Journal of the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, XXXV, 2000

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES

PREPARATION OF GLYCIDYLMETHACRYLATE
I. Glavchev, Kr. Petrova

INVESTIGATION ON THE EXTRACTION OF ENCAPSULATED FUNGICIDES AND INSECTICIDES
Iv. Glavchev, Chr. Ivanova, Sl. Slavov

CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEW ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCE “FLAVINOK”
A.Georgieva, P. Pavlov, B. Alexandrov, Chr. Ivanova, M. Pankova

DEGREE OF WHITENESS – COLOR OF DYED POLYACRYLONITRILE YARNS
A.Georgieva, D.Pishev, S.Veleva

PEAK-LIKE DEPENDENCE OF THE COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION - TEMPERATURE
I. Glavchev, Kr. Petrova, M. Ivanova

MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF THE PROCESS OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
L. Petkov, Sv. Kamenova, K. Bochnakov

CORROSION RESISTANCE OF SOME METALS AND ALLOYS USED IN MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS
L.Fachikov, H.Atanassov, L.Petkov

PREPARATION OF GLYCIDYLMETHACRYLATE
I. Glavchev, Kr. Petrova

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy,
8 Kl. Ohridski, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: ivgl@uctm.edu

Received 25 October 2000 Accepted 20 November 2000

        The raw material for obtaining of glycidylmethacrylate (GMC) usually is methacrylic acid. Methylmethacrylate is more suitable because it is less toxic. The potassium salt was obtained from methylmethacrylate and KOH in the presence of copper pieces and after washing with ether reacted with epichlorohydrine in the presence of catalysts quaternary ammonium salts. The reaction lasted for 3 hours at 90-95oC. The optimal conditions for obtaining of glycidylmethacrylate were determined.

        Keywords: glycidylmethacrylate, rate of substitution, order according catalysts

INVESTIGATION ON THE EXTRACTION OF ENCAPSULATED FUNGICIDES AND INSECTICIDES
Iv. Glavchevx, Chr. Ivanovax, Sl. Slavovxx

xUniversity of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy,
8 Kl. Ohridski, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
xxCivil Defence – Varna
e-mail: ivgl@uctm.edu

Received 27 October 2000 Accepted 20 November 2000

The kinetic of extraction by water of the fungicides Cuprozin and Fundazol and insecticides Agria 1050 and B-58-EK, which are encapsulated with epoxy resin Diepox 600 is studied. UV spectrophotometry is used in the investigation. The rates of extraction and the quantity of the extracted toxic compounds are determined. From the obtained data it is possible to determine the danger for environment pollution from encapsulated toxic compounds.
Keywords: fungicides, insecticides, epoxy resins, extraction, UV spectroscopy

CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEW ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTANCE “FLAVINOK”
A
.Georgieva, P. Pavlov, B. Alexandrov, Chr. Ivanova, M. Pankova

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy,
8 Kl. Ohridski, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
e-mail: bor.dad@mail.bg

Received 19 October 2000
Accepted 20 November 2000

The structure of a new antimicrobial agent named “Flavinok” is proved by means of element organic analysis, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy. Its molecular mass and melting point are determined. The probable mechanism of the interaction between the initial components, resulting in the obtaining of the new compound is proposed.

Keywords: technology of chemical-pharmaceutical remedies, antimicrobial agents, spectral methods of characterization 

DEGREE OF WHITENESS – COLOR OF DYED POLYACRYLONITRILE YARNS
A.Georgieva, D.Pishev, S.Veleva

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
8, Kl. Ohridski Blvd., 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: pishev@uctm.edu

Received 18 October 2000
Accepted 20 November 2000

The purpose of the present study is establishing the influence of differences in the degrees of whiteness of yarns of polyacrylonitrile fibers on the color properties of fabrics, dyed with cationic dyes.

The dyeing was done with Maxilon (Ci-Gy) dyes, independently and in thrichromie. The color properties were determined using the Datacolor system.

It was established that the varying degrees of whiteness influence the color properties to different extent, depending on the type of dye used. The differences in the degree of whiteness of PAN yarns influence their color properties after dyeing to different degrees, according to the type of dye used. Through the use of the instrumental method it has been established that lower degrees of whiteness cause yellow cast and darker shading of the color.

Differences in the degree of whiteness around 4% lead to a visually perceptive color difference, objectively set at 2. The influence of differing degrees of whiteness of PAN yarns on their color properties if they are to be used in the manufacturing of fabrics, can be sufficiently reduced by the proper selection of color to be obtained through dyeing.

Keywords: Degree of whiteness, PAN-yarns, Cationic dyes.

PEAK-LIKE DEPENDENCE OF THE COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION - TEMPERATURE
I. Glavchev, Kr. Petrova, M. Ivanova

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
8 Kl. Ohridski, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
e-mail: ivgl@uctm.edu

Received 25 October 2000 Accepted 20 November 2000

        Epoxy composites with determined values of the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) were obtained using a bisphenol A based epoxy resin with molecular weight 600 and 20% dibuthylphtalat, different fillers and hardeners.  The peak in the dependence CTE/temperature was evaluate by the value D=((amax-amin)/amax).100, where amax and amin are 3xCTE. The results from measurement of CTE for epoxy resins and composites were compared with values for polymers, steels and alloys.

        Keywords:             coefficient of thermal expansion, epoxy resins and composites, steels, alloys

MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF THE PROCESS OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
L. Petkov, Sv. Kamenova, K. Bochnakov

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy,
8 Kl. Ohridski, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: petkovv@uctm.edu

Received 8 November 2000 Accepted 22 November 2000

Results of the investigation of the process of electrochemical production of sodium hypochlorite with the purpose to determine the mathematical relationship between some parameters of the process - current density, temperature, current efficiency and mass of hypochlorite are reported.
For developing the mathematical models an optimum composite a plan for two (m=2) independent factors was made.
The calculated values of the multiple relation coefficient (R = 0.99) and comparison of FT - criteria with F- number leads to the conclusion that the models are significant.

Keywords: optimum composite plan, multiple relation coefficient, dependent function.

CORROSION RESISTANCE OF SOME METALS AND ALLOYS USED IN MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS
L.Fachikov, H.Atanassov, L.Petkov

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy,
8 Kl. Ohridski, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
e-mail: fachikov@uctm.edu

Received 9 November 2000 Accepted 23 November 2000

The corrosion behaviour of some metals and alloys employed in the molecular electronics has been studied in mercury-rhodanate and sulphuric acid solutions by gravimetric measurements. The tests have been performed upon conditions allowing both contacts and no contacts with metallic mercury.
The results obtained demonstrate high corrosion resistances of Mo in a mercury-rhodanate solution as well as of Mo and alloys  (12X18H9T and 79HM)) in sulphuric acid solutions.  The data concerning the polarization of the metal surfaces upon the resistance of the metals tested are reported.

Keywords: molecular electronics, corrosion, corrosion resistance