Effect of electrode membrane surface ratio and thickness on lead electrode potential

Summary The lead ion selective electrode (ISE) consisting of PbS-Ag₂S is normally used with a membrane surface of outer layer areaA _o) and inner layer area (A _i) at unity (A _o=A _i). Partial covering of one surface area with an insulating material and keeping the other surface layer intact resulted in different ratios of membrane surface areas exposed to lead solutions. The potential linearly increased with increasing theA _o/A _i ratio and decreased with decreasing theA _o/A _i ratio. The lead ISE potential increased linearly with increasing the membrane thickness, but which required much longer time for a stable potential.

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Wirkung von Oberflächenverhältnis und Dicke der Elektrodenmembran auf das Potential einer Bleielektrode

Zusammenfassung Die aus PbS-Ag₂S bestehende spezifische Bleiionen-Elektrode wird üblicherweise mit einem Oberflächenverhältnis der Außenfläche (A _o) und der Innenfläche (A _i) mitA _o=A _i verwendet. Durch teilweise Abdeckung einer Oberfläche mit isolierendem Material, ohne daß die andere Oberfläche verändert wird, ergaben sich verschiedene Verhältnisse der mit der Bleilösung in Berührung stehenden Oberflächen. Mit dem VerhältnisA _o/A _i stieg das Potential linear an bzw. es fiel mit diesem Verhältnis ab. Das Potential der spezifischen Bleielektrode stieg mit der Dicke der Membran, stabilisierte sich aber wesentlich langsamer.

     

Reaction kinetics of the selective liquid phase hydrogenation of styrene oxide to β-phenethyl alcohol

Liquid phase hydrogenation of styrene oxide using 1% Pd/C and NaOH as a promoter was found to give selectively β-phenethyl alcohol (PEA) under very mild conditions (313–333 K; 0.68–5.5 MPa). The kinetics of this system was investigated by collecting initial rate data in a batch slurry reactor. Rate of hydrogenation was found to decrease beyond a certain concentration of both hydrogen (>3 MPa) and styrene oxide (>0.5 kmol/m³). A Langmuir–Hinshelwood type rate equation has been proposed based on the initial rate data in the kinetic regime. The model predictions agree very well with the experimentally observed concentration–time data indicating the applicability of the proposed rate model.     

A representation theorem for weak automorphisms of a universal algebra

Given a group G and a descending chainG ₀,G ₁,...,G _n, of normal subgroups ofG, we prove that there exists a universal algebra , such that the chain ...W_n( )...W₁( }) W₀( )W( ) is isomorphic to the chain ...G _n ...G ₁G ₀G, where W( ) is the group of weak automorphisms of , and W_n( ) is the group of weak automorphisms of that leaves alln-ary operations fixed.We also prove that there are an infinite number of non-isomorphic algebras that satisfy the above.These results are a generalization of those proved by J. Sichler, in the special case when G=G₀, and G₁=G₂=...=G_n=....Presented by J. Mycielski.This paper comprises part of the author's doctoral dissertation at the University of Notre Dame in 1983. The author wishes to express her deep gratitude to Professor Abraham Goetz for suggesting this problem, for being extremely generous with his time and experience, and for giving her his constant encouragement. The author also thanks the reviewer for his helpful comments.     

Dielectric Studies of Glycine–Ethylene Glycol–Water Solutions Using Time Domain Reflectometry

Time domain reflectometry (TDR) has been used for dielectric relaxation measurements on the glycine–ethylene glycol–water ternary system (TDR) at 25, 30, 35, and 40°C in the frequency range from 10 MHz to 10 GHz. Glycine–ethylene glycol–water solutions are prepared with different concentrations of ethylene glycol (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30%) and also for different glycine molar concentrations (0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1 M). The dielectric relaxation parameters are measured for aqueous glycine solutions also to compare the results with those for the glycine–ethylene glycol–water ternary system. For all the solutions considered, only one relaxation peak was observed in this frequency range. The complex permittivity spectra for the aqueous glycine solutions can be well described by the Cole–Davidson expression, whereas that for the ternary system can be well described by the Havriliak–Negami expression. The logarithm of the relaxation time log() shows a nonlinear relation with the glycine molar concentration that implies a change in the relaxation mechanism with glycine concentration. The dielectric strength increases with an increase in glycine molar concentration, whereas it decreases with an increase in ethylene glycol concentration.     

Radioactive tracer study of adsorption and exchange reaction of lead ion selective electrode membrane

Summary The amount of adsorption and exchange of lead on the electrode membrane as a function of time was correlated to the potential measurement stability. The adsorption and exchange of lead in various organic solvents tend to be increased relating to the increase in the dielectric constant of solvents. Removal of O₂ and CO₂ and addition of methanol and formaldehyde are very effective means to improve the potential stability. The behavior of lead ISE exposed to solutions containing lead and other interfering ions was also studied.

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Radiochemische Untersuchung der Adsorptions- und Austauschreaktionen bleiionenspezifischer Elektroden

Zusammenfassung Adsorption und Austausch von Blei an der Elektrodenmembran als Funktion der Zeit wurden zur Stabilität der Potentialmessung in Beziehung gesetzt. In verschiedenen organischen Lösungsmitteln steigen Adsorption und Austausch mit der Dielektrizitätskonstante an. Die Entfernung von O₂ und CO₂ sowie der Zusatz von Methanol und Formaldehyd verbessern die Stabilität des Potentials. Das Verhalten von bleiionenspezifischen Elektroden gegenüber Lösungen, die Blei und andere störende Ionen enthalten, wurde untersucht.

     

Siderophore production by a marine Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its antagonistic action against phytopathogenic fungi

A marine isolate of fluorescent Pseudomonas sp. having the ability to produce the pyoverdine type of siderophores under low iron stress (up to 10 μM iron in the succinate medium) was identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa by using BIOLOG Breathprint and siderotyping. Pyoverdine production was optimum at 0.2% (w/v) succinate, pH 6.0, in an iron-deficient medium. Studies carried out in vitro revealed that purified siderophores and Pseudomonas culture have good antifungal activity against the plant deleterious fungi, namely, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus oryzae, Fusarium oxysporum, and Sclerotium rolfsii. Siderophore-based maximum inhibition was observed against A. niger. These in vitro antagonistic actions of marine Pseudomonas against phytopathogens suggest the potential of the organism to serve as a biocontrol agent.     

Theoretical study of 3d‐metal mononitrides using DFT method

3d‐Metal mononitrides are studied using the density functional theory method. The lowest spin state for these dimers is obtained using the B3LYP hybrid functional with the 6‐311+G* basis set. The equilibrium geometries, vibrational frequencies, binding energies, Mulliken, and natural orbital population analysis charges, natural orbital electronic configuration, electron affinity, and ionization potential are obtained. Mulliken as well as natural orbital population analysis charges indicate that for all dimers, in cations most of the positive charge localized on the transition metal atom where in anions most of the negative charge localized on nitrogen atom. The binding energies for 3d‐metal mononitrides are higher than those for monocarbides and monoxides. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Quantum Chem, 2007     

Temperature Dependent Dielectric Relaxation in Solvent Mixtures at Microwave Frequencies

By the use of time domain reflectometry method, dielectric measurements were carried out on dimethylformamide‐2‐nitrotoluene solvent mixtures in the frequency range 10 MHz‐20 GHz, at various temperatures from 15 °C to 45 °C. These solvent mixtures as well as pure solvents display a Debye type dispersion. Their frequency dependent dielectric properties can be summarized by the three parameters in the Debye equation: a static permittivity, permittivity at high frequency and a dielectric relaxation time constant. The free energy of activation for dipolar relaxation process and the Kirkwood correlation factor were determined using these fitting parameters for these solvent mixtures at various concentrations and temperatures. By using these dielectric parameters, the excess permittivity and excess inverse relaxation time is obtained. The excess permittivity is found to be positive for all concentrations and temperatures whereas the excess inverse relaxation time is negative.