Thermal behavior of 3,4,5-triamino-1,2,4-triazole dinitramide

The thermal decomposition behavior of 3,4,5-triamino-1,2,4-triazole dinitramide was measured using a C-500 type Calvet microcalorimeter at four different temperatures under atmospheric pressure. The apparent activation energy and pre-exponential factor of the exothermic decomposition reaction are 165.57 kJ mol⁻¹ and 10^18.04 s⁻¹, respectively. The critical temperature of thermal explosion is 431.71 K. The entropy of activation (ΔS ^≠), enthalpy of activation (ΔH ^≠), and free energy of activation (ΔG ^≠) are 97.19 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹, 161.90 kJ mol⁻¹, and 118.98 kJ mol⁻¹, respectively. The self-accelerating decomposition temperature (T _SADT) is 422.28 K. The specific heat capacity of 3,4,5-triamino-1,2,4-triazole dinitramide was determined with a micro-DSC method and a theoretical calculation method. Specific heat capacity (J g⁻¹ K⁻¹) equation is C _p = 0.252 + 3.131 × 10⁻³  T (283.1 K < T < 353.2 K). The molar heat capacity of 3,4,5-triamino-1,2,4-triazole dinitramide is 264.52 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ at 298.15 K. The adiabatic time-to-explosion of 3,4,5-triamino-1,2,4-triazole dinitramide is calculated to be a certain value between 123.36 and 128.56 s.     

Thermal behavior of 1,2,3-triazole nitrate

The thermal decomposition behaviors of 1,2,3-triazole nitrate were studied using a Calvet Microcalorimeter at four different heating rates. Its apparent activation energy and pre-exponential factor of exothermic decomposition reaction are 133.77 kJ mol⁻¹ and 10^14.58 s⁻¹, respectively. The critical temperature of thermal explosion is 374.97 K. The entropy of activation (ΔS ^≠), the enthalpy of activation (ΔH ^≠), and the free energy of activation (ΔG ^≠) of the decomposition reaction are 23.88 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹, 130.62 kJ mol⁻¹, and 121.55 kJ mol⁻¹, respectively. The self-accelerating decomposition temperature (T _SADT) is 368.65 K. The specific heat capacity was determined by a Micro-DSC method and a theoretical calculation method. Specific heat capacity equation is C_\textp ( \textJ mol ^{- 1} \text K ^{- 1} ) = - 42.6218 + 0.6807T C_{\text{p}} \left( {{\text{J mol}}^{ - 1} {\text{ K}}^{ - 1} } \right) = - 42.6218 + 0.6807T (283.1 K < T < 353.2 K). The adiabatic time-to-explosion is calculated to be a certain value between 98.82 and 100.00 s. The critical temperature of hot-spot initiation is 637.14 K, and the characteristic drop height of impact sensitivity (H ₅₀) is 9.16 cm.     

Synthesis,molecular structure,non-isothermal decomposition kinetics and adiabatic time to explosion of 3,3-dinitroazetidinium 3,5-dinitrosalicylate

The title compound 3,3-dinitroazetidinium (DNAZ) 3,5-dinitrosalicylate (3,5-DNSA) was prepared and the crystal structure has been determined by a four-circle X-ray diffractometer. The thermal behavior of the title compound was studied under a non-isothermal condition by DSC and TG/DTG techniques. The kinetic parameters were obtained from analysis of the TG curves by Kissinger method, Ozawa method, the differential method and the integral method. The kinetic model function in differential form and the value of E _a and A of the decomposition reaction of the title compound are f(α)=4α^3/4, 130.83 kJ mol⁻¹ and 10_13.80s⁻¹, respectively. The critical temperature of thermal explosion of the title compound is 147.55 °C. The values of ΔS ^≠, ΔH ^≠ and ΔG ^≠ of this reaction are −1.35 J mol⁻¹ K₋₁, 122.42 and 122.97 kJ mol⁻¹, respectively. The specific heat capacity of the title compound was determined with a continuous C _p mode of mircocalorimeter. Using the relationship between C _p and T and the thermal decomposition parameters, the time of the thermal decomposition from initiation to thermal explosion (adiabatic time-to-explosion) was obtained.     

The thermal decomposition of N , N -dimethyl-3-oxaglutaramic acid and the kinetics of its second-stage thermal decomposition reaction

N,N-dimethyl-3-oxa-glutaramic acid was purified and characterized by ¹H-NMR, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and elemental analysis. The thermal decomposition of the title compound was studied by means of thermogravimetry differential thermogravimetry (TG-DTG) and FT-IR. The kinetic parameters of its second-stage decomposition reaction were calculated and the decomposition mechanism was discussed. The kinetic model function in a differential form, apparent activation energy and pre-exponential constant of the reaction are 3/2 [(1−α)^1/3−1]⁻¹, 203.75 kJ·mol⁻¹ and 10^17.95s⁻¹, respectively. The values of ΔS ^≠, ΔH ^≠ and ΔG ^≠ of the reaction are 94.28 J·mol⁻¹·K⁻¹, 203.75 kJ·mol⁻¹ and 155.75 kJ·mol⁻¹, respectively. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 20106009)     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the reaction of thiosemicarbazide with [(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)(tap)<Subscript>2</Subscript>RuORu(tap)<Subscript>2</Subscript>(H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O)]<Superscript>2+</Superscript> {tap = 2-(m-tolylazo)pyridine}

The interaction of thiosemicarbazide with the title complex has been studied spectrophotometrically in aqueous medium as a function of [complex], [thiosemicarbazide], pH and temperature at constant ionic strength. At pH 7.4, the reaction shows two distinct paths; both of which are [thiosemicarbazide] dependent. A parallel reaction scheme fits well with the experimental findings. An associative interchange mechanism is proposed for both the paths; the activation parameters calculated from Eyring plots are ΔH₁^≠ = 14.2 ± 0.8 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔS₁^≠ = −241 ± 2 JK⁻¹ mol⁻¹, ΔH₂^≠ = 30.8 ± 1.4 kJ mol⁻¹ and ΔS₂^≠ = −236 ± 4 JK⁻¹ mol⁻¹. From the temperature dependence of the outer sphere association complex equilibrium constants, the thermodynamic parameters calculated are ΔH₁^° = 34.25 ± 1.9 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔS₁^° = 146 ± 6 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ and ΔH₂^° = 9.4 ± 1.1 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔS₂^° = 71 ± 3 JK⁻¹ mol⁻¹, which gives a negative ΔG° at all temperatures studied, supporting the spontaneous formation of an outer sphere association complex.     

Kinetics and thermodynamics of thermal decomposition of NH<Subscript>4</Subscript>NiPO<Subscript>4</Subscript>·6H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O

The single phase NH₄NiPO₄·6H₂O was synthesized by solid-state reaction at room temperature using NiSO₄·6H₂O and (NH₄)₃PO₄·3H₂O as raw materials. XRD analysis showed that NH₄NiPO₄·6H₂O was a compound with orthorhombic structure. The thermal process of NH₄NiPO₄·6H₂O experienced three steps, which involves the dehydration of the five crystal water molecules at first, and then deamination, dehydration of the one crystal water, intramolecular dehydration of the protonated phosphate groups together, at last crystallization of Ni₂P₂O₇. In the DTA curve, the two endothermic peaks and an exothermic peak, respectively, corresponding to the first two steps’ mass loss of NH₄NiPO₄·6H₂O and crystallization of Ni₂P₂O₇. Based on Flynn–Wall–Ozawa equation, and Kissinger equation, the average values of the activation energies associated with the thermal decomposition of NH₄NiPO₄·6H₂O, and crystallization of Ni₂P₂O₇ were determined to be 47.81, 90.18, and 640.09 kJ mol⁻¹, respectively. Dehydration of the five crystal water molecules of NH₄NiPO₄·6H₂O, and deamination, dehydration of the crystal water of NH₄NiPO₄·H₂O, intramolecular dehydration of the protonated phosphate group from NiHPO₄ together could be multi-step reaction mechanisms. Besides, the thermodynamic parameters (ΔH ^≠, ΔG ^≠, and ΔS ^≠) of the decomposition reaction of NH₄NiPO₄·6H₂O were determined.     

Synthesis,spectroscopic, thermal and biological aspect of mixed ligand copper(II) complexes

Derivative of 8-hydroxyquinoline i.e. Clioquinol is well known for its antibiotic properties, drug design and coordinating ability towards metal ion such as Copper(II). The structure of mixed ligand complexes has been investigated using spectral, elemental and thermal analysis. In vitro anti microbial activity against four bacterial species were performed i.e. Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, Bacillus substilis and found that synthesized complexes (15–37 mm) were found to be significant potent compared to standard drugs (clioquinol i.e. 10–26 mm), parental ligands and metal salts employed for complexation. The kinetic parameters such as order of reaction (n = 0.96–1.49), and the energy of activation (E _a = 3.065–142.9 kJ mol⁻¹), have been calculated using Freeman–Carroll method. The range found for the pre-exponential factor (A), the activation entropy (S* = −91.03 to−102.6 JK⁻¹ mol⁻¹), the activation enthalpy (H* = 0.380–135.15 kJ mol⁻¹), and the free energy (G* = 33.52–222.4 kJ mol⁻¹) of activation reveals that the complexes are more stable. Order of stability of complexes were found to be [Cu(A⁴)(CQ)OH] · 4H₂O > [Cu(A³)(CQ)OH] · 5H₂O > [Cu(A¹)(CQ)OH] · H₂O > [Cu(A²)(CQ)OH] · 3H₂O     

Oxidation of Fursemide by Diperiodatocuprate(III) in Aqueous Alkaline Medium—a Kinetic Study

Fursemide is the chemical compound 4-chloro-2-(furan-2-ylmethylamino)-5-(aminosulfonyl) benzoic acid. It was oxidized by diperiodatocuprate(III) in alkali solutions, and the oxidation products were identified as furfuraldehyde and 2-amino-4-chloro-5-(aminosulfonyl) benzoic acid. The reaction kinetics were studied spectrophotometrically. The reaction was observed to be first order in [oxidant] and fractional order each in [fursemide] and [periodate], whereas added alkali retarded the rate of reaction. The reactive form of the oxidant was inferred to be [Cu(H₃IO₆)₂]⁻. A mechanism consistent with the experimental results was proposed, in which oxidant interacts with the substrate to give a complex as a pre-equilibrium state. This complex decomposed in a slow step to give a free radical that was further oxidized by reaction with another molecule of DPC to yield 2-amino-4-chloro-5-(aminosulfonyl) benzoic acid and furfuraldehyde in a fast step. This reaction was studied at 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 °C, and the activation parameters E _a,ΔH ^#,ΔS ^# and ΔG ^# were determined to be 51 kJ⋅mol⁻¹,48.5 kJ⋅mol⁻¹,−63.5 J⋅K⁻¹⋅mol⁻¹ and 67 kJ⋅mol⁻¹, respectively. The value of log ₁₀ A was calculated to be 6.8.     

Production of low sulfur diesel fuel via adsorption: an equilibrium and kinetic study on the adsorption of dibenzothiophene onto NaY zeolite

The adsorption of dibenzothiophene (DBT) in hexadecane onto NaY zeolite has been studied by performing equilibrium and kinetic adsorption experiments. The influence of several variables such as contact time, initial concentration of DBT and temperature on the adsorption has been investigated. The results show that the isothermal equilibrium can be represented by the Langmuir equation. The maximum adsorption capacity at different temperatures and the corresponding Langmuir constant (K _L ) have been deduced. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔG ⁰,ΔH ⁰,ΔS ⁰) for the adsorption of DBT have also been calculated from the temperature dependence of K _L using the van’t Hoff equation. The value of ΔH ⁰,ΔS ⁰ are found to be −30.3 kJ mol⁻¹ and −33.2 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ respectively. The adsorption is spontaneous and exothermic. The kinetics for the adsorption process can be described by either the Langmuir model or a pseudo-second-order model. It is found that the adsorption capacity and the initial rate of adsorption are dependent on contact time, temperature and the initial DBT concentration. The low apparent activation energy (12.4 kJ mol⁻¹) indicates that adsorption has a low potential barrier suggesting a mass transfer controlled process. In addition, the competitive adsorption between DBT, naphthalene and quinoline on NaY was also investigated.     

Thermodynamics of sodium 5-methylisophthalic acid monohydrate and sodium isophthalic acid hemihydrate

Two crystal samples, sodium 5-methylisophthalic acid monohydrate (C₉H₆O₄Na₂·H₂O, s) and sodium isophthalic acid hemihydrate (C₈H₄O₄Na₂·1/2H₂O, s), were prepared from water solution. Low-temperature heat capacities of the solid samples for sodium 5-methylisophthalic acid monohydrate (C₉H₆O₄Na₂·H₂O, s) and sodium isophthalic acid hemihydrate (C₈H₄O₄Na₂·1/2H₂O, s) were measured by a precision automated adiabatic calorimeter over the temperature range from 78 to 379 K. The experimental values of the molar heat capacities in the measured temperature region were fitted to a polynomial equation on molar heat capacities (C _p,m) with the reduced temperatures (X), [X = f(T)], by a least-squares method. Thermodynamic functions of the compounds (C₉H₆O₄Na₂·H₂O, s) and (C₈H₄O₄Na₂·1/2H₂O, s) were calculated based on the fitted polynomial equation. The constant-volume energies of combustion of the compounds at T = 298.15 K were measured by a precise rotating-bomb combustion calorimeter to be Δ_c U(C₉H₆O₄Na₂·H₂O, s) = −15428.49 ± 4.86 J g⁻¹ and Δ_c U(C₈H₄O₄Na₂·1/2H₂O, s) = −13484.25 ± 5.56 J g⁻¹. The standard molar enthalpies of formation of the compounds were calculated to be Δ _f H _m ^θ (C₉H₆O₄Na₂·H₂O, s) = −1458.740 ± 1.668 kJ mol⁻¹ and Δ _f H _m ^θ (C₈H₄O₄Na₂·1/2H₂O, s) = −2078.392 ± 1.605 kJ mol⁻¹ in accordance with Hess’ law. The standard molar enthalpies of solution of the compounds, Δ _sol H _m ^θ (C₉H₆O₄Na₂·H₂O, s) and Δ _sol H _m ^θ (C₈H₄O₄Na₂·1/2H₂O, s), have been determined as being −11.917 ± 0.055 and −29.078 ± 0.069 kJ mol⁻¹ by an RD496-2000 type microcalorimeter. In addition, the standard molar enthalpies of hydrated anion of the compounds were determined as being Δ _f H _m ^θ (C₉H₆O₄ ²⁻, aq) = −704.227 ± 1.674 kJ mol⁻¹ and Δ _f H _m ^θ (C₈H₄O₄Na₂ ²⁻, aq) = −1483.955 ± 1.612 kJ mol⁻¹, from the standard molar enthalpies of solution and other auxiliary thermodynamic data through a thermochemical cycle.     

A kinetic investigation of the oxidation of <Emphasis Type="SmallCaps">dl</Emphasis>-pipecolinate by bis(hydrogenperiodato)argentate(III) complex anion

Kinetics of oxidation of dl-pipecolinate by bis(hydrogenperiodato)argentate(III) complex anion, [Ag(HIO₆)₂]⁵⁻, has been studied in aqueous alkaline medium in the temperature range of 25–40 °C. The oxidation kinetics is first order in the silver(III) and pipecolinate concentrations. The observed second-order rate constant, decreasing with increasing [periodate] is virtually independent of [OH⁻]. α-Aminoadipate as the major oxidation product of pipecolinate has been identified by chromatographic analysis. A reaction mechanism is proposed that involves a pre-equilibrium between [Ag(HIO₆)₂]⁵⁻ and [Ag(HIO₆)(H₂O)(OH)]²⁻, a mono-periodate coordinated silver(III) complex. Both Ag(III) complexes are reduced in parallel by pipecolinate in rate-determining steps (described by k ₁ for the former Ag(III) species and k ₂ for the latter). The determined rate constants and their associated activation parameters are k ₁ (25 °C) = 0.40 ± 0.02 M⁻¹ s⁻¹, ∆H ₁^≠ = 53 ± 2 kJ mol⁻¹, ∆S ₁^≠ = −74 ± 5 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ and k ₂ (25 °C) = 0.64 ± 0.02 M⁻¹ s⁻¹, ∆H ₂^≠ = 41 ± 2 kJ mol⁻¹, ∆S ₂^≠ = −110 ± 5 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹. The time-resolved spectra, a positive dependence of the rate constants on ionic strength of the reaction medium, and the consistency of pre-equilibrium constants derived from different reaction systems support the proposed reaction mechanism.     

Kinetic study of the promazine oxidation to promazine 5-oxide by trisoxalatocobaltate(III) in basic aqueous media

The kinetics of the oxidation of promazine by trisoxalatocobaltate(III) were studied in the presence of a large excess of the cobalt(III) in tris buffer solution using u.v.–vis spectroscopy ([Co^III] = (0.6 − 2) × 10⁻³ M, [ptz] = 6 × 10⁻⁵ M, pH = 6.6–7.8, I = 0.1 M (NaCl), T = 288−308 K, l = 1 cm). The reaction proceeds via two consecutive reversible steps. In the first step, the reaction leads to formation of cobalt(II) species and a stable cationic radical. In the second step, cobalt(III) is reduced to cobalt(II) ion and a promazine radical is oxidized to the promazine 5-oxide. Linear dependences of the pseudo-first-order rate constants (k ₁ and k ₂) on [Co^III] with a non-zero intercept were established for both redox processes. Rates of reactions decreased with increasing concentration of the H⁺ ion indicating that the promazine and its radical exist in equilibrium with their deprotonated forms, which are reactive reducing species. The activation parameters for reactions studied were as follows: ΔH^≠ = 44 ± 1 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔS^≠ = −100 ± 4 JK⁻¹ mol⁻¹ for the first step and ΔH^≠ = 25 ± 1 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔS^≠ = −169 ± 4 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ for the second step, respectively. Mechanistic consequences of all the results are discussed.     

Thermal studies on polymorphic structures of tibolone

Tibolone polymorphic forms I (monoclinic) and II (triclinic) have been prepared by recrystallization from acetone and toluene, respectively, and characterized by different techniques sensitive to changes in solid state, such as polarized light microscopy, X-ray powder diffractometry, thermal analysis (TG/DTG/DSC), and vibrational spectroscopy (FTIR and Raman microscopy). The nonisothermal decomposition kinetics of the obtained polymorphs were studied using thermogravimetry. The activation energies were calculated through the Ozawa’s method for the first step of decomposition, the triclinic form showed a lower E _a (91 kJ mol⁻¹) than the monoclinic one (95 kJ mol⁻¹). Furthermore, Raman microscopy and DSC at low heating rates were used to identify and follow the thermal decomposition of the triclinic form, showing the existence of three thermal events before the first mass loss.     

Catalytic effect of cuprous ions on the thermal decomposition of 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-1,2,4,5-tetraoxane in methanol solution

Thermal decomposition of 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-1,2,4,5-tetraoxane was examined in methanol solution (1.69×10⁻² M) containing cuprous ions (5.05×10⁻⁷ M) in the temperature range from 130 to 166°C using UV spectroscopy as analytical method. The ion-catalyzed reaction follows first-order kinetics with respect to the peroxide and added cuprous ions. The temperature effect on the rate of thermal decomposition of the title compound was described by the corresponding Arrhenius equations, and its stability in solution was estimated on a quantitative level. The activation parameters of the initial step of decomposition of 3,3,6,6-tetramethyl-1,2,4,5-tetraoxane were determined (ΔH ^≠ = 14.7±0.8 kcal mol⁻¹; ΔS ^≠ = −38.9±1.4 cal mol⁻¹ K⁻¹; ΔG ^≠ = 31.0±0.8 kcal mol⁻¹). Electron-transfer mechanism was proposed for the reaction under study. The text was submitted by the authors in English.     

Reversible unfolding of poplar iso-plastocyanins

We attempted to determine the experimental conditions under which poplar plastocyanin iso-forms PCa and PCb undergo reversible thermal unfolding studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Our results indicate that an exothermic unfolding process exists always in the presence of molecular oxygen. Reversible unfolding and almost perfect two-state transitions were exhibited in the presence of TCEP under anaerobic conditions. This suggests that the second endothermic peak is due to copper-site disulfide dimmers formed during thermal denaturation. The conformational thermal stability of reduced PCb (ΔG (25 °C) = 33.9 kJ mol⁻¹) has proven to be higher than that of reduced PCa (ΔG(25 °C) = 22.9 kJ mol⁻¹).     

Catalytic and Thermodynamic Characterization of Endoglucanase (CMCase) from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Aspergillus oryzae</Emphasis> cmc-1

Monomeric extracellular endoglucanase (25 kDa) of transgenic koji (Aspergillus oryzae cmc-1) produced under submerged growth condition (7.5 U mg⁻¹ protein) was purified to homogeneity level by ammonium sulfate precipitation and various column chromatography on fast protein liquid chromatography system. Activation energy for carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) hydrolysis was 3.32 kJ mol⁻¹ at optimum temperature (55 °C), and its temperature quotient (Q ₁₀) was 1.0. The enzyme was stable over a pH range of 4.1–5.3 and gave maximum activity at pH 4.4. V _max for CMC hydrolysis was 854 U mg⁻¹ protein and K _m was 20 mg CMC ml⁻¹. The turnover (k _cat) was 356 s⁻¹. The pK _a1 and pK _a2 of ionisable groups of active site controlling V _max were 3.9 and 6.25, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters for CMC hydrolysis were as follows: ΔH* = 0.59 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔG* = 64.57 kJ mol⁻¹ and ΔS* = −195.05 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹, respectively. Activation energy for irreversible inactivation ‘E _a(d)’ of the endoglucanase was 378 kJ mol⁻¹, whereas enthalpy (ΔH*), Gibbs free energy (ΔG*) and entropy (ΔS*) of activation at 44 °C were 375.36 kJ mol⁻¹, 111.36 kJ mol⁻¹ and 833.06 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹, respectively.     

Kinetics and mechanism of thermal polymerization of hexafluoropropylene under high pressures

The basic kinetic parameters of thermal polymerization of hexafluoropropylene, namely, general rate constants, degree of polymerization, and their temperature and pressure dependences in the range of 230–290 °C and 2–12 kbar (200–1200 MPa) were determined. The activation energy (E _act = 132±4 kJ mol⁻¹) and activation volume (ΔV ₀ ^≠ = −27±1 cm³ mol⁻¹) were calculated. The activation energy of thermal initiation of polymerization was estimated. The reaction scheme based on the assumption about a biradical mechanism of polymerization initiation was proposed.     

An examination of the vaporization enthalpies and vapor pressures of pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyridazine, and 1,3,5-triazine

The vaporization enthalpies and liquid vapor pressures from T = 298.15 K to T = 400 K of 1,3,5-triazine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, and pyridazine using pyridines and pyrazines as standards have been measured by correlation-gas chromatography. The vaporization enthalpies of 1,3,5-triazine (38.8 ± 1.9 kJ mol⁻¹) and pyrazine (40.5 ± 1.7 kJ mol⁻¹) obtained by these correlations are in good agreement with current literature values. The value obtained for pyrimidine (41.0 ± 1.9 kJ mol⁻¹) can be compared with a literature value of 50.0 kJ mol⁻¹. Combined with the condensed phase enthalpy of formation in the literature, this results in a gas-phase enthalpy of formation, Δ_f H _m (g, 298.15 K), of 187.6 ± 2.2 kJ mol⁻¹ for pyrimidine, compared to a value of 195.1 ± 2.1 calculated for pyrazine. Vapor pressures also obtained by correlation are used to predict boiling temperatures (BT). Good agreement with experimental BT (±4.2 K) including results for pyrimidine is observed for most compounds with the exception of the pyridazines. The results suggest that compounds containing one or two nitrogen atoms in the ring are suitable standards for correlating various heterocyclic compounds provided the nitrogen atoms are isolated from each other by carbon. Pyridazines do not appear to be evaluated correctly using pyridines and pyrazines as standards.     

Evaluation of kinetic parameters of uranyl acetate complexes in ethanolic solution by cyclic voltammetry

The complexation of uranyl ion with acetate ions was investigated in 20% ethanolic solution by using cyclic voltammetry. The uranium formed 1:1 and 1:2 complexes with acetate ions. The values of log β₁ and log β₂ for uranyl acetate complexes were 2.05 ± 0.08 and 5.25 ± 0.06 respectively. The diffusion coefficient and heterogeneous rate constants for the reduction of uranyl ion at hanging mercury drop electrode in 20% ethanolic solution of acetate ions were 0.43 × 10⁻⁵ cm² s⁻¹ and 2.26 × 10⁻³ cm s⁻¹, respectively. Thermodynamic parameters were also evaluated by finding the effect of temperature on the heterogeneous rate constants. The values of ΔH ^*, ΔS ^* and \Updelta G₂₉₈^* \Updelta G_{298}^{*} were 2.52 kJ mol⁻¹, −43.8 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹ and 15.57 kJ mol⁻¹. The positive values of ΔH ^* and \Updelta G₂₉₈^* \Updelta G_{298}^{*} indicated that electrochemical reduction of uranyl ions in ethanolic solution of acetate ions is an endothermic and non-spontaneous process.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and thermal decomposition kinetics of complex [Nd(BA)<Subscript>3</Subscript>bipy]<Subscript>2</Subscript>

The complex of [Nd(BA)₃bipy]₂ (BA = benzoic acid; bipy = 2,2′-bipyridine) has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, single crystal X-ray diffraction, and TG/DTG techniques. The crystal is monoclinic with space group P2(1)/n. The two–eight coordinated Nd³⁺ ions are linked together by four bridged BA ligands and each Nd³⁺ ion is further bonded to one chelated bidentate BA ligand and one 2,2′-bipyridine molecule. The thermal decomposition process of the title complex was discussed by TG/DTG and IR techniques. The non-isothermal kinetics was investigated by using double equal-double step method. The kinetic equation for the first stage can be expressed as dα/dt = A exp(−E/RT)(1 − α). The thermodynamic parameters (ΔH ^≠, ΔG ^≠, and ΔS ^≠) and kinetic parameters (activation energy E and pre-exponential factor A) were also calculated.