Effect of ammonia on the Zn(Hg)/Zn(II) electrode reactions in aqueous chloride solutions

The title subject has been studied using single pulse and chronopotentiometric polarization measurements on the Zn(Hg)/Zn(II) electrode and equilibrium measurements on the same and the Zn/Zn(II) electrode, mainly in 2 M NH₄Cl with 0–0.3 M NH₃. At low ammonia concentrations, the Zn(Hg)/Zn(II) reactions are found to occur in two consecutive charge-transfer steps with Zn(I) as intermediate, and with little or no participation of ammonia. At higher ammonia concentrations, however, nearly symmetric transfer by divalent zinc ion (α=0.5 and n=2) to and from diammine species appears to be the predominant charge-transfer step.     

Kinetics of Zn/Zn(II) reactions in acidified solutions of potassium chloride

The title subject has been studied using stationary, single-pulse, and chronopotentiometric polarization measurements on the Zn/Zn(II) electrode and equilibrium measurements on the same and the Ag/AgCl electrode in 0.5–4 M chloride solutions at 25°C. The Zn/Zn(II) electrode reactions are found to occur in two consecutive charge-transfer steps with Zn(I) as intermediate. The ion-transfer step Zn/Zn(I) is too fast to exhibit its kinetics. The electron-transfer step Zn(I)/Zn(II) mostly occurs by the couple ZnCl₂(H₂O)_y/ZnCl₂(H₂O)_y, but species with one or no chloride ligand take over as the main electroactive ones at chloride (or salt) concentrations below 1 M. The value of y is not clearly revealed by the data. Some sluggishness in complex equilibration and some, double-layer effects are observed. A convenient scale for single-ion activities is described, used, and recommended.     

Effect of halides and alkali cations on the Zn(Hg)/Zn(II) electrode reactions

The title subject has been studied by galvanostatic single-pulse, chronopotentiometric and equilibrium measurements on the Zn(Hg)/Zn(II) electrode in x M KI+(1?x) M KCl (x from 0 to 1), 1 M KBr and 1 M MeCl (Me=Li, Na, K and Cs) solutions of pH 3 at 25°C. Quantitative information about the effect of specifically adsorbed halides on the rates of the Zn(II)/Zn(I) and the Zn(I)/Zn(Hg) steps is obtained separately (for the latter step mainly at potentials near ?1.0 V(SCE)), and the latter step seems to be more influenced than the former by the adsorption. An attempt is made to correlate the adsorption effect on the rate of the Zn(II)/Zn(I) step to double-layer parameters according to recent models for such effects. The extra current observed at potentials where the halides are adsorbed, seems to vary with the surface activity of the specifically adsorbed ion. The lack of any observed kinetic effect of Cs⁺, which is specifically adsorbed at these potentials, is possibly due to the Cs⁺ specific adsorption enhancing the Cl^? specific adsorption and vice versa, so that the decelerating and accelerating effects by these ions may cancel each other.     

Determination of electrochemical kinetic parameters by square-wave polarography: Polarographic reduction of Zn(II) in 1 M KCl,KBr, and KNCS solutions

A new method of determining electrochemical kinetic parameters by square-wave polarography was presented, in which the faradaic current at θ/2, θ being the half-period of superimposed square-wave voltage, was used for the analysis. The method gave the following kinetic parameters for the electrode reaction, Zn(II) + 2e(Hg), in aqueous solutions at 25° C: k_c^θ=0.0052 cm s^?1 and α_c=0.36 in 1 M KCl, k_c^θ=0.011 cm s^?1 and α_c=0.30 in 1 M KBr, and k_c^θ=0.020 cm s^?1 and α_c=0.52 in 1 M KNCS. Induced adsorption of Zn(II) on the dropping mercury electrode was suggested in solutions containing thiocyanate ions.     

On Mn(Hg)/Mn(II) equilibria and reactions in aqueous solution

The title subject has been studied through galvanostatic single-pulse and chronopotentiometric measurements on the Mn(Hg)/Mn(II) electrode and equilibrium measurements on the same and the Ag/AgCl electrode, all in x MMnCl₂+(0.5?x)M MgCl₂ solutions of pH 4.3–4.9 at 25°C. The Mn(Hg)/Mn(II) reactions are found to occur in two consecutive steps, an unsymmetric (α_c near 0.8) ion-transfer step Mn(Hg)/Mn(I) and an essentially symmetric (α_c near 0.5) electron-transfer step Mn(I)/Mn(II). Besides charge transfer, no sluggishness other than diffusion is observed, but the dispersed precipitate Mn₂Hg₅ of saturated amalgam serves as an ageing-dependent source of anodic reactant Mn(Hg). Quantitative kinetic and thermodynamic data are presented and discussed. Comparisons are made to corresponding reactions for the succeeding elements iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc.     

Single-ion activities and Mn(Hg)/Mn(II) reactions in aqueous solutions of alkaline-earth chlorides

Combined thermodynamic and kinetic studies have yielded convenient single-ion activity coefficients for manganese(II), alkaline-earth, and chloride ions and standard exchange currents for the two steps of the Mn(Hg)/Mn(II) electrode in 0.005 M MnCl₂+0.495 M MeCl₂ (for Me=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Mn) at 25°C. The results indicate that the fall in mean ionic activity coefficient for the alkaline-earth chlorides along the sequence from magnesium to barium is carried to a larger extent by the cation than by the anion, that also the activity coefficient for the minority cation Mn(II) falls along this sequence, and that other than activity-coefficient effects on the Mn(Hg)/Mn(II) reactions appear only with barium ions, which retard the reactions additionally. The results are discussed with emphasis on ionic interactions and double-layer effects.     

Electrochemical co-reduction of Y(III) and Zn(II) and extraction of yttrium on Zn electrode in LiCl-KCl eutectic melts

This work presents an electrochemical study of Y(III) ions on W electrode and liquid Zn electrode and co-reduction mechanism of Y(III) and Zn(II) on W electrode in LiCl-KCl eutectic melts. Cyclic voltammogram and current reversal chronopotentiogram revealed that the electrochemical reaction of Y(III) on W electrode proceeds a single step mechanism of Y(III) to Y(0). On liquid Zn electrode, the deposition potential of Y(III) is more positive than that on W electrode due to the formation of Y-Zn solution and the reduction process was found to be a diffusion controlled and quasi-reversible at lower scan rate of 0.1 V/s. Based on the results of cyclic voltammometry, square wave voltammetry, and chronopoteniometry, the Y-Zn intermetallics could be formed by co-reduction process of Y(III) and Zn(II) on W electrode in LiCl-KCl-ZnCl₂-YCl₃ molten salts. Moreover, the electrochemical extracting metallic Y was conducted by galvanostatic and potentiostatic electrolysis on liquid Zn electrode. Electrolysis products consisted of Zn and YZn₁₂ phases characterized by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry and X-ray diffraction. Meanwhile, the change of Y(III) concentration in LiCl-KCl eutectic melts was detected by inductive coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometer and the extraction efficiency could be estimated.     

Electroreduction of Dy(III) assisted by Zn and its co-deposition with Zn(II) in LiCl–KCl molten salt

To recover dysprosium (Dy) from LiCl–KCl molten salt, the electrochemical mechanism of Dy(III) on liquid Zn electrode and co-deposition of Dy(III) and Zn(II) on W electrode were studied using electrochemical methods. Cyclic voltammetry results demonstrated that the redox process of Dy on liquid Zn electrode is reversible and controlled by diffusion. Reverse chronopotentiograms showed that the transition time ratio of reduction and oxidation is ~3:1, revealing the redox of Dy on liquid Zn electrode is a kind of soluble–soluble system: Dy(III) + 3e⁻ = (Dy–Zn)_solution. The half-wave potential of Dy(III) was almost constant with the increase in scanning rate. The electrochemical separation of metallic Dy from the molten salt was performed using constant potential electrolysis, and the product characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was the thermodynamic unstable compound DyZn₅. Also, the co-deposition mechanism of Dy(III) and Zn(II) was explored, indicating that Dy(III) could deposit on pre-deposited Zn and form Dy–Zn compounds: Zn(II) + 2e⁻ = Zn and xDy(III) + yZn + 3xe⁻ = Dy_xZn_y. Moreover, the effect of Dy(III) concentration on the formation of Dy–Zn compounds was investigated. The redox peak currents corresponding to different Dy–Zn compounds changed with the increase in Dy(III) concentration. The co-deposition of Dy(III) and Zn(II) was performed using constant current electrolysis at diverse Dy(III) concentrations. The different Dy–Zn compounds were produced by controlling Dy(III) concentration.     

The influence of ms-substitution on the properties of 3,3′-bis(dipyrrolylmethenes) and their coordination compounds

We have compared the coordination properties of decamethyl-substituted 3,3′-bis-(dipyrrolylmethenes) (H₂L) with different ms-spacers separating the dipyrrolylmethene domains: methylene -CH₂-, methoxyphenylmethylene -CH(p-C₆H₄OMe)-, and trifluoromethylmethylene -CH(CF₃)-. The stable binuclear homoligand complexes [M₂L₂] are formed in reactions of the ligands with Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) acetates. In the cases of all H₂L ligands the thermodynamic constants of the complex formation reactions increase in the following series: Cu(II) < Cd(II) < Hg(II) < Ni(II) < Co(II) < Zn(II). The change in -CH₂- ms-spacer to -CH(p-C₆H₄OMe)- or -CH(CF₃)- results in a decrease in the constant of H₂L complex formation by 1–4 orders of magnitude, the cation being the same. The influence of ms-substitution on the stability and luminescence properties of [M₂L₂] has been discussed.     

Coordination and inclusion compounds formed by addition of quinoline (Q) or isoquinoline (Iq) to a metal(II) dibenzoylmethanate (Co, Ni, Zn, Cd)

Three isomorphous series of new compounds are reported: complexes [M(DBM)₂Q₂] and [M(DBM)₂Iq₂] (M = M(II) = Co, Ni, Zn, Cd; DBM is C₆H₅COCHCOC₆H₅ ^?) and inclusion compounds [M(DBM)₂Q₂]*Q (M = Co, Zn, Cd). All the compounds comprise a trans configured octahedral complex molecule. Inclusion compounds of modified Zn and Cd DBM complexes are reported for the first time and their inclusion ability is attributed to the trans isomeric state induced by the bulky Q or Iq ligand. The TG measurements indicate the following order of thermal stability of the complexes defined by the strength of the metal–ligand bonds: Ni > Co > Cd > Zn. The inclusion compounds do not follow this trend.     

N-vinylcarbazole polymerization by 13X molecular sieve exchanged with Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II)

The polymerization of N-vinylcarbazole by 13X molecular sieves modified by five different transition metal ions, viz. Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II), has been studied under various conditions. The order of reactivity follows the trend: Mn(II) ≈ Cu(II) > Co(II) > Zn(II) > Ni(II) at pH ∼ 3.55 and an exchange level of 30% of the metal ion. The polymerizations are believed to occur by a dual-ion-initiation mechanism in which both metal ions and proton centres participate. The overall energy of activation (E_a) for each system decreases with decreasing pH of the exchanging salt solution. Average activation energy on proton centre (E_H) and that on metal ion centre (E_a) have been evaluated for each system. E_a, E_H and E_c have been shown to correlate with one another. The molecular weights and their distributions are affected by the nature of the metal ion and also by the protonic centres. The possibility of a correlation of the catalytic activity of the modified 13X with ionic radius, electronegativity and normal co-ordination number has been examined.     

The accelerating influence of thiourea on the electroreduction of Zn(II) at a mercury electrode in water/methanol mixtures

Summary The influence of thiourea on the Zn(II)/Zn(Hg) electrode process was studied in water/methanol mixtures under addition of NaClO₄. Diffusion coefficients, formal potentials, and charge transfer rate constants have been determined. It is postulated that the composition of the active complex formed on the electrode plays the dominant role in the acceleration of the electrode processes.

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Der beschleunigende Einfluß von Thioharnstoff auf die Elektroreduktion von Zn(II) an einer Quecksilberelektrode in Wasser-Methanol-Gemischen

Zusammenfassung Der Einfluß von Thioharnstoff auf den Elektrodenprozeß Zn(II)/Zn(Hg) wurde in Wasser-Methanol-Mischungen unter Zusatz von NaClO₄ untersucht. Diffusionskoeffizienten, Potentiale und Geschwindigkeitskonstanten der Ladungsübertragung wurden bestimmt. Es wird angenommen, daß bei der Beschleunigung der Elektrodenprozesse die Zusammensetzung des an der Elektrode gebildeten aktiven Komplexes eine entscheidende Rolle spielt.

     

A study of the new cubic,ordered perovskites BaLaMRuO6 (M = Mg,Fe, Co,Ni, or Zn) and the related phases La2MRuO6 (M = Mg,Co, Ni,or Zn) by 99Ru Mössbauer spectroscopy and other techniques

⁵⁷Fe and ⁹⁹Ru Mössbauer spectroscopy, coupled with magnetic susceptibility measurements down to 4.2 K, have been used to study the electronic and magnetic properties of the new cubic-ordered perovskites BaLaMRuO₆ (M = Mg, Fe, Co, Ni, or Zn). The ruthenium is present in the +5 oxidation state in all the compounds except BaLaFeRuO₆ which contains iron(III) and ruthenium(IV). All the compounds exhibit long-range antiferromagnetic order, with Néel temperatures in the range 20–40 K. Mössbauer spectra for the new compound La₂CoRuO₆ and the isostructural cubic perovskites La₂MRuO₆ (M = Mg, Ni, or Zn) confirm the presence of ruthenium(IV) in these phases and indicate that they are not ordered magnetically at 4.2 K.     

Synthesis,characterization and biological activities of homo-binuclear Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes derived from 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde derivatives

Few novel binuclear Schiff base metal complexes [M₂LCl₃], where M = Cu(II) and Zn(II); L= 2,6-bis-({2-[(3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzylidene)amino]ethylimino}methyl)-4-methylphenol (BHEM), 2,6-bis-({2-[(3,4-dimethoxybenzylidene)amino]ethylimino} methyl)-4-methylphenol (BDEM) and 2,6-bis-({2-[(2,3,5-trichlorobenzylidene)amino]ethylimino}methyl)-4-methylphenol (BTEM), have been synthesized and characterized by analytical and spectral data. The data suggest that BHEM/BDEM/BTEM ligands afford square-pyramidal/distorted square-pyramidal geometry on metalation with Zn(II)/Cu(II). The binding behaviour of these complexes with DNA has been investigated using electronic absorption spectroscopy as well as viscosity and voltammetric measurements; the results show that they interact with DNA through intercalating way. From the DNA cleavage study of these complexes, investigated by gel electrophoresis, we found that they efficiently cleave supercoiled pUC19 DNA in the presence of a reducing agent (3-mercaptopropionic acid) and on irradiation with UV light of 360 nm wavelength. The mechanism reveals that singlet oxygen (¹O₂) plays a significant role in the photo cleavage. The superoxide dismutase (SOD) mimetic activity of the synthesized complexes demonstrates that most of the complexes have promising SOD-mimetic activity. The antimicrobial study indicates that the complexes inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi more than the free ligands.     

Regularities of the formation of binuclear homo- and heteroleptic complexes of <Emphasis Type="Italic">d</Emphasis> metals with 3,3′-bis(dipyrrolylmethenes) in DMF

The reactions of seven symmetrically alkylated tetradentate ligands 3,3′-bis(dipyrrolylmethenes) (H₂L) with d-metal acetates (M(AcO)₂) in DMF solutions at 298.15 K were studied by spectrophotometry. Helicands H2L were found to be structurally preorganized to form stable binuclear homoleptic two-helix helicates [M₂L₂] with Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) acetates. The coordination of the ligands by the metal ions included consecutive stages of formation of the heteroleptic [M₂L(AcO)₂] and homoleptic [M₂L₂] complexes. The [M₂L(AcO)₂] complexes were spectrally revealed in solutions containing a ligand excess (c _{H 2 L} / c _{M(AcO) 2} > 1). An increase in the salt concentration shifted the system of equilibria to the homoligand product [M₂L₂]. The thermodynamic constants of the reactions increased in the series of complexing agents: Cu(II) < Cd(II) < Hg(II) < Ni(II) < Co(II) < Zn(II). An analysis of the data on the thermodynamic constants of [M₂L₂] helicate formation in solutions and the earlier obtained results of the IR and ¹H NMR studies of the hydrobromic salts of the ligands (H₂L · 2HBr) showed that the key regularities of the influence of the structural factors on the coordination properties of the ligands were in an increase in the stability of the [M₂L₂] complexes with an increase in the basicity of the ligands.     

Synthesis,Structure and Biological Evaluations of Zn(II) Pincer Complexes Based on S-Triazine Type Chelator

2,4-bis (3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-6-methoxy-1,3,5-triazine (BPMT) pincer ligand was used to synthesize the new [Zn(BPMT)(NCS)₂] (1) and [Zn(BPMT)(Br)₂] (2) complexes by a reaction with Zn(NO₃)₂·6H₂O in the presence of either KSCN or KBr, respectively. The structure of complex 1 has been exclusively confirmed using single crystal X-ray diffraction. In this neutral heteroleptic complex, the BPMT is a pincer chelate coordinating the Zn(II) ion via three interactions with the two pyrazole moieties and the s-triazine core. Hence, BPMT is a tridentate NNN-chelate. The coordination environment of Zn(II) is completed by two strong interactions with two terminal SCN⁻ ions via the N-atom. Hence, the Zn(II) is penta-coordinated with a distorted square pyramidal coordination geometry. Hirshfeld analysis indicated the predominance of H…H, H…C and N…H intermolecular interactions. Additionally, the S…H, S…C and S…N contacts are the most significant. The free ligand has no or weak antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer activities while the studied Zn(II) complexes showed interesting biological activity. Complex 1 has excellent antibacterial activity against B. subtilis (2.4 μg/mL) and P. vulgaris (4.8 μg/mL) compared to Gentamycin (4.8 μg/mL). Additionally, complex 1 (78.09 ± 4.23 µg/mL) has better antioxidant activity than 2 (365.60 ± 20.89 µg/mL). In addition, complex 1 (43.86 ± 3.12 µg/mL) and 2 (30.23 ± 1.26 µg/mL) have 8 and 12 times the anticancer activity of the free BPMT ligand (372.79 ± 13.64 µg/mL).     

The ELECTRICAL INTERFACIAL LAYER at theTiO2 (ANATASE)/ELECTROLYTE INTERFACE - ADSORPTION of Zn(II) and Cd(II) IONS

Mechanism of adsorption of Zn(II) and Cd(II) ions at the TiO₂ (anatase)/electrolyte interface has been studied by different experimental techniques (potentiometric titration, microelectrophoresis and adsorption measurements of zinc and cadmium species). It was found that the point of zero charge (pzc) of anatase (pH =5.8) was shifted to the lower pH values with increasing concentrations of Zn(II) or Cd(Il) ions. The surface charge of anatase in the presence of Zn(II) and Cd(II) for pH > pH_pzc was higher than that observed for original sample in NaClO₄ solutions only. Due to low coverage of anatase surface with Zn(II) or Cd(II) species almost no shift of the isoelectric point (iep) or charge reversal were observed. Adsorption density vs. pH plots for both Zn(Il) or Cd(II) showed, typical for multivalent ions, presence of “adsorption edge.”     

Synthesis, structural characterization and selectively catalytic properties of metal-organic frameworks with nano-sized channels: A modular design strategy

Modular design method for designing and synthesizing microporous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with selective catalytical activity was described. MOFs with both nano-sized channels and potential catalytic activities could be obtained through self-assembly of a framework unit and a catalyst unit. By selecting hexaaquo metal complexes and the ligand BTC (BTC=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate) as framework-building blocks and using the metal complex [M(phen)₂(H₂O)₂]²⁺ (phen=1,10-phenanthroline) as a catalyst unit, a series of supramolecular MOFs 1-7 with three-dimensional nano-sized channels, i.e. [M¹(H₂O)₆]·[M²(phen)₂(H₂O)₂]₂·2(BTC)·xH₂O (M¹, M²Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), or Mn(II), phen=1,10-phenanthroline, BTC=1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate, x=22−24), were synthesized through self-assembly, and their structures were characterized by IR, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. These supramolecular microporous MOFs showed significant size and shape selectivity in the catalyzed oxidation of phenols, which is due to catalytic reactions taking place in the channels of the framework. Design strategy, synthesis, and self-assembly mechanism for the construction of these porous MOFs were discussed.     

Reactivity of metal oxides: Thermal and photochemical dissolution of MO and MFe2O4 (M=Ni, Co, Zn)

Dissolution rates of NiO, CoO, ZnO, α-Fe₂O₃ and the corresponding ferrites in 0.1 mol dm⁻³ oxalic acid at pH 3.5 were measured at 70 °C. The dissolution of simple oxides proceeds through the formation of surface metal oxalate complexes, followed by the transfer of surface complexes (rate-determining step). At constant pH, oxalate concentration and temperature, the trend in the first-order rate constant for the transfer of the surface complexes (k_Me; Me=Ni, Co, Zn, Fe) parallels that of water exchange in the dissolved metal ions (k_−w). Thus, the most important factor determining the rates of dissolution of metal oxides is the lability of Me-O bonds, which is in turn defined by the electronic structure of the metal ion and its charge/radius ratio. UV (384 nm) irradiation does not increase significantly the dissolution rates of NiO, CoO and ZnO, whereas hematite is highly sensitive to UV light. For ferrites, the reactivity order is ZnFe₂O₄>CoFe₂O₄?NiFe₂O₄. Dissolution is congruent, with rates intermediate between those of the constituent oxides, Fe₂O₃ and MO (M=Co, Ni, Zn), reflecting the behavior of very thin leached layers with little Zn and Co, but appreciable amounts of Ni. The more robust Ni²⁺ labilizes less the corresponding ferrite. The correlation between log k_M and log k_−w is somewhat blurred and displaced to lower k_M values. Fe(II), either photogenerated or added as salt, enhances the rate of Fe(III) phase transfer. A simple reaction mechanism is used to interpret the data.     

Determination of trace Pb(Ⅱ), Cd(Ⅱ) and Zn(Ⅱ) using differential pulse stripping voltammetry without Hg modification

In this work,we reported a simultaneous determination approach for Pb(II),Cd(II)and Zn(II)atμg L 1concentration levels using differential pulse stripping voltammetry on a bismuth film electrode(BiFE).The BiFE could be prepared in situ when the sample solution contained a suitable amount of Bi(NO)3,and its analytical performance was evaluated for the simultaneous determination of Pb(II),Cd(II)and Zn(II)in solutions.The determination limits were found to be 0.19μg L 1for Zn(II),and0.28μg L 1for Pb(II)and Cd(II),with a preconcentration time of 300 s.The BiFE approach was successfully applied to determine Pb(II),Cd(II)and Zn(II)in tea leaf and infusion samples,and the results were in agreement with those obtained using an atomic absorption spectrometry approach.Without Hg usage,the in situ preparation for BiFE supplied a green and acceptability sensitive method for the determination of the heavy metal ions.