Redox phase

In many biological systems, electron transfer takes place between redox couples present in media with different dielectric properties. Electrochemical studies at the ITIES enable one to address systematically the effect of polarization and specific properties of the electrolyte medium on the dynamics of electron transfer. This knowledge has particular relevance in processes involving redox phase transfer catalysis. 

The linkage of a-Bi2Mo30i2 to the Fe-Co-Mo-0 redox phase occurs through an epitaxial growth at the (010) and (100) faces of the cobalt molybdate lattice... 

Temperature- programmed reduction/ oxidation Reduction/reoxidation properties of redox phases in samples strong in detecting interactions between phases, in simple cases determination of energetics of reduction Nature of detected interactions remains to be elucidated no... 

The Nemst equation above for the dependence of the equilibrium potential of redox electrodes on the activity of solution species is also valid for uncharged species in the gas phase that take part in electron exchange reactions at the electrode-electrolyte interface. For the specific equilibrium process involved in the reduction of chlorine ... 

Sample Preservation Without preservation, many solid samples are subject to changes in chemical composition due to the loss of volatile material, biodegradation, and chemical reactivity (particularly redox reactions). Samples stored at reduced temperatures are less prone to biodegradation and the loss of volatile material, but fracturing and phase separations may present problems. The loss of volatile material is minimized by ensuring that the sample completely fills its container without leaving a headspace where gases can collect. Samples collected from materials that have not been exposed to O2 are particularly susceptible to oxidation reactions. For example, the contact of air with anaerobic sediments must be prevented. 

Emulsion Process. The emulsion polymerization process utilizes water as a continuous phase with the reactants suspended as microscopic particles. This low viscosity system allows facile mixing and heat transfer for control purposes. An emulsifier is generally employed to stabilize the water insoluble monomers and other reactants, and to prevent reactor fouling. With SAN the system is composed of water, monomers, chain-transfer agents for molecular weight control, emulsifiers, and initiators. Both batch and semibatch processes are employed. Copolymerization is normally carried out at 60 to 100°C to conversions of - 97%. Lower temperature polymerization can be achieved with redox-initiator systems (51). 

The nickel oxide modification obtained electrochemicaHy in KOH electrolyte contained potassium ion and its nickel oxidation level are higher than that of NiO 5. Conclusions regarding the transitions between the reduced and oxidized products within the two series are that the redox process was not reversible and although the oxidized phases of the P- and the y-nickel hydroxides differ in energy contents, differences in analyses and x-ray patterns are not significant. 

SOLID-PHASE REDOX REAGENTS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF BIO ANTIOXIDANTS AND TOTAL ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY... 

A closer analysis of die equilibrium products of the 1 1 mixture of methane and steam shows the presence of hydrocarbons as minor constituents. Experimental results for die coupling reaction show that the yield of hydrocarbons is dependent on the redox properties of the oxide catalyst, and the oxygen potential of the gas phase, as well as die temperamre and total pressure. In any substantial oxygen mole fraction in the gas, the predominant reaction is the formation of CO and the coupling reaction is a minor one. 

FP) in the aqueous phase. Subsequent separation of U and Pu depends on their differing redox properties (Fig. 31.3). The separations are far from perfect (see p. 1097), and recycling or secondary purification by ion-exchange techniques is required to achieve the necessary overall separations. 

BaAn" 03 (An = Th Am) all have the perovskite strueture and are obtained from the aetinide dioxide. In aeeord with normal redox behaviour, the Pa and U eompounds are only obtainable if O2 is rigorously exeluded, and the Am eompound if O2 is present. Aetinide dioxides also yield an extensive series of nonstoiehiometrie, mixed oxide phases in whieh a seeond oxide is ineorporated into the fluorite lattiee of the An02. The UO2/PUO2 system, for example, is of great importanee in the fuel of fast-breeder reaetors. 

Hydrochloric acid test 1 10% HCl 24 h in boiling solution 1. Appearance of sample after bending around mandril 2. Mass loss per unit area (a) Redox pxjtential = -I-0-32 (b) Corrosion potential = -0-2 0-1 1. Alloy-depleted area 2. Not for 0-phase... 

The presupposition is that parallel electrochemical reactions (i.e., ion or electron transfer) occur across the phase boundary, if the measured ions and interfering ions are both present in the solution. A redox process in which electrons pass the phase boundary is also considered an interfering electrochemical reaction. 

Three kinds of equilibrium potentials are distinguishable. A metal-ion potential exists if a metal and its ions are present in balanced phases, e.g., zinc and zinc ions at the anode of the Daniell element. A redox potential can be found if both phases exchange electrons and the electron exchange is in equilibrium for example, the normal hydrogen half-cell with an electron transfer between hydrogen and protons at the platinum electrode. In the case where a couple of different ions are present, of which only one can cross the phase boundary — a situation which may exist at a semiperme-able membrane — one obtains a so called membrane potential. Well-known examples are the sodium/potassium ion pumps in human cells. 

Two types of redox systems (Fig. 7) are used for batteries [14]. The standard potential (E°) of MnO 2 should be a good representation of the total energy of the oxide. For two-phase systems such as Pb02, Ag20, HgO, etc., the initial potential (E ) and middle potential (Em ) are equal to E°, from which we can calculate AF (-nFE°). For MnOz, a one-phase system, as shown in Fig. 7(A), the E (initial potential) cannot be used as E°. Ko-zawa proposed the middle potential (Em) of the S-shaped curve to be used as the E°... 

Figure 7. Two types of redox systems [14] (A) one-phase (MnO, V205, LiMn204,etc.) (B) two-phase (Pb02, Ag20, HgO, Zn, Pb.elc.)...

Redox initiation is commonly employed in aqueous emulsion polymerization. Initiator efficiencies obtained with redox initiation systems in aqueous media are generally low. One of the reasons for this is the susceptibility of the initially formed radicals to undergo further redox chemistry. For example, potential propagating radicals may be oxidized to carbonium ions (Scheme 3.44). The problem is aggravated by the low solubility of the monomers (e.g. M VIA. S) in the aqueous phase. 

The abbreviations for the investigation methods are also taken from the nomenclature of Sillen and Martel 1 (76) aiex = anion exchange cal = calorimetry ciex = cation exchange dis = distribution between two phases est = estimate red = e.m.f. with redox electrode sp = spectrophotometry. Our selected data, rather limited in number, arise from the present status of the IAEA assessment of inorganic complexes of the actinides (12). 

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