Restoration of multiplicity scaling in high energy proton-proton and antiproton-proton collisions

The energy dependent parameter characterizing the leading particle effect allows to restore the scaling in proton-proton and antiproton-proton multiplicity distributions from Serpukhov until highest available CERN \(S \bar ppS\) collider energies. The identification of theoretical second dispersions with the experimental ones represents one of the basic ingredients in the quantum statistical bosonic approach applied in the present contribution. The KNO scaling at the ISR energies as well as the Worblewski relation for the second dispersions at the \(S \bar ppS\) collider energies arise quite naturally; similar phenomena might appear at higher energies too. Some predictions for 2 and 10 TeV cms energies are specified.     

Structural assignment of organotin hydrides containing the oxazoline ligand

A series of triorganotin hydrides and diorganotin dihydrides containing the optically active 2-(4-isopropyl-2-oxazolinyl)-5-phenyl ligand have been characterized by means of the multinuclear low-temperature NMR investigations, the results of which are discussed. In the corresponding organotin hydrides values of the ¹J(¹H-^117/119Sn) couplings appeared to be temperature dependent, supporting an axial/equatorial position of the hydrogen attached to the tin.     

Rational incorporation of defects within metal–organic frameworks generates highly active electrocatalytic sites

The allure of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in heterogeneous electrocatalysis is that catalytically active sites may be designed a priori with an unparalleled degree of control. An emerging strategy to generate coordinatively-unsaturated active sites is through the use of organic linkers that lack a functional group that would usually bind with the metal nodes. To execute this strategy, we synthesize a model MOF, Ni-MOF-74 and incorporate a fraction of 2-hydroxyterephthalic acid in place of 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid. The defective MOF, Ni-MOF-74D, is evaluated vs. the nominally defect-free Ni-MOF-74 with a host of ex situ and in situ spectroscopic and electroanalytical techniques, using the oxidation of hydroxymethylfurtural (HMF) as a model reaction. The data indicates that Ni-MOF-74D features a set of 4-coordinate Ni–O₄ sites that exhibit unique vibrational signatures, redox potentials, binding motifs to HMF, and consequently superior electrocatalytic activity relative to the original Ni-MOF-74 MOF, being able to convert HMF to the desired 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid at 95% yield and 80% faradaic efficiency. Furthermore, having such rationally well-defined catalytic sites coupled with in situ Raman and infrared spectroelectrochemical measurements enabled the deduction of the reaction mechanism in which co-adsorbed *OH functions as a proton acceptor in the alcohol oxidation step and carries implications for catalyst design for heterogeneous electrosynthetic reactions en route to the electrification of the chemical industry.

The allure of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in heterogeneous electrocatalysis is that catalytically active sites may be designed a priori with an unparalleled degree of control.     

Present state and future development of instrumental techniques for solution thermochemical (thermometric) analysis

A review of instruments for thermochemical (thermometric) solution analysis is given, including new types of isoperibol reaction of bomb calorimeters, the design of which can influence the future development of thermochemical measuring techniques. The new type of Dithermanal (Vaskut-EMG, Hungary, and Herrmann- Morris, France) controls the individual steps of the thermochemical analysis, adding memory and computing capabilities. Similar programming units with microprocessors for bomb and/or reaction calorimetry have been developed by Parr Comp. and Leco Comp. (USA). The latest modification of the Technicon flow analyzer permits on-line analysis of solid samples. For thermochemical titrations, the Sanda titrator (USA) and Vaskut automatic titrator (Hungary) are available. In the USA, the Tronac isothermal or isoperibol calorimeters are widely used. At the Technical University of Brno, ?SSR, smaller table instruments with a water-bath are applied for different modes of solution thermochemical analysis, and also for the reactions of solid samples in liquids. For the measurement of very small temperature differences, PTC thermistors are used. The possibilities of the future development of measuring techniques are outlined.     

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The thermal decomposition of N₂H₅Nd(SO₄)₂·H₂O has been studied by simultaneous TG and DSC and by isothermal weight change determination. The final product and the intermediate phases have been identified by chemical analysis, X-ray powder patterns and infrared spectroscopy. The solid phases in the decomposition sequence are: N₂H₅Nd(SO₄)₂· H₂O → N₂H₅Nd(SO₄)₂ → NH₄Nd(SO₄)₂ → Nd₂(SO₄)₃. The reactions overlap under dynamicconditions, isothermally, however, NH₄Nd(SO₄)₂ can be obtained by 200°C.     

Gel permeation chromatographic characterization of sodium hyaluronate and its fractions prepared by ultrasonic degradation

Summary High-molecular-weight sodium hyaluronate isolated from rooster combs was degraded by ultrasonication. The molecular weight of hyaluronate and its polydispersity was determined by gel-permeation chromatography. During 75-min treatment the molecular weight value decreased from 1.39×10⁶ Da to 2.25×10⁵ Da while the polydispersity of the molecular weight increased from 1.29 to 2.36. The reciprocal value of the square of the hyaluronate's molecular weight was linearly proportional to the time of ultrasonication.     

Size exclusion chromatographic characterization of sodium hyaluronate fractions prepared by high energetic sonication

Summary A high molecular weight sodium hyaluronate isolated from rooster combs was degraded by ultrasonication. High-performance size exclusion chromatography allowed rapid and accurate determination of molecular weight parameters (M_z, M_w, M_n) and distributions. The time dependence of hyaluronan ultrasonication to the molecular characteristics of the polymer was investigated. A non-random nature of the degradation process was demonstrated and the reciprocal M_n value was found to be linearly proportional to the time of ultrasonication.     

n-Butyllithium/α-methylstyrene/benzene/diethyl ether: A suitable initiation system for anionic syntheses of model co- and homopolymers of styrene and isoprene

An initiation system of the anionic polymerization, intended for the syntheses of homopolymers and block copolymers with narrow molar mass distribution, was tested with styrene and isoprene. The actual initiating species, viz., the oligomeric α-methylstyryl anion, originates by the reaction of n-butyllithium with α-methylstyrene in a benzene/diethyl ether 1:1 (v:v) solvent mixture at room temperature. The homopolymers and two-block copolymers of styrene and isoprene, prepared by using this system, were characterized by light scattering, membrance osmometry, GPC, and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. By using the suggested initiation system, it is possible to synthesize well-defined homopolymers and block copolymers with low polydispersity (as judged by the shape of the GPC peaks and by the values of the polydispersity index), especially in a molar mass region between 4 × 10⁴ and 1.5 × 10⁵ g/mol. Above the upper limit of this interval, an appropriate decrease of the diethyl ether/benzene volume ratio is recommended, though the polymerization time must then be prolonged.     

Strukturelle Untersuchungen einiger neutraler Komplexe des zweiwertigen Molybdäns

Unit cell parameters have been calculated from x-ray powder diffraction data of Mo₂Br₄ Py ₄ (A), Mo₂I₄ Py ₄ (B), Mo₂I₄ Pic ₄ (C), Mo₂(SCN)₄ Py ₄ (D) and Mo₂(SCN)₄ Pic ₄ (E), A, B and C crystallize tetragonal. A witha=9,4₂,c=15,O₂ Å; B witha=9,4₆,c=14,9₈ Å and C witha=9,6₆ andc=15,7₂ Å D and E crystallize orthorhombic. D witha=10,0₉,b=9,1₄,c=15,0₈ Å; E witha=10,2₂,b=9,4₁ andc=15,1₅ Å.Py=pyridine,Pic=4-methylpyridine.

     

Determination of cadmium in mixtures with metal ions

A method for the determination of cadmium microamounts in mixtures with metallic ions withE _1/2 near toE _1/2 of cadmium is discussed. For higher selectivity cadmium was extracted in the form of the pyridin-thiocyanate complexes prior to polarography.

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Bestimmung von Cadmium(II) neben anderen Metallionen

Zusammenfassung Es wird eine polarographische Methode zur Bestimmung von Cd(II) neben anderen Metallionen mitE _1/2 naheE _1/2(Cd) diskutiert. Zur Erhöhung der Selektivität und Genauigkeit wird eine Pyridin-Thiocyanat-Extraktion vorgeschalten.