Interactions between nonpolar surfaces in mixed solutions of cationic and nonionic surfactants

The interaction energy between hydrophobic SiO₂ particles in aqueous solutions of a cationic surfactant (dodecylpyridinium bromide, DDPB), a nonionic surfactant (Triton X-100, TX-100), and their mixed solutions was measured as a function of concentration. Synergism has been observed in mixed surfactant solutions: the surfactant concentration required for achieving the set interaction energy in the mixed solutions was lower than in the solutions of the individual surfactants. The molecular interaction parameters in surfactant mixtures were calculated using the Rosen model. Chain-chain interactions between nonionic and cationic surfactants were suggested as the main reason for the synergism.     

Semiempirical calculations of the electronically excited states of organometallic compounds: Selection of configuration interaction basis sets

Semiempirical INDO-E/S+RCIP calculations of the electronic structures of the ground and excited states of the pyrazine (pz) molecule and [Ru(NH₃)₅pz]^q (q=+1, +2, +3) complexes were performed to analyze the dependence of the calculation results on the active MO space and configuration basis set. Recommendations for the construction of the {Ф_k} basis sets and formation of the {ϕ_k} sets are given. St. Petersburg State University. Translated fromZhurnal Struktumoi Khimii, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 206–219, March–April, 1996. Translated by I. Izvekova     

Homolytic alkylation of quinaldine and quinoxaline with 18-crown-6

Homolytic alkylation of protonated quinoxaline with 18-crown-6, initiated by the system pivalic acid-iron(II) sulfate at 20–25C, gives (quinoxalin-2-yl)-18-crown-6 in 85% yield. Under analogous conditions, the reaction with quinoline affords two isomers: (quinolin-4-yl)-18-crown-6 and (quinolin-2-yl)-18-crown-6, in yields of 20 and 30% respectively.Translated from Khimiya Geterotsiklicheskikh Soedinenii, No. 1, pp. 75–76, January, 1988.     

Organometallic synthesis in the furazan series. 3. Silyl derivatives of methylfurazans

The reactions of (lithiomethyl)furazans with chlorosilanes were investigated and a number of silyl derivatives of methylfurazans were prepared. The reactivity of these compounds was studied.     

Adsorption and Micellization in Solutions of Dodecylpyridinium Bromide–Nonionic Surfactant Mixtures

Dependences of the surface tension of aqueous solutions of cationic (dodecylpyridinium bromide) and nonionic (Tween 80, Triton X-100) surfactants and their mixtures on total surfactant concentration and solution composition were studied. The values of critical micellization concentration (CMC) and excess free energy of adsorption were determined from tensiometric measurements. Based on Rubingh–Rosen model (approximation of the theory of regular solutions), the compositions of micelles and adsorption layers at the solution–air interface as well as parameters of interaction between the molecules of cationic and nonionic surfactants were calculated for the systems indicated above. It was established that, in the case of surfactant mixtures with considerable difference in the CMCs, the micelles of individual surfactant with lower CMC value are formed. The effect of negative deviation from the ideality during the adsorption of surfactants from mixed solutions at the solution–air interface was disclosed. It was shown that the interaction energy depends significantly on the composition of mixed systems.     

A highly selective and sensitive method for identification of gold

Summary A highly sensitive method for detection of gold, almost free from interferences, is described. The reaction is performed on a short column of anion-exchange resin Dowex 1 X8 (100–200 mesh) in iodide form. To the test solution containing 0.13g/ml of gold(III) is added Sb-solution (weight ratio Au: Sb=1 200) and the mixture is then passed through the resin, followed by 1N NaOH. A crimson colour appearing within 2–3 min indicate gold. Many metal ions, including Pt-metals, Tl(I), Tl(III), Ir(IV), In (III), Ga(III), Cu(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), Pb(II), Fe(III), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Hg(II), As(III) do not interfere. In the presence of 50-fold excess of Ag(I) or Bi(III) there is no colour because of the formation of a precipitate on the resin.

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Zusammenfassung Ein hochempfindliches und selektives Verfahren zum qualitativen Gold-nachweis wurde vorgeschlagen. Die Reaktion wird in einer 10 mm hohen Anionenaustauschersäule Dowex 1 X8 in Jodidform durchgeführt. Zu der aufgetragenen Probelösung fügt man Sb(III) und (V) (im Verhältnis Au: Sb= 1 200) und versetzt nachher auf der Säule mit 1-n NaOH. Nach einigen Minuten entsteht um die Harzkörner eine himbeerrote Färbung. Pt-Metalle, Tl(I), Tl(III), Ir(IV), In(III), Ga(III), Cu(II), Cd(II), Zn(II), Pb(II), Fe(III), Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Hg(II), As(III) stören nicht; Ag(I) und Bi(III) stören gleichfalls nicht, solange sie in nicht mehr als 50facher Menge neben Gold vorliegen. Bei höheren Konzentrationen setzen sie sich als unlösliche Jodide um die Harzkörner ab und stören. Die Nachweisgrenze der Reaktion liegt bei 0,13g/ml.

     

X-ray photoelectron spectra and structure of cobalt compounds with N-heterocyclic ligands

The electronic structure of cobalt complexes with bi-, tri-, and tetradentate ligands and the mutual influence of ligands in them have been studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The Co2p, N1s, and O1s photoelectron spectra have been studied. Unlike low-spin Co(III) complexes, the high-spin Co(II) compound exhibits a strong satellite line in the Co2p spectrum. For the high-spin Co(II) compound having unpaired 3d electrons, the Co2p _1/2-Co2p _3/2 spin-orbit splitting is larger than that in the low-spin Co(III) complexes. All cobalt complexes under consideration contain strongly bound dioxygen, which can be considered an inherent structural unit.     

Reactions of 2,3-Dichloro- and 2,3,5-Trichloro-4,4-ethylenedioxy-2-cyclopentenones with Some O-, S-, and N-Nucleophiles

2,3-Dichloro- and 2,3,5-trichloro-4,4-ethylenedioxy-2-cyclopentenones react with allyl and benzyl alcoholates and thiolates and benzylamine to give products resulting from Ad_NE substitution of the 3-chlorine atom, [1,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement, and cleavage of the C¹-C² bond.     

X-ray fluorescence determination of pre-extracted aluminium and gallium in waste-waters

The extraction of aluminium and gallium into a molten commercial C₁₇–C₂₀ fatty acid mixture without and with addition of di-2-ethylhexylphosphoric acid (DEHP) is described. Almost quantitative extraction is achieved within 3 min at about pH 1 with 0.15–0.6 mol l^?1 DEHP in the fatty acid mixture for organic/aqueous phase ratios of 1:5–1:100. The solidified melts are suitable for x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The method is appropriate for waste-waters.     

Porphyrins

Treatment of porphyrins or their copper complexes containing meso-dimethylaminomethyl or meso-dimethylformaldimino groups with lithium borohydride or diborane leads to the corresponding aminoborane derivatives. The reaction of the aminoboranes with trifluoroacetic acid was investigated, and trifluoroacetoxyborane complexes were isolated.