Hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry with insitu graphite tube trapping for the determination of Se (IV) and Se (VI) in baltic sea water samples

This paper reports the results of an optimisation study for a procedure to determine the total selenium and its inorganic species, Se(IV) and Se(VI) using atomic absorption spectrometry combined with hydride generation and in-situ trapping of the analyte on the inner walls of the graphite tube. With the use of the proposed modification, a detection limit (3σ) of 0.018 ng/ml is achieved. This paper presents exemplary results, according to the proposed procedure, for selenium determination in samples of marine water. The concentrations of selenium in the samples ranged from <0.02 ng/ml to 0.16ng/ml of Se(IV) and from <0.02 ng/ml to 0.10 ng/ml of Se(VI).     

Spectrophotometric determination of dopamine in microliter scale using microfluidic system based on polymeric technology

In this paper we report two simple and sensitive spectrophotometric procedures for the determination of dopamine in microfluidic system based on poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) technology and comparison of their interference-susceptibility. The analytical reactions and measurements were carried out at ambient temperature in a microreactor of total volume 6 μl coupled with a spectrophotometric flow-through cuvette.     

Rank-1 approximation to the van der Waals interaction

We present and discuss a variational single-product approximation to the van der Waals dispersion interaction leading to a simple formula for C ₆ that seems capable to give more than 99% of the ‘exact’ value. The formula is derived from Hylleraas’ variational principle in the tensor product space of the interacting molecules and therefore enjoys bounding properties. The formula has been tested by computing the C ₆ dispersion constants of H–H, and, at Full CI level, of the following systems: He–He, He–Li, Li–Li, LiH–LiH, HF–HF. Connections with the London formula are discussed. Contribution to the Fernando Bernardi Memorial Issue.     

Synthesis,characterization, X-ray structural analysis and study of oxidative properties of propyltriphenylphosphonium bromochromate

The complex of propyltriphenylphosphonium bromochromate(VI), PrPh₃P[CrO₃Br] is easily synthesized in nearly quantitative yield using a direct reaction of chromium(VI) oxide and propyltriphenylphosphonium bromide. This compound is a versatile reagent for the efficient and selective oxidation of organic substrates, in particular for alcohols to their corresponding aldehydes or ketones, under mild conditions. This compound was characterized by IR, UV/Visible, ¹³C-n.m.r. and ¹H-n.m.r. techniques. It crystallized in the monoclinic form and its crystal and molecular structure have been determined by X-ray crystallography.     

Microwave synthesis,characterization and catalytic properties of titanium-incorporated ZSM-5 zeolite

Titanium-incorporated ZSM-5 zeolites (Si/Al = 50–200 and Si/Ti = 70) were successfully synthesized in a one-step sol-gel process under microwave irradiation. The characteristics of Ti-ZSM-5 zeolites were investigated using X-ray power diffraction, UV/Vis-DRS, FT-IR spectroscopy and solid-state ²⁷Al-NMR to monitor the physico-chemical properties. Simultaneously, the acidic properties were characterized by the NH₃-TPD profile. The characterization results revealed that the Ti⁴⁺ and Al³⁺ ions were well incorporated into the framework of Ti-ZSM-5 zeolite. The prepared zeolite was moderately active but selective in the dehydration of methanol to dimethyl ether.     

Role of electrostatic interactions in particle adsorption

The role of the electrostatic double-layer interactions in adsorption of colloid particles at solid/liquid interface was reviewed. The phenomenological formulation of the governing PB equation was presented with the expressions for the pressure tensor enabling one to calculate forces, torques and interaction energies between particles in electrolyte solutions. Then, the limiting analytical results for an isolated double-layer (both spherical and planar) were discussed in relation to the effective surface potential concept. The range of validity of the approximate expression connecting the surface potential and the effective surface potential with surface charge for various electrolytes was estimated. The results for double-layer systems were next presented including the case of two planar double-layers and two dissimilar spherical particles. Limiting solutions for short and long distances as well as for low potentials (linear HHF model) were discussed. The approximate models for calculating interactions of spheres, i.e., the extended Derjaguin summation method and the linear superposition approach (LSA) were also introduced. The results stemming from these models were compared with the exact numerical solution obtained in bispherical coordinate system. Possibilities of describing interactions of nonspherical particles (e.g., spheroids) in terms of the Derjaguin and the equivalent sphere methods were pointed out. In further part of the review the role of these electrostatic interactions in adsorption of colloid particles was discussed. Theoretical predictions were presented enabling a quantitative determination of both the initial adsorption flux for low surface coverages and the surface blocking effects for larger surface coverages. Possibility of bilayer adsorption for dilute electrolytes was mentioned. The theoretical results concerning both the adsorption kinetics and structure formation were then confronted with experimental evidences obtained in the well-defined systems, e.g., the impinging-jet cells and the packed-bed columns of monodisperse spherical particles. The experiments proved that the initial adsorption flux was considerably increased in dilute electrolytes whereas the monolayer coverages were considerably decreased due to lateral interactions among particles. It was then concluded that the good agreement between experimental and theoretical data confirmed the thesis of an essential role of the electrostatic interactions in adsorption phenomena of colloid particles.     

Thermal copolymerization of acrylonitrile with methacrylate units arranged in matrix

Copolymerization of acrylonitrile with methacrylates on a matrix has been examined (using methacrylate of p-cresol-formaldehyde resin). It has been found that the copolymerization proceeds at 70° without an initiator. The reactivity ratios depend on the length of the matrix used. The method of calculating Q and e according to the Alfrey-Price scheme has been discussed for the system under investigation.     

The polymorphic transformations of cobalt molybdate

Polymorphic transformations of CoMoO₄ were studied by means of high temperature X-ray measurements within the temperature range 25–1200°C. On heating phase a obtained from low temperature modification b a new modification a′ was discovered. Phase a obtained by thermal decomposition of solvated α-CoMoO₄ shows different behaviour. At 700–930°C depending on the conditions of preparation it transforms irreversibly into still another modification a″. On cooling, a mixture of phases a + a″ is obtained, the presence of a″ being responsible for the explosionwise transition into b, observed around the room temperature.     

Prediction of adsorption of organic component and water vapour mixture onto activated carbon

A simple isotherm equation is derived for the adsorption of an organic component onto activated carbon in presence of water vapour. The theoretical results are compared with experimental data for toluene-water vapour-activated carbon, which were published byRipperger andGermerdonk [10].

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Vorhersage der Adsorption einer organischen Komponente und Wasserdampf an Aktivkohle

Zusammenfassung Es wird eine einfache Adsorptionsisotherme abgeleitet, welche die gleichzeitige Adsorption eines organischen Stoffes und Wasser an Aktivkohle beschreibt. Die theoretischen Ergebnisse werden mit experimentellen Resultaten vonRipperger undGermerdonk [10] für Toluol-Wasser-Aktivkohle verglichen.

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Symbols a _i adsorbate concentration in adsorbent, kg/kg of carbon - a _0i monolayer capacity, kg/kg of carbon - b _i kinetic parameter of theLangmuir equation - E _j adsorption energy in thej-th layer - i i-th component (1 — water vapour, 2 — organic compound) - j j-th layer - m number of layers - n number of adsorbed components - p partial pressure, Pa - p* saturation partial pressure, Pa - p _C water vapour partial pressure at begining of capillary condensation, Pa - surface coverage     

Reactions of 5-hydroxy-6-oxo steroids-iii : Acid-catalysed reactions of 3β-acetoxy-5-hydroxy-5α-cholestan-6-one

Aromatization of the title compound with selected acidic catalysts has been investigated. It has been established that depending upon the reaction conditions trienone 2,1 -methyltrienone3, dienone 4, diacetoxyketone5 or dione 6 are formed as the major products. Dienone 4 and dione 6 are the main compounds of the reactions of tosyloxyketone 10 with KHSO₄ and HBr_aq, respectively. The reaction of acetoxyketone 8 with HBr_aq furnishes epimeric 3-bromoketones 12 and 13 in the ratio about 1:1.