Approximate critical conditions in thermal explosion theory for a two-step kinetic model

Approximate critical conditions for a thermal explosion problem is developed for a two-step reactions based on theories of Semenov and Frank-Kamenetskii. The aim is to examine the contributions of the radical termination step and the temperature dependent pre-exponential factor on the critical parameters within the framework of classical stationary and non-stationary theories. In the non-stationary case, a more general expression for the critical Semenov parameter (Ψ _cr ) and critical temperature (θ _cr ) were obtained by asymptotic procedure. In the stationary case, numerical estimates for the critical Frank-Kamenetskii parameter (δ _cr ) and the critical temperature (θ _cr ) were obtained by variational method technique. It was observed that the Semenov and Frank-Kamenetskii parameters are greatly influenced by the termination step and the variable pre-exponential factor. Apart from elucidating hitherto unknown features in the theory of thermal explosion, the results are more general as some known results are easily recovered.     

Prediction of thermal explosion parameters for energetic materials on the basis of thermal analysis data

Results obtained in calculations of thermal ignition delay periods in a wide temperature range are in good agreement with published data for octogene samples in the form of a sphere 12.7 mm in diameter and cylindrical NEPE propellant samples with diameters of 20 to 80 mm. The kinetic parameters of the thermal decomposition of materials, used in the calculations, were obtained by the DSC method with the use of hermetically sealed crucibles and crucibles with perforated covers under a nitrogen pressure of 10 MPa at heating rates of 0.1 to 1.0 deg min^–1.     

The use of thermal analysis to predict the thermal life of organic electrical insulating materials

Three different thermoanalytical methods are introduced as significant time-saving techniques in conventional life tests of some organic electrical insulating materials. DTA in cyclically alternated atmospheres of nitrogen and oxygen according to Randino and Andreotti, and TG analysis methods at different heating rates according to Flynn and Wall and to Broido were applied to two electrical insulations based on aromatic poly-imide and epoxy resin. The activation energies obtained are compared with those derived from the slopes of the life-lines produced via conventional life tests. The assumptions necessary for applying the thermal analyses in these cases are discussed.

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Zusammenfassung Drei verschiedene thermoanalytische Methoden werden als wesentlich zeitsparende Techniken bei der üblichen Prüfung der Lebensdauer einiger organischer elektrischer Isoliermaterialien beschrieben. DTA in zyklisch wechselnden Atmosphären von Stickstoff und Sauerstoff nach Randino und Andreotti und Methoden der TG-Analyse bei verschiedenen Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten nach Flynn und Wall und Broido wurden bei zwei elektrischen Isolierstoffen auf aromatischer Polyimid und Epoxyd-Harz Basis eingesetzt. Die erhaltenen Aktivierungsenergien werden mit den aus der Neigung der an Hand konventioneller Lebensdauertests erhaltenen Lebenslinien verglichen. Die nötigen Voraussetzungen zur Anwendung der Thermoanalyse in diesen Fällen werden erörtert.

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Résumé On présente trois méthodes thermoanalytiques différentes qui permettent de réaliser un gain de temps important lors de l'examen conventionnel de la durée de vie de quelques isolants électriques organiques. L'analyse termique différentielle en atmosphères cycliquement alternées d'azote et d'oxygène, suivant Randino et Andreotti, et la thermogravimétrie avec différentes vitesses de chauffage, suivant Flynn et Wall et Broido, ont été appliquées à deux isolants électriques à base de polyimide aromatique et de résine époxy. Les énergies d'activation obtenues sont comparées à celles déduites de la pente des lignes de vie, obtenues par des examens conventionnels de durée de vie. Les approximations nécessaires pour appliquer l'analyse thermique à ces différents cas sont discutées.

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Application of ANN technique to predict the thermal conductivity of nanofluids: a review

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry - A thorough analysis of the uses of “intelligence” approaches to model the nanofluid thermal conductivity is carried out in this study....     

Thermal runaway in the thermal explosion of a liquid

To study the thermal explosion of liquids a low pressure autoclave has been built. The first stage of a thermal explosion, the thermal runaway, has been studied. Evaluation of the temperature-time history results in kinetic data. Comparison with other thermal methods shows that the reliability of the method is better than with DTA.Tertiary butylperoxybenzoate has been investigated in the temperature range of 330 K to 440 K. Decomposition starts with a short period of autocatalysis, up to a conversion of about 0.05. The subsequent decomposition can be described by a second order process in the first instance and by a first order process in the last resort. Induced decomposition occurs up to a conversion of about 0.95.

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Zusammenfassung Zur Untersuchung der thermischen Explosion von Flüssigkeiten wurde ein Niederdruckautoklav konstruiert. Es wurde das erste Stadium der thermischen Explosion, das thermische Durchgehen untersucht. Die Auswertung des Temperatur-Zeit-Geschehens ergibt kinetische Daten. Vergleiche mit anderen thermischen Methoden zeigen, daß diese Methode zuverlässiger als die DTA ist. Tertiär-Butylperoxybenzoat wurde im Temperaturbereich von 330–440 K untersucht. Die Zersetzung verläuft zu Beginn eine kurze Zeit bis zu einer Konversion von etwa 0.05 autokatalytisch. Die folgende Zersetzung kann in erster Linie als ein Prozeß zweiter Ordnung und letztlich als ein nach erster Ordnung verlaufender Prozeß angesehen werden. Eine induzierte Zersetzung erfolgt bis zu einer Konversion von 0.95.

     

Use of emanation thermal analysis to characterize thermal reactivity of brannerite mineral

Emanation thermal analysis (ETA) was used to characterize the thermal reactivity of amorphous brannerite mineral of general formula U_1–xTi_2+xO₆ (locality El Cabril, near Cordoba, Spain). It was demonstrated that on sample heating up to 880°C microstructure changes taking place in the sample were accompanied by the formation of new radon diffusion paths, followed by their closing up during the final transformation of amorphous to crystalline brannerite in the range 900–1020 °C. Relative changes in structure irregularities that served as radon diffusion paths during heating and subsequent cooling of the sample to temperatures of 300, 550, 750, 880, 1020 and 1130°C, respectively, were determined from the ETA results. Mass losses in temperature ranges of 230–315, 570–760 and 840–1040°C were observed by thermogravimetry. Mass spectrometry indicated the release of CO2 mainly due to the decomposition of minor carbon amount in the brannerite mineral sample.     

Use of emanation thermal analysis and evolved gas analysis in thermal study of zinc(II) benzoate complex compounds

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the main factors involved in pollution control and global warming in industrialized nations. Various treatment methods involving incineration, adsorption, etc., were employed to reduce VOCs concentration. Various absorbents, such as activated carbon, zeolite, silica gel or alumina, and so on were broadly used to adsorb VOCs in various industrial applications. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was handled to analyze the thermal characteristics of absorbents. Typically, a scanning electron microscope (SEM) has been used to evaluate the structure variation of absorbents under high temperature situations. In view of pollution control and loss prevention, versatility and analysis of recycled adsorbents are necessary and useful for various industrial applications.     

The application of thermal analysis to the combustion of cellulose

It is shown that the use of differential thermal analysis (DTA) to follow the pyrolysis of cellulose in air products two and sometimes three exothermic peaks. The first peak is associated with the combustion of volatile material, released in the degradation process, the second is caused by the glowing combustion of the carbonaceous residue, and the final exotherm is probably due to the combustion of product gases.The thermogravimetric analysis (TG) data in air show a preliminary loss of water followed by a mass loss of about 85% due to the production of the combustible volatiles. This second step appears identical to the degradation process in nitrogen, but in air the degradation products ignite to produce the first exothermic peak on the DTA. The glowing combustion DTA peak is associated with a further mass loss of about 15% on the TG plot. The use of a thermomechanical analyser shows that a small shrinkage of 3% occurs between 45 and 110°C, with the major collapse taking place between 300 and 370°C. There is, however, an expansion of 10% between 370 and 405°C, believed to be due to a crosslinking reaction.     

Use of 2-mercaptopyridine for the determination of alkylating agents in complex matrices: application to dimethyl sulfate

A rapid and sensitive method for the determination of alkylating agents in complex reaction mixtures was developed and characterized. Analyses are based on the alkylation of 2-mercaptopyridine by the analyte; the derivative is separated by RP-HPLC and measured by fluorescence detection. When applied to the determination of dimethyl sulfate, the method is linear over four orders of magnitude: 0.01-10 μg mL⁻¹. By using recrystallized 2-mercaptopyridine, quantitation limits of 10 ng mL⁻¹ can be achieved. Precision of the assay is 2% R.S.D. in the 1-10 μg mL⁻¹ range and about 15% R.S.D. at 10 ng mL⁻¹. Studies on the pH dependence of the derivatization reaction were key to minimizing interference from the dimethyl sulfate degradation product, monomethyl sulfate, in quenched reaction samples.     

Optimal descriptors as a tool to predict the thermal decomposition of polymers

Quantitative structure-property relationship for the thermal decomposition of polymers is suggested. The data on architecture of monomers is used to represent polymers. The structures of monomers are represented by simplified molecular input-line entry system. The average statistical quality of the suggested quantitative structure-property relationships for prediction of molar thermal decomposition function $\hbox {Y}_{\mathrm{d},1/2}$ is the following: $\hbox {r}^{2}=0.970 \pm 0.01$ and $\hbox {RMSE}=4.71\pm 1.01\,(\hbox {K}\times \hbox {kg}\times \hbox {mol}^{-1})$ .     

An osmium-DNA interstrand complex: application to facile DNA methylation analysis

Nucleic acids often acquire new functions by forming a variety of complexes with metal ions. Osmium, in an oxidized state, also reacts with C5-methylated pyrimidines. However, control of the sequence specificity of osmium complexation with DNA is still immature, and the value of the resulting complexes is unknown. We have designed a bipyridine-attached adenine derivative for sequence-specific osmium complexation. Sequence-specific osmium complexation was achieved by hybridization of a short DNA molecule containing this functional nucleotide to a target DNA sequence and resulted in the formation of a cross-linked structure. The interstrand cross-link clearly distinguished methylated cytosines from unmethylated cytosines and was used to quantify the degree of methylation at a specific cytosine in the genome.     

Vapor pressures by differential thermal analysis: application to some nickel chelates

A simple and rapid DTA procedure is described for determining the vapor pressures of metal-organic compounds. We have applied the method to six volatile nickel β-ketoamine chelates which have proved useful, in previous work, for the chemical vapor deposition of nickel metal. The volatilities of these compounds are strongly influenced by the configuration (cis or trans planar) about the bonded metal atom and by the presence or absence of fluorine as part of the organic portion of the molecules. Some of the chelates have vapor pressures of several hundred torr at temperatures where thermal decomposition is not significant.     

The application of differential thermal analysis to investigation of thermoplastics

The courses of phenomena occurring in investigated plastics during heating were studied. The plastics specimens have been subjected to investigation before and after heating. Two kinds of plastics being applied in machine constructions Tarnamid T-27 (polyamide 6) and Tarnoform 300 (polyacetale) have been chosen to investigation. The specimens have been subjected to heat treatment in turbine oil at minimum temperature of crystallization: polyamid 6 at 170°C and polyacetal at 140°C. It has been found that during heating in tested plastics endo- and exothermic effects take place and there are some differences for plastics before and after heating. It is possible to calculate the grade of crystallinity on the base of DTA curves. In polyamid 6, in which the polymorphic transformation takes place, the known methods of calculation of degree of crystallinity proves ineffective. Plastics after heating characterize the higher degree of crystallinity grade.     

Improved conditions for the application of solid phase microextraction prior to HPLC-FLD analysis of anatoxin-a

Solid phase microextraction coupled with high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection has been optimized and evaluated for a simple, rapid, and selective analysis of anatoxin-a. Four kinds of fiber (100 microm polydimethylsiloxane, 60 microm polydimethylsiloxane/divinylbenzene, 50 microm Carbowax/templated resin-100, and 85 microm polyacrylate) were evaluated for an efficient extraction of the toxin. Parameters relating to the desorption step, such as desorption mode, solvent composition, time for both static and dynamic desorption, as well as carryover, have been studied and optimized. The derivatization process was investigated using NBD-F as derivatizing reagent. Anatoxin-a derivative was formed when the anatoxin-a-loaded fiber was inserted in a vial containing 5 microL of NBD-F. Variables affecting extraction such us ionic strength, temperature, and time have been also optimized. The results obtained showed linearity in the range of 10-2000 ng and a limit of detection of 0.29 ng/mL in river water. The presented method has been applied to different environmental samples.     

Non-isothermal kinetics of diffusion and its application to thermal analysis

Non-isothermal kinetics of diffusion are derived, extending the fundamental equation of diffusion to non-isothermal conditions, and the equation is solved for a few typical cases. From these theoretical considerations, two methods of analyzing thermoanalytical data of diffusion are proposed. One of the methods is applied to EGA curves of the volatilization of toluene from epoxy resin cured with ethylenediamine. The diffusion constants obtained as a function of temperature for two plate-specimens of different thicknesses at various heating rates are in good agreement with each other. The temperature dependence of the diffusion constant observed for a powdered sample is also in good agreement with those observed for the two plate-specimens.

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Zusammenfassung Die nicht-isotherme Kinetik der Diffusion wird abgeleitet, indem die Grundgleichung der Diffusion auf nicht-isotherme Fälle erweitert und für einige typische Fälle gelöst wird. Von diesen theoretischen Erwägungen ausgehend werden zwei Methoden zur Analyse thermoanalytischer Diffusionsangaben vorgeschlagen. Eine der Methoden wird für die EGA-Kurven der Verflüchtigung von Toluol aus mit Ethyländiamin behandeltem Epoxyharz angewandt. Die an zwei Platten-Arten verschiedener Dicke bei verschiedenen Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten als Funktion der Temperatur erhaltenen Diffusionskonstanten stimmen gut überein. Die an einer pulverförmigen Probe beobachtete Temperaturabhängigkeit der Diffusionskonstante ist ebenfalls in guter Übereinstimmung mit der an den zwei Plattenkörpern erhaltenen.

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Résumé On étudie la cinétique de diffusion en régime non isotherme, en étendant l'équation fondamentale de la diffusion aux cas non isothermes et l'on donne la solution de l'équation pour quelques cas typiques. A partir de ces considérations théoriques, on propose deux méthodes pour analyser les données thermoanalytiques de la diffusion. On applique l'une d'elles aux courbes AGE de stabilisation du toluène à partir des résines époxy traitées à l'éthylène diamine. Les constantes de diffusion obtenues en fonction de la température pour plusieurs vitesses d'échauffement sur deux échantillons en forme de plaquette sont en bon accord, de même que pour des échantillons pulvérulents.

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The application of digital and analog computers to thermal analysis

The applications of digital and analog computers to problems in thermal analysis are reviewed. All of the applications are of a passive type in which there is no significant computer control of the experiment. Techniques discussed include thermogravimetry (TG), differential thermal analysis (DTA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), gas evolution analysis (GEA), and mass spectrometric thermal analysis (MTA).     

Synthesis, molecular and crystal structure of bis(triethanolamine)manganese(II) saccharinate: a seven-coordinate manganese complex with tri- and tetradentate triethanolamine ligands

The synthesis, molecular and crystal structure of bis(triethanolamine)Mn(II) saccharinate, [Mn(tea)₂](sac)₂ are reported. The configuration of the tea ligands results in an unusual example of coordination number seven for the Mn(II) ion. The two triethanolamine (tea) ligands coordinate to the Mn(II) ion forming a monocapped trigonal prism geometry, in which one of the tea ligands behaves as a tridentate ligand, while the other one acts as a tetradentate donor. The free and coordinated hydroxyl hydrogens of the tea ligands are involved in hydrogen bonding with the amine nitrogen, carbonyl and sulfonyl oxygens of the neighbouring sac ions to form a three-dimensional infinite network. A weak π–π interaction between the phenyl rings of the sac ions also occurs.