Study of the thermal decomposition processes of clathrate compounds

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/BF01914605

The decompositions of the clathrate compounds [M(NCS)₂(4-MePy)₄]·ηG (where M = Mn, Co, Ni or Cd; G = 4-methylpyridine (4-MePy), benzene or xylenes) were studied on a Q-derivatograph under quasi-equilibrium conditions and with linear heating. These clathrates can be divided into two groups, in which the loss of guest is either (I) accompanied by destruction of the host complex, or (II) occurs before decomposition of the host complex. Kinetic parameters were obtained.