Properties of gasars-metallic materials with pores formed by released hydrogen

We developed a new type of porous materials with anisotropic structure based on a large number of metals. It is shown that these material, called gasars, have properties different from the properties of the other porous materials. Thus, the strength of gasars is much higher than the strength of powder materials with the same porosity and their impact toughness is readily regulated by the sizes of the pores. The internal structures of gasars and possible versions of the types of pores in these materials are strongly diversified, which makes the spectrum of their possible applications very wide. We discuss some specific directions of the potential applications of gasars. The results of measurements of the thermal conductivity of gasars and monolithic specimens are presented. It is shown that, for a certain level of porosity, the specific thermal conductivity of gasars is higher than for monolithic materials. We also make some basic conclusions concerning the characteristics of new porous materials. __________ Translated from Fizyko-Khimichna Mekhanika Materialiv, Vol. 43, No. 5, pp. 125–127, September–October, 2007.     

Converting harmonic oscillations into chaos

A new simple model of a system with chaotic dynamics, based on the equations of bistable systems, is considered. The possibility of converting harmonic signals into chaotic oscillations, which represent intermittent irregular and switching quasi-regular motions, is demonstrated by numerical methods. The mechanism of chaotization is analyzed using the results of numerical calculations.     

A threshold temperature effect for a carbon particle heated in plasma

Numerical simulations of the heating of a carbon dust particle (pellet) in hydrogen plasma showed that the character of heating depends in a threshold manner on the initial temperature of the pellet. The heating proceeds at a high rate if the initial temperature is above a certain threshold (“hot” regime), and at a much lower rate for an initial temperature below this threshold (“cold” regime). An important factor in this process is thermionic emission, which leads to positive charging of a pellet in hydrogen plasma due to electron emission from the surface in the hot regime. In the cold regime, the pellet acquires a negative charge that retards the electron flux from plasma to the particle. A method for the experimental observation of this effect is proposed.     

The structure and thermo EMF of a nanotubular carbon deposit formed in electric discharge plasma

We have studied the structure and thermo emf of a nanotubular carbon deposit formed in electric arc discharge plasma. The deposit contains flocky granules with dimensions of 15–20 μm within a 20–60 μm-thick layer on the substrate surface. This deposit is characterized by a sufficiently high thermo emf (60 μV/K) and electric conductivity (600 Ω⁻¹ m⁻¹).     

The effect of laser radiation on the formation of oriented cadmium sulfide layers under highly nonequilibrium conditions

The effect of low-power laser radiation on the formation of oriented cadmium sulfide layers from a vapor phase on a substrate cooled with liquid nitrogen (highly nonequilibrium conditions) is studied. The results of technological experiments, the results of a study of electron diffraction (electron diffraction patterns), and condensation diagram data are reported. It is found that, depending on the substrate temperature, laser radiation can both improve and worsen the crystal quality of films. It is shown that a condensation diagram of cadmium sulfide layers formed on a substrate exposed to low-power laser radiation is shifted to higher temperatures relative to a condensation diagram obtained without laser radiation. The experimental results are interpreted in the context of a solitonic heteroepitaxy model.     

Stimulation of negative magnetoresistance by an electric field and light in silicon doped with boron and manganese

It is experimentally ascertained that light stimulates the negative magnetoresistance observed in a high electric field in silicon doped with boron and manganese. The optimum conditions (the electric field, temperature, illumination, and resistivity of the material) for observation of the largest magnitude of negative magnetoresistance in (Si:B):Mn are determined. The dependence of the negative magnetoresistance on the concentration of compensating impurity is established.     

Interband light absorption in size-confined systems in uniform electric fields

A simple approach to calculation of the interband absorption coefficient in a uniform electric field is developed. This approach provides a means for studying the special features of electroabsorption in a wide class of semiconductor systems on the basis of the most general relationships. The approach is used to study the electroabsorption in two-dimensional systems with different profiles of their one-dimensional potential, quantum wells, and superlattices in magnetic fields.     

Refractories for handling steel outside a furnace

A range of refractories is presented for handling steel outside a furnace, which are produced by the Borovichi Refractories Corporation. The refractory characteristics and working features are given. Translated from Novye Ogneupory, No. 9, pp. 29–35, September, 2008.     

Factors of large graphite crucible life

Production methods used to prepare graphite crucibles with high operating properties are considered: use as a filler of good graphitizing acicular coke, vibration molding of the original coke mix, use of production cycles for impregnation with medium temperature coal-tar pitch — firing, firing of compacted billets in metal containers, graphitization of fired billets in graphite cylinders. The last two production methods make it possible to reduce the temperature drop throughout the volume of a billet during heat treatment, and as a consequence to reduce crack development to a minimum as a result of reducing thermal stresses. All of the production methods recommended may be entirely accomplished in existing electrode plants and may be used to increase markedly the quality crucible graphite. It is possible to achieve a quality for these materials at the best world level. Translated from Novye Ogneupory, No. 8, pp. 28–33, August 2008.