Isomerization of Keggin Al13 Ions Followed by Diffusion Rates

The solution chemistry of aluminum has long interested scientists due to its relevance to materials chemistry and geochemistry. The dynamic behavior of large aluminum–oxo‐hydroxo clusters, specifically [Al₁₃O₄(OH)₂₄(H₂O)₁₂]⁷⁺ ( Al₁₃ ), is the focus of this paper. ²⁷Al NMR, ¹H NMR, and ¹H DOSY techniques were used to follow the isomerization of the ?‐Al₁₃ in the presence of glycine and Ca²⁺ at 90 °C. Although the conversion of ?‐Al₁₃ to new clusters and/or Baker–Figgis–Keggin isomers has been studied previously, new ¹H NMR and ¹H DOSY analyses provided information about the role of glycine, the ligated intermediates, and the mechanism of isomerization. New ¹H NMR data suggest that glycine plays a critical role in the isomerization. Surprisingly, glycine does not bind to Al₃₀ clusters, which were previously proposed as an intermediate in the isomerization. Additionally, a highly symmetric tetrahedral signal (δ=72 ppm) appeared during the isomerization process, which evidence suggests corresponds to the long‐sought α‐Al₁₃ isomer in solution.     

Characteristics and formation of [AlO4Al12(OH)24(H2O)12]7+ in electrolysis process

[AlO₄Al₁₂(OH)₂₄(H₂O)₁₂]⁷⁺ (Al₁₃) formation in electrolysis process is studied. The results detected by²⁷Al NMR spectroscopy show that high content of Al₁₃ polymer is formed in the partially hydrolyzed aluminum solution prepared by controlled electrolysis process. In the produced electrolyte of total Al concentration ([Al_T]) 2.0 mol · L⁻¹ with a basicity (B = OH/Al molar ratios) of 2.0, the content of Al₁₃ polymer is over 60% of total Al. Dynamic light scattering shows that the size distribution of the final electrolyte solutions ([Al_T] = 2.0 mol · L⁻¹) is trimodal with B = 2.0 and bimodal with B = 2.5. The aggregates of Al₁₃ complexes increase the particle size of partially hydrolyzed aluminum solution.     

Über basische Aluminiumsalze und ihre Lösungen. XI. Vergleichende 27Al-NMR-Untersuchungen am Mineral Zunyit und basischen Aluminium-Salzen mit tridekameren Al-oxo-hydroxo-aquo-Kationen

Basic Aluminium Salts and their Solutions. XI. ²⁷Al-NMR Studies Comparing the Mineral Zunyite and Basic Aluminium Salts of Tridecameric Al-oxo-hydroxo-aquo-Cations Solid-state high resolution ²⁷Al NMR studies of basic aluminum sulphate and the mineral zunyite, both containing tridecameric Al-oxo-hydroxo groups, show different ²⁷Al spectra. While for zunyite both AlO₆ octahedra (0 ppm) and the central AlO₄ tetrahedron (69 ppm) are observed in the spectrum, in the case of the basic aluminum sulphate only the tetrahedrally coordinated Al (59 ppm) is detected by NMR. This behaviour is explained by structural data, which indicate stronger distortions of the AlO₆ octahedra in the case of the basic aluminum sulphate. The increased shielding of the fourcoordinated Al of the basic sulphate is attributed to an increased ionic character of the Al? O bond in this compound.     

Hochfeld-27Al-NMR-Untersuchungen zur Aluminiumkoordination in kristallinen Aluminiumphosphaten

High-field ²⁷Al-NMR Investigations on the Aluminium Coordination in Crystalline Aluminium Phosphates The ²⁷Al NMR spectra of crystalline aluminium phosphates obtained at high-magnetic fields under magic-angle spinning (MAS) conditions allow a direct determination of the aluminium coordination. So for five new Al phosphates it is shown that, as it is almost exclusively the case for Al phosphates of known structures, the Al is octahedrally coordinated, too. Chemical shifts between ?13 and ?21 ppm for isolated AlO₆ octahedra, and 39 ppm for isolated AlO₄ tetrahedra (in crystalline AlPO₄), were determined. In comparison to the results on aluminates and aluminum oxides these values are generally upfield-shifted about 30 ppm. The stronger magnetic shielding is attributed to the influence of the phosphorus atoms present in the second coordination sphere of the aluminum.     

Ultra‐wideline 27Al NMR Investigation of Three‐ and Five‐Coordinate Aluminum Environments

Ultra‐wideline ²⁷Al NMR experiments are conducted on coordination compounds with ²⁷Al nuclei possessing immense quadrupolar interactions that result from exceptionally nonspherical coordination environments. NMR spectra are acquired using a methodology involving frequency‐stepped, piecewise acquisition of NMR spectra with Hahn‐echo or quadrupolar Carr–Purcell Meiboom–Gill (QCPMG) pulse sequences, which is applicable to any half‐integer quadrupolar nucleus with extremely broad NMR powder patterns. Despite the large breadth of these central transition powder patterns, ranging from 250 to 700 kHz, the total experimental times are an order of magnitude less than previously reported experiments on analogous complexes with smaller quadrupolar interactions. The complexes examined feature three‐ or five‐coordinate aluminum sites: trismesitylaluminum (AlMes₃), tris(bis(trimethylsilyl)amino)aluminum (Al(NTMS₂)₃), bis[dimethyl tetrahydrofurfuryloxide aluminum] ([Me₂‐Al(μ‐OTHF)]₂), and bis[diethyl tetrahydrofurfuryloxide aluminum] ([Et₂‐Al(μ‐OTHF)]₂). We report some of the largest ²⁷Al quadrupolar coupling constants measured to date, with values of C_Q(²⁷Al) of 48.2(1), 36.3(1), 19.9(1), and 19.6(2) MHz for AlMes₃ , Al(NTMS₂)₃ , [Me₂‐Al(μ‐OTHF)]₂ , and [Et₂‐Al(μ‐OTHF)]₂ , respectively. X‐ray crystallographic data and theoretical (Hartree–Fock and DFT) calculations of ²⁷Al electric field gradient (EFG) tensors are utilized to examine the relationships between the quadrupolar interactions and molecular structure; in particular, the origin of the immense quadrupolar interaction in the three‐coordinate species is studied via analyses of molecular orbitals.     

Synthesis of Aluminum N,N-Dialkylcarbamates by Insertion of CO2 into Al−N Bonds

Despite decades of research on various carbamates and their important applications, only one aluminum N,N-dialkylcarbamate (ADC) with an aluminum:carbamate ratio of 1 : 3 has been structurally described and comprehensively studied so far, namely tris(diisopropyl)carbamate. The reasons for this situation include problems with the used synthetic routes. The process of CO₂ insertion into Al−N bonds of tris(dialkylamido)alanes resolved these difficulties. Using this advantageous synthetic route, the dimethyl and diethyl, as well as the pyrrolidino, piperidino, and N-methylpiperazino derivatives were now successfully prepared. These ADCs were investigated by solid-state NMR spectroscopy, where line-shape analyses of the ²⁷Al NMR spectra allowed conclusions with respect to the determination of the quadrupole coupling parameters. Furthermore, data of an intermediate during the CO₂ insertion into tris(diisopropylamido)alane were obtained by in-situ IR spectroscopy, which were complemented by NMR measurements of samples periodically taken during the reaction. Partial hydrolysis of tris(pyrrolidino)carbamate revealed a complex Al₃(μ₃-O) cluster structure, which was elucidated by single crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Synthesis of an Aluminum Hydroxide Octamer through a Simple Dissolution Method

Multimeric oxo‐hydroxo Al clusters function as models for common mineral structures and reactions. Cluster research, however, is often slowed by a lack of methods to prepare clusters in pure form and in large amounts. Herein, we report a facile synthesis of the little known cluster Al₈(OH)₁₄(H₂O)₁₈(SO₄)₅ ( Al₈ ) through a simple dissolution method. We confirm its structure by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction and show by ²⁷Al NMR spectroscopy, electrospray‐ionization mass spectrometry, and small‐ and wide‐angle X‐ray scattering that it also exists in solution. We speculate that Al₈ may form in natural water systems through the dissolution of aluminum‐containing minerals in acidic sulfate solutions, such as those that could result from acid rain or mine drainage. Additionally, the dissolution method produces a discrete Al cluster on a scale suitable for studies and applications in materials science.     

Investigation of the sol-gel chemistry of ethylacetoacetate modified aluminum sec-butoxide

Hydrolysis of aluminum sec-butoxide leads usually to precipitation; however, modification of the Al center with one ethylacetoacetate gives a new precursor, Al(OBu ^s )₂(etac). Hydrolysis of Al(OBu ^s )₂(etac) leads to transparent, homogeneous gels rather than precipitates and thus appears as an interesting precursor for the sol-gel synthesis of alumina-containing ceramics. The investigation of the sol-gel chemistry of Al(OBu ^s )₂(etac) by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and infrared techniques provides a detailed understanding of the effects of the ethylacetoacetate group on the chemistry at the Al center. ²⁷Al NMR shows that in solution Al(OBu ^s )₂(etac) exists as oligomeric species that contain hexa-, penta- and tetra-coordinated Al. When dissolved in ethanol, Al(OBu ^s )₂(etac) undergoes exchange reactions with solvent as shown by ¹³C NMR, which strongly influence the nature of the species in equilibrium, favoring the formation of pentacoordinated Al sites. The effects of changes in reaction conditions on the species formed on hydrolysis were followed by ²⁷Al, ¹³C NMR and infrared spectroscopies. These techniques indicate that the etac groups are much less susceptible to hydrolysis than the butoxy groups. Some of the etac groups survive to hydrolysis procedure, thus preventing complete condensation of the oxide network.     

基于NMR技术的溶菌酶在琼脂糖凝胶中的动力学研究

运用脉冲梯度场测量自扩散系数及自旋自旋弛豫时间测量核磁共振技术对鸡蛋清溶菌酶(HEWL)在琼脂糖凝胶中的动力学进行了研究.试验结果表明,HEWL在琼脂糖凝胶中的自扩散系数及自旋自旋弛豫时间较其在纯乙酸钠溶液中变小,说明琼脂糖凝胶的三维网状结构使HEWL分子整体运动及局部运动都受到阻碍.并且随着琼脂糖浓度的增大,凝胶网孔尺寸不断减小,HEWL分子运动受限程度加剧,从而蛋白质分子可以较长时间内停留在高浓度区,分子间更容易互相碰撞,发生反应,晶核生长得以促进.同时琼脂糖凝胶较小流体力学网孔尺寸抑制聚晶或沉淀的出现,晶体质量获得提高.     

On the stability of Al<Subscript>13</Subscript> Keggin cation in aqueous hydrogen peroxide solutions

We report the first attempt to study the behavior of the [AlO₄Al1₂(OH)₂₅(H₂O)₁₁]⁶⁺ (Al₁₃) Keggin cation (KC) in water–peroxide solutions. Addition of hydrogen peroxide into an aqueous solution containing the Al₁₃ KC reduces pH due to the acidity of hydrogen peroxide. According to the ²⁷Al NMR studies of water–peroxide solutions prepared just before the NMR experiment, with their pH adjusted to the initial value of 5.5 with aqueous NaOH, the Al₁₃ KC concentration decreases immediately once hydrogen peroxide is added to the initial system. Addition of 18.2 wt % hydrogen peroxide to the initial 0.88 mM Al₁₃ solution gives rise to a fourfold decline in Al₁₃ polyoxo cation concentration to 0.22 mM. Then, the KC concentration in the test system remains unchanged for 1 week. Large hydrogen peroxide amounts (27.9 wt % or higher) added to the initial system almost completely degrade the KC. Sodium sulfate added to the initial water–peroxide solution of Al₁₃ chloride where the hydrogen peroxide concentration is 5.5 wt % precipitates the earlier described Al₁₃ sulfate [AlO₄Al₁₂(OH)₂₅(H₂O)₁₁](SO₄)₃ · 16H₂O, where the aluminum polyoxo cation does not contain coordinated hydrogen peroxide molecules, peroxo or hydroperoxo groups as shown by X-ray diffraction.     

27Al NMR study of disproportionation of aryloxy derivatives of alkali-metal aluminum hydrides in tetrahydrofuran

Conclusions We have used²⁷Al NMR to study disproportionation processes in a series of aryloxy derivatives of alkali-metal aluminum hydrides, MAlH_4–n(OAr^m), and have shown that an increase in steric hindrance in the aryl radical increases the stability of the alkali-metal aluminum hydride aryloxy derivatives.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 865–869, April, 1984.The authors wish to thank A. V. Kisin for making the²⁷Al NMR exposures.     

NMR Chemical Shift and Quadrupolar Interaction Parameters of Carbon‐Coordinated 27Al in Aluminium Carbide,Al4C3

Aluminium carbide, Al₄C₃, was characterised by ¹³C and ²⁷Al solid‐state NMR spectroscopy. The ¹³C NMR spectra display two resonances with an intensity ratio of 1:2, which is in agreement with the reported crystal structure. The ²⁷Al NMR spectra of Al₄C₃ under both static and MAS conditions were deconvoluted into two spectral components, belonging to the two aluminium species Al1 and Al2 in the crystal structure of Al₄C₃. The spectral fit allowed for determination of the relatively large quadrupolar coupling constants (χ ≈? 16 MHz) of both ²⁷Al species. One aluminium species displayed a tendency of having a χ of slightly smaller magnitude compared to the other. By carrying out DFT calculations of the EFG tensor at the ²⁷Al sites using the Wien2k software, we could tentatively assign the smaller χ site to be the crystallographic Al1 species. Also, the isotropic chemical shift for the carbon‐coordinated aluminium in Al₄C₃ could be determined, being in the range of 111 to 120 ppm. This is somewhat larger than those shift values observed for ²⁷Al in nitrogen coordination.     

Effect of phenyl group on the structure and formation of transitional alumina from Al (OPh)<Subscript>3</Subscript>

The structure of freshly prepared Al(OPh)₃, its decomposition product, the hydrolyzed products and their structural evolution were investigated employing ²⁷Al MAS NMR spectroscopy, PXRD, TGA/DTA/DSC/FTIR techniques. In the ²⁷Al MAS NMR spectrum of the aluminium phenoxide, three signals with the chemical shift at 3.78, 21 and 45 ppm were observed. The chemical shift at 3.78 and 45 ppm revealed the presence of four and sixfold coordinated aluminum. The signal at 21 ppm corresponded to fivefold coordinated aluminium. When the aluminium phenoxide was directly decomposed in air at 600 °C, it resulted in amorphous product as evidenced from the PXRD pattern. The observed signals with chemical shifts at 10.1, 42, 73.6 ppm in the ²⁷Al MAS NMR spectrum indicated the presence of 6, 5 and 4 coordination for the aluminium atoms suggesting disordered transitional γ-alumina to be the product. The hydrolysis studies of Al(OPh)₃ with excess of water at 70 °C yielded bohemite (γ-AlOOH). The alumina obtained after dehydration at 600 °C was X-ray amorphous. The dehydrated product at 600 °C showed the presence of four and six coordinated aluminium atoms in the ²⁷Al MAS NMR spectrum confirming it to be ordered γ-Al₂O₃. Crystalline γ-Al₂O₃ was obtained on further heating at 800 °C.     

Aluminum Complexes with a Donor Polymer: New Route to Organic/Inorganic Polymer Hybrids

The formation of alumina particles from aluminum salts in the presence of poly(1-vinylimidazole) was investigated by quantitative ²⁷Al NMR, potentiometry and FTIR spectra. The interaction of poly(1-vinylimidazole) with aluminum chloride and nitrate in an aqueous medium stabilizes [AlO₄Al₁₂(OH)₂₄]⁷⁺ and less ordered polymeric particles. The addition of NaOH (NaOH: Al 2) results in water-insoluble organic/inorganic hydrogen-bonded composites. Stabilization of the complexes is realized by cooperative hydrogen N···H—O—Al bonds, without N Al donor-acceptor interactions.     

Synthesis of polyaluminocarbosilane with low branched molecular structure using liquid polysilacarbosilane and aluminum acetylacetonate by high‐pressure method

The synthesis of polyaluminocarbosilane (PACS) using liquid polysilacarbosilane (PSCS) and aluminum acetylacetonate [Al (acac)₃] by a high‐pressure method is reported for the first time. The effects of reaction time, temperature and feed ratio on the structure of PACS are investigated in detail by gel permeation chromatography, Fourier transform‐infrared, ¹H‐NMR, ²⁹Si‐NMR and ²⁷Al‐NMR methods. It was found that the molecular weight and its polydispersity, as well as the branching degree of the molecular structure of PACS, increase with reaction time and temperature. Increasing the weight percentage of Al (acac)₃ has a similar effect as temperature. Combined with the gas chromatography–mass spectroscopy results, the reaction mechanism is proposed, which contains three main reactions: (i) cleavage and rearrangement reaction of PSCS; (ii) silicon‐free radicals react with Al (acac)₃, leading to cleavage of O=C and/or O‐C bonds and formation of AlO_x ligands; and (iii) conversion reaction of Al ligands from AlO₆ into AlO₅ and AlO₄. It is also found that PACS prepared by high‐pressure method has a lower branched molecular structure in comparison to its analog prepared under ambient pressure conditions, and it is achieved to increase the molecular weight and ceramic yield of PACS, which is beneficial for the processing and overall quality of the final product.     

Aluminum-27 NMR Investigations of Aqueous and Methanolic Aluminosilicate Solutions

Aluminum-27 NMR spectroscopy was used to characterize aqueous and methanolic alkaline solutions of tetramethylammonium (TMA) aluminosilicates. Aluminosilicate solutions have been prepared with different concentrations of silicon [0.577–1.24% (w/w)], aluminum [0.0022–0.239% (w/w)], methanol [0.0–0.70% (w/w)] and H₂O [0.23–90% (w/w)]. All solutions contain the same ratio of Si/TMA = 1 and Si/Al molar ratios between 0.5 and 25.²⁷Al NMR spectra of TMA aluminosilicate solutions are characterized by a variety of aluminosilicate species such as q¹(Al1OSi), q²(Al2OSi), q³(Al3OSi) and q⁴(Al4OSi). Aluminum-27 NMR spectra of TMA aluminosilicate solutions indicate that considerable changes occurred by changing the Si/Al ratio. The distribution of aluminosilicate species was affected by the presence of the methanol and the method of mixing the silicate and aluminosilicate solutions. A methanolic aluminosilicate solution needs about twice the time required for an aqueous aluminosilicate solution to reach a steady state, i.e., the latter takes 36 h to reach steady state. Results with the same concentration of silicon and aluminum show that the formation and distribution of aluminosilicate species are strongly dependent on the solvent comprising the silicate and aluminate solutions.     

Zur Kenntnis der Phase BaO · Al2O3 · 7 H2O

On the Compound BaO · Al₂O₃ · 7 H₂O On the basis of investigations using ²⁷Al, ¹H NMR, IR and thermoanalytical methods for the compound BaO · Al₂O₃ · 7 H₂O a constitution as Ba_n[Al₂(OH)₈]_n · 3n H₂O with condensed AlO₆ groups, sharing edges, is proposed. Relations between the Ba/Al ratio and the constitution of anions of barium aluminate hydrates are discussed.     

Sol-Gel Synthesis of Transparent Alumina Gel and Pure Gamma Alumina by Urea Hydrolysis of Aluminum Nitrate

-Alumina was synthesized by a sol-gel method with the aluminum ion hydrolysis control performed by urea. The initial saturated Al³⁺/urea solution presented urea coordinated with the aluminum ion, as shown in the ¹³C NMR and ²⁷Al NMR spectra and longitudinal relaxation times, T ₁, from the latter. The substitution of water molecules in the Al³⁺ coordination shell by urea controlled the hydrolysis process and provided an extensive nucleation during the initial steps of the aluminum hydroxide formation due to urea thermolysis at 90°C. The resulting sol, composed of Al(OH)₃ nanoparticles, coalesced and became a transparent gel permeated by a solution of urea and the polycation ion [Al₁₃O₄(OH)₂₄(H₂O)₁₂]⁷⁺. The freshly prepared gel was transformed, under heating at 300°C, directly to -alumina, characterized by FTIR, ²⁷Al-MAS-NMR and S_BET techniques, without - or -phases, as a consequence of the high degree of homogeneity of the -alumina precursor.     

Mesoporous Alumina from Colloidal Biotemplating of Al Clusters

A simple and green synthesis route was disclosed for the achievement of mesoporous alumina microparticles employing polysaccharide nanoparticles (α‐chitin nanorods) as templates. Pore textures can be tuned by the cationic alumina precursor. Compared to small cations, the use of Al₁₃ and Al₃₀ oxo‐hydroxo clusters leads to better defined and elongated mesopores. Electron microscopy and spectroscopic (¹³C, ²⁷Al NMR, XPS) measurements demonstrated that this is related to the effective coating of α‐chitin nanorods by these pre‐condensed colloids.     

Aluminum speciation and thermal evolution of aluminas resulting from modified Yoldas sols

Aluminas resulting from sols prepared via a modified Yoldas procedure were studied with differential thermal analysis (DTA), differential thermal gravimetrie (DTG), ²⁷Al nuclear magnetic resonance (²⁷Al MAS NMR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) concerning their thermal properties, aluminum speciation and phase content.Hydrolysis of aluminum-sec-butoxide in aluminum nitrate solutions allowed to prepare stable sols with varying molar ratios, solids contents and pH values. Resulting sols contained different aluminum species including also Al₁₃ polycations. Sol preparation conditions also determined aluminum speciation in solid products obtained after thermal treatments of gels obtained from these sols. Al₁₃ polycations and AlO₅ species were found to play an important role for thermally induced transformation from amorphous products via eta-Al₂O₃ to alpha-Al₂O₃. Intermediately formed eta-Al₂O₃ promotes the phase transformation to alpha-Al₂O₃.