Synthesis and x-ray structure of a highly symmetrical selenium-centered hexanuclear neodymium complex, [(Cp6Nd6Se13)-Nd-t](-) (Cp-t=eta(5)-(BuC5H4)-C-t)

The half-sandwich tert-buthylcyclopentadienyl neodymium complex [(CpNdCl2)-Nd-t(THF)(2)](2) (1) reacts with Na2Se5 to give organoneodymium polyselenide complex [Na(THF)(6)][(Cp6Nd6)-Nd-t(mu(6)-Se)(mu(2)-Se-2)(6)] (2) which has been characterized by X-ray crystallography.

Characterization of neodymium bisphthalocyanine Langmuir-Blodgett films for gas-sensibility

The deposition of Langmuir-Blodgett film of neodymium bisphthalocyanine derivatives is reported for the first time. Optical absorption data reveal that these films call be deposited in a reproducible manner; results are also presented showing the extreme sensitivity and selectivity of their electrical conductivity to NH3 in room temperature. The Nd bisphthalocyanine LB film is a sensitive, reproducible. rapid and stable gas sensor. Neodymium bisphthalocyanine derivatives will be candidates for thin film gas-sensitive materials. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.

Studies on extraction and mass transfer of samarium and neodymium in hollow fiber membrane (HFM) with HEH/EHP

The membranes of polyvinylidene fluoride, which were synthesized by our laboratory, were used to study the transfer and extraction performances of Nd(III) and Sm(III) with the extraction system of HEH/EHP-kerosene. The results show that the membrane material was suitable to the study on membrane extraction, and could offer a good transfer performance in the membrane construction parameters selected, The extraction reaction in the membrane module was the same as that in liquid-liquid process, HEH/EHP ammoniated for increasing the mass transfer coefficient was almost the same with increasing the concentration of HEH/EHP, and H+ was still transferred first at higher pH range of feed solution when HEH/EHP was ammoniated, The controlling model of the membrane extraction process was the diffusion model accompanied by interfacial reaction, The controlling function of interfacial reaction would increase gradually with the increasing of the membrane pore size. The mass transfer coefficient increased when extraction and stripping were carried out simultaneously.

Generation of chiral bis(cyclopentadienyl)neodymium Schiff base complex bearing internal C-C bond formation and hydrogen transfer

NdCl3 reacts with excess CpNa (Cp=Cyclopentadienyl) in THF, followed by sequent treatment with (S)-(+)-N-(1-phenylethyl)salicylideneamine led to the formation of title compound, [GRAPHICS] The X-ray structure determination shows that it is a dimer with internal C-C bond formation and hydrogen transfer between one of Cp ring and the C=N bond of Schiff base ligand. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science S.A.

An eta(6)-toluene complex of neodymium: [Nd(eta(6)-C6H5CH3)(AlCl4)(3)]

The Nd-III ion in hexa-mu-chloro-1:2 kappa(2)Cl;1:3 kappa(2)Cl;1:4 kappa(2)Cl-hexachloro-2 kappa(2)Cl,3 kappa(2)Cl,4 kappa(2)Cl- [1 (eta(6))- toluene] trialuminiumneodymium has distorted pentagonal bipyramidal coordination geometry. Five Cl atoms form the equatorial plane, and the toluene ring and the sixth Cl atom occupy the apical sites. The average Nd-C(eta(6)) and Nd-Cl distances are 2.926 (5) and 2.857 (1) Angstrom, respectively.

Heterogeneous nucleation effects of neodymium oxide on polyamide-1010

In this paper microcrystalline structures of polyamide-1010 (PA1010) mixed with neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) were studied by Wide Angle X-ray Diffraction (WAXD) and Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS). Crystallization behavior was investigated by DSC. The transition and relaxation of macromolecules in the crystalline phase were explored by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). It was revealed that neodymium oxide plays an important role in PA1010 crystallization as a heterogeneous nucleating agent. It can improve the crystallization rate, reduce crystallite size and introduce crystal imperfections. The microcrystalline structure was imposed by the addition of Nd2O3 However, the heterogeneous nucleation effect obviously does not exert its influence on the transition and relaxation of macromolecules in the crystalline phase.

gamma-Radiation damage to nylon 1010 containing neodymium oxide

A comparison of radiation damage to nylon 1010 (denoted nylon-a) and nylon 1010 containing neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) (denoted nylon-b) was made by DSC, WAXD, ESR and the determination of gel fractions. The results show that radiation damage to nylon-b is delayed, and radiation damage to nylon-a is more severe than that to nylon-b, due to the protection of the fold surface of the lamellae. Furthermore, the fact that the damage begins with the fold surface of the lamellae is confirmed. (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Limited

Electrochemical behavior of molybdotungsate heteropoly complex with neodymium K10H3[Nd(SiMo7W4O39)(2)]xH(2)O in aqueous solution

The voltammetric behavior of the titled compound (denoted as Nd (SiMo7W4)(2)(13-)) in aqueous solution had been studied. An unusual pH response was discussed. The adsorption of the anion on the dropping mercury electrode and a self-inhibition influence of the adsorbed anions on the redox process of those anions dissolved in solution were found. The electrocatalytic effects of the anion on the bromate reduction were investigated.

Electrochemical behavior of the molybdotungstate heteropoly complex with neodymium, K10H3[Nd(SiMo7W4O39)(2)]center dot xH(2)O in aqueous solution

The electrochemical behavior of the title compound (denoted Nd(SiMo7W4)(2)(13-)) in aqueous solution has been studied using cyclic voltammetry, sampled d.c. voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry and bulk electrolysis with coulometry, The stable pH range of Nd(SiMo7W4)(2)(13-) is determined with UV-visible spectra. In the potential range between 0.70 and -0.45 V vs. SCE, the anion in pH 3.8 aqueous solution undergoes one-, one-, two- and two-electron steps of four redox processes attributed to electron addition and removal from the molybdate-oxo framework. The adsorption of the anion on the dropping mercury electrode and a self-inhibition influence of the adsorbed anions on the redox process of those anions dissolved in solution are found. The unusual dependence of the formal potentials on pH is explained with the competition of the protonation and ion-pair formation due to the high negative charge of Nd(SiMo7W4)(2)(13-) and its reduced forms. The electrocatalytic effects of the anion on the bromate are investigated.

Isothermal crystallization studies on neodymium oxide filled nylon 6

Melt mixing of nylon 8 with neodymium oxide particles was carried out with a single-screw extruder. The crystal behaviors of plain nylon 6 and the neodymium oxide filled nylon 6 mixture were studied by means of isothermal crystallization kinetic analysis. Isothermal crystallization thermograms obtained by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were analyzed based on the Avrami equation. The neodymium oxide particles acted as a nucleating agent in the mixture. The overall rate of di-isothermal crystallization of the neodymium oxide filled nylon 6 mixture is higher than that of plain nylon 6. The mechanism and modes of plain nylon 6 were the same as those of neodymium oxide filled PA6 mixture.

SYNTHESIS, SOLUTION DYNAMICS AND X-RAY CRYSTAL-STRUCTURES OF NEODYMIUM-YLIDE COMPLEXES, [(C(5)H(4)R)(3)NDCH2P(ME)PH(2)] (R=H, BU(T))

The interaction of [(C(5)H(4)R)(2)NdCl.2LiCl] (R = H, Bu(t)) with one equivalent of Li[(CH2)(CH2)PPh(2)] in refluxing tetrahydrofuran gave the purplish-blue complex [(C(5)H(4)R)(3)NdCH2P(Me)Ph(2)] in 50% yield. The compounds have been fully characterized by analytical, spectroscopic and X-ray diffraction methods. Variable temperature P-31{H-1} NMR spectroscopy indicated the existence of the following equilibrium: [(C(5)H(4)R)(3)NdCH2P(Me)Ph(2)] + THF reversible arrow (C(5)H(4)R)(3)Nd(THF) + CH2=P(Me)Ph(2). At room temperature, the exchange between the coordinated and free ylide ligand is slow on the NMR time scale.

TRIS(TERT-BUTYLCYCLOPENTADIENYL)NEODYMIUM-MU-CHLORO-TRIS(TETRAHYDROFURAN)LITHIUM, [ND(ETA(5)-(T)BUCP)3(MU-CL)LI(THF)3]

The title complex, tris[2(eta5)-tert-butylcyclopentadi-enyl]-mu-chloro-1:2kappa2Cl-tris(tetrahydrofuran-1kappaO)lithiumneodymium, [Nd(C9H13)3(mu-Cl)Li(C4H8O)3], consists of the neutral moiety ((t)BuCp)3Nd linked to the cation [Li(thf)3]+ by a mu-Cl bridge

SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE OF NEODYMIUM COMPLEX OF 1-METHYL-1, 4, 7, 10-TETRAAZACYCLODODECANE

The complex [Nd(L)(CH3CN)(CF3SO3)3] has been synthesized. Where L = 1-methyl-1, 4, 7, 10-tetraazacycldodecane. The crystal structure of the complex has been determined by a four-circle X-ray diffractometer to a final deviation factor B value of 0.0370 and R(w) value of 0.0385 respectively. The crystal is triclinic system, space group P1BAR with a = 0.8738(2), b = 1.2870(3), c = 1.2900(3) nm, alpha = 85.63(2), beta = 87.25(2), gamma = 78.30(2)-degrees, V = 1.41571 (60) nm3, Z = 2, D(c) = 1.92 g/cm3. The neodymium ion is eight-coordinated to forming a distorted square antiprism.

SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURE AND SPECTRA PROPERTIES OF THE NEODYMIUM MOLYBDOGERMANATE HETEROPOLY COMPLEX

K7H6[Nd(GeMo11O39)2].18H2O was first synthesized and the crystal structure was determined. Crystal structure data are as follows: monolinic, space group P2(1)/n, a = 1.7095(4), b = 2.6895(3), c = 2.1214(5) nm, beta = 103.11 (2)-degrees, V = 9.4994(3) nm3, Z = 4, D(m) = 3.14g/cm3, D(c) = 3.05g/cm3, mu(MoK-alpha) = 43.7 cm-1. Experimental evidence and theoretical foundation of the method inferring the molecule structure of heteropoly compounds using their IR spectra were gaved by studying IR spectra properties of the complex with results of structural analysis. Electronic spectra prove that 4f-obital of Nd3+ take part in bonding in the complex.

SYNTHESIS AND CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE OF THE TRIS(CYCLOPENTADIENYL)PHENYL COMPLEX OF NEODYMIUM, (LI-BULLET-3DME)[(ETA-5-C5H5)3NDC6H5]

(Li.3DME)[eta(5)-C5H5)3NdC6H5], 1 was synthesized by the reaction of NdCl3.2LiCl, 2 equivalents of cyclopentadienylsodium and one equivalent of phenyllithium in THF at -78-degrees-C, and crystallized from THF and DME. The crystal structure of 1 was determined by X-ray diffraction method at -80-degrees-C. The crystal of 1 is triclinic, space group P1BAR with a = 15.752(6), b = 16.232(3), c = 23.038(7) angstrom, alpha = 108.81(2), beta = 93.31(3), gamma = 108.38(2)-degrees, Z = 6 and D = 1.33 g/cm3. Least-squares refinement (5732 observed reflections) led to a final R of 0.053. The complex consists of disconnected ion pairs of (Li.3DME)+ and [(eta(5)-C5H5)3NdC6H5]-. The neodymium atom was connected to three eta(5)-bonded cyclopentadienyls and one sigma-bonded phenyl in a distorted tetrahedral arrangement with Nd-C(sigma-) 2.593(17), 2.613(13) and 2.601(13) angstrom.