Viscosity of (ethane-1,2-diol + 1,2-dimethoxyethane + water) at temperatures from 263.15 K to 353.15 K

The kinematic viscosity ν for (ethane-1,2-diol  +  1,2-dimethoxyethane  +  water) was measured at 14 different ternary compositions covering the whole miscibility field, and at 19 temperatures in the range 263.15 ⩽T /  K ⩽ 353.15. The experimental values were fitted using empirical equations of the type ν = ν (T) and ν = ν (x_i), respectively, in order to provide reliable models to account for the behaviour of the system. The excess kinematic viscosity ν^Ehas been determined and interpreted in terms of the type and nature of the interactions among the components of the mixture. Using the experimental ν data, the thermodynamic properties ( ΔG ^* , ΔH ^* ,ΔS ^*  ) of the viscous flow have been obtained from the Eyring’s approach and standard thermodynamic equations. Furthermore, excess mixing functions, such asΔG ^* E , have been determined, and found to evidence the existence of quite strong specific interactions among the components, probably due to the formation of hydrogen bonds and dipolar networks. However, all the calculated excess mixing properties suggest the absence of stable three-component adducts.     

Potential energy surface and rate constant of the inversion substitution reactions CH3X + O2 → CH3O2• + X• (X = SH,NO2)

The temperature dependence of the rate constant of the inversion substitution reactions CH₃X + O₂ → CH₃O₂^? + X^? (X = SH, NO₂), can be expressed as k = 6.8 × 10^–12(T/1000)^1.49exp(–62816 cal mol^–1/RT) cm³ s^–1 (X = SH) and k = 6.8 × 10^–12(T/1000)^1.26 × × exp(–61319 cal mol^–1/RT) cm³ s^–1 (X = NO₂), as found with the use of high-level quantum chemical methods and the transition state theory.     

Photochromism of 3-butyl-1-methyl-2-phenylazoimidazolium in room temperature ionic liquids

We studied the photochromism of a newly synthesized ionic liquid, [2PA-Bmim]Tf₂N ([2PA-Bmim]⁺: 3-butyl-1-methyl-2-phenylazoimidazolium, Tf₂N^?: bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-amide) which is characterized by a phenylazo group substituted on the imidazolium ring. The melting point of [2PA-Bmim]Tf₂N is 329 K. The absorption spectrum of [2PA-Bmim]⁺ dissolved in conventional organic solvents or in ionic liquids changes drastically upon UV-light irradiation, which is attributed to the photoisomerization of the phenylazo group from E- to Z-forms during irradiation and the backward thermal isomerization from Z- to E-forms in the dark. The E–Z photoisomerization quantum yield, Φ_iso, was determined by 355 nm laser photolysis. The Φ_iso value slightly depends on solvent viscosity, from 0.12 in 3-butyl-1-methylimidazolium PF₆^? (η = 241 cP) to 0.19 in toluene (η < 1 cP). On the other hand, no solvent dependence was observed for Arrhenius parameters of the backward Z–E thermal isomerization. We discuss the isomerization mechanism and the reason why the E–Z photoisomerization yield depends on solvent viscosity.     

Thermodynamics of dibenzo-p-dioxin and 1,2,3,4-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin fromT = 5 K toT = 490 K

In adiabatic low-pressure and dynamic calorimeters the temperature dependence of the standard molar heat capacity C_{p, m}^oof dibenzo- p -dioxin and 1,2,3,4-tetrachlorodibenzo- p -dioxin have been determined at temperatures in the range T =  5 K to T =  490 K: from T =  5 K to T =  340 K with an accuracy of about 0.2 per cent and with an accuracy of 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent between T =  340 K and T =  490 K. The temperatures, enthalpies, and entropies of melting of the above compounds have been determined. The experimental data were used to calculate the thermodynamic functions C_{p, m}^o / R, Δ₀^TH_m^o / (R·K), Δ₀^TS_m^o / R, and Φ_m^o = Δ₀^TS_m^o − Δ₀^TH_m^o / T(where R is the universal gas constant) in the range T →  0 to T =  490 K. The isochoric heat capacity C_{V, m}of both dioxins has been estimated over the range T →  0 to T_fus. The effect of substitution of four hydrogen atoms by chlorine atoms on the lattice and atomic components of the isochoric heat capacity was considered.     

Studies on the interactions of diglycine and triglycine with polyethylene glycol 400 in aqueous solutions by density and ultrasound speed measurements

Density and ultrasound speed were measured accurately for diglycine + water, triglycine + water, diglycine + water-polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400) and triglycine + water-PEG400 solutions at T = (293.15, 298.15, 303.15 and 308.15) K. The results were used in evaluating thermodynamic properties as apparent molar volumes (V_Ø) and apparent molar isentropic compressions (K_SΦ) of diglycine and triglycine in water and in PEG400 solutions. Infinite dilution values of these parameters, V^o_Ø, and K^o_SΦ, were obtained from their plots as a function of molality by extrapolation and have been utilized in obtaining transfer volumes and transfer compressions at infinite dilution. All transfer volumes and transfer compressions were found to increase with increasing molality of PEG400. Apparent molar isobaric expansions were derived from the temperature dependence of V_Ø values at infinite dilution and at finite concentrations. All the results were interpreted in terms of solute (diglycine or triglycine) and co-solute (PEG400) and solvent (H₂O) interactions.     

The state energy and the displacements of the potential minima of the 2Ag− state in all-trans-β-carotene as determined by fluorescence spectroscopy

The fluorescence spectrum of all-trans-β-carotene was recorded at 170 K. The 1B_u⁺ → 1A_g⁻ fluorescence exhibited clear vibrational structures constituting a mirror image with those of the 1B_u⁺ ← 1A_g⁻ absorption, and the deconvolution of the entire spectrum identified the 2A_g⁻(0) → 1A_g⁻(0) transition at 14 500 cm⁻¹. The displacements of the 1B_u⁺ and 2A_g⁻ potential minima along ν₁ and ν₂ (the CC stretching and C–C stretching normal coordinates, respectively) were determined to be 1.2 and 0.9, and 1.6 and 1.5, respectively. Thus, much larger potential displacements in the 2A_g⁻ state than in the 1Bu⁺ state have been shown.     

Hot band spectroscopy of CCO in the C–O stretching region: The (ν1 + 2ν3) − 2ν3 and (2ν1 + ν3) − (ν1 + ν3) bands

Two C–O stretching hot bands, (ν₁ + 2ν₃) − 2ν₃ and (2ν₁ + ν₃) − (ν₁ + ν₃), of the CCO radical in the ground electronic state were measured. These hot bands are red shifted by approximately 70 cm⁻¹ compared to the C–O stretching fundamental. CCO was produced in a discharge through a flowing mixture of carbon suboxide and helium. The spectra were recorded using a diode laser spectrometer. The band origins were determined to be 1904.32512(62) and 1902.69130(56) cm⁻¹ for (ν₁ + 2ν₃) − 2ν₃ and (2ν₁ + ν₃) − (ν₁ + ν₃), respectively. The measurements in this band together with previously reported frequencies in the C–C and C–O stretching regions were analysed to determine harmonic frequencies and anharmonicity constants.     

Synthesis of (NHC)Rh(cod)Cl and (NHC)RhCl(CO)2 complexes – Translation of the Rh- into the Ir-scale for the electronic properties of NHC ligands

Twenty-three different Rh complexes of the (NHC)RhCl(cod) and (NHC)RhCl(CO)₂ type were synthesized from [RhCl(cod)]₂. The electron donating nature of the NHC ligands was changed in a systematic manner. The redox potentials of the various (NHC)RhCl(cod) and the ν(CO) of the various (NHC)RhCl(CO)₂ were determined. A correlation of the Rh redox potentials and the Rh ν(CO), respectively, with the related data from analogous (NHC)IrCl(cod) and (NHC)IrCl(CO)₂ complexes established two linear relationships. The linear regression (R² = 0.993) of the Rh and the Ir redox potentials results in an equation for the redox potential transformation: E_1/2(Ir) = 1.016 · E_1/2(Rh) ? 0.076 V. The linear regression (R² = 0.97) of the Rh and Ir ν_av(CO) results in an equation for the ν_av(CO) transformation: ν_av(CO)Ir = 0.8695 · ν_av(CO)Rh + 250.7 cm^?1. In this manner the Rh and the Ir-scale for the determination of the electron donating properties of NHC ligands are unified.     

Photocatalysis of 4-nitrophenol using zinc phthalocyanine complexes

Photodegradation of 4-nitrophenol (4-Np) in the presence of zinc tetrasulfophthalocyanine (ZnPcS₄), zinc octacarboxyphthalocyanine (ZnPc(COOH)₈) and a sulfonated ZnPc containing a mixture of differently sulfonated derivatives (ZnPcS_mix), as photocatalysts is reported. ZnPcS_mix is the most effective catalyst in terms of a high quantum yield for 4-Np degradation and the stability of the catalyst. However ZnPc(COOH)₈ degrades readily during the catalysis, but it has a higher quantum yield (Φ_4-Np) for 4-Np degradation than the rest of the complexes. The Φ_4-Np values were closely related to the singlet oxygen quantum yields Φ_Δ and hence aggregation. The rate constants for the reaction with 4-Np were k_r = 0.67 × 10⁶ mol⁻¹ dm³ s⁻¹ for ZnPcS_mix and 2.8 × 10⁸ mol⁻¹ dm³ s⁻¹ for ZnPc(COOH)₈.     

Thermodynamic properties of calcium titanates: CaTiO3, Ca4Ti3O10, and Ca3Ti2O7

The chemical potentials of CaO in two-phase fields (TiO₂ + CaTiO₃), (CaTiO₃ + Ca₄Ti₃O₁₀), and (Ca₄Ti₃O₁₀ + Ca₃Ti₂O₇) of the pseudo-binary system (CaO + TiO₂) have been measured in the temperature range (900 to 1250) K, relative to pure CaO as the reference state, using solid-state galvanic cells incorporating single crystal CaF₂ as the solid electrolyte. The cells were operated under pure oxygen at ambient pressure. The standard Gibbs free energies of formation of calcium titanates, CaTiO₃, Ca₄Ti₃O₁₀, and Ca₃Ti₂O₇, from their component binary oxides were derived from the reversible e.m.f.s. The results can be summarised by the following equations: CaO(solid) + TiO₂(solid) → CaTiO₃(solid), ΔG° ± 85/(J · mol^?1) = ?80,140 ? 6.302(T/K); 4CaO(solid) + 3TiO₂(solid) → Ca₄Ti₃O₁₀(solid), ΔG° ± 275/(J · mol^?1) = ?243,473 ? 25.758(T/K); 3CaO(solid) + 2TiO₂(solid) → Ca₃Ti₂O₇(solid), ΔG° ± 185/(J · mol^?1) = ?164,217 ? 16.838(T/K).The reference state for solid TiO₂ is the rutile form. The results of this study are in good agreement with thermodynamic data for CaTiO₃ reported in the literature. For Ca₄Ti₃O₁₀ Gibbs free energy of formation obtained in this study differs significantly from that reported by Taylor and Schmalzried at T = 873 K. For Ca₃Ti₂O₇ experimental measurements are not available in the literature for direct comparison with the results obtained in this study. Nevertheless, the standard entropy for Ca₃Ti₂O₇ at T = 298.15 K estimated from the results of this study using the Neumann–Koop rule is in fair agreement with the value obtained from low-temperature heat capacity measurements.     

Free NH3 quantum rotations in Hofmann clathrates: structure factors and line widths studied by inelastic neutron scattering

Quantum rotations of NH₃ groups in Hofmann clathrates Ni–Ni–C₆H₆ and Ni–Ni–C₁₂H₁₀ have been studied using inelastic neutron scattering. Calculations of the dynamical structure factor for a free uniaxial quantum rotor reproduce the neutron scattering data with respect to their Q- and T-dependence as well as the relative intensities for the 0 → 1, 0 → 2 and 1 → 2 transitions. Though the effective NH₃ rotation constant is different from the gas phase value, the effective radius of rotation (i.e., the average distance of protons from the rotation axis) is equal or very close to the geometrical value r = 0.94 Å for a NH₃ group. Comparing the experimental data with the calculated dynamical structure factor for the 0 → 3 transition it could be shown, that the corresponding transition line, in contrast to transitions between j = 0,1,2 levels measured so far, has a finite width at T = 0 K.     

On oxoacidic properties and solubilities of beryllium and magnesium oxides in molten (CsCs + KCl + NaCl) eutectic at T = 783 K

Reactions of Be²⁺ and Mg²⁺ with O^2– in molten eutectic mixture (CsCs + KCl + NaCl) (0.455:0.245:0.30) at T = 783 K were studied by a potentiometric method using Pt(O₂)|ZrO₂(Y₂O₃) indicator electrode. Addition of O^2– ions to the melt containing Mg²⁺ results in precipitation of MgO (pK_s,MgO = 11.89 ± 0.3, molality) whereas interaction of Be²⁺ with O^2– is accompanied with sequential formation of Be₂O²⁺ (pK = 15.68 ± 0.5, molality) and precipitation of BeO (pK_s,BeO = 9.62 ± 0.3, molality). On the basis of the obtained and known data pK_s,MgO–T⁻¹ dependence in molten (CsCs + KCl + NaCl) eutectic is constructed. The slope of the said dependence in T/K = (from 583 to 1073) range is in good agreement with the value predicted by the Shreder equation, that extends the range of use of the Shreder equation for predictions of metal oxide solubilities in molten halides.     

Thermodynamics of the oxidation–reduction reaction {2 glutathionered(aq) + NADPox(aq)=glutathioneox(aq) + NADPred(aq)}

Microcalorimetry, spectrophotometry, and high-performance liquid chromatography (h.p.l.c.) have been used to conduct a thermodynamic investigation of the glutathione reductase catalyzed reaction {2 glutathione_red(aq) + NADP_ox(aq)=glutathione_ox(aq) + NADP_red(aq)}. The reaction involves the breaking of a disulfide bond and is of particular importance because of the role glutathione_red plays in the repair of enzymes. The measured values of the apparent equilibrium constant K^′ for this reaction ranged from 0.5 to 69 and were measured over a range of temperature (288.15 K to 303.15 K), pH (6.58 to 8.68), and ionic strength I_m (0.091 mol · kg⁻¹ to 0.90 mol · kg⁻¹). The results of the equilibrium and calorimetric measurements were analyzed in terms of a chemical equilibrium model that accounts for the multiplicity of ionic states of the reactants and products. These calculations led to values of thermodynamic quantities at T=298.15 K and I_m=0 for a chemical reference reaction that involves specific ionic forms. Thus, for the reaction {2 glutathione_red⁻(aq) + NADP_ox³⁻(aq)=glutathione_ox²⁻(aq) + NADP_red⁴⁻(aq) + H⁺(aq)}, the equilibrium constant K=(6.5±4.4)·10⁻¹¹, the standard molar enthalpy of reaction Δ_rH^o_m=(6.9±3.0) kJ · mol⁻¹, the standard molar Gibbs free energy change Δ_rG^o_m=(58.1±1.7) kJ · mol⁻¹, and the standard molar entropy change Δ_rS^o_m=−(172±12) J · K⁻¹ · mol⁻¹. Under approximately physiological conditions (T=311.15 K, pH=7.0, and I_m=0.25 mol · kg⁻¹ the apparent equilibrium constant K^′≈0.013. The results of the several studies of this reaction from the literature have also been examined and analyzed using the chemical equilibrium model. It was found that much of the literature is in agreement with the results of this study. Use of our results together with a value from the literature for the standard electromotive force E^o for the NADP redox reaction leads to E^o=0.166 V (T=298.15 K and I=0) for the glutathione redox reaction {glutathione_ox²⁻(aq) + 2 H⁺(aq) + 2 e⁻=2 glutathione_red⁻(aq)}. The thermodynamic results obtained in this study also permit the calculation of the standard apparent electromotive force E^′o for the biochemical redox reaction {glutathione_ox(aq) + 2 e⁻=2 glutathione_red(aq)} over a wide range of temperature, pH, and ionic strength. At T=298.15 K, I=0.25 mol · kg⁻¹, and pH=7.0, the calculated value of E^′o is −0.265 V.     

The thermodynamics of formation,molar heat capacity,and thermodynamic functions ofZrTiO4(cr)

As part of an ongoing study of titanate-based ceramic materials for the disposal of surplus weapons-grade plutonium, we report thermodynamic properties of a sample ofzirconium titanate (ZrTiO₄) quenched from a high-temperature synthesis. The standard enthalpy of formationΔ_fH_m^o was obtained by using high-temperature oxide-melt solution calorimetry. The molar heat capacity C_{p, m}was measured fromT =  13 K to T =  400 K in an adiabatic calorimeter and extrapolated toT =  1800 K by using an equation fitted to the low-temperature results. The results atT =  298.15 K areΔ_fH_m^o =  − (2024.1  ±  4.5)kJ · mol ^− 1,Δ₀^TS_m^o =  (116.71  ±  0.31 )J · K ^− 1· mol ^− 1, andΔ_fG_m^o =  − (1915.8  ±  4.5 )kJ · mol ^− 1; the molar entropy includes a contribution of 2 R ln2 to account for the random mixing of Zr^4 + and Ti^4 + on a four-fold crystallographic site. Values for the standard molar Gibbs energies and enthalpies of formation of ZrTiO_4,Δ_fG_m^oandΔ_fH_m^o , and for the free energies and enthalpies for the reaction to form ZrTiO₄(cr) from ZrO₂(cr) and TiO₂(cr), are tabulated over the temperature interval, 0 ⩽(T / K)⩽ 1800. From these results, we conclude that ZrTiO₄is not stable with respect to (ZrO₂ +  TiO₂) at T =  298.15 K, but becomes so at T =  (1250  ±  150) K.     

Thermodynamic properties of metal amides determined by ammonia pressure-composition isotherms

Thermodynamic properties of Mg(NH₂)₂ and LiNH₂ were investigated by measurements of NH₃ pressure-composition isotherms (PCI). Van’t Hoff plot of plateau pressures of PCI for decomposition of Mg(NH₂)₂ indicated the standard enthalpy and entropy change of the reactions were ΔH° = (120 ± 11) kJ · mol^?1 (per unit amount of NH₃) and ΔS° = (182 ± 19) J · mol^?1 · K^?1 for the reaction: Mg(NH₂)₂ → MgNH + NH₃, and ΔH° = 112 kJ · mol^?1 and ΔS^o = 157 J · mol^?1 · K^?1 for the reaction: MgNH → (1/3)Mg₃N₂ + (1/3)NH₃. PCI measurements for formation of LiNH₂ were carried out, and temperature dependence of plateau pressures indicated ΔH° = (?108 ± 15) kJ · mol^?1 and ΔS° = (?143 ± 25) J · mol^?1 · K^?1 for the reaction: Li₂NH + NH₃ → 2LiNH₂.     

The HCl+ClONO2 reaction rate on various water ice surfaces

The reaction ClONO₂+HCl → Cl₂+HNO₃ on ice surfaces was investigated using a fast flow reactor coupled to a chemical ionization mass spectrometer. Rough and relatively smooth ice surfaces and single-crystal ice particles were employed to investigate the effect of the different surface morphologies on the reaction mechanism. Large reaction probabilities (γ>0.1), independent of HCl partial pressure in the range from 2×10⁻⁷ to 8×10⁻⁶ Torr, were measured on these three ice surfaces. These results are consistent with an ionic reaction mechanism involving HCl solvation on a liquid-like surface layer.     

Determination of thermodynamic properties of Na2S using solid-state EMF measurements

To obtain reliable thermodynamic data for Na₂S(s), solid-state EMF measurements of the cell Pd(s)|O₂(g)|Na₂S(s), Na₂SO₄(s)|YSZ| Fe(s), FeO(s)|O₂(g)_ref| Pd(s) were carried out in the temperature range 870 < T/K < 1000 with yttria stabilized zirconia as the solid electrolyte. The measured EMF values were fitted according to the equation E_fit/V (±0.00047) = 0.63650 − 0.00584732(T/K) + 0.00073190(T/K) ln (T/K). From the experimental results and the available literature data on Na₂SO₄(s), the equilibrium constant of formation for Na₂S(s) was determined to be lg K_f(Na₂S(s)) (±0.05) = 216.28 − 4750(T/K)⁻¹ − 28.28878 ln (T/K). Gibbs energy of formation for Na₂S(s) was obtained as Δ_fG^∘(Na₂S(s))/(kJ · mol⁻¹) (±1.0) = 90.9 − 4.1407(T/K) + 0.5415849(T/K) ln (T/K). By applying third law analysis of the experimental data, the standard enthalpy of formation of Na₂S(s) was evaluated to be Δ_fH^∘(Na₂S(s), 298.15 K)/(kJ · mol⁻¹) (±1.0) = −369.0. Using the literature data for C_p and the calculated Δ_fH^∘, the standard entropy was evaluated to S^∘(Na₂S(s), 298.15 K)/(J · mol⁻¹ · K⁻¹) (±2.0) = 97.0.     

Conductometric study of some alkali metal halides in (dimethyl sulfoxide + acetonitrile) at T = 298.15 K

Electrolytic conductivities of some alkali metal halides, MX (M⁺ = Li⁺, Na⁺, and K⁺; X^? = Cl^?, Br^?, and I^?), NaBPh₄ and Bu₄NBr have been investigated in (20, 40, and 60) mass% {dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in DMSO + acetonitrile} at T = 298.15 K. The conductance results have been analyzed by the Fuoss-conductance-concentration equation in terms of the limiting molar conductance Λ° the association constant K_A and the association diameter R. The ionic contributions to the limiting molar conductance have been estimated using Bu₄NBPh₄ as the “reference electrolyte”. The association constant K_A tends to increase in the order mass percent 20 < 40 < 60 DMSO in (DMSO + acetonitrile) which is explained by the thermodynamic parameter ΔG° and Walden product Λ°η. The results have been interpreted in terms of ion–solvent interactions and structural changes in the mixed solvents.     

Thermodynamic properties of tetraphenylphosphonium perchlorate and tetraphenylarsonium perchlorate fromT → 0 toT = 340 K

The temperature dependence of the standard molar heat capacity C_{p, m}^oof samples of crystalline tetraphenylphosphonium perchlorate and tetraphenylarsonium perchlorate was measured in an adiabatic low-pressure calorimeter between T =  4.8 K and T =  340 K and from T =  5.8 K to T =  340 K, respectively, mostly to within a precision of 0.2 per cent. For tetraphenylphosphonium perchlorate, an anomalous change of the heat capacity in the range T =  125 K to T =  185 K, probably arising from the excitation of hindered rotations of atomic groups, was found and its thermodynamic characteristics were determined. No such anomaly was observed for tetraphenylarsonium perchlorate. The data obtained were used to calculate the thermodynamic functions C_{p, m}^o(T) / R, Δ₀^TH_m^o / R·K, Δ₀^TS_m^o / R, and Φ_m^o = Δ₀^TS_m^o − Δ₀^TH_m^o / T(where R is the universal gas constant) of the compounds between T →  0 and T =  340 K.