Simple low-vacuum coating of paraffin wax on carbonaceous gas sensing layers

A simple low-vacuum coater has been fabricated by using a vacuum resin degassing chamber, in which an aluminum effusion cell is heated by a soldering iron. Our developed vacuum coater presents the versatile methods for depositing paraffin wax for skin-coating the sensing layers of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM). As the increase of the cell temperature, the thickness and inhomogeneity of the wax films were increased. Impedance analyses revealed that the energy dissipation of the QCM was remarkably enhanced with the amount of wax. It was also revealed that the as-deposited wax was fluidic until coagulation by heat radiation. This surface skin coating enhanced the ethyl acetate (EA) sorption capabilities of the polyethylene-sputtered QCM sensor, whereas, it reduced the EA sorption capacity of the d-phenylalanine-sputtered QCM sensor.     

Quartz crystal unit modeling at cryogenic temperatures

The aim of this paper was to develop the new quartz crystal electrical model including its temperature properties in the temperature range from 83.15 K (−190 °C) to 303.15 K (+30 °C) through experimental set-up and simulation analysis. Both the methodology of the quartz resonator measurements, the instrument setup, and the measurement methods needed to collect the necessary data as well as polynomial approximation of temperature dependence were described. The electrical model of AT-cut type quartz crystal for cryogenic temperatures was developed, in which its elements were expressed as functions of temperature. Using these polynomials, the behavioral model for PSPICE computer program has been worked out.     

Rupture of Wetting Films Formed by Bubbles at a Quartz Surface in Cationic Surfactant Solutions

Experimental studies were performed on the kinetics of the three‐phase contact formation and bubble attachment to a quartz surface in solutions of a cationic surfactant of various concentrations. By tuning the distance between the single‐bubble formation point and the quartz surface immersed in the solution, the influence of the state of the dynamic adsorption layer over a rising bubble on the mechanism of rupture of a wetting film formed was elucidated. Based on the unique methodology, allowing precise control over the initial degree of adsorption coverage at the detaching bubble, new evidence was found confirming the electrostatic character of the wetting film rupture in cationic surfactant solutions of low concentrations.     

Fabrication and electromagnetic wave absorption property of quartz ceramics with a gradient distribution of BaTiO3

Quartz ceramics with a uniform/gradient distribution of BaTiO₃ (U/G–SO–BTO) are fabricated by cold pressing a powder blend with BTO followed by sintering and using a combined technique of spreading the powder blends with gradually increased BTO layer–by–layer and sintering. The electromagnetic wave absorption properties of these two ceramics are studied in detail. For U–SO–BTO samples, the primary electromagnetic reflection is strong due to the aggravated impedance mismatch at their surfaces. The electromagnetic wave reflectivity of U–SO–BTO could only reach ?7.0?dB when the sample thickness is 6?mm and the BTO content is 8.0?wt%, and it decreases slightly to ?8.1?dB when the sample thickness is increased to 10.0?mm and the BTO content is decreased to 5.0?wt% simultaneously. For G–SO–BTO samples, electromagnetic waves could enter with little reflection due to the weak surface impedance mismatch, and the electromagnetic waves entering these samples could propagate forward while being absorbed gradually with little reflection because of the weak impedance mismatch at the interfaces. The G–SO–BTO samples are promising excellent electromagnetic absorbing materials because their electromagnetic wave reflectivity could reach a level lower than ?12.0?dB and could decrease further from –12.2 to ?13.1?dB as the layer thickness increases from 1.0 to 2.0?mm.     

Impact of gypsum supersaturated process water on the interactions between silica and zinc sulphide minerals

Flotation recovery and selectivity problems have been reported in the flotation of fine sulphide minerals in gypsum supersaturated process water. In this study, the effect of gypsum supersaturated solution on the interactions between silica and sphalerite (ZnS) minerals was examined by observing deposition behaviour of silica nanoparticles on sphalerite surface using a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D). Significant deposition of silica nanoparticles on ZnS coated sensor surface was observed in the gypsum supersaturated solution, indicating consequential slime coating of silica fines on sphalerite mineral surface. Substantial deposition of silica nanoparticles on SiO₂ coated surface was also observed suggesting strong homo-aggregation of silica fines in the gypsum supersaturated solution. The interaction behaviour between silica–sphalerite and silica–silica is mainly attributed to the high calcium concentration of the gypsum supersaturated solution. Similar deposition behaviour of silica nanoparticles onto ZnS or SiO₂ coated sensor surface was observed in 800 ppm calcium solution, which is similar to the calcium concentration of the gypsum supersaturated solution. Colloidal force measurement between a silica particle and a fractured sphalerite surface or a silica wafer surface by an atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed attractive van der Waals force between the mineral particles in both gypsum supersaturated solution and 800 ppm calcium solution. The high calcium concentration of the gypsum supersaturated solution induced the hetero-aggregation between silica and sphalerite, accounting for the observed decrease in flotation selectivity.     

Resonance and it application to a vibratory mill

The dynamics of a driven oscillator, consisting of a cylindrical container suspended by springs and filled with a large number of freely moving balls, is investigated around the principal resonance frequency. The theoretical findings are applied to a cantilever resonance vibratory mill and allow for the experimental determination of the dynamical properties of the mill, estimation of the power input and its absorbed and dissipated fractions. The results are tested for the mechanical activation of quartz.     

石英光纤表面Cu-石墨烯复合镀层的性能研究

为制备耐高温、寿命长的金属镀层光纤,利用化学镀技术在石英光纤表面制备Cu基镀层。同时将石墨烯片层材料引入镀液,制备了Cu-石墨烯复合镀层。采用扫描电镜(SEM)、能谱仪(EDS)、X射线光电子能谱仪(XPS)、Raman光谱仪等,对石墨烯片层和Cu基镀层的微观形貌进行表征。利用电化学工作站、纳米压痕仪等对金属镀层的性能进行测试。利用热震法对Cu基镀层与光纤基体的结合性能进行分析,同时对金属镀层光纤进行导光测试。结果发现：Cu-石墨烯镀层相对Cu镀层,镀层组织致密,晶粒细小,质量更优。Cu-石墨烯镀层硬度、弹性模量分别提升了111.5%、34.0 %。Cu-石墨烯镀层的腐蚀电位Ecorr提升了32.3%,腐蚀电流icorr减小了22.5%,其耐蚀性能明显提升。石英光纤表面化学镀覆Cu金属镀层,能够克服光纤包层光滤除器在实际应用中因局部温度过高而烧损等问题,同时对光纤的信号光传递并无影响。石墨烯片层对光纤对表面镀层质量、提高防腐等性能影响较大,在提升光纤使用寿命方面具有重要意义。     

Synthesis of SiC whiskers by VLS and VS process

This study investigates the mechanisms of SiC whisker formation in the carbothermal reduction of quartz to SiC in different gas atmospheres. Reduction of quartz by graphite was studied in Ar, H₂, and CH₄–H₂–Ar gas mixture in a laboratory fixed bed reactor. The reduction products were characterised by XRD, SEM and TEM. Whiskers were not formed in the carbothermal reduction of quartz in argon. Two types of SiC whiskers were observed in the carbothermal reduction of quartz in H₂ and CH₄–H₂–Ar gas mixture. In the process of reduction at 1400–1600 °C in H₂ and at 1200–1600 °C in CH₄–H₂–Ar gas mixture, whiskers with hexagonal shape with diameter 100–800 nm and length up to tens of microns were formed by the VLS mechanism under catalytic effect of iron. The whiskers with the characteristics of cylindrical shape and high aspect ratio were synthesized in CH₄–H₂–Ar gas mixture at 1400–1600 °C by VS mechanism.     

Characterization of Adsorption Behavior of Sucrose Monolaurate on Gold Substrate Using the Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)

One class of biodegradable surfactants, sucrose fatty acid esters (SEs), has attracted wide interest in the food and cosmetic industries due to their excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability and lower pH- and temperature-sensitivity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the adsorption behavior of pure sucrose monolaurate (SML) at the solid–liquid interface as a function of concentration, 0.02–0.5 % w/w, and medium pH, as these can be the pre-determinants of their performance. The quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), an effective and versatile surface adsorption tool with customizable surfaces, was used for the first time in real-time characterization of the adsorption behavior. Adsorption was fast, between 1 and 3 min, with a typical one-step monolayer adsorption mechanism occurring at most concentrations and medium pH used, thus justifying the application of the Sauerbrey equation to determine the deposited mass. The adsorption isotherm was likely Langmuirian and the SML deposition on gold was significantly higher, at and beyond 0.1 % w/w, in de-ionised water (pH 6.9) than in aqueous buffer (physiological pH 5.5) due to the interaction of water molecules with the adsorbed layer. The results from this work highlight the importance of media for studying the adsorption behaviors of SEs and serve as a reference for future investigations on different functionalized surfaces.     

Effects of quartz addition on chalcopyrite bioleaching in shaking flasks

This paper studies the effects of quartz on bioleaching of chalcopyrite by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, LD-1 through shaking flask experiments. The results showed that quartz concentration can affect the copper extraction. After 32 days, copper extraction of the leaching system at 50 g L⁻¹ quartz concentration increased by about 20%, compared with that of the leaching system without quartz. XRD analysis showed that the amounts of jarosite on the chalcopyrite surface may reduce by the mechanical friction action between fine particles of quartz and chalcopyrite. The analysis of SEM indicated that the surfaces of chalcopyrite particles were eroded by different degrees and the degrees of change were the same as the effects of quartz concentration on copper extraction.