Statistical mechanics of hydrated electron recombination in liquid and supercritical water

The photochemical yield of hydrated electrons as a function of temperature in liquid and supercritical water is treated in terms of energy fluctuations of the medium. The geminate pair, consisting of a positive ion and a hydrated electron, is regarded as a H-like atom embedded in a completely relaxed dielectric continuum. If the local medium energy is larger than the ionization energy of this atom, the electron escapes its geminate partner. By making use of the classical theory of energy fluctuations, escape probability is described by a simple explicit function, the variable of which is a combination of temperature, relative permittivity, and specific heat. First our earlier calculations on the recombination of solvated electrons, produced by ionizing radiation in a number of polar liquids, are improved and then the theory is compared with the experimental results on temperature dependent electron survival by Kratz et al. [S. Kratz, J. Torres-Alcan, J. Urbanek, J. Lindner, and P. Vo?hringer, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 12, 12169 (2010)]. Two adjustable parameters are needed to achieve reasonable quantitative agreement.     

Recombination of the hydrated electron at high temperature and pressure in hydrogenated alkaline water

Pulse radiolysis experiments were performed on hydrogenated, alkaline water at high temperatures and pressures to obtain rate constants for the reaction of hydrated electrons with hydrogen atoms (H* + e-(aq) --> H(2) + OH-, reaction 1) and the bimolecular reaction of two hydrated electrons (e-(aq) + e-(aq) --> H(2) + 2 OH-, reaction 2). Values for the reaction 1 rate constant, k(1), were obtained from 100 - 325 degrees C, and those for the reaction 2 rate constant, k(2), were obtained from 100 - 250 degrees C, both in increments of 25 degrees C. Both k(1) and k(2) show non-Arrhenius behavior over the entire temperature range studied. k(1) shows a rapid increase with increasing temperature, where k(1) = 9.3 x 10(10) M(-1) s(-1) at 100 degrees C and 1.2 x 10(12) M(-1) s(-1) at 325 degrees C. This behavior is interpreted in terms of a long-range electron-transfer model, and we conclude that e-aq diffusion has a very high activation energy above 150 degrees C. The behavior of k(2) is similar to that previously reported, reaching a maximum value of 5.9 x 10(10) M(-1) s(-1) at 150 degrees C in the presence of 1.5 x 10(-3) m hydroxide. At higher temperatures, the value of k(2) decreases rapidly and above 250 degrees C is too small to measure reliably. We suggest that reaction 2 is a two-step reaction, where the first step is a proton transfer stimulated by the proximity of two hydrated electrons, followed immediately by reaction 1.     

Free radical chemistry of disinfection-byproducts. 1. Kinetics of hydrated electron and hydroxyl radical reactions with halonitromethanes in water

Halonitromethanes are disinfection-byproducts formed during ozonation and chlorine/chloramine treatment of waters that contain bromide ion and natural organic matter. In this study, the chemical kinetics of the free-radical-induced degradations of a series of halonitromethanes were determined. Absolute rate constants for hydroxyl radical, *OH, and hydrated electron, e(aq)-, reaction with both chlorinated and brominated halonitromethanes were measured using the techniques of electron pulse radiolysis and transient absorption spectroscopy. The bimolecular rate constants obtained, k (M(-1) s(-1)), for e(aq)-/*OH, respectively, were the following: chloronitromethane (3.01 +/- 0.40) x 10(10)/(1.94 +/- 0.32) x 10(8); dichloronitromethane (3.21 +/- 0.17) x 10(10)/(5.12 +/- 0.77) x 10(8); bromonitromethane (3.13 +/- 0.06) x 10(10)/(8.36 +/- 0.57) x 10(7); dibromonitromethane (3.07 +/- 0.40) x 10(10)/(4.75 +/- 0.98) x 10(8); tribromonitromethane (2.29 +/- 0.39) x 10(10)/(3.25 +/- 0.67) x 10(8); bromochloronitromethane (2.93 +/- 0.47) x 10(10)/(4.2 +/- 1.1) x 10(8); bromodichloronitromethane (2.68 +/- 0.13) x 10(10)/(1.02 +/- 0.15) x 10(8); and dibromochloronitromethane (2.95 +/- 0.43) x 10(10) / (1.80 +/- 0.31) x 10(8) at room temperature and pH approximately 7. Comparison data were also obtained for hydroxyl radical reaction with bromoform (1.50 +/- 0.05) x 10(8), bromodichloromethane (7.11 +/- 0.26) x 10(7), and chlorodibromomethane (8.31 +/- 0.25) x 10(7) M(-1) s(-1), respectively. These rate constants are compared to recently obtained data for trichloronitromethane and bromonitromethane, as well as to other established literature data for analogous compounds.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Me3NHCu2(SCN)3, Me2C=NMe2Cu2(SCN)3, and Me2C=NMe2Ag2(SCN)3. Three‐dimensional Networks of Thiocyanatometallates(I)

Attempts to build up polyanionic networks on the basis of thiocyanatometallates of Cu^I and Ag^I led to the synthesis of three new tris(thiocyanato)dimetallates(I) A[M₂(SCN)₃] with M = Cu, Ag and A = Me₃NH and A = [Me₂CNMe₂]. The crystal structures show distorted tetrahedral [M(SCN)₃(NCS)] and [M(SCN)₂(NCS)₂] building groups interlinked by SCN bridges. The resulting 3‐dimensional frame works accommodate the counter cations in spacious voids. Me₃NHCu₂(SCN)₃ ( 1 ) was synthesized by reaction of CuSCN with (CH₃)₃NHCl in the presence of an excess of KSCN in acetone. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with a = 578.4(1), b = 3025.1(5), c = 754.7(3) pm; β = 112.53°; Z = 4. The reaction of CuSCN or AgSCN with (CH₃)₂NH₂Cl and KSCN in acetone resulted in the formation of [Me₂CNMe₂]Cu₂(SCN)₃ ( 2 ) and [Me₂CNMe₂]Ag₂(SCN)₃ ( 3 ). Compound 2 crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group P2₁2₁2₁ with a = 720.6(1), b = 1161.5(1), c = 1655.0(2) pm; Z = 4. The isotypical structure of 3 exhibits somewhat larger unit cell dimensions; a = 743.4(1), b = 1222.5(1), c = 1683.9(2) pm.     

Tellurium-bridged manganese carbonyl clusters: synthesis and structural transformations of [Te4Mn3(CO10]-, [Te2Mn3(CO)9]2-, [Te2Mn3(CO)9]-, and [Te2Mn4(CO)12]2-

The reactions of appropriate ratios of K2TeO3 and [Mn2(CO)10)] in superheated methanol solutions lead to a series of novel cluster anions [Te4Mn3(CO)10] (1), [Te2Mn3(CO)9]2- (2), [Te2Mn3(CO)9]- (3), and [Te2Mn4(CO)12]2- (4). When cluster 1 is treated with [Mn2(CO)10]/KOH in methanol, paramagnetic cluster 2 is formed in moderate yield. Cluster 2 is oxidized by [Cu(MeCN)4]BF4 to give the closo-cluster [Te2Mn3(CO)9]- (3), while treatment of 2 with [Mn2(CO)10]/KOH affords the closo-cluster 4. IR spectroscopy showed that cluster 1 reacted with [Mn2(CO)10] to give cluster 4 via cluster 2. Clusters 1-4 were structurally characterized by spectroscopic methods or/and X-ray analyses. The core structure of 1 can be described as two [Mn(CO)3] groups doubly bridged by two Te2 fragments in a mu2-eta2 fashion. Both [Mn(CO)3] groups are further coordinated to one [Mn(CO)4] moiety. Cluster 2 is a 49 e- species with a square-pyramidal core geometry. While cluster 3 displays a trigonal-bipyramidal metal core, cluster 4 possesses an octahedral core geometry.     

Neutron and beta/gamma radiolysis of water up to supercritical conditions. 1. beta/gamma yields for H(2), H(.) atom, and hydrated electron

Yields for H2, H(.) atom, and hydrated electron production in beta/gamma radiolysis of water have been measured from room temperature up to 400 degrees C on a 250 bar isobar, and also as a function of pressure (density) at 380 and 400 degrees C. Radiolysis was carried out using a beam of 2-3 MeV electrons from a van de Graaff accelerator, and detection was by mass spectrometer analysis of gases sparged from the irradiated water. N2O was used as a specific scavenger for hydrated electrons giving N2 as product. Ethanol-d(6) was used to scavenge H(.) atoms, giving HD as a stable product. It is found that the hydrated electron yield decreases and the H(.) atom yield increases dramatically at lower densities in supercritical water, and the overall escape yield increases. The yield of molecular H2 increases with temperature and does not tend toward zero at low density, indicating that it is formed promptly rather than in spur recombination. A minimum in both the radical and H2 yields is observed around 0.4 kg/dm(3) density in supercritical water.     

Microsolvation pattern of the hydrated radical anion of uracil: U-(H2O)n (n = 3-5)

The microsolvation patterns of the uracil radical anion in water clusters U-(H2O)n with n ranging from 3 to 5 were investigated by the density functional theory approach. The electron detachment energies (VDE) of the stable anionic complexes with different numbers of hydration water are predicted. The linear dependence of the VDE value of the most stable anionic complexes with respect to the hydration number suggests the importance of the clustered waters in the microsolvation of the radical anion of the nucleobases. The formation of the water clusters is found to be necessary in the most stable conformers of the tri-, tetra-, and pentahydrated radical anion of uracil. The microsolvation pattern with three or more well-separated hydration water molecules in the first hydration layer is less stable than the arrangement with the waters in tight clusters. The charge transfer between the anionic uracil and the hydration water is high. Good agreement between the experimental and the theoretical vertical detachment energy yield in this study further demonstrates the practicability of the B3LYP/DZP++ approach in the study of radical anions of the DNA subunits.     

TcI(CN)3(CO)3]2- and [ReI(CN)3(CO)3]2- :case studies for the binding properties of CN- and CO

The cyano carbonyl complexes [(99)Tc(CN)(3)(CO)(3)]2- and [Re(CN)(3)(CO)(3)]2- were synthesized and fully characterized. These complexes are additional members of the well-known d(6) transition metal complex series [M(CN)(3)(CO)(3)](n-). The analytical data obtained in this study thus offer a unique opportunity to study similarities and differences of cyanide and carbonyl binding in transition metal complexes.     

Isolation of (CO)1- and (CO2)1- radical complexes of rare earths via Ln(NR2)3/K reduction and [K2(18-crown-6)2]2+ oligomerization

Deep-blue solutions of Y(2+) formed from Y(NR(2))(3) (R = SiMe(3)) and excess potassium in the presence of 18-crown-6 at -45 °C under vacuum in diethyl ether react with CO at -78 °C to form colorless crystals of the (CO)(1-) radical complex, {[(R(2)N)(3)Y(μ-CO)(2)][K(2)(18-crown-6)(2)]}(n), 1. The polymeric structure contains trigonal bipyramidal [(R(2)N)(3)Y(μ-CO)(2)](2-) units with axial (CO)(1-) ligands linked by [K(2)(18-crown-6)(2)](2+) dications. Byproducts such as the ynediolate, [(R(2)N)(3)Y](2)(μ-OC≡CO){[K(18-crown-6)](2)(18-crown-6)}, 2, in which two (CO)(1-) anions are coupled to form (OC≡CO)(2-), and the insertion/rearrangement product, {(R(2)N)(2)Y[OC(═CH(2))Si(Me(2))NSiMe(3)]}[K(18-crown-6)], 3, are common in these reactions that give variable results depending on the specific reaction conditions. The CO reduction in the presence of THF forms a solvated variant of 2, the ynediolate [(R(2)N)(3)Y](2)(μ-OC≡CO)[K(18-crown-6)(THF)(2)](2), 2a. CO(2) reacts analogously with Y(2+) to form the (CO(2))(1-) radical complex, {[(R(2)N)(3)Y(μ-CO(2))(2)][K(2)(18-crown-6)(2)]}(n), 4, that has a structure similar to that of 1. Analogous (CO)(1-) and (OC≡CO)(2-) complexes of lutetium were isolated using Lu(NR(2))(3)/K/18-crown-6: {[(R(2)N)(3)Lu(μ-CO)(2)][K(2)(18-crown-6)(2)]}(n), 5, [(R(2)N)(3)Lu](2)(μ-OC≡CO){[K(18-crown-6)](2)(18-crown-6)}, 6, and [(R(2)N)(3)Lu](2)(μ-OC≡CO)[K(18-crown-6)(Et(2)O)(2)](2), 6a.     

Radical-based destruction of nitramines in water: kinetics and efficiencies of hydroxyl radical and hydrated electron reactions

In support of the potential use of advanced oxidation and reduction process technologies for the removal of carcinogenic nitro-containing compounds in water reaction rate constants for the hydroxyl radical and hydrated electron with a series of low molecular weight nitramines (R(1)R(2)-NNO(2)) have been determined using a combination of electron pulse radiolysis and transient absorption spectroscopy. The hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant was fast, ranging from 0.54-4.35 × 10(9) M(-1) s(-1), and seen to increase with increasing complexity of the nitramine alkyl substituents suggesting that oxidation primarily occurs by hydrogen atom abstraction from the alkyl chains. In contrast, the rate constant for hydrated electron reaction was effectively independent of compound structure, (k(av) = (1.87 ± 0.25) × 10(10) M(-1) s(-1)) indicating that the reduction predominately occurred at the common nitramine moiety. Concomitant steady-state irradiation and product measurements under aerated conditions also showed a radical reaction efficiency dependence on compound structure, with the overall radical-based degradation becoming constant for nitramines containing more than four methylene groups. The quantitative evaluation of these efficiency data suggest that some (～40%) hydrated electron reduction also results in quantitative nitramine destruction, in contrast to previously reported electron paramagnetic measurements on these compounds that proposed that this reduction only produced a transient anion adduct that would transfer its excess electron to regenerate the parent molecule.     

Stabilities of the aqueous complexes Cm(CO3)33- and Am(CO3)33- in the temperature range 10-70 degrees C

The carbonate complexation of curium(III) in aqueous solutions with high ionic strength was investigated below solubility limits in the 10-70 degrees C temperature range using time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy (TRLFS). The equilibrium constant, K(3), for the Cm(CO(3))(2-) + CO(3)(2-) right harpoon over left harpoon Cm(CO(3))(3)(3-) reaction was determined (log K(3) = 2.01 +/- 0.05 at 25 degrees C, I = 3 M (NaClO(4))) and compared to scattered previously published values. The log K(3) value for Cm(III) was found to increase linearly with 1/T, reflecting a negligible temperature influence on the corresponding molar enthalpy change, Delta(r)H(3) = 12.2 +/- 4.4 kJ mol(-1), and molar entropy change, Delta(r)S(3) = 79 +/- 16 J mol(-1) K(-1). These values were extrapolated to I = 0 with the SIT formula (Delta(r)H(3) degrees = 9.4 +/- 4.8 kJ mol(-1), Delta(r)S(3) degrees = 48 +/- 23 J mol(-1) K(-1), log K(3) degrees = 0.88 +/- 0.05 at 25 degrees C). Virtually the same values were obtained from the solubility data for the analogous Am(III) complexes, which were reinterpreted considering the transformation of the solubility-controlling solid. The reaction studied was found to be driven by the entropy. This was interpreted as a result of hydration changes. As expected, excess energy changes of the reaction showed that the ionic strength had a greater influence on Delta(r)S(3) than it did on Delta(r)H(3).     

Homogeneous free‐radical polymerization of styrene in supercritical CO2

The free‐radical polymerization of styrene has been studied in the homogeneous phase of supercritical (sc) CO₂ at 80°C and pressures between 200 and 1 500 bar. 2,2'‐Azobisisobutyronitrile is used as initiator and CBr₄ as chain‐transfer agent. The polymerization is monitored by means of online FT‐IR/NIR spectroscopy. In the presence of CO₂ a solution polymerization may be carried out up to a considerable degree of monomer conversion. At 500 bar, for example, maximum styrene conversions of 34.4 and 11.9% may be reached in homogeneous phase at CO₂ contents of 16.8 and 44.5 wt.‐%, respectively. Analysis of the measured conversion‐time profiles yields termination rate coefficients, k_t, which are by one order of magnitude larger than k_t for styrene bulk polymerizations at identical temperature and pressure. The enhanced termination rate in fluid CO₂ is assigned to the poor solvent quality of scCO₂ for polystyrene.     

In situ drawing of high molecular weight poly(ethylene terephthalate) in subcritical and supercritical CO2

The effects of draw conditions were studied for initially amorphous melt‐spun poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers in the presence of subcritical and supercritical (SC) CO₂. Both in situ and posttreatment mechanical behavior along with morphological characteristics were investigated. Fibers soaked in subcritical CO₂ could be drawn to 30% higher draw ratios (DRs) compared with fibers that were cold‐drawn. In situ force response measured with a custom apparatus showed that fibers in subcritical CO₂ had no measurable resistance to deformation until strain hardening occurred. In contrast, fibers drawn in SC CO₂ displayed a yield response, a significant decrease in ductility, and a significant difference in postyield behavior. Fibers drawn in subcritical CO₂ showed slightly lower tensile properties compared with cold‐drawn samples whereas fibers treated in SC CO₂ had much lower tensile properties because of the limited DR achieved. X‐ray diffraction studies indicated that CO₂ enhances the development of the crystalline phase compared with cold‐drawn samples. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci B: Polym Phys 37: 1881–1891, 1999     

Factors stabilizing the paramagnetic radicals CO 2 - , CO 3 - , and CO 3 3- in natural carbonated apatites

Carbon radicals in natural magmatic, sedimentary, biological, and synthetic carbonated apatites are studied by ESR. The thermal and radiation behavior of the radicals is studied. The effect of composition on spectrum intensity and the ratio of radicals on their stabilization in a matrix are investigated; this made it possible to establish two positions and two forms of carbon as well as two variants of its location in the structure: in the form of CO ₃ ^2- on the PO ₄ ^3- site, in the form of CO₂ on the surface, as a complex with structurally bound water and without it It is established that bound water in molecular form H₂O affects the observed ESR spectra, the dynamic characteristics of carbonate radicals, and their quantitative relations. Translated fromZhumal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 39, No. 5, pp. 821–842, September–October, 1998. This work was supported by RFFR grants No. 94-05-16537 and 97-05-65305.     

Design and Syntheses of Three Novel Carbonate Halides: Cs3Pb2(CO3)3I,KBa2(CO3)2F,and RbBa2(CO3)2F

Three new carbonate halides, Cs₃Pb₂(CO₃)₃I, KBa₂(CO₃)₂F and RbBa₂(CO₃)₂F have been synthesized with hydrothermal and solid‐state methods. Cs₃Pb₂(CO₃)₃I is the first product in the lead carbonate iodides family; KBa₂(CO₃)₂F and RbBa₂(CO₃)₂F are the first two centrosymmetric compounds found in the alkaline–alkaline earth carbonate fluorides family. Cs₃Pb₂(CO₃)₃I crystallizes in a centrosymmetric space group C2/m, and exhibits a two‐ dimensional layered structure which is formed by [Cs₄Pb₄(CO₃)₆I₂]_∞ double‐layers consisting of [Pb₂(CO₃)₃I]_∞ single‐layers bridged by the Cs atoms. KBa₂(CO₃)₂F and RbBa₂(CO₃)₂F, which are isostructural, crystallize in a trigonal crystal system with a centric space group of R featuring a honeycomb‐like framework. First principle calculations indicate that Cs₃Pb₂(CO₃)₃I has a moderate birefringence and explain the difference between the band gaps of the title compounds from electron structures. The effects of cations and halogens on the structures and properties of the title compounds are also discussed.     

Decarbonation curves and associated thermodynamic data for synthetic Cd-dolomites CdMg(CO3)2, CdMn(CO3)2 and CdZn(CO3)2

Decarbonation curve for the synthetic dolomite analogues; (Cd-dolomites) were determined for CdMg(CO₃)₂, CdMn(CO₃)₂ and CdZn(CO₃)₂ under CO₂ pressure of up to 2.5 kbar. All the three double carbonates were completely disordered at the decomposition temperatures and hence the thermodynamic data (Standard enthalpy; ΔH _f ^o, Standard free energy; ΔG _f ^o) retrieved from the univariant decarbonation curve corresponds to the disordered phases. They are: The mixing enthalpies and free energies for the formation of the disordered 1∶1 solid solution phases are: The thermodynamic data (ΔH _f ^o, ΔG _f ^o and ΔH _r ^o, ΔG _r ^o) showed a positive correlation with the decomposition temperatures. The mixing energies of the disordered double carbonates also show a direct correlation with the cationic size differences.     

(endo)-5-(2-haloethyl)-2-norbornene. A new radical probe.

(endo)-5-(2-haloethyl)-2-norbornenes have been synthesized, and their corresponding radicals generated by reaction with sodium, magnesium, sodium naphthalenide and tri-n-butyltin hydride in the presence of AIBN to produce both straight chain and cyclized products. This probe cyclizes substantially faster than the often used 5-hexenyl halide probes.