Composition Of Reaction Mixture Research Articles

Selected Aspects of Hydrogen Production via Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrocarbons

Owing to the high hydrogen content, hydrocarbons are considered as an alternative source for hydrogen energy purposes. Complete decomposition of hydrocarbons results in the formation of gaseous hydrogen and solid carbonaceous by-product. The process is complicated by the methane formation reaction when the released hydrogen interacts with the formed carbon deposits. The present study is focused on the effects of the reaction mixture composition. Variations in the inlet hydrogen and methane concentrations were found to influence the carbon product’s morphology and the hydrogen production efficiency. The catalyst containing NiO (82 wt%), CuO (13 wt%), and Al2O3 (5 wt%) was prepared via a mechanochemical activating procedure. Kinetics of the catalytic process of hydrocarbons decomposition was studied using a reactor equipped with McBain balances. The effects of the process parameters were explored in a tubular quartz reactor with chromatographic analysis of the outlet gaseous products. In the latter case, the catalyst was loaded piecemeal. The texture and morphology of the produced carbon deposits were investigated by nitrogen adsorption and electron microscopy techniques.

Thermochemical waste-heat recuperation as on-board hydrogen production technology

Thermochemical waste-heat recuperation (TCR) as an on-board hydrogen production technology is considered. To determine the effectiveness of using TCR systems as an on-board hydrogen production technology and to assess the possibility of hydrogen production in TCR systems, a thermodynamic analysis of various hydrocarbon reforming reactions was carried out. The thermodynamic analysis has been realized via Aspen HYSYS software. Three steam reforming reactions with methane, methanol, and ethanol were investigated. It was established that the composition of the initial reaction mixture and the process temperature has a significant effect on the efficiency of the thermochemical heat recuperation system. The maximum efficiency of thermochemical heat recuperation systems due to steam reforming is achieved at 600 K for methanol; 700 K for ethanol and 900 K for methane.

Chemoselectivity of Nitroxylation of Cage Hydrocarbons

The composition of reaction mixtures obtained by nitroxylation of 13 cage hydrocarbons with 100% nitric acid and its mixtures with acetic acid, acetic anhydride, and methylene chloride has been studied. More reactive substrates react with lowest selectivity regardless of the reaction medium. The primary nitroxylation products of cage hydrocarbons are nitrooxy derivatives. The compositions of reaction mixtures obtained in the reactions of some cage hydrocarbons with nitric anhydride in carbon tetrachloride have been determined.

Improved mechanochemical methanation performance of the metal carbonate-hydride system

In this paper, we studied the mechanochemical reactions between a series of metal carbonates and metal hydrides in the absence of a catalyst and found that the alkaline earth metal carbonate-hydride systems show better methanation performances because these systems possess favorable thermodynamic properties. Among them, the CaCO3-MgH2 system shows the best methanation performances. By tuning the reaction mixture composition and enhancing the rate and duration of ball milling, the CH4 yield and content of the CaCO3-MgH2 system can reach 89% and 90%, respectively, which are increased by 16% and 40%, compared to the best results in the previous reports.

EFFECT OF POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE ON THE SYNTHESIS AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF PLATINUM-CONTAINING OXYGEN ELECTROREDUCTION CATALYSTS

Results of the work on the synthesis of highly effective nanocomposite platinum-containing oxygen reduction electrocatalysts for hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells are presented and ways of increasing their activity are considered. Fuel cells (FCs) represent the most promising renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources that can operate at low temperatures with high efficiency and with low or zero levels of hazardous waste. The main problem of fuel cells is that the oxygen reduction reaction is slowed down in relation to the hydrogen oxidation reaction, which leads to an increase in the overvoltage at the cathode and, as a result, to a decrease in the productivity of FCs. To solve this problem, the new methods are being developed for the synthesis of highly efficient platinum electrocatalysts, which currently have the best performance, since platinum has the highest specific catalytic activity among other materials used in low temperature FCs. The purpose of this work is to determine the optimal composition of reaction mixture and conditions for the preparation of a platinum based catalyst for oxygen electroreduction where Vulcan XC-72 nanodispersed carbon black is used as a carrier. We have worked out 6 methods for preparing Pt (40 %)/XC-72 catalysts. To evaluate the activity of the prepared catalysts and to determine the kinetic parameters of the oxygen reduction on them, cathodic stationary polarization curves were recorded in a 0.5 M H2SO4 solution on a floating gas diffusion electrode superficially modified by the catalysts. For preparation of all electrocatalysts we are used 3.6 ml of a hexachloroplatinic acid (H2PtCl6) solution, containing 18.8 mg Pt/ml, 100 ml of ethylene glycol or its mixture with deionized water (3 : 1) and 100 mg of Vulcan XC-72 carbon black, previously oxidized in HNO3 solution. 1 M NaOH or KOH solutions were used to create the necessary medium (pH = 11). Some Pt(40 %)/XC-72 electrocatalysts were prepared when additions of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) (100 mg or 300 mg) and/or 60 ml of formaldehyde were introduced into reaction mixture. Temperature during syntheses was in the range 75 - 160 °C. It was shown that reducing the synthesis temperature from 160 to 75 °C and introduction of PVP together with formaldehyde into reaction mixture had a positive effect on the activity of obtained nanocomposite platinum-containing catalysts Pt(40 %)/XC-72 for oxygen electroreduction.The sizes of the obtained platinum clusters on the surface of carbon black nanoparticles were in the range of 1.7 - 5.7 nm, and under optimal synthesis conditions they were evenly and densely distributed on the surface of the carbon carrier. The obtained kinetic characteristics of oxygen electroreduction on the studied catalysts indicate that the mechanism of this process depended on both the current density and the method of catalyst synthesis.

Structure and properties of cationic starches synthesized by using 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride

Cationic starches (CS) with preserved microgranular structure were prepared from potato starch, with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride as cationic reagent. CS with degree of substitution (DS) and reaction efficiency (RE) ranging from 0.05 to 0.84 and from 47.1% to 99.6%, respectively, were obtained by semidry cationization. The influence of the composition of reaction mixture on RE was investigated. CS with highest DS of 0.84 were obtained by using CaO additive. Meanwhile, without addition of CaO cationic starches with maximum DS of 0.28 were synthesized. Modified starches were characterized by means of Fourier transform infrared and X-ray powder diffraction spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, histological examination, Brabender viscoamilography, and solubility studies. It was confirmed that by addition of CaO into reaction mixture, the cationization proceeded in the deeper layers of the granules and attached cationic groups were more evenly distributed in the granule volume. Consequently, CS with high DS and cold water solubility were obtained.

Synthesis of Butyl-β-D-Galactoside in the Ternary System: Acetone/1-Butanol/Aqueous Solution.

The enzymatic synthesis of short-tailed alkyl glucosides is generally carried out in an aqueous-organic biphasic reaction medium with a rather low fatty alcohol concentration in the aqueous phase (where the synthesis occurs). Thus, hydrolytic reactions have a significant impact on the synthesis performance. Given this background, the use of acetone as cosolvent was studied for the synthesis of butyl-β-galactoside with Aspergillus oryzae β-galactosidase. The liquid–liquid equilibrium of the reaction mixture components (acetone/1-butanol/aqueous solution) was determined and the single- and two-phase regions were defined at 30, 40, and 50°C. It was observed that the liquid–liquid equilibrium of the ternary system acetone/1-butanol/water differs significantly from the one obtained using an aqueous solution (50 mM McIlvaine buffer pH 4.5; 5 g L–1) instead of water. This is mainly because of the salting-out effect of the buffer; nevertheless, the presence of lactose also altered the equilibrium. Having this in mind, the effects of temperature (30 and 50°C) and reaction mixture composition were assessed. Three general conditions were evaluated: single-phase ternary system (30% acetone), two-phase ternary system (10% acetone) and two-phase binary system (0% acetone). Acetone had a deleterious effect on enzyme stability at 50°C, leading to low reaction yields. However, no enzyme deactivation was detected at 30°C. Moreover, a reaction yield of 0.98 mol mol–1 was attained in the 30/50/20% (w/w) mixture of acetone/1-butanol/aqueous solution. This very high yield can be explained by the huge increase in the concentration of 1-butanol and the reduction of water activity. The synthesis was carried out using also the β-galactosidase immobilized in glyoxal-agarose and amino-glyoxal-agarose, and by aggregation and crosslinking. In the case of agarose-derived catalysts, two average particle diameters were assessed to evaluate the presence of internal mass transfer limitations. Best yield (0.88 mol mol–1) was obtained with glyoxal-agarose derivatives and the particle size had non-effect on yield. The chemical structure of butyl-β-galactoside was determined by NMR and FT-IR.

Improving the reaction mix of a Pichia pastoris cell-free system using a design of experiments approach to minimise experimental effort

A renaissance in cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) is underway, enabled by the acceleration and adoption of synthetic biology methods. CFPS has emerged as a powerful platform technology for synthetic gene network design, biosensing and on-demand biomanufacturing. Whilst primarily of bacterial origin, cell-free extracts derived from a variety of host organisms have been explored, aiming to capitalise on cellular diversity and the advantageous properties associated with those organisms. However, cell-free extracts produced from eukaryotes are often overlooked due to their relatively low yields, despite the potential for improved protein folding and posttranslational modifications. Here we describe further development of a Pichia pastoris cell-free platform, a widely used expression host in both academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. Using a minimised Design of Experiments (DOE) approach, we were able to increase the productivity of the system by improving the composition of the complex reaction mixture. This was achieved in a minimal number of experimental runs, within the constraints of the design and without the need for liquid-handling robots. In doing so, we were able to estimate the main effects impacting productivity in the system and increased the protein synthesis of firefly luciferase and the biopharmaceutical HSA by 4.8-fold and 3.5-fold, respectively. This study highlights the P. pastoris-based cell-free system as a highly productive eukaryotic platform and displays the value of minimised DOE designs.

Metal carbonates-induced solution-free dehydrogenation of alkaline earth metal hydrides at room temperature

We report an efficient, convenient, solution-free method to achieve the room-temperature dehydrogenation of alkaline earth metal hydrides (MgH2 and CaH2). It is found, for the first time, that metal carbonates, which are readily available and cheap, can efficiently induce the hydrogen desorption of alkaline earth metal hydrides at room temperature under mechanical ball milling conditions. We demonstrate that the hydrogen yield and purity mainly depend on the nature of metal carbonates, rate and duration of ball milling, and reaction mixture composition. The best performances are obtained with the systems of MgCO3-MgH2 and MgCO3-CaH2 milled at 350 ​rpm for 12 ​h, with the COx-free hydrogen yield of 94% and 90%. This work opens a new way to achieve the efficient dehydrogenation of alkaline earth metal hydrides at room temperature.

Fabrication of an electrochemical sensing platform based on hydrophilic carbon/gold nanoparticles composite

A simple, economical, and environmentally friendly strategy for the one-pot preparation of a nanocomposite made up of gold nanoparticles and Electrogenerated Hydrophilic Carbon material (EHC), is reported in this work. The EHC material works itself as the reducing agent and conductive carbon material support. The formation of AuNPs was confirmed by UV–visible spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. It was demonstrated that after the nanocomposite immobilization on a substrate, the EHC material can be easily removed due to its outstanding solubility in water. This procedure was exemplified for the modification of a glassy carbon electrode, resulting in a bare AuNPs/GC electrode. The cyclic voltammetry was used to evaluate the effectiveness of AuNPs immobilization on the electrode and to track the dependence of the electroactive surface area and Au loading with the reaction mixture composition (HAuCl4/EHC). The potential of the AuNPs and nanocomposite-modified electrodes as sensor platforms for medical and biological applications was exemplified by their performance for the oxygen reduction reaction in a phosphate buffer saline solution.

Multiplex polymerase chain reaction for genetically modified potato event AV43-6-G7 quantification. Proof of efficiency

One of the ways to improve the laboratory control methodology of genetically modified organisms of plant origin (GMO) is to use multiplexing - an approach that allows you to increase the number of targets and enlarge the number of simultaneously processed samples, maximizing the potential of polymerase chain reaction in real time (PCR-RT). The aim of the study is to develop a quantitative identification protocol for genetically engineered (GE) potato event AV43-6-G7 in the format of duplex PCR-RT with the use of TaqMan® PCR technology. Material and methods. The duplex system included 2 types of specific DNA-primers and fluorescence-labeled probes: the first one is for detection of transformation event AV43- 6-G7 DNA sequence, the second is for detection of Stp23 taxon-specific potato gene. PCR parameters were chosen by empirical selection of concentrations of primers and probes, Mg2+ ions, deoxyribonucleotides, stabilizing agent for polymerase, as well as primer annealing temperature and incubation duration for each stage of the cycle. Results. As a result of these studies, the composition of the reaction mixture was optimized for the detection and quantification of GE potato event AV43-6-G7 in food. Oligonucleotide primers and fluorescent probes were selected. The compositions of reaction mixtures and temperature-time parameters of PCR were tested: 2.5-fold reaction buffer for PCR-RT in the presence of ROX (carboxy-X-rhodamine), specific to the GE component primers (AV43-6-G7-f/AV43-6-G7-r) and target taxon (GRF3/ GRR3) at 300 nM/300 nM and 100 nM/100 nM, probes at 200 nM and 200 nM, respectively; bovine serum albumin - 0.04%; MgCl2 - 3.5 mM, deoxynucleoside triphosphates - 0.3 mM, as well as the temperature-time profile of the reaction (initial denaturation of 95 °C - 5 min, followed by 45 cycles: 95 °С - 20 sec, 58 °С - 20 sec, 62 °С - 40 sec). Conclusion. The validity of the developed method is confirmed by laboratory studies and testifies to its reliability.

Systematic Diffusion-Ordered Spectroscopy for the Selective Determination of Molecular Weight in Real Lignins and Fractions Arising from Base-Catalyzed Depolymerization Reaction Mixtures

The valorization of biorefinery downstream lignin fractions is a key issue in increasing the sustainability of second-generation biofuels. The development of reliable methodologies for the selective determination of the apparent masses of the poly(hydroxy)-aromatic ethers arising from lignin depolymerization reaction is crucial. Diffusion-ordered spectroscopy (DOSY) has been tested to estimate the molecular weight in downstream biorefinery lignins and base-catalyzed depolymerization reaction mixtures. Excellent correlation was found in the calibration of molecular weight and diffusion coefficients with standards. DOSY permitted the selective estimation of the apparent masses of different fractions in the lignin and in the depolymerization reaction mixtures, providing a more profound knowledge of the reaction mixture composition than that obtained with traditional size-exclusion chromatography (SEC). Excellent correlations have been achieved in the estimation of the apparent masses of poly(hydroxy)-aromatic ethers between SEC and DOSY. This permits a reliable estimation of the molecular weight of different fractions in the lignin and in the depolymerization product, which is essential for their further applications.

Real-time monitoring of a cobalt-mediated one-pot transition metal-catalyzed multicomponent reaction

In this paper, pressurized sample infusion electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (PSI-ESI-MS) and FTIR spectroscopy were used to investigate the mechanism of a like-Barbier cobalt-mediated one-pot transition metal-catalyzed multicomponent reaction (MCR). The use of charge-tagged aryl halides allowed for the detection of cobalt(II)-promoted hydrodehalogenation products. Although these products were also detected in the off-line ESI-MS monitoring, the ability of PSI-ESI-MS to track real-time changes in the reaction mixture composition proved cobalt(II) was responsible for the undesired transformation. The occurrence of cobalt(II)-promoted hydrodehalogenation as a side reaction in this MCR had not been considered in previous mechanistic proposals and represents an important mechanistic consideration.

Study of Solvent effect of Protic solvent on Solvolysis of Hexanoate ester and Activation parameters

The kinetics of alkaline hydrolysis of propyl Hexanote has been studied as a base catalyst under second order reaction at the temperature range from 20 to 40°C. The reaction rate was measured volumetrically over a range of water-propanol mixed solvent(30–70% v/v).The reaction rate was found to be increased with increasing temperature at all composition of reaction mixture. Thermodynamic parameter was calculated. The non-linear increase in free energy with mole% suggests the specific salvation taking place in reaction media. The value of iso-kinetic temperature is more than 300 which indicates strong solvent-solute interaction in reaction media.

Magnesiothermal Synthesis and Consolidation of the Multicomponent Powder Ceramics in the Zr–Si–Mo–B System

This work is devoted to the fabrication of ZrB2–ZrSi2–MoSi2-based composite powder ceramics by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) according to the scheme of magnesium thermal reduction from oxide feedstock and its subsequent hot-pressing (HP) consolidation. The combustion of reaction mixtures has rather high adiabatic temperatures in a range of 2060–2120 K and burning rates in a range of 8.3–9.4 g/s. The end product yield of the magnesiothermal reduction is 34–38%. The resulting powder contains 13–47% ZrB2, 21–70% ZrSi2, 2–32% ZrSi, and 10–18% MoSi2, depending on the composition of the initial reaction mixture; has high structural homogeneity; and consists of composite polyhedral particles with an average size on the order of 8 μm. The structure of ceramics consolidated by HP from the SHS powder is homogeneous and includes needle ZrB2 grains distributed in the ZrSi2 matrix, MoSi2 inclusions of various morphologies, and inclusions of ZrSiO4 silicate distributed over the ZrSi2 grain boundaries. The HP-formed samples have a high degree of homogeneity of the chemical composition and residual porosity of 2.5–7.4%.

Получение 1-метил-5-фенил-7-хлор-1,3-дигидро- 2Н-[1,4]-бензодиазепина-2-она

At present, benzodiazepine derivatives being used widely, they continue to occupy a leading position among the drugs of the anxiolytic group. Most anxiolytics of the benzodiazepine structure are derivatives of 1,4-benzodiazepine. The basis of the chemical benzodiazepine structure consists of a benzene ring connected to a seven-membered heterocyclic ring containing two nitrogen atoms (diazepine) at positions 1 and 4. All the benzodiazepine derivatives used in the clinic also have a second benzene ring attached to carbon. The presence of a halogen or a nitro group is essential to display its activity. Diazepam (1-methyl-5-phenyl-7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H- [1,4] benzodiazepin-2-one) is in the list of necessary and important medicinal products. The urgent issue is the development of a new method to synthesize 1-methyl-5-phenyl-7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-2H-[1,4]-benzodiazepines-2-one that would allow producing the drug in the required quantities and for mass consumption. The search for possible effective ways of synthesizing 1-methyl-5-phenyl-7-chlorine-1,3-dihydro-2H-[1,4]-benzodiazepines-2-one for manufacturing application is of great scientific and practical interest. The purpose of our work is to search for a rational method to synthesize the target product, experimental study of the chemical processes to develop the most optimal methods to produce the product. The technology to produce 1-methyl-5-phenyl-7-chlor-1,3-dihydro-2H-[1,4]-benzodiazepine-2-one on an industrial scale was developed. The synthesis of 2-benzoyl-2',4-dichloro-N-methylacetanilide by condensation of 2-methylamine-5-chlorobenzophenone with chloracetyl chloride in carbon tetrachloride without further treatment of the reaction mass with water and sodium carbonate was developed. The highest yield of 1-methyl-5-phenyl-7-chlorine-1,3-dihydro-2H-[1,4]-benzodiazepines-2-one was shown to be obtained if the cyclization reaction is carried out in isopropyl alcohol. The reaction mixture composition in interaction of 2-benzoyl- 2',4 -dichloro-N-methylacetanilide with urotropin plays the defining role in the formation of the target product.

Influence of Synthesis Conditions on the Photoluminescence of Poly(methyl methacrylate)/(ZnxCd1 –x)S Compositions

Quantum dots (QDs) synthesized by combining semiconductors are characterized by more stable optical properties. Introducing them into polymeric matrices can lead to optical compositions with predictable physical and chemical properties. These properties are largely determined by the method and conditions of synthesis of compositions. It has been demonstrated how the composition of reaction mixtures, the sequence of their preparation, and heating have an effect on the composition, structure, and photoluminescence properties of (ZnxCd1 –x)S QDs in polymeric compositions based on poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The QDs have been synthesized in situ in a methyl methacrylate (MMA) medium. Sulfides are formed during the destruction of thioacetamide metal complexes. The formation of QDs continues during thermal curing of the compositions to the glassy state. As a response to changes in the synthesis conditions, the changes in the photoluminescence and photoluminescence excitation spectra of PMMA/(ZnxCd1 –x)S compositions have been considered. The deactivation of excited electronic states occurs with the participation of energy levels of defects located on the energy diagram of the compositions in the band gap of semiconductor QDs. The luminescence spectrum is predominantly determined by CdS and defects on the surface of its crystals. Based on the data obtained, formulas are proposed that reflect the composition and structure of composites formed under various synthesis conditions.

Synthesis of new composite materials for processing of methane into important petrochemical products

The aim of this research was to develop the technology of new composite material synthesis for the processing of natural gas methane into olefins. The effects of technological parameters (temperature, volumetric rate, reaction mixture composition) on methane’s oxidative conversion into important petrochemical products has been studied. The paper presents data on methods developed for synthesis and physicochemical characteristics of catalysts. The technological parameters of the process conducted by means of integrated automated laboratory setup were optimized. It has been established that 10% K-30% Mn-10% Nb/50% glycine catalyst prepared by the solution combustion synthesis (SHS) method in solution was active for olefin formation at oxidative transformation of mixture 41.8% CH4+16.2% O2+42% Ar at a volumetric velocity of 3500 h-1. It was determined that at T=800°С, yields of C2H6 and C2H4 were 3.3 and 14.3%, respectively.

BIOFUEL VIA INTERESTERIFICATION OF RAPESEED OIL WITH METHYL ACETATE IN PRESENCE OF POTASSIUM t-BUTOXIDE/THF

Transesterification does not allow to make full conversion of oil to biodiesel because the by-product glycerol cannot be included in the composition of biofuel. Interesterification constitutes a full conversion process with production of triacetin (TA) instead of glycerol, which can be included in the composition of biofuel and allows to increase its yield. Both interesterification and transesterification effectively occur only in presence of catalysts. Results of the investigation of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts indicate the superior importance of catalyst solubility in starting reaction mixture. Partial solubility can remarkably lower the activity of homogeneous catalyst and extremely increase that of formally heterogeneous one. The reaction mixture of interesterification reaction is less polar than that of transesterification, and potassium tert-butoxide (t-BuOK) should be more appropriate catalyst for interesterification than sodium methoxide which is used in most cases. The catalytic system t-BuOK/t-BuOH substantially increases the yield of TA and changes the properties of obtained biofuel. Whereas the content of the TA in the interesterification reaction mixture does not achieve the same level from the theoretically predicted as the FAME, the occurrence of side reaction between t-BuOH and TA cannot be excluded. This paper presents a study of the interesterification of rapeseed oil in presence of catalytic system t-BuOK/THF (catalytic system without alcohols) with the aim of establishing the influence of aprotic tetrahydrofuran to the proceeding the reaction, composition of reaction mixtures and their fuel properties. Obtained results show that the absence of alcoholic hydroxyl groups in the catalytic system insufficiently increases the activity of catalytic system but fails to increase the yield of FAME.

Self-propagating high-temperature synthesis of macroporous B2+L12 Ni-Al intermetallics used in cylindrical radiant burners

The use of Ni-Al alloys proves to be highly relevant in advanced radiant burner production. The aim of this study is an in-situ fabrication of maсro-porous B2-L12 Ni-Al alloys by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis for a specified burner configuration. It has been revealed that the use of small amounts of special additives dramatically affects the synthesis of coarse-porous alloys. High-speed imaging and high-speed spectral pyrometry have demonstrated that a combustion wave consists of a set of short-lived superadiabatic drops of a melt, the temperature of which exceeds the liquidus temperature for a short time. In the formation of melt drops, up to 107 nickel and aluminum particles are involved. This makes it possible to synthesize porous alloys with Ni-Al elements of up to several millimeters in diameter, using Ni and Al powders with the size of fewer than 10 μm. The porosity structure of such alloys has been characterized in the paper. It has also been demonstrated that the structure can be controlled by changing initial synthesis conditions such as reaction mixture composition, an additive type and its amount, mixture relative density, and a preheating value. In addition, the article describes the conditions that allow obtaining alloys with Ni-Al elements in the range of 500–2500 μm in size. As for the phase composition of synthesized alloys, it has been examined by X-ray diffraction. Besides B2-L12 phases, the alloys may contain some martensite L10, which disappears if the alloys are annealed for an hour at a temperature of 1100 °C. To evaluate mechanical properties of the synthesized and annealed alloys, a compression test has been applied. The impact of the alloys phase composition on possible operation modes of Ni-Al radiant burners has been discussed in the work.