Kinetic isotope effect in pentavalent plutonium disproportionation in heterogeneous systems

A kientic isotope effect in Pu(V) disproportionation in nitric acid solutions have been observed in a heterogeneous system with phenyloctylphosphonic acid deposited on hydrophobized silicagel. The isotope separation coefficient for²⁴²Pu/²³⁹Pu isotopes was found to be 1.022 at 25°C. The rate constant of Pu(V) disproportionation in this heterogeneous system was determined to be 5.0±0.6 1²mol^–2s^–1 at 25°C, [HNO₃]= 0.87–1.5 mol l^–1 and 11 phase ratio (10% extractant on the support).     

On the reliability of equilibrium data of the charge-transfer complex between 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone and hexamethylbenzene

In view ofHammond's warning⁶ about the Conspiracy of errors, found in the case of low values of equilibrium constants of charge-transfer complexes a case is made out for redetermining the values for the system hexamethylbenzene—2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone. Uncertainties in the parameters were estimated using theLiptay ⁸ matrix procedure. The solvent used was dichloromethane. The following data were obtained at 25°C: vC T = 22,220 cm^–1;E _A=0.99 eV;K =2599±57 l²·cm^–1·mol^–2. _max= 1020 ± 148 cm^–1··1;K=2.55±0.37 l·mol^–1; –H=2.7±0.3 kcal·mol^–1.With 1 Figure     

Monodentate substitution reactions of [MO2(CN)4]n− type complexes: The crystal structure of the sodium thiocyanate adduct of tetramethylammonium tetracyanooxothiocyanatotungstate(IV)

The crystal structure of (Me₄N)₃[WO(CN)₄(NCS)]·NaNCS was determined from three-dimensional x-ray diffraction data. The dark blue crystals are monoclinic, space group C2/m, with cell dimensions a=13.105(4), b=12.688(2), c=18.871(3) Å, =100.4(8)°, z=4 and D=1.46 g cm^–3. Anisotropic refinement of 1333 observed reflections converged to R=0.068. The [WO(CN)₄(NCS)]^3– ion is a distorted octahedron with the tungsten atom displaced by 0.35 Å out of the plane formed by the four cyano ligands, towards the oxo ligand. The coordinated thiocyanate ligand is bonded to the tungsten atomvia the nitrogen atomtrans to the oxo ligand. Bond distances found: W–CN_av=2.14(3), W–O=1.61(2) and W–NCS=2.23(2) Å. The compound crystallizes as an adduct with an additional thiocyanate anion, ionically bonded to a severely disordered sodium cation. The results correlate with available data from similar complexes.     

Optical and gamma irradiation studies of morin in ethanol

Spectral studies of morin in aqueous ethanol and other alcohols have been carried out as a function of its concentration and that of ethanol, and the pH of aqueous buffer. The effect of gamma radiations on morin solution in ethanol was also studied as a function of dose in the range of 0.15–2.28 kGy and of morin concentration (10^–5–10^–4 mole·dm^–3). Morin concentration in ethanol solution showed a linear response for G values to a dose of 1.83 kGy. Molar absorption coefficients () for morin in ethanol have been estimated to be _260nm=2.28·10⁴ dm³·mol^–1·cm^–1 and _291nm=8.22·10³ dm³·mol^–1·cm^–1 for unirradiated and _{291 nm}=1.75·10⁴ dm³·mol^–1·cm^–1 for irradiated solutions to a dose of 1.83 kGy.     

Neutral molecule/crown ether interactions 5. Comparison of the C−H acidic interactions of nitromethane and acetonitrile with 18-crown-6 and dibenzo-18-crown-6. Crystal structures of dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH3NO2 and dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH3CN

Complete structural characterization of dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH₃NO₂ and dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH₃CN have been carried out, including location and refinement of the methyl hydrogen atoms. Dibenzo-18-crown-6·2 CH₃NO₂ is monoclinic,P2₁/c, with (at –150°C)a=9.573(2),b=14.636(2),c=33.471(7) Å, =93.77(2)°, andD _calc=1.37 g cm^–3 forZ=8. Interactions between the solvent methyl groups and the crown ethers and other solvent nitro groups associate the 1 : 2 complexes into polymeric chains alongb. The acetonitrile adduct exists as discreet 1 : 2 complexes in the solid state with C–H...O interactions exlusively to the ether. This complex is triclinic,P 1, with (at –150°C)a=9.458(6),b=9.570(5),c=14.404(5) Å, =73.18(4), =79.85(5), =66.82(6)°, andD _calc=1.28 g cm^–3 forZ=2. Supplementary Data relating to this article are deposited with the British Library as Supplementary Publication No. SUP 82070 (22 pages).For part 4, see reference [1].     

Röntgenstrahlenbeugung bei hohen Temperaturen zur Untersuchung der thermischen Ausdehnung von MnSe und MnSe2

Zusammenfassung Durch Röntgenstrahlenbeugung mit Hilfe einer 190 mm Unicam-Hochtemperaturkamera wurde die thermische Ausdehnung von MnSe und MnSe₂ von Zimmertemperatur bis 710° bzw. 522° C untersucht. Der thermische Ausdehnungskoeffizient wurde aus den Meßdaten nach der Methode der kleinsten Fehlerquadrate erhalten und beträgt für MnSe: =24,5·10^–6°C^–1 (94–450° C) und =14,3·10^–6°C^–1 (450–710° C). Die Ausdehnung von MnSe₂ verläuft bis zum Bereich, in dem Zersetzung eintritt, linear. Die Methode der kleinsten Fehlerquadrate ergibt den Wert =20,0·10^–6°C^–1 (73–522° C).

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High temperature X-ray studies of the thermal expansion ofMnSe andMnSe ₂

The thermal expansion of MnSe and MnSe₂ has been studied above room temperature up to 710° and 522° C, resp., by X-ray diffraction techniques using a 190 mm Unicam high temperature camera. The thermal expansion coefficients, , obtained from a linear least-squares analysis of the data are for MnSe: =24.5·10^–6°C^–1 (94–450° C) and =14.3·10^–6°C^–1 (450–710° C). The expansion of MnSe₂ is linear up to the temperature range of decomposition. A least-squares analysis yields a value for of 20.0·10^–6°C^–1 (73–522° C).

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Synthesis and Structure of Catena-[Bis(2-Methylimidazole)(μ-Phthalato)cobaltate(II)]

A new coordination compound [Co(Pht)(2-MeIm)₂] (I), where Pht^2–is the deprotonated radical of o-phthalic acid (H₂Pht) and 2-MeIm is 2-methylimidazole, was synthesized. Its structure was established using X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal is orthorhombic: space group Pca2₁, a= 15.350(3), b= 7.957(2), c= 13.997(3) Å, (calcd.) = 1.505 g/cm³, and Z= 4. The tetrahedral coordination of the Co(II) atom includes two N atoms of two 2-methylimidazole molecules and two oxygen atoms of two carboxyl groups from different acid radicals. The Co–N distances are equal to 2.022(2) and 2.031(2) Å, while the Co–O distances are 1.972(2) and 2.000(2) Å. The carboxyl groups of the Pht^2–radical and the aromatic nucleus form angles of 47.2° and 35.9°, whereas the angle formed by the carboxyl groups themselves is 50.3°. Compound Iis a polymer, which is confirmed by the 1,6-bridging function of the o-phthalic acid radical. The Co···Co distance in a chain is equal to 7.367 Å. Separate chains are united in the crystal into a framework via N–H···O hydrogen bonds.     

Spectrophotometric determination of vanadium(V) with p-Sulphobenzeneazo-4-(2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine)

Summary p-Sulphobenzeneazo-4-(2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine) reacts with vanadium to form an orange-red coloured complex having maximum absorbance at 530 nm. The reaction is slow at room temperature, it is complete at 40–45° C in 5 min. The effects of temperature, time, pH, reagent concentration, and other variables have been studied. The system obeys Beer's law over the concentration range of 1–12g vanadium(V) ml^–1. The molar absorptivity is 5.453 x 10³l·mole^–1·cm^–1. The metal:ligand ratio of 12 was confirmed by Job's continuous variation and mole ratio methods.

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Spektrophotometrische Bestimmung von Vanadin(V) mit p-Sulfobenzolazo-4-(2-amino-3-hydroxypyridin)

Zusammenfassung p-Sulfobenzolazo-4-(2-amino-3-hydroxypyridin) bildet mit Vanadin(V) einen orange-roten Komplex, dessen Absorptionsmaximum bei 530 nm liegt. Bei Zimmertemperatur verläuft die Reaktion langsam, bei 40–45° ist sie in 5 min vollständig. Der Einfluß von Temperatur, Zeit, pH, Reagenskonzentration und anderer variabler Faktoren wurde untersucht. Im Konzentrationsbereich 1–12g Vanadin/ml entspricht die Reaktion dem Beer-schen Gesetz. Die molare Absorptivität ist 5,453 x 10³l·mol^–1·cm^–1. Das Verhältnis Metall:Ligand wurde nach Job bestimmt und beträgt 12.

     

Kinetic Spectrophotometric Determination of Chromium (VI) by Oxidation of Sodium Pyrogallol-5-sulphonate by Hydrogen Peroxide

A new selective, sensitive, and simple kinetic method is developed for the determination of trace amounts of chromium (VI). The method is based on the catalytic effect of Cr(VI) on the reaction of sodium pyrogallol-5-sulphonate (PS) with hydrogen peroxide. The reaction is followed spectrophotometrically by tracing the oxidation product at 437nm within 1min after addition of H₂O₂. The optimum reaction conditions are PS (1.32·10^–3mol·dm^–3), H₂O₂ (0.32mol·dm^–3), HClO₄ (2.6·10^–3mol·dm^–3) at 25°C. Following this procedure, chromium (VI) can be determined with a linear calibration graph up to 0.25ng·cm^–3 and a detection limit of 0.024ng·cm^–3, based on the 3 criterion. The interference effect of several species was also investigated and it was found that the most common cations and anions do not interfere with the determination. The developed procedure was successfully applied to the determination of Cr(VI) and total Cr in river waters and total Cr in herbal samples.     

Chlorine loss from polyvinylchloride under neutron irradiation

PVC samples were irradiated for 1 hour with a thermal neutron flux of _th =4.71·10¹¹n·cm^–2·s^–1 and the chlorine lost during irradiation was measured by -ray spectrometry. About 15% of loss of chlorine has been observed for untreated samples while samples heated to temperatures of 60 and 80°C for one minute before irradiation have been found to loose about 8% and 3%, respectively. The results indicate an influence of the polymer structure on the release of chlorine.     

Selective determination of copper with pyridoin phenylhydrazone as chromogenic extraction reagent

Summary The synthesis, characteristics and analytical applications of pyridoin phenylhydrazone are described. It reacts with copper(I) to produce an orange 11 complex ( _max=450 nm,=2.1×10⁴l· mole^–1·cm^–1) in aqueous ethanolic solution; it behaves as a cuproin type reagent. The orange complex can be extracted into amyl alcohol ( _max=440 nm,=2.0×10⁴l·mole^–1·cm^–1), and used for the spectrophotometric determination of trace amounts of copper. Interferences have been investigated.

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Zusammenfassung Synthese, Eigenschaften und analytische Anwendung von Pyridoin-phenylhydrazon wurden beschrieben. Es reagiert mit Cu(I) unter Bildung eines orange gefärbten 11-Komplexes in wäßrig-alkoholischer Lösung ( _max=450 nm,=2,1×10⁴l·mol^–1·cm^–1); das Reagens verhält sich ähnlich wie Cuproin. Der erwähnte Komplex läßt sich mit Amylalkohol extra-hieren ( _max=440 nm,=2,0×10⁴l·mol^–1·cm^–1) und zur spektrophoto-metrischen Bestimmung von Kupferspuren benützen. Auftretende Störungen wurden angegeben.

     

A rapid method for spectrophotometric determination of molybdenum in alloy steels

Summary A Rapid Method for Spectrophotometric Determination of Molybdenum in Alloy Steels Molybdenum (VI) forms an orange-red coloured mixed-ligand complex with perazine dimalonate and thiocyanate at room temperature (27°) in hydrochloric acid. The complex is soluble in ethanol. It exhibits absorption maximum at 460 nm. Beer's law is valid over the molybdenum concentration range 0.1–14.0,g/ml. Sandell's sensitivity of the reaction is 0.9·10^–3 g Mo/cm² and the molar extinction coefficient is 1.06·10⁴ 1·mol^–1·cm^–1 at 460 nm. The stoichiometry of the complex is (Perazine·H) [MoO(SCN)₄] as shown by Job's method, equilibrium shift method and elemental analyses of the isolated complex. The proposed method has been used for the determination of molybdenum in ores, alloy steels and in synthetic mixtures containing chromium, tungsten, iron, cobalt, nickel and copper.Presented at the 36th Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, New Orleans, February 25-March 1, 1985.     

Kinetische Untersuchungen der Essigsäureanhydrid—Methanol-Reaktion mit Hilfe der Kernresonanzspektroskopie

Zusammenfassung Die Veresterung des Essigsäureanhydrids (I) mit Methanol (II) ohne zusätzliches Lösungsmittel wurde bei 20 und 30°C mit Hilfe der Kernresonanzspektroskopie kinetisch untersucht. Aus der durch elektronische Integration bestimmten Intensitätszunahme des Ester-Methoxy-Protonensignals wurden die Konzentrationen im Verlauf der Reaktion bestimmt. Das Geschwindigkeitsgesetz:RG=k·[(CH₃CO)₂O]·[CH₃OH] wird bei den Konzentrationsverhältnissen [I]:[II]=11 bis 16,7 erfüllt;k=7,17·10^–5 (20°C) bzw. 15,30·10^–5 (30°C) mol^–1·l·min^–1; S ^*=–42Cl. Diese Befunde führten uns zu dem Schlusse, daß I und II zunächst unter Bildung von protoniertem Essigsäuremethylester und Acetat-Anion reagieren, und daß dieser protonierte Ester rasch das Proton abspaltet.

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Kinetics of the esterification of aceticanhydride (I) with methanol (II) without any solvent were investigated by means of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Increasing of the methoxyproton-signal intensity of the ester was evaluated by electronic integration and thus the kinetic run was determined. The law: rate=k·[I]·[II] is satisfied by the experimental data from the concentration range [I][II]=11 up to 16,7;k=7,17·10^–5 (20°C), and 15,30·10^–5 (30°C) mol^–1·l·min^–1; S ^*=–42Cl. From these results we concluded that first I and II react, forming protonized methyl acetate and acetate-anion, and that this protonized ester rapidly delivers the proton.

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Voltamperometric determination of uranium and plutonium in alkaline solutions

The simultaneous determination of U(VI), Pu(VI), Pu(V) in 0.5–4.0 M NaOH has been elaborated by means of classical and differential pulse voltamperometry. U(VI) is determined with a dropping mercury electrode (DME) at the half-wave potential of E_1/2=–0.89 V vs. Ag/AgCl reference electrode due to reduction to U(V). The limiting current or peak heights are proportional to uranium(VI) concentration in the range of 1.3.10^–7–3·10^–4 M U(VI). Deviation from proportionality is observed for higher concentrations due to polymerization of uranates. Pu(VI) and Pu(V) are determined with a platinum rotating electrode at E_1/2=–0.02 V due to the reaction Pu(VI)+e^–»Pu(V) and with DME at E_1/2=–1.1 V due to the reduction to Pu(III). The limiting currents of both Pu(VI) and Pu(V) are proportional to their concentrations in the range of 4·10^–6–1.2·10^–3 M Pu. The determination of U(VI), Pu(VI), Pu(V) is not interfered by the presence of the following salts: 2M NaNO₃, 2M NaNO₂, 1.5M NaAlO₂, 0.5M NaF and ions of Mo(VI), W(VI), V(V), Cu(II). The presence of CrO ₄ ^2– and FeO ₂ ^– ions disturbs the determination of U(VI) in 1–4M NaOH, however, contribution of the reaction Fe(III)+e^–»Fe(II) to uranium reduction peak can be calculated from the height of the second peak Fe(II)+2 e^–»Fe(0).     

Electronic and ESR spectroscopic study of thiocyanate-containing coordination compounds of titanium(III) in alcohol solutions

In an investigation of electronic and ESR spectra, it has been established that titanium(III) with the thiocyanate ion (in ethanol) forms distorted tetrahedral and octahedral complexes. The tetrahedral compounds, which are hydroxo complexes of titanium(III) that contain one hydroxyl group and three thiocyanate ions in the coordination sphere, give signals in the ESR spectra with g_o=1.960, A_o=15.0·10^–4 cm^–1 g=1.958, A ^Ti =26.4·10^–4cm^–1, g= 1.691, A^Ti=9.0·10^–4 cm^–1. In the ESR spectra of liquid solutions, additional splitting on the nitrogen atoms is manifested(A _o ^N =2.2·10^–4 cm^–1), which indicates bonding of thiocyanate ions through the nitrogen atom. The pseudo-octahedral complexes of titanium(III), containing from two to six thiocyanate ions in the coordination sphere, are characterized by d-d absorption bands in the 520–590 nm region; and at 77°K, they give anisotropic ESR signals. On the basis of the temperature dependences of the equilibrium constants for the reaction of conversion of the tetrahedral complexes to the octahedral complexes, and also the lifetimes of the tetrahedral complexes, values have been estimated for the heat of reaction (H=26.8 kJ/mole) and the entropy change (S=–1.66 kJ/mole·°K) of the equilibrium process, and also the activation energy for the reaction of titanium(III) thiocyanate formation (E=37 kJ/mole).Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 560–567, September–October, 1985.     

Two clathrates of bis(isothiocyanato)tetrakis(4-methylpyridine)magnesium(II) as a host with 4-methylpyridine as a guest

Two clathrate modifications of the title host with 4-methylpyridine (4-CH₃C₅H₄N) as a guest have been determined at –50°C. [Mg(4-CH₃C₅H₄N)₄(NCS)₂] · 2/3(4-CH₃C₅H₄N) · 1/3H₂O is trigonal, space group , witha=27.630(7),c=11.219(3) ÅV=7417(4) ų,Z=9,D _calc=1.171 g cm^–3,(CuK )=18.506 cm^–1, finalR=0.064. [Mg(4-CH₃C₅H₄N)₄(NCS)₂] · (4-CH₃C₅H₄N) is tetragonal, space group I4_l/a, witha=16.944(7),c=23.552(9)Å,V=6762(5) Å,Z=8,D _calc=1.191 g cm^–3, (CuK )=18.200 cm^–1, finalR=0.071.The structures consist of molecular packings of the same host complex units and the guest species. The Mg(II) cation is octahedrally coordinated to theN-atoms of four 4-methylpyridine and twotrans-coordinated isothiocyanato ligands in the host molecule. The conformations of the molecule are considerably different both in symmetry and in geometry in these two structures. The guest 4-methylpyridine molecules are disordered into channels which have different topology in these two clathrates resulting in different thermal stability.     

Polarographische Bestimmung der 2,2′-Dicinchoninsäure

Zusammenfassung Eine polarographische Methode zur Bestimmung der 2,2-Dicinchoninsäure in 15%iger Ammoniumacetatlösung als Grundelektrolyt wurde ausgearbeitet. Der zweistufigen Reduktion entsprechen zwei polarographische Stufen, deren Halbstufenpotentiale gegen die gesättigte KalomelelektrodeE _1/2=–0,74 V undE _1/2=–1,28 V betragen.Die charakteristischen zwei Maxima wurden mit 0,5%iger Gelatinelösung beseitigt und der Sauerstoff mit elektrolytisch hergestelltem Wasserstoff entfernt.Die lineare Abhängigkeit des Diffusionsstromes für beide Stromstufen der Säure in zwei Konzentrationsbereichen —von 1·10^–4- bis 3·10^–4-m und von 0,5·10^–3-bis 3·10^–3-m —wurde festgestellt.

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Summary A polarographic method has been developed for the determination of 2,2-dicinchonic acid in 15% ammonium acetate solution as fundamental electrolyte. The two-stage reduction is shown by two polarographic stages, whose half-stage potentials as referred to the saturated calomel electrode amount toE _1/2=–0.74 V andE _1/2=–1.28 V.The two characteristic maxima were removed by 0.05% gelatin solution and the oxygen was eliminated by means of hydrogen produced electrolytically. The linear dependence of the diffusion current for both current stages of the acid were established in two concentration ranges —from 1·10^–4 to 3·10^–4 M and from 0.5·10^–3 to 3·10^–3 M.

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Résumé Mise au point d'une méthode polarographique pour doser l'acide dicinchonine-2, 2 en solution dans l'acétate d'ammonium à 15% comme électrolyte support. La réduction en deux temps correspond à deux vagues polarographiques, dont les potentiels de demi-vague par rapport à l'électrode au calomel saturée s'élèvent àE _1/2= – 0,74 V etE _1/2=–1,28 V.On élimine les deux maximums caractéristiques par une solution de gélatine à 0,05% et l'oxygène par l'hydrogène préparé électrolytiquement. Mise en évidence d'un rapport linéaire entre le courant de diffusion pour les deux vagues de courant de l'acide dans les deux domaines de concentration: de 1·10^–4 à 3·10^–4 M et de 0,5·10^–3 à 3·10^–3 M.

     

Kinetic and EPR studies on radical polymerization. Radical polymerization of di-2[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl itaconate

The polymerization of di-2[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl itaconate (1) with dimethyl 2,2-azobisisobutyrate (2) was studied, in benzene, kinetically and spectroscopically with the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) method. The polymerization rate (R _p) at 50°C is given by the equation:R _p=k[2]^0.48 [1]^2.4. The overall activation energy of polymerization was calculated to be 34 kJ·mol^–1. From an EPR study, the polymerization system was found to involve EPR-observable propagating polymer radicals of 1 under the actual polymerization conditions. Using the polymer radical concentration, the rate constants of propagation (k _p) and termination (k _t) were determined. With increasing monomer concentration,k _p(1.54.3 L·mol^–1·s^–1 at 50°C) increases andk _t (1.0·10⁴4.2·10⁴ L·mol^–1·s^–1 at 50°C) decreases, which seems responsible for the high dependence ofR _p on the monomer concentration. The activation energies of propagation and termination were calculated to be 11 kJ·mol^–1 and 84 kJ·mol^–1, respectively. For the copolymerization of 1(M ₁) and styrene (M ₂) at 50°C in benzene the following copolymerization parameters were found:r ₁=0.2,r ₂=0.53, Q₁=0.57, ande ₁=+0.7.     

Palladium Clusters Pd4(SEt)4(OAc)4and Pd6(SEt)12: Structure and Properties

Palladium clusters Pd₄(SEt)₄(OAc)₄(I) and Pd₆(SEt)₁₂(II) were synthesized and studied. Their structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. For I, a= 9.774(2) Å, b= 10.821(2) Å, c= 13.061(3) Å, = 92.88(3)°, V= 1379.6(5) ų, (calcd.) = 2.182 g/cm³, space group P2₁/n, Z= 4, N _ref= 1558, and R= 0.031; for II, a= 10.581(1) Å, b= 10.584(2) Å, c= 11.478(2) Å, = 101.62(1)°, = 104.95(1)°, = 106.74(1)°, V= 1135.2(4) ų, (calcd) = 2.007 g/cm³, space group P1, Z= 1, N _ref= 2828, and R= 0.022. In cluster I, four Pd atoms form a planar cycle. The neighboring palladium atoms are bound by two acetate or by two mercaptide bridges, the Pd···Pd distances being 3.036–3.195 Å. In cluster II, Pd atoms form a planar six-membered cycle with Pd···Pd distances of 3.083–3.127 Å. The neighboring palladium atoms are bound by two mercaptide bridges. The formation of analogous clusters in solution was confirmed by IR spectroscopy.     

Propionyl promazine phosphate as a new reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of rhodium(III)

Summary PPP forms an orange-red coloured complex with rhodium(III) at room temperature (27°) in the presence of sodium acetate-hydrochloric acid buffer of pH 1.0–3.0 containing copper(II) and ascorbic acid. The complex exhibits absorption maximum at 470 nm. Beer's law is valid over the rhodium concentration range 0.1–18g/ml. Sandell's sensitivity of the reaction is 1.8·10^–3 g Rh/cm² and the molar extinction coefficient is 5.68×10³ l·mol^–1cm^–1 at 470 nm. The composition of the complex is 11 and the apparent stability constant of the complex at pH 2.5 and 27° has the logK value of 4.0. The proposed method has been used for the determination of rhodium in thermocouple wires and in synthetic mixtures containing palladium, ruthenium, osmium, uranium or iridium.

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Propionylpromazinphosphat (PPP), ein neues Reagens für die spektrophotometrische Bestimmung von Rhodium(III)

Zusammenfassung PPP bildet mit Rh(III) bei Zimmertemperatur (27°) in Gegenwart von Natriumacetat-Salzsäure (pH 1,0–3,0), Cu(II) und Ascorbinsäure eine orange-rote Komplexverbindung mit einem Absorptionsmaximum bei 470 nm. Das Beersche Gesetz gilt für Konzentrationen von 0,1 bis 18g/ml. Die Empfindlichkeit nach Sandell beträgt 1,8×10^–3 g Rh/cm²; der molare Extinktionskoeffizient bei 470 nm ist 5,68×10³ l·mol^–1·cm^–1. Die Zusammensetzung der Komplexverbindung entspricht dem Verhältnis 11, die scheinbare Stabilitätskonstante bei pH 2,5 und 27° entspricht log K=4,0. Das vorgeschlagene Verfahren diente zur Rh-Bestimmung in Thermoelementdraht sowie in synthetischen Gemischen aus Pd, Ru, Os, U und Ir.