Synthesis and Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of La(Ⅲ) Complex with Unsymmetrical Schiff Base Zwitterion Ligand

A new unsymmetrical solid Schiff base (LLi) was synthesized using L-lysine, o-vanillin and 2-hydroxy-l-naphthaldehyde. Solid La(Ⅲ) complex of this ligand [LaL(NO3)](NO3)·2H2O was prepared and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV and molar conductance. The thermal decomposition kinetics of the complex for the second stage were studied under non-isothermal condition by TG and DTG methods. The kinetic equation may be expressed as: dα/dt=A·e-E/RT·(1-α)2. The kinetic parameters(E, A), activation entropy S≠ and activation free-energy G≠ were also gained.