Determination of hexamethylene-based isocyanates in spray-painting operations. Part 1. Evaluation of a polyurethane foam sponge sampler

A polyurethane foam (PUF) sponge was mounted in a cassette sampler and evaluated as a sorbent for the collection of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) monomer and HDI-based oligomers. Recovery studies indicated 112 +/- 34% average recovery of HDI monomer and 92 +/- 9% and 97 +/- 25% average recovery of HDI-based oligomers when using impregnated PUF sponges. The PUF sponge was also evaluated during actual spray-painting operations. In a series of side-by-side sampling events, an impinger filled with 1-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazine (MOP) in toluene was compared directly with a cassette sampler containing a PUF sponge impregnated with MOP or 1-(9-anthracenylmethyl)piperazine (MAP) in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). For the analysis of HDI-based oligomer, there is no significant difference (p < 0.05, n = 7) in the air concentration when sampling with either the PUF sponge cassette or the impinger. The results are significant because they indicate that a PUF sponge, which is more convenient than an impinger, may be used for the collection of HDI-based oligomer generated during spray-painting operations.     

Vacuum balance and related studies of green and red rusts

Green and red rusts are formed when iron is partially or completely oxidised. Analogues of the rusts may be precipitated from iron(II) and iron (III) salt solutions treated with alkali under reducing or oxidising conditions. Variations in surface area and porosity have been investigated by gravimetric nitrogen gas sorption, using vacuum microbalance techniques.Freshly-precipitated red rusts, hydrous iron (III) oxide, have surface areas of about 200–400 m²g^?1. When they are added to iron (II) hydroxide suspensions kept at pH 7, the green Fe (II)-Fe (III) rusts formed have lower surface areas of about 40–100 m²g^?1, depending on the initial iron(II) sulphate concentrations.     

Synthesis of some pyrrolobenzothiazepines via N-aryl-2-thiocyanatopyrroles

Pyrrolo[1,2-a[3,1]benzothiazepines were successfully synthesized from alkylthiopyrroles. The latter compounds were prepared from the appropriate N-aryl-2-thiocyanopyrroles. 2,3-Dihydro-3-oxo-4-phenylthieno[3,2-b]pyrrole ( 29 ) was obtained from acid treatment of the 2-pyrrolylthioacetic acid 28 .     

Encapsulation of pesticides in a starch-calcium adduct

A simple method of encapsulating water-insoluble pesticides in a starch matrix is described. The method consists of mixing the pesticide with alkali starch followed by precipitation with a calcium chloride solution. A starch–calcium adduct that entraps the pesticide in small cells within granular particles is formed. Liquid and solid pesticides were successfully encapsulated by the new method. By use of the herbicide trifluralin [2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzenamine] as core material more than 90% recovery and encapsulation was achieved. Use of acid-modified starches and flours resulted in a lower percentage of encapsulation. Effective encapsulation was also achieved by replacing calcium chloride with strontium chloride or barium chloride.     

Dual fluorescence (S1, S2) in chrysene and 3,4-benzophenanthrene

S₂ and S₁ fluorescence of chrysene and 3,4 benzophenanthrene has been observed in the vapour phase under collision free conditions. It is shown that the intermediate strong couplinng model can be applied to these molecules. The efficiency of the transfer of the excess energy to collision partners is given for different gases.     

Radiohochspannungsionophoretische Untersuchungen der Isotopenaustauschreaktionen zwischen Polythionaten,Thiosulfat und Sulfit

The isotopic exchange of³⁵S between thiosulfate/sulfite and tetrathionate/thiosulfate is examined. The kinetic data are determined. In both cases the reactions are of second order. As the isotopic exchange between tetrathionate/thiosulfate is very fast, these reaction components are used in high dilution. Furthermore, the extent of exchange during the separation is determined.      

Komplexometrische Folgetitrationen von Eisen und Nickel sowie Kupfer und Nickel imμg-Bereich

Zusammenfassung Eine quantitative Bestimmungsmethode für Mikromengen Eisen und Nickel sowie Kupfer und Nickel, wie sie in Legierungen, Oxidgemischen und galvanischen Bädern vorkommen, wurde beschrieben. Die Metalle werden komplexometrisch mit ÄDTA und Kupferstandardlösung unter Verwendung einer kupferionensensitiven Elektrode und potentiometrischer Äquivalenzpunktindikation bestimmt. Eisen bzw. Kupfer werden direkt mit ÄDTA titriert, das Nickel dann in der gleichen Lösung durch Rücktitration des überschüssigen ÄDTA mit Kupferstandardlösung bestimmt.Die relativen Standardabweichungen der Bestimmungen liegen für Eisen bei ±(0,6 bis 1,2)%, für Kupfer bei ±(0,4 bis 0,8)% und für Nickel bei ±(0,6 bis 1,2)% jeweils für den Bereich von 800g bis 25g Metall. Unter den gewählten Bedingungen lassen sich mit dem Verfahren noch 25g Eisen, Kupfer bzw. Nickel bestimmen.

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Complexometric sequential titrations of iron and nickel as well as copper and nickel in theg range

Summary A quantitative assay method was described for microamounts of iron and nickel such as occur in alloys, oxide mixtures and galvanic baths. The metals were determined complexometrically with EDTA and standard copper solution using an electrode sensitive to copper ions and potentiometric indication of the equivalence point. Iron and copper were titrated directly with EDTA, and nickel then determined in the same solution by back-titration of the excess EDTA with standard copper solution.The relative standard deviations of the assays are ±(0.6–1.2)% for iron, at ±(0.4–0.8)% for copper, and at ±(0.6–12.2)% for nickel for the range from 800–25g metal respectively. Under the conditions chosen, 25g of iron, copper or nickel can be determined using the procedure.

     

Direkte photometrische Bestimmung von Kobalt in Eisen, St?hlen, Erzen und Schlacken mit Nitroso-R-Salz

Zusammenfassung Die direkte Bestimmung von Kobalt in unterschiedlichen Substanzen im Gehaltsbereich von 0,001 bis 5% ist nach einem einfachen Verfahren möglich, wenn die Komplexbildungsreaktion und der tatsächliche Störeffekt durch andere Elemente bekannt sind. Die für eine Bestimmung benötigte Zeit beträgt 25 min. Die relative Standardabweichung liegt zwischen 0,02–20%.

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Direct photometric determination of cobalt in iron, steels, ores and slags using nitroso-R-salt

A simple procedure without any separation is described; the complex formation and the interfering effects of other elements are studied. This method is suitable for the accurate determination of 0.001 to 5% of cobalt in several materials. The time required for one determination is 25 min only. The coefficients of variation are within 0.02–20%.

     

pH-Dependent force spectroscopy of tri(ethylene glycol)- and methyl-terminated self-assembled monolayers adsorbed on gold

Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) of methoxy-tri(ethylene glycol)- (EG(3)-OMe) and methyl-terminated alkanethiols (C(16)) adsorbed on polycrystalline gold were investigated by chemical force spectroscopy. Measurements were performed in aqueous electrolyte solutions depending on ionic strength and pH value. Charged and hydrophobic tips were employed as probes to mimic local patches of proteins and to study the interaction at the organic/liquid interface in detail. Force-distance curves reveal information about the origin of the observed interaction and the underlying mechanisms. The measurements confirm an effective negative surface charge to be present at the oligo(ethylene glycol) (OEG) and the methyl interface and suggest that the charges are due to the adsorption of hydroxyl ions from aqueous solution. pH-dependent measurements further support the robustness of the established charge associated with the OEG films. Its sign does not change over the whole range of investigated values between pH approximately 3.5 and approximately 10. In contrast, the hydrophobic self-assembled hexadecanethiol films on gold show an isoelectric point (IEP) around pH 4. While the mechanism of charge establishment appears to be similar for both SA films, the strength of hydrogen bonding to interfacial water, which acts as a template for hydroxyl ion adsorption, is likely to be responsible for the observed difference.     

Elevated plasma levels of haptoglobin in Duchenne muscular dystrophy:electrophoretic variants in patients with a severe form of the disease

Analysis of plasma proteins of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients and normal age-matched boys using two dimensional gel electrophoresis and densitometry indicated a three-fold increase in the average haptoglobin level in DMD plasma. Two electrophoretic variants of haptoglobin in which the alpha 2 chain had more basic or more acidic spots were found in DMD patients with a rapidly progressing form of the disease. The basic variant was present in relatively low amount. Possible reasons for the elevated haptoglobin levels are discussed.