Active state of molybdenum in molybdenum-alumina catalysts for propylene oxidation

Catalytic properties of molybdenum-alumina catalysts for propylene oxidation are shown to be determined by water-soluble molybdenum compounds, being apparently aluminomolybdenum heteropoly acids bonded to the catalyst surface.

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Heats of adsorption of CO2 and NH3 on natural mordenites

The heats of adsorption of CO₂ and NH₃ were studied for sodium, lithium, calcium and decationized forms of natural mordenites. The exchange of Na⁺ for Ca²⁺ leads to increasing adsorption heats at low coverages. For CO₂ the region of elevated heats corresponds to the formation of Ca²⁺ ... CO₂ adsorption complexes. Two molecules of NH₃ probably interact with each Ca²⁺ ion (or with the Li⁺ ions in Li-mordenite). The heats of adsorption of NH₃ on decationized mordenite are much higher than those on calcium mordenite.

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Zusammenfassung Adsorptionswärmen von CO₂ und NH₃ an der Na-, Li-, Ca- und dekationisierten Form von natürlichem Mordenit wurden bestimmt. Der Austausch von Na⁺ gegen Ca²⁺ führt zu einer Erhöhung der Adsorptionswärmen bei geringen Bedeckungen. Bei CO₂ erfolgt im Bereich hoher Adsorptionswärmen die Bildung des Adsorptionskomplexes Ca²⁺ ...CO₂. Mit jedem Ca²⁺-Ion (bzw. Li⁺-Ion im Li-Mordenit) treten wahrscheinlich zwei NH₃-Moleküle in Wechselwirkung. An dekationisiertem Mordenit sind die Adsorptionswärmen von NH₃ höher als an Ca-Mordenit.

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The authors would like to thank Dr. I. A. Belitsky for supplying the sample of natural mordenite. They also thank Professor S. P. Zhdanov for his interest and encouragement of this work.     

Chlorinated hydrocarbons- (CHC) and PCDD/F-levels in sediments and breams (Abramis brama) from the river Elbe (contribution to the German Environmental Specimen Banking)

Chlorinated hydrocarbons have been determined in sediments and breams (Abramis brama) from different locations along the river Elbe, starting from the border to the Czech Republic down-stream up to Cumlosen (river km 470), near the frontier of the former German Democratic Republic. High levels of hexachlorobenzene (HCB) have been found in sediments. HCB, DDT-metabolites and octachlorostyrene (OCS) have been the most dominant compounds in bream, especially fish from eastern sampling sites have been heavily contaminated. Furthermore, sediments from 1991–1993 have been analysed to determine polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/F). The CHC-burden of the river Elbe declines downstream, whereas the PCDD/F-content increases in that direction.CHC = , , -HCH, HCB, Pentachlorobenzene, Aldrin, Dieldrin, Heptachlor, Heptachlorepoxide, Octachlorostyrene, 4,4-DDE, 4,4-DDD, 4,4-DDT, PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153, PCB 180     

Theoretical study of the formation of adsorbed dicarbonyl species

The formation of mono- and dicarbonyl species during CO adsorption has been theoretically studied in order to obtain a mathematical model of the adsorption isotherms. The dependences proposed describe well the results of other authors and allow better utilization of the experimental data.

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A rapid method for catalyst testing. Zeolite catalysts for methanol conversion to hydrocarbon

A rapid method for testing catalysts is suggested, which permits a 30-fold reduction in the time of their examination. The method is recommended for studying catalytic processes taking place with either evolution or absorption of heat.

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Reactivity of coordinated O2? towards. One-electron oxidants

Ion-radical complexes Ti(IV) (O ₂ ^– ) are unreactive towards most oxidants except Ce(IV) and Cr₂O ₇ ^2– . The one-electron redox potential for the O_{2 coord.}/O _{2 coord.} ^– couple lies between 1 and 1.6 V.

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- O ₂ ^– Ti(IV) , Ce(IV) Cr₂ O ₇ ^2– . - O_{2 .}/O ₂ ^– . 1 1,6 .

     

Effects of radioactivity on surfaces: I. Influence of Cr-51 on the catalytic activity of chromium catalysts

Chromium catalysts were prepared on monolith supports, some of them with radioactive Cr-51 in the surface. The dehydrogenation-hydrogenation reaction of cyclohexene was used to compare the catalytic activities of the radioactive and inactive catalysts. Differences were observed in the distribution of the main products at low temperatures and of the byproducts also at high temperatures.

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Reduction by hydrogen transfer processes, II. Reduction of substituted derivatives of benzaldehyde

In the present paper, date are reported on transfer hydrogenation of aromatic aldehydes with commercial and synthetic Pd catalysts, based on SiO₂–AlPO₄ (2080 mass). Cyclohexenes and ,-unsaturated alcohols have been tested as hydrogen donors. The reaction products obtained upon reduction of benzaldehyde were benzyl alcohol and toluene (hydrogenation) and benzene and formaldehyde (hydrogenolysis), while methyl, ethoxycarbonyl and hydroxyl groups also present are not affected by the reaction. The selectivity towards each product depends on both the hydrogen donor and the catalyst used. When electron-donor substituents exist on the substrate, a decrease of the reaction rate towards the hydrogenolysis products is observed.

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IR spectra of methane adsorbed on MgO

Methane adsorbed on MgO is activated to form CH₃ fragments stabilized on cations and OH groups.

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Quantum-chemical study of the optical properties of MgO surface hydroxy groups

Cluster models of MgO surface OH groups have been studied by the semi-empirical CNDO method. The calculated stretching vibration frequencies of OH bonds and localized electron excitation energies on the OH-groups are shown to depend on the oxygen atom coordination.

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OH- MgO. , OH- , OH-, .

     

Effect of reduction temperature on the dehydrocyclizing activity of pure chromia and chromia containing K2O and CaO

The dehydrocyclization of n-heptane at 520–550°C over pure chromia and chromia with added CaO and K₂O (5 wt.% each) has been investigated. Introduction of an alkaline additive into Cr₂O₃ decreases markedly the yield of toluene. Raising of the reduction temperature of alkali-containing samples from 550 to 700°C results, in contrast to pure Cr₂O₃ and chromia-alumina systems, not in diminished, but in increased yields of toluene, the activity enhancement being particularly pronounced for the CaO-containing catalyst. These increased activities cannot be correlated either with variations in specific surface area or changes in the content of Cr⁶⁺ during subsequent oxidation, and presumably should be ascribed to more extensive catalyst reduction at higher temperatures.

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- 520–550° CaO K₂O ( 5% .). Cr₂O₃ . 550° 700° , Cr₂O₃ , , , CaO. , , .

     

Dehydroxylation and catalytic activity of dealuminated Y zeolites

Dehydroxylation and catalytic conversion of m-xylene over dealuminated zeolites were studied.

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Thermal decomposition of 5-Nitro-2-Furaldehyde Semicarbazone

Nitrofurazone, 5-nitro-2-furaldehydesemicarbazone, pharmaceutical compound, has been synthesized and its thermal behaviour studied by DTA, DSC and TG. The resulting thermoanalytical curves, showing that the maximum change in mass occurred at 516.5 K, with a 67% weight loss, are in good correlation with the enthalpy of the decomposition reaction, 326.93 kJ mol^–1. On the basis of the results, it is possible to establish the mechanism of the thermal decomposition and to acquire information on the stability of the analyzed organic compound, 5-nitro-2-furaldehydesemicarbazone.

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Zusammenfassung Das Arzneimittel Nitrofurazon (5-Nitro-2-furaldehyd-Semicarbazon) wurde synthetisiert und dessen thermisches Verhalten mittels DTA, DSC und TG untersucht. Die erhaltenen thermoanalytischen Kurven, die einen Gewichtsverlust von 67 Gew.-% mit maximaler Geschwindigkeit der Gewichtsabnahme bei 516,5 K zeigen, sind in guter Übereinstimmung mit der Enthalpie der Zersetzungsreaktion von 326,93 kJ·mol^–1. Aus den Versuchsergebnissen können der Mechanismus der thermischen Zersetzung abgeleitet und Informationen über die Stabilität von 5-Nitro-2-furaldehyd-Semicarbazon erhalten werden.

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, — 5-. , (67%) 516,5 , , 326,93 ·^–1. .

     

The thermal properties of polysiloxanes poly(dimethyl siloxane) and poly(diethyl siloxane)

New measurements and literature data on polysiloxanes covering heat capacities, transition parameters, enthalpies, entropies and Gibbs energies are presented and critically reviewed. TheATHAS computation method is used to bring heat capacities into agreement with an approximate frequency spectrum. The various crystal and mesophases are discussed. TheATHAS (1990) recommended data are as follows: For poly(dimethyl siloxane) the glass transition is at 146 K with an increase in heat capacity of 29.24 J/(K mol). The completely crystalline sample melts at about 219 K with a heat of fusion of 2.75 kJ/mol. For poly(diethyl siloxane) the glass transition is at 135 K with an increase in heat capacity of 34.48 J/(K mol). The completely crystalline sample changes to a condis crystal at 206.7 K with a heat of disordering of 2.72 kJ/mol. The transition to a poorly characterized viscous crystal with thermodynamic properties close to the melt occurs at 282.7 K with an enthalpy of transition of 1.84 kJ/mol. Final fusion occurs at 308.5 K and a small endotherm of about 231 J/mol. Tables of heat capacities, enthalpies, entropies and Gibbs energies are given from 0 K to 550 K.

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Zusammenfassung Neue Messungen und Literaturangaben von Polysiloxanen über Wärmekapazität, Umwandlungsparameter, Enthalpien, Entropien und Gibbssche Energien werden vorgestellt und kritisch betrachtet. Das Rechenverfahren ATHAS wurde benutzt, um die Wärmekapazitäten mit einem annähernden Frequenzspektrum in Einklang zu bringen. Es wurden die verschiedenen Kristall- und Mesophasen diskutiert. Die von ATHAS (1990) empfohlenen Werte sind wie folgt: Für Poly(dimethylsiloxan) beträgt der Glasumwandlungspunkt 146 K bei Zunahme der Wärmekapazität um 29.24 J/(K.mol). Die vollständing kristalline Probe schmilzt bei etwa 219 K mit einer Schmelzwärme von 2.75 kJ/mol. Für Poly(diethylsiloxan) beträgt der Glasumwandlungspunkt 135 K bei Zunahme der Wärmekapazität um 34.48 J/(K.mol). Die vollständig kristalline Probe wandelt sich bei 206.7 K um, die Fehlordnungswärme beträgt 2.72 kJ/mol. Die Umwandlung in einen wenig verstandenen viskosen Kristall, dessen thermodynamische Eigenschaften denen der Schmelze gleichen, erfolgt bei 282.7 K mit einer Umwandlungsenthalpie von 1.84 kJ/mol. Letztendlich verläuft das Schmelzen bei 308.5 K mit einem kleinen endothermen Effekt von etwa 231 J/mol. Wärmekapazitäten, Enthalpien, Entropien und Gibbssche Energien sind für den Bereich 0 K–550 K tabellarisch angegeben.

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This work was supported by the National Science Foundation, Polymers Program, Grant #DMR 83-17097 and early work of J.P.W. was supported by the Am. Chem. Soc. Petroleum Research Found, Grant 12431-AC7. In addition at Oak Ridge National Laboratory the work was sponsored by the Division of Materials Sciences, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy under contract DE-AC05-84OR21400 with Martin Marietta Energy Systems Inc.     

Kinetics of reaction between 1,3-butadiene and p-benzoquinone

Kinetics of Diels-Alder reaction between 1,3-butadiene and p-benzoquinone in benzene and glacial acetic acid as a catalyst has been studied. Influence of reactant and catalyst concentrations on the rate has been established. Kinetic equation has been derived to describe experimental data.

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Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of D-altrose by aqua-cerium(IV) in perchloric acid medium

Kinetics of the oxidation of D-altrose by Ce(IV) perchlorate has been studied in perchloric acid medium. At equivalent concentrations the overall order of the reaction is two, being unity in each reactant. The reaction is characterized by a primary positive kinetic salt effect. Perchloric acid has been found to enhance the rate, while the addition of the reaction products retards the rate. No evidence for initial complexation has been obtained. Thermodynamic parameters have been determined and a mechanism consistent with the observed results is proposed.

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Measurement of the specific heat and heat of decomposition of a polymer composite to high temperatures

The specific heat and heat of decomposition of a glass-filled phenolformaldehyde (phenolic) resin have been determined from experimental data obtained using a simultaneous thermal analyzer capable of operation to 1500 C. The measurements were conducted on powdered samples of the polymer to temperatures of approximately 1050 C at a rate of 20 deg min^–1 in an argon atmosphere. Both the mass loss and energetics were measured for the virgin component of the material, while only the energetics were measured for the char component. The combination of these data was used to calculate the specific heat of the virgin, char, and decomposing material, as well as the heat of decomposition. Also, in order to establish the accuracy of the instrument, the specific heat of pyroceram 9606 was measured and compared to previously published values.

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Zusammenfassung Die spezifische Wärme und die Zersetzungswärme eines glasgefüllten Phenol-Formaldehyd-Harzes wurden aus experimentellen Daten bestimmt, die mittels eines simultanen ThermoanalyseGerätes für Arbeiten bis 1500 C gewonnen wurden. Die Messungen wurden an gepulverten Polymerproben bis zu Temperaturen von 1050 C mit einer Aufheizgeschwindigkeit von 20 K min^–1 in Argonatmosphäre durchgeführt. Massenverlust und Energieänderungen wurden für das jungfräuliche Material gemessen, die Energieänderung auch für das verkohlte Material. Zur Prüfung der Messgenauigkeit des Geräts wurde die spezifische Wärmekapazität von Pyroceram 9606 gemessen und mit früher publizierten Daten verglichen.

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On sabbatical leave from the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881 U.S.A.     

A desk computer program for the calculation of rate constants

A desk computer program has been written in BASIC programming language to optimize the values of rate constants determined from kinetic measurements of time and concentration data. The program is capable of the simultaneous refinement of a maximum of 5 rate constants. A FORTRAN version using the Gear method is also available.

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Ligand exchange between bis-acetylacetonato cobalt(II) and organotin compounds SnR2Cl2 (R=Ph, Et), II. Mechanism of ligand exchange between acetylacetonate complexes of Co(II)

Ligand exchange between the compounds Co(AA)₂Py₂ and Co(AA)Clpy_x (x=1 or 3) formed in the, system, CO(AA)₂–SnR₂Cl₂(R=Ph, Et) in chloroform with pyridine has been established to be catalyzed by SnR₂Cl₂. An interpretation of the catalytic action of SnR₂Cl₂ is suggested.

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, Co(AA₂py₂ Co(AA)Clpy_x (x=1 3) (Co(AA)₂–SnR₂Cl₂ (R=Ph, Et) , SnR₂Cl₂. SnR₂Cl₂.

     

Thermal ignition studies on metallized fuel-oxidizer systems

The thermal ignition behaviour of various mixtures of organic fuels, magnesium and ammonium nitrate (AN) has been examined by differential thermal analysis technique. It has been observed that the thermal decomposition/ignition of organic fuel-AN mixtures is modified significantly in the presence of magnesium metal. The decomposition characteristics of the binary mixtures of AN with various metals indicate the specific action of magnesium and zinc in lowering the decomposition temperature. A possible explanation for the low temperature decomposition is given in terms of the solid state reaction causing the fusion of AN which further reacts with the metal resulting in a highly exothermic reaction.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels DTA wurde das thermische Initiierungsverhalten verschiedener Gemische aus organischen Brennstoffen, Magnesium und Ammoniumnitrat (AN) untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß die thermische Zersetzung/Initiierung von Gemischen aus organischen Brennstoffen und AN durch die Gegenwart von metallischem Magnesium bedeutsam beeinflußt wird. Die Zersetzungscharakteristiken binären Gemische aus AN und verschiedener Metalle zeigen eine spezielle Wirkung von Magnesium und Zink bei der Herabsetzung der Zersetzungstemperatur. Eine mögliche Erklärung für die Zersetzung bei niedrigerer Temperatur kann in Bezug auf die Festkörperreaktion gesehen werden, die das Schmelzen von AN verursacht, welches dann mit dem Metall stark exotherm reagiert.

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