Criteria for local equilibrium in a system with transport of heat and mass

Nonequilibrium molecular dynamics is used to compute the coupled heat and mass transport in a binary isotope mixture of particles interacting with a Lennard-Jones/spline potential. Two different stationary states are studied, one with a fixed internal energy flux and zero mass flux, and the other with a fixed diffusive mass flux and zero temperature gradient. Computations are made for one overall temperature,T=2, and three overall number densities,n=0.1, 0.2, and 0.4. (All numerical values are given in reduced, Lennard-Jones units unless otherwise stated.) Temperature gradients are up to T=0.09 and weight-fraction gradients up to w ₁=0.007. The flux-force relationships are found to be linear over the entire range. All four transport coefficients (theL-matrix) are determined and the Onsager reciprocal relationship for the off-diagonal coefficients is verified. Four different criteria are used to analyze the concept of local equilibrium in the nonequilibrium system. The local temperature fluctuation is found to be T0.03T and of the same order as the maximum temperature difference across the control volume, except near the cold boundary. A comparison of the local potential energy, enthalpy, and pressure with the corresponding equilibrium values at the same temperature, density, and composition also verifies that local equilibrium is established, except near the boundaries of the system. The velocity contribution to the BoltzmannH-function agrees with its Maxwellian (equilibrium) value within 1%, except near the boundaries, where the deviation is up to 4%. Our results do not support the Eyring-type transport theory involving jumps across energy barriers; we find that its estimates for the heat and mass fluxes are wrong by at least one order of magnitude.     

The ETACS European project for testing the comparability of sensors and analysers

ETACS is the official acronym for the European project "European Testing and Assessment of Comparability of On-line Sensors/Analysers". This project has three main objectives to achieve the comparability of performance data for sensors and analysers in the environmental field. First, to develop a test protocol for validation and comparison of the performance of on-line sensors/analysers. The test protocol is intended to be generic, that is independent of the specific sensors/analysers and the specific parameters to be monitored. Second, the practical testing of this test protocol to assess its applicability and to develop the techniques used. Finally, to achieve widespread acceptance of the test protocol by producer/suppliers, users and relevant authorities to assist its early adoption as an agreed European standard. Laboratory tests for producing the test protocol have been carried out and completed to check the applicability of such a protocol.     

Can the highest occupied molecular orbital of the uranyl ion be essentially 5f?

Recent relativistic calculations on the uranyl ion suggest that the low wave numbers of the first electron transfer bands are due to a bonding 5f-like orbital containing the two loosest bound electrons. Comparison with UF₆ makes it more likely that if indeed σ_u (and not π_u) is the highest occupied MO, it is rather due to “pushing from below” by U 6p (like N 2s in N₂).     

Theoretical analysis of the electronic structure and molecular properties of thioborine,HSB and comparison with related compounds. An ab initio mo-cal

Ab initio calculations on the thioborine molecule have been performed. Ionization potentials, force constants and geometry parameters are calculated in fair agreement with experimental values. A preliminary investigation of the sensitivity by nucleophilic attack has also been performed, indicating a rather strong tendency to undergo that type of reaction.     

Magnetic field dependence of the spin—spin relaxation time of ferric ions in Fe(NO3)3·9H2O and in frozen aqueous solutions

The electronic relaxation of ferric ions in Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O and in frozen aqueous solutions has been investigated by use of Mössbauer spectroscopy. The application of an external magnetic field causes a pronounced increase of the spin—spin relaxation time, an effect which is contrary to that normally found in ferric compounds. An explanation is given based on a difference in the ionic state energies of the neighbouring ions induced by the applied magnetic field.     

Variations in trace element concentrations in human blood serum in the normal state investigated by instrumental neutron activation analysis

Using instrumental neutron activation analysis, the variations in the serum levels of Br, Cs, Na, Rb, Se, and Zn were investigated in 18 persons in the normal state. By determining the element levels in relation to changes is the serum water content, information about the binding to the serum protein was obtained. The influence of physiological factors on the serum element levels was investigated. Changes in the concentrations due to variations in the protein/water ratio and in the zinc level as a result of different posture were observed. When standardized sampling procedures were used, the variations in the serum element concentrations during one hour and from day were found to be less than 10%.     

Photoelectron spectra of uranium(V) in mixed oxides showing characteristic satellite signals

Whereas uranyl compounds at most show electron transfer satellites at 3 eV higher I in the U4f region, mixed oxides containing uranium(V) show a characteristic satellite at 7.9 eV higher I. Uranium-cerium blue and certain U(IV) compounds are also discussed.     

Photoelectron and Auger spectra of xenon (VIII) in solid perxenates

The chemical shift of core shell ionization energies in various perxenates relative to gaseous xenon is strongly compensated by interatomic relaxation. This effect is even more clear-cut on the Auger signals moving in the opposite direction of a (Hartree + Madelung) potential model.     

Selective Halogen-Lithium Exchange Reaction of Bromine-Substituted 25,26,27,28-Tetrapropoxycalix[4]arene

Methods are described for the selective bromine-lithium exchange reaction of bromine-substituted calix[4]arenes with either n-BuLi or t-BuLi in THF. Quenching of the lithiated calix[4]arenes with MeOH, D(2)O, CH(3)SSCH(3), B(OCH(3))(3), DMF, or CO(2) as electrophiles resulted in 5-monosubstituted, 5,17-disubstituted, or 5,11,17,23-tetrasubstituted calix[4]arenes with H, D, SCH(3), B(OH)(2), CHO, or COOH functionalities.