Investigation of Pr valence and relationship between bond covalency and T-c in Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3O7 (x = 0-1)

The valence of Pr and relationship between bond covalency and T-c in Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3O7 (x = 0-1) have been studied using complex chemical bond theory. The results indicate that the depression of superconductivity in Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3O7 can be reasonably explained by bond covalency difference for the bonds between CuO2 plane and CuO chain. T-c decreases with the decreasing of bond covalency difference and reaches zero when bond covalency difference is zero (or bond covalency in CuO2 exceeds that in CuO chain) at Pr concentration 0.55 and valence +3.30. These are in good agreement with the experiments and meanwhile suggest that the valence of Pr is + 3.30 in Y1-xPrxBa2Cu3O7. The results also indicate that for Pr valence less than +3.15, superconductivity always exists for whatever Pr concentration, whereas for Pr with a valence of +4.0, superconductivity disappears as soon as Pr concentration exceeds 0.19. This supports with the viewpoint that higher valence Pr will contribute more electrons to CuO2 plane, filling the mobile holes responsible for conduction. For PrBa2Cu3O7 with no Ba-site Pr, our calculation suggests that it will be a superconductor if the average valence of Pr is less than +3.15. (C) 1998 Published by Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

Dependence of superconducting temperature on chemical bond parameters in YBa2Cu3O6+delta (delta=0-1)

The chemical bond parameters, that is ionicities and average energy gaps, for all types of chemical bonds in YBa2Cu3O6+delta have been investigated with variation of oxygen content delta (delta = 0.0, 0.35, 0.45, 0.58, 0.64, 0.73, 0.78, 0.81, 0.95, 1.00). The theory used is the complex crystal chemical bond theory, which is the development of P-V-L theory. The two plateaus near 90 K and 60 K in superconducting transition temperatures, and the disappearance of superconductivity with the change of oxygen content, were reasonably explained by chemical bond parameters. The results also showed that the Cu-O chains play a vital role in the transition from non-superconductors to superconductors, and the highest transition temperature occurred when the plane-chain reached a coupling state. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Theoretical investigation of LaC3n+ (n = 0, 1, 2) clusters by density functional theory

LaC3n+ (n = 0, 1, 2) clusters have been studied using B3LYP (Becke 3-parameter-Lee-Yang-Parr) density functional method. The basis set is Dunning/ Huzinaga valence double zeta for carbon and [2s2p2d] for lanthanum, denoted LANL1DZ. Four isomers are presented for each cluster; two of them are edge binding isomers with C-2 upsilon symmetry, the other two are Linear chains with C-infinity upsilon symmetry. Meanwhile, two spin states for each isomer, that is, singlet and triplet for LaC3+, doublet and quartet for LaC3 and LaC32+, respectively, are also considered. Geometries, vibrational frequencies, infrared intensities, and other quantities are reported and discussed. The results indicate that at some spin states; the C-2 upsilon symmetry isomers are the dominant structures, while for the other spin states, linear isomers are energetically favored. (C) 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

La_(0.2)Ca_(0.8)MnO_3催化剂活性相的结构和形成机理

利用TG，DTA，XRD和XPS方法研究了La0.2Ca0.8MnO3催化剂的结构和形成机理．样品用La，Ca，Mn混合硝酸盐制备．随着焙烧温度的升高发生了一系列的固相反应，发现氨氧化催化剂催化活性与生成的CaMnO3含量成正比．在900℃制备的含有CaMnO3，La0.575Ca0.425MNO3，Mn2O3和La2O3的混合物是氨氧化最佳催化剂，活性相是CaMnO3，并具有大量的氧空穴.

BaCe_(1-x)RE_xO_(3-0.5x)的溶胶 - 凝胶法合成及离子导电性

用溶胶－凝胶法合成了系列钙钛矿结构的ＢａＣｅ１－ｘＲＥｘＯ３－０．５ｘ（ＲＥ＝Ｌａ，Ｎｄ，Ｓｍ，Ｅｕ，Ｇｄ，Ｄｙ，Ｈｏ，Ｅｒ和Ｙ）复合氧化物，通过ＸＲＤ和热分析对样品结构及生成过程进行了研究．测定了不同温度下样品的交流阻抗谱，讨论了稀土离子掺杂对ＢａＣｅＯ３电性质的影响．溶胶－凝胶法比固相反应法合成温度降低了６００～８００℃，稀土掺杂使ＢａＣｅＯ３离子导电率提高了１０～４０倍.

Structure, Stability and Vibrational Spectra of LaC_5~n(n=-1,0,+1) Clusters

用密度泛含方法研究了ＬａＣ５ｎ（ｎ＝－１，０，＋１）分子簇的结构和稳定性及振动光谱，对这个六原子体系提出了三种可能构型，点群结构为Ｃ２ｖ对称性．第一个构型为Ｌａ接在弯曲的Ｃ５链上，第二个是Ｌａ通过二个键与Ｃ５环相连第三个是Ｌａ通过一个键与Ｃ５环相连；结果表明，第一个构型即当Ｌａ接在弯曲的Ｃ５链上时能量最低．振动光谱分析指出，当ｎ＝－１时，第二个构型为局域极小值；当ｎ＝＋１时，第一个和第二个构型为局域极小值；对ｎ＝０，局域极小值没有找到.

Theoretical Investigation of LaC~n and La_2C~n(n=-1,0,+1)Clusters

用密度泛函方法研究了ＬａＣｎ及Ｌａ２Ｃｎ（ｎ＝－１，０，＋１）分子簇的结构和稳定性．对Ｌａ２Ｃｎ体系，提出了两种可能构型，其中一种具有Ｃ２ｖ对称性，另一种具有Ｄ∞ｈ对称性．计算结果表明，对Ｌａ２Ｃｎ，当ｎ＝＋１，－１时，线状结构最稳定，并且在ｎ＝＋１时，Ｃ２ｖ结构极不稳定有收敛向线状结构的趋势．而当ｎ＝０时，Ｃ２ｖ结构最稳定．最后还计算了ＬａＣ和Ｌａ２Ｃ分子簇的电子亲和势和离化能.

La_(0.9)Ni_2储氢合金的电化学性能

本文研究了稀土AB_2型非整比储氢合金La_(0.9)Ni_2的结构和电化学性能。结果表明,与LaNi_2储氢合金相比,La_(0.9)Ni_2合金显示了更易活化、更高的放电容量和突出的倍率性能,但荷电保持率较低。此外,合成工艺,退火处理和球磨对储氢合金的电极性能有很大影响。

Comparative study on the doping effect of 3d elements in Bi(1.5)Pb(0.2)Sr(2)Ca(2)Cu(2.8)M(0.2)O(y) (M=Sc,Ti,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni, or Zn)

With XRD, R-T, and ac chi measurements a comparative study on the doping effects of 3d elements in Bi(1.5)Pb(0.2)Sr(2)Ca(2)Cu(2.8)M(0.2)O(y) (M = Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, or Zn) has been carried out. The effects of the former five members are significantly different, both on phase formed and on T-c, from the latter four. It seems that the effect on phase stabilization correlates with the valency of the doped cation. In connection with the instability of the 2223 phase, the correlation has been discussed.

Relationship between the structure and catalytic activity of La2-xSrxNiO4-lambda(0<=x<=1) mixed oxides for NH3 oxidation

A series of samples having the composition of La2-xSrxNiO4(0 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 1) were prepared and used as catalysts for NH3 oxidation. It was found that the La and oxygen vacancies exist in the La2-xSrxNiO4-lambda(0 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 1). The unit cell volume decreases with the increase of x. For bath c and a parameters there appeared a turning point at x = 0.5. Doping with a lower valence cation Sr2+ in the case of La2NiO4 resulted in an increase of Ni3+, consequently the formation of oxygen vacancies, the increase of reducing ability and the increase of catalytic activity. In the oxygen TPD of La2-xSrxNiO4(0 less than or equal to x less than or equal to 1) appeared three peaks, the alpha' peak at about 400K was attributed to the surplus oxygen desorption, the a peak at 700K which approaches to a maxium at x = 0.6 was attributed to the oxygen adsorbed at oxygen vacancies. The beta peak at about 1000K which depends closely on the x and favors the catalytic activity was attributed to the reduction of Ni3+. The catalytic activity of La-2-x SrxNiO4 mixed oxides in the NH3 oxidation in general could be attributed to the extent of the redox reaction: 2Ni(2+) + O-2 + V-0(..) reversible arrow 2Ni(3+) + 20(-) where V-0(..) representes the oxygen vacancies and O- the oxygen species adsorbed at the vacancies.

SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND CATALYTIC BEHAVIOR OF LA2-XSRXCOO4+/-LAMBDA (X=0-2) IN COMPLETE OXIDATION

A series of mixed oxides La2-xSrxCoO4+/-lambda (x=0-2) with varying x values was synthesized. The crystal structure of this series of mixed oxides was studied by using XRD. The result showed that when x=0.25-1.5 the mixed oxides possessing K2NiF4 structure are formed. The valences of the transition metal Co and the relation between +/-lambda content and x value by using chemical analysis method have been measured, too. The redox property of this series of mixed oxides and different kinds of oxygen species were studied by IR, TPD, TPR, XPS and SEM methods. The catalytic activity in the complete oxidation of CO and CH4 was investigated and the relationships between the activity, composition and structure of the mixed oxides have been elucidated.

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study of LaMn1-xFexO3 (x=0-1) Oxides

The redox potential, surface composition and oxygen species of a series of complex oxides LaMn1-xFexO3 (x=0-1) having perovskite structure (ABO(3)) have been investigated by means of XI'S. The variation of binding energies referring to Mn2p and Fe 2p under different treatment offerred an obvious evidence of redox between Mn and Fe, which could be expressed as Mn4+ + Fe(3-delta)+ Mn(4-delta)+ Fe3+ Feat Through computer fit three kinds of adsorbed oxygen species (O-I, O-II, O-III) have been evaluated based on the XPS spectra of O1s. From the variation of contents of different oxygen species, it could be concluded that. the redox occuring in the surface might be related with the adsorbed oxygen species O-I and O-II, furthermore the possibility of transfer of electron between adsorption site and oxygen was also discussed.

复合氧化物LaMn_(1-x)Fe_xO_3(x=0-1)的XPS研究

用XPS方法研究了具有ABO3结构的LaMn1-xFexO3（x＝0－1）氧化物的氧化还原性能、表面组成和吸附氧种．样品经还原和再氧化处理后，Mn2p和Fe2p结合能的变化对Fe和Mn之间发生的氧化还原提供了明显的证据．可表示如下：Me4＋＋Fe（3－δ）→Mn（4－δ）＋＋Fe3＋通过计算机用三种氧物种（OⅠ，OⅡ和OⅢ）对O1s峰进行拟合，确定了每种氧物种的状态．同时，以氧物种含量随还原、再氧化的变化，确定了发生在表面上的氧化还原反应同OⅠ和OⅡ吸附氧物种有关．在此基础上，对吸附位与氧之间的电子转移过程进行了讨论.

La_(2—x)Sr_xCoO_4±λ(x=0～2)的合成,表征和完全氧化催化性能的研究

合成了x值不同的La_(2-x)Sr_xCoO_4±λ(x=0～2)系列复合氧化物.用XRD研究了这一系列氧化物的晶体结构,结果表明x在0.25～1.5之间可形成具有K_2NiF_4结构的复合氧化物.用化学分析方法测定了过渡金属Co的价态和±λ含量与x值的关系.用IR,TPD,TPR,XPS,SEM等方法研究了这类复合氧化物的氧化还原性能,所含不同氧种,考察了对CH_4,CO的完全氧化活性,并对其活性与化学组成及结构间的关系进行了讨论.

CRYSTAL-STRUCTURES AND MOSSBAUER-SPECTRA OF LAFE1-XMNXO3 AND LAFE1-XCOXO3 (X=0 TO 0.9)

The crystal structures and Mossbauer spectra of various mixed oxides LaFe1-xMnxO3 and LaFe1-xCoxO3 (x = 0 to 0.9) are determined and measured at room temperature. The results indicate that the crystal structure of both the La-Fe-Mn-O and the La-Fe-Co-O sy