Influence of cobalt phthalocyanine: Deposited onto the particles of mixed Cd/CuxS suspensions on photocatalytic evolution of hydrogen from aqueous solutions of Na2S

Deposition of water-insoluble cobalt phthalocyanine CoPc onto the particles of mixed suspensions of CdS and Cu_xS can increase the rate of photoinduced evolution of H₂ from Na₂S and Na₂SO₃ solutions. At [Na₂S]=5×10^–2 M, the rate of photocatalytic reaction is almost doubled upon deposition of 6.4×10^–10 mol CoPc onto 4×10^–5 mol of CdS and of 2.9×10^–8 mol of CoPc onto 10^–5 mol of Cu_xS. At [Na₂S]=10^–1 M, which is close to the optimal concentration of Na₂S, the deposition of CoPc can provide only a 30% increase of the reaction rate.

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, CoPc CdS/Cu_xS H₂ Na₂S Na₂SO₃. Na₂S=5·10^–2 M 6.4·10^–10 CoPc 4·10^–5 CdS 2.9·10^–8 CoPc 10^–5 Cu_xS. Na₂S=10^–1 M, CoPc 30% .

     

Coal ash as an absorbent to remove SO2, and its activity change in NO?NH3 reaction

After being activated with NaOH aqueous solution, coal ash showed a maximal sorption capacity of about 2 cm³ SO₂/g ash. Catalytic activity of coal ash for the NO–NH₃ reaction was gradually depressed by the presence of a small amount of SO₂. SEM photographs and X-ray diffractograms of the ash samples gave additional information about the physico-chemical structure of the ashes.

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, NaOH, — 2 SO₂/ . SO₂. - - .

     

Kinetic analysis of consecutive reactions using TG and DSC techniques

A complex mechanism of thermal degradation processes was postulated for the reaction type , and a theoretical analysis of DTG and DSC curves was followed by corresponding mathematical simulation. In this scheme, compoundS represents a volatile product (e.g. gas and/or vapor), which is a necessary assumption in order to explain the differences in results which can arise after the kinetic analysis of DTG and DSC experimental data.Mathematical simulation was performed with different values of the Arrhenius parameter for both reaction rate constants (k ₁, andk ₂) in the range 83.1–291.0 kJ/mol for the activation energy and with corresponding values for the frequency factor (10⁵–10¹⁹ min^–1). The influence of endothermic heat effects (50–200 kJ/mol) in the reactionsAE andRS was also investigated. The calculated rates of mass and heat change (DTG and DSC), for different heating rates, showed that the maximum values of the two curves are reached at different temperatures. The non-uniformity of the DTG and DSC maxima depends on the difference between the values of the reaction rate constants and their temperature sensitivities (E ₁ andE ₂) and also on the heating rate.The theoretical analysis performed demonstrated the possibility of determining the reaction rate parameters (k ₁ andk ₂) in the case of consecutive first-order reactions, by using simultaneous TG and DSC analysis.The proposed theoretical analysis is supported by experimental DTG/DSC data concerning the pyrolysis of oil shale, which were interpreted in terms of consecutive reactions.

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Zusammenfassung Unter Annahme eines komplexen Mechanismus für thermische Abbauprozesse wurde für den Reaktionstyp eine theoretische analyse von DTG- und DSC-Kurven, gefolgt von einer entsprechenden mathematischen Simulation durchgeführt. Hier stellt die VerbindungS ein flüchtiges Produkt dar (lias oder Dampf), was eine notwendige Bedingung zur Erklärung von unterschiedlichen Ergebnissen nach der kinetischen Analyse der experimentellen DTG- und DSC-Daten ist. Bei der mathematischen Simulation wurden unterschiedliche Arrheniusparameterwerte benutzt, für beide Reaktionsgeschwindigkeitskonstanten (k₁ und k₂) in einem Intervall von 83,1–291,0 kJ/mol für die Aktivierungsenergie sowie unter Anwendung entsprechender Frequenzfaktoren (10⁵–10¹⁹ min^–1). Für die ReaktionenA R undR S wurde auch der Einfluß von endothermen Wärmeeffekten (50–200 kJ/mol) untersucht. Die berechneten Geschwindigkeiten für die Veränderung von Masse und Wärme (DTG und DSC) bei verschiedenen Aufheizgeschwindigkeiten zeigen, daß beide Kurven ihr Maximum bei unterschiedlichen Temperaturen erreichen. Die Ungleichmäßigkeit der DTG- und DSC-Maxima basiert auf den unterschiedlichen Werten der Reaktionsgeschwindigkeitskonstanten, deren Temperaturempfindlichkeit (E ₁ undE ₂ und hängt auch von der Aufheizgeschwindigkeit ab. Die durchgeführte theoretische Analyse zeigt, daß es mit Hilfe simultaner DTG- und DSC-Untersuchungen möglich ist, im Falle konsekutiver Reaktionen erster Ordnung die Reaktionsgeschwindigkeitsparameter (k ₁ undk ₂) zu bestimmen. Das vorgeschlagene theoretische Analysenverfahren wird am Beispiel der experimentellen DTG/DSC-Daten der Pyrolyse von Ölschiefer und Anwendung konsekutiver Reaktionen illustriert.

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. S (. ), , . ( _{1 2}) 83,1–291,0 · ^–1 (10⁵–10^{19 –1}). (50–200 ·^–1) AR RS. ( ) , . (E ₁ E ₂), . , ₁, ₂ . / , .

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The authors are greatful for financial support to the KFA International Bureau D-5170 Jülich on the German side, and to the Research Fund of the Belgrade Region Business Association for the Exploration, Production and Exploitation of Oil Shales, Belgrade, and SOUR Jugopetrol, Belgrade on the Yugoslavian side.     

Upper bounds to atomic electron densities in position and momentum spaces

Modified functions r ^–(r) and p ^–(p) of the spherically averaged electron densities (r) in position space and (p) in momentum space are found to be convex (i.e., the second derivatives are nonnegative everywhere) for all the 103 ground-state atoms from hydrogen (atomic number Z=1) to lawrencium (Z=103), if the parameters are chosen to be 0.6 and 1.4. The convex property of r ^–(r) and p ^–(p) is used to derive upper bounds to the density functions (r) and (p) in terms of their radial moments r ^s and p ^s or frequency moments ^t and ^t . In most cases, the present bounds are shown to be more general and more accurate than those reported in the literature.     

Hydrogenation of carbon monoxide catalysts prepared by pyrolysis of Co2(CO)8 on various oxide supports

Catalysts prepared by pyrolysis of Co₂(CO)₈ on oxide supports have been studied in the hydrogenation of CO. It is shown that MgO and -Al₂O₃-based catalysts are less active than those supported on SiO₂, TiO₂ and ZrO₂. The application of -Al₂O₃ as a support increases the relative yield of light hydrocarbons.

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, Co₂(CO)₈ , CO. , MgO -Al₂O₃ SiO₂, TiO₂ ZrO₂. -Al₂O₃ .

     

IR-spectroscopic studies of the interaction of pyridine bases with vanadium and molybdenum oxides supported on magnesia

As shown by IR-spectroscopic studies, pyridine bases interacting with V₂O₅ and MoO₃ supported on MgO form hydrogen bonds with surface hydroxyls and coordinate bonds with V and Mo ions. The interaction of 2,6-dimethylpyridine adsorbed on the surface with oxygen leads to the formation of 6-methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, whose formyl group interacts with surface hydroxyls.

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, V₂O₅ MoO₃, MgO, V Mo. 2,6- 6--2-, OH-.

     

Ammonia decomposition on Ir and Pt wires

The rates of ammonia decomposition on polycrystalline Ir and Pd wires were measured at temperatures between 900 and 2000 K and at pressures between 50 and 770 Torr. Rates on Ir were fitted with a Langmuir-Hinshelwood unimolecular reaction rate expression. Rates on Pd could not be fitted with a rate expression, although activation energies were obtained.

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Ir Pd 900–2000 50–770 . Ir --. Pd . .

     

Bestimmung flüchtiger organischer Verbindungen in atmosphärischen Aerosolproben durch thermische Desorption und FID-Detektion

Zusammenfassung Staub- und Aerosolproben werden im Stickstoffstrom im Temperaturbereich 25–420° C einer temperaturprogrammierten thermischen Desorption unterworfen. Die flüchtigen organischen Komponenten werden mittels FID summarisch als volatile organic carbon (VOC) bestimmt. Die Eichung des Analysators erfolgt durch ein Aliphaten-Standardgemisch. Bei Probemengen von 50–100g Aerosol ist eine Bestimmung des VOC-Gehaltes mit einer Reproduzierbarkeit vons=3,5–7 rel.% möglich. Die Nachweisgrenze der Methode liegt für Aerosolproben bei 0,3g VOC.

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Determination of volatile organic components in atmospheric aerosol samples by thermal desorption and FID-detection

Summary Atmospheric dust and aerosol samples are treated in a nitrogen carrier gas stream at the temperature range 25–420° C by temperature programmed desorption. The volatile organic components are detected by FID. Calibration of the analyzer is carried out with a standard mixture of aliphatic hydrocarbons. The result is expressed as volatile organic carbon (VOC). The reproducibility of the method for aerosol samples (sample weight 50–100g) is in the range of 3,5–7% r. s. d. The detection limit of the method is 0,3g VOC.

     

Evaluation of the Compression Behavior of Paracetamol Tablets Produced by Dispersion in β-Cyclodextrin. Part I: Scanning Electron Microscopic Study of Tablets

The compression behaviour of three powder products of Paracetamol–-cyclodextrin solid dispersions (PAR--CD SD) and PAR alone were evaluated using the method of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The four powder products were: PAR, PAR–-CD physical mixture, kneaded solid dispersion of PAR–-CD and spray dried solid dispersion of PAR–-CD (PAR–-CD ratio of 1 : 1 w/w). By observing the surface, side and broken surface of each tablet sample under different magnifications the compression behaviour, mechanism of consolidation and deformability of particles were evaluated. PAR alone and the PAR–-CD physical mixture were compressed by the brittle fracture mechanism; the PAR–-CD kneaded solid dispersion showed a good plastical deformation. With PAR–-CD spray dried solid dispersion a good plastic deformation and mechanism of cool sintering were postulated. The influence of -CD on the compression behavior of the PAR was proved. The results obtained by the SEM method are well correlated with physicopharmaceutical parameters (crushing strength, disintegration time, friability, elastic recovery and tensile strength) of the tablets.     

Influence of the nonmetallic component in binary chromium compounds on their catalytic activity in carbon monoxide oxidation

Oxidation kinetics of carbon monoxide on chromium carbide, nitride and boride has been studied. The activity of chromium compounds was compared with the electronic state of the chromium atom according to XPS data. A reaction mechanism is proposed and an assumption is made on the predominant effect of the nonmetallic component on the character of change in the catalytic activity of chromium compounds.

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Infrared study of photooxidation of nitrogen oxides and ammonia adsorbed on alumina

Changes in the IR spectra of nitrogen oxides and ammonia adsorbed on Al₂O₃ caused by UV irradiation indicate that in the presence of gaseous or liquid (–196°C) O₂ photooxidation takes place, resulting mostly in the formation of surface NO ₃ ^– ions.

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- - , Al₂O₃, , (–196°C) NO ₃ ^– .

     

Synthesis and thermal decomposition of double dimethylammonium sulphate hexahydrates of aluminium and chromium

Double sulphates of trivalent aluminium and chromium with dimethylammonium, with general formula (CH₃NH₂M(SO_{4 2}·6H₂O, were synthesized and studied by means of thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis over the range 20–600 °C under dynamic conditions in a flow of dry nitrogen or air, and with the methods of chemical analysis. An X-ray powder diffraction study of the above compound was also undertaken. It is assumed that dimethylammonium aluminium sulphate hexahydrate and dimethylammonium chromium sulphate hexahydrate are isostructural. The mechanism of thermal decomposition of these double salts is also suggested.

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Zusammenfassung Verbindungen der Formel (CH₃)₂NH₂M(SO₄)₂·6H₂O mit M=Al(III) oder Cr(III) wurden synthetisiert und mittels TG und DTA im Intervall 20–600 °C unter dynamischen Bedingungen in bewegtem trockenen Stickstoff-oder Luftstrom sowie mittels chemischer Analyse untersucht. Auf Grund einer ebenfalls durchgeführten röntgenografischen Pulvermethode wurde festgestellt, daß Dimethylammonium-aluminiumsulfat-hexahydrat sowie Dimethylammoniumchromsulfat-hexahydrat isostrukturell sind. Ein Mechanismus für die thermische Zersetzung dieser Doppelsalze wird ebenfalls vorgeschlagen.

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(CH₃)₂NH₂M(SO₄)₂· 6H₂O, 20–600° . , . .

     

Effect of bond energies of a catalyst with reacting atoms on the selectivity of CO hydrogenation over metals

In hydrogenation over metals (M)_j carbon monoxide is adsorbed as a molecule. C–O bond rupture in partially hydrogenated complex, MCHOH, leads to MO and MCH₂ and then to hydrocarbons, while transformation of MCHOH into MCH₂OH gives alcohols and other oxygen-containing compounds. Selectivity towards hydrocarbons increases with increasing energy of M–O bonds.

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(M) . C–O MCHOH MO MCH₂ — ; MCHOH MCH₂OH . M–O.

     

Chemiluminescent method to measure generation rates of active centers in reaction of hydrogen peroxide with hemin and pyridinehemichrome

A chemiluminescent method was used to measure generation rates of active intermediates in the interaction of hemin with hydrogen peroxide with and without pyridine at pH=8–9. The effect of various inhibitors in these two cases has been examined.

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pH=8+9. .

     

Kinetic analysis of thermogravimetric data. XX. Study of the thermal decomposition of some tetrathiocyanato-diamino-chromate complexes with derivatograph

The thermal decompositions of 8 complexes of the type A · H[Cr(NCS)₄(am)₂] (A=NH₃, pyridine,-picoline or aniline, andam=NH₃ or aniline) and of 14 complexes of the type M[Cr(NCS)₄(am)₂] (M=K, Ag, Tl, 1/2 Cd, 1/2 Pb or 1/3 Bi, andam=NH₃, benzylamine or aniline derivatives) were studied by means of a derivatograph. In the case of the A · H salts the formation of Cr(NCS)₃ was observed as a labile intermediate. Characteristic temperatures are discussed in terms of the polarizing effect of the outer sphere cations and of the nucleophilic character of the ligands. The results are compared with those obtained in the thermal decompositions of the analogous salts of the complex acid H₃[Cr(NCS)₆].

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Zusammenfassung Die thermische Zersetzung von 8 Komplexverbindungen des Typs A ·H[Cr(NCS)₄(am)₂] (A=NH₃, Pyridin, -Picolin, Anilin und am=NH₃ und Anilin) und von 14 Komplexen des Typs M[Cr(NCS)₄(am)₂] (M=K, Ag, Tl, 1/2 Cd, 1/2 Pb, 1/3 Bi und am=NH₃, Anilin und Anilinderivate) wurde mit dem Derivatographen untersucht. Im Falle der A. H Salze wird die Bildung von Cr(NCS)₃ als labiles Zwischenprodukt beobachtet. Die charakteristischen Temperaturen und kinetischen Parameter werden abgeleitet und auf der Basis der molekularen Struktur erörtert. Im Falle der M Salze werden die DTAPeaks aufgrund des Polarisationseffektes der Kationen der äußeren Sphäre und des nukleophilen Charakters der Liganden diskutiert. Die Ergebnisse werden mit jenen der thermischen Zersetzung der analogen Salze des H₃[Cr(NCS)₆] Komplexes verglichen.

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A. H[Cr(NCS)₄ ()₂], — , , - , «» . M[Cr(NCS)₄ ()₂], -, Ag, Tl, 1/2 Cd, 1/2Pb 1/3 Bi, « » — , . . Cr(NCS)₃, . , . , - . H₃[Cr(NCS)₆].

     

A thermal X-RAY and resistivity study of the heusler alloy Cu2NiSn

The compound Cu₂NiSn was analyzed by DTA, X-ray and electrical resistivity measurements. No single-phase structure was found at room temperature. The alloy decomposes upon heating, starting at 160°, forming copper and two hcp structures. At 500° the Heusler structure is restored. Electrical resistivity results are discussed in terms of Markowitz's theory for disordered metals.

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Zusammenfassung Die Verbindung Cu₂NiSn wurde durch DTA, Röntgen- und elektrische Widerstandsmessungen analysiert. Keine Einphasenstruktur wurde bei Zimmertemperatur gefunden. Die Legierung zersetzt sich beim Erhitzen ab 160°, wobei Kupfer und zwei hcp-Strukturen gebildet werden. Bei 500° wird die Heusler-Struktur wieder hergestellt. Die Ergebnisse der elektrischen Widerstandsmessungen werden aufgrund der Markowitzschen Theorie für ungeordnete Metalle diskutiert.

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Résumé Le composé Cu₂NiSn a été examiné par ATD, rayons X et mesures de résistance électrique. A température ambiante on n'a pas trouvé de structure correspondant à une phase unique. L'alliage se décompose par chauffage à partir de 160° en formant du cuivre et deux structures hcp. A 500° la structure Heusler est rétablie. On discute les résultats des mesures de résistance électrique à partir de la théorie de Markowitz pour des métaux désordonnés.

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Cu₂NiSn , . . , 160° . 500° . a .

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Work supported in part by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPq) and Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos (FINEP).     

Study of the thermal decomposition of solids in a fluidized bed, III

The influence of the air humidity upon the thermal decomposition of diammonium hydrogen phosphate was studied in a fluidized bed, under isothermal conditions. It was found that the increase of the decomposition rate is influenced directly by the partial pressure of the water vapour in the air, and indirectly by the working temperature. The moisture effect is explained by the salt hydrolysis in the water condensed on the grain surface. The energy of activation of the thermal decomposition decreases when the air humidity increases.

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Zusammenfassung Der Einfluß der Luftfeuchtigkeit auf die thermische Zersetzung des Diammoniumhydrogenphosphats wurde in fluidisiertem Bett unter isothermen Verhältnissen studiert. Die Zunahme der Zersetzungsgeschwindigkeit war direkt proportional dem partialen Wasserdampfdruck in der Luft und indirekt proportional der Arbeitstemperatur. Diese Wirkung wird durch Salzhydrolyse in dem kondensierten Wasser an der Kernoberfläche erklärt. Die Aktivierungsenergie der thermischen Zersetzung nimmt mit zunehmendem Feuchtigkeitsgehalt ab.

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Résumé On a étudié l'influence de l'humidité atmosphérique sur la décomposition thermique de (NH₄)₂HPO₄ en lit fluidisé, en conditions isothermes. La pression partielle de la vapeur d'eau dans l'air intervient directement sur l'augmentation de la vitesse de décomposition et exerce une action indirecte sur la température de travail. On a expliqué l'effet de l'humidité par l'hydrolyse du sel dans l'eau condensée à la surface des grains. La valeur de l'énergie d'activation de la décomposition thermique diminue quand l'humidité atmosphérique augmente.

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. , , , , . , .

     

Promoting effect of potassium on catalytic and surface properties and phase commposition of catalysts for synthesis of alcohols

The dependence between catalytic and surface acid-base properties of Zn–Cr–K catalysts has been established. Modification by potassium and an increase in potassium concentration promotes Zn–Cr–K reduction and raises the yield of higher alcohols. The spinel structure of catalysts is preserved.

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Zn–Cr–K . Zn–Cr–K , .