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Determination Of The Limits And Accuracy Of Potassium Ferricyanide As An Outside Indicator In The Determination Of Iron And A Comparison Of This Outside Indicator With Diphenylamine As An Inside Indicator, Eugene D. Burr

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In the volumetric course as offered by the Department of Chemistry of South Dakota State College for the spring term of 1931, we experienced difficulties in the methods which we were using for the determination of iron. The general method used was that of Penny's, using an outside indicator of potassium ferricyanide, and titrating with potassium dichromate.

Steric Hindrance In The Ketonic Splitting Of Substituted Acetoacetic Ester, Claude Stanley Abshier

Masters Theses

"The phenomenon of steric hindrance has been observed and investigated in a variety of reactions, most of which have been with aromatic compounds. In this branch of study the speeds of reaction of ethyl acetoacetate, α-mono-methyl-ethyl-acetoacetate, α-mono-ethyl-ethyl-acetoacetate, α-mono-propyl-ethyl-acetoacetate in the presence of 0.05 and 0.10 normal hydrochloric acids have been investigated at temperatures between 60⁰C. and 90⁰C. An attempt has been made to explain the results obtained"--Introduction, page 1.

An Investigation Of The Effect Of The Addition Of Salts On The Ph Values Of Dilute Acids, Marie Evelyn Hofmeyer Tuttle

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.

Molecular Organic Compounds Of Ortho And Para Aminobenzoic Acids, Weldon E. Cate

Masters Theses

The nature of the linkage between the components of molecular organic compounds is not clearly understood, although the existence of this type of compound has been known for many years. Since efforts to explain the structure of molecular compounds by the different theories of valence have met with only partial success, a series of investigations is being carried out in the Chemistry Laboratories of the University of Tennessee in an effort to formulate a theory by which the structure and properties of this interesting but perplexing type of compound may be explained.

The object of this investigation of the molecular …

Tungsten Plating, Allen J. Hipp

Bachelors’ Theses

During the past twenty years electro-plating has undergone a thorough transformation from an art into a science in which physical chemistry is playing an important role. The factors which govern the plating of copper, nickel and brass are well known. Recently new processes have been found for the plating of cadmium and chromium. Metals which give a bright surface and which will take a polish are in great demand. Nickel and chromium answer these requirements, and are used commercially for a variety of uses. Chromium has been a remarkable success as a plated surface because it is both a beautiful, …

The Effect Of Certain Organic Compounds On The Time Of Set Of Silicic Acid Gels, Daniel Howell Carver

Honors Theses

When a sodium silicate solution and an acid are mixed, a gel is sooner or later formed. The spped of gelation is a variable, and it depends on a number of factors, of which there are four fundamental ones. There are as follows: (1) The concentration of water glass (2) The concentration of acid (3) Agitation (4) Temperature. In this investigation of time of set, these four elements were kept as constant as possible. There is a fifth factor of real importance. This is one that has to do with the addition of some impurity. Of course if the impurity …

Study On Gels; An Attempt To Formulate A Theory To Account For The Liesegang Phenomenon, Casimir Bieleski

Honors Theses

For some forty years the explanation of Liesegongs rings has haunted the minds of colloid chemists. From observing the formation of various insoluble precipitate in different media, numerous theories were fabricated as will be recounted in the historical portion of this thesis. All of the theories were formed from external observation only. Some investigators used supersaturation, some adsorption, and others peptization to explain the phenomena. But this was at best an inductive guess. In trying to get inside the gel to observe what went on, it was decided to use the probing electrode. With the electrode it was possible to …

A Study Of The Structure Of Silicic Acid Gels, Charles Lawrence Raymond

Honors Theses

The general purpose of this investigation was an inquiry into the structure and process of setting of Silicic acid gels. The particular object of the work was to obtain quantitative results determining whether or not the structure of the acid radical or silicate radical in the sodium silicate could be changed by allowing the sodium silicate to react with sodium hydroxide, and if so whether or not such a change in structure would effect the time of set if gel. This investigation was carried out in collaboration with other work being done at Union College on several analyzed sodium Silicates …

The Adsorption Of Inorganic Material By Precipitated Aluminum Silicate, William Fiedler

Honors Theses

The gelatinous character of precipitated aluminum silicates suggested their possible use as adsorbents. A survey of the literature reveals many studies of the absorption of organic material by the natural clays such as Japanese acid clay, Fuller’s earth, Florida earth and kaolin. These concern special studies of these clays taken from various deposits. Many of them deal with applications of the clays to decolorizing the products of the petroleum industry. N.A. Held1 studied the absorption of the chlorides of aluminum and thorium by five different Russian clays. He found that the chloridesion is absorbed in negligible quantities, while the aluminum …

The Effect Of Fruit Acids On Aluminum, Glenore M. Dugan

Bachelors’ Theses

Aluminum has been used in cooking utensils for about thirty years and is still the favorite material employed. There is no disagreeable taste, odor or discoloration discernible from its use.

There have been many experiments to prove that aluminum does not depreciate the quality of the food cooked in it. It does, however, add itself to the acidic and basic foods cooked therein. The amount taken up by neutral foods is negligible.

For experimental purposes, fruit juices were chosen as the attacking substances and the strips of aluminum were of the quality used in ordinary cooking utensils, not cast aluminum.

Throwing Power Of A Chromium Plating Bath Containing Hydrofluoric Acid Instead Of Sulfphuric Acid, Clarence E. Barta

Bachelors’ Theses

Chromium was discovered in 1797 by a Frence Chemist named Vauquelin who gave it its name from a Greek word for color because of its variety of colors which its various compounds show. The electrode-deposition of Chromium from a Chromium acid solution has been an accomplished feature for the past century but it has only been in the past few years that the mechanism of the process has been sufficiently understood to permit its commercial application.

Harding and Barrows state that it is possible to ob­tain satisfactory Chromium deposits from Chromic acid baths containing compounds other than sulfuric acid which …

A Study Of The Inhibiting Value Of Various Separators On The Plating Of Lead, Lawrence E. Ehrnst

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis was suggested by the work of Mr. B. J. Pozorski and Mr. W. Adashek. Mr. Pozorski investigated the inhibiting qualities of various separators when placed between two platinum electrodes in a copper sulfate solution. Mr. Adashek worked on the efficiency of various lead plating solutions using lead electrodes and electrlyes containing soluble lead salts. Combining the work of these men, the author is investigating the prohibitive plating properties of various separator using a lead plating solution. By so doing, the investigation has a closer relationship to the actual performance of the storage battery .

Current Efficiency Of Various Chromium Plating Baths, Clarence R. Hanus

Bachelors’ Theses

Chromium is one of the hardest metals and when properly plated gives a beautiful lustre. It has a fine resistance to oxidizing agents and does not tarnish up to 600°C. Oxygen has little effect on chromium plate, making the latter invaluable for embellishments and decorative purposes.

However, there are difficulties to be overcome in chromium plating, such as,

1. Poor throwing power.
2. Formation of trivalent chromium.
3. Evolution of hydrogen at the cathode.

It has been found that current efficiency is low, resulting in low throwing power, uneven plating and waste of electric energy.

In this thesis it will be attempted to …

A Study Of Methods For Determining The Solvents And Diluents Used In Lacquers, William O'Donnell

Bachelors’ Theses

The subject matter of this thesis deals with methods of analysis for lacquer solvents and diluents. Lacquers are a comparatively new product and a big field of investigation is open to anyone. This subject as taken bee use it offered a special appeal to be able to investigate something that was new and practical.

Lead Chromate : The Relation Of The Hydrogen Ion Concentration, Dispersion And Chemical Constitution To The Color Of Lead Chromate Pigments., J. W. Spanyer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Studies In The Diphenyl Series : Iv. Ethers And Esters Of Para- And Ortho- Hydroxy Diphenyl., Margaret Agnes Ford

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Hydrogen Ion Concentration On The Color Of Metallic Chromates., John E. Morris

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Studies In The Diphenyl Series Iii : 4,4'-Dichlorotrinitrodiphenyl., H. Harris Ruwe 1908-1980

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Effect Of Temperature Upon Reactions Between Stannous And Arsenate Ions In Silicic Acid Gels, Ellis Elder

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Chapter I: Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this investigation was to determine to what extent the reaction between stannous and arsenate ions in silicic acid gels is influenced by temperature.

This was to be done by observing (1) the rate of crystal growth; and (2) the appearance of the crystal growth in sets of gels identical in composition but kept at different temperatures throughout the process of crystal growth.

The Electrodeposition Of Chromium-Nickel Alloys., Richard James Whelan 1910-2000

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Factors Affecting The Electrolytic Deposition Of Small Amounts Of Lead As Lead Dioxide And The Composition Of The Deposit, Thomas Gordon Day

Masters Theses

"The purpose of this investigation is to determine the best conditions for the quantitative deposition of lead when the content of this element is below 5 milligrams and to study the composition of the deposited PbO₂. The following conditions were studied during the course of the investigation. 1. The maximum amounts of copper and zinc permissible for the quantitative determination of lead. 2. Methods of separating lead from zinc when the latter element is present in amounts greater than are permitted in the determination of the lead. 3. The separation of lead from copper when this element is in greater …

The Extraction Of Waxes And Wax Mixtures By Means Of Common Organic Solvents, Bernard J. Finley

Bachelors’ Theses

This work was performed with the intention of giving some information of the solubility of the more common waxes, by means of extraction with several commercial solvents. Besides the individual waxes, various mixtures of waxes were also used to determine the effect of the mixtures on the extractability.

Determinations are also made to find the extractable matter in a commercial furniture polish and shellac. The acid, saponification and iodine values of the polish and shellac are also found.

Very little work seems to have been done on the accurate determination of percentage of extractable matter in waxes and mixtures of …

A Comprehensive Treatment Of The Chemistry Of The Aliphatic Lead Derivatives, William J. Klug

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.

The Viscosity Of Liquids, Mary Bede Brielmaier

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis contains a review of the principal methods of determining the viscosity of liquids, with an experimental investigation of the oscillating disk method.

A Study Of The Temperature Of The Vapor Above A Boiling Salt Solution, Leo Wilson Scott

Honors Theses

The problem of temperature of the vapor over a boiling salt solution, has attracted a great deal of interest in the past, due partly to the conflicting data to be had and to the apparent paradox in the statement of Michael Faraday "that the temperature of the vapor over a boiling solution was the same as it would be over the boiling pure solvent."

The Effect Of Amines On The Setting Time Of Silicic Acid Gels, Phillip Holmes Dewey

Honors Theses

It is known that when sodium silicate solution and an acid are mixed, a gel is sooner or later formed. The speed of gelation depends on a number of factors. The fundamental factors on which gelation depends are- (l) The concentration of water glass (2) The concentration of acid (3) Agitation (4) Temperature In this work, these four factors were kept as constant as possible. It is also known that the presence of NH3 considerably reduces the time of set. In this work, the effect of CH3 NH2, which is closely related to NH3, was studied. The effect of methyl …

Solubility Curves Of Various Commercial Waxes In Several Organic Solvents, Lawson Joseph Ford

Bachelors’ Theses

The introduction contained herein is- merely meant to acquaint the reader with the common waxes. The subject matter itself has been purposely condensed. For more detailed accounts references are made to well known authorities throughout.

A Preliminary Study Of Electrical Conductivity In Silicic Acid Gels, Rudolph C. Ferguson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In this project the author has attempted to determine the specific conductance of a gel of known composition; the changes, if any, of conductance in a gel as it sets; and the changes in conductance due to the diffusing of an electrolyte through the gel.

Studies In The Diphenyl Series : The Motility Of The Chlorine Atoms On The Nuclei., Adolph Rebernak 1907-1990

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Studies In The Diphenyl Series : Monohydroxy Diphenyls., Elizabeth Kendrick Trawick 1908-1991

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.