Laser ablation synthesis of selenium superoxide anion SeO4- via selenium trioxide photolysis. Time-of-flight mass spectrometry and ab initio calculations

Laser desorption/ionisation and laser ablation of solid selenium trioxide, as well as the gas-phase behaviour of selenium trioxide, were studied. Selenium trioxide undergoes photochemical decomposition and, from the mass spectra obtained by laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LDI-TOF-MS), the following species were identified: O-, O2-, O3-, SeO-, SeO2-, SeO3-, SeO4-, Se2O7-, Se3O11-, and Se4O14-. Formation of the selenium superoxide SeO4- anion is described in this work for the first time. In addition, low-abundance selenium species such as Se2O8H2-, Se3O11H-, and Se4O15H2- were also detected. The stoichiometry of all ions was confirmed via isotopic pattern modeling and/or post-source decay (PSD) analysis. Photolysis of selenium trioxide leads partly to ozone formation. It was found that the most likely mechanisms of selenium superoxide formation are oxidation of selenium trioxide with ozone and/or reactive oxygen radicals, or photolysis of selenium trioxide tetramer (SeO3)4. Therefore, ab initio calculations were performed to support the mass spectrometric evidence and to suggest probable geometries for selenium superoxide anion SeO4- and diselenium superoxide anion Se2O7-, as well as to provide insight into and/or predict possible formation pathways. It has been found that both cyclic and non-cyclic peroxide structures of SeO4- and Se2O7- ions are possible. In addition, the SeO4 structure was also calculated guided by thermodynamic considerations using Gaussian-2 methodology, and the inferred stability of the SeO4 neutral molecule was supported by ab initio calculations.     

Selenium oxoanion compounds of palladium(II)

Three new palladium compounds, PdSeO3, PdSe2O5, and Na2Pd(SeO4)2, containing selenium oxoanions of both Se(IV) and Se(VI) have been prepared under mild hydrothermal conditions. PdSe2O5 and Na2Pd(SeO4)2 both possess one-dimensional structures. Within the structure of PdSe2O5, [PdO4] square planar building blocks are joined together through diselenite, Se2O52-, anions, and form a zigzag chain along the c axis. In Na2Pd(SeO4)2, [PdO4] units are connected by two selenate, SeO42-, anions, and extend along the a axis to form a [Pd(SeO4)2]2- chain. Na+ cations reside in the space between the [Pd(SeO4)2]2- chains and act as counter cations. Unlike above two compounds, PdSeO3 exhibits a layered structure. In the structure of PdSeO3, [PdO4] units are connected to each other by corner-sharing and form a zigzag chain along the b axis. The chains are further joined together by tridentate selenite, SeO32-, anions to form layers in the [ab] plane that stack along the c axis. Crystallographic data: (193 K; Mo Kalpha, lambda=0.71073 A): PdSeO3, monoclinic, space group P21/m, a=3.8884(5) A, b=6.4170(8) A, c=6.1051(7) A, beta=96.413(2) degrees, V=151.38(3) A3, Z=2; PdSe2O5, monoclinic, space group C2/c, a=12.198(2) A, b=5.5500(8) A, c=7.200(1) A, beta=107.900(2) degrees , V=463.8(1) A3, Z=4; Na2Pd(SeO4)2, triclinic, space group P, a=4.9349(11) A, b=5.9981(13) A, c=7.1512 (15) A, alpha=73.894(4) degrees, beta=86.124(4) degrees, gamma=70.834(4) degrees, V=192.03(7) A3, Z=1.     

Identification of selenium species in selenium-enriched Lens esculenta plants by using two-dimensional liquid chromatography-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and [77Se]selenomethionine selenium oxide spikes

Selenium speciation in Se-enriched Lens esculenta grown in hydroponic culture containing inorganic selenium as Na(2)SeO(3) and Na(2)SeO(4) was performed. After 16 days of growth, the plants were collected and divided in two parts, roots and stems and then analysed to identify and quantify selenium species. Speciation studies of the enzymatic extracts were carried out by using anion-exchange (PRP-X100) and size-exclusion/ion-exchange (Shodex Asahipak) columns coupled to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The need of using two independent chromatographic mechanisms for unambiguous species identification is demonstrated. Moreover, the use of a [(77)Se]selenomethionine selenium oxide spike turned out to be critical to discriminate between selenium selenomethioine selenium oxide and selenocysteine.     

Thermochemical properties of selenium fluorides, oxides, and oxofluorides

The bond dissociation energies (BDEs), fluoride and fluorocation affinities, and electron affinities of SeF(n) (n = 1-6), SeOF(n) (n = 0-4), and SeO(2)F(n) (n = 0-2) have been predicted with coupled cluster CCSD(T) theory extrapolated to the complete basis set limit. To achieve near chemical accuracy, additional corrections were added to the complete basis set binding energies based on frozen core coupled cluster theory energies. These included corrections for core-valence effects, scalar relativistic effects, for first-order atomic spin-orbit effects, and vibrational zero point energies. The adiabatic BDEs contain contributions from product reorganization energies and, therefore, can be much smaller than the diabatic BDEs and can vary over a wide range. For thermochemical calculations, the adiabatic values must be used, whereas for bond strength and kinetic considerations, the diabatic values should be used when only small displacements of the atoms without change of the geometry of the molecule are involved. The adiabatic Se-F BDEs of SeF(n) (n = 1-6) are SeF(6) = 90, SeF(5) = 27, SeF(4) = 93, SeF(3) = 61, SeF(2) = 86, and SeF = 76 kcal/mol, and the corresponding diabatic values are SeF(6) = 90, SeF(5) = 88, SeF(4) = 93, SeF(3) = 74, SeF(2) = 86, and SeF = 76 kcal/mol. The adiabatic Se-O BDEs of SeO(n) (n = 1-3), SeOF(n) (n = 1-4), and SeO(2)F(n) (n = 1,2) range from 23 to 107 kcal/mol, whereas the diabatic ones range from 62 to 154 kcal/mol. The adiabatic Se-F BDEs of SeOF(n) (n = 1-4) and SeO(2)F(n) (n = 1,2) range from 20 to 88 kcal/mol, whereas the diabatic ones range from 73 to 112 kcal/mol. The fluoride affinities of SeF(n), (n = 1-6), SeO(n), (n = 1-3), SeOF(n), (n = 1-4), and SeO(2)F(n) (n = 1,2) range from 15 to 121 kcal/mol, demonstrating that the Lewis acidity of these species covers the spectrum from very weak (SeF(6)) to very strong (SeO(3)) acids. The electron affinities which are a measure of the oxidizing power of a species, span a wide range from 1.56 eV in SeF(4) to 5.16 eV in SeF(5) and for the free radicals are much higher than for the neutral molecules. Another interesting feature of these molecules and ions stems from the fact that many of them possess both a Se free valence electron pair and a free unpaired valence electron, raising the questions of their preferred location and their influence on the Se-F and Se═O bond strengths.     

Three new sodium neptunyl(V) selenate hydrates: structures, Raman spectroscopy, and magnetism

Green crystals of Na(NpO(2))(SeO(4))(H(2)O) (1), Na(3)(NpO(2))(SeO(4))(2)(H(2)O) (2), and Na(3)(NpO(2))(SeO(4))(2)(H(2)O)(2) (3) have been prepared by a hydrothermal method for 1 or evaporation from aqueous solutions for 2 and 3. The structures of these compounds have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Compound 1 is isostructural with Na(NpO(2))(SO(4))(H(2)O) (4). The structure of 1 consists of ribbons of neptunyl(V) pentagonal bipyramids, which are decorated and further connected by selenate tetrahedra to form a three-dimensional framework. The resulting open channels are filled by Na(+) cations and H(2)O molecules. Within the ribbon, each neptunyl polyhedron shares corners with each other solely through cation-cation interactions (CCIs). The structure of 2 adopts one-dimensional [(NpO(2))(SeO(4))(2)(H(2)O)](3-) chains connected by Na(+) cations. Each NpO(2)(+) cation is coordinated by four monodentate SeO(4)(2-) anions and one H(2)O molecule to form a pentagonal bipyramid. The structure of 3 is constructed by one-dimensional [(NpO(2))(SeO(4))(2)](3-) chains separated by Na(+) cations and H(2)O molecules. These chains have two configurations resulting in two disordered orientations of the Se(2)O(4)(2-) tetrahedra. Each NpO(2)(+) cation is coordinated by one bidentate Se(1)O(4)(2-) and three monodentate Se(2)O(4)(2-) anions to form a pentagonal bipyramid. Raman spectra of 1, 2, and 4 were collected on powder samples. For 1 and 4, the neptunyl symmetric stretch modes (670, 676, 730, and 739 cm(-1)) shift significantly toward lower frequencies compared to that in 2 (773 cm(-1)), and there are several asymmetric neptunyl stretch bands in the region of 760-820 cm(-1). Magnetic measurements obtained from crushed crystals of 1 are consistent with a ferromagnetic ordering of the neptunyl(V) spins at 6.5(2) K, with an average low temperature saturation moment of 2.2(1) μ(B) per Np. Well above the ordering temperature, the susceptibility follows Curie-Weiss behavior, with an average effective moment of 3.65(10) μ(B) per Np and a Weiss constant of 14(1) K. Correlations between lattice dimensionality and magnetic behavior are discussed.     

Experimental and theoretical investigations of structural trends for selenium(IV) imides and oxides: X-ray structure of Se3(NAd)2

The thermal decomposition of Se(NAd)(2) (Ad = 1-adamantyl) in THF was monitored by (77)Se NMR and shown to give the novel cyclic selenium imide Se(3)(NAd)(2) as one of the products. An X-ray structural determination showed that Se(3)(NAd)(2) is a puckered five-membered ring with d(Se-Se) = 2.404(1) A and |d(Se-N)| = 1.873(4) A. On the basis of (77)Se NMR data, other decomposition products include the six-membered ring Se(3)(NAd)(3), and the four-membered rings AdNSe(micro-NAd)(2)SeO and OSe(micro-NAd)(2)SeO. The energies for the cyclodimerization of E(NR)(2) and RNEO (E = S, Se; R = H, Me, (t)Bu, SiMe(3)), and the cycloaddition reactions of RNSeO with E(NR)(2), RNSO(2) with Se(NR)(2), and S(NR)(2) with Se(NR)(2) have been calculated at MP2, CCSD, and CCSD(T) levels of theory using the cc-pVDZ basis sets and B3PW91/6-31G* optimized geometries. Sulfur(IV) and selenium(IV) diimide monomers are predicted to be stable, the sole exception being Se(NSiMe(3))(2) that shows a tendency toward cyclodimerization. The cyclodimerization energy for RNSeO and the cycloaddition reaction energies of RNSeO with Se(NR)(2) as well as that of RNSO(2) with Se(NR)(2) are negative, consistent with the observed formation of OSe(micro-N(t)Bu)(2)SeO, OSe(micro-N(t)Bu)(2)SeN(t)Bu, and O(2)S(micro-N(t)Bu)(2)SeN(t)Bu, respectively. Cycloaddition is unlikely when one of the reactants is a sulfur(IV) diimide.     

New vanadium selenites: centrosymmetric Ca2(VO2)2(SeO3)3(H2O)2, Sr2(VO2)2(SeO3)3, and Ba(V2O5)(SeO3), and noncentrosymmetric and polar A4(VO2)2(SeO3)4(Se2O5) (A = Sr2+ or Pb2+)

Five new vanadium selenites, Ca(2)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(3)(H(2)O)(2), Sr(2)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(3), Ba(V(2)O(5))(SeO(3)), Sr(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)), and Pb(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)), have been synthesized and characterized. Their crystal structures were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. The compounds exhibit one- or two-dimensional structures consisting of corner- and edge-shared VO(4), VO(5), VO(6), and SeO(3) polyhedra. Of the reported materials, A(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)) (A = Sr(2+) or Pb(2+)) are noncentrosymmetric (NCS) and polar. Powder second-harmonic generation (SHG) measurements revealed SHG efficiencies of approximately 130 and 150 × α-SiO(2) for Sr(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)) and Pb(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)), respectively. Piezoelectric charge constants of 43 and 53 pm/V, and pyroelectric coefficients of -27 and -42 μC/m(2)·K at 70 °C were obtained for Sr(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)) and Pb(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)), respectively. Frequency dependent polarization measurements confirmed that the materials are not ferroelectric, that is, the observed polarization cannot be reversed. In addition, the lone-pair on the Se(4+) cation may be considered as stereo-active consistent with calculations. For all of the reported materials, infrared, UV-vis, thermogravimetric, and differential thermal analysis measurements were performed. Crystal data: Ca(2)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(3)(H(2)O)(2), orthorhombic, space group Pnma (No. 62), a = 7.827(4) ?, b = 16.764(5) ?, c = 9.679(5) ?, V = 1270.1(9) ?(3), and Z = 4; Sr(2)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(3), monoclinic, space group P2(1)/c (No. 12), a = 14.739(13) ?, b = 9.788(8) ?, c = 8.440(7) ?, β = 96.881(11)°, V = 1208.8(18) ?(3), and Z = 4; Ba(V(2)O(5))(SeO(3)), orthorhombic, space group Pnma (No. 62), a = 13.9287(7) ?, b = 5.3787(3) ?, c = 8.9853(5) ?, V = 673.16(6) ?(3), and Z = 4; Sr(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)), orthorhombic, space group Fdd2 (No. 43), a = 25.161(3) ?, b = 12.1579(15) ?, c = 12.8592(16) ?, V = 3933.7(8) ?(3), and Z = 8; Pb(4)(VO(2))(2)(SeO(3))(4)(Se(2)O(5)), orthorhombic, space group Fdd2 (No. 43), a = 25.029(2) ?, b = 12.2147(10) ?, c = 13.0154(10) ?, V = 3979.1(6) ?(3), and Z = 8.     

Hydration energies in the gas phase of select (MX)mM+ ions, where M+ = Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+, NH4+ and X- = F-, Cl-, Br-, I-, NO2-, NO3-. Observed magic numbers of (MX)mM+ ions and their possible significance

The sequential hydration energies and entropies with up to four water molecules were obtained for MXM(+) = NaFNa(+), NaClNa(+), NaBrNa(+), NaINa(+), NaNO(2)Na(+), NaNO(3)Na(+), KFK(+), KBrK(+), KIK(+), RbIRb(+), CsICs(+), NH(4)BrNH(4)(+), and NH(4)INH(4)(+) from the hydration equilibria in the gas phase with a reaction chamber attached to a mass spectrometer. The MXM(+) ions as well as (MX)(m)M(+) and higher charged ions such as (MX)(m)M(2)(2+) were obtained with electrospray. The observed trends of the hydration energies of MXM(+) with changing positive ion M(+) or the negative ion X(-) could be rationalized on the basis of simple electrostatics. The most important contribution to the (MXM-OH(2))(+) bond is the interaction of the permanent and induced dipole of water with the positive charge of the nearest-neighbor M(+) ion. The repulsion due to the water dipole and the more distant X(-) has a much smaller effect. Therefore, the bonding in (MXM-OH(2))(+) for constant M and different X ions changes very little. Similarly, for constant X and different M, the bonding follows the hydration energy trends observed for the naked M(+) ions. The sequential hydration bond energies for MXM(H(2)O)(n)(+) decrease with n in pairs, where for n = 1 and n = 2 the values are almost equal, followed by a drop in the values for n = 3 and n = 4, that again are almost equal. The hydration energies of (MX)(m)M(+) decrease with m. The mass spectra with NaCl, obtained with electrospray and observed in the absence of water vapor, show peaks of unusually high intensities (magic numbers) at m = 4, 13, and 22. Experiments with variable electrical potentials in the mass spectrometer interface showed that some but not all of the ion intensity differentiation leading to magic numbers is due to collision-induced decomposition of higher mass M(MX)(m)(+) and M(2)(MX)(m)(2+) ions in the interface. However, considerable magic character is retained in the absence of excitation. This result indicates that the magic ions are present also in the saturated solution of the droplets produced by electrospray and are thus representative of particularly stable nanocrystals in the saturated solution. Hydration equilibrium determinations in the gas phase demonstrated weaker hydration of the magic ion (NaCl)(4)Na(+).     

Analytical methods for the speciation of selenium compounds: a review

Selenium, like sulphur, exists in the environment in several oxidation states and as a variety of inorganic and organic compounds. Dissolved inorganic selenium can be found in natural waters as selenide Se (–II), as colloidal elemental selenium Se (0), as selenite anions HSeO ₃ ^– and SeO ₃ ^2– i.e. Se (+IV) and as the selenate anion (SeO ₄ ^2– ) i.e. Se (+VI). Organic forms of selenium that may be found in organisms, air or in the aqueous environment, are volatile (methylselenides) or non volatile (trimethylselenonium ion, selenoamino acids and their derivatives). Knowledge of the different chemical forms and their environmental and biomedical distribution is important because of the dependence of bioavailability and toxicity on speciation. This paper reviews the different analytical methods used for the speciation of selenium compounds, with special attention to inorganic selenium and organoselenium species.     

Monovalent ion adsorption at the muscovite (001)-solution interface: relationships among ion coverage and speciation, interfacial water structure, and substrate relaxation

The interfacial structure between the muscovite (001) surface and aqueous solutions containing monovalent cations (3 × 10(-3) m Li(+), Na(+), H(3)O(+), K(+), Rb(+), or Cs(+), or 3 × 10(-2) m Li(+) or Na(+)) was measured using in situ specular X-ray reflectivity. The element-specific distribution of Rb(+) was also obtained with resonant anomalous X-ray reflectivity. The results demonstrate complex interdependencies among adsorbed cation coverage and speciation, interfacial hydration structure, and muscovite surface relaxation. Electron-density profiles of the solution near the surface varied systematically and distinctly with each adsorbed cation. Observations include a broad profile for H(3)O(+), a more structured profile for Li(+) and Na(+), and increasing electron density near the surface because of the inner-sphere adsorption of K(+), Rb(+), and Cs(+) at 1.91 ± 0.12, 1.97 ± 0.01, and 2.26 ± 0.01 ?, respectively. Estimated inner-sphere coverages increased from ~0.6 to 0.78 ± 0.01 to ~0.9 per unit cell area with decreasing cation hydration strength for K(+), Rb(+), and Cs(+), respectively. Between 7 and 12% of the Rb(+) coverage occurred as an outer-sphere species. Systematic trends in the vertical displacement of the muscovite lattice were observed within ~40 ? of the surface. These include a <0.1 ? shift of the interlayer K(+) toward the interface that decays into the crystal and an expansion of the tetrahedral-octahedral-tetrahedral layers except for the top layer in contact with solution. The distortion of the top tetrahedral sheet depends on the adsorbed cation, ranging from an expansion (by ~0.05 ? vertically) in 3 × 10(-3)m H(3)O(+) to a contraction (by ~0.1 ?) in 3 × 10(-3) m Cs(+). The tetrahedral tilting angle in the top sheet increases by 1 to 4° in 3 × 10(-3) m Li(+) or Na(+), which is similar to that in deionized water where the adsorbed cation coverages are insufficient for full charge compensation.     

Affinity of the elements in group VI of the periodic table to tumors and organs]

In order to investigate the tumor affinity radioisotopes, chromium (51Cr), molybdenum (99Mo), tungsten (181W), selenium (75Se) and tellurium (127mTe)--the elements of group VI in the periodic table--were examined, using the rats which were subcutaneously transplanted with Yoshida sarcoma. Seven preprarations, sodium chromate (Na251CrO4), chromium chloride (51CrCl3), normal ammonium molybdate ((NH4)299MoO7), sodium tungstate (Na2181WO4), sodium selenate (Na275SeO4), sodium selenite (Na275SeO3) and tellurous acid (H2127mTeO3) were injected intravenously to each group of tumor bearing rats. These rats were sacrificed at various periods after injection of each preparation: 3 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours in all preparations. The radioactivities of the tumor, blood, muscle, liver, kidney and spleen were measured by a well-type scintillation counter, and retention values (in every tissue including the tumor) were calculated in percent of administered dose per g-tissue weight. All of seven preparations did not have any affinity for malignant tumor. Na251CrO4 and H2127mTeO3 had some affinity for the kidneys, and Na275SeO3 had some affinity for the liver. Na2181WO4 and (NH4)299MoO4 disappeared very rapidly from the blood and soft tissue, and about seventy-five percent of radioactivity was excreted in urine within first 3 hours.     

Determination of selenium and tellurium compounds in biological samples by ion chromatography dynamic reaction cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

An ion chromatography-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometric (IC-ICP-MS) method for the speciation of selenium and tellurium compounds namely selenite [Se(IV)], selenate [Se(VI)], Se-methylselenocysteine (MeSeCys), selenomethione (SeMet), tellurite [Te(IV)] and tellurate [Te(VI)] is described. Chromatographic separation is performed in gradient elution mode using 0.5 mmol L(-1) ammonium citrate in 2% methanol (pH 3.7) and 20 mmol L(-1) ammonium citrate in 2% methanol (pH 8.0). The analyses are carried out using dynamic reaction cell (DRC) ICP-MS. The DRC conditions have also been optimized to obtain interference free measurements of (78)Se(+) and (80)Se(+) which are otherwise interfered by (38)Ar(40)Ar(+) and (40)Ar(40)Ar(+), respectively. The detection limits of the procedure are in the range 0.01-0.03 ng Se mL(-1) and 0.01-0.08 ng Te mL(-1), respectively. The accuracy of the method has been verified by comparing the sum of the concentrations of individual species obtained by the present procedure with the total concentration of the elements in two NIST SRMs Whole Milk Powder RM 8435 and Rice Flour SRM 1568a. The selenium and tellurium species are extracted from milk powder and rice flour samples by using Protease XIV at 70 degrees C on a water bath for 30 min.     

Electromigration of carrier-free radionuclide ions Bismuth complexes in aqueous solutions of oxalic, fumaric and succinic acids

The overall ion mobilities u of carrier-free radiobismuth have been measured in aqueous solutions of some dicarboxylic acids (H(2)L)-xalic, fumaric and succinic-by means of a new version of the electromigration method in electrolytes consisting of HClO(4)/H(2)L, 0.20m H(+), mu = 0.20m; Na(H)ClO(4)/H(2)L, 0.05m H(+), mu = 0.20m; Na(H)ClO(4)/H(2)L, 0.05m H(+), mu = 0.25m; at 298.15 K. Mathematical processing of the experimental functions u = f([L(2-)]) allowed calculation of the mean individual stability constants K(n) and ion mobilities u degrees of the complex ions [BiL(n)](3-2n), n = 1, 2: [Bi(C(2)O(4))](+), log K(1) = 7.65 (8), u degrees = +2.26 (5) x 10(-4) cm(2). sec(-1).V(-1); [Bi(C(2)O(4))(2)](-), log K(2) = 4.81 (2), u degrees = -1.63 (64) x 10(-4) cm(2).sec(-1).V(-1); [Bi(C(4)O(4)H(2))](+), log K(1) = 6.90 (20); [Bi(C(4)O(4)H(4))](+), log K(1) = 8.76 (48).     

Atoms-in-molecules analysis of extended hypervalent five-center, six-electron (5c-6e) C(2)Z(2)O interactions at the 1,8,9-positions of anthraquinone and 9-methoxyanthracene systems

To clarify the nature of five-center, six-electron (5c-6e) C(2)Z(2)O interactions, atoms-in-molecules (AIM) analysis has been applied to an anthraquinone, 1,8-(MeZ)(2)ATQ (1 (Z=Se), 2 (Z=S), and 3 (Z=O)), and a 9-methoxyanthracene system, 9-MeO-1,8-(MeZ)(2)ATC (4 (Z=Se), 5 (Z=S), and 6 (Z=O)), as well as 1-(MeZ)ATQ (7 (Z=Se), 8 (Z=S), and 9 (Z=O)) and 9-MeO-1-(MeZ)ATC (10 (Z=Se), 11 (Z=S), and 12 (Z=O)). The total electronic energy density (H(b)(r(c))) at the bond critical points (BCPs), an appropriate index for weak interactions, has been examined for 5c-6e C(2)Z(2)O and 3c-4e CZO interactions of the n(p)(O)sigma*(Z--C) type in 1-12. Some hydrogen-bonded adducts were also re-examined for convenience of comparison. The total electronic energy densities varied in the following order: OO (3: H(b)(r(c))=0.0028 au)=OO (6: 0.0028 au)>OO (9: 0.0025 au)> or =NNHF (0.0024 au)> or =OO (12: 0.0023 au)>H(2)OHOH (0.0015 au)>SO (8: 0.0013 au)=SO (2: 0.0013 au)> or =SO (11: 0.0012 au)=SO (5: 0.0012 au)>HFHF (0.0008 au)=SeO (10: 0.0008 au)=SeO (4: 0.0008 au)> or =SeO (1: 0.0007 au)> or =SeO (7: 0.0006 au)>HCNHF (-0.0013 au). H(b)(r(c)) values for SO were predicted to be smaller than the hydrogen bond of H(2)OHOH and H(b)(r(c)) values for SeO are very close to or slightly smaller than that for HFHF in both the ATQ and 9-MeOATC systems. In the case of Z=Se and S, H(b)(r(c)) values for 5c-6e C(2)Z(2)O interactions are essentially equal to those for 3c-4e CZO if Z is the same. The results demonstrate that two n(p)(O)sigma*(Z--C) 3c-4e interactions effectively connect through the central n(p)(O) orbital to form the extended hypervalent 5c-6e system of the sigma*(C--Z)n(p)(O)sigma*(Z--C) type for Z=Se and S in both systems. Natural bond orbital (NBO) analysis revealed that n(s)(O) also contributes to some extent. The electron charge densities at the BCPs, NBO analysis, and the total energies calculated for 1-12, together with the structural changes in the PhSe derivatives, support the above discussion.     

Cation-induced synthesis of new polyoxopalladates

Seven polyoxopalladate compounds, [Pd(15)(SeO(3))(10)(μ(3)-O)(10)](10-), with Na(+) (1) and K(+) (2) as counterions, and Na(6)[M(II){Pd(12)(SeO(3))(8)(μ(4)-O)(8)}]·nH(2)O (M = Co (3), Zn (4), Ni (5), Cu (6), Mn (7); n = 7-9), have been prepared and characterized by SXRD, FT-IR, UV-vis, EA, TGA, and ESI-MS. These compounds comprise two distinct cluster configurations, {Pd(15)} and {M(II)Pd(12)}, which reveals the possibility of obtaining desired noble metal clusters with a certain nuclearity by using different cations as potential structural directing or template agents in synthesis. All compounds showed apparent absorptions in the visible light region, while 3 and 7 were found to show paramagnetic behavior typical of mononuclear Co(II) and Mn(II) complexes with zero-field splitting.     

Detection of metals in proteins by means of polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry: application to selenium

The capabilities of laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry for the detection of trace elements in a gel after gel electrophoresis were systematically studied. Figures of merit, such as limit of detection, linearity, and repeatability, were evaluated for various elements (Li, V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Mo, Pd, Ag, Cd, Pt, Tl, Pb). Two ablation strategies were followed: single hole drilling, relevant for ablation of spots after two-dimensional (2-D) separations, and ablation with translation, i.e., on a line, relevant for one-dimensional (1-D) separations. This technique was applied to the detection of selenoproteins in red blood cells extracts after a 1-D separation (sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) and the detection of selenium-containing proteins in yeast after 2-D electrophoresis (2-DE). The detection procedure was further improved by using the dynamic reaction cell technology, which allowed the removal of the Ar_2(+) interference and hence the use of the most abundant Se isotope, (80)Se. Reaction gases were compared (methane, carbon monoxide, ammonia, oxygen and the combination of argon (collision gas) and hydrogen (reaction gas)). In each instance, the reaction cell parameters were optimized in order to obtain the lowest detection limit for Se (as (80)Se(+), (82)Se(+) or (77)Se(+); and as (80)Se(16)O(+), (82)Se(16)O(+) or (77)Se(16)O(+) with O(2) as the reaction gas). Carbon monoxide was found to offer the best performance. The detection limit with the use of DRC and He as transport gas was 0.07 microg Se g(-1) gel with single hole drilling and 0.15 microg Se g(-1) gel for ablation with translation.     

Comparative study of vibrational spectra of Rb4LiH3(SO4)4, K4LiH3(SO4)4, K4LiH3(SeO4)4, Na5H3(SeO4)4.2H2O and Na2SeO4.H2SeO3.H2O crystals. Polarized infrared and Raman studies

Vibrational spectra of M4LiH3(XO4)4 family, where M=K, Rb, X=S, Se together with Na5H3(SeO4)4.2H2O and Na2SeO4.H2SeO3.H2O crystals were compared. Similarities and differences are described. The spectroscopic manifestation of the presence of hydrogen bonds is discussed. Position of the bands corresponding to bending type of vibrations (in-plane and out-of plane) of hydrogen bonds is analyzed in the function of temperature. Small dynamic splitting of the bands due to weak interactions between ions is noticed.     

Two new neptunyl(V) selenites: a novel cation-cation interaction framework in (NpO2)3(OH)(SeO3)(H2O)2 3H2O and a uranophane-type sheet in Na(NpO2)(SeO3)(H2O)

Dark green crystals of (NpO(2))(3)(OH)(SeO(3))(H(2)O)(2)·H(2)O (1) have been prepared by a hydrothermal reaction of neptunyl(V) and Na(2)SeO(4) in an aqueous solution at 150 °C, while green plates of Na(NpO(2))(SeO(3))(H(2)O) (2) have been synthesized by evaporation of a solution of neptunyl(V), H(2)SeO(4), and NaOH at room temperature. Both compounds have been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The structure of compound contains three crystallographically unique Np atoms that are bonded to two O atoms to form a nearly linear O═Np═O NpO(2)(+) cation. Neighboring Np(5+) ions connect to each other through a bridging oxo ion from the neptunyl unit, a configuration known as cation-cation interactions (CCIs), to build a complex three-dimensional network. More specifically, each Np(1)O(2)(+), Np(2)O(2)(+), and Np(3)O(2)(+) cation is involved in three, five, and four CCIs with other units, respectively. The framework of neptunyl(V) pentagonal bipyramids is decorated by selenite trigonal pyramids with one-dimensional open channels where uncoordinated waters are trapped via hydrogen bonding interactions. Compound adopts uranophane-type [(NpO(2))(SeO(3))](-) layers, which are separated by Na(+) cations and water molecules. Within each layer, neptunyl(V) pentagonal bipyramids share equatorial edges with each other to form a single chain that is further connected by both monodentate and bidentate selenite trigonal pyramids. Crystallographic data: compound, monoclinic, P2(1)/c, Z = 4, a = 6.6363(8) ?, b = 15.440(2) ?, c = 11.583(1) ?, β = 103.549(1)°, V = 1153.8(2) ?(3), R(F) = 0.0387 for I > 2σ(I); compound (2), monoclinic, C2/m, Z = 4, a = 14.874(4) ?, b = 7.271(2) ?, c = 6.758(2) ?, β = 112.005(4)°, V = 677.7(3) ?(3), R(F) = 0.0477 for I > 2σ(I).     

Adduct formation between alkali metal ions and anionic LV(V)O(2)(-) (L(2-) = tridentate ONS ligands) species: syntheses, structural investigation, and photochemical studies

Syntheses of alkali metal adducts [LVO(2)M(H(2)O)(n)] (1-7) (M = Na(+), K(+), Rb(+), and Cs(+); L = L(1)(-)L(3)) of anionic cis-dioxovanadium(V) species (LVO(2)(-)) of tridentate dithiocarbazate-based Schiff base ligands H(2)L (S-methyl-3-((5-(R-2-hydroxyphenyl))methyl)dithiocarbazate, R = H, L = L(1); R = NO(2), L = L(2); R = Br, L = L(3)) have been reported. The LVO(2)(-) moieties here behave like an analogue of carboxylate group and have displayed interesting variations in their binding pattern with the change in size of the alkali metal ions as revealed in the solid state from the X-ray crystallographic analysis of 1, 3, 6, and 7. The compounds have extended chain structures, forming ion channels, and are stabilized by strong Coulombic and hydrogen-bonded interactions. The number of coordinated water molecules in [LVO(2)M(H(2)O)(n)] decreases as the charge density on the alkali metal ion decreases (n = 3.5 for Na(+) and 1 for K(+) and Rb(+), while, for Cs(+), no coordinated water molecule is present). In solution, compounds 1-7 are stable in water and methanol, while in aprotic solvents of higher donor strengths, viz. CH(3)CN, DMF and DMSO, they undergo photoinduced reduction when exposed to visible light, yielding green solutions from their initial yellow color. The putative product is a mixed-oxidation (mu-oxo)divanadium(IV/V) species as revealed from EPR, electronic spectroscopy, dynamic (1)H NMR, and redox studies.     

Synthesis, Structure, and Characterization of New Li(+) - d(0) -Lone-Pair - Oxides: Noncentrosymmetric Polar Li(6)(Mo(2)O(5))(3)(SeO(3))(6) and Centrosymmetric Li(2)(MO(3))(TeO(3)) (M = Mo(6+) or W(6+))

New quaternary lithium - d(0) cation - lone-pair oxides, Li(6)(Mo(2)O(5))(3)(SeO(3))(6) (Pmn2(1)) and Li(2)(MO(3))(TeO(3)) (P2(1)/n) (M = Mo(6+) or W(6+)), have been synthesized and characterized. The former is noncentrosymmetric and polar, whereas the latter is centrosymmetric. Their crystal structures exhibit zigzag anionic layers composed of distorted MO(6) and asymmetric AO(3) (A = Se(4+) or Te(4+)) polyhedra. The anionic layers stack along a 2-fold screw axis and are separated by Li(+) cations. Powder SHG measurements on Li(6)(Mo(2)O(5))(3)(SeO(3))(6) using 1064 nm radiation reveal a SHG efficiency of approximately 170 × α-SiO(2). Particle size vs SHG efficiency measurements indicate Li(6)(Mo(2)O(5))(3)(SeO(3))(6) is type 1 nonphase-matchable. Converse piezoelectric measurements result in a d(33) value of ～28 pm/V and pyroelectric measurements reveal a pyroelectric coefficient of -0.43 μC/m(2)K at 50 °C for Li(6)(Mo(2)O(5))(3)(SeO(3))(6). Frequency-dependent polarization measurements confirm that Li(6)(Mo(2)O(5))(3)(SeO(3))(6) is nonferroelectric, i.e., the macroscopic polarization is not reversible, or 'switchable'. Infrared, UV-vis, thermogravimetric, and differential thermal analysis measurements and electron localization function calculations were also done for all materials.