RESEARCH ON CHARACTERISTICS OF TRANSITION ELEMENTS IN SOLUTION. 1. STUDIES ON RHODIUM CHEMISTRY, WITH A NOTE ON PALLADIUM. 2. STUDIES ON RUTHENIUM CHEMISTRY

Abstract

Systematic studies were made on the preparation and characterization of halogenide-free rhodium sulfate and perchlorate solutions. Improved methods of preparation and analysis were worked out. Some redox emfs for Rh(III, V) mixtures are given. They do not correspond to real equilibrium, but the apparent standard electrode potential in 0.5 - 1 M HClO4 is around 1.42 V. Absorption spectra are given for the solution prepared. Pure palladium(II) perchlorate and sulfate solutions were prepared by precipitating first - with HClO4 hydrous palladium oxide from a clear alkaline solution of Pd(NO3)2 and then dissolving the precipitate in cold HClO4 (H2SO4). Redox reactions of Ru in 1 M H2SO4 medium were studied: The oxidation number was varied step wise by chemical means (Ti(III), Cr(II), Ce(IV)) or coulometrically, and e was measured. The resulting curves bring out the existence of slow, irreversible reactions, and of polynuclear species of mixed oxidation number.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0404521

Entities

People

  • Clara Berecki-biedermann
  • Derek C. Lewis
  • Felipe Brito

Organizations

  • Royal Institute of Technology

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  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Contracts
  • Crystal Structure
  • Diagrams
  • Electrodes
  • Equations
  • High Temperature
  • Hydroxides
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Oxidation Reduction Reactions
  • Protons
  • Transition Metals

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  • Chemistry

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  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Organic Chemistry