ISSN:
1572-8927
Keywords:
Ultrasonics
;
relaxation
;
ion association
;
tetraalkylammonium halides
;
hydrogen-bonded solvent
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Ultrasonic absorption measurements have been carried out in aqueous solutions of Bu4NCl, Bu4NBr, Bu4NI, Me4NCl, and LiCl in 2-propanol over the frequency range 15–250 MHz. A single relaxation frequency was observed for each system. All the data were found to be consistent with a 2-step association mechanism in which the rate-determining step was the diffusion of the ions to form a solventseparated ion pair, followed by rapid desolvation to form the contact ion pair. Measured association rate constants were very nearly those predicted for a diffusion-controlled process.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01028448