Oxoacidity: Reactions of Oxo-compounds in Ionic Solvents

The generally accepted definitions of acids and bases together with the generalized definition for the solvent system introduced by the author for the description of both molecular and ionic solvents are discussed. The oxobasicity index introduced as a measure of relative oxoacidic properties of ionic melts (pIL) and methods of its determination are presented. Moreover, the oxoacidity scales of ionic melts based on alkali metal halides at different temperatures are constructed. The sequential addition method (SAM), proposed by the author to investigate the effect of oxide particle size on oxide solubilities is presented.

This book is meant for specialists developing theoretical and applied aspects of molten salt chemistry, acid-base theories and solubility phenomena. It will also be useful for those chemists who wish to extend their knowledge of physical and solution chemistry.

First book devoted to oxoacids and oxobasesAimed at specialists developing theoretical and applied aspects of molten salt chemistry, acid-base theories and solubility phenomenaThe perfect handbook for beginners looking for preliminary knowledge about methods of investigation

Chapter 1. Homogeneous acid-base equilibria Part 1. Definitions of acids and bases Part 2. Studies of homogeneous acid-base reactions in ionic melts Part 3. Acid-base ranges in ionic melts Estimation of relative acidic properties of ionic melts

Chapter 2. Oxygen electrodes in ionic melts. Oxide ion donors Part 4. Oxygen electrode reversibility in ionic melts Part 5. Investigations of dissociation of Lux bases in ionic melts

Chapter 3. Equilibria in 'solid oxide-ionic melt' systems Part 6. Parameters describing oxide dissolution process and methods of their determination Part 7. Regularities of oxide solubilities in melts based on alkali and alkaline earth metal halides