Preparation of cesium trimolybdate by the thermal decomposition of a new oxomolybdenum(VI) oxalato complex

A new molybdenum(VI) complex Cs₂(NH₄)2[Mo₃O₈(C₂O₄)₃] (CAMO) has been prepared and characterized by chemical analysis and IR spectral studies. Thermal decomposition studies have been made using TG, DTA and DTG techniques. The compound is anhydrous and stable up to 160°C. Thereafter it decomposes in three stages. The first and the second stages occur in the temperature ranges 160–220°C and 220–280°C to give the intermediate compounds having the tentative compositions Cs₄(NH₄)₂[Mo₆O₁₆(C₂O₄)₃(CO₃)₂] and Cs₄[Mo₆O₁₆(C₂O₄)₂(CO₃)₂] respectively, the later then decomposing to give the end product Cs₂Mo₃O₁₀ at 370°C. The end product was characterized by chemical analysis, IR spectral and X-ray studies.     

Thermal decomposition of barium oxomolybdenum(VI) oxalate

A new molybdenum(VI) oxalato complex, Ba[MoO₃(C₂O₄)]·3H₂O (BMO), was prepared and characterized by chemical analysis and infrared spectral studies. Thermal decomposition studies were made using thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis. Dehydration reactions take place up to 280°C in three stages with loss of one half, one and a half and one mole of water per mole of BMO, respectively. Decomposition of oxalate takes place between 280 and 435°C in a single step to give BaMoO₄ as the end product, which was characterized by chemical analysis, infrared and X-ray studies. The X-ray diffraction pattern of BMO shows that it is an amorphous compound. A chain structure containing MoO₆ octahedra linked through oxygen is proposed on the basis of the infrared absorption spectrum.     

IR and thermal studies on lithium oxomolybdenum(VI) oxalate

A new molybdenum(VI) complex, Li₂[Mo₂O₆(C₂O₄)] · 2 H₂O (LMO), was prepared and characterized by chemical analysis and IR spectral studies. Its thermal decomposition was studied by using TG and DTA techniques. LMO loses its two moles of water between 75 and 170° to give the anhydrous product, which decomposes in three stages between 240 and 380°. The first two stages occur in the temperature ranges 240–280° and 280–305°, to give intermediates with the tentative compositions Li₆[Mo₆O₁₉(C₂O₄)₂] and Li₆[Mo₆O₂₀(C₂O₄)], respectively. In the third stage, which extends up to 380°, Li₆[Mo₆O₂₀(C₂O₄)] decomposes to give the end-product, Li₂Mo₂O₇.

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Zusammenfassung Ein neuer Molybdän(VI)-Komplex der Formel Li₂[Mo₂O₆(C₂O₄)] · 2 H₂O (LMO) wurde dargestellt und durch chemische Analyse und IR-spektroskopisch charakterisiert. Die thermische Zersetzung dieses Komplexes wurde mittels TG und DTA untersucht. LMO verliert die zwei Wassermoleküle zwischen 75 und 170° unter Bildung des wasserfreien Produktes, das zwischen 240 und 380° in drei Stufen zersetzt wird. Die in den Temperaturbereich von 240–280° und 280–305° verlaufenden ersten zwei Reaktionsschritte ergeben Intermediäre der tentativen Zusammensetzung Li₆[Mo₆O₁₉(C₂O₄)₂] bzw. Li₆[Mo₆O₂₀(C₂O₄)]. In dem sich bis 380° erstreckenden dritten Reaktionsschritt wird Li₆[Mo₆O₂₀(C₂O₄)] unter Bildung des Endproduktes Li₂Mo₂O₇ zersetzt.

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Li₂[MO₂O₆(C₂O₄] · 2 ₂ . . - 70–170° , , 240–380°. 240–280° 280–305° - Li₆[Mo₆O₁₉(C₂O₄)₂] Li₆[Mo₆O₂₀(C₂O₄)]. - 380° Li₂Mo₂O₇.

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The authors are grateful to Prof. S. N. Tandon, Head of the Chemistry Department, for providing the research facilities.     

Investigations on the formation of rubidium dimolybdate via thermal decomposition of rubidium oxomolybdenum(VI) oxalate

The complex Rb₂[Mo₂O₅(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂] (RMO) was prepared and characterized by means of chemical analysis and IR spectral studies. Its thermal decomposition was studied by using TG and DTA techniques. RMO loses its water between 160 and 200°C, this immediately being followed by the decomposition of anhydrous RMO, which takes place in three stages. The first two stages occur in the temperature ranges 200–220 and 220–255°, to give intermediates with tentative compositions Rb₈[Mo₈O₂₂(C₂O₄)₆] and Rb₈[Mo₈O₂₆(C₂O₄)(CO₃)], respectively, the latter then decomposing in the third stage between 255 and 340° to give the end-product, rubidium dimolybdate (Rb₂Mo₂O₇). Thed spacings for Rb₂Mo₂O₇ are given for 2θ values between 10 and 70°.     

Investigation on the formation of potassium trimolybdate via thermal decomposition of a new oxomolybdenum(VI) oxalato complex

The complex K₄(NH₄)₂ [Mo₆O₁₅(C₂O₄)₆(H₂O)₄] (PAMO) was prepared and characterized on the basis of chemical analysis and IR spectral data. Its thermal decomposition was studied by using TG and DTA techniques. PAMO loses its water between 190 and 225°C followed by the decomposition of anhydrous PAMO, which takes place in three stages. The first two stages occur in the temperature ranges 225–245°C and 245–270°C, to give the intermediates with tentative compositions K₁₂(NH₄)₂ [Mo₁₈O₄₅(CO₃)₄(C₂O₄)₁₂ and K₁₂[Mo₁₈O₅₄(CO₃)₂(C₂O₄)₄] respectively, the latter then decomposing in the third stage between 270 and 335°C to give the end product, potassium trimolybadate (K₂Mo₃O₁₀). The end product was characterized by chemical analysis, IR spectral and X-ray studies.

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Zusammenfassung Die Komplexverbindung K₄(NH₄)₂[Mo₆O₁₅(C₂O₄)₆(H₂O)₄] (PAMO) wurde hergestellt und auf der Basis von chemischer Analyse und IR-Spektrum characterisiert. Mittels TG und DT Techniken wurde die thermische Zersetzung untersucht. Zwischen 190 und 225°C gibt PAMO alles Wasser ab, anschlieend erfolgt in drei Schritten eineZersetzung des dehydratierten PAMO. Die ersten zwei Schritte verlaufen in den Temperaturbereichen 225–245°C bzw. 245–270°C und liefern Zwischenprodukte der Zusammensetzung K₁₂(NH₄)₂[Mo₁₈O₄₅(CO₃)₄(C₂O₄)₁₂] bzw. K₁₂[Mo₁₈O₅₄(CO₃)₂(C₂O₄]. Letzteres zerfällt dann in einem dritten Schritt zwischen 270 und 335° C und liefert Kaliumtrimolybdat (K₂Mo₃O₁₀) als Endprodukt, welches mittels Elementaranalyse, IR- und Röntgendiffraktionsuntersuchungen

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The authors are thankful to Dr. M. C. Jain, Head of the Department and professor L. N. Mittal, Principal of the Institution for providing the research facilities. One of the authors (S. P. G.) is also thankful to U. G. C. for providing financial assistance.     

IR and thermal studies on a new oxomolybdenum(VI) oxalato complex

A new molybdenum(VI) oxalato complex K₄(NH₄)₁₀[Mo₁₄O₄₂(C₂O₄)₇] (PAMO) was prepared and characterized by chemical analysis, IR spectral and X-ray studies. Its thermal decomposition was studied using TG, DTA and DTG techniques. The compound is anhydrous and decomposes between 235° and 335°C in three steps. The first and the second steps occur in the temperature ranges 235°–290°C and 290–310°C to give the intermediate compounds having the tentative compositions K₄(NH₄)₈[Mo₁₄O₄₂(C₂O₄)₆] and K₂(NH₄)₂[Mo₁₄O₄₂(C₂O₄)₃], respectively, the later than decomposing to give a mixture of potassium tetramolybdate and molybdenum trioxide at 335°C. DTA also shows a peak at 530°C which corresponds to the melting of potassium tetramolybdate. An examination of the products obtained at 340° and 535°C by chemical analysis, IR spectra and X-ray studies reveals them to be identical.The authors are grateful to Dr. M. C. Jain, Head of the Department of Chemistry, for providing research facilities.     

Preparations,structures and thermal decomposition of some bis(pentafluorobenzoato)dioxouranium(VI) complexes

Reaction Of UO₂(O₂CCH₃)₂ with pentafluorobenzoic acid yields UO₂(O₂CC₆F₅)₂, which has been converted into the solvated complexes UO₂(O₂CC₆F₅)₂L₂·S [L₂ = 2,2′-bipyridyl (bpy), S = 0.33 (PhH) or 0.07 (t-BuOH); L = Ph₃PO, S = t-BuOH; L = Ph₃AsO, S = 0.40 (t-BuOH)] and the solvent free UO₂(O₂CC₆F₅)₂L₂ [L₂ = bpy; L = Ph₃PO]. The crystal structure of UO₂(O₂CC₆F₅)₂bpy (orthorhombic, space group P2₁2₁2₁; a = 18.45(2), b = 18.94(2), c = 7.069(8) Å, Z = 4] reveals distorted hexagonal bipyramidal stereochemistry with a trans UO₂ group, chelating pentafluorobenzoate ligands, and chelating 2,2′-bipyridyl, which is significantly displaced from the hexagonal plane. The structure of UO₂(O₂CC₆F₅)₂(OPPh₃)₂·t-BuOH [rhombohedral, space group R3; a = 21.51(3) Å, α = 117.28(5)°, Z = 3] shows trans UO₂, pseudo trans Ph₃PO ligands, and one unidentate and one disordered chelating pentafluorobenzoate ligand, whilst t-BuOH could not be located because it is highly disordered. Relationships between ν (CO₂) frequencies and the carboxylate coordination are discussed, and UO₂(O₂CC₆F₅)₂(OAsPh₃)₂.0.40 (t-BuOH) is considered to have stereochemistry similar to that of the phosphine oxide complex. The complexes undergo decarboxylation in dimethyl sulphoxide yielding pentafluorobenzene and carbonatodioxouranium(VI) species not UO₂(C₆F₅)₂ derivatives.     

Oxomolybdenum(VI) and oxomolybdenum(V) thiocarbohydrazone complexes

Summary Dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes [MoO₂L]H₂O and oxomolybdenum(V) complexes [Mo₂O₃L₂]H₂O and [Mo₂O₃(LH)₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₂] (where LH₂=thiocarbohydrazones derived from thiocarbohydrazide with salicylaldehyde, 5-methyl-, 5-chloro-, 5-bromo-, 3-methoxysalicylaldehyde and 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde) have been prepared and characterised by elemental analysis, conductivity, magnetic moment, i.r., u.v-vis, e.p.r. and thermal studies. The data suggests that molybdenum(VI) complexes are non electrolytes, diamagnetic, monomeric and have distorted octahedral geometry, whereas the molybdenum(V) complexes are non electrolytes, paramagnetic and have distorted octahedral structures with possible metal intereaction via oxo bridging.     

Synthesis and thermal decomposition of mixed Gd-Nd oxalates

Several (Gd_1−xNd_x)₂[C₂O₄]₃·nH₂O samples (0≤x≤1) were prepared by a coprecipitation method: the precipitation is quantitative and all the samples are homogeneous in stoichiometry. XRD analyses have shown that a complete solid solution is formed over the whole range of compositions. The dried Gd rich oxalates have initially a low water content which gradually increases with the Nd content. All the oxalates decompose in O₂ around 700°C either into a single mixed oxide or in a mixture of oxides through several steps, which can be ascribed to the loss of water and CO₂.     

Preparation of sodium dimolybdate by the pyrolysis of sodium oxomolybdenum (VI) oxalate

Thermal studies on various oxalato complexes have been of immense interest as they yield finely divided, highly reactive oxides which are usually obtained at a much lower temperature than that required in the conventional method of preparation, i.e., heating a mixture of two or more constituents [1]. A survey of the literature reveals that the compounds having the general formula A₂[Mo₂O₅(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂], where A = K⁺, NH⁺₄[2] and A = Cs⁺ [3], have been prepared and their thermal decomposition is studied, but no such information is available regarding the preparation and characterisation of Na₂[Mo₂O₅(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂] (SMO), which forms the subject of study of this paper. Sodium dimolybdate (Na₂Mo₂O₇), the decomposition product of SMO, is obtained at 280°C, a temperature much lower than that required in the conventional method of preparation of heating a mixture of Na₂MoO₄ and MoO₃ [4].     

The mechanism of thermal decomposition of ionic oxalates

A mechanism for the thermal decomposition of ionic oxalates has been proposed on the basis of three quantitative relationships linking the quantitiesr _c/r _i (the ratio of the Pauling covalent radius and the cation radius of the metal atom in hexacoordination) andΣI _i (the sum of the ionization potentials of the metal atom in kJ mol^?1) with the onset oxalate decomposition temperature (T _d) (Eq. 1) the average C-C bond distance (¯d) (Eq. 2), and the activation energy of oxalate decomposition (E _a) (Eq. 3): (1) $$T_d = 516 - 1.4006\frac{{r_c }}{{r_i }}(\sum I_i )^{\frac{1}{2}}$$ (2) $$\bar d = 1.527 + 5.553 \times 10^{ - 6} \left( {122 - \frac{{r_c }}{{r_i }}(\sum I_i )^{\frac{1}{2}} } \right)^2$$ (3) $$E_a = 127 + 1.4853 \times 10^{ - 6} \left( {\left( {\frac{{r_c }}{{r_i }}} \right)^2 \sum I_i - 9800} \right)^2$$ On the basis of these results it is proposed that the thermal decomposition of ionic oxalates follows a mechanism in which the C-O bond ruptures first. From Eq. 3 it is further proposed that strong mutual electronic interactions between the oxalate and the cations restrict the essential electronic reorganization leading to the products, thereby increasingE _a.     

The thermal decomposition temperatures of ionic metal oxalates

Previous investigations linking the thermal decomposition properties of metal oxalates to the nature of the bonding have been successful only in establishing qualitative relationships. A quantitative relation is now revealed permitting prediction of the thermal decomposition temperaturesT _d (°C) of metal oxalates:T _d =516–1.4006r _c /r _i I wherer _c /r _i is the ratio of the Pauling covalent radius and the ionic radius of the metal atom in hexacoordination, andI _i is the sum of the ionization potentials of the metal atom in kJ mol^–1.

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Zusammenfassung Frühere Untersuchungen über Beziehungen der Eigenschaften thermischer Zersetzung von Metalloxalaten in Bezug auf Bindungseigenschaften, waren nur hinsichtlich der Feststellung qualitativer Zusammenhänge erfolgreich. Es wurde ein quantitativer Zuhammenhang gefunden, welcher die Voraussage der thermischen ZersetzungstemperaturenT _d (°C) der Metalloxalate gestattet:T _d =516–1.4006r _c /r _i , I _i wobeir _c /r _i das Verhältnis der Pauling'schen kovalenten Radiusen und des Ionenradius des Metallatoms in sechsfacher Koordination ist undI _i die Summe des Ionisierungspotentials des Metallatoms in kJ·mol^–1.

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Résumé Les études antérieures qui reliaient les caractéristiques de la décomposition thermique des oxalates métalliques à la nature de la liaison sont restées limitées à des relations qualitatives. Une relation quantitative qui permet de prédire les températures de décomposition thermiqueT _d (°C) des oxalates de métaux est présentée ici:T _d =516–1.4006r _c /r _i , I _i oùr _c /r _i est le rapport du rayon covalent de Pauling au rayon ionique de l'atome métallique hexacoordonné etI _i la somme des potentiels d'ionisation de l'atome de métal en kJ·mol^–1.

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, , . , T _d (°) :T _d =516–1.4006r _c /r _i ,I _i r _c /r _i — , aI _i — , · ^–1.

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Excerpt from a Dissertation by I. A. Kahwa, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of M. Sc. at the University of Dar es Salaam.

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The authors wish to thank the University Research and Publications Committee for grants which enabled carrying out of the preliminary studies, and the Staff Development Committee of the University of Dar es Salaam for financial support to I. A. Kahwa.     

Theoretical studies of thermal decomposition of anhydrous cadmium and silver oxalates

Detailed analysis of the results of full potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP LAPW) ab initio calculations for anhydrous silver and cadmium oxalates, reported in first part of this paper [1] has been presented. Additional calculations of Bader’s AIM (Atoms in Molecules) topological properties of the electron density, bond orders (Pauling, Bader, Cioslowski and Mixon) and bond valences according to bond valence model have been done. The obtained results show the similarities in electronic structure of both compounds and support the conclusion, that during the thermal decomposition process, these compounds should most probably decompose to metal and carbon dioxide, in agreement with the experiment.     

N-heterocycle chelated oxomolybdenum(VI and V) complexes with bidentate citrate

A 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) chelated molybdenum(VI) citrate, [(MoO2)2O(H2cit)(phen)(H2O)2] x H2O (1) (H4cit = citric acid), is isolated from the reaction of citric acid, ammonium molybdate and phen in acidic media (pH 0.5-1.0). A citrato oxomolybdenum(V) complex, [(MoO)2O(H2cit)2(bpy)2] x 4H2O (2), is synthesized by the reduction of citrato molybdate with hydrazine hydrochloride in the presence of 2,2'-bipyridine (bpy), and a monomeric molybdenum(VI) citrate [MoO2(H2cit)(bpy)] x H2O (6) is also isolated and characterized structurally. The citrate ligand in the three neutral compounds uses the alpha-alkoxy and alpha-carboxy groups to chelate as a bidentate leaving the two beta-carboxylic acid groups free, that is different from the tridentate chelated mode in the citrato molybdate(VI and V) complexes. 1 and in solution show obvious dissociation based on 13C NMR studies.     

Theoretical studies of thermal decomposition of anhydrous cadmium and silver oxalates

The results of first principles calculations of band structure, density of states and electron density topology of CdC₂O₄ and Ag₂C₂O₄ crystals are presented. The calculations have been performed with WIEN2k ab initio program, using highly precise full potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP LAPW) method within Density Functional Theory formalism. The obtained SCF electron density has been used in calculations of Bader’s AIM (atoms in molecules) topological properties of the electron density in crystal. The obtained results show important similarities in electronic structure and electron density topology of both compounds and allow supposing, that during the thermal decomposition process these compounds should behave similarly, which is in agreement with the experiment.     

Nonclassical oxygen atom transfer reactions of oxomolybdenum(VI) bis(catecholate)

Mechanistic studies indicate that the oxomolybdenum(vi) bis(3,5-di-tert-butylcatecholate) fragment deoxygenates pyridine-N-oxides in a reaction where the oxygen is delivered to molybdenum but the electrons for substrate reduction are drawn from the bound catecholate ligands, forming 3,5-di-tert-butyl-1,2-benzoquinone.     

The thermal decomposition of some Cr(III) complexes

The thermal decomposition reactions of the following chromium(III) complexes were investigated: Cr(CH₃COO)₃·2 H₂O, [C_r3O(CH₃COO)₆(H₂O)₃]Cl·2 H₂O and [Cr₃O(CH₂ClCOO)₆(H₂O)₃]Cl·6H₂O. Simultaneous TG/DTG/DTA were applied nonisothermal conditions. From the recorded curves, the activation energiesE _a were calculated for all the thermal decomposition steps. Appropriate chemical reactions were attributed to the thermal effects, with consideration to the X-ray diffraction and IR spectra results.

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Zusammenfassung Für die Untersuchung der thermischen Zersetzungsreaktion der Chrom(III)-Komplexe Cr(CH₃COO)₃·2H₂O [C_r3O(CH₃COO)₆·(H₂O)₃]Cl2H₂O und [C_r3O(CH₂ClCOO)₆·(H₂O)₃]C₁₆H₂O wurde simultane TG/DTG/DTA unter nichtisothermen Bedingungen eingesetzt. Ausgehend von den aufgezeichneten Kurven wurden für alle Schritte der Zersetzungsreaktion die E_a-Werte berechnet. In Übereinstimmung mit röntgenographischen und IR-spektroskopischen Ergebnissen wurden den thermischen Effekten passende chemische Reaktionen zugeordnet.

     

Mechanism and kinetics of thermal decomposition of nickel(II) sulfate(VI) hexahydrate

This work presents results of research on thermal decomposition of nickel(II) sulfate(VI) hexahydrate in air and in helium atmosphere. On the base of TG and XRD results a mechanism of thermal decomposition of NiSO₄ hydrate was established. For calculations of kinetic parameters of the Arrhenius equation, the Coats-Redfern approximation was applied. Choice of g(a) function and thus of a mechanism best describing given stage of decomposition was performed by testing 12 kinetic models. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Preparation,characterisation, infrared and thermal properties of some adducts of bis(8-hydroxyquinolinato)dioxouranium(VI)

Several adducts of the coordinatively unsaturated species UO₂(C₉H₆NO)₂ with 8-hydroxyquinoline, urea, aniline, methanol, 1,10-phenanthroline, pyridine and water were prepared and characterized. The infrared spectra of these compounds have been recorded and their particular thermal decomposition properties studied. Nitrogen donor ligands have been found to form adducts with UO₂(C₉H₆NO)₂ which are thermally more stable than those formed by oxygen donor ligands.