Synthesis and characterization of some transition metals polymer complexes

•Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Cr3+, Mn2+ and Fe3+ complexes of polyacrylamide were prepared.•The six polymer complexes were characterized by different measurements.•Some applications of polyacrylamide were done.

Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Cr3+, Mn2+ and Fe3+ complexes of Polyacrylamide are prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV–Vis spectra, magnetic measurements, and thermal analyses. The data suggests octahedral geometry for all complexes. The thermal behavior of the complexes has been studied applying TG, DTA, and DSC techniques, and the thermodynamic parameters and mechanisms of the decompositions were evaluated. The ΔS# values of the decomposition steps of the metal complexes indicated that the activated fragments have more ordered structure than the undecomposed complexes. The thermal processes proceeded in complicated mechanisms where the bond between the central metal ion and the ligands dissociates after losing 6(C2H5 N) and 6(CO), the metal complexes are ended with metal as a final product. Viscosity and Shale instability using liner swell meter were carried out. Comparisons of the experimental and theoretical IR spectra were also carried out besides some other theoretical calculations.

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