High intakes of Cr, Ni, and Zn in clinker: Part II. Influence on the hydration properties

This work presents the results of the hydration of cements with high intakes of Cr, Ni, and Zn. The cements were produced from clinkers that were doped with 200 to 25,000 ppm of heavy metal. Investigations on the clinkers were presented in Part I. In this paper the rate of heat generation of the cements in the first 2 days was analysed by differential scanning calorimetry. The hydration products were investigated by scanning electron microscopy combined with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer and also by X-ray powder diffraction. The initial setting of some samples was tested, as well as the strength. The results show that heavy metals only have an influence on the hydration properties of the cements if the dosage is much higher than in ordinary Portland cement.     

高电化性能球型氢氧化亚镍的研制

叙述了球型氢氧化亚氧化亚镍的制备及电化性能测定的情况。结果表明：球型与普通型氢氧化亚镍相比,改善了粉末的流动性,提高了充填密度和活性利用率,是制备高能镍电极的理想材料。     

Codeposition of nickel–phosphorus alloys reinforced with boron carbide microparticles: direct and pulse plating

Nickel–phosphorus alloys were codeposited with boron carbide particles. Two compositions of nickel-phosphorus, one presenting a low phosphorus content in the order of 4% wt. and another one presenting a high phosphorus content of about 12% wt., were deposited from modified Watts nickel electrolytes using both direct and pulse plating. A strong influence of the deposition method was observed on the phosphorus content in the matrix and on the quantity of codeposited particles. Pulse plating was found to significantly increase both of them. Nucleation of the pure nickel–phosphorus alloy and of the codeposit were studied using chronoamperometry and AFM in potentiostatic mode. An instantaneous nucleation mechanism was evidenced on iron and gold substrates. Microhardness was measured and linked to the phosphorous and particle contents.     

Welding of unique and advanced ductile intermetallic alloys for high-temperature applications

Intermetallic alloys represent a unique class of materials with atomic arrangements that are different from those of conventional disordered alloys. Among them are alloys based on Ni₃Al, Fe₃Al, and TiAl. Intermetallic alloys have unique properties, such as high melting point, low density, high-temperature strength, and high-temperature corrosion and oxidation resistance. Their only disadvantage is the lack of ductility at room temperature and at elevated temperatures. However, they can be ductilised by micro- and macroalloying. Application of intermetallic alloys for structural use at elevated temperature depends on their ability to be welded using conventional welding procedures. This paper focuses on the development of these alloys, their behaviour when subjected to weld thermal cycles, and their weldability. Most intermetallic alloys are susceptible to cracking during or after welding, but some can be modified to have good weldability. The paper discusses welding and weldability of Ni₃Al-, Fe₃Al-, and TiAl-based intermetallic alloys. In addition, the weldability of other long-range ordered alloys, of the type (Fe, Ni)₃V and (Fe, Co)₃V, are briefly discussed.     

Influence of deposited particles of Ni and Co on the passivity of aluminium

The cathodic deposition of transition metals allows obtaining surface conditions similar to those found in alloys and to study the anodic processes occurring on them. In this work, some aspects dealing with the influence of the presence of electro-deposited particles on the growth of anodic oxide films at potentials lower than 10 V in neutral acetate buffer solution were analysed by conventional electrochemical techniques supported by SEM and TEM. At the first stages of anodization, the particles lose progressively their contact with the substrate due to the growth of the aluminium oxide film leaving a defective structure. Thus, at potentials higher than 0.9 V SSE, the electrical contact of particles is established by tunnelling through localized states generated by defects in the band-gap. This, in turn, leads to the formation of preferential conductive paths. Thus, the dissolution/passivation of particles and the evolution of oxygen on them at higher anodic potentials could be observed. At potentials higher than 4 V, defects are released towards the oxide/electrolyte interface and the behaviour of pure aluminium oxide is observed again.     

硬脂酸包覆超微镍粉的合成与性能表征

用硬脂酸对微波吸收剂微纳米金属镍表面进行有机改性,对包覆样品进行了红外漫反射表征、包覆含量测定、分散性、润湿性以及耐酸性等结构与性能研究.结果表明:包覆样品的疏水性和耐酸性明显优于未包覆的镍粉,适量的硬脂酸包覆超微镍粉后可以大大提高镍粉的分散性.     

电流密度和润湿剂对Ni镀层组织与形貌的影响

采用普通型瓦特液,按照不同的工艺参数在铜材表面电镀镍,通过SEM对镀层表面进行扫描观察和使用XRD测试对镀层表面进行检测,并且对不同样品数据进行对比和分析,从而达到研究电流密度及润湿剂对镀层沉积速度、表面显微形貌和晶粒尺寸的影响的目的.实验结果表明,电流密度的影响非常显著,不同电流密度下的镀层表面形貌和晶粒尺寸存在相应的差别.适量的润湿剂对镀层的沉积具有促进作用,对防止针孔的生成及细化晶粒具有明显的效果.     

On the influence of gamma prime upon machining of advanced nickel based superalloy

Whilst gamma prime (γ′) phase is the strengthening phase in Ni-based superalloys its influence on machining has been seldom investigated. This paper reports for the first time on the effect of γ′ upon machining of Ni-based superalloys when cutting with parameters yielding different cutting temperature intervals which lead to strengthening/softening effects on the workpiece (sub)surface. In-depth XRD, SEM/FIB, EBSD analysis and unique micro-pillar testing in the workpiece superficial layers indicated that with the increase of γ′ fraction the grain plastic deformation significantly decreased, while specific cutting energy can switch from low to high values influenced by the real cutting temperature.     

NiBa catalysts for CO2-reforming of methane

Ni–Ba catalysts supported on γ-Al₂O₃ for the dry reforming of methane were prepared, characterized and studied under reaction conditions. Ba incorporation inhibits the formation of Ni spinel. All the Ni–Ba catalysts studied are highly active for the CO₂-reforming of methane. However, the Ni–Ba catalyst with high Ba and Ni content was the most active and stable catalyst, due to the presence of accessible Ni particles stabilized by the formation of BaAl₂O₄.     

Preparation and UV property nickel nanoparticles （〈10 nm） of size-controlled monodisperse by reductive method

Nickel nanoparticles (<10 nm) were successfully synthesized using a reductive method of nickel chloride with sodium borohydride in the ethanol/poly- vinylpyrrolidone (PVP) system. The effects of three factors, such as the concentration of the nickel ions, the time of reaction, and the amount of PVP (surfactant), were discussed. The possible growth process of the particles and optimum reactive conditions was also investigated. The result of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveals that these nickel nanoparticles are spherical. The average diameter could be controlled as 2-5 nm under selected conditions. High-resolution TEM and energy-dispersive spectroscopy results indicates that the nickel nanoparticles are pure. The UV-visible light absorption spectrum shows that the peaks of nickel nanoparticles moves toward the short wavelength along with the decrease of sizes.