Solid dithizonates of Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(lI) and Pb
(II), have been prepared. Thermogravimetry (DTG), derivative thermogravimet
ry (DTG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction powder
patterns and elemental analysis have been used to characterize and study t
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