Synthesis and crystal structure of [Nb2(S1.72Se2.28)(S2CNEt2)4]—A solid solution based on [Nb2(μ2, η2-X2)2(S2CNEt2)4], where X2=S2, SSe,and Se2. New model of structure refinement of [Nb2(S2)2(S2CNEt2)4], where X2=S2, SSe,and Se2. New model of structure refinement of [Nb2(S2)2(S2CNEt2)4]

The crystal structure of [Nb₂(S_1.72Se_2.28)(S₂CNEt₂)₄], which is a solid solution based on [Nb₂(μ₂, η²-X₂)₂(S₂CNEt₂)₄], where X₂=S₂, SSe, and Se₂, is determined. The compound was obtained by the reaction of NaS₂CNEt₂ in CH₃CN with the product of the reaction of the NbSe₂Cl₂-KNCS fusion cake with an aqueous solution of Bu₄NBr (yield 30%). The crystals are monoclinic, a=21.319(11), b=7.008(1), c=16.673(8) Å, β=133.99(2)°, V_cell=1792(1) ų, space group C2/m, Z=2, d_calc=1.879 g/cm³ for C₂₀H₄₀N₄Nb₂S_9.72Se_2.28, Syntex P2₁, λCukα, N_meas/corr=2423/1191, R(F)=0.0569 and wR(F²)=0.1282 for 889 F_hkl>4σ(F). The compound is isostructural to the thio analog Nb₂S₄(S₂CNEt₂)₄ studied earlier; in both cases, the molecule is disordered in crystals over two positions. The composition was refined by diffraction data. The results are in good agreement with the Raman and FMB (fast molecule bombardment) mass spectrometry data. The structure of Nb₂S₄(S₂CNEt₂)₄ was refined for the second time using a new model of disorder; as a result of the refinement, a normal value of S?S bond length in the S₂ ligand [2.027(5) Å] was obtained.     

Study of the pyrolysis of H2O2 in the presence of H2and CO by use of UV absorption of HO2

In dissociation experiments of H₂O₂ under shock wave conditions, the spectra of H₂O₂ and HO₂ have been observed in the UV at 2200 ≤ 2800 Å. By the use of these spectra the H₂O₂ decomposition in the presence of H₂ and CO at 870 ≤ T ≤ 1000°K has been analyzed. It was found that in this temperature range, in contrast to low temperature behavior, reactions of H atoms with H₂O₂ and with HO₂ are equally important. The rate of the reaction H + H₂O₂ ← HO₂ + H₂ was estimated in comparison with the rate of the reaction between H and HO₂. Good agreement between calculated and measured concentration profiles of HO₂ and H₂O₂ was obtained.     

O2 和 CO 在 Co2B2/TiO2 和 Co2B2Pt/TiO2 表面吸附的密度泛函研究

 采用密度泛函理论探讨了 TiO2 表面负载 Co2B2 和 Co2B2Pt 合金簇可能的负载构型. 结果表明, Co2B2 和 Co2B2Pt 合金簇倾向于以两个 Co 的形式负载在两个氧上. 态密度分析发现, 负载后, Co2B2 合金簇中部分 Co 原子和 B 原子成键加强, Co2B2Pt 合金簇中 Pt 原子和 B 原子成键也加强, 形成新的轨道. CO 和 O2 在 Co2B2/TiO2 和 Co2B2Pt/TiO2 表面吸附的结果表明, Co2B2Pt/TiO2 催化氧化 CO 性能的提高是由于 Pt 原子提高了 Co2B2 合金簇吸附 CO 和 O2 的能力.     

Studies on TiO2/SiO2 and Pd/TiO2/SiO2 Catalysts in Photoreduction of CO2 with H2O to Methanol

The development of industry induced a massive increase in the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A large amount of CO₂ and its general availability causes that it could be a cheap reactant in a reaction that runs in a way similar to photosynthesis in plants. Pure TiO₂ and metal doped TiO₂ are the most studied semiconductor catalysts for photoreduction of CO₂. The TiO₂/SiO₂ and Pd/TiO₂/SiO₂ catalysts were prepared and studied by temperature-programmed desorption, X-ray diffraction analysis, SEM-EDS, temperature-programmed reduction and then used for the methanol synthesis. The photoactivity of Pd/TiO₂/SiO₂ catalysts in the reduction of CO₂ with H₂O was tested at room temperature using photoreactor equipped with 16 lamps. The wavelength was characteristic of near ultraviolet. Post-reaction products were identified with gas chromatograph equipped with the flame ionization detector. Pd doping made the catalysts photoactive and the photoactivity of catalysts was changing as follows: 1%Pd/5%TiO₂/SiO₂ > 1% Pd/10% TiO₂/SiO₂ > 1% Pd/15% TiO₂/SiO₂. Optimum ultraviolet radiation time in the photoreduction of CO₂ to methanol was 7 h. An addition of Pd does not change the surface of the carrier.     

Thermal decomposition of Me3SnO2PCl2, Me2Sn(O2PCl2)2 and Ph3SnO2PCl2

TG and DTA studies on Me₃SnO₂PCl₂, Me₂Sn(O₂PCl₂)₂ and Ph₃SnO₂PCl₂ were carried out under dynamic argon atmosphere. The results show that the decomposition proceeds in different stages leading to the formation of Sn₃(PO₄)₂ as a stable product. This compound was characterized by IR spectroscopy. Decomposition schemes involving reductive elimination reactions were proposed.     

Interaction of components in the HgBr2-CdBr2-PbBr2 ternary system

The interaction in the HgBr₂-CdBr₂-PbBr₂ ternary system was studied by differential thermal analysis; the isoconcentration section of the system at 50 mol % CdBr₂ was investigated. Based on the results of the study, a projection of the liquidus surface of the HgBr₂-CdBr₂-PbBr₂ ternary system to the composition triangle was constructed; the boundaries of the primary crystallization fields were determined for three phases: HgBr₂ (degenerate field), solid solution α based on CdBr₂, and solid solution β based on PbBr₂; and isotherms were drawn. A ternary eutectic has the composition 93 mol % HgBr₂-1 mol % CdBr₂-6 mol % PbBr₂ and melts at 235°C.     

On the studies of the vibrational spectra of cluster [Mo2O2S2(S2)2]2-

IR and Raman spectra of [Mo₂O₂S₂(S₂)₂]^2- were reported. The resonance Raman spectra and the depolarization ratios in CH₃CN solution were measured. By using the data of crystal structure, the simplified normal coordinate calculation of the stretching vibrations for anion [Mo₂O₂S₂(S₂)₂]^2- was performed. The results obtained are useful to assign the vibrational bands of some Mo-Fe-S clusters.     

Electrochemical study of (NEt4)2Cl2FeS2MoS2 and (NEt4)2Cl2FeS2MoS2FeCl2

Summary The ability of [MoS₄]^2–, anions to be used as ligands for transition metal ions has been widely demonstrated, especially with Fe²⁺. The present study has been restricted to linear complexes such as (NEt₄)₂ [Cl₂FeS₂MoS₂] and (NEt₄)₂[Cl₂FeS₂MoS₂FeCl₂]. Their electrochemical properties are described: upon electrochemical reduction, these compounds yield MoS₂, as a black precipitate, and an iron complex in solution, assumed to be [SFeCl₂]^2–. The electrochemical reduction goes through two electron transfers, coupled with the breakdown of the molecular skeleton: a DISPl and an ECE mechanism. Depending on the solvent, the following equilibrium may be observed: [Cl₄Fe₂MoS₄]^2–[Cl₂FeMoS₄]^2–+FeCl₂. The equilibrium constant, K_D, was evaluated by differential pulse polarography. K_D is tightly related to the donor number of the solvent.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der Pnictidoxide Na2Ti2As2O und Na2Ti2Sb2O

Preparation and Crystal Structure of the Pnictide Oxides Na₂Ti₂As₂O and Na₂Ti₂Sb₂O Na₂Ti₂As₂O and Na₂Ti₂Sb₂O were synthesized in form of very easily hydrolysed metallic-grey powders by reaction of Na₂O and TiAs resp. TiSb in sealed tantalum tubes under argon. The tetrahedral bodycentered crystallizing compounds from a modified anti-K₂NiF₄ structure type [1] (also called Eu₄As₂O-type [2,3]), space group I4/mmm (no. 139), with the lattice constants for Na₂Ti₂As₂O: a = 407.0(2) pm, c = 1528.8(4) pm and for Na₂Ti₂Sb₂O: a = 414.4(0) pm, c = 1656.1(1) pm. Magnetic measurements of powder samples of Na₂Ti₂Sb₂O show antiferromagnetic interaction within the Ti—O-layers. Superconductivity was not found by ac-shielding method down to 4 K.     

Preparation of high homogeneity BaO-TiO2-SiO2 gel

In BaO-TiO₂-SiO₂ system, crystallization from various gel by heating depended on the sol-gel processes and gel homogeneity. Through the condensation reaction of Si(OAc)₄ and TiAcAc(O ⁱ Pr)₃ in tetrahydrofuran solvent, homogeneous TiO₂-SiO₂ sol with oligomers of relatively large molecular weight was obtained. The gel prepared by mixing the binary sol, Ba(OAc)₂, and Si(OMe)₄ was the most homogeneous in term of suppression of crystallization. By heating the above gel, only Ba₂TiSi₂O₈ crystal appeared, which was observed in a melt quenched glass. In the case of the gels made by other sol-gel processes, TiO₂ or BaTiO₃ crystal was first observed from the heated gels prior to the precipitation of Ba₂TiSi₂O₈.     

Zur Kristallstruktur von Rb2C2 und Cs2C2

On the Crystal Structure of Rb₂C₂ and Cs₂C₂ By reaction of rubidium or caesium solved in liquid ammonia with acetylene AC₂H with A = Rb, Cs was obtained, which was subsequently converted into the binary acetylide A₂C₂ in vacuum at temperatures of 520 K (Rb₂C₂) and 470 K (Cs₂C₂) using a surplus of the respective alkali metal. The crystal structures of the very air sensitive compounds were solved and refined by a combination of both neutron and X‐ray powder diffraction data. Rb₂C₂ as well as Cs₂C₂ coexist in two modifications. The hexagonal modification (P 6 2m, Z = 3) crystallises in the known Na₂O₂ structure type with two crystallographic independent sites for the C₂^2– dumbbells. For the orthorhombic modification (Pnma, Z = 4) a new structure type was found, which is related to the PbCl₂ structure type with ordered C₂^2– dumbbells occupying the Pb sites. Temperature dependent investigations between 4 K and the decomposition temperature by the means of neutron and X‐ray powder diffraction resulted in a very complex dynamic disorder of the C₂ dumbbells, which is still not completely understood. The frequencies of the C–C stretching vibration determined by the help of Raman spectroscopy fit nicely to the results obtained for other alkali metal acetylides and alkali metal hydrogen acetylides. These results seem to indicate that the electronegativity of the alkali metal has a strong influence on the frequency of the C–C stretching vibration.     

Zur thermischen Zersetzung des Hg2Cl2 und Hg2Br2

Thermical Decomposition of Hg₂Cl₂ and Hg₂Br₂ The thermical decomposition of Hg₂Cl₂ and Hg₂Br₂ was proved by total pressure measurements in a membrane manometer. The decomposition according to Hg₂X_2,s = Hg_,g + HgX_2,g and their thermodynamic data were confirmed.     

Spectroscopic study of the uranyl hydrolysis species (UO2)2 (OH) 2 2+

The behavior of (UO₂)₂(OH) ₂ ²⁺ has been investigated in solid-liquid equilibria under 100%, 8%, 1%, 0.3% and 0.03% CO₂ partial pressure as well as in undersaturated systems in equilibrium with air at 24±2°C in 0.1M NaClO₄ solutions. From spectroscopic investigations by UV-Vis-and time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence (TRLF) spectroscopies, single component absorption and emission spectra are suggested for the (UO₂)₂ (OH) ₂ ²⁺ species. The lifetime ₂₂ of the fluorescence emitting electronically excited state of (UO₂)₂(OH) ₂ ²⁺ was determined as ₂₂ = 2.9 ± 0.9 s. The formation constant of (UO₂)₂(OH) ₂ ²⁺ was found to be log K₂₂=–5.97 ± 0.06. Interpretation of the experimental data was also made assuming the species (UO₂)₂(OH) ₂ ²⁺ , but unsatisfactory results have been obtained.     

Formation and Crystallization Behavior of Gels in the Na2O-SiO2-TiO2-ZrO2 System

SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ and 5Na₂O·95(SiO₂ + TiO₂ + ZrO₂) gels were synthesized and role of Na₂O in gel formation and crystallization behavior of gels were studied. From Si(OC₂H₅)₄, Ti(iso-OC₃H₇)₄, Zr(n-OC₃H₇)₄ and NaOCH₃ solutions in EtOH without H₂O, transparent and opaque gels were obtained. Opaque bulk gels, rich in TiO₂ or ZrO₂ composition in Na₂O containing SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ system, contain agglomerated spherical particles of diameter small <10 m, in contrast with opaque gels having large particles <30 m in alkali-free SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ system. Crystallization temperature (Tc) was measured by DTA on dried gels. Compared with the alkali-free SiO₂-TiO₂-ZrO₂ gels, 5 mol% Na₂O containing gels gave lower Tc in SiO₂ rich compositions and higher in TiO₂ rich or ZrO₂ rich compositions.     

H2O2-photosensitized emulsion copolymerization of tetrafluoroethylene with propylene

The H₂O₂-photosensitized emulsion copolymerization of tetrafluoroethylene with propylene was carried out at room temperature in the presence of gaseous monomers of 50 mole-% tetrafluoroethylene content. The conversion increased almost linearly with irradiation time. The rate of polymerization was proportional to the 1.0 power of H₂O₂ concentration up to 3.5 × 10^?3M H₂O₂ and the 0.46 power of H₂O₂ concentration above 3.5 × 10^?3M H₂O₂. The result obtained at low H₂O₂ concentration was almost consistent with that obtained in the radiation-induced method. The rate of polymerization was proportional to the 0.58 power of the emulsifier concentration, and the degree of polymerization was independent of the emulsifier concentration. The H₂O₂-photosensitized emulsion copolymerization of tetrafluoroethylene with propylene is terminated mainly by degradative chain transfer of the propagating radical to propylene at low H₂O₂ concentration and by the reaction of the propagating radical with OH radical from photolysis of H₂O₂–aqueous solution at high H₂O₂ concentration.     

Preparation of high surface area ZrO2 and ZrO2-Y2O3 from the alkoxide

In order to obtain a catalyst support with a high surface area, ZrO₂ and ZrO₂-Y₂O₃ were prepared by the hydrolytic decomposition of the corresponding isopropoxide dissolved in benzene. The hydrolysis was carried out at 80°C using an excess amount of distilled water in flowing dry nitrogen. The precipitates thus obtained were dried at 100°C followed by calcination at 500°C in air or nitrogen for 1 h. The specific surface areas for both of the ZrO₂ and ZrO₂-Y₂O₃ increased with increasing amount of water added for hydrolysis, and the surface areas for ZrO₂-Y₂O₃ increased with increasing yttrium content. A ZrO₂ having a surface area of 130 m²/g was produced, and a stabilized tetragonal ZrO₂ with 15 mol% Y³⁺ having a surface area of 200 m²/g was produced. Furthermore, despite the difference in the ZrO₂ and ZrO₂-Y₂O₃ crystal structures, the lattice-strain of ZrO₂ has been unequivocally related to the surface area.     

Thermal Decomposition of CF3C(O)O2NO2, CClF2C(O)O2NO2, CCl2FC(O)O2NO2, and CCl3C(O)O2NO2

Haloacetyl, peroxynitrates are intermediates in the atmospheric degradation of a number of haloethanes. In this work, thermal decomposition rate constants of CF₃C(O)O₂NO₂, CClF₂C(O)O₂NO₂, CCl₂FC(O)O₂NO₂, and CCl₃C(O)O₂NO₂ have been determined in a temperature controlled 420 l reaction chamber. Peroxynitrates (RO₂NO₂) were prepared in situ by photolysis of RH/Cl₂/O₂/NO₂/N₂ mixtures (R = CF₃CO, CClF₂CO, CCl₂FCO, and CCl₃CO). Thermal decomposition was initiated by addition of NO, and relative RO₂NO₂ concentrations were measured as a function of time by long-path IR absorption using an FTIR spectrometer. First-order decomposition rate constants were determined at atmospheric pressure (M = N₂) as a function of temperature and, in the case of CF₃C(O)O₂NO₂ and CCl₃C(O)O₂NO₂, also as a function of total pressure. Extrapolation of the measured rate constants to the temperatures and pressures of the upper troposphere yields thermal lifetimes of several thousands of years for all of these peroxynitrates. Thus, the chloro(fluoro)acetyl peroxynitrates may play a role as temporary reservoirs of Cl, their lifetimes in the upper troposphere being limited by their (unknown) photolysis rates. Results on the thermal decomposition of CClF₂CH₂O₂NO₂ and CCl₂FCH₂O₂NO₂ are also reported, showing that the atmospheric lifetimes of these peroxynitrates are very short in the lower troposphere and increase to a maximum of several days close to the tropopause. The ratio of the rate constants for the reactions of CF₃C(O)O₂ radicals with NO₂ and NO was determined to be 0.64 ± 0.13 (2σ) at 315 K and a total pressure of 1000 mbar (M = N₂). © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Sc2MgGa2 and Y2MgGa2

Scandium magnesium gallide, Sc₂MgGa₂, and yttrium magnesium gallide, Y₂MgGa₂, were synthesized from the corresponding elements by heating under an argon atmosphere in an induction furnace. These intermetallic compounds crystallize in the tetragonal Mo₂FeB₂‐type structure. All three crystallographically unique atoms occupy special positions and the site symmetries of (Sc/Y, Ga) and Mg are m2m and 4/m, respectively. The coordinations around Sc/Y, Mg and Ga are pentagonal (Sc/Y), tetragonal (Mg) and triangular (Ga) prisms, with four (Mg) or three (Ga) additional capping atoms leading to the coordination numbers [10], [8+4] and [6+3], respectively. The crystal structure of Sc₂MgGa₂ was determined from single‐crystal diffraction intensities and the isostructural Y₂MgGa₂ was identified from powder diffraction data.     

DTA-TG Study of the CaO-SiO2-H2O and CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-H2O Systems Under Hydrothermal Conditions

Simultaneous DTA-TG is an excellent technique for evaluating phases formed in hydrothermally treated CaO-SiO₂-H₂O and CaO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂-H₂O systems. Thermal analysis in combination with XRD and SEM, revealed that in the CaO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂-H₂O system the amount of hydrogarnet formed was the largest when gibbsite was used as the Al source, smallest for kaolin and intermediate for metakaolin. The endotherm peak temperature of the hydrogarnet dehydration endotherm was affected by the amount of hydrogarnet and the Si content of hydrogarnet. The thermal stability and structural order of 11 Å tobermorite were reduced with the incorporation of Al and, as a result, 11 Å tobermorite transformed into 9.3 Å tobermorite at lower temperatures while the transformation of the latter into beta-wollastonite required more energy. There exists a direct relationship between the 9.3 Å tobermorite and beta-wollastonite formation temperatures. Solid-state ²⁹Si and ²⁷Al MAS NMR data support these findings.     

Synthese von Y2O2(CN2) und Leuchtstoffeigenschaften von Y2O2(CN2):Eu

Synthesis of Y₂O₂(CN₂) and Luminescence Properties of Y₂O₂(CN₂):Eu Crystalline powders of the new compound Y₂O₂(CN₂) were prepared by solid state reactions from different mixtures of YCl₃/YOCl/Y₂O₃ and Li₂(CN₂) at temperatures between 620 °C and 650 °C. Structure refinements based on X‐ray powder diffraction revealed that trigonal Y₂O₂(CN₂) crystallizes with a structure that is closely related to that of Y₂O₂S, whereas linear N‐C‐N units replace sulphur atoms in Y₂O₂S. In addition, a hexagonal polytype of Y₂O₂(CN₂) was obtained in which a different stacking sequence of yttrium atoms creates a doubling of the c‐axis. Europium‐doped samples of Y₂O₂(CN₂) were prepared and the luminescence properties of Y₂O₂(CN₂):Eu are presented.