Further study of theE/f 1 (1420) meson in central production

We have studied the reactions \(({{\pi ^ + } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{\pi ^ + } p}} \right. \kern-0em} p})p \to ({{\pi ^ + } \mathord{\left/ {\vphantom {{\pi ^ + } p}} \right. \kern-0em} p})(K\bar K\pi )p\) where the \(K\bar K\pi \) system is centrally produced, at 85 GeV/c and 300 GeV/c using the CERN Omega spectrometer. A spin-parity analysis of theK _S ⁰ K ^± π ^? system shows the presence of a strongJ ^PC=1⁺⁺ signal which we identify as theE/f ₁ (1420) meson. We also find evidence for the decayE/f ₁(1420)→K _S ⁰ K _S ⁰ π ⁰ which determines theC-parity of this state to be positive. Alternative explanations of the data have been tested and ruled out. Hence we obtain the quantum numbers of theE/f ₁ (1420) to beI ^G(J^PC)=0⁺(1⁺).     

A Sensitive Spectrophotometric Determination of Nitrite in Water and Soil

A highly sensitive spectrophotometric method for the determination of nitrite in water and soil has been developed. The reaction of nitrite with acidified potassium iodide to liberate iodine which oxidizes leuco‐crystal violet (LCV) to form crystal violet having absorption maxima at 590 nm forms the bases of this method. In aqueous medium the system obeys Beer's law in the range of 0.1 to 1.0 μg per 25 mL (0.004–0.04 ppm), while in an extractive system the range is 0.025–0.25 μg in 100 mL (0.00025–0.0025 ppm). The molar absorptivity and Sandell's sensitivity were found to be 1.54 × 10⁶ 1 mol^?1 cm^?1 and 44 pg cm^?2, respectively.     

2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone oxime as an analytical reagent for the amperometric determination of copper,palladium, and nickel

Summary Copper, palladium and nickel can be titrated amperometrically with 2,5-dihydroxyacetophenone oxime at –0.15, –0.4 and, –1.2 V vs. S. C. E. respectively, the optimum p_H values being 4.6, 4.0, and 9.0. Alkali and alkaline earth metals, Al, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr. Fe(II), Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Th, Zn, UO, W, and Zr do not interfere with the estimation of copper and palladium. The interferences due to the presence of silver and iron(III) can be eliminated by adding excess of KCl and KF respectively. Most heavy metals interfere with the estimation of nickel and should be eliminated before titration.

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Zusammenfassung Kupfer, Palladium und Nickel können mit 2,5-Dihydroxyaeetophenonoxim bei –0,15, –0,4 bzw. –1,2 V gegen eine gesättigte Kalomelelektrode amperometrisch titriert werden, wobei man das p_H am besten auf 4,6, 4,0 bzw. 9,0 hält. Alkalimetalle, Erdalkalien, Al, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe(II), Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Th, Zn, UO₂, W und Zr stören die Bestimmung des Kupfers und des Palladiums. Silber und Eisen können mit Kaliumchlorid gefällt bzw. mit Kaliumfluorid maskiert werden. Die meisten Schwermetalle stören die Nickelbestimmung und müssen daher vor der Titration entfernt werden.

     

Valence fluctuation in some Yb intermetallics by X-ray photoemission and X-ray absorption

The valence state of Yb in some of its intermetallics, YbNi₂Ge₂, YbCu₂Si₂ and YbPd₂Si₂ has been investigated by L_III(Yb) absorption edges and X-ray pnotoelectron spectra in the 4f and 4d regions. These studies establish the presence of mixed valence in all three systems and illustrate the utility of 4f and 4d spectra in the study of mixed valence in Yb compounds.