Spectroscopic and thermoanalytical characterization of standard substances for the identification of reaction products on iron electrodes

The in situ spectroscopic investigation of electrochemical, and especially corrosion processes in iron requires well-characterized reference substances. It has been found that the application of spectroscopic methods alone is not sufficient for the detection of impurities in certain phases. Thermoanalytical methods have therefore additionally been used to detect impurities and to optimize the preparation methods. Infrared and Raman spectra and thermoanalytical data on-FeOOH,-FeOOH,-FeOOH,-FeOOH and on amorphous iron(III) hydroxide sol are reported.

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Zusammenfassung Die in situ-Untersuchung von elektrochemischen und speziell von Korrosionsprozessen an Eisen mit spektroskopischen Methoden erfordert gut charakterisierte Standardsubstanzen. Es zeigte sich, daß die spektroskopische Charakterisierung allein nicht ausreicht, um Verunreinigungen in definierten Phasen zu erkennen. Deshalb wurden zusätzlich thermoanalytische Untersuchungsmethoden zur Auffindung von unreinen Substanzen und zur Optimierung der Präparationsmethoden angewandt. Es werden IR- und Ramanspektroskopische sowie thermoanalytische Daten von-, -, - und-FeOOH sowie eines amorphen Eisen(III) hydroxidsols berichtet.

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in situ , , , . , . , , . , -FeOOH,-FeOOH,-FeOOH,-FeOOH .

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We gratefully acknowledge the financial support given by the Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung of Austria. We also thank Prof. A. Otto (Düsseldorf) and Prof. H. Kuzmany (Wien) for measuring the Raman spectra; thanks are also due to Prof. R. Kellner (Wien) for his kind permission to use the FTIR equipment.     

Thermal analysis of metal complexes,III

On the basis of the thermal investigation of Mpy_nX _z mixed complexes (where M=Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺; py=pyridine; or-, - and-picoline; X=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, OCN^–, SCN^–, NO ₃ ^– , SO ₄ ^2– ; andn=2,3,4,6;z=1,2), factors influencing the stability of the metal-pyridine-N bond have been determined.On the basis of the measured magnetic susceptibilities the symmetry of the coordina tion sphere of the central atom has been established in the intermediate products formed by the thermal decomposition of cobalt(II) complexes.

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Zusammenfassung Aufgrund derivatographischer Untersuchungen von Mischkomplexen des Typs Mpy_nX_z (M=Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺; py=Pyridin,, und Piccolin; X=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, OCN^–, SCN^–, NO ₃ ^– , SO ₄ ^2– ;n=2, 3, 4, 6;z=1, 2) wurden die die StabilitÄt der Metall-Pyridin-N Bindung beeinflussenden Faktoren geprüft. Durch Messung der magnetischen SuszeptibilitÄten wurde die Symmetrie der KoordinationssphÄre des Zentralatoms des bei der thermischen Zersetzung entstehenden Kobalt(II)-komplexes ermittelt.

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Résumé On a examiné des complexes du type Mpy _n X _z (où M=Mn²⁺, Co²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺; py=pyridine,-,- et-piccoline; X=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, OCN^–, SCN^–, NO ₃ ^– , SO ₄ ^2– ;n=2, 3, 4, 6;z=1, 2) dans le but de déterminer les facteurs ayant une influence sur la stabilité de la liaison métal-pyridine-N. Par mesure des susceptibilités magnétiques, on a pu établir dans la cas des complexes du Co²⁺ la sphère de coordination de l'atome central pour les phases intermédiaires produites par décomposition thermique.

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_nz ( M=n²⁺, ²⁺, Ni²⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cd²⁺; py= , , ; X=Cl^–, Br^–, I^–, OCN^–, SCN^–, NO₃ ^–, SO ₄ ^2– ; n=2, 3, 4, 6; z=1, 2) , --N. , (II).

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Previous paper of the series: G. Liptay, K. Burger, E. Papp Molnár, Sz. Szebeni, F. Ruff: J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem. 31 (1969) 2359.

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We are indebted to Miss é. Szabó for technical assistance.     

Complex study of nickel skeleton catalysts: V. Study of novel non-pyrophoric nickel skeleton catalysts by derivatograph

The structure and properties of non-pyrophoric skeleton catalysts prepared from NiSi, NiAlSi, NiMg and NiZn alloys have been studied—apart from other thermal methods—by means of the derivatograph.Our experimental results have contributed to the explanation of the non-pyrophoric behaviour of these catalysts. We demonstrated that the desorption of the hydrogen content in our catalysts is not accompanied by the oxidation of active nickel. This oxidation takes place only at higher temperatures, above 200°C, at a rate proportional to the amount of active nickel.Other constituents of the catalysts (adsorbed water, hydroxide content) were also determined from the experimental data. The outstandingly high Mg(OH)₂ content of the NiMg catalyst indicates that its structure is dissimilar: Mg(OH)₂ also acts as support for the catalyst.     

Thermal analysis of complexes of cadmium chloride picoline

The thermal decomposition of the, and- picoline complexes of cadmium were studied by means of TG-DTG-DTA. In connection with the preparation of the complex compounds, it was established that the ligand number was influenced by the reaction medium. The thermal decomposition took place stepwise, and intermediates were formed which could be isolated with a derivatograph by the freezing-in method. The structures and properties of these previously unknown compounds were investigated by far-IR spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffraction.

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Zusammenfassung Der thermische Zersetzungsprozess der Komplexverbindungen von Cadmiumchlorid mit-, - oder-Picolin wurde durch simultane TG-DTG-DTA im Derivatograph untersucht. Die Ligandenzahl der Komplexverbindungen wird durch das Reaktionsmedium bei der Präparation beeinflusst. Die thermische Zersetzung erfolgt stufenweise, Zwischenprodukte konnten mittels Derivatograph durch die Einfriermethode isoliert werden. Struktur und Eigenschaften dieser bisher unbekannten Verbindungen wurden durch Fern-IR-Spektroskopie und Röntgenpulverbeugung untersucht.

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Preparation and characterization of Mg(II)-, Ca(II) and Cd(II) complexes of 1,2-ethanediol and water

Mixed ligand complexes of different compositions were prepared with water, sulfate ion and 1,2-ethanediol as ligand. IR spectra and the thermoanalytical curves of the complexes were recorded. Oxygen atoms bound by one or two coordinate bonds to the metal ion, or by hydrogen-bonds in the crystal, were observed. As for the water molecule, 1,2-ethanediol molecules of crystal and monohydrate type were found, depending on the type of binding of the oxygen atoms.This revised version was published online in November 2005 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Modification of asbestos by siliconates

The ability of some siliconates to hydrophobize and modify the surface of different kinds of asbestos was studied. A 6 wt% aqueous solution of potassium methylsiliconate was used in various quantities. After treatment, the asbestos samples were analysed by IR-spectroscopy, TG-DTA and electron microscopy. Structural changes were found on the asbestos surface, including the appearance of chemical bonds. The studies revealed that the sorption and lyophilic properties of asbestos are lowered, these being the basic preconditions for its injurious action on health.     

Preparation,thermoanalytical and IR study of mixed ligand complexes formed in water-1,2-ethanediol- nickel(II)-sulfate systems

Summary Mixed ligand nickel(II) complexes of different compositions were prepared with water, sulfate ion and 1,2-ethanediol as ligands. The magnetic susceptibility data, the IR spectra and the thermoanalytical curves of the complexes were recorded. Oxygen atoms bound by one or two coordinate bonds to the metal ion, or by hydrogen-bonds in the crystal state were observed. All complexes are sensitive for moisture. The bis complex proved to be the more stable complex.