Studies on metal hydroxy compounds. X. Thermal analyses, decomposition kinetics, and infrared spectra of lead halide (Cl, Br, I) derivatives

Abstract

The thermal analyses, thermogravimetry (TG), and differential thermal analysis (DTA) of PbOHCl, PbOHBr, and PbOHI reveal that the initial mode of decomposition is via dehydroxylation. Calorimetric measurements along with related enthalpy values for the decomposition reaction are given.The infrared spectra of these compounds are interpreted in terms of folded bands of (PbOH⁺)_n tied together by halide ions consistent with their crystal structures.The kinetics of thermal decomposition of lead hydroxyhalides follow a diffusion-type rate equation which is in contrast to the simple first-order rate equation observed for most Cd, Zn, and Cu compounds. These two distinct rates are interpreted in terms of mobile OH or H species in the dehydroxylation step.