Extraction of beryllium(II) from iodide solutions by tributyl phosphate

The distribution of beryllium between aqueous sulfuric acid/potassium iodide solutions and organic phases of tributyl phosphate is described. The dependence of extraction on the pH of the aqueous phase, metal and extractant concentration, diluent type and organic additive, has been investigated. Extraction mechanism is discussed on the basis of results obtained. A method for the separation and determination of beryllium, in a mixture of beryllium and aluminium (with other contaminants) is outlined.     

Synthesis of Some New Fused/Spiroheterocyclic Compounds Incorporating Quinone Compounds

A series of fused and spiro pyrazolones, isoxazolines, pyrimidines, β‐lactams, and thiazolidinones incorporating 4‐amino‐2‐methyl‐5,10‐dioxo‐1,5,10,11‐tetrahydrobenz[g]quinoline 3‐carbonitrile 1 and 4‐amino‐2‐methyl‐5,6,11‐trioxo‐1,4,4a,5,6,11,12,12a‐octahydro‐1,12‐diazanaphthacene 3‐carbonitrile 2. 7,8a‐c, 15,16a‐c, 19,20a‐d, 21,22a‐d , have been synthesised by cyclocondensation addition reaction and cycloaddition reaction of hydrazines, hydroxylamine, urea, thiourea, monochloroacetyl chloride and mercaptoacetic acid with the synthesised 15,16a‐c and 17,18a‐c .     

Complexes of biologically important ligands. I. Ternary complexes of nickel(II) comprising 1,10-o-phenanthrolineazosulfonamide derivatives and alkyldithiophosphates

5-[p-(R-Sulfonyl)phenylazo]-1,10-o-phenanthroline (L) and its octahedral complexes of the type [Ni(R₂dtp)₂(L)] (where R₂dtp = diethyl-or dipropyldithiophosphate) with the core NiN₂S₄ have been prepared and characterized by spectral, magnetic, and thermogravimetric methods. The thermal decomposition mechanism of the compounds was proposed and the kinetic parameters of decomposition were calculated making use of the Coats—Redfern and Horowitz—Metzger equations.     

Effect of rf plasma nitriding time on electrical and optical properties of ZnO thin films

ZnO thin films were prepared by thermal oxidation of metallic Zn films and nitrided by an inductively coupled rf plasma. The effects of successive plasma processing cyclic times on structural and optical properties as well as electrical resistivity were examined by different characterization techniques. A small amount of nitrogen was detected at the film-substrate interface. The grain size decreased slightly as the treatment time increased. The surface roughness of examined films increased while the thickness decreased with increasing plasma treatment time. The electrical resistivity decreased about four orders of magnitude when the sample nitrided for 15 min. However, the transmittance increased as the plasma treatment time increased. The optical band gap increased from 2.76 to 3.02 eV with increasing plasma treatment time from 0 to 15 min.     

The thermal diffusivity of natural rubber

Measurements of thermal diffusivities of peroxide-cured and sulfur-cured rubbers, over the range 0–100°C and 0–75 phr of carbon, are described. They are based on the asymptotic time dependences of heating and cooling curves, recorded following quenching of the samples into baths at various temperatures. The diffusivities are shown to depend linearly on both temperature and carbon content, to reasonable accuracies over the ranges studied. Some theory bearing on measurement techniques is presented.     

A thermometric study of the dissolution of copper in acid solutions

The dissolution of Cu in solutions of HNO₃ of different concentrations has been studied by the thermometric method. Starting from the initial temperature, T_i, the temperature—time curves exhibit an induction period followed by a rapid rise in temperature to a maximum value, T_m, attained t min after the start of the reaction. T_m increases and t decreases with increase of the acid concentration, M. ΔT (i.e.T_m ? T_i) and the reaction number (R.N. = (T_m ? T_i)/t) vary with M according to: ΔT = k(M ? M₀) and R.N. = A₁Mⁿ, where k, M₀, A₁ and n are constants.The effect of varying concentrations of HCl, H₂SO₄ and H₃PO₄ on the R.N. of Cu in 3.5 M HNO₃ was examined. Small amounts of these acids lower the R.N. (inhibition) due to the displacement of an active species on the surface of the metal by the anion of the acid. Larger additions of the acids accelerate dissolution. The concentration at which the added acid changes from corrosion-inhibitor to accelerator varies as HCl < H₂SO₄ < H₃PO₄. This sequence is considered to parallel the strength of adsorption of the respective anions. The results of experiments with salt additions confirm this view; all salts act only as dissolution-retardants. Calculations pertaining to the effect of the various ions on the R.N. support the conclusion that the dissolution of Cu in HNO₃ is autocatalytic in nature, and depends on the [H⁺]/[NO₃^?] ratio.Cu does not dissolve in air-free, cold HCl. Attack takes place, however, in the presence of KNO₃. Under these conditions attack is of the pitting- rather than the general type. The temperature rises suddenly after an incubation period, which decreases in length with increase of the amount of the added salt.Proof of the involvement of HNO₂ in the autocatalytic cycle of Cu dissolution in HNO₃ is obtained from the results of urea additions to the solution.     

Fast Navy 2 R as a colorimetric reagent for the determination of copper, manganese and zinc

Summary Solochrome Fast Navy 2R has been found to be a suitable colorimetric reagent for the determination of copper, manganese and zinc either in pure solutions or in mixtures. The range of determination varies between 0.5–4 g/25 ml. Study of the effect of time, temperature, p_H on the determination was carried out. The molecular ratio of the dyemetal complex was investigated using the slope ratio method.Tables for the various determination are given and show that the experimental errors are of satisfactory order. Good results were obtained by the use of EDTA, cyanide or thioglycollic acid to mask the various interfering cations.

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Zusammenfassung Solochrome Fast Navy 2R wird zur colorimetrischen Bestimmung von Kupfer, Mangan und Zink in reinen Lösungen oder in Mischungen empfohlen. Die erfaßbaren Mengen liegen im Bereich zwischen 0,5 und 4 g/25 ml. Die Genauigkeit der Ergebnisse ist befriedigend. Der Einfluß der Zeit, der Temperatur und des p_H-Wertes sowie das Molverhältnis im Metall-Farbstoff-Komplex wurden untersucht. Verschiedene störende Kationen konnten erfolgreich mit ÄDTA, Cyanid oder Thioglykolsäure maskiert werden.

     

The use of Omega Chrome Black Blue G in chelatometric titrations

Summary The reactions of Omega Chrome Black Blue G with a large number of cations is studied. This study has shown in many cases high sensitivity limits of detection of metals. It also showed that this dye can be used as an indicator for EDTA titrations of zinc, cadmium, manganese and lead. It is also a suitable indicator for the step wise titration of calcium and magnesium in blood serum and water.     

Energy levels for the Coulomb potential with cut-off

Zusammenfassung Die Absorptionsbanden der Alkalihalogenidkristalle werden auf Elektronen zurückgeführt, die an leeren Gitterstellen eingefangen sind. Als Feld wird ein bei kleinen Distanzen horizontal abgeschnittenes Coulomb-Feld angesetzt. Die Eigenwerte werden im ganzen Energiebereich aus einer genauen Reihenentwicklung der Lösungen der Schrödinger-Gleichung bestimmt.