Effect of CuO Addition on the Sintering Behavior and Electrical Conductivity of 3Y-TZP

Yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals （3Y-TZP） doped with CuO was prepared, to get two compositions, 0.3 and 1 mole fraction CuO, respectively. The dilatometric study of the samples showed sintering to be improved for the samples doped with 0.3 mole fraction CuO, and to be deteriorated for the samples doped with 1 mole fraction CuO. The 1 mole fraction CuO doped 3Y-TZP showed higher tetragonal/monoclinic phase transformation which was accompanied by grain growth. The electrical conductivity decreased with the addition of CuO.     

Effect of Firing Temperature on the Structure and Properties of YBa2Cu3O7−x Films by TFA-MOD Method

YBa₂Cu₃O_7−x (YBCO) films were fabricated on LaAlO₃ (LAO) substrate under various firing temperatures (760–870 °C) in the crystallization process by metalorganic deposition (MOD) method using trifluoroacetates. The effect of firing temperature on the structure and properties of YBCO films was systematically investigated. According to the XRD and SEM images, the films fired at low temperature (760–800 °C) showed poor electrical performance due to rough surfaces and impurity phases. However, the films fired at 850 °C showed the highest critical temperature of 90 K and the highest J _c of 3.1 MA/cm² which attribute to the formation of a purer YBCO phase, fewer pores, and stronger biaxial texture.     

Effect of Microstructures on Corrosion Behavior of Nickel Coatings:(Ⅰ) Abnormal Grain Size Effect on Corrosion Behavior

Nickel coatings with different microstructures were synthesized by pulse jet electrodeposition technique.Their morphology and microstructure were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The corrosion property of the coatings was studied by using polarization,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS),potential of zero free charge(PZFC) measurements and Mott-Schottky(M-S) relationship.The results showed that the coating with grain size of 50 nm possessed higher corrosion resistance than that with grain size of 10 nm.This abnormal behavior may be related to the existence of nanoscale twins in the coatings and the lower concentration of acceptor in the passive films.     

Effect of Microstructures on Corrosion Behavior of Nickel Coatings:(Ⅱ) Competitive Effect of Grain Size and Twins Density on Corrosion Behavior

Nanocrystalline nickel coatings with grain size of 50 nm were annealed in vacuum at 200°C and 400°C for 10 min.Their microstructures were investigated by transmission electron microscopy(TEM).And their corrosion behaviors were studied by means of polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The results showed that their grain size grew up to about 60 nm(200°C)and 500 nm(400°C),respectively.The specimen annealed at 200°C possessed higher density of twins in compared with the counterparts of as-deposited and annealed at 400°C.The normal grain size effect on the corrosion behavior was not observed.However,it was found that the corrosion resistance of the coating linearly changed with the density of twins.     

Effect of Wetting and NiAl_2O_4 Spinel Formation on the Bonding between Al_2O_3 and Ni

Al2O3-Ni interface formed under vacuum condition is non-wetting and weak. Severe instantaneous intedecial reaction (i.e. wetting) at the Al2O3-Ni interface promoted by oxygen can create a strengthened interface. The NiAl2O4 spinel-Ni intedece is weak and growth of the spinel interphase is detrimental to the Al2O3-Ni intedecial bonding. A proper control of the oxygen partial pressure can achieve wetting while avoiding the existence of spinel at the interface, producing stronger interfaces by both mechanical interlocking and more intimate chemical bonding in an Al2O3-20 vol pct Ni composite.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Sm_xGd_yCe_(1-x-y)O_(2-δ) Nanopowders

SmxGdyCe1-x-yO2-δ (x+y=0.2 and x=0, 0.04, 0.08, 0.12, 0.16, 0.2) nanopowders were prepared by a copre-cipitation method. The zeta potential and sedimentation volume of Ce(OH)4 aqueous dispersions at different pH values were measured. The isoelectric point (IEP) of Ce(OH)4 suspensions is 7.0. The maximum potential value of -18.5 mV and maximum sedimentation volume of 19 ml are reached at pH=10. The evolution behaviors of the xSm(OH)3·yGd(OH)3·(1-x-y)Ce(OH)4 dried powders in the heating process was characterized by DTA/TG and XRO. The powders decompose to ceria based solid solution at a temperature below 300℃ and forms cubic fluorite structure ceria at about 650℃. The properties of SmxGdyCe1-x-yO2-δ solid solutions were characterized by XRD, TEM and BET. The lattice parameter of doped Ce02 increases linearly with increasing Sm3+ substitution (or decreasing Gd3+ substitution). The particle size of the doped ceria powders is from 5 nm to 10 nm.     

Necking Effect on the Growth of Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+δ Single Crystal by TSFZ Method

High-quality Bi ₂ Sr ₂ CaCu ₂ O ₈₊ single crystals have been grown by a travelling solvent floating zone method with a necking technique using a single crystal seed. The full-width at half maximum of the X-ray rocking curves was improved from 120 arcsec to 70 arcsec by the necking technique. The topographic results show that the crystals grown using the necking technique have better crystallinity. Especially, this technique is very effective on the growth of the atomically substituted single crystals. It results not only in the improvement of crystallinity but also in the enhancement of the single crystal size, especially for the crystals substituted by other elements.     

The Effect of Variable Binder Content and Sintering Temperature on the Mechanical Properties of WC–Co–VC/Cr3C2 Nanocomposites

WC powders with an average crystallite size of 10 nm were successfully prepared by ball milling of micron-sized tungsten carbide powders. Grain growth inhibitors (VC and Cr₃C₂) with concentrations of 0.6 wt% each were added to nanocomposites of WC–9Co and WC–12Co, in both as-received and milled WC. Powder mixtures were then consolidated using spark plasma sintering technique at 1200 and 1300 °C for 10 min under high vacuum and pressure of 50 MPa. The influence of WC crystallite size, Co content, and sintering temperature over microstructure and mechanical properties of the resulting composites were studied through XRD and FESEM. Densification and attained grain sizes of the sintered products were measured by Archimedes principle and Scherrer procedure, respectively. Moreover, microhardness (H_v30) and fracture toughness were measured and compared for each composition to comparatively assess the individual effect. It was observed that the addition of VC and Cr₃C₂ resulted in decreased densification of the synthesized composites. These grain growth inhibitors were found to limit grain sizes to 131 nm with an average hardness of 1592 H_v30 and fracture toughness of 9.23 Mpam^1/2.     

Effect of ZrB2 and Polyvinyl Butyral Content on the Oxidation Resistance of ZrB2–SiC Coatings Produced by Slurry Brushing Method

ZrB₂–SiC coatings are prepared on the surface of graphite by slurry brushing method to improve the oxidation resistance. Effects of ZrB₂ content and polyvinyl butyral (PVB)–ethanol solution concentration on microstructure and static oxidation behavior of the ZrB₂–SiC coatings are investigated at 1200 °C in air. The results indicate that increasing ZrB₂ content improves the oxidation resistance of the coatings. When ZrB₂ content increases from 30 to 45 wt%, weight loss rates of the coated samples after oxidation at 1200 °C for 120 min decrease from −0.92% to −1.67%. Increasing binder solution concentration raises component content in the coatings. As PVB–ethanol binder concentration increases from 0.025 to 0.075 g mL⁻¹, weight loss rates of the coated samples after oxidation at 1200 °C for 120 min decrease from 0.32% to −0.38%. Excellent oxidation resistance of ZrB₂–SiC coating is attributed to self-sealing ability of B₂O₃ and borosilicate glass. The composite glass can inhibit oxygen diffusion by filling defects in the coating promptly. The borosilicate glass phase can enhance the fluidity of the composite glass. ZrO₂ and ZrSiO₄ particles restrict the growth of the microcrack, which improves the oxidation resistance of ZrB₂–SiC coating.     

Effects of Carbonate Defects on the Superconductivity of HgBa2CuO4+δ

Carbon contents inHgBa ₂ CuO ₄₊ andstarting materials (HgO, BaO, and CuO) for preparing it weredetermined by infrared spectroscopy to examine influences ofCO ₃ ^2- ions substituted for[HgO ₂ ] ^2– groups on itssuperconducting properties. Measurements of DC magnetic susceptibilitiesand resistivities revealed that superconducting transition in anoxygen-annealed sample with a minimum C content of 0.88 mol% wasvery sharp with T _c 's of 98.0 K (negativemagnetization) and 96.5 K (zero resistance),respectively. They are the highest T _c 's thathave ever been attained inHgBa ₂ CuO ₄₊ including single crystals. Structural data obtained by neutronpowder diffraction showed our sample to have high quality and a value of 0.122(5).     

Effect of Temperature and Chloride Ion Concentration on the Electrochemical Behaviour of Stainless Steel

The effect of temperature and chlorideion concentration on the electrochemical behaviourof austenitic-ferritic duplex stainless steelCOR 25 in an aqueous solution of 60%H_3PO_4+4%H_2SO_4is studied in this paper.The experiments show that the anodic activepeak current on potentiodynamic polarizationincreases by an order of magnitude with an in-crease of temperature from 50℃ and with anincrease of chloride ion from<1 mg/1 to 1500mg/1.Compared with the other materials tested,the austenitic-ferritic duplex stainless steelshows favourable corrosion characteristics inelectrochemical tests,being comparable to thefully austenitic alloy Sanicro 28,which hasa higher chromium and nickel content,and ismuch better than GX3CrNiMo2010.Corrosion ofthe duplex material is normally phase selec-tive,with phase boundary attack after unfavour-able heat treatments.     

Preparation of Nano-structured LiFe_xMn_(1-x)PO_4(x=0,0.2,0.4) by Reflux Method and Research on the Influences of Fe(Ⅱ) Substitution

Nano structured LiFexMn1-xPO4(x=0,0.2,0.4) materials were successfully prepared by one-step reflux method in a water/PEG400 mixed solvent, and were coated by carbon using glucose as the precursor. The materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The electrochemical properties of the materials were investigated by galvanostatic cycling, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). It was found that the materials consisted of nanorods with a diameter of 50 nm and a length of 500 nm. Galvanostatic cycling showed that the capacity of LiMnPO 4 could be largely increased by Fe2+ substitution. At a current rate of C/20, the capacity of the three samples (x=0,0.2,0.4) were 47, 107 and 150 mA·h·g-1 , respectively. CV result showed that the Fe2+ substitution could decrease the polarization during charging/discharging, accelerating the electrochemical process. EIS result showed that the Fe2+ substitution could decrease the charge transfer resistance between the electrode and electrolyte,     

Effect of Gamma Irradiation on the Dielectric Properties of (CH3)2NH2Ga(SO4)2 · 6H2O Crystals in the Vicinity of the Ferroelectric Transition

The effect of gamma irradiation on the dielectric permittivity and loss tangent of (CH₃)₂NH₂Ga(SO₄)₂ · 6H₂O crystals was studied near the ferroelectric transition at different frequencies. Irradiation was found to sharply reduce and tan at gamma doses below 5 × 10⁷ R. At higher doses, and tan level off. With increasing gamma dose, the ferroelectric transition shifts to lower temperatures, irrespective of frequency.     

The Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Magnetic Properties of Mn x Co1?x Fe2O4 Ferrites Nanoparticles

Mn _x Co_1?x Fe₂O₄ ferrites compounds (0??x??0.6) have been synthesized by a glycol-thermal method from high-purity metals chlorides. Single phase spinel structure of the nanoparticles has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurements. The diameters of the as-prepared powders were estimated from XRD and TEM and were found to be in the range: 7 to 13?nm. Room temperature magnetizations were obtained using a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) on the as-prepared samples and on samples annealed at 500 and 700?°C. The variation of coercive fields, saturation and remnant magnetizations as a function of composition (x) and grain size have been investigated. ⁵⁷Co M?ssbauer spectra for as-prepared samples were also measured at different temperatures (27, 100, and 200?°C). Significant changes in magnetization properties and M?ssbauer parameters are observed across the composition range studied. The variation of coercive fields and saturation magnetizations appear to critically depend on the particle sizes as the compounds evolve from single domain to multidomain structure.     

Recovery of Titanium from the Rich Titanium Slag by H2SO4 Method

The blast furnace slag bearing TiO2 in Panzhihua, China, is an important resource to be utilized. In the present paper, the effects of the ratio of slag to H2SO4, the reaction temperature, the particle size of the slag, and the concentration of H2SO4 on the reaction rate and the acidolysis ratio of Ti were studied. The results indicated that the maximum acidolysis ratio reached 98%, which can serve as an experimental basis for the production of titania from the slag.