CATION EXCHANGE IN ANHYDROUS ETHYLENEDIAMINE

Abstract
The swelling of the strongly acid cation exchangers Dowex 50 W of various degrees of cross-linking is markedly less in ethylenediamine than in water. However, it is sufficient for exchange reactions to occur. In contrast with aqueous solutions, electrolytes dissolved in ethylenediamine cause the swelling to increase, which is attributed to the low degree of dissociation attainable in this solvent. This explanation is supported by the observation that in water slightly dissociated electrolytes also produce a slight increase in swelling. Exchange reactions were carried out successfully with the slightly cross-linked resin Dowex 50 W-X2. The bromide, ethoxide, aminoethoxide, and 2-aminoethylamide of lithium exchanged the latter cation with other alkali metals or tetrabutylammonium easily.

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