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and Summary Polyelectrolytes and oppositely charged surfactants form precipitation complexes which, in many cases, can be completely resolubilized by excess surfactant. In general, maximum precipitation appears to correspond to a single layer of surfactant adsorbed on the polymer, and the resolubilized form to a double layer of surfactant. Prior to formation of the latter, the complexes are highly surface active. An analysis of the solubility diagrams of a cationic hydroxyethyl cellulose derivative, and a homologous series of sodium alkyl sulfates, has provided a value of the adsorption energy, Φ, of these surfactants into the first layer. The value of Φ, viz., 1.1 kT per CH2 group, is somewhat higher than the corresponding value for micelle formation. Studies with a number of surfactants show that polymer/surfactant interaction is most favorable (a) the longer the hydrocarbon chain of the surfactant, (b) the straighter the chain, and (c) when the head group is terminal to the chain. Departures from these conditions reduce the extent of interaction and render difficult resolubilization of the complex. From results on a range of polymers, it is concluded that resolubilization of the precipitated complex is also difficult if the charge density of the polymer is too high.

The preparation of dicyanoacetylene, N≡C–C≡C–C≡N, is outlined and its infrared and Raman spectra are presented. An assignment is given for 8 of the 9 fundamental frequencies which explains the observed combination tones very satisfactorily. All features of the spectra are compatible with D∞h symmetry, including particularly the infrared band contours, the lack of coincidences between infrared and Raman frequencies, and the operation of selection rules for the combination tones. Results of a normal coordinate treatment are included.