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Effect Of Varying Supports On Nickel As A Catalyst In The Hydrogenation Of Unrefined And Refined Soy Bean Oil, Nate W. Fredman

Bachelors’ Theses

Hydrogenation is a subject that has grown in im­portance only within the last thirty years. Before 1900, little was known about the process of adding hydrogen to a liquid oil to form a solid fat, the latter of which has a great deal more uses than the former. Much trouble was experienced, since conditions controlling the process must be very definite in order to obtain good results.

Chemists have found that the main requisite in the above process is the catalyst. It must be very carefully pre­pared and controlled. But instead of using only the catalyst, many modern research workers …

The Effect Of Halowax 1012, 1013 & 1014 On The Melting Points Of Various Waxes, Louis Henry Kroening

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis is concerned with the melting points of various waxes and the effect of Halowax 1012, 1013 and 1014 upon their physical constants. Interest in this problem was aroused "by the fact that Halowax as shown by Nathan Smith in his thesis, "The Effect of Halowax Upon Lubricating Oils and Greases”, decreases the viscosity of oils. Since lubricating oils contain waxes it is logical to expect that this decrease in viscosity is due to the lowering of the melting point of the waxes present. It was to investigate the truth of this assumption that this work was begun.

A Study Of Melting Points Of Various Ternary Mixtures Of Waxes, Leonard Anthony Veranth

Bachelors’ Theses

The work undertaken in this thesis is a continuation of the work done by George John Hable entitled, "A Study of Melting Points of Various Binary Mixtures of Waxes". In the present work, the melting points of ternary mixtures of waxes is studied. The experimental work is presented in the form of graphs so that the reader is afforded a better representation and clearer conception of the work done and the results obtained.

The Effect Of Ultra-Violet Light On Ethyl Acetate, Homer W. Wiesner

Bachelors’ Theses

The present work, is a study of the effect of ultraviolet light on pure organic compounds. In particular, it is a qualitative and quantitative study of_ the decomposition products of ethyl acetate as effected by ultraviolet radiations, together with the development of experimental apparatus. In as much as the work required special apparatus, much of the time was spent in the development and construction of such apparatus.

A Method Of Determining The Relative Thermal Conductivities Of Liquids, Lohr Arthur Burkardt

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis concerns the development of apparatus suitable for the practical determination of the thermal conductivity of liquids. The data presented in the literature refers to the deter­mination of absolute conductivity values and-is very unsatisfactory from a practical point of view. The aim here has not been to furnish abso­lute data, but to provide a simple means of determining the relative conductivity of any series of liquids. Knowing such a set of rela­tive conductivities, absolute values can readily be calculated therefrom.

The aim has been to develop an apparatus that is simple enough to be constructed in the ordinary laboratory, …

The Melting Points Of Bismuth - Zinc - Tin Alloys By The Cooling Curve Method, Siegfried Kulbacki

Bachelors’ Theses

Undoubtedly, the properties of a metal which contribute to its general usefulness consist of hardness, tenacity, elasticity, malleability, ductility, density, fusibility, expansion by heat, resistance to corrosion and conductivity for heat and electricity.

A Contribution To The Preparation Of Synthetic Rubber From Butadiene. Ii., Joseph Patrick Iding

Bachelors’ Theses

Since the World War, the production of synthetic rubber has become the problem not only of the laboratory, but of commerce as well. Several factors demanded this research.

In the first place, the World War made the dependence of countries on each other strikingly evident in several ways, one of which was the need for rubber by great nations whose situations prohibited the planting of the rubber tree and consequently put them under obligation to other countries for their supply.

And now in the last few years this demand for rubber has been increased enormously, through the increased production of …

Potentiometric Titration, S. Lillian Kern

Chemistry Honors Papers

This 27 page thesis contains a general description of the theory and technique of potentiometric titrations.

Butyl And Ethanol Ethers Of The Ortho, Meta And Para Xenols., Mary Agatha O'Neill

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Practical Vacuum Drying Theory., John W. Ridgway

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Action Of Tertiary Butyl Hypochlorite On Certain Nitrogen Compounds, Myrl Lichtenwalter

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

In an earlier unpublished study, made in this laboratory, of the preparation and properties of positive halogen compounds, it was found that the replacement of hydrogen on an imide nitrogen in certain compounds sensitive to hydrolytic agents could be accomplished in tertiary butyl alcohol solution. It seemed likely that this reaction took place through the intermediate formation of tertiary butyl hypochlorite. Such mechanism has been proposed by Sandmeyer to account for the formation of chlorylimino ethyl carbonate by the action of chlorine on an alcoholic solution of potassium cyanide. The isolation of tertiary butyl hypochlorite by Chattaway and Brackenburg makes …

A Study Of The Cooling Curve Of Several Waxes And Various Binary Mixtures Of These Waxes, Casimir A. Smyk

Bachelors’ Theses

A cooling curve may be defined as a graphic representation of the relationship which exists in the elapse of time and temperature of a substance surrounded by a medium of a temperature lower than itself. There is no heat added to the substance and the only heat taken away from the substance is by means of the surrounding medium. It is time plotted against temperature. Time on the x-axis and temperature on the y-axis. Many methods have been mentioned for the determination of purity and identification of a wax. But the methods are not standardized because of the length and …

The Effect Of Halowax On Lubricating Oil And Grease: The Instability Of Aluminum Grease In Regard To Viscosity, Nathan Smith

Bachelors’ Theses

This thesis is concerned with lubricating oils and solid lubricants. The initial problem in this research was the effect of Halowax 1012, 1013, and 1014 on lubricating oil. During the investigation, however, it was observed that the addition of Halowax to the lubricating oils formed a false gel at ordinary temperature, the consistency depending on the percentage of Halowax added. The result no longer favored continued research since the lubricating oil was made impractical. The problem then lent itself to the influence of Halowax on solid lubricants, in particular lubricating greases. It was on this phase of the investigation that …

Drying Of Solids : I. Prussian Blue., Orville K. Schmied 1910-1984

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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.

Wax Analysis With Special Reference To Montan, Spermaceti, And Chinese Insect Wax, Margaret M. Plonsker, Margaret E. Seippel

Bachelors’ Theses

The presentation of this thesis under joint authorship finds its justification in the fact that much of the experimental work, though performed individually, is of such a nature as to warrant a unified description. In this way the reader is afforded a better representation and clearer conception of the problem, and a substantial guide for further investigation. Though much work has been done in the field of wax analysis, little is known of the higher fatty acids and alcohols of many of the waxes. Their isolation has been infrequent, and few if any of their derivatives have been formed. It …

The Oxidation Of Amino Alcohols., Loran S. O'Bannon 1910-1995

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

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.

A Study Of Methods For Separating The Elements That Interfere In The Electrolytic Deposition Of Lead As Lead Oxide, John Shaw Sabine

Masters Theses

"The electrolytic determination of lead as lead dioxide is a very desirable method, due to its simplicity, accuracy, and the small amount of the analyst's time required. The electrolytic method functions when both large and small amounts of lead are present. The method depends upon the fact that from a nitric acid solution the lead is plated upon the anode as lead dioxide; from the lead dioxide deposit the percentage of lead may be calculated.

An electrolytic method, for determining the lead in samples containing from 5 to 150 mg. of lead, was described in a paper by Schrenk and …

The Preparation And Specific Gravity Of Pure Formic Acid And Its Aqueous Solutions, Leo Henry Merchie

Masters Theses

"Formic acid, the lowest member of the fatty acid series, was obtained as early as the seventeenth century by distilling ants with water. Other methods were later found after the correct constitution of the acid became known. This acid is not difficult to prepare in a water solution, but it is difficult to obtain in the anhydrous state...The purpose of this work is to study the various methods of preparing anhydrous formic acid, to improve a method for preparing the anhydrous acid, and to correct specific gravity tables for aqueous solutions of formic acid"--Introduction, page 1-2.

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 Reaction Between Aluminum And A Germicidal Soap Contaiming Mercuric Iodide, Gordon C. Mueller

Bachelors’ Theses

The verification of previous research concerning the action of mercuric halides on aluminum, together with a study of the action of soaps containing these halides, is the purpose and privilege of this paper.

A Study Of The Deposition Of Wax In A Wax Emulsion By Electricity, Howard Mcdonald

Bachelors’ Theses

The basis of this thesis resides in an experiment performed by Dr. J.R. Koch of Marquette University during the summer of 1931. Dr. Koch poured some liquid emulsion into an "H" tube and attached the electrodes to a source of DC current. A few days later he noticed the wax bad separated from the emulsion and had passed to the positive electrode leaving the solution surrounding the negative electrode clear.

The Quantitative Estimation Of Solvents And Non-Solvents As Found In Lacquer Preparations, Harry Katzowsky

Bachelors’ Theses

The study of solvents and non-solvents in lacquers entails a great deal of work which is unable to be covered in so small a space of time, and although this thesis attempts to understand the use of these solvents and non-solvents, it is just a mere uncovering of much more interesting work able to be done with further analysis in this field.

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.

The Decomposition Of Mixed Ethers And A Quantitative Scheme For The Determination Of A Quaternary Mixture Of Alcohols And Iodides, Ellsworth H. Stock

Bachelors’ Theses

To introduce some recent advances covering the decomposition of mixed ethers and the quantitative scheme for quaternary mixtures of alcohols and iodides is the privilege and responsibility of this paper. The first part of the paper deals with the oxidation, and quantitative determination of binary mixtures of alcohols. The last half covers the separation of the alcohols from the iodides, the decomposition of the mixed ethers, and the complete outline for determining the amount of alcohols resulting from the decomposition. Tables, graphs, and drawings have been included in the text, because the complete understanding of the method depends to some …

An Investigation Of Methods Used In Mine Analysis Of Iron Ores From The Nashwauk, Minnesota District, Walter F. Joyce

Bachelors’ Theses

In the mining industry like in any other industry the products of the mines and the raw materials are constantly analyzed. Three different analyses are made, on crude ore, on the concentrates and on the cargo. Highest permissible error is allowed on crude ore and mine samples.

The Development Of A Quantitative Scheme For The Separation Of Quaternary Mixtures Of Alkyl Halides And Alcohols, Edward Joseph Pfeifer

Bachelors’ Theses

Organic chemistry offers a large field for quantitative investigation. The nature of many organic compounds makes for difficult analysis. The separation of simple mixtures is oftentimes a problem. The work undertaken in this thesis is of special interest because it combines several phases of chemistry, in the investigation of a problem, which by its very existence, suggests the need for solution.

The Electrodeposition Of Chromium And Iron Alloy, Duane J. Windau

Bachelors’ Theses

The plating of stainless steel, or more correctly, the plating of iron chromium alloys is among the recent projects undertaken by the steel industry to improve its products. Publications on this industrial endeavor are few, although undoubtedly there is considerable work going on. The reason for the sudden interest in stainless steel may be traced to the interesting and valuable properties of chromium steels and especially the stainless steels. However, articles made entirely of stainless steel are expensive and therefore cheaper substitutes have been considered, names the plating of a base metal with chrom-iron alloys. This project will be of …

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 …