A non local density functional calculation of the diamagnetic susceptibilities and other electronic properties of noble gases and closed-shell ions

The non local weighted-density approximation (WDA) to the exchange-correlation potentialV _xc (r) is used to compute electron densities, ionization potentials and electron affinities of several atoms and ions. Especial care is taken in calculating and discussing 〈r ²〉 in noble gas atoms. Good results are obtained for all those quantities, but it is critical that the WDA is applied in such a way that it preserves the correct larger behaviour ofV _xc (r). A comparison of the calculated electron density with that of the Hartree-Fock method shows the effects of coulomb correlation. The density rearrangements upon the introduction of correlation agree qualitatively with the results of Configuration-Interaction calculations     

Crystal structure of 1-[N-2-aminoethyl)-aminopropyl]silatrane

The crystal structure of 1-[N-(2-aminoethyl)aminopropyl]silatrane has been determined by x-ray diffraction at room temperature. The Si←N bond distance (2.165(2) Å) is in the range observed for other 1-X-propylsilatranes (X = CN, OH, SH, Cl and SCN). The structure is partially disordered: the silatrane moiety displays a disorder that is typical for silatranes and the aminoethyl group terminating the planar chain linked to silicon is rotationally disordered.     

Thermal properties of tetrahydroperparine derivatives

The thermal behaviour of tetrahydroperparine (THP) and its derivatives with various acids has been investigated. The acid is liberated from the formate derivative basically in two steps, while the other aliphatic acids are released quantitatively before the thermal decomposition of the THP molecule. The thermoanalytical curves, electrical conductivity data measured in the molten phase, and infrared spectra prove that while part of the formic acid is hydrogen-bonded the other part is bound ionically in the molecule. It may be assumed that the marked biological activity of the compound can be explained by this difference in the nature of the bonds.     

Zwei neue pentacyclische dimere des cycloheptatriens

Titanium - catalyzed dimerization of cycloheptatriene affords pentacyclo[7.5.0.0^2,8.0^5,14.0^7,11]tetradeca-3,12-diene, $\text{3}$, and pentacyclo[8.4.0.0^3,7.0^4,14.0^6,11]tetradeca-8,12-diene, $\text{4}$. By heating, $\text{3}$ is converted quantitatively into $\text{4}$.     

Ion-pair extraction of pentacaine from biological materials

Simple and rapid extraction method for quantitative and selective isolation of the new local anesthetic pentacaine from biological materials is proposed. The technique of ion-pair formation was found to be more effective than usual access using the extraction of the nonionized species. The extraction yield of the unchanged molecule³H-pentacaine after double extraction and single scrubbing was found to be more than 90%. The radiochemical purity was over 90%. The method appears suitable for pharmacokinetic studies in the animal body.     

The extraction of HCl by TDPO in benzene

The results of the extraction of HCl by TDPO in benzene and the co-extraction of water are discussed. From the infrared spectra of normal (HCl-H₂O) and deuterated (DCl-D₂O) systems it may be concluded that TDPO·HCl·H₂O is formed in the organic phase on extraction from aqueous solutions with c_HCl≤5M, and TDPO·HCl with c_HCl>5M. Compounds such as TDPO·2HCl are found in the organic phase if there is an excess of HCl in the organic phase. From cryoscopic and viscosity measurements of the organic phase, conclusions can be made about the presence of polymeric compounds in this phase.     

Solubility product relations in the rare earth hydrous hydroxides

The solubility products for some rare earth hydroxides and their temperature dependence have been shown. Greater solubility is shown for larger atomic radii and for lower temperature.     

Electroviscous Effect in Dilute Suspensions of Alumina

A study on the electroviscous effect of alumina suspensions has been made. At the low volume fraction of the particles studied here only a first-order effect was detected. Ubbelohde-type capillary viscometers have been used. A simple method to determine the hydrodynamic constant k(1) has been proposed. The experimental primary electroviscous coefficients corresponding to different electrolyte concentrations have been compared with two different theoretical approachs (I. G. Watterson, and L. R. White, J. Chem. Soc. Faraday Trans. 2 77, 1115 (1981); F. J. Rubio-Hernández, E. Ruiz-Reina, and A. I. Gómez-Merino, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 206, 334 (1998)) and the results suggest that the presence of a dynamic Stern layer plays a certain role in this effect. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.     

Synchronization of signal sampling with liquid pulsation in systems with peristaltic pumps

Method and electronic circuitry are described for synchronization of analytical signal sampling with pulsation of liquid flow in systems with a peristaltic pump. The technique is illustrated for cathodic stripping voltammetry of manganese.     

Discontinuous-flow potentiometric determination of chloride in a large-volume wall-jet cell using an ion-selective electrode based on a silver chloride film chemically deposited on a silver iodide support

A robust and sensitive chloride ion-selective electrode can be prepared by modifying the surface of an iodide-selective electrode using the chemical reaction with mercuric chloride in an oxidizing medium containing excess chloride. A thin film of silver chloride is thus formed ensuring a rapid and reproducible response to chloride. The analytical parameters of this electrode are similar to those of commercial silver chloride ion-selective electrodes, but its electrical impedance and signal noise are substantially lower and the response somewhat faster. Its sensitivity toward surfactants is somewhat suppressed. The electrode was used for discontinuous flow potentiometric (DFP) determinations in a large-volume wall-jet cell in which the electrode surface can be continuously reactivated by a cleaning solution contained in the cell. The method was applied to determination of chloride in ground waters from an industrial waste dumping site. The limit of determination is low 9 mug Cl(-)/l (2.6 x 10(-7)M), the precision good (the relative standard deviation varies from 0.6 to 3.0% for chloride contents from 2.90 to 0.15 mg/l, respectively) and the method correlates satisfactorily with the results of an indirect AAS determination of chloride. The sample throughput is high-90 measurements can be carried out per hour, corresponding to 30-40 determinations per hour.