Correlation Analysis of the Runoff of the Rivers and the Seisms in China

In recent hundred years the annual discharge variations of the Changjiang River (represented by the Yichang station) and the Huanghe River (represented by Shanxian and Tangnaihe, respectively) have closely related to the geographical distribution of the earthquakes coming about in China in the same year, Both the occurrence of the destructive seism or seismic swarm in the river basins and the disappearance of the shocks in the east and south of the basins are the conditions that the Changjiang and Huanghe Rivers are the high flow while that the strong earthquake of magnitude 7 or more occurred in North China is the condition for the Changjiang low flow year and that of 6 or more in the Qilian Mountains area is for the Huanghe River. In the latter part of this paper, a 2-year sample is given to explain that the conditions of the 2 rivers being high flow years are that the north-south seismic belt is active and in the meanwhile no seism occurred in South China, and those of the low flow year are that the     

Manifestation of the Even–Odd Effect in the Spectral Properties of Solvated Electron and in the Probability of Positronium Formation in Alcohols

A change in the energy E _max of the solvated electron, which corresponds to the maximum intensity of its optical absorption spectrum in the homologous series of alcohols seems to be alternating in character. The effect is retained upon elevation of pressure up to 2 kbar but disappears in alcohols frozen at 77 K. Probably, the effect also holds for amines. The alternating character of variation is also observed for the intensity Y ₁ of the narrow components of the angular spectrum of -photons generated upon positron annihilation in alcohols and normal alkanes. The nature of alternation of E _max is associated with the mutual elimination of electric fields induced by the dipole moments of two neighboring CH₂ groups in each solvent molecule, including also the molecules forming the solvation shell of an excess electron. That fact that the E _max value correlates to Y ₁ led to the conclusion that Y ₁, rather than the intensity I ₃ of the long-lived component of the annihilation time spectrum generally used for the purpose, more adequately characterizes the positronium formation probability.     

Inclusion Complexation of Carbaryl and β-Cyclodextrin in Solution and in the Solid State

This study was carried out with the aim ofinvestigating the interactions between-cyclodextrin and carbaryl, a carbamatepesticide, and their effect on some physico-chemicalproperties of carbaryl, such as aqueous solubility andlipophilicity. The interactions between carbaryl and-cyclodextrin were thoroughly investigated bothin solution and in the solid state. The effect of-cyclodextrin on the aqueous solubility ofcarbaryl was evaluated by the phase solubility method.The amount of carbaryl dissolved increased linearlywith the addition of -cyclodextrin according toan A_L type plot and without precipitation of thecomplex. The apparent stability constant of thecomplex was 289 ± 21 M^-1, assuming a 1 : 1stoichiometry; this value was confirmed by a methodbased on circular dichroism measurements.Equimolar carbaryl/-cyclodextrin solid systemswere prepared by physical-mixing and freeze-drying,and fully characterised by Differential ScanningCalorimetry, X-ray powder diffractometry and FourierTransform Infra-Red analysis. The results of the solidstate study demonstrated that the freeze-drying methodyields a system with a high degree of amorphisationand yields an inclusion complex.The dissolution profile of the pesticide was affectedby the physico-chemical properties of each solidsystem, the freeze-dried form dissolving more rapidly. However, the physical association of-cyclodextrin and carbaryl enhanced the aqueoussolubility of the insecticide as well.     

Nucleophilic reactivity of the peroxide anion in microemulsions of the “oil-in-water” type in the decomposition of phosphate and toluenesulfonate esters

The kinetics of the reaction of the 4-nitrophenyl esters of diethylphosphoric and 4-toluenesulfonic acids with HO^– and HOO^– anions in microemulsions of the “oil-in-water” type was studied. It was shown that the reactivity of the HOO^– anion depends on the nature of the detergent forming the microemulsion and decreases in the order cetyltrimethylammonium bromide > Triton X-100 > sodium dodecyl sulfate. It was established that concentration of the reagents on the surface of the microdrops leads to an increase of 2–3 orders of magnitude in the rate during the transition from aqueous solutions to the microemulsion.     

Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetric Study of the Enhancement of Copper(Ⅱ) in Phosphate and Carbonate media and in the Presence of Silicate

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Chemical Reactions and Kinetics of the Carbon Monoxide Coupling in the Presence of Hydrogen

The chemical reactions and kinetics of the catalytic coupling reaction of carbon monoxide to diethyl oxalate were studied in the presence of hydrogen over a supported palladium catalyst in the gaseous phase at the typical coupling reaction conditions. The experiments were performed in a continuous flow fixed-bed reactor. The results indicated that hydrogen only reacts with ethyl nitrite to form ethanol, and kinetic studies revealed that the rate-determining step is the surface reaction of adsorbed hydrogen and the ethoxy radical (EtO-). A kinetic model is proposed and a comparison of the observed and calculated conversions showed that the rate expressions are of rather high confidence.     

Investigation of the presence of KCl in the structure and morphology of V-amylose–inclusion complexes

Amylose–fatty acid inclusion complexes were prepared using amylose extracted from pea starch and fatty acids with different chain length. To form the complexes, amylose, dissolved in aqueous alkaline solution (0.1 Ν ΚΟΗ), was mixed with fatty acid potassium soap solution and after neutralization the complex was obtained as precipitate. To investigate the structure and morphology of V-amylose–inclusion complexes, a series of techniques such as X-ray diffraction, SEM-microscopy combined with elemental microanalysis, Differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were employed. XRD analysis of complexes, revealed that the complexes displayed the typical V-form pattern, with an extra peak at 2θ?=?28.2°. To identify the origin of that peak the complexes were examined by SEM microscopy combined with elemental microanalysis. The results indicated that the peak was due to the presence of potassium chloride, formed during the preparation of the complexes. Washing the complexes with water was sufficient to remove the salt.     

Catalytic activity of the VIII Group metals in the hydrogenation and isomerization of α- and β-pinenes

The kinetic regularities of the liquid-phase hydrogenation and isomerization of α- and β-pinenes over the Pd/C, Ru/C, Rh/C, Pt/C, and Ir/C catalysts were studied at temperatures ranging from 20 to 100 °C and at hydrogen pressures of 1–11 bar using n-octane as the solvent. The hydrogenation and isomerization of α- and β-pinenes occur simultaneously on the Ru/C, Rh/C, Pt/C, and Ir/C catalysts, and the reaction mixture contains the products of double bond hydrogenation, viz., cis- and trans-pinanes. The Ru, Rh, and Pd metals have a higher catalytic activity in β-pinene isomerization than Ir and Pt. Among the VIII Group metals studied, the Pd-based catalyst has the highest catalytic activity in double bond isomerization of α- and β-pinenes. The general scheme of the mechanism of hydrogenation and isomerization of α- and β-pinenes on the Pd/C catalyst was proposed.     

Pollution characteristics of atmospheric fine particles and their secondary components in the atmosphere of Shenzhen in summer and in winter

Two field measurements for atmospheric fine particles were conducted in Baoan district of Shenzhen during the summer and winter in 2004. Totally 30 sets of 24 h samples were collected, and then the mass concentrations and chemical compositions were determined. The seasonal varia- tions and secondary pollution characteristics of fine particles during the sampling periods were dis-cussed with meteorological factors. The results show that seasonal variations of atmospheric particles are significant in Shenzhen. The average mass concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 in summer were 35 μg·m-3 and 57 μg·m-3, respectively, and those in winter were 99 μg·m-3 and 135 μg·m-3, respec-tively. The concentrations of both PM2.5 and PM10 in winter increased 184% and 137%, respectively, compared to those in summer. PM2.5 accounted for 61% and 75% of PM10 in summer and in winter, respectively, indicating severe fine particle pollution in Shenzhen. During the summer and winter sampling periods, the mean OC/EC ratios were 3.4 and 1.6, respectively. The estimated secondary organic carbon (SOC) averagely accounted for 56% and 6% of the total OC in summer and in winter, respectively, which implies a major contribution of SOC to OC in summer. During the continuous high temperature period in summer, both the concentrations and fractions of secondary aerosol compo-nents in PM2.5 were highly elevated, suggesting severe secondary pollution again. The prevailing wind was from South China Sea in summer, and the air quality was good. The prevailing wind in winter was from Mainland China to the north, and the polluted air mass led to poor air quality.     

A Study on the Simultaneous Determination of Copper and Tin in the Presence of Lead

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Structure of 1-β-d-xylofuranosyluracil in the crystal and in solution

The molecular and crystal structure of 1-β-d-xylofuranosyluracil hydrate was established by X-ray diffraction analysis. The mutual arrangement of the xylofuranose fragment and the nucleic base corresponds to the anti conformation. The furanose ring adopts a C-envelope conformation. The structure of the nucleoside in a DMSO-d₆ solution has been determined by¹H NMR spectroscopy. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1378–1380, July, 1998.     

NMR Spectral Assignment of Per-substituted Key-Intermediates of β-Cyclodextrin and Implications in the Structures of the Derivatives

The compounds, 6-per-O-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)--cyclodextrin(1), 2,3-per-O-benzyl-6-per-O-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)--cyclodextrin(2), 2,3-per-O-benzyl--cyclodextrin (3),2,3,6-per-O-benzyl--cyclodextrin (4),2,3,6-per-O-benzoyl--cyclodextrin (5), are used as keyintermediates in the synthesis of selectively substituted -CD derivatives. Simple and assignable ¹H and ¹³C NMR spectra (chemical shifts and coupling constants) were obtained for compounds1–4 indicating C₇ symmetry, ⁴C₁ glucose conformation and major arrangement of H6, H6' atoms at the primary side. The derivative 5, however, gave very broad peaksat room temperature. The peaks could partially be assigned at 270 K, but the broadening was still present at 220 K. This implies that there exist several conformers of similar energyand C₁ symmetry that continuously interchange, since there is not a single type of stabilizing interaction thatpredominates. We attributed this phenomenon to the presence of the carbonyl group, which probablydisfavors - stacking and induces random arrangements of the aromatic rings.     

Synthesis of two peptides of α-bungarotoxin and the participation of the amino acid residue Trp-28 of the neurotoxin in the antigenicity of the molecule

Using the method of solid-phase peptide synthesis, two peptides have been synthesized, one of which corresponds to the central ring structure of -bungarotoxin (-BTX), while the second has in position 28 a Gly residue in place of the Trp in the first peptide, and their interrelationship with antitoxin antibodies has been investigated. It has been shown that the amino acid residue Trp-28 of -BTX, which is the contact residue in binding with the acetylcholine receptor, also participates directly in binding with the active centers of antibodies to -BTX.Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 4, pp. 628–631, July–August, 1997.     

Kinetics and Thermodynamics of the Absorption of Hydrogen in β-titanium Alloys

A thermogravimetric method was applied to study the hydrogen uptake in the near-β-titanium alloy Ti 10 2 3 and the metastable β-titanium alloy Ti 21S. The tests were performed in H₂-He gas mixtures with various partial pressures of H₂ at temperatures between 600 and 800°C. Basic findings such as the decreasing solubility of H₂ with increasing temperature could be verified, and first information on the effects of surface conditions was gained. Thus, it could be shown that, despite the low atomic mass of hydrogen, thermogravimetry is an appropriate tool for investigation of the H₂/metal interactions of titanium alloys. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Spectrofluorimetric study and determination of desipramine in the presence of β-cyclodextrin

The native fluorescence intensity of desipramine was enhanced in the presence of β-cyclodextrin in aqueous solution. The inclusion complex formation between these compounds was studied by spectrofluorimetry. A stable complex with a 2: 1 stoichiometry of β-cyclodextrin to desipramine was formed (logβ₂ = 9.29 ± 0.01). In the presence of an optimum concentration of β-cyclodextrin, the fluorescence intensity was linearly proportional to desipramine concentration in the range of 0.1–100 μg/mL (7.2 × 10^?7?1.0 × 10^?4 M) with a limit of detection of 7 × 10^?8 M. The method was successfully applied to the detection of desipramine in its tablets.     

Distribution and forms of phosphorus in tidal flat sediments of the Yangtze Estuary and coast

The distribution and forms of phosphorus (P) were investigated in the tidal flat sediments of the Yangtze Estuary and coast. The total P contents in surface sediments range from 18.0 to 31.4 μmol · g-1 along the southern coast. The spatial and temporal distribution of P in tidal flats is closely related to the location and pollution resources, especially in association with the variation of hydrodynamic conditions. Significant variations in the forms of P in different sites were observed. P bonded with Ca(Ca-P) is the dominant mineral form in all surface sediments, organic P(Org-P) is lower. Most P is of unstable form, suggesting that P has larger potential activity. P accumulation is the main behavior process between water and sediment in the coastal environment of the Yangtze Estuary.     

Selection of Amino Acids and the Biomimetic Synthesis of Amido Bond in the Presence of β-CD

A new method was developed to construct a special amido bond in the presence of β-cyclodextrin. This process is similar to peptide synthesis in organisms. NMR experiments were performed to investigate the possible mechanism. This work has potential application in biomimetic peptide synthesis.

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Characterization of the inclusion complex of β-cyclodextrin with sorbic acid in the solid state and in aqueous solution

Crystal structure of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) complexes with sorbic acid, usually as food preservative, has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction at 113 K. The space group of β-cyclodextrin-sorbic acid complex is P1 with unit cell dimensions of a = 15.284(3) Å, b = 15.402(3) Å, c = 17.981(4) Å, α = 99.67(3)°, β = 112.83(3)°, γ = 102.48(3)° and Z = 1. The result indicates that the β-CD molecules form head-to-head dimers which pack in the intermediate mode. Each dimer contains two guest molecules whose methyl groups are located at the dimer interface while the carboxyl groups protrude from the β-CD primary faces. Water molecules (25.5) are distributed outside the cyclodextrin cavity over 31 sites. Furthermore, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (¹H NMR) has been employed to investigate the inclusion behavior between the host β-CD and guest sorbic acid in aqueous solution. The results obtained enabled us to structurally characterize the β-CD inclusion complex with sorbic acid.     

The α-effect of oximate ions and solvent effect in the transfer of the toluenesulfonyl group in aqueous dimethylsulfoxide

The kinetic behaviour of oximate ions was studied in the transfer of the toluenesulfonyl group in aqueous dimethylsulfoxide (0–95 vol.% DMSO). The solvation effects of the solvent are a factor controlling the nucleophilicity and magnitude of the α-effect of the oximate ions. L. M. Litvinenko Institute of Physical Organic and Coal Chemistry, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 70 R. Lyuksemburg ul., Donetsk 340114, Ukraine. Translated from Teoreticheskaya i éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 30–35, January–February, 2000.