Catalytic activity of honeycomb catalysts, I. The benzene-cyclohexane (de)hydrogenation reaction

Monolithic supported platinum catalysts were investigated with respect to their hydrogenation and dehydrogenation activity towards benzene and cyclohexane, respectively, between 250° and 350°C. Conversion of benzene to cyclohexane is optimal for the volume ratio H₂/Bz=5 at lower temperatures. In the cyclohexane dehydrogenation reaction, high temperatures, associated with lower N₂/Cy ratios, are beneficial. No byproducts were observed in the two reactions.

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Oxidizing properties of alumina towards alcohols. Possible reaction scheme

By chemical trapping, an acyl species has been evidenced in the oxidation of alcohols to carboxylate on an alumina surface. A possible reacton scheme is discussed.

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Calculation of the mass transfer coefficient with a chemical reaction in a gas-liquid system

A solution of the problem of mass transfer in a turbulent boundary layer has been obtained with a first-order chemical reaction occurring in the liquid phase. The dependence of the enhancement factor for absorption and of the mass transfer coefficient on the model parameters can be used for building up a hierarchic model of the gas-liquid reactor.

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Thermal dissociation of basic aluminium ammonium sulfate in vacuum

A mathematical model of the thermal decomposition of basic aluminium ammonium sulfate has been developed. The construction of the model consisted in simulation of TG and DTG curves, with the use of kinetic parameters identified on the basis of results obtained in measurements of the rate of thermal dissociation of the compound under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde das mathematische Modell fur thermische Zersetzung des basischen Ammoniumaluminiumsulfats bearbeitet. Die Struktur des Modells bestand in der Nachbildung von thermogravimetrischen Kurven TG, DTG mittels der kinetischen Parameter, die auf Grund der isothermen und der nichtisothermen Ergebnisse der Untersuchungen nach der Dissoziationsgeschwindigkeit von Verbindungen identifiziert wurden.

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Résumé Un modèle mathématique décrivant la décomposition thermique du sulfate basique d'aluminium et d'ammonium est présenté.La méthode consiste à simuler les courbes thermogravimétriques TG et TGD à l'aide des paramètres cinétiques identifiés sur la base des résultats des déterminations isothermes et nonisothermes de la vitesse de la dissociation du composé.

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Investigation of surface phenomena on solid catalysts by simultaneous thermogravimetry and DTA

Thermogravimetry and simultaneous DTA were used to investigate the phenomena of adsorption, desorption and surface reactions on solid catalysts. The measurements were carried out with NaX and X-type ion-exchanged zeolites and silica-alumina gels (Ketjen) treated with sodium hydroxide in the presence of carbon dioxide. On the basis of the quantitative results it is possible to give an interpretation of the surface phenomena and to establish the existence of various active centres on the surfaces of the catalysts. In the case of the adsorption of carbon dioxide on X-type zeolites, the quantity of carbon dioxide adsorbed is much smaller on ion-exchanged zeolites than on NaX.

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Zusammenfassung Thermogravimetrie und simultane DTA wurden zur Untersuchung der Adsorptions-, Desorptions-Erscheinungen und Oberflächenreaktionen an festen Katalysatoren eingesetzt. Die Messungen wurden and NaX und Zeolithen des Typs X sowie an Silika-Aluminiumoxidgelen Ketjen durchgeführt, welche mit Natriumhydroxid in Gegenwart von Kohlendioxid behandelt worden waren. Aufgrund der quantitativen Ergebnisse ist es möglich eine Deutung der Oberfiächenerscheinungen zu geben und die Existenz verschiedener aktiver Zentren an der Katalysatorenoberfläche nachzuweisen. Im Falle der Adsorption von Kohlendioxid an Zeolithen des Typs X ist die Menge des adsorbierten Kohlendioxids am Ionenaustauscher viel niedriger als am NaX.

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Résumé Application de la TG et de l'ATD simultanées à l'étude des phénomènes d'adsorption, de désorption et de réactions de surface sur des catalyseurs solides. Les mesures ont été effectuées avec des zéolites échangeuses d'ions de type NaX et X ainsi qu'avec des gels Ketjen silice-alumine traités par NaOH en présence de CO₂. Les résultats quantitatifs permettent de donner une interprétation des phénomènes de surface et d'établir l'existence de divers centres actifs à la surface des catalyseurs. Dans le cas de l'adsorption de CO₂ sur les zéolites de type X, la quantité de CO₂ adsorbé est beaucoup plus faible que sur les zéolites de type NaX.

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DTA , . - NaX X - « », . . X, - , NaX.

     

Synthesis of light alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen over copper-iron catalysts

The activity and selectivity of copper-iron catalysts for the synthesis of light alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen were studied. The suitable ratio of copper to iron and optimal chemical composition of the catalyst were determined.

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UV-VIS spectroscopic study of interaction and transformation of allyl alcohol on zeolites HZSM-5

Formation of alkenylcarbenium ions has been proved during transformation of allyl alcohol on zeolite HZSM-5.

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HZSM-5.

     

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⁺.

     

Interaction of nitric oxide with NiCr2O4

Interaction of NO with NiCr₂O₄ has been studied at 473–1173 K. It has been established that on nickel-chromium spinels NO decomposition practically does not take place. Nitric oxide can interact only with prereduced samples to reoxidize them.

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473–1173 NO NiCr₂O₄. , NO . (II) ; .

     

The thermal behaviour of solvates in the LiCI(MgCl2, AlCl3) water-1,4-dioxane systems

The thermal behaviour of the solvates and mixed solvates in the LiCl(MgCl₂, AlCl₃)-water-1,4-dioxane systems was investigated by means of DTA measurements of the melting behaviour and by quasi-isothermal and quasi-isobaric investigations of the thermal decomposition processes.The compounds melt incongruently. The positions of the melting points and the processes of thermal decomposition confirm the assumption that 1,4-dioxane is bonded in the first coordination sphere in the mixed solvate of lithium, but in the cases of magnesium and aluminium chloride it is bonded via hydrogen-bonds and not directly to the cations. Only for the lithium and magnesium compounds does the decomposition of the anhydrous solvates result in anhydrous chlorides.

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Zusammenfassung Das thermische Verhalten der Solvate und Mischsolvate der Systeme LiCl, (MgCl₂, AlCl₃)-Wasser-1,4 Dioxan wurde mit Hilfe von DTA-Messungen zum Schmelzverhalten, und quasi-isothermen und quasi-isobaren Untersuchungen zum Ablauf der thermischen Zersetzung Untersucht. Die Verbindungen schmelzen inkongruent. Die Lage der Schmelzpunkte und der Verlauf der thermischen Zersetzung bekräftigen die Vorstellungen, daß 1,4 Dioxan im Mischsolvat des Lithiums in der ersten Koordinationsphäre direkt am Kation, hingegen bei Magnesium und Aluminium über Wasserstoffbrücken gebunden ist. Die Zersetzung der wasserfreien Solvate führt nur im Fall der Lithium- und Magnesiumverbindungen zu den wasserfreien Chloriden.

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( , )--1,4- , - - — . . , 1,4- . , , . .

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The valuable assistance of Dr. Frahghänel in the separation of the solid phase by means of the hightemperature centrifuge is gratefully acknowledged.     

Kinetics of carbonyl triplet reactions in water

The presence of urea during the gelling of AlPO₄–Al₂O₃ catalysts (AlPO₄/Al₂O₃ weight ratio =3) has been studied with respect to its effect on the porous texture and surface acidity of the resulting gels. An increase in pore volume and mean pore radius with no modification in surface acidity is found when the AlPO₄–Al₂O₃ catalyst is modified by the addition of 5 mol% urea in the AlPO₄ solution.

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, AlPO₄/Al₂O₃ ( AlPO₄/Al₂O₃=3) . , AlPO₄/Al₂O₃ 5 .% AlPO₄ - .

     

Influence of mechanical activation on decomposition of a chalcopyrite-pyrite mixture in an oxidizing atmosphere

The influence of the addition of pyrite and mechanical activation on an oxidative decomposition of chalcopyrite was studied. The course of the thermoanalytical curves and X-ray identification of the products showed that addition of pyrite affects mainly the endothermic processes taking place in region of low temperatures but does not significantly influence the temperature of CuSO₄ formation and its content in the products of decomposition. Changes in fine and superfine structure of chalcopyrite brought about by mechanical activation at grinding cause the complex of exothermic oxidative reactions to proceed at temperatures as much as 180 deg lower than for a non activated sample. The endothermic effect of these oxidation reactions become more marked and the proportion of CuSO₄ in the products of the oxidative decomposition increases significantly.

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Zusammenfassung Am oxidativen Zerfall von Chalkopyrit wurde der Einfluss der Zugabe von Pyrit sowie der mechanischen Aktivierung untersucht. Der Verlauf der thermoanalytischen Kurven und Röntgendiffraktionsanalyse der Produkte zeigten, dass die Zugabe von Pyrit hauptsächlich die sich bei niedrigeren Temperaturen abspielenden endothermen Prozesse beeinflusst, nicht aber die Bildungstemperatur von CuSO₄ sowie dessen Gehalt in den Zersetzungsprodukten. Durch mechanisches Aktivieren mittels Feinmahlen hervorgerufene Veränderungen in der Fein- und Superfeinstruktur lassen die Gesamtheit der exothermen oxidativen Reaktionen bei Temperaturen ablaufen, die etwa 180 Grad unterhalb derer für unaktivierte Proben liegen. Die endotherme Färbung dieser Oxidation wird eindeutiger und der Anteil von CuSO₄ in den Produkten des oxidativen Zerfalles nimmt eindeutig zu.

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Experimental study of the initial stage of Li2SO4·H2O single crystal dehydration in vacuum

The initial stage of the Li₂SO₄·H₂O single crystal isothermal dehydration has been studied by means of quartz crystal microbalance. As found, weight loss in the initial process may be considered as H₂O molecule diffusion from a semiinfinite medium. The numerical values of the H₂O molecule diffusion in Li₂SO₄·H₂O have been calculated from the results obtained.

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. - - - -. - Li₂SO₄·H₂O.

     

Coke deposition on naphtha reforming catalysts: I. Influence of the hydrocarbon feed

During hydrocarbons reactions over Pt/Al₂O₃ the catalyst is covered by coke. It is accepted that coke formation occurs on metal and acid sites. During normal heptane and methylcyclopentane reforming it was found that the nature and the rate of coke deposited on the catalyst surface was not same, depending on the structure of the hydrocarbon feed.

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Pt/Al₂O₃ . , . , - .

     

Rate constants for photochemically induced hydrogen abstraction calculated from spin trapping rates

ESR spin trapping method has been applied to calculate the rate constant for -hydrogen abstraction from ethylbenzene by triplet anthraquinone: k₁=1.1×10⁷ M^–1 s^–1 (error of estimation 25%).

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( ) -CH : k₁=1.1×10⁷ M^–1–1 ( 25%)

     

Effect of hydrothermal treatment on catalytic properties of superhigh-silica zeolites

The effect of hydrothermal treatment of decationized superhigh-silica zeolite on the mechanism of n-hexane conversion has been studied. It has been established that thermosteam modification sharply decreases the cracking activity and increases the selectivity to aromatization reactions. Zeolite acidity markedly decreases, but its crystal structure does not become amorphous.

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Effect of homogeneous initiator on heterogeneous-homogeneous oxidation of methane

A kinetic method of freezing out free radicals combined with recording ESR spectra was used to study the HCl effect on the partial oxidation of methane over SiO₂. This effect is ascribed to the surface modification of catalyst.

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Preparation and characterization of Ru?Pb supported catalysts

Decomposition of Mn₃Mo₂TeO₁₂ during oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde was observed. Depending on the surface composition of the initial catalyst, the decomposition leads to less active but highly selective MnMoTeO₆ or to MnMoO₄ which is not selective in toluene oxidation.

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Mn₃Mo₂TeO₁₂ . , MnMoTeO₆, MnMoO₆.

     

Mathematical model for multi-component petrochemical processes

Some principles of constructing a mathematical model and the results of studying catalytic reforming are discussed.

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