Ab initio investigation of the electron structure in bis-Cu+ acetylene and vinylidene complexes

[Cu(-C₂H₂)₂]⁺, [Cu(-CCH₂)₂]⁺ and [Cu(-C₂H₂) (-CCH₂]⁺ complexes have been studied by the ab initio double-zeta basis set method. It has been established that all calculated compounds are stable to decomposition into two C₂H₂ molecules and Cu⁺ cation and into one C₂H₂ molecules and the respective monocomplex. Calculation results suggest the possibility of intramolecular acetylene-vinylidene rearrangement in the coordination sphere of Cu⁺.

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ab initio : [Cu(-C₂H₂)₂]⁺, [Cu(-CCH₂)₂]⁺, [Cu(-C₂H₂) (-CCH₂)]⁺. C₂H₂ Cu⁺ C₂H₂ . - Cu⁺.

     

Thermische Zersetzung des Lithiumhexacyanoferrats(III)

Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von Lithiumhexacyanoferrat (III) in Luft führt in drei Temperaturbereichen, d.h. zwischen 250 und 400°, 500 und 650° und 925 und 1000° zur Bildung ferromagnetischer Produkte. Durch Röntgendiffraktionsuntersuchung und magnetische Messungen wurde bewiesen, daß im ersten Temperaturbereich-Fe₂O₃ die für die ferromagnetischen Eigenschaften der Zersetzungsprodukte verantwortliche Phase ist, während in den anderen Bereichen diese Eigenschaften durch Lithiumferrit der Formel Li_0.5Fe_2.5O₄ verursacht werden.

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The thermal decomposition of lithium hexacyanoferrate (III) in air leads to the formation of ferromagnetic products in three temperature ranges, namely 250–400°, 500–650° and 925–1000°. By X-ray diffraction studies and magnetic measurements it has been proved that in the first temperature region-Fe₂O₃ is the phase responsible for the ferromagnetic properties of the decomposition products, whereas in the other regions these properties are due to the presence of the lithium ferrite Li_0.5Fe_2.5O₄.

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Résumé La décomposition thermique du ferricyanure de lithium dans l'air conduit à des produits ferromagnétiques dans trois intervalles de température: 250–400°, 500–650° et 925–1000°. Par diffraction des rayons X et mesures magnétiques, on montre que lors de la première étape de décomposition c'est l'oxyde-Fe₂O₃ qui est responsable des propriétés ferromagnétiques des produits de décomposition, tandis que pour les deux autres étapes, le ferromagnétisme est dû à la présence de ferrite de lithium de formule Li_0.5Fe_2.5O₄.

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-()- : 250–400°, 500–650° 925–1000°. - , , , , -Fe₂O₃. Li_0.5Fe_2.5O₄.

     

Trends in the high-temperature heat capacities of ternary chalcopyrite semiconductors

The anharmonic contribution to the heat capacity of any chalcopyrite semiconductor A^IB^IIIC ₂ ^VI or A^IIB^IVC ₂ ^V is evaluated. It is shown that the degree of lattice anharmonicity decreases with increasing atomic weight of the constituent atoms of the compounds, and there is no essential difference in the degree of lattice anharmonicity of the two groups of compounds. Except for CdGeAs₂, the trend in the Grüneisen constants is the same.

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Zusammenfassung Der anharmonische Beitrag zur Wärmekapazität verschiedener Halbleiterverbindungen A^IB^IIIC ₂ ^VI und A^IIB^IVC ₂ ^V vom Chalkopyrit-Typ wird bestimmt. Es wird gezeigt, dass die Gitteranharmonizität mit steigender relativer Atommasse der Bestandteile der Verbindungen abnimmt und dass keine wesentlichen Unterschiede in der Gitteranharmonizität beider Gruppen von Verbindungen bestehen. Der Trend der Grüneisen-Konstanten ist der gleiche, ausgenommen bei CdGeAs₂.

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^IIII ₂ ^{VI IIIV} ₂ ^V . , , , . , CdGeAs₂.

     

Distribution of137Cs,40K,238U and232Th in soils from Northern Venezuela

More than one hundred undisturbed soil samples from Northern Venezuela and the islands of Margarita and Los Roques have been analyzed for¹³⁷Cs,⁴⁰K,²³⁸U and²³²Th by -ray spectroscopy. The specimens were taken from between 5–10 cm below the earth's surface. Thus, they are valid not only for the¹³⁷Cs deposition studies but also for the estimation of the natural -ray dose from primordial radionuclides that form the terrestrial component. The concentration of⁴⁰K was directly determined from its 1461 keV -ray, while those of¹³⁷Cs,²³⁸U and²³²Th were performed using a -ray from one of their daughter radionuclides: the 661 keV -ray of^137mBa for¹³⁷Cs, the 1760 keV -ray of²¹⁴Bi for²³⁸U and the 2620 keV -ray of²⁰⁸Tl for²³²Th. Finally, the concentration values were compared with those of global estimates.     

Acid-base properties of supported vanadium oxide catalyst

Reduction of V₂O₅/Al₂O₃ and V₂O₅/silica-alumina produced Lewis acid sites which could strongly adsorb CO (heat of adsorption: 90 kJ/mol). Such strong acid sites were not formed in the cases of V₂O₅/SiO₂ and V₂O₅/MgO. V₂O₅ loaded on Al₂O₃ interacted with the basic sites of alumina but not with the acidic sites, while the V₂O₅ on silica-alumina interacted with the acidic sites of the silica-alumina and decreased its acidity.

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V₂O₅/Al₂O₃ V₂O₅/SiO₂–Al₂O₃ , CO ( 90 /). V₂O₅/SiO₂ V₂O₅/MgO . V₂O₅, Al₂O₃, , , V₂O₅ SiO₂–Al₂O₃ - .

     

Thermal conductivity measurements on samples with low cross-sections

A simple, low-cost apparatus has been designed and constructed for measurement of the thermal conductivities of samples with low cross-sections (10^–7 m²). This apparatus has been used to determine variations in the thermal conductivity of the metallic glass Fe₈₀B₂₀ (Metglas 2605) in the crystallization process induced by thermal treatment.In spite of the simplicity, the deviations from the real values of thermal conductivities measured have been lower than 8%, which has proved to be satisfactory for establishing the glass formation, temperature, T₈, from changes in thermal conductivity.

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Zusammenfassung Eine einfache, billige Apparatur zur Messung der Wärmeleitfähigkeit von Proben mit kleinen Querschnitten (10^–7 m²) wurde entworfen und gebaut. Die Apparatur wurde zur Bestimmung von Veränderungen der Wärmeleitfähigkeit des metallischen Glases Fe₈₀B₂₀ (Mctglass 2605) während des durch thermische Behandlung ausgelösten Kristallisationsprozesses benutzt. Trotz der Einfachkeit betrug die Abweichung von den gemessenen tatsächlichen Wärmeleitfähigkeitswerten weniger als 8%, was sich als ausreichend für die Ermittlung der Glasbildungstemperatur 7₉ aus Veränderungen der Wärmeleitfähigkeit erwiesen hat.

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( 10^–7 ₄). Fe₈₀B₂₀ 2605) , . , 8%, _g .

     

Kinetics of thermal decomposition of pyrite in an inert atmosphere

The thermal decomposition of pyrite in an inert atmosphere was studied in order to obtain a detailed knowledge of the kinetics and mechanism of the reaction 2 FeS₂=2FeS+S₂, which is one of the methods of producing elementary sulphur. The process was studied under isothermal conditions at temperatures of 600, 660, 700, 750, 800 and 850 °C in a nitrogen atmosphere, by means of a thermobalance. The rate-controlling processes were determined and their kinetic parameters were calculated. The optimum temperature for the process was found to be 800 °C.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde die thermische Zersetzung von Pyrit in inerter Atmosphäre bestimmt, um detaillierte Informationen über Kinetik und Mechanismus der Reaktion 2 FeS₂=2FeS+S₂, einer der Darstellungsreaktionen von elementarem Schwefel zu erlangen. Der Vorgang wurde mittels einer Thermowaage unter isothermen Bedingungen bei Temperaturen von 600, 660, 700, 750, 800 und 850 °C untersucht. Es wurden die geschwindigkeitsbestimmenden Schritte bestimmt und deren kinetische Parameter errechnet. Als Optimumtemperatur für diesen Prozeß erwies sich 800 °C.

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- 2FeS₂=2FeS + S₂, . 600, 660, 700, 750, 800 850 ° . , 800°.

     

Ruthenium clusters containing the [2.2] paracyclophane ligand: Recent developments in arene-cluster chemistry

In this article we review the synthesis, reactivity, and characterization of a number of clusters bearing the [2.2] paracyclophane ligand with nuclearities ranging from two to eight. Particular attention is focused on the different coordination modes that paracyclophane adopts; these being µ₁- ⁶, µ₂- ³ : ³, µ₃- ¹ : ² : ², and µ₃- ² : ² : ². Structural modifications which take place within the ring system on bonding in these various modes are also discussed.     

On the initial treatment of kinetic data

The kinetic methods usually employed to determine reaction orders involve some sort of mathematical approximation and provide values approximate and very often discrepant. Three methods are reported to determine accurate reaction orders without introducing approximations.

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, , , , . .

     

Relative reactivities of phosphites in reactions with hydrotrioxides

Studies of the interaction of hydrotrioxides ROOOH of ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, 1,1-dimetoxyethane, 1,1-diethoxyethane, benzaldehyde and tetrahydrofuran with trimethyl triisopropyl, tributyl, triallyl, triphenyl and tri-o-chresyl phosphites (RO)₃P have revealed that in mild conditions ROOOH rapidly and selectively oxidizes (RO)₃P to the corresponding phosphates. The reaction stoichiometry has been established. Aromatic phosphites are shown to be of inferior reactivity to ROOOH as compared with aliphatic phosphites.

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, 1-, 2-, 1-, 2-, 1,1-, 1,1-, -, -, -, -, -, -, -- (RO)₃P. ROOOH (RO)₃P . . , ROOOH .

     

Preparation and investigations of polyimides III

Polyamide acid powders of pyromellitic dianhydride and 4,4-diaminodiphenyl ether base were prepared in tetrahydrofuran, in the heterogeneous phase. The imidization of these powders was investigated by thermogravimetric, calorimetric and mass-spectrometric methods.According to the TG and DSC data, the temperatures of the beginning and maximum rate of imidization increase with increasing temperature and duration of imidization.A linear relationship has been found to exist between the weight loss and the reaction heat of the imidization process. The reaction heat corresponding to unit weight loss increases with decreasing molecular weight.Dicarboxylic anhydrides, applied as chain-terminators, do not affect the thermal properties of polyamide acids to an appreciable extent.Imidization has been found to be a complex process, in which decomposition of polyamide acids also takes place besides dehydrocyclization. The kinetics of imidization are satisfactorily described by a first-order dehydrocyclization and a parallel first-order decomposition. The weight loss during imidization is higher than the loss calculated on the basis of dehydrocyclization, which must be due to the release of the decomposition products of the polyamide acid, the release of solvated or complexed tetrahydrofuran, or that of possible oligomeric clusters.

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Zusammenfassung Polyamidsäurepulver von Pyromellitdianhydrid und 4,4-Diamino-diphenyläther wurden in Tetrahydrofuran in heterogener Phase hergestellt. Die Imidisierung dieser Pulver wurde durch thermogravimetrische, kalorimetrische und Massenspektrometrische Methoden verfolgt.Nach TG- und DSC-Angaben steigt die Temperatur des Beginns und der Maximalgeschwindigkeit der Imidisierung mit steigender Temperatur und Imidisierungsdauer an.Ein linearer Zusammenhang wurde zwischen Gewichtsverlust und Reaktionswärme des Imidisierungsvorgangs gefunden. Die der Einheit des Gewichtsverlustes entsprechende Reaktionswärme nimmt mit abnehmendem Molekulargewicht zu.Als Kettenende angewandte Dicarboxylanhydride beeinflussen die thermischen Eigenschaften der Polyamidsäuren nicht in merklichem Maße.Es wurde festgestellt, daß die Imidisierung ein komplexer Vorgang ist, in dem außer der Dehydrocyclisierung auch eine Zersetzung der Polyamidsäuren stattfindet. Die Kinetik der Imidisierung kann durch eine Dehydrocyclisierung erster Ordnung und eine parallele Zersetzungsreaktion erster Ordnung befriedigend beschrieben werden. Der Gewichtsverlust während der Imidisierung ist höher als der aufgrund der Dehydrocyclisierung berechnete Verlust, was der Abspaltung von Zersetzungsprodukten der Polyamidsäure, der Freisetzung von solvatiertem oder komplexgebundenem Tetrahydrofuran oder eventueller oligomerer Einschlüsse zuzuschreiben ist.

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Résumé Les polyamides en poudre résultant du dianhydride pyromellitique et de l'éther 4,4-diaminodiphénylique ont été préparés en phase hétérogène dans le té trahydrofuranne. La formation d'imides à partir de ces poudres a été étudiée par thermogravimétrie, calorimétrie et spectrométrie de masse.D'après les résultats obtenus par TG et DSC, les températures du début de la formation d'imide et la vitesse maximale de la réaction augmentent avec l'accroissement de la température et de la durée de la réaction.On a trouvé une corrélation linéaire entre la perte de poids et la chaleur de formation de l'imide. La chaleur de réaction correspondant à l'unité de perte de poids augmente quand le poids moléculaire diminue.Les anhydrides dicarboxyliques utilisés en bouts de chaines n'ont pas d'effet appréciable sur les propriétés thermiques des polyamides.On a établi que la formation d'imide est un processus complexe, au cours duquel, outre la déshydrocyclomérisation, une décomposition des polyamides a également lieu. La cinétique de la réaction peut être décrite de façon satisfaisante par une déshydrocyclomérisation du premier ordre et une réaction de décomposition parallèle également du premier ordre. Lors de la formation d'imide la perte de poids est plus élevée que celle calculée à partir de la déshydrocyclomé risation, ce qui provient sans doute du dégagement des produits de décomposition du polyamide, du dégagement du tétrahydrofuranne solvaté ou complexé ou bien de celui des inclusions oligomères éventuelles.

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4,4- . , - . , . . , , . , , . , , , . . , , . , .

     

Ligand exchange between bis-acetylacetonato cobalt(II) and organotin compounds SnR2Cl2 (R=Ph, Et), II. Mechanism of ligand exchange between acetylacetonate complexes of Co(II)

Ligand exchange between the compounds Co(AA)₂Py₂ and Co(AA)Clpy_x (x=1 or 3) formed in the, system, CO(AA)₂–SnR₂Cl₂(R=Ph, Et) in chloroform with pyridine has been established to be catalyzed by SnR₂Cl₂. An interpretation of the catalytic action of SnR₂Cl₂ is suggested.

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, Co(AA₂py₂ Co(AA)Clpy_x (x=1 3) (Co(AA)₂–SnR₂Cl₂ (R=Ph, Et) , SnR₂Cl₂. SnR₂Cl₂.

     

The dependence of build-up233U,232U,233Pa and fission products from ThO2 irradiated in HFETR on integral thermal neutron fluxes and neutron spectra

In this paper the dependence of build-up²³³U,²³²U,²³³Pa and fission products from ThO₂ irradiated in HFETR on integral thermal neutron fluxes and neutron spectra have been investigated. The yields of all above nuclides in ThO₂ increase with the increase of integral thermal neutron fluxes at different neutron spectra. The values of²³³U/²³²Th increase with the increases of _th and decreases with the increase of fast/thermal neutron ratios (_f/_th). The values of²³²U/²³³U increase with the increase of both _th and _f/_th ratio. The amount of fission products relative to original irradiated thorium decreases with the increase of _f/_th ratios. These results could be used to evaluate the behaviour of thorium-based nuclear fuel in reactor.     

Determination of the surface acidity of solid catalysts

A novel method has been developed for determining the surface acidity of white, as well as deeply colored porous solids. The method, which was tested on Al₂O₃, SiO₂–MgO–Al₂O₃ and Fe₂O₃ catalysts, is based on the adsorption of pyridine or benzylamine on acidic sites and subsequent displacement of the adsorbed bases by n-butylamine. A linear correlation was found between the concentration of acidic sites on Al₂O₃ and Fe₂O₃ catalysts and their activity in the dehydration oftert-butyl alcohol.

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, . , Al₂O₃, SiO₂–MgO–Al₂O₃ Fe₂O₃, -. Al₂O₃ Fe₂O₃ - .

     

On the nature of surface sites for heterolytic dissociation of hydrogen on Al2O3

A quantum-chemical analysis of the models for geminal OH groups of Al₂O₃ and of the processes of their dehydroxylation with further dissociative chemisorption of hydrogen has been carried out. Calculations were performed by the SCF MO LCAO method using STO-3G basis set in terms of the cluster approach.

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OH- Al₂O₃ . , STO-3G .

     

Electronic reflectance spectra of palladium-on-alumina catalysts

The electronic reflectance spectra of palladium-on-alumina catalysts prepared by various procedures from different precursor compounds are discussed. Information is obtained about the chemical state of palladium in the individual steps of preparation.

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-, , -. , .

     

MINDO/3 studies of surface OH groups of alumina

Cluster models for various types of OH groups of alumina have been calculated in terms of the MINDO/3 method. Dependence of the acidity and stretching vibration frequencies of OH groups on the number and coordination of neighboring aluminium atoms has been analyzed.

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MINDO/3 OH- . OH- .

     

Catalytic properties of plantinized polycyanogens

The effect of various inorganic polymers on the catalytic activity and selectivity of platinum in the hydrogenation of 4-chloronitrobenzene and dinitrotoluene has been studied. Platinized iron-containing polycyanogens are less active but more selective catalysts for the hydrogenation of 4-chloronitrobenzene than Pt/C or Pt/BaSO₄.

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4- . , , , 4-, Pt/C Pt/BaSO₄.

     

Triterpene Glycosides of Astragalus and Their Genins. LXI. Occurrence of Cycloartane 6-O-Monodesmosides

Cyclosiversigenin 6-O--L-rhamnopyranoside and 6-O--D-glucopyranoside were isolated fromAstragalus coluteocarpusBoiss. (Leguminosae) andAstragalus dissectusB. Fedtsch. et N. Ivanova, respectively. Cyclosiversigenin 5-O--L-rhamnopyranoside was shown to be an artifact forAstragalus coluteocarpus.Thus, the cyclosiversigenin 6-O--D-glucopyranoside that was isolated from certainAstragalusspecies is hypothesized also to be an artifact. Glycosylation of the 6 -hydroxyl group of cycloartanes by D-glucose and D-xylose, in contrast with other substituents, does not change the low-field position of the PMR signal of the 4-CH ₃ group (1.65 2.01 ppm) that is caused by the influence of deuteropyridine directly on the 6 -hydroxyl. Obviously one of the hydroxyls of the -D-glucopyranoside or -D-xylopyranoside residues has the same effect in this instance.     

Determination of Caffeine Using a Simple Graphite Pencil Electrode with Square-Wave Anodic Stripping Voltammetry

A simple commercial graphite pencil electrode (GPE) was utilized for monitoring caffeine using the square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWASV) method. This method was applied to determine the caffeine levels in several tea samples, which yielded a relative error of 1% in the concentrations. Caffeine was deposited at 0.0V (vs. Ag/AgCl), then reduced at +1.40V to strip it on the GPE. Optimal experimental conditions for the analysis were found to be as follows: pH value of 9 for the medium; deposition potential of 0.0V; deposition time of 120s; SW frequency of 25Hz; SW amplitude of 45mV, and step potential of 6mV. Given these optimum conditions, a linear range was observed within the concentration of 0500mgL^–1. At caffeine concentrations of 50.0, 250.0, and 500.0mgL^–1, the relative standard deviations in measured concentrations (n=12) were 0.19, 0.09, and 0.11%, respectively. The detection limit was found to be 9.2mgL^–1, which is comparable with the result obtained using a carbon paste electrode, equivalent to 8.2mgL^–1.