Kinetics and mechanism of isothermal dehydration of LiKC4H4O6 · H2O single-crystals

The kinetics of isothermal dehydration of LiKC₄H₄O₆.H₂O single-crystals was investigated in the [001] crystallographic direction under a dynamic vacuum of 6.7×10^–5 Pa with a quartz crystal microbalance. The removal of H₂O molecules may be described by a diffusion equation for a semi-infinite medium. The diffusion coefficients vary from 2.13×10^–11 cm² s^–1 at 391.7 K to 9.9×10^–9 cm² s^–1 at 453.2 K. The scanning electron microscope data provide some evidence that the dehydration is not a topochemical reaction. From the experimental data it is concluded that the anhydrous product is in the state of premelting. This explains the anomalous diffusion energyE _D=37±1 kcal mol^–1 and preexponential factorD ₀=5×10⁹ cm² s^–1.

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Zusammenfassung Die Kinetik der Entwässerung von LiKC₄H₄O₆.H₂O in [001] — Richtung unter dynamischem Vakuum wurde mit einer Quarzkristall-Mikrowaage verfolgt. Die Abgabe von Wasser kann mit einer Diffusionsgleichung für ein halb-unendliches Medium beschrieben werden, die Diffusionskoeffizienten variieren von 2, 13 · 10^–11 cm²s^–1 bei 391,7 K bis 9,9 · 10^–9 cm² s^–1 bei 453,2 K. Rasterelektronenmikroskopische Aufnahmen zeigen, daß die Entwässerung nicht topochemisch abläuft. Nach dem experimentellen Ergebnis befindet sich das entwässerte Produkt in einem Vorschmelz-Stadium. Daraus erklären sich die anomalen Werte für die DiffusionsenergieE _D=(37±1) kcal mol–1 und den präexponentiellen FaktorD ₀=5 · 10⁹ cm² s^–1.

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6,7 · 10. LiKC₄H₄O₆.H₂O [001]. . 2,13·10^{–11 2 –1} 391,7 9,9·10^{–9 2 –1} 453,2 . , . , «», E =37±1 ·^{– 1} ₀=5·10⁹²·^–1.

     

Synthesis of γ-Fe2O3 by thermal decomposition of FeC4H4O6·2.5H2O

Iron(II) tartrate two and a half hydrate (FeC₄H₄O₆·2.5H₂O) was prepared and its thermal dehydration and decomposition were studied with a simultaneous thermal analyser (TG/DTA/DTG) under atmospheres of static air, dynamic dry nitrogen and dynamic air. This study was supplemented with the two-probe d.c. electrical conductivity technique under the same atmospheres. Under all the above atmospheres, the thermal dehydration was found to be a two-step process. However, the thermal decomposition process was quite complicated, involving the formation of various metastable intermediates, including-Fe₂O₃. The final product of decomposition under all atmosphere was-Fe₂O₃.Studies on the physical properties of-Fe₂O₃ were also undertaken.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde Eisen(II)-tartrathydrat (FeC₄H₄O₆ · 2,5H₂O) hergestellt und seine thermische Dehydratation bzw. Zersetzung in statischer Luftatmosphäre bzw. im Stickstoff- und Luftstrom mittels eines Simultanthermoanalysators (TG/DTA/DTG) untersucht, ergänzt durch Untersuchungen nach dem Gleichstromleitfähigkeitsverfahren in den gleichen Atmosphären. Die thermische Dehydratation wurde in jedem Falle als zweistufig befunden. Der thermische Zersetzungsprozeß ist jedoch wegen der Bildung verschiedener metastabiler Zwischenprodukte, z. B.-Fe₂O₃, recht kompliziert. Das Endprodukt der Zersetzung war in allen Fällen-Fe₂O₃. Weiterhin wurden die physikalischen Eigenschaften von-Fe₂O₃ untersucht.

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, FeC₄H₄O₆ · 2,5₂. . , . , y-Fe₂O₃. -Fe₂O₃. -Fe₂O₃.

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Now deceased.

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Financial assistance for this work was given by Grants-in-aid (Defence Ministry), Govt. of India. One of the authors (A.V.R.) is grateful to the Head, Dept. of Chemistry, Sardar Patel University, for his interest and encouragement.     

Infrared spectra of Li2SeO4.H2O,Li2SO4.H2O and Li2(S,Se)O4.H2O

On of the hydrogen bonds formed by water molecules in lithium selenate monohydrate is evidently stronger than in the corresponding sulfate, whereas the other one is weaker. The temperature dependence of the stretching and bending modes of water is similar in both compounds, their frequencies decreasing on lowering the temperature. The study of mixed sulfate—selenate compounds made it possible to clearly show that the effective symmetry of the tetrahedral ions is higher than their local crystallographic one.     

Na2Co(H2PO4)4·4H2O

In the title compound, disodium cobalt tetrakis­(dihydrogen­phosphate) tetrahydrate, the Co^II ion lies on an inversion centre and is octahedrally surrounded by two water molecules and four H₂PO₄ groups to give a cobalt complex anion of the form [Co(H₂PO₄)₄(OH₂)]^2?. The three‐dimensional framework results from hydrogen bonding between the anions. The relationship with the structures of Co(H₂PO₄)₂·2H₂O and K₂CoP₄O₁₂·5H₂O is discussed.     

Die IR-Spektren von NH4UO2AsO4·3H2O und NH4UO2PO4·3H2O

The infrared spectra of the title compounds, as well as that of the structurally related mineral meta-autunite, [Ca(UO₂)₂(PO₄)₂·n H₂O], are reported and discussed using the available crystallographic data. The results can be considered as representative for the full group of the so-called torbernite-minerals.     

Dicarboxylatgruppen als Liganden und Anionen in Aquamagnesiumkomplexen: Kristallstrukturen von [Mg (C4H2O4)(H2O)4] · H2O und [Mg(H2O)6](C4HO4)2 · 2H2O ((C4H2O4)2— = Fumarat; (C4HO4)— = Hydrogenacetylendicarboxylat)

Dicarboxylate Groups as Ligands and Anions in Aquamagnesium Complexes: Crystal Structures of [Mg (C₄H₂O₄)(H₂O)₄] · H₂O and [Mg(H₂O)₆](C₄HO₄)₂ · 2H₂O ((C₄H₂O₄)^2— = Fumarate; (C₄HO₄)^— = Hydrogenacetylenedicarboxylate) Crystals of tetraaqua(fumarato)magnesium‐hydrate ( 1 ) and hexaaquamagnesium‐bis(hydrogenacetylenedicarboxylate)‐dihydrate ( 2 ) were prepared by reacting MgCl₂ with sodium fumarate and acetylenedicarboxylic acid, respectively. In 1 cis‐Mg(H₂O)₄ units are bridged by α, Ö‐bonded fumarate groups. The resulting zig zag chains exhibit the maximum symmetry compatible with space group symmetry C2/c. 2 consists of layers of voluminous [Mg(H₂O)₆]²⁺ cations alternating with layers of C₄HO₄^— anions. The nearly planar anions are held together by parallel stacking and by short hydrogen bonds. Both structures contain efficient H bridging systems. 1 : Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice constants at 20 °C: a = 5.298(1), b = 13.178(2), c = 13.374(2)Å; ß = 94.79(2)°, R₁ = 0.024. 2 : Space group P1, Z = 1, lattice constants at 20 °C: a = 5.985(1), b = 6.515(1), c = 11.129(1)Å; α = 105.24(2), ß = 91.87(3), γ = 90.92(1)°, R₁ = 0.034.     

K2[Mo2O4(C2O4)2(H2O)2]·3H2O

The crystal and molecular structure of dipotassium di‐μ‐oxo‐bis[aqua(oxalato‐O¹,O²)oxomolybdenum(III)] trihydrate, K₂­[Mo₂O₄(C₂O₄)₂(H₂O)₂]·3H₂O, has been determined from X‐ray diffraction data. In the dimeric anion, which has approximate twofold symmetry, each Mo atom is in a distorted octahedral coordination, being bonded to one terminal oxo‐O atom, two bridging O atoms, two O atoms from the oxalato ligand and one from the water mol­ecule. Bond lengths trans to the multiple‐bonded terminal oxo ligand are larger than those in the cis position, confirming the trans influence as a generally valid rule.     

Kristallstrukturbestimmung von NaHC2O4 · H2O

NaHC₂O₄ · H₂O crystallizes in space group P 1 with a₀ = 6,51, b₀ = 6,66, c₀ = 5,70 Å, α₀ = 95,0°, β₀ = 109,8°, γ₀ = 74,9° and Z = 2. The structure was solved by direct methods. The refinement was carried out with 679 reflections to R₁ = 7,7%. The angle between the O? C? O planes is 12,6°.