The Connection between Rf Anisotropy of Acoustically Excited NaCl Aqueous Solution and Debye Ionic Vibrational Potential

In this paper, we considered two phenomena in acoustically excited aqueous solutions of a strong electrolyte. These are the well-known Debye ionic vibrational potential (IVP), and radiofrequency anisotropy we discovered earlier , apparently, for the first time. Since both occur due to the accelerated motion of the solution, we have tried to combine them in one simple model. We have established that for a polarized UHF radio wave passed through a NaCl aqueous solution excited by an acoustic pulse the rotation angle of its vector E is proportional to the integral of the square of the observing IVP over time. An equivalent electrical circuit simulating the observed phenomena has been proposed and tested for physical feasibility. Several arguments are given in favour of the fluid-gyroscopic mechanism of RF anisotropy-related effects. We also found out that the IVP is practically independent of the vibrational velocity for frequencies below 10 kHz and it tends to zero at zero frequency. The latter is consistent with the law of conservation of energy but contradicts the incomplete existing theory.

Density and Viscosity of LiCl, LiBr, LiI and Kcl in Aqueous Methanol at 313.15K

The densities and viscosities of electrolytes are essential to understand many physicochemical processes that are taking place in the solution. In the present research, the densities and viscosities of lithium halides, LiX (X = Cl, Br, I ) and KCl in (0, 20, 40, 50, 60, 80 and 100) mass % of methanol + water at 313.15K were calculated employing experimental densities (ρ), the apparent molar volumes( ϕv) and limiting apparent molar volumes (0v) of the electrolytes. The (0v) of electrolyte offer insights into solute-solution interactions. In terms of the Jones-Dole equation for strong electrolyte solution, the experimental data of viscosity were explored. Viscosity coefficients A and B have been interpreted and discussed. The B-coefficient values in these systems increase with increase of methanol in the solvents mixtures. This implied that when the dielectric constant of the solvent decreases, so do the solvent-solvent interactions in these systems.

An Activated Potassium Phosphate Fertilizer Solution for Stimulating the Growth of Agricultural Plants

This study aimed to develop a sustainable industrial chemical engineering technology to improve the interaction between technology, plants, and soil in agriculture. The signaling crosstalk between H2O2 and NO and that between H2O2 and Ca2+ influence plant developmental and physiological processes. Many promising technologies for crop stimulation and protection are based on a thorough study of the environmental impact of various physical factors. A low-temperature, high-frequency plasma was generated via cathode high-frequency glow discharge and used for the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of a low concentration of the strong electrolyte KH2PO4, with an electrolysis-activated solution named Plasmolite. The Plasmolite solution yielded a Raman (red) scattering spectrum with a maximum at 1,640 cm−1, which was associated with hydrogen atom vibrations, and other bands at 875, 930, 1,050, and 1,123 cm−1, which were associated with the aqueous electrolyte solution plasma treatment. Based on the goal of producing an optimal H2O2 concentration of 100 μM, two types of seeds were exposed to a Plasmolite-based 2 × 10–5 M KH2PO4 solution moisturizing medium for three days. Approximately 92% of the spring spelled seeds (grade “Gremme”) that were exposed to this test solution sprouted, compared with 76% of the seeds exposed to a control solution. The spring rye seeds (grade “Onokhoyskaya”) that were exposed to the test solution sprouted at a rate of 90% compared with 75% in the control. The percentage of seeds that sprouted with a root length of more than 6 mm was approximately 80% for the test solution, compared to 50% for the control. Based on these results, the use of Plasmolite is considered to be promising for the production of activated H2O2 for protecting plants and stimulating growth, particularly for enhancing the functions of K and P2O5 of fertilizers.

Corrosion Inhibition of Carbon Steel Using Chitosan as an inhibitor in 3.5% NaCl Medium

Carbon steel is a metal that is widely used for the construction of industrial and marine applications. Hence, seawater is one of the corrosive mediums due to its Natrium Chloride (NaCl) content as a strong electrolyte. One method to control the corrosion rate is by adding the inhibitor. Chitosan has been chosen as inhibitor corrosion because of non-poisonous and green material. Corrosion inhibition of carbon steel in chitosan inhibitor presence in 3,5% NaCl medium was studied using potentiodynamic polarization technique. This study aims to understand the effect of temperature and inhibitor concentration on carbon steel's corrosion behavior. This study also determined adsorption constant value of chitosan on the carbon steel surface. The corrosion rate has been analyzed by using potentiodynamic polarization. Firstly, carbon steel is prepared by cutting them in cuboid shape by dimensions 4cmx 1cm x 3mm. Secondly, a 3.5 % sodium chloride solution is prepared by dilute NaCl crystal into demineralized water. The next step is inhibitor preparation by dissolve chitosan powder in the acid solution. The corrosion rate is analyzed in different temperatures, various from 30-70oC, and chitosan concentration varied from 0 to 250mg/l. The results showed that chitosan is a promising corrosion inhibitor in sodium chloride medium. The inhibition efficiency at 30oC reaches 84.92% with a chitosan concentration of 250 mg/L.

Electrochemical Degradation of Metoprolol Using Graphite-PVC Composite as Anode: Elucidation and Characterization of New by-products Using LC-TOF/MS

Metoprolol (MTP) is one of pharmaceuticals used for treatment of heart failure and hypertension. It was frequently detected in wastewater samples either influent or effluent. The application of graphite-PVC composite as anode was investigated for the degradation of metoprolol in the presence of strong electrolyte such as sodium chloride (NaCl). The degradation rate was strongly influenced by initial concentrations of metoprolol, NaCl concentration and applied voltage. An initial concentration of 2 mg/L was eliminated more than 95% after 30 min under optimum conditions; 5000 mg/L NaCl and 5 V. The consumption energy of the electrochemical reaction was 0.665 Wh/mg for metoprolol after 30 min. The kinetic rate constant of metoprolol could be ranged between 0.0016 and 0.0801 min-1. The electrochemical degradation efficiency of metoprolol and its by-products has been achieved. The degradation of metoprolol produced four transformated products as investigated and elucidated using liquid chromatography-time of flight/mass spectrometry. The proposed degradation pathway of metoprolol was schemed on the base of the identified intermediates. Resumen. El metoprolol (MTP) es uno de los fármacos utilizados para el tratamiento de la insuficiencia cardíaca y la hipertensión. Se detecta frecuentemente en muestras de aguas residuales, ya sea de afluentes o efluentes. Se investigó la aplicación del compuesto de grafito-PVC como ánodo para la degradación del metoprolol en presencia de un electrolito fuerte como el cloruro de sodio (NaCl). La velocidad de degradación depende de las concentraciones iniciales de metoprolol, la concentración de NaCl y el voltaje aplicado. Una concentración inicial de 2 mg/L de MTP fue eliminada con más del 95% después de 30 minutos en condiciones óptimas; 5000 mg/L de NaCl y 5 V. La energía de consumo de la reacción electroquímica fue de 0,665 Wh/mg para el metoprolol después de 30 min. La constante cinética de degradación metoprolol oscila entre 0.0016 y 0.0801 min-1. Se logró la eficiente degradación electroquímica del metoprolol y sus subproductos, ya que se detectaron cuatro subproductos electrogenerados según los resultados de cromatografía líquida - tiempo de vuelo/espectrometría de masas. La vía de degradación propuesta del metoprolol se esquematizó sobre la base de los productos intermedios identificados.

Neutralization Dialysis for Phenylalanine and Mineral Salt Separation. Simple Theory and Experiment

A simple non-steady state mathematical model is proposed for the process of purification of an amino acid solution from mineral salts by the method of neutralization dialysis (ND), carried out in a circulating hydrodynamic mode. The model takes into account the characteristics of membranes (thickness, exchange capacity and electric conductivity) and solution (concentration and components nature) as well as the solution flow rate in dialyzer compartments. In contrast to the known models, the new model considers a local change in the ion concentration in membranes and the adjacent diffusion layers. In addition, the model takes into consideration the ability of the amino acid to enter the protonation/deprotonation reactions. A comparison of the results of simulations with experimental data allows us to conclude that the model adequately describes the ND of a strong electrolyte (NaCl) and amino acid (phenylalanine) mixture solutions in the case where the diffusion ability of amino acids in membranes is much less, than mineral salts. An example shows the application of the model to predict the fluxes of salt ions through ion exchange membranes as well as pH of the desalination solution at a higher than in experiments flow rate of solutions in ND dialyzer compartments.

Concentration Dependencies of Diffusion Permeability of Anion-Exchange Membranes in Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Monosodium Phosphate, and Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate Solutions

The concentration dependencies of diffusion permeability of homogeneous (AMX-Sb and AX) and heterogeneous (MA-41 and FTAM-EDI) anion-exchange membranes (AEMs) is obtained in solutions of ampholytes (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3; monosodium phosphate, NaH2PO4; and potassium hydrogen tartrate, KHT) and a strong electrolyte (sodium chloride, NaCl). It is established that the diffusion permeability of AEMs increases with dilution of the ampholyte solutions, while it decreases in the case of the strong electrolyte solution. The factors causing the unusual form of concentration dependencies of AEMs in the ampholyte solutions are considered: (1) the enrichment of the internal AEM solution with multiply charged counterions and (2) the increase in the pore size of AEMs with dilution of the external solution. The enrichment of the internal solution of AEMs with multiply charged counterions is caused by the Donnan exclusion of protons, which are the products of protolysis reactions. The increase in the pore size is conditioned by the stretching of the elastic polymer matrix due to the penetration of strongly hydrated anions of carbonic, phosphoric, and tartaric acids into the AEMs.