Effect of chemical modification of clinoptilolite on the adsorption energy of dipolar and quadrupolar molecules

Adsorbents can be made by chemical modification of clinoptilolite for which the characteristic adsorption energies of H₂O, CO₂, H₂S and SO₂ differ from those of the initial zeolite by 9–12 kJ/mole (cation exchange) and 16–21 kJ/mole (dealuminated). The characteristic adsorption energies of the molecules on modified clinoptilolite increased in the order SO₂ > H₂S > C0₂ > H₂O.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 31, No. 5, pp. 324–328, September–October, 1995.     

Advances in the chemical synthesis of brassinosteroids

This review generalizes the latest advances in the chemical synthesis of the plant growth regulators brassinosteroids in 1990–1994.Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Belarus Academy of Sciences, 220141, Minsk, ul. Zhodinskaya, 5/2. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 507–544, July–August, 1997.     

Potential energy surfaces of OsCO

Potential energy surfaces for the low-lying states of osmium carbon monoxide (OsCO) have been studied using the complete active space multi-configuration self-consistent field (CAS-MCSCF) followed by multireference singles+doubles configuration interaction (MRSDCI). Additionally, spin–orbit effects were included through the relativistic configuration interaction method. It is found that the ground state of OsCO is an 0⁺ spin–orbit state which is a mixture of ³Σ⁻ and ¹Σ⁺. Spin–orbit coupling not only splits the various electronic states of OsCO but also mixes different electronic states.     

Negative ion chemical ionization mass spectrometry of some isocyanates

Summary Negative ion mass spectra for 3 aliphatic and 4 aromatic isocyanates have been obtained by low pressure chemical ionization, using CH₄, CO₂ and N₂O as reagent gases. All compounds furnished intense anions at m/z 42. With CH₄, quasi-molecular anions were observed at m/z M+1 for aliphatic and m/z M+1 and M–1 for aromatic isocyanates. With N₂O, anionic substitution products at m/z M+15 and M+30 were observed, and with CO₂ and N₂O, peaks at m/z M–12 could be detected for all aromatic isocyanates. Studies with ¹³CO₂ and C¹⁸O₂ as reagent gases showed that the anions at m/z M–12 and M+15 correspond to [M–CO+O]^– and [M–H+O]^–, respectively.

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Negativionen-Massenspektrometrie mit chemischer Ionisierung von einigen Isocyanaten

Zusammenfassung Die Negativionen-Massenspektren von 3 aliphatischen und 4 aromatischen Isocyanaten wurden mittels chemischer Ionisation bei tiefem Quellendruck aufgenommen, und zwar mit den Reagensgasen CH₄, CO₄ und N₂O. Alle Verbindungen lieferten intensive Anionen mit m/z 42. Mit CH₄ erhielten wir die quasi-molekularen Anionen M+1 für aliphatische sowie M+1 und M–1 für aromatische Isocyanate. Das Reagens N₂O ergab die anionischen Substitutionsprodukte M+15 und M+30. Sowohl CO₂ als auch N₂O führten mit aromatischen Isocyanaten zur Bildung von M–12 Anionen. Versuche mit ¹³CO₂ und mit C¹⁸O₂ als Reagensgase zeigten, daß die Anionen M–12 und M+15 den Ionen [M–CO+O]^– und [M–H+O]^– entsprechen.

     

The chemical synthesis of sterols: Latest advances

This review discusses the results of investigations on the chemical synthesis of sterols during 1981–1996.Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus', 220141, Belarus', Minsk, Ul. Zhodinskaya, 5/2. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 3, pp. 257–290, May–June, 1999.     

Quantum chemical analysis of pentacoordination of the silicon atom

In the MNDO approximation with full or partial optimization of geometry, we have calculated the energy characteristics and charge redistribution in the model systems X_ax(H₃)eqSi...Y with variation in the length of the coordination bond Si Y and rehybridization of the AOs of the valence shell of the silicon atom. We have considered the formation of the complex anions X=H, F, Cl; Y=H^– (I) and the complex X=F, Y=O=CH-OH (II). Upon formation of the intramolecular coordination bond Si Y, transfer of electron density occurs to the axial and equatorial atoms surrounding the silicon. We have calculated the complexation energy (kJ/ mole): –253.9 (X=H, Y=H^–), –273.2 (X=F, Y=H^–), –298.7 (X=Cl, Y=H^–) and 72.4 for X=F, Y=O=CH-OH.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya KhimLya, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 70–75, January–February, 1986.The authors thank N. M. Vitkovskii, V. G. Zakzhevkskii, and F. S. Dubnikov for cooperation in carrying out the calculations.     

Use of control-engineering principles in chemical analysis

Summary As a result of a control engineering approach a set-up with controller is developed, which enables to carry out a subtraction photometric titration [2,3] within about 5 s. The method is illustrated with the determination of 1–5 nMole of Zn. The accuracy is better than 3–5% Zn rel. Some further suggestions are given for increasing the speed of a titration.

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Anwendung von Prinzipien aus der Regelungstechnik in der Chemischen AnalyseII. Ein erster Versuch zur Beschleunigung der subtraktionsphotometrischen Titration

Zusammenfassung Die Anwendung der Regelungstechnik ermöglichte die Entwicklung einer Vorrichtung mit Regler, die im Stande ist, eine subtraktionsphotometrische Titration [2,3] in etwa 5 s durchzuführen. Die Methode wird an Hand der Bestimmung von 1–5 nMol Zn beschrieben. Die Genauigkeit ist besser als 3–5% Zn rel. Auf weitere Möglichkeiten zur Verkürzung der Dauer einer Titration wird hingewiesen.

     

Reaction potential map analysis of chemical reactivity—III

Reaction potential maps (RPM) have been introduced as a new tool for the study of molecular reactivity. The equipotential energy maps, which are created on given planes around a molecule, define reaction contours towards specific counter-reagent models and are evaluated by perturbation theory. Since the calculated interaction energy involves electrostatic, polarization, exchange, and charge transfer energies, the RPM's can be used to predict site selectivity in a variety of chemical reactions. We found that the calculated RPM's of the SCN^– anion explained well the experimental observations that it reacts at the S atom with soft electrophiles and at the N atom with hard electrophiles. The difference in reactivity between SCN^– and OCN^– was clearly shown by the RPM's of these anions. The ambident nucleophilic nature of the NO ₂ ^– and the CH₂CHO^– anions was also well represented by their RPM's.     

Extraction procedures for chemical speciation of arsenic in atmospheric total suspended particles

An arsenic chemical speciation study was performed in 2000, using air filters on which total suspended particles (TSP) were collected, from the city of Huelva, a medium size city with huge industrial influence in SW Spain. Different procedures for extraction of the arsenic species were performed using water, NH₂OH.HCl, and H₃PO₄ solutions, with either microwave or ultrasonic radiation. The best optimised extraction methods were use of 100 mmol L^–1 NH₂OH.HCl and 10 mmol L^–1 H₃PO₄ and microwave radiation for 4 min. High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with hydride generation and atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HPLC–HG–AFS) was employed for determination of the arsenic species. The results from 12 TSP air filters collected on a monthly basis showed extraction was quantitative (94% with NH₂OH.HCl and 86% H₃PO₄). Only inorganic arsenic species (arsenite and arsenate) were detected. The mean arsenite concentration was 1.2±0.3 ng m^–3 (minimum 0.3 ng m^–3, maximum 1.8 ng m^–3). The mean arsenate concentration was 10.4±1.8 ng m^–3, with greater monthly variations than arsenite (minimum 2.1 ng m^–3, maximum 30.6 ng m^–3). The high level of arsenic species in the TSP samples can be related to a copper smelter located in the region.     

Quantitative chemical analysis on paper: Determination of phosphate in the presence of large quantities of other ions

Summary A rapid method has been developed for the determination of phosphate by means of filter paper impregnated with lead iodide. A sample is added to the impregnated filter paper by means of a capillary, and after irrigation to cause migration of the ions a white spot is obtained as the lead iodide is converted into the phosphate. The weight of the spot is dependent on the p_H and the quantity of phosphate present.The determination is possible in the presence of SCN^–, Cl^–, Br^–, NO₃ ^–, CO₃ ^–, I^–, IO₃ ^–, CH₃COO^–, B₄O₇ ^2–, F^–, Sb₂O₇ ^4–, K⁺, Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, OH^–, H⁺, succinic, citric and tartaric acids. The determination is impossible in the presence of C₂O₄ ^2–, SO₄ ^2–, MoO₄ ^2–, NO₂ ^–, SO₃ ^2–, S^2–, CrO₄ ^2–, or CO₃ ^2–.The method permits the determination of 7–100g of phosphate with an accuracy of 2%.

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Zusammenfassung Ein schnelles Verfahren zur Phosphatbestimmung wird besehrieben, bei dem man sich eines mit Bleijodid imprägnierten Filterpapiers bedient. Die Probe wird mit einer Kapillare auf das Papier aufgebracht. Man erleichtert die Ionenbewegung durch geeignete Befeuchtung und erhält einen weißen Fleck infolge Umsetzung des Bleijodids in -phosphat. Das Gewicht des Fleckens hängt vom p_H und von der Phosphatmenge ab.Die Bestimmung ist möglich in Gegenwart von SCN^–, Cl^–, Br^–, NO₃ ^–, CO₃ ^–, J^–, JO₃ ^–, CH₃COO^–, B₄O₇ ^2–, F^–, Sb₂O₇ ^4–, K⁺, Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, OH^–, H⁺, Bernsteinsäure, Zitronensäure und Weinsäure; sie ist nicht möglich bei Gegenwart von C₂O₄ ^2–, SO₄ ^2–, MoO₄ ^2–, NO₂ ^–, SO₃ ^2–, S^2–, CrO₄ ^2– oder CO₃ ^2–. 7 bis 100g Phosphat können mit einer Genauigkeit von 2% bestimmt werden.

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Résumé On a développé une méthode rapide pour le dosage des phosphates sur papier-filtre imprégné d'iodure de plomb. On dépose l'échantillon sur le papier-filtre imprégné, à l'aide d'un capillaire, et, après humidification pour provoquer la migration des ions, on obtient une tache blanche quand l'iodure de plomb est converti en phosphate. Le poids de la tache dépend du p_H et de la quantité de phosphate présent.Le dosage est possible en présence de SCN^–, Cl^–, Br^–, NO₃ ^–, CO₃ ^–, I^–, IO₃ ^–, CH₃COO^–, B₄O₇ ^2–, F^–, Sb₂O₇ ^4–, K⁺, Na⁺, NH₄ ⁺, OH^–, H⁺, et des acides succinique, citrique et tartrique. Il est impossible en présence de C₂O₄ ^2–, SO₄ ^2–, MoO₄ ^2–, NO₂ ^–, SO₃ ^2–, S^2–, CrO₄ ^2– ou CO₃ ^2–.La méthode permet le dosage de 7 à 100g de phosphate avec une précision de 2%.

     

Advances in the chemical synthesis of withanolides

This review considers the current state of investigations into the chemical synthesis of phytosteroids of the withanolide group.Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Belarus Academy of Sciences, 220141, Belarus, Minsk, ul. Zhodinskaya, 5/2. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 178–196, March–April, 1997.     

Kinetic energy analysis of atomic multiplets

Summary A kinetic energy analysis of total energy differences in atomic multiplets arising fromf ^m (m=2–12) electronic configurations is performed within the nonrelativistic restricted Hartree-Fock framework. For these 1290 multiplets of 22 lanthanoid (Ce to Er) and actinoid (Th to Fm) atoms, a very good linear correlation between the total energy difference and the kinetic energy difference of the outermostf-electrons is found. The present results, together with our previous ones for the multiplets arising froms ^mpⁿ (m=1,2;n=2–4) ands ^mdⁿ (m=0–2;n=2–8) electronic configurations, demonstrate that the kinetic energy difference of electrons in open subshells is an excellent predictor of total energy differences among atomic multiplet states.     

Quantitative chemical analysis on paper. I

Summary A method has been proposed for the determination of small quantities of Cl^–, SCN^– and I^– in mixtures. The method is based on the use of filter paper evenly impregnated with Ag₂CrO₄. The method permits the determination of 5 to 50g of Cl^–; 15 to 100g of I^– and 10 to 150g of SCN^– with an accuracy of 1.5%.The method may also be used for determination of SCN^– alone.

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Zusammenfassung Ein Verfahren für die Bestimmung kleiner Mengen Chlorid, Rhodanid und Jodid in deren Gemischen wird vorgeschlagen. Es beruht auf der Verwendung eines mit Silberchromat gleichmäßig imprägnierten Filtrierpapierstreifens und ermöglicht die Bestimmung von 5 bis 50g Chlorid,15 bis 100g Jodid und 10 bis 150g Rhodanid mit einer Genauigkeit von 1,5%. Das Verfahren kann auch für die Bestimmung von Rhodanid allein verwendet werden.

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Résumé On a proposé une méthode pour le dosage de petites quantités de Cl^–, SCN^–, et I^– en mélanges. La méthode est fondée sur l'emploi d'un papierfiltre uniformément imprégné d'Ag₂CrO₄. Elle permet le dosage de 5 à 50g de Cl^–, 15 à 100g d'I^– et de 10 à 150g de SON^–, à la précision de 1,5%. On peut aussi utiliser la méthode pour le dosage de SCN^– seul.

     

Assessment of the chemical characteristics and sources of airborne particulate matter in Santiago, Chile

Neutron activation analysis (NAA), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and ion chromatography (IC) were used for the chemical characterization of airborne particulate matter in Santiago, Chile. The PM10 mass and elemental concentration were higher in the winter than in the summer collection period. Analytical quality assessment for NAA, XRF, PIXE, AAS and IC was performed on some samples. Correlations were found between the elements Pb–Br, Si–Ca–Fe, As–Cu–S and also between the fine mass and black carbon concentrations, which could be associated with some relevant sources.     

Quantum chemical study of the reactivity of adamantanylidene

The specific features of inclusion of a carbenium center in the polycyclic system of adamantanylidene was investigated by the semiempirical MNDO method. The calculated characteristics of the adamantylcarbeneproton system are in agreement with the experimentally postulated nucleophilicity of singlet adamantanylidene.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 29, No. 2, pp. 116–121, March–April, 1993.     

A study of the chemical composition of commercial roots of Panax ginseng

Pacific Ocean Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Far-Eastern Branch, Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Vladivostok. Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 2, pp. 294–295, March–April, 1991.     

Vibrational energy storage in high pressure mixtures of diatomic molecules

CO/N₂, CO/Ar/O₂, and CO/N₂/O₂ gas mixtures are optically pumped using a continuous wave CO laser. Carbon monoxide molecules absorb the laser radiation and transfer energy to nitrogen and oxygen by vibration–vibration energy exchange. Infrared emission and spontaneous Raman spectroscopy are used for diagnostics of optically pumped gases. The experiments demonstrate that strong vibrational disequilibrium can be sustained in diatomic gas mixtures at pressures up to 1 atm, with only a few Watts laser power available. At these conditions, measured first level vibrational temperatures of diatomic species are in the range T_V=1900–2300 K for N₂, T_V=2600–3800 K for CO, and T_V=2200–2800 K for O₂. The translational–rotational temperature of the gases does not exceed T=700 K. Line-of-sight averaged CO vibrational level populations up to v=40 are inferred from infrared emission spectra. Vibrational level populations of CO (v=0–8), N₂ (v=0–4), and O₂ (v=0–8) near the axis of the focused CO laser beam are inferred from the Raman spectra of these species. The results demonstrate a possibility of sustaining stable nonequilibrium plasmas in atmospheric pressure air seeded with a few percent of carbon monoxide. The obtained experimental data are compared with modeling calculations that incorporate both major processes of molecular energy transfer and diffusion of vibrationally excited species across the spatially nonuniform excitation region, showing reasonably good agreement.     

Nature of ambivalence effects in chemical reactivity

Within the framework of different approaches (analysis of diabatic potential energy surfaces and analysis of orbital interactions for systems consisting of an attacking reagent and a substrate, chemical applications of density functional theory), the nature and effects of ambivalence in chemical reactivity have been interpreted. In terms of the concepts of dynamic and immanent ambivalence, the interrelations between reactivity, electronic spectra, and electrochemical characteristics of molecules are discussed briefly.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 26, No. 4, pp. 413–421, July–August, 1990.     

Determination of the dissociation energy of the C-At bond in substituted astatobenzenes

The dissociation energy of C–At bond /D_C–At/ in a number of astatobenzene derivatives has been determined by pyrolytic method. The values of D_C–At for the astatoaromatic compounds investigated have been found to be independent of the substituents and their relative position in the astatoaromatic system.Dedicated to Prof. V.D. Nefedov on the occasion of his 70th birhtday