Solvation numbers and hydration constant for thorium(IV) in ethanol-water medium

The solvation number and hydration constant of Th⁴⁺ in ethanol-water medium were determined at 25°C using UV-spectral and electrochemical measurements. A solvate formation equilibrium is demonstrated and characterized. Three molecules of ethanol (S) can bond to the metal cation with strengths comparable to that for H₂O to form ThS₃(H₂O) ₃ ⁴⁺ Formation of thorium monochelate with lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) eliminates bonding with alcohol molecules. The dissociation constant of the chelating agent_sK_a and the formation contant of the monochelated metal ion_sK _f ^* that are essentially independent of the solution composition are evaluated. Hydration titrations involving thorium-lawsone monochelate are performed and the data obtained from the changes of pH with solvent composition are analyzed. The solution independent constant,_sK _f ^* for thorium-lawsone complex formation in mixed aqueous ethanol is given by $$log_s K_f * = vpK_a + log_s K_h - log[LH] - vpH + 3logv$$ where vpK_a is the dissociation constant of the chelating agent LH in the solvent system of ν volume fraction of water and_sK_h is the solution-independent hydration constant of thorium (IV) in the solvent system. Log-values for the constants_sK_h,_sK _f ^* and_sK _a ^* are found to be 7.8±0.02, 11.38±0.04 and ?0.753, respectively.     

Die Reaktion von Ce(III), Th(IV) und U(VI) mit Chinizaringrün und seinem nichtsulfonierten Grundkörper

The reaction of 1,4-(2-sulpho-4-methylanilino)anthraquinone (quinizarin green,QG) and its non-sulphonated derivative (NSQG) with Ce(III), Th(IV), and U(VI) was investigated. Spectrophotometric and conductometric studies were carried out to investigate the stoichiometry of the complexes formed. The studies revealed the formation of 11 and 12 (ML) complexes. The apparent stability constants of the different complexes were determined. The structure of the ligand in the solid chelates was studied by IR spectrophotometry which showed that the chelate formation takes place through the oxygen of the C=O group and the -imino nitrogen.

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Thermodynamics of complexation of lanthanides and some of transition metal ions by 5,5-dimethyl-cyclohexane-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-hydrazono-1,3-dione (DCPHD) and its derivatives

Summary Equilibrium betweenDCPHD,DC-4-Cl-PHD, andDC-4-Me-PHD and protons, transition, and lanthanide ions have been investigated at 30 °C by means of potentiometric titration in 75% (v/v) methanol-water mixture containing 0.10M KNO₃ as a constant ionic medium. Thermodynamic parameters (G, H and S) referring to the formation of species HL ^–,L ^––,ML ^+n–2 andML ₂ ^+n–4 (L ^–– denotes the ligand anion) have been determined in solutions. The solvent effects on the thermodynamic parameters of the complex formation are discussed in terms of differences in the donor ability of methanol and water solvents. The plots of thermodynamic parameters versus ionic potential (Z ²/r) of the lanthanide elements is not linear as expected from ionic theory. The obtained curve can be resolved in an initial group (the lighter lanthanides), an intermediate group (Sm-Dy), and a final group (the heavier ones, Tb-Lu). This behavior was explained in terms of differences in the dehydration of lighter lanthanide(III) from that of heavier ones.

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Thermodynamik der Komplexierung von Lanthaniden und einigen Übergangsmetall-Ionen mit 5,5-Dimethylcyclohexyl-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-hydrazono-1,3-dion (DCPHD) und seinen Derivaten

Zusammenfassung Die Gleichgewichte zwischenDCPHD,DC-4-Cl-PHD undDC-4-Me-PHD mit Protonen, Übergangsmetall- und Lanthaniden-Ionen wurden bei 30 °C mittels potentiometrischer Titration in 75% (v/v) Methanol-Wasser mit einem Gehalt an 0.10M KNO₃ als konstantem ionischem Medium untersucht. Die thermodynamischen Parameter G, H und S zur Bildung der Spezies HL ^–,L ^––,ML ^+n–2 undML ₂ ^+n–4 (L ^–– steht für das Ligandenanion) wurden in Lösung bestimmt. Die Lösungsmitteleffekte auf diese Komplexbildungsparameter werden auf Basis der Differenz im Donorvermögen von Methanol und Wasser als Solventien diskutiert. Die Diagramme der thermodynamischen Parameter gegen die ionischen Potentiale (Z ²/r) der Lanthaniden sind, wie nach der Ionentheorie zu erwarten, nicht linear. Die erhaltene Kurve läßt eine Anfangsgruppe (die leichteren Lanthaniden), eine mittlere Gruppe (Sm-Dy) und eine Endgruppe (die schwereren Lanthaniden. Tb-Lu) erkennen. Dieses Verhalten kann aus dem Unterschied im Dehydratationsverhalten erklärt werden.

     

Preparative isolation of (+)-beta-eudesmol fromAmyris balsamifera

Summary Optically pure (+)-beta-eudesmol is a possible starting material for the synthesis of several termite defense compounds. A two step procedure for the isolation of gram quantities of (+)-beta-eudesmol from commercially availableAmyris balsamifera oil (syn. West Indian sandalwood oil), containing 8% beta-eudesmol, was developed. Step one consisted of an efficient vacuum distillation of the total oil. Step two was a medium pressure LC separation with an AgNO₃ impregnated silica gel stationary phase. Several other separation procedures failed due to the presence of many closely related sesquiterpene alcohols (75% of the oil).     

New spectrophotometric method for the determination of trace amounts of palladium

Summary A simple, rapid, selective, and sensitive method for the spectrophotometric determination of palladium is developed based on the reaction of Pd(II) with 1-amino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone (AMHA). The reaction is carried out atpH 3.8 in 50% (v/v) ethanol-water medium. The molar absorptivity of the complexed ligand is 1.1 · 10⁴ l mol^–1 cm^–1 at 620 nm. Calibration plots are linear up to 17 µg Pd cm^–3. The optimum concentration range (Ringbom plot) is between 3–14.5 µg cm^–3. The spectral study of the reaction in solutions containing equimolar concentrations or an excess of one component, in thepH range 0.3–6.5, indicate the possible complex transitions that occur in solution. Complete graphical and logarithmic analysis of the absorbance-pH graphs was performed to demonstrate and characterize the complexation equilibria in solution. Under the optimum conditions, palladium can be determined as the noncharged complex Pd(AMHA)₂ in the presence of a large number of foreign ions. Interferences caused by zirconium(IV) could be masked with fluoride ions.

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Eine neue spektrophotometrische Methode für die Bestimmung von Palladium in Spuren

Zusammenfassung Eine einfache, schnelle und empfindliche Methode für die spektrophotometrische Bestimmung von Palladium wurde auf der Basis der Reaktion von Pd(II) mit 1-Amino-4-hydroxyanthrachinon (AMHA) entwickelt. Die Reaktion wird in 50% (v/v) Ethanol/Wasser beipH 3.8 ausgeführt. Die molare Absorption des komplexierten Liganden beträgt 1.1 · 10⁴ l mol^–1 cm^–1 bei 620 nm. Kalibrierungskurven verlaufen bis zu 17 µg Pd cm^–3 linear. Der optimale Konzentrationsbereich (Ringbom-Plot) liegt zwischen 3 und 14.5 µg cm^–3. Spektroskopische Untersuchungen der Reaktion in Lösungen, entweder mit equimolaren Konzentrationen oder mit einem Überschuß an einer Komponente impH-Bereich 0.3–6.5, lassen Rückschlüsse auf mögliche Komplex-Übergänge in Lösung zu. Es wurde eine vollständige graphische, logarithmische Analyse der Absorptions-pH-Graphen durchgeführt, um die Komplexgleichgewichte in Lösung aufzuklären und zu charakterisieren. Unter den Optimalbedingungen kann Palladium als nichtgeladener Komplex Pd(AMHA)₂ in Gegenwart einer großen Anzahl an Fremd-Ionen bestimmt werden. Schwierigkeiten mit Zirkonium(IV) konnte durch Maskierung mit Fluorid-Ionen umgangen werden.

     

Spectrophotometric determination of copper(II) in pharmaceutical,biological and water samples by 4-(2′-benzothiazolylazo)-salicylic acid

A highly sensitive method is proposed to determine copper(II) ions by forming a stable complex through their interaction with 4-(2′-benzothiazolylazo)-salicylic acid (BTAS) at room temperature and pH of about 5.0. The complex gave a maximum absorption at λ = 485 nm with a molar absorptivity coefficient of 2.35·10⁴ l/(mol·cm). The linear range for the copper determination is 0.63–5.04 mg/l. The method can be applied to determine copper ions in different biological specimens like some drugs and water samples.     

Dynamics of a close-loop controlled MEMS resonator

The dynamics of a close-loop electrostatic MEMS resonator, proposed as a platform for ultra sensitive mass sensors, is investigated. The parameter space of the resonator actuation voltage is investigated to determine the optimal operating regions. Bifurcation diagrams of the resonator response are obtained at five different actuation voltage levels. The resonator exhibits bi-stability with two coexisting stable equilibrium points located inside a lower and an upper potential wells. Steady-state chaotic attractors develop inside each of the potential wells and around both wells. The optimal region in the parameter space for mass sensing purposes is determined. In that region, steady-state chaotic attractors develop and spend most of the time in the safe lower well while occasionally visiting the upper well. The robustness of the chaotic attractors in that region is demonstrated by studying their basins of attraction. Further, regions of large dynamic amplification are also identified in the parameter space. In these regions, the resonator can be used as an efficient long-stroke actuator.     

Effect of rare earth elements on the structural and optical properties of PMMA for possible uses in polymer optical communications

Rare-earth elements (REEs) as Tm⁺³, Er⁺³, Yb⁺³ and Nd⁺³ have a significant optical photon emission. Therefore, Films of PMMA doped with 5?wt.% of NdCl₃, TmCl₃, ErCl₃ or YbCl₃ were prepared using the casting technique. FTIR of the prepared films has been studied. The optical and dispersion behavior of all doped samples have been investigated. The reflectance (R) and the transmittance (T) were measured in the wavelength range of 200–2500?nm. FTIR of all PMMA reveals that, REEs addition to PMMA samples creates new transmission peaks C=O groups and a decrease in the intensity of the absorption band of C–O groups has been obtained. The results showed the dependency of the refractive index and energy gap on the REE electronic transitions nature. The obtained results suggest strongly the applicability of these PMMA derivatives in improving the performance of the polymer optical fiber (POF).     

Solution equilibria and stability of the complexes of pyridinecarboxylic acids: Complexation reaction of mercury(II) with 2-hydroxynicotinic acid

Summary The solution equilibria of 2-hydroxynicotinic acid (hyna) complexes with mercury(II) have been studied spectrophotometrically in 50% (v/v) ethanol at 20°C and an ionic strength of 0.1mol dm^–3 (NaClO₄). Three mercuric complexes are formed in solution in dependence on the acidity of the medium. The basic characteristics of the different complexes are determined and the analytical aspects of the complexation reaction are demonstrated. A critical investigation has also been presented of the solution equilibria and stability of the mixed complex of mercury(II) withhyna and thiosalicylic acid (tsa). The various complex transitions leading to the formation of the 1 : 1 : 1 Hg(tsa)(hyna) ternary complex in solution are investigated. The non-charged mono-ligand complex Hg(hyna) is used for UV-spectrophotometric determination of mercury atpH 4.5–5 (_max=325nm, =0.8·10⁴lmol^–1cm^–1). The system obeyed Beer's law up to 36.1 µg ml^–1 of Hg(II). The optimum concentration range (Ringbom) is between 6 and 28.5µg ml^–1. Interference caused by a number of ions was masked by the addition of fluoride ions.

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Lösungsgleichgewichte und Stabilitätskonstanten von Komplexen der Pyridincarbonsäuren: Die Komplexierungsreaktion von Quecksilber(II) mit 2-Hydroxynikotinsäure

Zusammenfassung Die Lösungsgleichgewichte von 2-Hydroxynikotinsäure (hyna) mit Hg(II) wurde spektrophotometrisch in 50% (v/v) Ethanol bei 20°C und einer Ionenstärke von 0.1 mol dm^–3 (NaClO₄) untersucht. In Abhängigkeit von der Acidität des Mediums werden drei Quecksilberkomplexe gebildet. Die grundlegenden Charakteristika der Komplexe wurden bestimmt und die analytischen Aspekte aufgezeigt. Die gemischten Komplexe von Hg(II) mithyna und Thiosalicylsäure (tsa), insbesondere die verschiedenen Komplexübergänge zum ternären 1 : 1 : 1 Hg(tsa)(hyna)-Komplex, wurden ebenfalls untersucht. Der ungeladene Monoligandenkomplex Hg(hyna) kann beipH 4.5–5 zur UV-spektroskopischen Quecksilberbestimmung eingesetzt werden (_max=325nm, =0.8·10⁴lmol^–1cm^–1). Das System gehorcht bis zu einer Hg(II)-Konzentration von 36.1µgml^–1 dem Beerschen Gesetz. Der optimale Konzentrationsbereich (Ringbom) liegt zwischen 6 und 28.5µgml^–1. Interferenzen mit einer Reihe anderer Ionen konnten durch Maskierung mit Fluoridionen umgangen werden.