In this paper, we analyze the enthalpy, enthalpy energy density, thermodynamic volume, and the equation of state of a modified white hole. We obtain new possible mathematical connections with some sectors of Number Th...In this paper, we analyze the enthalpy, enthalpy energy density, thermodynamic volume, and the equation of state of a modified white hole. We obtain new possible mathematical connections with some sectors of Number Theory, Ramanujan Recurring Numbers, DN Constant and String Theory, that enable us to extract the quantum geometrical properties of these thermodynamic equations and the implication to the quantum vacuum spacetime geometry of our early universe as they act as the constraints to the nature of quantum gravity of the universe.展开更多
We model the universe as a white hole, and in the process we perform detailed analysis of the enthalpy equation of the modified white hole, and we get a much detailed picture of when and how did;quantum gravity (cosmo...We model the universe as a white hole, and in the process we perform detailed analysis of the enthalpy equation of the modified white hole, and we get a much detailed picture of when and how did;quantum gravity (cosmology) phase, inflationary phase, and the acceleration phase of the universe happened. We determine the field equations of the modified white hole and evolve the scale factor and compare the evolution to the thermodynamic properties of the universe. We also illustrate that the strong energy condition is violated, but both the null energy condition and the strong cosmic censorship are not violated. Lastly, we couple the enthalpy to the Bose-Einstein condensate at extremely low entropy at the quantum gravity (cosmology) regime. Thereafter, we determine the unstable condition of the Bose-Einstein quantum equation which we interpret as the moment when the big bang occurred.展开更多
The thermodynamic properties of different geometric structures of 1,2-cyclohexanediol which were rarely reported in literature, such as combustion enthalpy, formation enthalpy, melting enthalpy and heat ca-pacities, w...The thermodynamic properties of different geometric structures of 1,2-cyclohexanediol which were rarely reported in literature, such as combustion enthalpy, formation enthalpy, melting enthalpy and heat ca-pacities, were determined by NETZSCH DSC 204 Scanning Calorimeter. The relationship between the melting point and the composition for the mixture system of cis-1,2-cyclohexanediol and trans-1,2-cyclohexanediol was investigated and corresponding phase diagram was obtained. 'The melting enthalpies of both cis-1,2-cyclohexanediol and trans-1,2-cyclohexanediol are 20.265kJ·mol-1 and 16.368kJ·mol-1 respectively. The standard combustion enthalpies of cia- and trans-1,2-cyclohexaneddiol were determined by calorimeter. They are respec-tively -3507.043 kJ·mol-1 and - 3497.8 kJ·mol-1 at 298.15 K.The standard formation enthalpies are respectively 568.997 kJ·mol-1 and 578.240 kJ·mol-1 for cia- and trans -1,2-cyclohexaneddiol.展开更多
Quantum chemical calculations were used to estimate the bond dissociation energies (BDEs) for 13 substituted chlorobenzene compounds. These compounds were studied by the hybrid density functional theory (B3LYP, B3P...Quantum chemical calculations were used to estimate the bond dissociation energies (BDEs) for 13 substituted chlorobenzene compounds. These compounds were studied by the hybrid density functional theory (B3LYP, B3PW91, B3P86) methods together with 6-31G^** and 6-311G^** basis sets. The results show that B3P86/6-311G^** method is the best method to compute the reliable BDEs for substituted chlorobenzene compounds which contain the C-C1 bond. It is found that the C-C1 BDE depends strongly on the computational method and the basis sets used. Substituent effect on the C-C1 BDE of substituted chlorobenzene compounds is further discussed. It is noted that the effects of substitution on the C-C1 BDE of substituted chlorobenzene compounds are very insignificant. The energy gaps between the HOMO and LUMO of studied compounds estimate the relative thermal stability ordering are also investigated and from this data we of substituted chlorobenzene compounds.展开更多
In this work, the group contribution method of Chickos et al. was applied to estimate the fusion enthalpy of isonicotinic acid, and the obtained result(29.2 k J·mol^(-1)) showed a large difference with the value(...In this work, the group contribution method of Chickos et al. was applied to estimate the fusion enthalpy of isonicotinic acid, and the obtained result(29.2 k J·mol^(-1)) showed a large difference with the value(135 k J·mol^(-1)) as reported from literatures and as determined by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). The results of DSC/TG measurement showed that the phase transition of isonicotinic acid from 187.27 °C to277.47 °C underwent a sublimation process, with a sublimation enthalpy of 128.03 k J·mol^(-1). An efficient analytical technique combining pyrolysis and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry(Py-GC/MS) was used to prove this conclusion.展开更多
The complexes of hydrous copper chloride and copper nitrate with 2-amino-4,6-dimethylpyrimidine(ADMP) were prepared via reflux in alcohol. The compositions of the complexes were identified as Cu(ADMP) 2Cl 2·2H 2O...The complexes of hydrous copper chloride and copper nitrate with 2-amino-4,6-dimethylpyrimidine(ADMP) were prepared via reflux in alcohol. The compositions of the complexes were identified as Cu(ADMP) 2Cl 2·2H 2O(b) and Cu(ADMP)(NO 3) 2·H 2O(c) by chemical and elemental analyses. The complexes were characterized by IR, XPS, 1H NMR and TG-DTG techniques. The constant-volume combustion energies of ADMP and the complexes, Δ c E , were determined by a precise rotating-bomb calorimeter at 298 15 K. They were (-3664 53±1 18), (-4978 47±2 72) and (-1696 70±1 36) kJ/mol, respectively. Their standard enthalpies of combustion, Δ c H 0 m, and standard enthalpies of formation, Δ f H 0 m, were calculated to be (-3666 39±1 18), (-4977 23±2 72), (-1691 12±1 36) kJ/mol and (19 09±1 43), (-2041 80±3 29), (-2397 24±1 65) kJ/mol, respectively.展开更多
Soil enthalpy (H) contains the combined effects of both soil moisture (w) and soil temperature (T) in the land surface hydrothermal process. In this study, the sensitivities of H to w and T are investigated usin...Soil enthalpy (H) contains the combined effects of both soil moisture (w) and soil temperature (T) in the land surface hydrothermal process. In this study, the sensitivities of H to w and T are investigated using the multi-linear regression method. Results indicate that T generally makes positive contributions to H, while w exhibits different (positive or negative) impacts due to soil ice effects. For example, w negatively contributes to H if soil contains more ice; however, after soil ice melts, w exerts positive contributions. In particular, due to lower w interannual variabilities in the deep soil layer (i.e., the fifth layer), H is more sensitive to T than to w. Moreover, to compare the potential capabilities of H, w and T in precipitation (P) prediction, the Huanghe-Huaihe Basin (HHB) and Southeast China (SEC), with similar sensitivities of H to w and T, are selected. Analyses show that, despite similar spatial distributions of H-P and T-P correlation coefficients, the former values are always higher than the latter ones. Furthermore, H provides the most effective signals for P prediction over HHB and SEC, i.e., a significant leading correlation between May H and early summer (June) P. In summary, H, which integrates the effects of T and w as an independent variable, has greater capabilities in monitoring land surface heating and improving seasonal P prediction relative to individual land surface factors (e.g., T and w).展开更多
Benchmark calculations on the molar atomization enthalpy, geometry, and vibrational frequencies of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) have been performed by using relativistic density functional theory (DFT) with various ...Benchmark calculations on the molar atomization enthalpy, geometry, and vibrational frequencies of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) have been performed by using relativistic density functional theory (DFT) with various levels of relativistic effects, different types of basis sets, and exchange-correlation functionals. Scalar relativistic effects are shown to be critical for the structural properties. The spin-orbit coupling effects are important for the calculated energies, but are much less important for other calculated ground-state properties of closed-shell UF6. We conclude through systematic investigations that ZORA- and RECP-based relativistic DPT methods are both appropriate for incorporating relativistic effects. Comparisons of different types of basis sets (Slater, Gaussian, and plane-wave types) and various levels of theoretical approximation of the exchange-correlation functionals were also made.展开更多
Based on thermoelectrochemical equation for an electrode reaction, the entropy change of it can be obtained by the thermoelectrochemical technology(TECT). The entropy changes of Fe(CN)-36/Fe(CN)-46,H+/H2(P0), Cu+2/Cu...Based on thermoelectrochemical equation for an electrode reaction, the entropy change of it can be obtained by the thermoelectrochemical technology(TECT). The entropy changes of Fe(CN)-36/Fe(CN)-46,H+/H2(P0), Cu+2/Cu and Zn+2/Zn electrode reaction systems and the dilute enthalpies of the H+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions under the ion concentrations studied have been determined by a specially designed thermoelectrochemical equipment. The enthalpy change and entropy change for the five systems at unlimitedly diluted concentrations agree well with the literature.展开更多
This paper reports that the low-temperature heat capacities of pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid were measured by a precision automatic calorimeter over a temperature range from 78 K to 380 K. A polynomial equation of he...This paper reports that the low-temperature heat capacities of pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid were measured by a precision automatic calorimeter over a temperature range from 78 K to 380 K. A polynomial equation of heat capacities as a function of temperature was fitted by the least-squares method. Based on the fitted polynomial, the smoothed heat capacities and thermodynamic functions of the compound relative to the standard reference temperature 298.15 K were calculated and tabulated at intervals of 5 K. The constant-volume energy of combustion of the compound was determined by means of a precision rotating-bomb combustion calorimeter. The standard molar enthalpy of combustion of the compound was derived from the constant-volume energy of combustion. The standard molar enthalpy of formation of the compound was calculated from a combination of the datum of the standard molar enthalpy of combustion of the compound with other auxiliary thermodynamic quantities through a Hess thermochemical cycle.展开更多
To investigate the enthalpy relaxation behavior of maltitol glass system,differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) was used to obtain the specific heat capacity[C p(T)] near the glass transition temperature(T g) at...To investigate the enthalpy relaxation behavior of maltitol glass system,differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) was used to obtain the specific heat capacity[C p(T)] near the glass transition temperature(T g) at different cooling rates ranged between 1 and 20 K/min.Three phenomenological models of enthalpy relaxation,ToolNarayanaswamy-Moynihan(TNM) model,Adam-Gibbs-Vogel(AGV) model and Gómez Ribelles(GR) model,were used to simulate the experimental data.The models' parameters were obtained via a curve-fitting method.The results indicate that TNM and AGV models gave the almost identical prediction powers and can reproduce the curves of experimental C p(T) very well.However,the prediction power of GR model evolved from configurational entropy approach is not so good as those of TNM and AGV models.In particular,the metastable limit state parameter(δ) introduced by Gómez Ribelles has insignificant effect on the enthalpy relaxation of the small molecular hydrogen-bonding glass system.展开更多
This paper reports the measurements of enthalpies of natural gas hydrates in typical natural gas mixture containing methane, ethane, propane and iso-butane at pressure in the vicinity of 2000 kPa (300 psi) and 6900 kP...This paper reports the measurements of enthalpies of natural gas hydrates in typical natural gas mixture containing methane, ethane, propane and iso-butane at pressure in the vicinity of 2000 kPa (300 psi) and 6900 kPa(1000psi). The measurements were made in a multi-cell differential scanning calorimeter using modified high pressure cells. The enthalpy of water and the enthalpy of dissociation of the gas hydrate were determined from the calorimeter response during slow temperature scanning at constant pressure. The amount of gas released from the dissociation of hydrate was determined from the pumped volume of the high pressure pump. The occupation ratio (mole ratio) of the water to gas and the enthalpy of hydrate formation are subject to uncertainty of 1.5%.The results show that the enthalpy of hydrate formation and the occupation ratio are essentially independent of pressure.展开更多
The vapor pressures of n-butyl carbamate were measured in the temperature range from 372.37 K to 479.27 K and fitted with Antoine equation. The compressibility factor of the vapor was calculated with the Virial equati...The vapor pressures of n-butyl carbamate were measured in the temperature range from 372.37 K to 479.27 K and fitted with Antoine equation. The compressibility factor of the vapor was calculated with the Virial equation and the second virial coefficient was determined by the Vetere model. Then the standard enthalpy of vaporization for n-butyl carbamate was estimated. The heat capacity was measured for the solid state(299.39–324.2 K) and liquid state(336.65–453.21 K) by means of adiabatic calorimeter. The standard enthalpy of formation ΔfH[crystal(cr),298.15 K] and standard entropy S(crystal,298.15 K) of the substance were calculated on the basis of the gas-phase standard enthalpy of formation ΔfH(g,298.15 K)and gas-phase standard entropy S(g,298.15 K), which were estimated by the Benson method. The results are acceptable, validated by a thermochemical cycle.展开更多
The partial and the integral enthalpies of mixing of liquid Al-Cr and Ni-Cr binary alloys have been determined by high temperature isoperibolic calorimetry at 1723±5 K and 1729±5 K, respectively. The results...The partial and the integral enthalpies of mixing of liquid Al-Cr and Ni-Cr binary alloys have been determined by high temperature isoperibolic calorimetry at 1723±5 K and 1729±5 K, respectively. The results were analytically described by the thermodynamically adapted power series (TAPS). The enthalpies of mixing values for both binary liquid melts are small and negative and in good agreement with the available literature data. Minima of the mixing enthalpies of liquid Al-Cr and Ni-Cr alloys are -7.0 kJ·mol-1 at 46 at. pct Cr and -3.0 kJ·mol-1 at 37 at. pct Cr, respectively.展开更多
Over 100 human thermal indices have been developed to predict the combined thermal impact on the body.In principle,these indices based on energy thermal budget equations should not only be the most complex but also be...Over 100 human thermal indices have been developed to predict the combined thermal impact on the body.In principle,these indices based on energy thermal budget equations should not only be the most complex but also be the most accurate.However,the simple indices based on algebraic or statistical models[e.g.,the wet-bulb globe temperature(WBGT)]continue to be the most popular.A new heat stress index,the enthalpy dry-bulb temperature(EnD)for indoor environments is developed and validated in this study.The EnD index is unique in that it uses the air specific enthalpy,not the wet-bulb temperature,to measure the latent heat transfer from the skin to the surrounding environment.Theoretically,the EnD index can be treated as the equivalent temperature based on the convective heat transfer coefficient h_(c).Comparison is made between the EnD index and the widely used WBGT index based on the experimental data taken from three independent studies available in the scientific literature.The results show that the EnD index can reduce the overestimation of the dry-bulb air temperature and thus reduce heat stress in most cases,especially for hot and humid environments.It can be concluded that the EnD index has the potential to replace the WBGT index as the standard heat stress index in the future.展开更多
In this work, we present results of an investigation of environmental precursors of infectious epidemic of dengue fever in the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, obtained by a numerical model with repres...In this work, we present results of an investigation of environmental precursors of infectious epidemic of dengue fever in the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, obtained by a numerical model with representation of infection and reinfection of the population. The period considered extend between 2000 and 2011, in which it was possible to pair meteorological data and the reporting of dengue patients worsening. These data should also be considered in the numerical model, by assimilation, to obtain simulations of Dengue epidemics. The model contains compartments for the human population, for the vector Aedes aegypti and four virus serotypes. The results provide consistent evidence that worsening infection and disease outbreaks are due to the occurrence of environmental precursors, as the dynamics of the accumulation of water in the breeding and energy availability in the form of metabolic activation enthalpy during pre-epidemic periods.展开更多
To further explore enthalpy-based sea-ice assimilation, a one-dimensional (1D) enthalpy sea-ice model is implemented into a simple pycnocline prediction model. The 1D enthalpy sea-ice model includes the physical pro...To further explore enthalpy-based sea-ice assimilation, a one-dimensional (1D) enthalpy sea-ice model is implemented into a simple pycnocline prediction model. The 1D enthalpy sea-ice model includes the physical processes such as brine expulsion, flushing, and salt diffusion. After being coupled with the atmosphere and ocean components, the enthalpy sea-ice model can be integrated stably and serves as an important modulator of model variability. Results from a twin experiment show that the sea-ice data assimilation in the enthalpy space can produce smaller root-mean-square errors of model variables than the traditional scheme that assimilates the observations of ice concentration, especially for slow-varying states. This study provides some insights into the improvement of sea-ice data assimilation in a coupled general circulation model.展开更多
The effect of two dissolved inorganic salts,cadmium chloride CdCl2 and ammonium chloride NH4Cl,on the excess enthalpy of mixing(HE) of the binary system methanol + benzene measured at 303.15 K using an iso-thermal dis...The effect of two dissolved inorganic salts,cadmium chloride CdCl2 and ammonium chloride NH4Cl,on the excess enthalpy of mixing(HE) of the binary system methanol + benzene measured at 303.15 K using an iso-thermal displacement calorimeter with vapor space is investigated in the present work. Compared to the salt-free system,a decreasing trend in the endothermicity of HE values is significant with the addition of CdCl2 salt but the decrease in the HE values is insignificantly smaller with the addition of NH4Cl salt. The experimental values of the enthalpy of mixing are fitted into a Redlich-Kister equation and the deviations in the values and the parameters are reported. The importance of the solute-solvent interactions and the solvent-solvent interactions are demonstrated from the increasing excess enthalpy of mixing values in the positive direction with the increase of salt concentration.展开更多
The molar entropy(OS)and molar enthalpy(△H)for the denaturation event that triggers cutaneous erythema was determined to be △S=190J/(mole K)and△H=146.9×10^(3) J/mole.The experiment involved placing heated wate...The molar entropy(OS)and molar enthalpy(△H)for the denaturation event that triggers cutaneous erythema was determined to be △S=190J/(mole K)and△H=146.9×10^(3) J/mole.The experiment involved placing heated water against the skin of the forearm,for a range of termperatures and exposure times.Exposing the skin to 45℃ for 22 s was at the threshold for producing erythema,which was similar to the threshold for a slight degree of pain.展开更多
文摘In this paper, we analyze the enthalpy, enthalpy energy density, thermodynamic volume, and the equation of state of a modified white hole. We obtain new possible mathematical connections with some sectors of Number Theory, Ramanujan Recurring Numbers, DN Constant and String Theory, that enable us to extract the quantum geometrical properties of these thermodynamic equations and the implication to the quantum vacuum spacetime geometry of our early universe as they act as the constraints to the nature of quantum gravity of the universe.
文摘We model the universe as a white hole, and in the process we perform detailed analysis of the enthalpy equation of the modified white hole, and we get a much detailed picture of when and how did;quantum gravity (cosmology) phase, inflationary phase, and the acceleration phase of the universe happened. We determine the field equations of the modified white hole and evolve the scale factor and compare the evolution to the thermodynamic properties of the universe. We also illustrate that the strong energy condition is violated, but both the null energy condition and the strong cosmic censorship are not violated. Lastly, we couple the enthalpy to the Bose-Einstein condensate at extremely low entropy at the quantum gravity (cosmology) regime. Thereafter, we determine the unstable condition of the Bose-Einstein quantum equation which we interpret as the moment when the big bang occurred.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(No.0211020800)
文摘The thermodynamic properties of different geometric structures of 1,2-cyclohexanediol which were rarely reported in literature, such as combustion enthalpy, formation enthalpy, melting enthalpy and heat ca-pacities, were determined by NETZSCH DSC 204 Scanning Calorimeter. The relationship between the melting point and the composition for the mixture system of cis-1,2-cyclohexanediol and trans-1,2-cyclohexanediol was investigated and corresponding phase diagram was obtained. 'The melting enthalpies of both cis-1,2-cyclohexanediol and trans-1,2-cyclohexanediol are 20.265kJ·mol-1 and 16.368kJ·mol-1 respectively. The standard combustion enthalpies of cia- and trans-1,2-cyclohexaneddiol were determined by calorimeter. They are respec-tively -3507.043 kJ·mol-1 and - 3497.8 kJ·mol-1 at 298.15 K.The standard formation enthalpies are respectively 568.997 kJ·mol-1 and 578.240 kJ·mol-1 for cia- and trans -1,2-cyclohexaneddiol.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.10774039).
文摘Quantum chemical calculations were used to estimate the bond dissociation energies (BDEs) for 13 substituted chlorobenzene compounds. These compounds were studied by the hybrid density functional theory (B3LYP, B3PW91, B3P86) methods together with 6-31G^** and 6-311G^** basis sets. The results show that B3P86/6-311G^** method is the best method to compute the reliable BDEs for substituted chlorobenzene compounds which contain the C-C1 bond. It is found that the C-C1 BDE depends strongly on the computational method and the basis sets used. Substituent effect on the C-C1 BDE of substituted chlorobenzene compounds is further discussed. It is noted that the effects of substitution on the C-C1 BDE of substituted chlorobenzene compounds are very insignificant. The energy gaps between the HOMO and LUMO of studied compounds estimate the relative thermal stability ordering are also investigated and from this data we of substituted chlorobenzene compounds.
文摘In this work, the group contribution method of Chickos et al. was applied to estimate the fusion enthalpy of isonicotinic acid, and the obtained result(29.2 k J·mol^(-1)) showed a large difference with the value(135 k J·mol^(-1)) as reported from literatures and as determined by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). The results of DSC/TG measurement showed that the phase transition of isonicotinic acid from 187.27 °C to277.47 °C underwent a sublimation process, with a sublimation enthalpy of 128.03 k J·mol^(-1). An efficient analytical technique combining pyrolysis and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry(Py-GC/MS) was used to prove this conclusion.
基金Supported by the Education Ministry Foundation of Shaanxi Province(No.HF0 130 4 )
文摘The complexes of hydrous copper chloride and copper nitrate with 2-amino-4,6-dimethylpyrimidine(ADMP) were prepared via reflux in alcohol. The compositions of the complexes were identified as Cu(ADMP) 2Cl 2·2H 2O(b) and Cu(ADMP)(NO 3) 2·H 2O(c) by chemical and elemental analyses. The complexes were characterized by IR, XPS, 1H NMR and TG-DTG techniques. The constant-volume combustion energies of ADMP and the complexes, Δ c E , were determined by a precise rotating-bomb calorimeter at 298 15 K. They were (-3664 53±1 18), (-4978 47±2 72) and (-1696 70±1 36) kJ/mol, respectively. Their standard enthalpies of combustion, Δ c H 0 m, and standard enthalpies of formation, Δ f H 0 m, were calculated to be (-3666 39±1 18), (-4977 23±2 72), (-1691 12±1 36) kJ/mol and (19 09±1 43), (-2041 80±3 29), (-2397 24±1 65) kJ/mol, respectively.
基金jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41230422 and 41625019)the Special Fund for Research in the Public Interest of China (Grant No. GYHY201206017)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, China (Grant Nos. BK20130047 and BK20151525)the Research Innovation Program for College Graduates of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. KYLX 0823)a project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
文摘Soil enthalpy (H) contains the combined effects of both soil moisture (w) and soil temperature (T) in the land surface hydrothermal process. In this study, the sensitivities of H to w and T are investigated using the multi-linear regression method. Results indicate that T generally makes positive contributions to H, while w exhibits different (positive or negative) impacts due to soil ice effects. For example, w negatively contributes to H if soil contains more ice; however, after soil ice melts, w exerts positive contributions. In particular, due to lower w interannual variabilities in the deep soil layer (i.e., the fifth layer), H is more sensitive to T than to w. Moreover, to compare the potential capabilities of H, w and T in precipitation (P) prediction, the Huanghe-Huaihe Basin (HHB) and Southeast China (SEC), with similar sensitivities of H to w and T, are selected. Analyses show that, despite similar spatial distributions of H-P and T-P correlation coefficients, the former values are always higher than the latter ones. Furthermore, H provides the most effective signals for P prediction over HHB and SEC, i.e., a significant leading correlation between May H and early summer (June) P. In summary, H, which integrates the effects of T and w as an independent variable, has greater capabilities in monitoring land surface heating and improving seasonal P prediction relative to individual land surface factors (e.g., T and w).
基金NKBRSF (2006CB932305, 2007CB815200) and NNSFC (20525104).The calculations were partially performed using an HP Itanium2 cluster at Tsinghua National Laboratory for Information Science and Technology
文摘Benchmark calculations on the molar atomization enthalpy, geometry, and vibrational frequencies of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) have been performed by using relativistic density functional theory (DFT) with various levels of relativistic effects, different types of basis sets, and exchange-correlation functionals. Scalar relativistic effects are shown to be critical for the structural properties. The spin-orbit coupling effects are important for the calculated energies, but are much less important for other calculated ground-state properties of closed-shell UF6. We conclude through systematic investigations that ZORA- and RECP-based relativistic DPT methods are both appropriate for incorporating relativistic effects. Comparisons of different types of basis sets (Slater, Gaussian, and plane-wave types) and various levels of theoretical approximation of the exchange-correlation functionals were also made.
文摘Based on thermoelectrochemical equation for an electrode reaction, the entropy change of it can be obtained by the thermoelectrochemical technology(TECT). The entropy changes of Fe(CN)-36/Fe(CN)-46,H+/H2(P0), Cu+2/Cu and Zn+2/Zn electrode reaction systems and the dilute enthalpies of the H+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions under the ion concentrations studied have been determined by a specially designed thermoelectrochemical equipment. The enthalpy change and entropy change for the five systems at unlimitedly diluted concentrations agree well with the literature.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China (Grant Nos.20673050 and 20973089)
文摘This paper reports that the low-temperature heat capacities of pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid were measured by a precision automatic calorimeter over a temperature range from 78 K to 380 K. A polynomial equation of heat capacities as a function of temperature was fitted by the least-squares method. Based on the fitted polynomial, the smoothed heat capacities and thermodynamic functions of the compound relative to the standard reference temperature 298.15 K were calculated and tabulated at intervals of 5 K. The constant-volume energy of combustion of the compound was determined by means of a precision rotating-bomb combustion calorimeter. The standard molar enthalpy of combustion of the compound was derived from the constant-volume energy of combustion. The standard molar enthalpy of formation of the compound was calculated from a combination of the datum of the standard molar enthalpy of combustion of the compound with other auxiliary thermodynamic quantities through a Hess thermochemical cycle.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20803016)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province,China(No.070414163)
文摘To investigate the enthalpy relaxation behavior of maltitol glass system,differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) was used to obtain the specific heat capacity[C p(T)] near the glass transition temperature(T g) at different cooling rates ranged between 1 and 20 K/min.Three phenomenological models of enthalpy relaxation,ToolNarayanaswamy-Moynihan(TNM) model,Adam-Gibbs-Vogel(AGV) model and Gómez Ribelles(GR) model,were used to simulate the experimental data.The models' parameters were obtained via a curve-fitting method.The results indicate that TNM and AGV models gave the almost identical prediction powers and can reproduce the curves of experimental C p(T) very well.However,the prediction power of GR model evolved from configurational entropy approach is not so good as those of TNM and AGV models.In particular,the metastable limit state parameter(δ) introduced by Gómez Ribelles has insignificant effect on the enthalpy relaxation of the small molecular hydrogen-bonding glass system.
文摘This paper reports the measurements of enthalpies of natural gas hydrates in typical natural gas mixture containing methane, ethane, propane and iso-butane at pressure in the vicinity of 2000 kPa (300 psi) and 6900 kPa(1000psi). The measurements were made in a multi-cell differential scanning calorimeter using modified high pressure cells. The enthalpy of water and the enthalpy of dissociation of the gas hydrate were determined from the calorimeter response during slow temperature scanning at constant pressure. The amount of gas released from the dissociation of hydrate was determined from the pumped volume of the high pressure pump. The occupation ratio (mole ratio) of the water to gas and the enthalpy of hydrate formation are subject to uncertainty of 1.5%.The results show that the enthalpy of hydrate formation and the occupation ratio are essentially independent of pressure.
文摘The vapor pressures of n-butyl carbamate were measured in the temperature range from 372.37 K to 479.27 K and fitted with Antoine equation. The compressibility factor of the vapor was calculated with the Virial equation and the second virial coefficient was determined by the Vetere model. Then the standard enthalpy of vaporization for n-butyl carbamate was estimated. The heat capacity was measured for the solid state(299.39–324.2 K) and liquid state(336.65–453.21 K) by means of adiabatic calorimeter. The standard enthalpy of formation ΔfH[crystal(cr),298.15 K] and standard entropy S(crystal,298.15 K) of the substance were calculated on the basis of the gas-phase standard enthalpy of formation ΔfH(g,298.15 K)and gas-phase standard entropy S(g,298.15 K), which were estimated by the Benson method. The results are acceptable, validated by a thermochemical cycle.
文摘The partial and the integral enthalpies of mixing of liquid Al-Cr and Ni-Cr binary alloys have been determined by high temperature isoperibolic calorimetry at 1723±5 K and 1729±5 K, respectively. The results were analytically described by the thermodynamically adapted power series (TAPS). The enthalpies of mixing values for both binary liquid melts are small and negative and in good agreement with the available literature data. Minima of the mixing enthalpies of liquid Al-Cr and Ni-Cr alloys are -7.0 kJ·mol-1 at 46 at. pct Cr and -3.0 kJ·mol-1 at 37 at. pct Cr, respectively.
文摘Over 100 human thermal indices have been developed to predict the combined thermal impact on the body.In principle,these indices based on energy thermal budget equations should not only be the most complex but also be the most accurate.However,the simple indices based on algebraic or statistical models[e.g.,the wet-bulb globe temperature(WBGT)]continue to be the most popular.A new heat stress index,the enthalpy dry-bulb temperature(EnD)for indoor environments is developed and validated in this study.The EnD index is unique in that it uses the air specific enthalpy,not the wet-bulb temperature,to measure the latent heat transfer from the skin to the surrounding environment.Theoretically,the EnD index can be treated as the equivalent temperature based on the convective heat transfer coefficient h_(c).Comparison is made between the EnD index and the widely used WBGT index based on the experimental data taken from three independent studies available in the scientific literature.The results show that the EnD index can reduce the overestimation of the dry-bulb air temperature and thus reduce heat stress in most cases,especially for hot and humid environments.It can be concluded that the EnD index has the potential to replace the WBGT index as the standard heat stress index in the future.
文摘In this work, we present results of an investigation of environmental precursors of infectious epidemic of dengue fever in the Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, obtained by a numerical model with representation of infection and reinfection of the population. The period considered extend between 2000 and 2011, in which it was possible to pair meteorological data and the reporting of dengue patients worsening. These data should also be considered in the numerical model, by assimilation, to obtain simulations of Dengue epidemics. The model contains compartments for the human population, for the vector Aedes aegypti and four virus serotypes. The results provide consistent evidence that worsening infection and disease outbreaks are due to the occurrence of environmental precursors, as the dynamics of the accumulation of water in the breeding and energy availability in the form of metabolic activation enthalpy during pre-epidemic periods.
基金co-sponsored by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation (Grant Nos. 41206178, 41306006, 41376015, 41376013 and 41176003)the National Basic Research Program (Grant No. 2013CB430304)+1 种基金the National HighTech R&D Program (Grant No. 2013AA09A505)the Global Change and Air–Sea Interaction Program (Grant No. GASI-01-0112) of China
文摘To further explore enthalpy-based sea-ice assimilation, a one-dimensional (1D) enthalpy sea-ice model is implemented into a simple pycnocline prediction model. The 1D enthalpy sea-ice model includes the physical processes such as brine expulsion, flushing, and salt diffusion. After being coupled with the atmosphere and ocean components, the enthalpy sea-ice model can be integrated stably and serves as an important modulator of model variability. Results from a twin experiment show that the sea-ice data assimilation in the enthalpy space can produce smaller root-mean-square errors of model variables than the traditional scheme that assimilates the observations of ice concentration, especially for slow-varying states. This study provides some insights into the improvement of sea-ice data assimilation in a coupled general circulation model.
基金Supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education,Science and Technology(R11-2005-065)DST-SERC,New Delhi,India(100/IFD/9726/2009-2010 dated 2/2/2010)
文摘The effect of two dissolved inorganic salts,cadmium chloride CdCl2 and ammonium chloride NH4Cl,on the excess enthalpy of mixing(HE) of the binary system methanol + benzene measured at 303.15 K using an iso-thermal displacement calorimeter with vapor space is investigated in the present work. Compared to the salt-free system,a decreasing trend in the endothermicity of HE values is significant with the addition of CdCl2 salt but the decrease in the HE values is insignificantly smaller with the addition of NH4Cl salt. The experimental values of the enthalpy of mixing are fitted into a Redlich-Kister equation and the deviations in the values and the parameters are reported. The importance of the solute-solvent interactions and the solvent-solvent interactions are demonstrated from the increasing excess enthalpy of mixing values in the positive direction with the increase of salt concentration.
文摘The molar entropy(OS)and molar enthalpy(△H)for the denaturation event that triggers cutaneous erythema was determined to be △S=190J/(mole K)and△H=146.9×10^(3) J/mole.The experiment involved placing heated water against the skin of the forearm,for a range of termperatures and exposure times.Exposing the skin to 45℃ for 22 s was at the threshold for producing erythema,which was similar to the threshold for a slight degree of pain.