The application of instrumental neutron activation analysis for the certification of the new NIST Fly Ash SRM

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released the second renewal of its Trace Elements in Coal Fly Ash Standard Reference Material (SRM 1633b). This new material is currently certified for 23 major, minor and trace elements, and concentrations of an additional 24 elements are provided for information only purposes. Current plans are to certify the concentrations of a number of rare earths upon completion of additional analytical work now in progress. Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) has played a major role in the certification of this new material in view of its potential for accuracy, multielemental capability, ability to assess homogeneity, high sensitivity for many elements, and essentially blank-free nature. For an element to be certified in a NIST SRM its concentration is usually determined by at least two independent analytical techniques. INAA has provided analytical information for 15 of the 23 elements certified, as well as for 22 of the 24 elements listed for information only. In addition, INAA has provided much of the homogeneity information for this SRM. This paper will describe these analytical procedures, and highlight those designed to optimize and assess the accuracy of the INAA measurements.     

Isomerization of unsaturated compounds on Pd/Al2O3 in the presence of additives

Studies of the effect of zinc chloride and aluminium additives on the activity of a Pd/Al₂O₃ catalyst (5 wt.%Pd) in the isomerization of heptene-1, allylbenzene,p-allylphenol and 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol (eugenol) indicate that the rate and selectivity of isomerization depend on the sequence of addition of salts and reagent to the catalytic system. The simultaneous addition of ZnCl₂ or AlCl₃ with olefin, produces a 2–3 fold increase in the isomer yield compared to ethanol.

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Pd/Al₂O₃- (5 .% Pd) -1, , -, 4--2- (). , . ZnCl₂ AlCl₃ 2–3 .

     

Quantitative DTA of epoxy adhesives of technological interest

The glass transition temperatures,T _g, and thermal effects of polymerization,H, have been determined for five epoxy adhesives of unknown composition. From the trendsH vs./t _cure it has been possible to attain a phenomenological kinetic order of the polymerization rate at 100° through an iterative calculation procedure. For most of the investigated adhesives there are reasons (double peak of polymerization and doubleT _g signal) to assume that they are graft copolymers.

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Zusammenfassung Die Glas-Übergangstemperaturen (T _g) und dieH thermische Effekte der Polymerisation wurden für fünf Epoxy-Klebstoffe unbekannter Zusammensetzung bestimmt.Aus den TrendsH gegenübert _cure war es möglich eine phenomenologische kinetische Ordnung der Polymerisationsgeschwindigkeit bei 100° durch ein iteratives Berechnungsverfahren zu ermitteln.Für die meisten untersuchten Klebstoffe besteht der Grund — Doppelpeak der Polymerisation und doppeltesT _g-Signal — sie als Pfropfcopolymere zu betrachten.

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Résumé On a déterminé, pour cinq adhésifs époxy de composition inconnue, les températures de transition vitreuseT _g et les effets thermiques de polymérisationH.A partir de la variation deH en fonction du temps de recuit et par une méthode de calcul itératif, un ordre cinétique phénoménologique de la vitesse de polymérisation à 100° a pu être obtenu.Pour la plupart des adhésifs étudiés l'existence d'un pic double de polymérisation et d'une double transition vitreuseT _g permet de supposer qu'il s'agit de copolymères greffés.

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T _g H. H.-t. 100° . T _g , - .

     

Catalytic properties of nickel phosphates. Isomerization of butenes

The effect of calcination temperature on the catalytic properties of nickel phosphate has been studied using the isomerization of butene-1 as a test reaction. A simple relationship was found between the catalyst activity in isomerization and the hydroxy content of the catalyst surface. Interrelations between the activity of the catalyst and its structure are discussed.

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Photochemical reactions of anthraquinone with hydrocarbons in the presence and absence of oxygen: Trapping of radical intermediates

Radical intermediates formed at 25°C in the presence and absence of oxygen during the photolysis of anthraquinone in aromatic, cyclic and aliphatic hydrocarbon solvents were trapped by 2,6-dichloronitrosobenzene, 2,6-dibromonitrosobenzene and 2,4,6-tribromonitrosobenzene. The resulting nitroxide radicals have been characterized in situ by ESR spectra.

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: 2,6-, 2,6- 2,4,6-— , , 25°C. .

     

Standard reference materials for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Summary Since 1980 a number of Standard Reference Materials (SRM's) have been issued by the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) to assist in validating measurements for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and other polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAC). These SRM's are certified for selected PAC and range in analytical difficulty from calibration solutions to complex natural matrix materials, such as air and diesel particulate matter, shale oil, and crude oil. In the past year three new SRM's have been introduced: (1) SRM 1647a Priority Pollutant PAH in Acetonitrile, (2) SRM 1491 Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Hexane/Toluene, and SRM 1597 Complex Mixture of PAH from Coal Tar. The SRM's available from NBS for use in the determination of PAC are described and the concentrations of PAC determined in the natural matrix SRM's are summarized and compared. The primary analytical techniques used for the measurement of PAC in these SRM's were gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.

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Standardreferenzmaterialien für die Bestimmung von polycyclischen aromatischen Kohlenwasserstoffen

     

Inductive hydrogen formation in the oxidation of ascorbic acid by nitrosylpentacyanoferrate(II)

In the first period of the reaction at pH 8 slow evolution of CO₂ and N₂O was observed. After gas evolution ceased, on adding NaOH, formation of N₂O again and, unexpectedly, H₂ was found. The amount of H₂ was measured as a function of reaction conditions. Illumination with visible light and the excess of the oxidant promote hydrogen evolution. The experiments in D₂O resulted in H₂, HD and D₂. The non-statistical isotope distribution was interpreted by a kinetic isotope effect.

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pH=8 CO₂ N₂O. NaOH, N₂O , , H₂. H₂ . . D₂O H₂, HD D₂. .

     

Elemental concentrations in the spinach reference material determined by k0-based INAA

The IAEA-331 spinach material NIST SRM 1570a Spinach Leaves, submitted to an intercomparison run by the IAEA, has been analysed by k₀-based INAA with counting using both low and high energy photon detectors. The results have been compared with (i) the certified values of the NIST SRM 1570a; the agreement is good, taking into account the uncertainties; and (ii) the certified and consensus values of the former NIST SRM 1570 Spinach Leaves, their composition in minor and trace-elements are quite similar; however a lower content has been observed for Co, Fe and Sc in the IAEA-331 and for Zn in the SRM 1570. For quality control, the NIST 1573 Tomato Leaves and the NIST 1575 Pine Needles have been analysed using the same conditions as for the IAEA-331. The results agree quite well with the certified and consensus values given in the literature.     

Thermal reactions of inorganic hydroxy-compounds under applied electric fields

The effect of electric fields on the thermal dehydration of amorphous hydrated iron(III) oxide under oxidizing, inert and reducing atmospheres was studied by X-ray diffractometry. In oxidizing and inert atmospheres, the transformation to-Fe₂O₃ was enhanced by electric fields, especially at the negative electrode. The crystallite size of the product was also greatest at the negative electrode. Both results are explained in terms of the migration of protons to the negative electrode, where they subsequently form water which acts as a nucleating agent for the crystalline phase. In reducing atmospheres the formation of Fe₃O₄ and FeO at the expense of Fe₂O₃ is facilitated by electric fields, particularly at the negative electrode. Possible reaction mechanisms are considered, and the role of protons in stabilizing defect-spinel intermediates and products is discussed.

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Zusammenfassung Der Einfluß eines elektrischen Feldes auf die thermische Dehydratisierung des amorphen hydratisierten Eisen(III)oxids in oxidierenden, inerten und reduzierenden Atmosphären wurde durch Röntgendiffraktometrie untersucht. In oxidierenden und inerten Atmosphären wurde die Umwandlung zu -Fe₂O₃ durch elektrische Felder gefördert, besonders an der negativen Elektrode. Die Form der Kristallite des Produkts war ebenfalls an der negativen Elektrode am größten. Beide Ergebnisse werden durch die Proteinwanderung zur negativen Elektrode erklärt, wo diese Wasser bilden, das für die kristalline Phase als Keimbildner fungiert. In reduzierenden Atmosphären wird die Bildung von Fe₃O₄ und FeO auf Kosten von Fe₂O₃ durch elektrische Felder besonders an der negativen Elektrode erleichtert. Mögliche Reaktionsmechanismen werden erörtert und die Rolle der Protonen bei der Stabilisierung defekt-spineller Zwischenstufen und Produkte besprochen.

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Résumé L'effet d'un champ électrique sur la déshydratation thermique de l'oxyde de fer(III) hydraté amorphe a été étudié par diffractométrie des rayons X, dans des atmosphères oxydante, inerte et réductrice. En atmosphères oxydante et inerte, le champ électrique facilite la transformation en -Fe₂O₃, en particulier à l'électrode négative. La taille des cristaux formés est également plus élevée à l'électrode négative où il se forme de l'eau qui agit comme agent de nucléation de la phase cristalline. En atmosphère réductrice, le champ électrique facilite la formation de Fe₃O₄ et FeO, aux dépens de Fe₂O₃, en particulier à l'électrode négative. On considère les mécanismes de réaction possibles et on discute le rôle des protons sur la stabilisation des produits et des intermédiaires défauts-spinelles.

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- (III) , . -Fe₂O₃ , , . , , . Fe₃O₄ FeO Fe₂O₃ . , .

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The author is indebted to P. J. Melling for assistance with the measurements in H₂/N₂ atmospheres.     

Gradient systems are cross-catalytic

If the kinetic differential equation of a chemical mechanism is a gradient system, the mechanism is essentially cross-catalytic. Consequently, rather few conservative (in the Horn-Jackson sense) mechanisms have a kinetic differential equation of the gradient type. Relations with thermodynamics are only briefly mentioned.

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Heterogeneous reactions of solid nickel(II) complexes, IV

The decomposition heats (H) for complexes of the type Ni(NCS)₂L₂ were studied by means of a differential scanning calorimeter. From the decreasing values ofH the following order has been established:a) for pseudooctahedral complexes: py >-pic > > Q; andb) for square-planar complexes: 2,6-lut > Q >-pic. The results obtained are compared with the data from the TG, DTG, and DTA curves.

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Zusammenfassung Es erfolgte die Bestimmung der Zersetzungswärmen (H) der Komplexe vom Typ Ni(NCS)₂L₂ durch die Differential Scanning Calorimetrie. Mit abnehmendenH Werten ergab sich die Reihenfolge:a) Pseudooktaedrische Komplexe: Py >ß-Pic > Q;b) Quadratische Komplexe: 2,6-Lut. > Q >-Pic. Ergebnisse mit aus den DTA, TG und DTG-Kurven gewonnenen Resultaten wurden verglichen.

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Résumé Détermination par analyse enthalpique différentielle des chaleurs de décomposition (H) des complexes de formule générale Ni(SCN)₂L₂. Le classement des valeurs deH par ordre décroissant montre que pour les complexes pseudo-octaédriques py >gb-pic > Q et que pour les complexes plans carrés lut-2,6 > Q >-pic. Comparaison de ces résultats avec les données des courbes TG, TGD et ATD.

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(H) Ni(NCS)₂L₂. H : ) >-pic > Q; ) 2,6 lut > Q >-Pic. , , .

     

Kinetics of perborate oxidation of quinol

The perborate oxidation of quinol in aqueous acetic acid is first order with respect to perborate, zero order with respect to quinol, and first order with respect to H⁺. The oxidation is faster than H₂O₂ oxidation. Breakdown of protonated perboric acid is suggested as the rate-limiting step.

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, H⁺. . , , , .

     

Generation of model reactions leading to limit cycle behavior

The system of differential equations by Feistel and Ebeling has been generalized. Some new formal kinetic reactions with two internal components, which may exhibit limit cycle behavior have been studied. Based upon the numerical integration of the deterministic models of these reactions the oscillatory character of the systems has been confirmed.

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Isoparametric kinetic relations for chemical transformations in condensed substances (Analytical survey). II. Reactions involving the participation of solid substances

Various manifestations of the kinetic compensation effect are considered in reactions involving the participation of solid substances under isothermal and nonisothermal conditions, as well as manifestations of other isoparametric correlations. It is shown that isoparametric correlations can be used for the analysis of solid-phase reactions and the exclusion of artefacts in nonisothermal kinetics.

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Zusammenfassung Verschiedene Erscheinungen des kinetischen Kompensationseffektes bei unter Beteiligung von festen Substanzen unter isothermen und nichtisothermen Bedingungen verlaufenden Reaktionen werden erörtert, ebenso Erscheinungen anderer isoparametrischer Korrelationen. Es wird gezeigt, daß isoparametrische Korrelationen zur Analyse von Festphasenreaktionen und zum Ausschluß von Artifakten in der nicht-isothermen Kinetik herangezogen werden können.

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Determination of Ultratrace Levels of Mercury in Three SRMs by Combustion RNAA

A radiochemical neutron activation analysis (RNAA) combustion method coupled with a neutron exposure normalization technique was used to determine low g/kg mercury levels in three National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Materials (SRMs). Two coals (sub-bituminous and bituminous) and a diet material were analyzed. The results obtained provided recommended values of approximately 5 g/kg for SRM 1548a Typical Diet, 24 g/kg for SRM 1635 Trace Elements in Coal (sub-bituminous), and 100 g/kg for SRM 1632b Trace Elements in Coal (bituminous).     

Determination of diffusion coefficients of radicals by photochemical space intermittence method. Temperature effect on the diffusivity of CCl

Diffusion coefficients of CCl ₃ ^. radicals at T=298–343 K have been measured using the photochemical space intermittence method. The estimated activation energy of CCl ₃ ^. diffusion in CCl₃Br solutions amounts to 24 kJ/mol.

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298–343 . CCl ₃ ^. 24 /.

     

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

The influence of a 1–20% content of PVC in PS films on their thermal stability was investigated. It was found that the thermal stabilities of these blends are higher than that of either of the two pure polymers. This indicated the mutual stabilizing effects of these polymers on each other. The effect is significant when the PVC content in the blends is 1–5%. A higher amount of PVC causes either no significant change or a lowering of the thermal stability. The miscibility of the polymer components in the blends clearly has an important influence on the course of the thermal processes.

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Zusammenfassung Der Einfluß von 1–20% PVC in PS-Filmen auf deren thermische Stabilität wurde untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die thermische Stabilität dieser Gemische höher ist, als die der beiden reinen Polymere für sich. Dies verdeutlicht den gegenseitigen Stabilisierungseffekt der beiden Polymere. Zu einem signifikanten Effekt kommt es bei einem PVC Gehalt der Gemische von 1–5%. Ein höherer Gehalt an PVC führt entweder zu keiner signifikanten Veränderung oder zu einer Abnahme der thermischen Stabilität. Die Mischbarkeit der Polymerkomponenten des Gemisches verfügt eindeutig über einen wichtigen Einfluß auf den Ablauf der thermischen Prozesse.

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() 1 20%. , , . 1–5%. . .

     

Oxidation of hydrogen sulfide by oxygen in presence of PW11M(H2O)O395? (M=Fe, Co, Ni)

It has been found that at pH=3.5–5 and T=20°C PW₁₁Fe(H₂O)O ₃₉ ^5– is an active catalyst for H₂S oxidation by oxygen. Comparison of the catalytic reaction rate with the rate for PW₁₁Fe^II(H₂O)O ₃₉ ^5– oxidation by oxygen indicates that at least one of the reactants is activated by this heteropoly complex.

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, pH=3,5–5 20°C PW₁₁Fe(H₂O)O ₃₉ ^5– H₂S . PW₁₁Fe^II(H₂O)O ₃₉ ^5– .