Reactivity maximum

The catalysts are highly reactive maximum TOFs of >5000 h-1 at 277 K were measured for the hydrogenation of substrate 2 with catalysts of type 42. The reaction is mass transfer-limited at room temperature and, therefore, a value of 5000 IT1 represents a lower limit for the possible maximum TOF [31]. Full conversion was achieved with catalyst loadings as low as 0.01 mol% (substrate 2, catalyst 12 a). 

Of particular relevance here are the solid curves in Figure 7.4, which show the reactivity maximum and minimum obtained from the optimal solutions to Eq. (7.42). The reactivity maximum is seen to be substantially larger than any of the individual t Pj and to reach unity at significantly lower energies than any of these solutions. Of greater importance is that the reactivity minimum is, as predicted by the argument... 

On the basis of these considerations it has been concluded that under given reaction conditions (Lewis acid/solvent) the reactivity maximum is found for an alkylating system (RA7R+) that is approximately half-ionized [60,61]. Scheme 11 suggests that the electrophilic reactivity of RA" increases with increasing stabilization of R+ if only small equilibrium concentrations of carbocations are involved. In accord with this analysis, the relative alkylating abilities of alkyl chlorides have been found to be proportional to their ethanolysis rates (Fig. 2) [62]. The only compound that deviates from this correlation is trityl chloride which alkylates considerably more slowly than expected from its solvolysis rate. 

For the metal catalysed gasification, several authors report the occurrence of a reactivity maximum around X 0,7 with sodium or potassium eiuiched chars, But, up to date, no efforts have been undertaken to extend the kinetic relations provided by state-of-the-art random pore models, to account for the occurrence of the maximum around X 0,7. We believe that this late reactivity maximum results from catalyst accumulation (but not saturation) in the charcoal. 

The pore model is unable to describe this late reactivity maximum around X=0.7 as it foresees a possible maximum reactivity to occur only between 0 X < 0.393. In the literature, the late occurrence has been explained by intercalation of alkali metal species into the carbon stmeture, leading to a gradual release of active centres with conversion. We note, however, that intercalation effects have seldom been reported for charcoals (in contrast to graphite). In our opinion the cause for the "anomalous" reactivity behaviour stems from a combination of structural and catalytic phenomena emerging from the reaction mechanism involved. The most important mechanism proposed nowadays is the oxygen transfer mechanism in which the oxygen is extracted from the reactant gas (CO2) by the catalyst, which then supplies it in an active form to the carbon. 

In the literature it has been suggested that the late reactivity maximum around XssO.7 (see Figure 4A) results from the saturation of the carbon surface area with catalytically active alkali species, (See, e,g., Hamilton et al. ) This explanation, however, is not supported by the catalyst accumulation factors (= [l+(bt) ]) derived by us as we find them to rise steadily with increasing conversion degree (See Figure 4C). Catalyst saturation may be defined as a state where the charcoal surface area is covered entirely by a mono-layer of catalytic species. If we assume the extreme case that carbon, but not the added alkali species, is being removed from the charcoal, then, from the initial atom ratio it follows that saturation effects may be encountered, but not before ca. 88% of the carbon has been consumed by the gasification reaction. 

In fact, it is known that a shallow reactivity maximum is reached at a mole fraction of the two reactants of 0.5 [469]. This shows that these experimental conditions are far from the optimum. In addition, for Pdg (Fig. 1.96a) and Pd3o (Fig. 1.96b), the peak width of the CO2 transients is decreasing with increasing isotropic CO pressure. This can be understood by the competitive adsorption of the two reactants. When increasing the pressure of the less abundant reactant, in this case CO, the NO molecule is replaced more efficiently and the reaction can take place. Thus the reaction probability is increased leading to narrower transients. 

Feasibility studies have been performed to investigate the basic characteristics (transmutation rate, bumup reactivity, Doppler coefficient, sodium void reactivity, maximum linear heat rate, etc.) of a fast reactor core with MA transmutation, the following items were considered ... 

We conclude that each Lewis acid/solvent system can be represented by a characteristic graph as shown in Figure 6. An increase of Lewis acidity is associated with an increase of the reactivity maximum, which is simultaneously shifted towards less stabilized carbenium ions. In order to design conditions for Lewis acid promoted addition reactions we have to locate reactants and products on the abscissa of Figure 6 and then select conditions characterized by a graph with kpei (reactant) > k el (product). 

FIG.XIX-7. Reactivity, maximum fuel temperature, xenon concentration and thermal power of the reactor (BOL) after a depressurized... 

In the late 1980s attempts were made in California to shift fuel use to methanol in order to capture the air quaHty benefits of the reduced photochemical reactivity of the emissions from methanol-fueled vehicles. Proposed legislation would mandate that some fraction of the sales of each vehicle manufacturer be capable of using methanol, and that fuel suppHers ensure that methanol was used in these vehicles. The legislation became a study of the California Advisory Board on Air QuaHty and Fuels. The report of the study recommended a broader approach to fuel quaHty and fuel choice that would define environmental objectives and allow the marketplace to determine which vehicle and fuel technologies were adequate to meet environmental objectives at lowest cost and maximum value to consumers. The report directed the California ARB to develop a regulatory approach that would preserve environmental objectives by using emissions standards that reflected the best potential of the cleanest fuels. 

Substitution of fluorine into an organic molecule results in enhanced chemical stabiUty. The resulting chemical reactivity of adjacent functional groups is drastically altered due to the large inductive effect of fluorine. These effects become more pronounced as the degree of fluorine substitution is increased, especially on the same carbon atom. This effect demonstrates a maximum in fluorocarbons and their derivatives. 

Dow Fire and Explosion Index. The Dow Eire and Explosion Index (3) is a procedure usehil for determining the relative degree of hazard related to flammable and explosive materials. This Index form works essentially the same way as an income tax form. Penalties are provided for inventory, extended temperatures and pressures, reactivity, etc, and credits are appHed for fire protection systems, process control (qv), and material isolation. The complete procedure is capable of estimating a doUar amount for the maximum probable property damage and the business intermptionloss based on an empirical correlation provided with the Index. 

A typical oxidation is conducted at 700°C (113). Methyl radicals generated on the surface are effectively injected into the vapor space before further reaction occurs (114). Under these conditions, methyl radicals are not very reactive with oxygen and tend to dimerize. Ethane and its oxidation product ethylene can be produced in good efficiencies but maximum yield is limited to ca 20%. This limitation is imposed by the susceptibiUty of the intermediates to further oxidation (see Figs. 2 and 3). A conservative estimate of the lower limit of the oxidation rate constant ratio for ethane and ethylene with respect to methane is one, and the ratio for methanol may be at least 20 (115). 

The bimodal profile observed at low catalyst concentration has been explained by a combination of two light generating reactive intermediates in equihbrium with a third dark reaction intermediate which serves as a way station or delay in the chemiexcitation processes. Possible candidates for the three intermediates include those shown as "pooled intermediates". At high catalyst concentration or in imidazole-buffered aqueous-based solvent, the series of intermediates rapidly attain equihbrium and behave kineticaHy as a single kinetic entity, ie, as pooled intermediates (71). Under these latter conditions, the time—intensity profile (Fig. 2) displays the single maximum as a biexponential rise and fall of the intensity which is readily modeled as a typical irreversible, consecutive, unimolecular process ... 

Reactivity is measured by placing a standard quantity, 100 mL, of isopropyl alcohol in a 500- or 1000-mL Dewar flask equipped with a stirrer and a temperature-measuring device. The temperature of the alcohol is adjusted to 30°C. Thirty-six grams of the sample are added and the temperature is observed as a function of time from the addition until a maximum is reached. Reactivity is defined as the temperature rise divided by the time interval to reach this maximum. Other alcohols may also be used for measuring reactivity (30). 

Addition of dialkyl fumarates to DAP accelerates polymerization maximum rates are obtained for 1 1 molar feeds (41). Methyl aUyl fumarate [74856-71-6] (MAF), CgH QO, homopolymerizes much faster than methyl aUyl maleate [51304-28-0] (MAM) and gelation occurs at low conversion more cyclization occurs with MAM. The greater reactivity of the fumarate double bond is shown in copolymerization of MAF with styrene in bulk. The maximum rate of copolymerization occurs from monomer ratios, almost 1 1 molar, but no maximum is observed from MAM and styrene. Styrene hinders cyclization of both MAF and MAM. 

Because pulp bleaching agents are, for the most part, reactive oxidising agents, appropriate precautions must be taken in their handling and use. For example, it is important to ensure that the threshold limit values (TLV) (20) in Table 2 are not exceeded in the workplace air. These are airborne concentrations in either parts per million by volume under standard ambient conditions or mg per cubic meter of air. They "represent conditions under which it is beUeved that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed, day after day, without adverse effect" (20). TWA refers to a time-weighted average for an 8-h workday STEL is a short-term exposure limit or maximum allowable concentration to which workers can be continuously exposed for 15 minutes. 

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