Preparation of flat-polished specimens for SEM-backscattered electron imaging and X-ray microanalysis—importance of epoxy impregnation

Representative and quantitative microstructural information of cement-based materials can be obtained in the backscattered electron and X-ray modes of the scanning electron microscope (SEM). One prerequisite, of several, is to use flat specimens. Microstructures that are minimally affected by the grinding and polishing necessary to produce the flat surface can be obtained. It is essential to fill the pores of the specimen with epoxy resin prior to grinding and polishing. After hardening, the epoxy stabilizes the microstructure and enables it to withstand the stresses of grinding and polishing without alteration. In the present paper, we describe a preparation technique that we consider to have produced excellent polished specimens. The importance of epoxy impregnation is demonstrated.     

A strategy for integrating product conceptualization and bid preparation

Collaboration with other members of the supply chain is one means by which small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can compete in today’s global business environment. Thus, early stages of the new product development process involve both technical activities, e.g., product platform definition, and commercial activities, e.g., bidding for contracts. This paper introduces an integrated collaborative bidding and design system (CBDS) to help SMEs coordinate the two aspects. General sorting was employed for initial requirements acquisition and platform definition; while a self-organizing map (SOM) neural network was combined with a concurrent cost-schedule estimation strategy for refinement of design options and bid evaluation/preparation. A case study on cellular phone design was then applied for illustrating the proposed prototype system.     

AP的安全制备（英）

1 IntroductionThe ammonium perchlorate ( AP)-based compositepropellant is currently the most widely used one becausethis propellant has good burning characteristics and me-chanical properties. One of the few serious drawbacks ofthe AP-based propellant is that its products of combus-tion, which include HCl, chlorine, and chlorine oxides,cause atmospheric pollution. Increasing concern for aclean atmosphere in recent years has resulted in a com-pelling need for developing a chlorine-free,enviro…     

壳聚糖对持久性有机污染物吸附研究

以甲壳素为原料,110℃下浸泡在50%氢氧化钠溶液中间歇反应3h,用蒸馏水洗至中性,60℃烘干,得到产物壳聚糖,经测定产物脱乙酰度＞95%,25℃下1%壳聚糖溶液(溶于100ml 1%的乙酸水溶液中)粘度为100mPa·s.研究了吸附条件对吸附容量的影响,在弱酸性水溶液中吸附速度较快,3h后吸附趋于平衡.室温下,pH为4的水溶液中壳聚糖对所试污染物的饱和吸附容量分别为酸性红B 442mg/g、酸性嫩黄G 419mg/g、十二烷基苯磺酸钠345mg/g、R盐98mg/g.壳聚糖作为一种新型环保材料,具有制备方法简单,对水溶性有机污染物吸附速度快,吸附容量大等优点.     

Dental amalgam – the effect of the technology of alloy powder preparation on the corrosion behaviour and the release of mercury

Dental amalgams are based on a broad spectrum of materials differing in their chemical composition, metallurgical treatment, and in the way the initial alloys powders are prepared. In addition to their chemical composition, amalgams based on various powders differ in both their microstructure and the amount of mercury needed for preparation. All these facts may affect electrochemical processes occurring during their interaction with oral fluids, and also mercury release. While verifying the effect of the technology used for the preparation of the high‐copper ternary alloy powder on the properties of resulting amalgams, this study aimed at the mechanism of their interaction with a model saliva solution as well as mercury release was included. Measurements were done in a model saliva solution using standard electrochemical methods and exposition measurements. The interaction of individual types of amalgams with artificial saliva did not reveal any significant differences. The free corrosion potential of all these amalgams in an aerated solution settled in the range of values in which tin oxidation, resulting in a layer of insoluble corrosion producsts, turned out to be the dominant anodic process. The rate of mercury release was the lowest for amalgams based on a gas‐atomized alloy. The highest rate of mercury release, and also its dependence on time, was exhibited by lathe‐cut powder based amalgam. In addition to different volume fraction of the Ag‐Hg phase and the level of its tin alloying, this different behaviour may be explained by differences in the rate at which a layer of tin corrosion products acting as a barrier to mercury release is formed.     

Specimen preparation and image processing and analysis techniques for automated quantification of concrete microcracks and voids

Specimen preparation and image processing/analysis techniques were developed for use in automated quantitative microstructural investigation of concrete, focusing on concrete microcracks and voids. Different specimen preparation techniques were developed for use in fluorescent and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of concrete; then techniques produce a sharp contrast between microcracks/voids and the body of concrete. The image processing/analysis techniques developed specifically for use with concrete address the following usages: automatic threshold; development of intersecting microcracks/voids and connected voids; distinction of microcracks form voids based on geometric attributes; and noise filtration.     

纳米陶瓷的制备

纳米陶瓷材料可显著降低材料的烧结致密化程度,节约能源;并可改善陶瓷材料的性能,提高其使用可靠性。主要介绍了纳米陶瓷的制备方法,包括纳米陶瓷粉体的制备、成型和烧结。     

高性能磁性液体材料研究进展

解决纳米磁性粒子的耐氧化问题对制备高性能磁性液体具有重要意义。系统介绍了金属磁性液体和氮化铁磁性液体的制备方法，并对各种制备方法进行了评述。综述了磁性液体的耐氧化研究进展，主要是纳米金属粒子的无机物包覆和氮化铁磁性液体的抗氧化剂添加；展望了高性能磁性液体在耐氧化方面的研究趋势。     

亚微米HMX/FPM2602超细混合炸药的制备工艺研究

采用"超声波、助剂-溶液-水悬浮-蒸馏-成型"和超临界流体反溶剂(SAS)包覆技术研究了亚微米奥克托今(HMX)/氟橡胶(FPM2602)混合炸药造型粉的制造工艺,并用组分分析、扫描电镜(SEM)和傅立叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)等方法进行了表征,对两种制备工艺得到的混合炸药的起爆性能进行了测试.结果表明,超声波、助剂-溶液-水悬浮-蒸馏-成型由于自身的一些缺点不适合制备超细混合炸药;而SAS包覆技术适合制备超细混合炸药,是一种绿色环保技术.     

利用废硅胶生产五水偏硅酸钠的研究

概述了五水偏硅酸钠的市场现状,介绍了以废硅胶为原料生产五水偏硅酸钠的实验方法。通过实验,得出了优化实验条件为:模数采用0.5~0.8,波美度在35~50°,加热废硅胶及浓缩结晶的温度为90~100℃,时间为持续沸腾5min以上,采用自然降温法,时间在10h左右。最终制得良好的晶体,其中氧化钠含量为28.5%,氧化硅含量27.3%,产品质量达到国内同类产品的一级品标准。