- oriso-butylamine,di-iso-butylamine ortri-n-butylamine, was investigated with the aid of Mössbauer spectroscopy, XRD and TG-DTG-DTA. The Mössbauer spectra of these complexes exhibit a quadrupole doublet with E _Q=0.70–0.83 mm s^–1 at room temperature. The isomer shift, =0.00±0.03 mm s^–1 suggests that the iron atom is in the +2 low-spin state. The complexes start to decompose at 50°C, yielding a residual mass of 5.8 –21.3% in the temperature range 900–950°C. The Mössbauer spectra recorded after heating at 150 and 300°C exhibit an asymmetric doublet, suggesting partial decomposition. The Mössbauer spectra at higher temperature are complex. At different stages of the thermal process, the presence of -Fe₂O₃, -Fe₂O₃, -Fe, Fe₃C and Fe₃O₄ was demonstrated.On leave from A. N. College, Anandwan-442 914, IndiaWe are grateful to the Monbusho (Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture) for the award of a fellowship to RBL and for financial assistance for the research work. Thanks are also due to Dr. T. Nakamoto for valuable cooperation.     

Solid State Reactions of Hemin with Basic Substances: Formation of bis and Mixed Complexes

The solid state reactions of hemin with KCN, Na₂SxH₂O, arginine, imidazole, 1-methylimidazole, 2-methylimidazole, benzimidazole, and mixtures of these basic reagents were monitored using IR, Mössbauer, and XRD techniques. All these basic substances react at the peripheral propionic acid group of hemin-forming salts. Binary mixtures of KCN, arginine, imidazole, 1-methylimidazole, 2-methylimidazole, and benzimidazole were found to form complexes with mixed ligands at the iron site of hemin. According to the structural information obtained for these mixed complexes, mechanisms for their formation are proposed. The solid state synthesis and the properties of the obtained products reveal the specifities of the involved ligands.     

Reactive scattering of sodium clusters with molecular oxygen

The first reactive differential scattering study for atomic clusters is reported. Oxidation of Na _x (x8) with O₂ is investigated in a crossed beam apparatus. Sodium oxide (Na _n O,n4) and sodium dioxide (Na _n O₂,n6) are produced with a total reactive cross section from 50 to 80 Ų, depending on the cluster size. The excess energies for these reactions are estimated by an SCF type ab initio calculation and range from 0.5 to 5 eV. The large cross section may then be understood quantitatively in terms of a harpooning mechanism as a first step in the reaction path. Angular distributions have been determined for the most abundant products, showing strong forward scattering. Two different schemes are discussed for the reaction: while the dioxides Na _n O₂ may be formed by an evaporative cooling process from a highly excited collision complex, formation of Na _n O appears to originate from a direct process. In both cases the experimental data suggest that most of the exothermicity remains in the reaction products.     

Effect of oxygen deficit on the state of iron atoms and57Fe Mössbauer spectral parameters in YBa2(Cu1−xFex)3O6.0 by the results ofX α -DV calculations

The electronic structure of the clusters [Fe^mO_n]^m–2n, which model local structure defects arising in doping the tetragonal phase of yttrium-barium ceramics with iron atoms, has been calculated using the X-discrete variation (DV) method. According to the results of calculations of the hyperfine magnetic field and the quadrupole splitting of⁵⁷Fe Mössbauer spectra in YBa₂(Cu_1-xFe_x)₃O_6.0, the gamma resonance (GR) doublet with quadrupole splitting ||2 mm/s is most likely attributable to the Fe atoms localized in the Cu(1) position and having the valence 2+ and a dumbbell configuration of the nearest environment cluster.Institute of Solid State Chemistry, Ural Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences. Translated fromZhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 71–76, July–August, 1993.Translated by A. Sergeeva