Pressure dependence of the compressibility of alkali halides

The parameterC ₁=[(1/K _T )/P] _T , which describes the pressure variation of the compressibility, has been examined correlating the thermodynamical and interatomic potential approaches employing fewer approximations than has been usual heretofore. General expressions have been derived forC ₁ by including the thermal correction terms, which have generally been ignored in previous studies concerning thermal properties of ionic crystals. The parameterC ₁ has also been related to the Grüneisen parameter, , using a relation given earlier. The applicability of the derived equations is investigated and discussed for alkali halides employing few realistic potential forms. A good general accord is found with the available experimental data, which exhibits an essential improvement over other theoretical determinations.     

Tandem mass spectrometric study of 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene molecular ion: an unusual ortho effect involving a hydrogen atom from the aromatic ring

Unimolecular (metastable) and collision-induced dissociation of 1,3, 5-trinitrobenzene molecular ion was studied using linked scans and mass-analyzed ion kinetic energy spectrometry on a hybrid instrument of EBEqQ geometry. An unusual ortho effect leading to the loss of OH radical from the parent molecular ion is observed as a unimolecular dissociation process only in the first-field free region between the ion source and the electric sector, although corresponding dissociation in the ion source is of negligible abundance (<0.1%). This unimolecular process is taken over by other dissociation pathways when the parent ion is collisionally activated, suggesting that this dissociation process occurs only in a very narrow energy window with a rate constant of the order of 2 x 10(5) s(-1). Copyright 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A low-cost lead-acid battery with high specific-energy

Lightweight grids for lead-acid battery grids have been prepared from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) copolymer followed by coating with lead. Subsequently, the grids have been electrochemically coated with a conductive and corrosion-resistant layer of polyaniline. These grids are about 75% lighter than those employed in conventional lead-acid batteries. Commercial-grade 6V/3.5Ah (C₂₀-rate) lead-acid batteries have been assembled and characterized employing positive and negative plates constituting these grids. The specific energy of such a lead-acid battery is about 50 Wh/kg. The batteries can withstand fast charge-discharge duty cycles. Dedicated to Prof J Gopalakrishnan on his 62nd birthday.     

Investigation of the complex formation of plutonium(VI) with 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone by solvent extraction

The co-ordination of plutonyl ions with 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone (HTTA) has been investigated by distribution studies of²³⁹Pu between benzene and aqueous perchlorate medium at 25°C in order to understand the nature of the extracted species and their stability. The formation constants of the first and second complexes have been evaluated by Rydberg's graphical method as well as by least squares analysis of the distribution data using a computer programme. The overall formation constant (β₂) for Pu(VI)-HTTA system has been found to be of the order of 10¹².     

Inorganic complexes in volumetric analysis. Part III. Use of ferric fluoride complex in the estimation of iodide

Summary The method for estimation of iodide formulated in the earlier publications of the series bas been modified by the use of sodium fluoride as the complexing agent in the place of oxalate or phosphoric acid. The results obtained are in excellent agreement with the calculated ones and the method has been successfully applied for the estimation of iodide in iodized salt.     

A simple procedure for the chromatographic isolation and determination of prostaglandins from human seminal plasma

Summary A relatively simple procedure for the isolation and determination of the prostaglandins present in human seminal fluid is described. It involves preliminary chromatographic purification of these compounds from the major non-prostaglandin impurities followed by their total elution in one solvent (one-step elution). The prostaglandins thus obtained were almost free from other lipids and were further resolved into prostaglandin-groups and individual prostaglandins by repeated thin-layer chromatography. Data are also presented for prostaglandin contents of fresh semen samples from five individuals and results compared with those from the stored samples.

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Einfaches Verfahren zur chromatographischen Isolierung und Bestimmung von Prostaglandinen aus menschlichem Sperma

Zusammenfassung Das Verfahren umfaßt eine chromatographische Abtrennung der Verbindungen von den hauptsächlichsten Verunreinigungen und die Gesamtelution mit einem Lösungsmittel. Die von anderen Lipiden fast völlig freien Prostaglandine werden durch wiederholte Dünnschicht-Chromatographie in Gruppen und Einzelverbindungen getrennt. Werte werden angegeben über die Prostaglandingehalte von frischem im Vergleich zu gelagertem Sperma.

     

Thermodynamics of the complexing of uranyl ions with 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoylpyrazolone-5 in aqueous dioxane

The thermodynamics of the complexing between hexavalent U and 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoylpyrazolone-5 (PMBP) have been studied in 70 vol% aqueous—dioxane medium at 25 and 35±0.1°C following the Bjerrum—Calvin pH titration technique, as applied by Van Uitert and Haas. The ligand is mono-protonic. The refinement of results of formation constants has been accomplished by the method of least squares treatment after an algebraic transformation. The formation of 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 complexes has been observed, the order of stability being log K₁ > log K₂ > log K₃. The stability invariably increases with an increase in temperature both in aqueous as well as aqueous dioxane media. The changes in ΔG⁰, ΔH⁰ and ΔS⁰ at 25 and 35°C for the overall equilibrium constants have also been evaluated. Uranyl complexes of PMBP are entropy stabilized, the values of enthalpy changes being positive. Other factors which affect chelate stability are briefly discussed.     

A mild,chemoselective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides using o-iodoxybenzoic acid and tetraethylammonium bromide as catalyst

A mild, selective, and high-yielding method for oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides using IBX and tetraethylammonium bromide in a variety of solvents is described. The method offers the advantage of short reaction times, no over-oxidation to sulfones, and compatibility to a wide range of functional groups.     

ZnO-TiO2 hybrid nanocrystal-loaded,wash durable,multifunction cotton textiles

Life-threatening diseases, especially those caused by pathogens and harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV-R), have triggered increasing demands for comfortable, antimicrobial, and UV-R protective clothing with a long service life. However, developing such textiles with exceptional wash durability is still challenging. Herein, we demonstrate how to fabricate wash durable multifunctional cotton textiles by growing in situ ZnO-TiO₂ hybrid nanocrystals (NCs) on the surface of cellulosic fabrics. The ZnO-TiO₂ hybrid NCs presented high functional efficiency, owing to their high charge transfer/separation. Ultrafine fiber surface pores, utilized as nucleating sites, endowed the uniform growth of NCs and their physical locking. The resulting fabrics presented excellent UV protection factors up to 54, displayed bactericidal efficiency of 100% against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and optimum self-cleaning efficacy. Moreover, the functionalized textiles exhibited robust washing durability, maintaining antibacterial and anti-UV-R efficiency even after 30 extensive washing cycles.

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