First experiments on transmutation studies of129I and237Np using relativistic protons of 3.7 GeV

First experiments on the transmutation of long-lived¹²⁹I and²³⁷Np using relativistic protons of 3.7 GeV are described. Relativistic protons generate in extended Pb-targets substancial neutron fluences. These neutrons get moderated in paraffin and are used for transmutation as follows:¹²⁹I(n,)¹³⁰I and²³⁷Np(n,)²³⁸Np. The isotopes¹³⁰I (T _1/2-12.36 h) and²³⁸Np (T _1/2=2.117 d) were identified radiochemically. One can estimate the transmutation cross-section (n,) in the given neutron field as (¹²⁹I(n,))=(10±2)b and (²³⁷Np(n,))=(140±30)b The experiments were carried out in November 1996 at the Synchrophasotron, LHE, Dubna, Russia. The investigation has been performed at the Laboratory of High Energies, JINR, Dubna.     

Kinetic study of the oxidation of isobutyraldehyde by aqueous chlorine

The kinetics of oxidation of isobutyraldehyde with aqueous chlorine has been investigated in 11.6 vol. % aqueous acetic acid. The reaction is first order with respect to both substrate and chlorine. Molecular chlorine is the principal oxidant. The influence of various factors, e.g. ionic strength, inorganic salts, D₂O and temperature on the initial rate has been studied. The activation parameters have been calculated and a possible mechanism is suggested.

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11,6% . , . . ( , , D₂O) . .

     

Kinetics of Gold Electrodeposition from Cyanide Electrolytes at a Monitored Surface Coverage by Thallium Atoms

A procedure for measuring kinetic parameters of gold electrodeposition in the presence of catalytically active thallium(I) ions while monitoring the coverage of the gold surface by thallium adatoms, , is described. The procedure accounts for the duration of contact between a freshly renewed surface of gold and a thallium-containing solution and assumes that the incorporation rate of thallium adatoms is proportional to and the current density of gold electrodeposition. At = const, kinetic dependences correspond to the Tafel equation. Values of and i ₀ increase with . At = 0.3, 0.6 and i ₀ 3 × 10^–4 A cm^–2, which conforms to values calculated from anodic curves obtained in similar conditions.     

The interpretation of kinetic parameters from thermogravimetric polymer degradation curves

In addition to the method of Flynn—Wall the Freeman—Carroll method too was employed to determine the kinetic parameters of polymer degradation, since this latter method is also applicable in cases where the kinetic parameters vary during the decomposition process or where the temperature of the sample does not increase according to a strictly linear programme. To interpret the results an extension of Boyd's theory was attempted with a formal model of polymer decomposition by elimination; it was possible to describe the kinetic constants of the reaction with the values obtained. In depolymerization and polymer decomposition by elimination the reaction mechanism may readily be determined using these kinetic parameters.

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Zusammenfassung Bei der Bestimmung der kinetischen Parameter von Polymeren wurde außer der Flynn—Wall-Methode auch die Freeman —Carroll-Methode eingesetzt, da letztere auch in solchen Fällen anzuwenden ist, bei denen sich die kinetischen Parameter während des Abbauvorganges ändern oder bei welchen der Temperaturanstieg in der Probe nicht nach einem genau linearen Programm erfolgt. Zur Deutung der Ergebnisse wurde versucht, die Boydsche Theorie mit Hilfe eines formalen Modells für den Polymer-Abbau durch Eliminierung auszuweitern und somit zu beweisen, daß die Beschreibung der kinetischen Konstanten dieser Reaktionen an Hand der erhaltenen Werte möglich ist. Es wurde auch betont, daß in den Fällen der Depolymerisierung und der Polymerzersetzung durch Eliminierung der Reaktionsmechanismus unter Anwendung dieser kinetischen Parameter leicht bestimmt werden kann.

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Résumé Dans le but de déterminer les paramètres cinétiques des polymères, on a utilisé la méthode de Flynn—Wall et celle de Freeman — Carroll qui peut aussi s'appliquer quand les paramètres cinétiques varient pendant la décomposition ou lorsque la température de l'échantillon n'augmente pas suivant un programme strictement linéaire. Pour interpréter les résultats, on a étendu la théorie de Boyd pour la dégradation des polymères par élimination et montré qu'il était possible de décrire les constantes cinétiques de ces réactions à l'aide des valeurs obtenues. On a mis également en relief que, dans le cas de la dépolymérisation et de la décomposition des polymères avec perte de poids, ces paramètres cinétiques se prÊtent aisément à la détermination du mécanisme de la réaction.

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, -, -, , . . , .

     

Ru(III) catalyzed oxidation of some aliphatic alcohols by N-bromosuccinimide (NBS). A kinetic study

Kinetics of Ru(III) catalyzed oxidation of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, n-butanol, isopropanol and iso-butanol by N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) in the presence of Hg(II) acetate have been studied in acid medium. The oxidation exhibits a fractional order in [alcohol] and first order in [NBS]. The applicability of Taft's equation was tested. The probable mechanism is discussed.

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, , -, -, - () Hg(II), Ru(III), . . . .

     

Possibilities of applying the Piloyan method of determination of decomposition activation energies in the differential thermal analysis of polynitroaromatic compounds and their derivatives

The Piloyan activation energiesE, as well as the initial exotherm temperaturesT _D, are determined for sixN-monoalkyl- and fiveN,N-dialkyl-2,4,6-trinitroanilines. By comparison withR _f-factors, orR _M-functions of paper chromatography, the molecular-structural dependences ofE andT _D are studied for these compounds. Relationships are also found between the termE · T _D ^–1 and theR _M-functions. The effects are discussed of the introduction of the 6-nitro group into the TV-substituted 2,4-dinitroanilines, and of the introduction of the 4-nitro group into the 2,6-dinitro analogues, upon the thermal stabilities of the resulting 2,4,6-trinitroanilines.

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Zusammenfassung Die AktivierungsenergienE nach Piloyan und die Anfangswerte der ExothermenT _D der sechsN-monoalkyl- und fünfN,N-Dialkyl-2,4,6-trinitroaniline wurden bestimmt. Unter Berücksichtigung des Vergleichs mitR _f-Faktoren oderR _M-Funktionen der Papierchromatographie wurden die molekularstrukturellen AbhÄngigkeiten der WerteE undT _D dieser Verbindungen untersucht. ZusammenhÄnge wurden auch zwischen dem AusdruckE · Tw _D ^–1 und denR _M-Funktionen gefunden. Der Einfluss der Einführung der 6-Nitrogruppe in dieN-substituierten 2,4-Dinitroaniline, sowie der Einfluss der Einführung der 4-Nitrogruppe in 2,6-Nitroanaloge auf die ThermostabilitÄt der resultierenden 2,4,6-Trinitroaniline werden erörtert.

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Résumé On a déterminé les énergies d'activation par la méthode de Piloyan ainsi que les températures initialesT _D de l'effet exothermique de sixN-monoalcoyl- et cinqN,N-dialcoyl-2,4,6-trinitroanilines. En se référant aux facteursR _F ou aux valeurs des fonctionsR _M en Chromatographie sur papier, on a étudié la dépendance entre les valeurs deE et deT _D sur les caractéristiques moléculaires-structurales de ces composés.On a également trouvé des rapports entre le termeE · T _D ^–1 et les fonctionsR _M. On discute l'influence de l'introduction du groupe 6-nitro dans les 2,4-dinitroanilinesN-substituées ainsi que l'influence de l'introduction du groupe 4-nitro dans les 2,6-dinitro analogues sur la stabilité thermique des 2,4,6-trinitroanilines qui en résultent.

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N-- N,N--2,4,6- E , T _D. R _f,- R _M — , - E T _D. E.T _D ^–1 R _M-. 6N- 2,4- 4 2,6- 2,4,6- .

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The authors would like to thank Mrs. Anna Colláková for careful DTA measurements, and Dr. Ladislav Smolka for help in the treatment of the measured results with the Wang 600 computer.     

Specificity of hydrogen adsorption on chromia-supported platinum group metal catalysts

Hydrogen adsorption on chromia supported Pd, Rh and Pt was studied under various pretreatment conditions. The reduction temperature influences strongly the hydrogen uptake for all these metals. Platinum supported on chromia shows an unusually high hydrogen adsorption stoichiometry.

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Pd, Rh Pt, Cr₂O₃, . , . Cr₂O₃ .

     

Studies of the reactions of Br(2P3/2) and Br(2P1/2) with SiH4

Photobromination of SiH₄ under uv-irradiation at various wavelengths has been studied. Rate constants for the elementary reactions Br(²P_3/2)+SiH₄HBr+SiH₃ (k=3.2×10^–11 exp(–21.8±2.5)/RT, cm³/s) and Br^* (²P_1/2)+SiH₄HBr+SiH₃ (k^*=(3±1)×10^–13 cm³/s) have been determined in the temperature range from 300 to 415 K.

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- . Br(²P_3/2)+SiH₄HBr+SiH₃, k=3,2×10^–11 exp (–21,8±2,5)/RT ³/ Br^*(²P_1/2)+SiH₄HBr+SiH₃, k^*=(3±1)×10^{–13 3}/ 300–415 K.

     

ESR studies of ethylene interaction with active sites of supported organometallic catalysts for ethylene polymerization

Peculiarities of ethylene interaction with surface alkyl compounds of Ti³⁺ in catalysts for ethylene polymerization prepared via the reaction between tetrabenzyltitanium and silica have been studied by the ESR method.

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Ti³⁺ , -.

     

Influence of nucleation mechanisms on the multiplicity of steady states in isothermal CMSMPR crystallizers

The influence of primary and secondary nucleation on steady-state behavior of CMSMPR crystallizers is analyzed. Secondary nucleation may lead to one, two, or three steady states over some region of parameters, while the appearance of primary nucleation tends to eliminate the steady-state multiplicity. In case of dominance of primary nucleation, the crystallizer always exhibits a unique steady state.

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CMSMPR. , , , . .

     

Selective hydrogenation of tetrahydrofuryl acetylenic alcohols and acetates

Hydrogenation of tetrahydrofuryl acetylenic alcohols and acetates in the presence of a supported Pd-containing catalyst has been revealed to proceed at high rate and selectivity to compounds with internal triple bonds. Selectivity in olefin production is 98–99% at the complete conversion of the substrate, the activity of the catalyst varies from 1700 to 13,100 mol/g-at. Pd'h at 20°C and P_{H 2}=0.1 MPa.

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. . , . 98–99% , 1700–13 100 /-. Pd' 20°C 0,1 .

     

Response studies of the mechanism of o-xylene oxidation over a vanadium-titanium oxide catalyst

A response method has been used to study the mechanism of o-xylene oxidation over a vanadium-titanium oxide catalyst. The products of partial and destructive oxidation are shown to be formed under the influence of molecular oxygen on the surface intermediates produced by the interaction between o-xylene and oxidized surface sites.

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Thermal Investigation of 1,2-propanediamine complexes of nickel(II) in the solid phase

Thermal studies have been carried out on [NiL₃]X₂·n H₂O, whereL=1,2-propanediamine;X=Cl^–, Br^–, SCN^–, 1/2SO ₄ ^2– and 1/2 SeO ₄ ^2– ; andn= 2, 1.5 and 0. [Ni₂L₅(NCS)₂](SCN)₂ and [NiL₂SO₄] have been synthesized pyrolytically in the solid-state from their mother diamine complexes. The deaquation behaviour of [NiL₃]SO₄·2 H₂O appears interesting, and its monohydrate undergoes a solid-state reaction (88–102°) without mass loss, showing an exothermic peak at 95 °C (H=– 5.1 kJ mole^–1).

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Zusammenfassung Thermische Untersuchungen wurden an [NiL₃]X₂,n H₂O ausgeführt, wobeiL-1,2-Propandiamin;X=Cl^–, Br^–, SCN^–, 1/2 SO ₄ ^2– und 1/2 SeO ₄ ^2– ;n=2, 1.5 und 0. [Ni₂Ls(NCS)₂](SCN)₂ und [NiL₂SO₄] wurden ausgehend von den entsprechenden Diaminkomplexen pyrolytisch im festen Zustand synthetisiert. Das Dehydratisierungsverhalten von [NiL₃]SO₄·2 H₂O scheint interessant zu sein, und beim entsprechenden Monohydrat wird eine ohne Massenverlust verlaufende Festkörperreaktion (88–102°) beobachtet, die sich durch einen exothermen Peak bei 95 °C (H=– 5.1 kJ mol^–1) zu erkennen gibt.

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[N³L₃]₂· n₂O, L=1,2-,=l^–, Br^–, SCN^–, 1/2 SO ₄ ^2- , 1/2SeO ₄ ^2- , an=2, 1.5 0. [Ni₂L₅(NCS)₂](SCN)₂ [NiL₂SO₄] . [N³L₃]S₄·2 ₂ , 88–102° , 95 ° =– 5.1 ·^–1.

     

Rhodium(I) complexes bound to silica via bidentate phosphine ligands

Triethoxysilyl substituted diphosphines of the novel type (EtO)₃Si(CH₂)_nP(Ph)CH₂CH₂PPh₂ (n=1, 3) have been prepared and used to immobilize rhodium(I) complexes to silica. The complexes were found to be effective catalysts for hydrogenation of 1,3-cyclooctadiene under mild conditions.

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- (EtO)₃Si(CH₂)_nP(Ph)CH₂CH₂PPh₂ (n=1,3) SiO₂. 1,3- .

     

Kristalldaten und thermische Zersetzung der Modifikationen des Kaliumhydrogenjodats,KH(IO3)2

Zusammenfassung Die Kristalldaten der- und der-Modifikation des KH(JO₃)₂ wurden bestimmt; die von früheren Autoren angegebene rhombische-Modifikation konnte nicht aufgefunden werden. Bei der thermischen Zersetzung ergeben beide Kristallarten zunächst Wasser, dann I₂O₅ und O₂; es bleibt KI zurück. Als Zwischenstufe entsteht K₂I₄O₁₁. Die Temperaturen der DTA- und DTG-Spitzen zeigen bei der- und der-Modifikation sicher nachweisbare Unterschiede.

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The crystal data of the- and-modifications of KH(IO₃)₂ were determined. The rhombic-modification which has been described by earlier authors could not be obtained. In the course of thermal decomposition both crystal types release water, then I₂O₅ and O₂, leaving a residue of KI. As an intermediate, K₂I₄O₁₁ is formed. The temperatures of the DTA and DTG peaks of the- and-modifications, were found to be different.

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Résumé On a déterminé les données cristallographiques des modifications et de KH(IO₃)₂. On n'a pas pu retrouver la modification mentionnée par d'autres auteurs dans des travaux plus anciens. Lors de la décomposition thermique, les deux modifications cristallographiques perdent d'abord de l'eau, puis I₂O₅ et O₂; le résidu est constitué par KI. On décèle K₂I₄O₁₁ comme intermédiaire. Les températures des pics ATD et TGD des deux modifications montrent des différences marquées.

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- (IO₃)₂.- , . , I_{25 2}, KI. ₂I₄₁₁. - , , .

     

Effect of water on hydrogen desorption from the surface of Rh/C catalysts

An increase in the number of titration cycles results in a considerable decrease in H_T and O_T values, which in turn, brings about a decrease in the amount of desorbed hydrogen. This shows that water, being a product of titration reaction, is adsorbed on the oxidized surface of rhodium and represents a kinetic-diffusive barrier for hydrogen titration.

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, H_T O_T, , , . , , , , , - .

     

Mechanism of action of sulfur-containing complexes in oxidation processes

A mechanism of the inhibiting action of Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), Zn bis(N, N-dialkyldithiocarbamates) and Cu(II) bis (-thiopicolineanilides) in the AIBN initiated oxidation of ethylbenzene, styrene and nonene-1 is proposed. Inhibition is due to the deactivation of free radicals upon interaction with the chelate active center consisting of a metal with coordinated ligand atoms. As supported by the experimental data, the reaction occurs by an electron transfer mechanism.

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-(N,N-) Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), Zn -(-) Cu(II) , -1. . . .

     

Thermal behaviour of some new hydrazinium fluorometallates

Three new hydrazinium(1+) fluoro complexes, N₂H₅AsF₆, (N₂H₅)₂ZrF₆ and (N₂H₅)₂HfF₆, were prepared and characterized by means of chemical analysis, IR and Raman spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction. Study of their thermal behaviour via TG, DTG and DTA measurements showed that they decompose in stages; the decomposition of N₂H₅AsF₆ proceeded in two steps, through the intermediate NH₄AsF₆; (N₂H₅)₂ZrF₆. Decomposed in three steps, through (NH₄)₂ZrF₆ and NH₄ZrF₅. The thermal decomposition of (N₂H₅)₂HfF₆ is more complex; in the first step (NH₄)₂HfF₆ with some N₂H₅HfF₅ was obtained, and in the second NH₄HfF₅. The intermediates were identified by means of chemical analysis and vibrational spectroscopy.

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Zusammenfassung Die Hydrazinium(1+)-fluorokomplexe N₂H₅AsF₆, (N₂H₅)₂ZrF₆ und (N₂H₅)₂HfF₆ wurden dargestellt und durch chemische Analyse, IR- und Ramanspektren sowie Röntgenbeugungsdiagramme charakterisiert. Die Untersuchung ihres thermischen Verhaltens durch simultane TG-DTG-DTA-Messungen zeigte, dass sie sich schrittweise zersetzen: N₂H₅AsF₆ zersetzt sich in 2 Stufen mit NH₄AsF₆ als Zwischenprodukt; (N₂H₅)₂ZrF₆ zersetzt sich in 3 Stufen über (NH₄)₂ZrF₆ und NH₄ZrF₅. Die thermische Zersetzung von (N₂H₅)₂HfF₆ ist komplizierter, der erste Schritt liefert (NH₄)₂HfF₆ mit wenig N₂H₅HfF₅, der zweite NH₄HfF₅. Die Zwischenprodukte wurden durch chemische Analyse und Schwingungsspektroskopie identifiziert.

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N₂H₅AsF₆, (N₂H₅)₂ZrF₆ (N₂H₅)₂HfF₆, - , ., , . , N₂H₅AsF₆ NH₄AsF₆, (N₂H₅)₂ZrF₆ — (NH₄)₂ZrF₆ NH₄ZrF₅. (N₂H₅)₂HfF₆ : (NH₄)₂HfF₆ N₂H₅HfF₅, NH₄HfF₅. .

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We thank Miss B. Sedej for chemical analysis. The work was financed through the Research Community of Slovenia.     

Marked differences between acetonitrile/water and methanol/water mobile phase systems on the thermodynamic behavior of benzodiazepines in reversed phase liquid chromatography

Summary Two different methods were used to determine the separation factor at different temperatures and the Gibbs-Helmholtz parameters ((H), (S)) of two adjacent benzodiazepines on a chromatogram were obtained from plots of ln versus 1/T. We first studied each factor (fraction of water in the ACN/water mixture and column temperatureT), which controls the retention mechanism, and then we examined the simultaneous variation of all these factors. The changes in (H) and (S) in relation to a volume fraction of water in an ACN/water mixture were examined. In the ACN/water system, (H) was fairly constant in the acetonitrile region of 0.52 and appears to be a roughly linear function of for 0.52. In this system (S) is approximately a parabolic function of with an optimum at 0.52. The retention mechanism of ten benzodiazepines was found to be significantly different in the methanol/water and ACN/water mixtures. The separation optimization of these ten benzodiazepines was then considered. A fraction of water of 0.43 in the ACN/water mixture and a column temperature of 44°C gave the most efficient separation conditions in the ACN/water mixture.