Determination of the nature of the diperiodatocuprate(III) species in aqueous alkaline medium through a kinetic and mechanistic study on the oxidation of iodide ion

The nature of the diperiodatocuprate(III) (DPC) species present in aqueous alkaline medium has been investigated by a kinetic and mechanistic study on the oxidation of iodide by DPC. The reaction kinetics were studied over the 1.0 × 10^–3–0.1 mol dm^–3 alkali range. The reaction order with respect to DPC, as well as iodide, was found to be unity when [DPC] [I^–]. In the 1.0 × 10^–3–1.0 × 10^–2 mol dm^–3 alkali region, the rate decreased with increase in the alkali concentration and a plot of the pseudo-first order rate constant, k versus 1/[OH^–] was linear. Above 5.0 × 10^–2 mol dm^–3, a plot of k versus [OH^–] was also linear with a non-zero intercept. An increase in ionic strength of the reaction mixtures showed no effect on k at low alkali concentrations, whereas at high concentrations an increase in ionic strength leads to an increase in k. A plot of 1/k versus [periodate] was linear with an intercept in both alkali ranges. Iodine was found to accelerate the reaction at the three different alkali concentrations employed. The observed results indicated the following equilibria for DPC.[Cu(H₂IO₆)₂]^3- [Cu(H₂IO₆)]^- + H₂IO₆ ^3- [Cu(H₂IO₆)] + OH^- [Cu(HIO₆)]^- + H₂OA suitable mechanism has been proposed on the basis of these equilibria to account for the kinetic results.     

Kinetics and mechanism of the interaction of azide with [(H2O)(tap)2RuORu(tap)2-(H2O)]2+ ion at physiological pH

The title reaction has been studied spectrophotometrically in aqueous medium as a function of [substrate complex], [ligand], pH and temperature at constant ionic strength. At the physiological pH (7.4) the interaction with azide shows two distinct consecutive steps, i.e., it shows a non-linear dependence on the concentration of N₃ ^–; both processes are [ligand]-dependent. The rate constant for the processes are: k ₁10^–3 s^–1 and k ₂10^–5 s^–1. The activation parameters calculated from Eyring plots are: H ₁ = 14.8 ± 1 kJ mol^–1, S ₁ = –240 ± 3 J K^–1 mol^–1, H ₂ = 44.0 ± 1.5 kJ mol^–1 and S ₂ = –190 ± 4 J K^–1 mol^–1. Based on the kinetic and activation parameters an associative interchange mechanism is proposed for the interaction process. From the temperature dependence of the outersphere association equilibrium constant, the thermodynamic parameters calculated are: H ₁ ⁰ = 4.4 ± 0.9 kJ mol^–1, S ₁ ⁰ = 64 ± 3 J K^–1 mol^–1 and H ₂ ⁰ = 14.2 ± 2.9 kJ mol^–1, S ₂ ⁰ = 90 ± 9 J K^–1 mol^–1, which gives a negative G ⁰ value at all temperatures studied, supporting the spontaneous formation of an outersphere association complex.     

Proper determination of order of reactions by thermal analysis

The relationship 1– _m=1.062n ^1/1–n , well-known in non-isothermal kinetics and applied for determination of the kinetic exponentn, is not universal. A more accurate modification of the given equation is proposed in the form of a more complex function 1– _m=(n, X_m), whereX _m =E/RT _m is the dimensionless Arrhenius' criterion.     

Kinetics of Anodic Dissolution of Some Metals in Electrolytes Based on Complexes of Triethylaluminum with Alkali Metal Fluorides and Tetraethylammonium Chloride

The dissolution kinetics of M* anodes (M* = Al, Cd, Sn, Sb, Bi) during electrolysis of molten complexes M[Al₂Et₆] (M = Na, K, Rb, Et₄N; = F, Cl) is studied. Parallel dissolution paths are discovered: through a limiting discharge of electrolyte components and through a limiting electrooxidation of adatoms and clusters of M* present at the electrode surface. Substantiated is a mechanism of electrosynthesis of ethyl derivatives M*Et _n involving the formation of adsorbed complexes (M*Et_{1 k n – 1})_ads via the scheme AlEt₄ ^– + M* – e M*(Et)_ads + (AlEt₃); M*(Et)_ads + (AlEt₄ ^–) – e = M*(Et₂)_ads + (AlEt₃); ...; M*(Et _{n – 1})_ads + (AlEt₄ ^–) – e AlEt₃ + M*Et _n .     

Thermodynamics of complexation of lanthanides and some of transition metal ions by 5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexane-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-hydrazono-1,3-dione (DCPHD) and its derivatives

Summary Equilibrium betweenDCPHD,DC-4-Cl-PHD, andDC-4-Me-PHD and protons, transition, and lanthanide ions have been investigated at 30 °C by means of potentiometric titration in 75% (v/v) methanol-water mixture containing 0.10M KNO₃ as a constant ionic medium. Thermodynamic parameters (G, H and S) referring to the formation of species HL ^–,L ^––,ML ^+n–2 andML ₂ ^+n–4 (L ^–– denotes the ligand anion) have been determined in solutions. The solvent effects on the thermodynamic parameters of the complex formation are discussed in terms of differences in the donor ability of methanol and water solvents. The plots of thermodynamic parameters versus ionic potential (Z ²/r) of the lanthanide elements is not linear as expected from ionic theory. The obtained curve can be resolved in an initial group (the lighter lanthanides), an intermediate group (Sm-Dy), and a final group (the heavier ones, Tb-Lu). This behavior was explained in terms of differences in the dehydration of lighter lanthanide(III) from that of heavier ones.

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Thermodynamik der Komplexierung von Lanthaniden und einigen Übergangsmetall-Ionen mit 5,5-Dimethylcyclohexyl-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-hydrazono-1,3-dion (DCPHD) und seinen Derivaten

Zusammenfassung Die Gleichgewichte zwischenDCPHD,DC-4-Cl-PHD undDC-4-Me-PHD mit Protonen, Übergangsmetall- und Lanthaniden-Ionen wurden bei 30 °C mittels potentiometrischer Titration in 75% (v/v) Methanol-Wasser mit einem Gehalt an 0.10M KNO₃ als konstantem ionischem Medium untersucht. Die thermodynamischen Parameter G, H und S zur Bildung der Spezies HL ^–,L ^––,ML ^+n–2 undML ₂ ^+n–4 (L ^–– steht für das Ligandenanion) wurden in Lösung bestimmt. Die Lösungsmitteleffekte auf diese Komplexbildungsparameter werden auf Basis der Differenz im Donorvermögen von Methanol und Wasser als Solventien diskutiert. Die Diagramme der thermodynamischen Parameter gegen die ionischen Potentiale (Z ²/r) der Lanthaniden sind, wie nach der Ionentheorie zu erwarten, nicht linear. Die erhaltene Kurve läßt eine Anfangsgruppe (die leichteren Lanthaniden), eine mittlere Gruppe (Sm-Dy) und eine Endgruppe (die schwereren Lanthaniden. Tb-Lu) erkennen. Dieses Verhalten kann aus dem Unterschied im Dehydratationsverhalten erklärt werden.

     

The lipid composition of the Western Mediterranean aerosol

Summary Marine remote aerosol samples collected in a fixed station situated at 1100 m above sea level in Mallorca Island (Western Mediterranean) have been analyzed for lipids, both neutral and acidic, by capillary gas chromatography (GC) and GC coupled to mass spectrometry. Higher plant and algal compounds are predominant. The former encompass distributions of even numbered C22–C32 n-alkan-1-ols (8–21 ng/m³) and n-aldehydes, C25–C32 odd numbered n-alkanes (3–6 ng/m³), and n-nonacosan-10-ol, -sitosterol (0–0.09 ng/m³), dehydroabietic acid and triterpenols. The latter are constituted by even numbered C14–C18 fatty acids (0.6–30 ng/m³) and cholest-5-en-3-ol (0–0.86 ng/m³). Pyrolytic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also found (86–410 pg/m³) whereas direct petrogenic inputs are not significant.     

Platinum concentration in silicone breast implant material and capsular tissue by ICP-MS

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to determine the concentration of platinum (Pt) in silicone breast implant gel (range, 0.26–48.90 g g^–1 Pt; n=15), elastomer (range, 3.05–28.78 g g^–1 Pt; n=7), double lumen (range, 5.79–125.27 g g^–1 Pt; n=7), foam (range, 5.79–8.36 g g^–1 Pt; n=2), and capsular tissue (range, 0.003–0.272 g g^–1 Pt; n=15). The results show that very high levels of Pt are present in the encasing elastomer, double lumen, and foam envelope materials. Silicone breast implants can be a source of significant Pt exposure for individuals with these implants.     

Magnetochemistry of boron hydride structures. Empirical aspects

The reviews and monographs on magnetochemistry of boron compounds are discussed. The structural peculiarities of borane derivatives relevant to magnetochemical calculations of diamagnetic contributions are are considered. Experimental measurements of diamagnetic susceptibility for deltahedral B₁₀H ₁₀ ^2– and B₁₂H ₁₂ ^2– cluster closo-anions were used to derive the diamagnetic atomic increments of the B atoms (_B) with coordination numbers 5 and 6. The atomic increments _B thus obtained were used to calculate molecular diamagnetic susceptibility _M of borane derivatives. Diamagnetic susceptibility _M was measured and calculated for the series of borane derivatives B_nH _n ^2– and B₁₀H₁₂L₂ (L is a Lewis base)and cobalt(III) derivatives of ortho-carborane(12) [(B₉C₂H₁₁)₂Co_n(B₈C₂H₁₀) _n–1] ^n–. Diamagnetic increments were obtained for |B₁₀H₁₂| fragments and (B₉C₂H₁₁)^2– and (B₈C₂H₁₀)^4– ligands. The increments can be employed for calculating _M for novel compounds. The calculated values of _M coincide with the experimental values within 2%–6%.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by V. V. Volkov and V. N. IkorskiiTranslated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 45, No. 4, pp. 729–740, July–August 2004.This revised version was published online in April 2005 with a corrected cover date.     

Thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetric investigations of manganese–glycine interactions

Thermogravimetric (t.g.) and differential scanning calorimetric (d.s.c.) data have been used to study metal–amino acid interactions in adducts of general formula MnCl₂ · ngly (gly = glycine, n = 0.7, 2.0, 4.0 and 5.0). All the prepared adducts exhibit only a one step mass loss associated with the release of glycine molecules, except for the 0.7gly adduct, which exhibits two glycine mass loss steps. From d.s.c. data, the enthalpy values associated with the glycine mass loss can be calculated: MnCl₂ · 0.7gly = 409 and 399 kJ mol^–1, MnCl₂ · 2.0gly = 216 kJ mol^–1, MnCl₂ · 4.0gly = 326 kJ mol^–1 and MnCl₂ · 5.0gly = 423 kJ mol^–1, respectively. The enthalpy associated with the ligand loss, plotted as function of the number of ligands for the n = 2.0, 4.0 and 5.0 adducts, gave a linear correlation, fitting the equation: H (ligand loss)/kJ mol^–1 = 67 × (number of ligands, n) + 76. A similar result was achieved when the enthalpy associated with the ligand loss was plotted as a function of the _a(COO^–) bands associated with the coordination through the carboxylate group, 1571, 1575 and 1577 cm^–1, respectively, for the n = 2.0, 4.0 and 5.0 adducts, giving the equation H (ligand loss) /kJ mol^–1 = 33.5 × _a(COO^–) /cm^–1 – 52418.5. This simple equation provides evidence for the enthalpy associated with the ligand loss being very closely related to the electronic density associated with the metal–amino acid bonds.     

A calculation of the spin-orbit splitting of the X 2Π state of NO

Using Brion, Moser and Yamazaki's SCF LCAO MO the spin orbit splitting of the X ² state of NO has been calculated using various potentials. Experimentally W (² _3/2) –W (² _1/2) is known to be 122 cm^–1. Using an unscreened nuclear field we find a value of 328 cm^–1. Inclusion of screening due to electronic repulsions reduces this value to 283 cm^–1. Agreement with the experimental value may be obtained by reducing the orbital exponents in the 2 molecular orbital by 30% over the value given by Slater's rules.

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Zusammenfassung Die Spin-Bahn-Aufspaltung des X ² -Zustandes von NO wurde mit verschiedenen Potentialen unter Verwendung der SCF LCAO MOs von Brion, Moser und Yamazaki berechnet. Der experimentelle Wert für W (² _3/2) –W (² _1/2) beträgt 122 cm^–1. Die Rechnung mittels eines reinen Kernfeldes liefert den Wert 328 cm^–1 und unter Einschluß der Abschirmung durch die Elektronen 283 cm^–1. Übereinstimmung mit dem experimentellen Wert läßt sich erzielen, wenn man den Exponenten des 2-Zustandes 30% kleiner als nach den Slater Regeln macht.

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Résumé Avec les orbitals moléculaires SCF LCAO de Brion, Moses et Yamazaki, nous avons calculé le dédoublement spin-orbitale de l'état X ² de NO. La valeur expérimentale W (² _3/2) –W (² _1/2) est 122 cm^–1. Dans un champ nucléaire «sans écran» on trouve 328 cm^–1. L'inclu-sion de l'effet d'écran dû aux répulsions interélectroniques réduit cette valeur à 283 cm^–1. La valeur expérimentale s'obtient, si l'on réduit de 30% les exposants d'après Slater dans l'orbi-tale moléculaire 2.

     

Kinetics of the thermal and photochemical decomposition of aquapentacyanoferrate(III) in aqueous solution

Summary The kinetics of the thermal and photochemical decomposition of aquapentacyanoferrate(III) ion in aqueous solution in the presence ofo-phenanthroline was studied spectrophotometrically. The first-order rate constant (k ) at 30° C [I=1 M(NaCl)] for the thermal reaction is (1.49±0.13)×10^–6 s^–1 with H =(158±7)kJ mol^–1 and S=(42±4) JK^–1 mol^–1. The initial quantum yield for the photochemical reaction at pH=7 is independent of the light intensity and is (1.49±0.33)×10^–2 mol einstein^–1.A communication on this subject was presented at the XVI Latinamerican Chemistry Congress held at Rio de Janeiro. Brasil, October 14–20, 1984.     

Force constant calculations of the LAM-1 modes ofn-alkanes and their substituted α-Monohalo- and α,ω-dihalo- species in their extended zig-zag planar configurations as found in urea inclusion compounds

Force constants were determined for the C₈, C₁₀, C₁₂ and C₁₄ series ofn-alkanes C _n H_{2n + 2} using an approximate SVFF calculation and observed LAM = 1 wave numbers. In this calculation the hydrogen atoms were neglected and only the carbon backbone chain and terminal atoms were considered; this was valid since only low-frequency vibrations were under consideration. Using force constant transfer, the wavenumbers of the LAM = 1 accordion modes for the analogous -C_n H_2n + 1 X and ,-C_n H_2nX₂ species, where X = C1, Br or I were calculated. For -chloroalkanes and ,-dichloroalkanes, them = 1 accordion modes are calculated to be in the 220–130 cm^–1 and 200–120 cm^–1 regions, respectively. For the bromo- and iodo-analogues them = 1 accordion modes are calculated to be in the 200–100 cm^–1, 150–90 cm^–1 and in the 170–100, 135–80 cm^–1 regions, respectively.     

Mechanisms of anion formation in O2, O2/Ar and O2/Ne clusters; the role of inelastic electron scattering

Measurements are reported on the formation of negative ions in O₂, O₂/Ar and O₂/Ne clusters aimed at establishing the mechanisms of anion formation and the role of inelastic electron scattering by the cluster constituents on negative ion formation in clusters. In the case of pure O₂ clusters the main anions we detected are of two types: O^–(O₂) _n0 and (O₂) _n ^1– . The yields of O^–(O₂) _n showed maxima at 6.3, 8.0 and 14.0 eV and the data suggest O^– as their precursor; the maxima at 8 and 14 eV are due to the production of O^– via symmetry forbidden dissociative attachment processes in O₂ at these energies which become allowed in clusters. The yields of (O₂) _n ^– showed a strong maximum at near-zero energy (0.5 eV) and also at 6.3, 8 and 14 eV. With the exception of the near-zero energy resonance, the (O₂) _n ^– anions at 6.3, 8 and 14 eV are attributed to nondissociative attachment of near-zero energy secondary electrons to O₂ clusters. The slow secondary electrons result predominantly from scattering via the O ₂ ^– negative ion states of incident electrons with energies in their respective regions. Similar results were obtained for the mixed O₂/rare gas clusters except that now a feeble and distinctly structured contribution in the yields of O^–(O₂) _n , (O₂) _n ^– (and Ar(O₂) _n ^– ) was observed at energies >10 eV. These anions are believed to have the lowest negative ion states of Ar*^– (Ne*^–) as their precursors.     

Semi-automatic catalytic titration of some aminopoly-carboxylic acids,copper(II), and cobalt(II)

Summary A semi-automatic potentiometric method is described for the catalytic titrimetric determination ofg amounts of some aminopolycarboxylic acids. The method is based on their inhibitory effect on the copper(II)-catalyzed periodate-thiosulfate reaction. Amounts of EDTA in the 0.7–600g range (10^–6–8×10^–5 M), of DCTA in the 7–7000g range (10^–6–10^–3 M), of EGTA in the 0.8–800g range (10^–7–10^–4 M), and of DTPA in the 4–800g range (5×10^–7–10^–4 M) were determined with average relative errors and coefficient of variation of about 0.4–1%. The method has also been used for the indirect catalytic titrimetric determination ofg amounts of Cu²⁺ and Co²⁺ ions with about the before mentioned accuracy and precision.

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Halbautomatische katalytische Titration einiger Aminopolycarbonsäuren sowie von Cu(II) und Co(II)

Zusammenfassung Eine halbautomatische potentiometrische Methode zur katalytischen Maßanalyse von Mikrogrammengen einiger Aminopolycarbonsäuren wurde angegeben. Sie beruht auf dem Hinderungseffekt gegenüber der Cu(II)katalysierten Perjodat-Thiosulfatreaktion. EDTA in Mengen von 0,7–600g, DCTA in Mengen von 7–7000g, EGTA in Mengen von 0,8–800g und DTPA in Mengen von 4–800g wurden mit einem mittleren relativen Fehler von etwa 0,4–1% bestimmt. Das Verfahren wurde auch zur Bestimmung von Cu(II) und Co(II) mit der angeführten Genauigkeit verwendet.

     

γ-Cyclodextrin-enhanced dimerization of viologen radicals

The effects of cyclodextrins (CDs) on the monomer-dimer equilibria of 1,1-dialkylviologen radical cations (Cn Cn V^.+ :n = 1–5) and one-electron reduced 1,1-bis(3-sulfopropyl)viologen (SPV) were investigated spectroelectrochemically. The dimerization is enhanced upon addition of-CD, while the addition of-CD and-CD suppresses the dimerization. This is attributed to the stabilization of dimers by the inclusion of the dimer in the cavity of-CD From the dependence of the apparent dimerization constants (K _D ) on the concentration of-CD the association constants of the monomer (K _C1) and dimer (K _C2) with--CD were determined. TheK _C1 value increases slightly, from 5 M^–1 forn = 1 to 35 M^–1 forn = 5, as the length of the alkyl substituents of viologen increases. TheK _C2 value depends strongly on the alkyl substituents giving the smallest value of 85 M^–1 for (SPV^.–)₂ and the largest one of 3500 M^–1 for (C₄C₄V^.+)₂. These results, together with the difference in UV-vis absorption spectra obtained in the absence and in the presence of-CD, suggest that the alkyl substituents and part of the bipyridine ring of viologen radicals are included in the-CD cavity forming dimers in which the bipyridine rings are stacked at an oblique angle.     

Ozonization of 10,10′-Dimethyl-9,9′-biacridylidene in the presence of tetracyanoethylene. An efficient chemiluminescent reaction

10,10-Dimethyl-9,9-biacridylidene in aqueous pyridine reacts with ozone yieldingN-methylacridone and light with a quantum efficiency in the order of 1.7·10^–2 Einstein mol^–1. In the presence of tetracyanoethylene, the primary excited product is againN-methylacridone, but the quantum efficiency is raised to 2.8·10^–2 Einstein mol^–1. The chemiluminescence and fluorescence spectra are reported and the reaction mechanism is discussed.

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Ozonisierung von 10,10-Dimethyl-9,9-biacridylen in Gegenwart von Tetracyanoethylen. Eine wirkungsvolle Chemilumineszenz-Reaktion

Zusammenfassung 10,10-Dimethyl-9,9-biacridylen reagiert in wäßr. Pyridin mit Ozon zuN-Methylacridon, wobei Licht in einer Quantenausbeute von 1,7·10^–2 Einstein mol^–1 abgegeben wird. In der Gegenwart von Tetracyanoethylen ist das primär angeregte Produkt wiederN-Methylacridon, die Quantenausbeute wird jedoch auf 2,8·10^–2 Einstein mol^–1 angehoben. Die Chemilumineszenz-und Fluoreszenzspektren werden angegeben und der Reaktionsmechanismus wird diskutiert.

     

The kinetics of vapor-phase nitration of cellulose 2. Nitration with nitric acid under static conditions

The regularities of vapor-phase nitration of cellulose with HNO₃ under conditions of natural convection and hindered heat removal in the absence of air were studied using the nonisothermal kinetic method. It was established that the nitration rate at the depth of conversion of 0.08 to 0.7 is described by the kinetic law d/dt =k ₁ p/(1+), wherek ₁ = 10^4.49±0.6 exp(–A/RT) s^–1 atm^–1, = 10^{–35.5±15.7}exp(B/RT),A = 36.6±3.8 kl mol^–1, andB = 203±88 kJ mol^–1. The diffusion mechanism of vapor-phase nitration of cellulose, which explains the high value of activation energies, is discussed. The effective diffusion coefficient of HNO₃ in cellulose at 25 °3.7 · 10^–7 cm² s^–1) and the activation energy of diffusion (38.3±4.2 kJ mol^–1) were estimated.For Part 1, see Ref. l.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1981–1985, August, 1996.     

Characterization of water-soluble,cationic polyelectrolytes as exemplified by poly(acrylamide-co-trimethylammoniumethylethacryate chloride) and the establishment of structure-property relationships

The cationic copolymerization products of poly (acrylamide-co-trimethylammoniumethylmethacrylate chloride (PTMAC) having cationic monomer percentages of 8%, 25%, and 50% as well as the cationic homopolymer, were characterized with respect to their molecular dimensions. The light-scattering and viscometric measurements were carried out for molecular weights ranging from 200 000 to 12 800 000 g/mol in 1 M NaCl solution at 25°C. It was possible to establish a relationship between the molecular weight and the two parameters: intrinsic viscosity and radius of gyration, for all four polymers.Rheological investigations of the flow properties in 1 M NaCl solution were also carried out using the polymer with a cationic monomer of 50% (PTMAC 50). Structure-property relationships were formulated which made it possible to describe and predict the shear viscosity, both in the zero-shear region (Newtonian region) and in the shear-dependent region (non-Newtonian region) as a function of the polymer concentration, the molecular weight, and shear rate.Abbreviations a exponent of the []-M relationship - A ₂ 2^nd virial coefficient/mol·cm³·g^–2 - AAm acrylamide - b slope of the flow-curve in the shear-rate dependent region - c concentration/g·cm^–3 - dn/dc refractive index increment/cm³·g^–1 - f function - K constant of the []-M relationship/cm³·g^t-1 - m _c proportion of cationic monomers/mol % - M molecular weight/g·mol^–1 - M _w weight-average molecular weight/g·mol^–1 - M _n number-average molecular weight/g·mol^–1 - NaCL sodium chloride - PAAm polyacrylamide - PS polystyrene - PTMAC poly(acrylamide-co-trimethylammoniumethylme thacrylate chloride) - R_G ^20.5 radius of gyration/nm - TMAC trimethylammoniumethylmethacrylate chloride - shear rate/s^–1 - critical shear rate/s^–1 - viscosity/Pa·s - 0 zero-shear viscosity/Pa·s - _s solvent viscosity/Pa·s - _sp specific viscosity - [] intrinsic viscosity/cm³·g^–1 - relaxation time/s     

Surface Tension of a Liquid under the Conditions of a Fast Surface Renewal during Evaporation

A new capillary method of measuring surface tension under the conditions of a fast surface renewal due to evaporation is considered. At the highest rates reached for n-pentane and water evaporation (0.6 and 0.14 kg m^–2 s^–1, respectively), the deviations of from its equilibrium values may be explained by a change in the meniscus shape under the conditions of intense heat exchange.