Diffusion von Silizium,Phosphor, Schwefel und Mangan in flüssigem Eisen

Zusammenhang zwischen Diffusion und Aktivität. Messung der Diffusionskoeffizienten von Silizium, Phosphor, Schwefel und Mangan in flüssigem Eisen sowie in kohlenstoffgesättigtem, flüssigem Eisen. Angabe der Konzentrationsabhängigkeit und der Temperaturabhängigkeit der ermittelten Diffusionskoeffizienten.     

Elektrolytische Desoxidation von Eisenschmelzen

Übersichtsbericht zur elektrolytischen Desoxidation von Eisenschmelzen mit Hilfe von Festelektrolytzellen aus dotiertem ZrO₂ oder ThO₂. Laborversuche zur elektrolytischen Desoxidation von Eisenschmelzen bei Gehalten an gelöstem Sauerstoff zwischen 0,050 und 0,00002%. Einfluß der Stromstärke, des Rührens der Schmelze, der Reoxidation der Schmelze über die Gasphase und die Auflösung feuerfester Oxide sowie der Elektronenteilleitfähigkeit der Festelektrolyte auf die Desoxidationsgeschwindigkeit und die erzielbaren Endsauerstoffgehalte der Eisenschmelzen.     

Thermochemische Kennwerte für die Reaktion,Mo + O2 ⇌ MoO2 sowie in Eisenschmelzen

Zusammenstellung von Schrifttumsangaben für die Änderung der freien Standardenthalpien der Reaktionen , Mo + O₂ ? MoO₂ und in Eisenschmelzen. Neubestimmung der Temperaturabhängigkeiten der Größen ΔG^oCr₂O₃, ΔG^oMoO₂ und ΔG^o_O im Eisen bei Temperaturen zwischen 1460 bzw. 1530 und 1725 °C. Nachweis der Anwendbarkeit der neu ermittelten thermodynamischen Funktionen durch EMK-Parallelmessungen an ThO₂ (Y₂O₃)- und ZrO₂ (MgO)-Festelektrolytzellen mit Cr-Cr₂O₃- und Mo-MoO₂-Referenzelektroden in Reineisenschmelzen bei 1600 °C. Ermittlung des Parameters p_e′ der Elektronenteilleitfähigkeit für einen teilstabilisierten ZrO₂-Festelektrolyten mit einem Stoffmengengehalt von 5% MgO.     

Social support, social stressors at work, and depressive symptoms: Testing for main and moderating effects with structural equations in a three-wave longitudinal study.

This study investigated the moderating effects of social support by supervisors and colleagues relative to social stressors at work and depressive symptoms using a structural equations approach in a 3-wave longitudinal study over 1 year. The analyses were based on a randomly drawn sample of 543 citizens (aged 16–63 yrs) in the area around Dresden in the former East Germany. LISREL analysis with latent moderating effects revealed a moderating effect for supervisor support. This applied only if the time lag was 8 months, but not for longer or shorter lags. Under low-support conditions depressive symptoms were increased by social stressors, whereas, contrary to expectations, social stressors reduced subsequent depressive symptoms under high-support conditions. No moderating effect for colleague support was found. Several mechanisms are discussed that may explain the results. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Effects of roll crossing on the rolling process in four-high mills

Roll crossing can be utilized as a method for profile and flatness control in a rolling mill. The estimation of the profile adjusting range by calculating the elastic roll-gap deflection reveals that roll crossing has a similar effect on the profile as positive bending. Under the assumptions made in the calculations roll crossing is an effective method as profile and crown actuator. Furthermore the effect of roll crossing on the flatness is qualitatively confirmed by rolling trials. Beyond the investigation of the effectiveness of roll crossing as profile and flatness actuator a 3-dimensional finite element simulation of the material flow in the roll gap was done. The results of these simulations, which were confirmed by rolling trials as well, showed that the rolled specimen warps out of the passline due to the crossing of the work rolls whereas the influence of roll crossing on the distribution of local plastomechanical values is negligible. Force components in axial direction are induced by crossing the rolls, which have to be compensated by additional bearings. For the determination of the amount of axial forces rolling trials on a laboratory four-high mill were carried out.     

Different levels of cognitive dissonance, information seeking, and information avoidance.

An experiment with 122 15–17 yr olds tested the curvilinear relationship between the amount of dissonance and the tendency to seek consonant information and avoid dissonant information. The dependent variables, information seeking and information avoidance, were measured separately, and additional data were collected about the perceived probability of revising the decision and about changes of decision certainty. Results show that Ss' preference for information consonant with the decision was highest when they had neither won nor lost large amounts of money. With increasing gains or losses, the opposite tendency emerged. This pattern held both for the number of consonant pieces of information chosen and for the difference in desirability ratings for reading consonant vs dissonant communications. Independent of the amount of money won or lost, more dissonant than consonant information was avoided. Data are explained within the framework of dissonance theory as well as choice-certainty theory. (14 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Approximation of stress-strain curves by various functions

Stress-strain curves obtained by measurements based on four different strain-rates relating to steels St 37-3 and X 10 CrAl 18 were approximated by various functions. The mathematical procedure used herein is of advantage inasmuch as no distortion through transformation of the approximating function occurs. The transition from the area of spread of Luders lines to homogeneous deformation, which occurs in steel St 37-3, is discussed.     

Nitrogen Removal and Arc Voltage Increase in EAF Steelmaking by Methane Injection into the Arc

Methane injection into the arcs of electric arc furnaces has been shown on pilot scale to lead to a remarkable arc voltage increase at constant arc current and arc length. Recent investigations have been concerned with the associated metallurgical effects making use of a gas‐tight 150‐kg arc furnace operated with two AC plasma torches. A first test with bored graphite electrodes in this furnace confirmed the power increase observed during methane injection. The carburization slowly occurring when 6 % CH₄ were injected into the argon atmosphere of the furnace could be avoided by adding minor amounts of CO₂. A slag layer decreased mass transfer rates without noticeably affecting heat transfer. Manganese loss by evaporation was measured to investigate the influence of power increase and slag layers. From the results, an increase of 200 K was concluded for the melt surface temperature when CH₄ was added to pure argon. Methane injection into the arcs proved to accelerate nitrogen removal considerably. Starting with an intentionally high nitrogen content of about 200 ppm, the nitrogen removal rate was found to be slowest with pure argon plasma arcs, faster with 90 % Ar + 10 % H₂, and fastest with 95 % Ar + 5 % CH₄ reaching final contents of less than 20 ppm of nitrogen. Based on thermodynamic calculations, the denitrogenation reactions appear to take place via atomic nitrogen in pure argon plasma, via NH₃ in Ar + H₂ and via HCN in Ar + CH₄.     

Conditions of Liquid Steel Treatment for Near Net‐Shape Casting Processes

Slab casting for hot rolled steel and strip casting using the twin roll casting (TRC) method are compared in terms of inclusions evolution. There are differences of the processes, mainly the use of casting flux in CC of slabs, or pool shapes and sizes in terms of TRC, particularly when roll diameters vary. The inclusion evolution of alumina in a low carbon steel grade was estimated. By modelling particle growth rate, coagulation and deposition, an ‘agglomeration index’ was created to describe the probability of clogging in the SEN. Similarly the growth of secondary alumina precipitation during cooling of the melt in the pool by Stokes collision and turbulent collision was estimated in terms of forming large particles which are able to float‐up. Influences of melt superheat or caster size were taken into account.     

Kinetics of Zn and Pb evaporation from liquid iron

The evaporation kinetics of Zn and Pb from liquid iron at 1600°C were studied under argon pressure 0.1 to 50 bar in an induction furnace. It was found that the limiting step of evaporation under p_Ar < 1 bar is diffusion in the melt. Diffusion in the gas phase becomes rate-determining with increasing argon pressure. The phase boundary reaction has no effect on the evaporation of Zn and Pb. The evaporation of Zn can evidently be reduced by increasing argon pressure above 1 bar, while the evaporation of Pb is not significantly effected by changes of argon pressure.