Effect of anions on the dissolution of Al in acid solutions

The effect of Cl^?, Br^?, I^?, ClO₄^?, NO₃^?, HSO₄^?, HCrO₄^? and H₂PO₄^? on the of Al in 2 M HCl is studied by the thermometric method. Three sets of experiments are carried out, which allow the variation of the concentration of the various species in a programmed manner. Dissolution promotion is noted in solutions to which HCl, HBr and H₂CrO₄ are added. The way of action of each of these anions is discussed. Additions of HI, HClO₄, H₂SO₄ and H₃PO₄, on the other hand, first retard and later enhance the dissolution of Al in 2 M HCl, as their concentration in solution is increased. This is related to anion adsorption, which is counterbalanced by increase in acidity. HNO₃ differs from the other tested acids in causing only dissolution retardation. Experiments in which LaCl₃ is added to the test solution indicate that the NO₃^? is adsorbed as such on Al₂O₃. The ability of the various anions to retard the dissolution of Al in 2 M HCl decreases in the succession: NO₃^? (strong)>I^?>HSO₄^?>H₂PO₄^?>Br^?, ClO₄^? (weak)     

Trace determination of molybdenum by adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry

Molybdenum is determined by adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry in 0.15 M nitric acid solution containing 15 μM 2′,3,4′,5,7-pentahydroxyflavone (morin) as a ligand. In this medium, molybdenum is preconcentrated on a hanging mercury drop electrode and stripped cathodically in square-wave voltammetry mode, with a peak potential of -350 mV vs. Ag/AgCl (saturated KCl). The effect of various parameters (ligand concentration, supporting electrolyte composition, accumulation potential and collection time) on the sensitivity and linear range of the calibration curve are discussed. With controlled accumulation for 1 min, the detection limit (3σ) was 0.45 ng ml^?1 molybdenum and the calibration curve is linear up to 70 ng ml^?1. The procedure is applied to the determination of molybdenum in real samples with satisfactory results.     

H-point standard addition method in the analysis by differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry Simultaneous determination of lead and tin

The applicability of H-point standard addition method (HPSAM) to the resolving of overlapping differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetric peaks corresponding to the oxidation of lead and tin is verified. The results show that the H-point standard addition method is suitable for the simultaneous determination of lead and tin in aqueous media. The results of applying the H-point standard addition method showed that Sn²⁺ and Pb²⁺ could be determined simultaneously with the concentration ratios of Sn²⁺ to Pb²⁺ varying from 1:5 to 10:1 in the mixed sample. The proposed method has been successfully applied to the simultaneous determination of lead in the presence of tin in some synthetic samples. Moreover, the applicability of the method was demonstrated by the recovery of lead in a canned soft drink sample.     

Simultaneous determination of copper, bismuth and lead by adsorptive stripping voltammetry in the presence of thymolphthalexone.

A novel, sensitive and selective adsorptive stripping procedure for simultaneous determination of copper, bismuth and lead is presented. The method is based on the adsorptive accumulation of thymolphthalexone (TPN) complexes of these elements onto a hanging mercury drop electrode, followed by reduction of adsorbed species by voltammetric scan using differential pulse modulation. The influences of control variables on the sensitivity of the proposed method for the simultaneous determination of copper, lead and bismuth were studied using the Derringer desirability function. The optimum analytical conditions were found to be TPN concentration of 4.0 microM, pH of 9.0, and accumulation potential at -800 mV vs. Ag/AgCl with an accumulation time of 80 s. The peak currents are proportional to the concentration of copper, bismuth and lead over the 0.4-300, 1-200 and 1-100 ng mL(-1) ranges with detection limits of 0.4, 0.8 and 0.7 ng mL(-1), respectively. The procedure was applied to the simultaneous determination of copper, bismuth and lead in the tap water and some synthetic samples with satisfactory results.     

Two-way coupled simulation of a flow laden with metallic particulates in overexpanded TIC nozzle

A simulation of non-reacting dilute gas–solid flow in a truncated ideal contour nozzle with consideration of external stream interactions is performed. The Eulerian–Lagrangian approach involving a two-way momentum and thermal coupling between gas and particles phases is also adopted. Of interests are to investigate the effects of particles diameter and mass flow fraction on the flow pattern, Mach number, pressure and temperature contours and their distributions along the nozzle centerline and wall. The main goal is to determine the separation point quantitatively when the particles characteristics change. Particles sample trajectories are illustrated throughout the flow field and a qualitative discussion on the way that physical properties of the nozzle exit flow and particles trajectories oscillate is prepared. The existence of solid particulates delays the separation prominently in the cases studied. The bigger particles and the higher particles mass flow fractions respectively advance and delay the separation occurrence. The particles trajectories oscillate when they expose to the crisscrossing (or diamond-shape) shock waves generated outside the nozzle to approach the exit jet conditions to the ambient. The simulation code is validated and verified, respectively, against a one-phase 2D convergent–divergent nozzle flow and a two-phase Jet Propulsion Laboratory nozzle flow, and acceptable agreements are achieved.     

Effect of Diets,Familial History,and Alternative Therapies on Genomic Instability of Breast Cancer Patients

This study evaluates a correlation between family history, micronutrients intake, and alternative therapies with genetic instability, before and during breast cancer treatment. For this study, a total of 150 women were selected. Among those, 50 women were breast cancer patients on chemotherapy, while 50 breast cancer patients were on radiotherapy, and 50 were healthy females. All the participants signed the informed consent form and answered the public health questionnaire. Samples of buccal epithelial and peripheral blood cells were collected and analyzed through micronucleus and comet assays. The cells were evaluated for apoptosis and DNA damage. Results showed the association of patients’ family history with an increase in toxicogenetic damage before and during cancer therapy. On the other hand, patients with late-onset cancer also presented genetic instability before and during therapy, along with those who did not take sufficient vegetables and alternative therapies. A positive correlation was observed between the genetic instability and alternative therapies, while inverse correlation was recorded with the vegetable consumption. Results clearly explain that the nutritional aspects and alternative therapies influence the genetic instability before and during cancer therapies especially in radiotherapy treated patients. Our data could be used for the monitoring therapies and management of breast cancer patients.

     

A note on linear θ-derivations on JB1-triples

In this paper we prove a generalization of the stability of the functional equation in the spirit of Hyers, Ulam and Rassias. Also we introduce the concept of linear θ-derivations on JB¹-triple, and prove the generalization of the stability of the functional equation in the spirit of Hyers, Ulam and Rassias of linear θ-derivations on JB¹-triple. For resent results see [1], [2], [3].     

Tractor cabin’s passive suspension parameters optimization via experimental and numerical methods

Reduction of transmitted vibrations of tractor cabin which is caused by road roughness is the major objective of this study; consequently operator health can be achieved. This objective is carried out via experimental measurements and finite element modeling. For this purpose the vertical acceleration of the cabin as well as the rear axle of the tractor is measured in different road conditions and forward speeds. However, it should be mentioned that tests were carried out according to the ISO 2631-1985 but no measurements were done on the driver’s seat. Then the finite element model of the cabin’s tractor is developed and the dynamic response of the cabin interior (with the measured axle acceleration as input dynamic force) is obtained. At the third step the suspension parameters are calculated by comparing the accelerations obtained from the model and measurements. Finally the suspension parameters are optimized according to ISO 2631-1985 via iterative method.     

Numerically gas radiation heat transfer modeling in chemically nonequilibrium reactive flow

A numerical method for calculation of strong radiation for 2D reactive air is developed. Governing equations are taken to be 2D, compressible Reynolds-average Navier–Stokes and species transport equations. Also, radiation heat flux is evaluated using a model of discrete ordinate method. A multiband model is used to construct absorption coefficients. Tangent slab approximation is assumed to determine the characteristic parameters needed in the Discrete Ordinates Method.