Thermal and radiative characteristics of oxyfluoride glass singly doped with lanthanide ions

Rare earths-doped oxyfluoride glasses based on germanium oxide and lead fluoride were prepared from commercial raw materials. The glasses with general composition of 50GeO2-(50-x-y)PbO-yPbF2-xLnF3 (Ln=Pr3+-Yb3+), contained different concentrations of optically active dopants (x=0.2 mol.% and 2 mol.%) and PbF2 (y≤15 mol.%). The differential thermal analysis (DTA) was used to determine both thermal characteristic and thermal stability properties of the glasses in the function of the kind of dopant, its concentration, and a glass composition. Characteristic glass temperatures such as glass transition temperature (Tg), glass crystallization temperature (Tc) and temperature corresponding to the maximum of the crystallization rate (Tpc) were evaluated. On the basis of obtained results, the thermal stabilities of glasses under study were evaluated using various thermal stability criteria (Dietzel factor ?T, Saad-Poulain factors H' and S). It was found that the increase in rare earth fluoride contents influenced thermal characteristics when the characteristic temperatures of the individual glass was shifted towards higher values. The effect of the PbF2 content and the kind of rare earth impurity on the glass stability was observed. Absorption spectra of lanthanide-doped glasses were measured at room temperature and used to determine the phenomenological intensity parameters Ωt and next, to estimate radiative properties of lanthanide ions in this matrix. Radiative transition probabilities of luminescent states of Ln3+, branching ratios and radiative lifetimes were determined. The variation of the Ωt along the lanthanide series was presented and discussed.     

Process optimization of electroless copper plating and its influence on electrochemical properties of AB5-type hydrogen storage alloy

The amount of Cu coating by chemical plating was investigated based on quadratic regression orthogonal experimental design being adapted to the variation law of temperature,pH value and Ni2+concentration,and the relevant regression equation was expressed as y=2.1609+0.5295×10-3T2-0.0342P2-0.0265N2+0.0023TP+0.0020TH+0.0199PN-0.0959T+0.3814P-0.2073N.The results showed that the deposition rate augmented with the increasing in temperature,pH value and Ni2+concentration.The experimental parameters of the optimal coating were temperature 75 ℃,pH value 8.5 and Ni2+concentration 1.2 g/L.The electrochemical tests indicated that the cycle stability increased from 60.66% to 75.58%,indicating that the treated alloy exhibited better corrosion resistance.     

天铁热力风机升级改造方案设计

通过对天铁集团高炉现状、风机现状的分析,提出了对热力厂风机升级改造的规划,确定了实施方案.该方案实施后将彻底改变风机渐进式改造的现象,使新高炉的备用机组发挥更大的作用,可增加现有高炉的风压、风量,使现有高炉的产量、冶炼强度进一步提高.     

Recent progress report on DNA B-Z transition modulated by rare earth-amino acid complex and Alzheimer's disease amyloid beta

Rare earth dements have unique physical, magnetic, luminescent and catalytic properties. They have been successfully used as medicine and probes in luminescent resonance energy transfer (LRET) for bioassays, as well as reagents for diagnosis in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this progress report, we will focus on recent progress on how rare earth amino complexes bind to DNA and change DNA structure, especially on DNA B-Z transition induced by rare earth amino acid complex and its potential impact on Alzheimer's disease (AD).     

Numerical Simulation on Inclusion and Bubble Entrapment in Solidified Shell in Model Experiment and in Mold of Continuous Caster With DC Magnetic Field

A model experiment investigating entrapment of inclusions and bubbles on the solidified shell was performed using molten steel,and the conditions for inclusion and bubble entrapment and mechanism of entrapment were studied.The results were applied to the flow behavior in the casting mold of a continuous caster.At the solid-liquid interface,entrapment of inclusions is greatly reduced by the existence of a low velocity flow,e.g.,0.05m/s.The above-mentioned interfacial flow velocity dependency of inclusion entrapment is considered to be largely influenced by changes in the thickness of the concentration boundary layer,which depend on the interfacial flow velocity.Specifically,bubbles and inclusions which enter the concentration boundary layer are drawn to the solid-liquid interface by a suction force which is several orders larger than the Saffman’s force.In addition to the above-mentioned suction force,the so-called cleaning effect is determined by fluid-dynamic forces such as drag force,etc.which act on particles,and furthermore,by resident time of particles at the solid-liquid interface,which depends on the solidification rate.In a FC mold with a 2-stage electromagnetic brake,flotation of bubbles entrained in the jet flow from the nozzle is accelerated with the large DC magnetic field.This is attributed to the braking effect of the DC field on the nozzle jet and the upward flow by the buoyancy of the bubbles.As a result,the interfacial flow velocity can be normalized by increasing the strength of the magnetic field,and entrapment of large bubbles and inclusions can be reduced.     

Influence of Controlled Rolling and Cooling Process on the Mechanical Properties of Low Carbon Cold Forging Steel

In the present paper,controlled rolling and cooling processing was conducted by using a laboratory hot rolling mill.The influence of different processing parameters on the mechanical properties of low carbon cold forging steel was investigated.The results show that the faster cooling after the deformation (especially in low temperature rolling conditions) leads to the refinement of the ferrite grain.The specimen exhibits very good mechanical properties owing to the finer ferrite grains.The pearlite morphologies can also affect the mechanical properties of low carbon cold forging steel.The mechanical properties increase with decreasing final cooling temperature within the range from 650℃ to 570 ℃ due to the finer interlamellar spacing of pearlite colony.The mechanical properties of the specimens with fast cooling after the conventional rolling are not only better than those of the specimens with slow cooling after low temperature rolling,but also almost similar to those of the specimens with fast cooling after low temperature rolling.It is suggested that fast cooling after high temperature rolling (the conventional rolling) process would be of important industrial value.     

The LIMMCAST Program at HZDR:Modelling of Fluid Flow and Transport Phenomena in the Continuous Casting Process

Model experiments with low melting point liquid metals are an important tool to investigate the flow structure and related transport processes in melt flows relevant for metallurgical applications.We present the new experimental facility LIMMCAST for modelling the continuous casting process of steel using the alloy SnBi at temperatures of200-400℃.The parameters of the facility and the dimensions of the test sections will be given,and the possibilities for flow investigations in tundish,submerged entry nozzle and mould will be discussed.In addition,the smaller set-up Mini-LIMMCAST will be presented,which works with the room-temperature liquid alloy GaInSn.The main value of cold metal laboratory experiments consists in the capabilities to obtain quantitative flow measurements with a reasonable spatial and temporal resolution.New ultrasonic and electromagnetic techniques for measuring the velocity in liquid metal flows came up during the last decade allowing for a satisfying characterisation of flow quantities in the considered temperature range up to 400℃.First results from LIMMCAST and Mini-LIMMCAST will be presented covering the following phenomena:fully contacfless electromagnetic tomography of the flow in the mould,flow monitoring by a multitude of ultrasonic sensors,and analysis of the flow in the mould under the influence of an electromagnetic brake:intensification of the flow turbulence contrary to the expected flow damping,injection of argon bubbles through the stopper rod:occurrence of pressure oscillations.     

汽车零件强度、寿命与可靠性分析与模型

The elasto-plastic stress/strain behavior of an automobile rear axle was analyzed by three-dimension finite element method.Based on the stress in critical area where fatigue crack appears,the fatigue life of the welded structure was predicted using the critical shear stress plane criterion.To improve the fatigue property of the rear-axle,the welding-seam was strengthened by both pellet spraying and plasma melting,and evident improvement was experimentally illustrated.Based on the viewpoint that a complex component is also a system in the respect of reliability assessment and statistical dependence among component failures(i.e.the so call"common cause failure")is inherent for system under stochastic load environment,a system-level load-strength interference model was presented and the reliability of the rear axle was estimated as a system,instead of a component.     

铝土矿、氧化铝和电解铝产业链市场及利润流向

本文主要介绍近几年铝土矿、氧化铝和电解铝产业链的市场和利润流向演变以及未来发展形势.     

提高轧制重轨BS75A成材率的措施

介绍了武钢大型厂生产重轨BS75A时,利用现有设备,通过不断研究,找到了一条提高重轨(BS75A)生产成材率的方法,并取得了较好的经济效益.     

金属钴粉的制备及应用

钴粉具有特殊的物理、化学性质和力学性能,它的应用比较广泛,国内外对金属钴粉的制备有很多研究.本文介绍了高压水喷雾法、电解法、多元醇法、γ射线辐照制备法、微乳液法、高压氢气还原法和超声雾化热分解法等钴粉制备方法的原理及其优缺点;介绍了钴粉在硬质合金、陶瓷、催化、特种工具、电子器件和电池等行业的应用现状;对我国钴粉生产的发展方向提出了建议.     

Turbulent Melt Flow Excited by Amplitude-andFrequency Modulated RMF

We examine MHD processes arising in melts placed in vessels of circular and rectangular cross-sections under the action of amplitude-and-frequency modulated rotating magnetic field.It is established that besides the mean turbulent flow,seven oscillations arise in the melt,whose frequency and amplitude depend on modulation parameters.     

冶炼平车移动DP总线编码器的应用

介绍了在铁合金电炉控制系统的改造中应用移动DP从站的实践,对铁合金电炉控制领域的开发及维护具有一定的借鉴作用.     

浅谈我国有色金属行业的技术创新发展与对策研究

在分析我国有色金属行业现状的基础上,指出随着国际贸易的不断加深,我国有色金属发展中的技术落后、设备陈旧等问题日益突出,使整个行业的发展受到严重制约.提出技术创新是促进我国有色金属行业持续发展的关键,并对现有问题的根源及解决办法进行了初步探讨.     

Stress Oriented Hydrogen Induced Cracking of Linepipe Steel

The stress oriented hydrogen induced cracking (SOHIC) is a typical hydrogen embrittlement phenomenon occurring in the linepipe steels exposed to sour environment containing H 2 S gas.However,even recently,the cracking mechanism of SOHIC has not been clarified because of lacking in the empirical data on the actual failure mode of SOHIC cracking.The factors affecting SOHIC are discussed in terms of metallurgy of high strength linepipe steel and hydrogen electrochemistry.The cracking mechanisms of SOHIC are examined by comparing them with the empirical failure mode of SOHIC which is developed by observation of the actual fracture sites of the hydrogen induced blister cracking (HIBC) and secondary cracks.Finally,the correlation between SOHIC and HIC is discussed.     

利用注册表提升计算机系统性能

介绍了通过修改注册表激活Windows XP操作系统中某些被隐藏的功能的方法.首先对Windows XP注册表进行了简要介绍,然后就如何通过修改注册表来提高计算机系统性能进行了详细论述.使用文章介绍的几种方法,可以达到系统优化的目的.     

Method to Identify the Material of a Single Grain Based on Its Magnetization and Anisotropy Measured in a Chamber Type μG Drop Shaft

Free translation caused by attractive field-gradient force was observed for Ni and ferrite（CuFe₂O₄）grains that were released in a diffuse area.In order to exclude the effect of terrestrial gravity,translation was observed in micro-gravity（μG）condition produced by a compact drop-shaft installed in a ordinary laboratory room.Magnetization Ms per unit mass of the grain is obtained by analyzing the above-mentioned translations in terms of a energy conservation rule;here conservation of the sum of field-induced potential mMsH and kinetic energy 1/2mv² is considered for a particle with mass m.The present method of obtaining Ms is free of measuring the mass of sample;this is because the field-gradient force is a volume force that is proportional to m.The method is also free of an interfering signal emitted from the sample holder.Accordingly,Ms is detectable irrespective of sample size,provided that the field-induced translation is observable.The above-mentioned procedure to estimate Ms from filed-induced translation is a step to obtain a reliable magnetic data from a single nano-sized grain.The efficiency of material identification was recently confirmed on various solid grains,which was based on diamagnetic magnetization data obtained from its translations caused by field-gradient repulsive force.A diamagnetic material generally possesses an intrinsic value of magnetic susceptibility and its anisotropy.The present results on nickel grains indicate that the principle of material identification based on its magnetization data is applicable for the three major category of magnetic materials,namely ferro-（or ferri-）magnetic,paramagnetic and diamagnetic material.     

7月份PPI同比下降8.2%

7月份,工业品出厂价格同比下降8.2%(上年同月为上涨10.0%),降幅比上月扩大0.4个百分点;1-7月,工业品出厂价格同比下降6.2%(上年同期为上涨8.0%),降幅比上半年扩大0.3个百分点。     

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