The current manual NO (x) sampling and analysis method was evaluated. Improved time-integrated sampling and rapid analysis methods were developed. In the new method, the sample gas is drawn through a heated bed of uniquely active, crystalline, Pb02 where NO (x) is quantitatively absorbed. Nitrate ion is later extracted with water and the…

This report discusses the main issues and problems identified at the Fifth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. Main topics included surviving the drop in university enrollments, preparing chemists for changing job markets, improving scientific literacy, and obtaining more support money. (MA)

The use of Dischler equations in conformational analysis is described relative to the "nmr" spectrum analysis of bismethylene fragments of both acylic and cylic systems. Also, an approach to analyze the AA'BB' spectrum of these bismethylene fragments is described. (MR)

Reviews scientific research and research projects which have been undertaken by secondary level students. (SL)

Describes a cooperative venture in which a private corporation was formed to provide students with real-world experiences, assist in paying for their educational experiences, and provide answers to problems arising from the community in which an educational institution is located. Discusses formation and operation, as well as academic-corporate…

Outlined are the history, programs, and staff of the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Gottingen, West Germany. (SL)

Undergraduate-level student research benefits both faculty and students, but the scarcity of public/private funding and loss of National Science Foundation (NSF) support are clouding the outlook. (Author/JN)

Provides information on the financial support of scientific research in Austria, including comments on the training, employment, and future activities of chemists in this country. (Author/JN)

Presents an overview of the university fleet, its purpose, relationship to the rest of the United States oceanographic research fleet, history, cost factors, and other information. (DC)

Presents viewpoints of scientists and postdoctoral students on issues involving the commercial applications and ventures related to recombinant DNA research. Suggests that how universities deal with issues could impact future school/business relationships as well as the future conduct of basic research. (SK)

Discusses recent review articles in various kinds of titration. Also discusses new research in apparatus and methodology, acid-base reactions, precipitation and complexing reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, and nomenclature. Cites 338 references. (CS)

Discusses recent trends in thermal analysis, including differential thermal analysis-dynamic scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry, and other techniques. Cites 207 references. (CS)

Reviews applications in research and analytical characterization of compounds and materials in the field of X-ray diffraction, emphasizing new developments in applications and instrumentation in both single crystal and powder diffraction. Cites 414 references. (CS)

Emphasizes trends in the development of six topics concerning analytical electrochemistry, including books and reviews (34 references cited), mass transfer (59), charge transfer (25), surface effects (33), homogeneous reactions (21), and instrumentation (31). (CS)

Reports developments involving the experimental aspects of finite and current analytical electrochemistry including electrode materials (97 cited references), hydrodynamic techniques (56), spectroelectrochemistry (62), stripping voltammetry (70), voltammetric techniques (27), polarographic techniques (59), and miscellany (12). (CS)