The dust emission law in the wind erosion process on soil surface

The dust emission models to date cannot describe the relation between the transport rate of different sized grains and their grain size composition in soil surface, so Aeolian grain transport on a soil-like bed composed of fine sand and silt powder was measured in a wind tunnel. Six types of soil-like beds with different silt fractions have been tested in this experiment. The mass flux profiles of silt dust and sand grains are much different due to their different motion modes. Analysis of the vertical distribution of the powder and sand grains reveals that for a given soil bed, the ratio of the horizontal dust flux to the horizontal sand flux is directly proportional to their mass ratio in the bed. The dust flux is closely linked to the sand flux by the bombardment mechanism. For a given wind velocity and grain size of the bed, the slopes of the vertical mass flux profiles of sand grains larger than 100 μm are nearly equal in a log-linear plot and the ratio between the fraction of transport rate of each size group to the whole transport rate and the mass fraction of each size group in the bed is a constant only dependent on grain size. With this law, the transport rate of dust and different sized grains can be related with the grain size composition in the soil surface. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50706031) and the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province of China (Grant No. 2008021005)     

Effect of the granulometric properties of metallic scandium powder on its conductivity

The influence of the granulometric properties of powdered metal on the density dependence of its conductivity is studied by the example of metallic scandium. It is found that a decrease in the grain size leads to an increase in the compression force necessary to rupture oxide films at the sites of grain contact and thereby carry the powder to the conducting state. It is shown that this force correlates with the content of scandium oxide forming a film on the grain surface. When the grain size range expands, the conductivity critical index decreases substantially because of an increase in the density of a conducting percolation cluster formed by the contacting metallic bases of the grains.     

Laser-surface-alloying of the iron based superalloy Incoloy-800H with Al

Laser surface alloying by the powder feed method of the iron based superalloy Incoloy 800H with aluminium has been carried out. The effects of different preparation parameters, like laser scan speed and powder feed rate, on the morphology of the alloyed zone have been investigated. Microstructure and composition have been determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical microscopy, and x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Three different phases with different Al-content have been distinguished. The observed Al-enrichment at the surface, the presence of Ni-Al and Fe-Al intermetallic compounds, and the considerable grain refining of the alloyed zone with respect to the substrate, make this surface modification technique a very good method to improve the corrosion behaviour of the Incoloy 800H super-alloy.     

激光冲击对E690高强钢激光熔覆修复微观组织的影响

为研究激光冲击对E690高强钢激光熔覆修复层微观组织的影响,选用专用金属粉末对E690高强钢试样预制凹坑进行激光熔覆修复,并使用脉冲激光对激光熔覆层进行冲击强化处理,同时采用扫描电镜、透射电镜和X射线应力分析仪分别对激光冲击前后激光熔覆层的微观组织和表面残余应力进行检测。结果表明:激光熔覆修复后,激光熔覆层组织为等轴晶,熔覆层与E690高强钢基体之间冶金结合良好,其表面残余应力为均匀分布的压应力。经激光冲击后,激光熔覆层截面晶粒得到细化,并观察到大量的形变孪晶,互相平行的孪晶界分割熔覆层粗大晶粒,在激光熔覆层的晶粒细化过程中发挥着重要作用;试样表层位错在{110}滑移面上发生交滑移,在晶界周围形成了位错缠结。经激光冲击后,激光熔覆层冲击区域表面残余压应力数值相较于冲击前提升了1.1倍。     

Modelling of anisotropic sintering in crystalline ceramics

We present a model that describes anisotropic shrinkage during sintering in a powder compact of aligned, elongated particles by deriving the anisotropic sintering stress and the anisotropic generalized viscosity as a function of material and geometric parameters. The powder compact consists of elongated particles, which are perfectly aligned and simply packed with elliptical pores at all the quadra-junctions between the particles. The model considers mass transport by grain boundary diffusion and surface diffusion. Shrinkage rates are calculated for a variety of geometries and are compared to kinetic Monte Carlo simulations.     

A model for the interaction of near-infrared laser pulses with metal powders in selective laser sintering

A thermal model of the interaction of pulsed near-infrared laser radiation from a Nd:YAG laser was made, taking the measured powder properties such as reflectance, optical penetration depth and thermal conductivity into account. It allows an estimation of the evolution of two different temperatures: the average temperature of the powder (taken over the grains in a volume given by the laser beam diameter and the optical penetration depth) and the temperature distinction within a single grain. It showed that in pulsed mode consolidation can be achieved at much lower average power as the surface of the powder particles are molten but their cores remain at nearly room temperature. This leads to a much lower average temperature and therefore a dramatic decrease in residual thermal stresses in the finished piece. The results of the model were experimentally tested and confirmed. Received: 26 July 2001 / Accepted: 23 November 2001 / Published online: 23 January 2002     

The tungsten powder study of the dispenser cathode

The intercorrelation of tungsten powder properties, such as grain size, distribution and morphology, and porous matrix parameters with electron emission capability and longevity of Ba dispenser cathodes has been investigated for the different grain morphologies. It is shown that a fully cleaning step of the tungsten powder is so necessary that the tungsten powder will be reduction of oxide in hydrogen atmosphere above 700 °C. The porosity of the tungsten matrix distributes more even and the closed pore is fewer, the average granule size of the tungsten powder distributes more convergent. The porosity of the tungsten matrix and the evaporation of the activator are bigger and the pulse of the cathode is smaller when the granularity is bigger by the analysis of the electronic microscope and diode experiment.     

块体MgB_2中Zr元素对其致密性和微观结构的影响

将Mg粉、Zr粉和B粉按比例混合获得MgxZr1-xB2(x=5%、10%和20%),压制成型后,在流通氩气的条件下于800℃烧结2h。利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)分析显微结构和化学组成,并且对烧结后的样品进行差热分析DSC。结果表明,适量的Zr掺杂使得MgB2的平均晶粒尺寸变小,晶界面积增加和晶粒连接性改善,从而获得致密性较高的MgB2超导体。     

On Hall voltage and change of conductivity in transverse magnetic fields of pressed PbO2 powder

The electrical conductivity of a conducting powder is influenced by the properties of the grain surface as well as the grain core. By appropriate variation of pressure and electric frequency, the two contributions can be separated, as long as the grains have shapes nearly like spheres. From experimental data on pressed powders one can thus obtain information concerning carrier density and mobility of bulk material. Results for PbO₂ obtained in this way agree well with the properties of bulk PbO₂ samples reported in the literature.     

Temperature dependence of the lowest frequency <Emphasis Type="BoldItalic">E</Emphasis><Subscript><Emphasis Type="Bold">g</Emphasis></Subscript> Raman mode in laser-synthesized anatase TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> nanopowder

Nanosized titanium dioxide (TiO₂) powder was prepared by a laser-induced pyrolysis. Specific surface area of the as-grown powder measured by BET method was 109 m²/g. The grain size (14.5 nm) estimated from these data coincides well with the crystallite size (12.3 nm) determined by XRD measurements. The average grain size (∼35 nm) obtained from the subsequent SEM measurements refers to considerable agglomeration of nanoparticles. Raman spectroscopy has been used to investigate the structural properties of TiO₂ nanopowder and its anatase structure is confirmed. The blueshift and broadening of the lowest frequency E_g Raman mode at temperature range ∼25–550 K have been analyzed using a phonon-confinement model. Dominant influence of the strong anharmonic effect at higher temperatures was demonstrated. PACS 81.07.Wx; 78.30.-j; 63.22.+m     

The surface modified composite layer formation with boron carbide particles on magnesium alloy surfaces through pulse gas tungsten arc treatment

A novel fabrication process of surface modified composite layer by pulse current gas tungsten arc (GTA) surface modification process was used to deposit B₄C particles on the surface of magnesium alloy AZ31. This method is an effective technique in producing a high performance surface modified composite layer. During the pulse current GTA surface modification process, considerable convection can exist in the molten pool due to various driving forces and the pulse current could cause violent stirring in the molten pool, and the large temperature gradient across the boundary between the GTA modified surface and matrix metal resulted in rapid resolidification with high cooling rates in the molten pool, so that the process result notable grain refinement in the GTA surface modified composite layer. The hardness and wear resistance of the GTA surface modified composite layer are superior to that of as-received magnesium alloy AZ31. The hardness values and wear resistance of GTA surface modified composite layer depend on the GTA process parameters and the B₄C particles powder concentration and distribution. The optimum processing parameters for the formation of a homogeneous crack/defect-free and grain refinement microstructure were established.     

火焰喷涂重熔Ni基WC复合涂层的耐磨性能试验研究

利用火焰喷涂重熔方法制备了Ni基WC复合涂层，并进行了耐磨性能试验研究.通过扫描电子显微镜观察涂层磨损后的表面形貌，分析了WC体积分数、颗粒分布均匀性、包裹粉颗粒尺寸对涂层耐磨性的影响.结果表明:涂层硬度和耐磨性随着WC体积分数增加而提高，当WC体积分数过高时，降低了涂层致密性，其硬度和耐磨性反而有所下降；聚乙二醇(PEG)400+PEG2000+无水乙醇混粉方式的WC颗粒分布最均匀，降低了涂层磨损量；加入相同体积分数的亚微米级WC所制备的涂层耐磨性较微米级WC所制备的涂层耐磨性好. 关键词： 火焰喷涂 显微组织 颗粒尺寸 耐磨性能     

Dependence of optical properties on specific surface area and grain sizes in TiO2 powders

The diffuse reflectance (DR) spectra and the cathodoluminescence (CL) spectra in the range 0.34–2.10 μm and changes in the spectra after bombardment by accelerated electrons have been studied as a function of the specific surface area and the grain sizes of titanium dioxide (rutile) powders of different grades (P1, P2, P02, R10). It has been established that the diffuse reflection coefficient and the luminescence band intensity increase as the specific surface area decreases and the grain size of the powder increases. A smaller specific surface area of the powders means lesser initial flareup and subsequent “quenching” of the CL bands as a function of electron fluence. It has been shown that history-related differences between powders of different grades is a less significant factor than the specific surface area in determining the diffuse reflectance and luminescence and also the radiation resistance of the powders. __________ Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 73, No. 1, pp. 73–77, January–February, 2006.     

Sintering and electrical conductivity of gadolinia-doped ceria

Bulk specimens of Ce_0.9Gd_0.1O_2-δ prepared with powders within a range of specific surface area were sintered in oxidizing, inert, and reducing atmospheres. The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of the sintering atmosphere on the microstructure and grain and grain boundary conductivities of the solid electrolyte. The lattice parameter determined by Rietveld refinement is 0.5420(1) nm, and the microstrain was found negligible in the powder materials. Specimens sintered in the Ar/4 % H₂ mixture display larger average grain sizes independent on the particle size of the starting powders. The grain and grain boundary conductivities of specimens sintered under reducing atmosphere are remarkably lower than those sintered under oxidizing and inert atmospheres. The activation energy (～0.90 eV) for total electrical conductivity remains unchanged with both the initial particle size and the sintering atmosphere.     

铝和铝-锂合金的爆炸烧结试验研究

 本文研究了纯铝粉和快速凝固铝-锂合金粉的爆炸烧结工艺，测量了烧结体的密度，观察了烧结体内的微观组织和断口形貌。试验用粉末材料为水雾化铝粉、氮气雾化铝粉和氩气雾化铝-锂合金粉。试验时把粉末材料装在包套内，粉状炸药装在包套外的纸筒内，炸药从一端起爆。根据文中给出的爆炸烧结工艺参数的设计原则，通过系统地试验，已获得Φ17×70 mm的铝-锂棒材和Φ100×100 mm的纯铝棒材，相对密度超过98%，无中心孔（马赫孔）。微观组织和断口形貌观察结果表明：颗粒之间已达到焊接结合，结合区是由超细微晶组成，颗粒内部仍保持原始粉末的急冷组织。试验结果还表明：包套最终运动速度、包套内径、粉末材料强度、粉末材料表面氧化膜的厚度都是影响爆炸烧结质量的重要因素。     

Restricting the High-Temperature Growth of Nanocrystalline Tin Oxide

The sensitivity of tin oxide is dependent on various factors, one of which is the grain size. Three methods have been investigated with the aim of stabilising the grain size in the nanometer range, namely; (i) encapsulation within a silica matrix, (ii) coating the crystallites with hexamethyldisilazane and (iii) pinning the grain boundaries with a second metal oxide nanocrystal. The resulting materials have been characterised by X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) and conductivity measurements.     

Consolidation of cryomilled Al–Si using spark plasma sintering

Cryomilled eutectic aluminum–12% silicon powder was sintered using spark plasma sintering (SPS) to create bulk compacts. The cryomilling serves to break up and disperse the eutectic phase in the powder to create a well-distributed Si phase throughout the matrix and to modify the morphology of the Si phase from plate-like to spherical, whilst refining the aluminium grain size to the nanometric level. The effects of different sintering times and temperatures using SPS on the densification of the powder, the aluminium grain size evolution, the growth of the Si phase and the morphology change of the Si phase were investigated. The compacts were analysed using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy. The initial stages of densification appear to be highly dependent on the yield strength of the powder. An estimate of the temperature gradient seen in the powder bed was made and calculated to be near 200?°C at the highest point. The Al and Si phase growth was investigated and it was observed that the Si coarsening rate is increased due to the increased volume of grain boundaries. As the Si coarsens, any pinning effect on the Al grains is lost, resulting in a highly unstable microstructure that coarsens rapidly.     

Study of the influence of grain size on the ESR angular response in alanine radicals

The simulation of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra of radicals potentially due to alanine radiolysis has been done. Combining theoretical spectra in varying proportions allows computing different alanine spectra. The small changes in specific regions of experimental spectra correspond to weak variations in the proportion of radicals.As the study of several parameters, such as ESR angular response of powder or time after irradiation, is not possible in simulated spectra, experimental analyses have been carried out for the ESR angular response dependence on grain size in various combinations, corresponding to an available external surface. The stabilization of the angular response is associated with a spatial reorganization of radicals. It seems that available surface and radical proportions are linked. Predicted values of angular response calculated from pure powders do not correspond to experimental ones. Weak changes in spectra seem to confirm that these variations may be interpreted as a transformation of one radical into another.     

Effect of technological characteristics of powder material on the fluorescence intensity of elemental analytical lines

The effect of technological and physical–mechanical characteristics of powder irradiators on the fluorescence intensity of elemental analytical lines was studied experimentally. Investigations were conducted with the use of ferroalloy powders of different grain size, in bulk and pelleted form, at various loads. A dependence of elemental analytical line intensity on the density of powders, both in bulk and pelleted at constant pressure, that was defined by the variation in particle size and surface interaction forces was found. Calculations revealed a correlation between the dependences obtained and the variation of the effective absorption characteristics of irradiators due to different concentrations of the solid irradiation phase, caused by the variations in density and autoadhesive properties of the particles. Variations in pelleting pressure led to similar dependences at other densities of the particle packing, the roughness of the irradiators not exceeding several microns and having a considerable effect on the formation of the irradiation layer. The parameters were found that have the greatest effect on the fluorescence intensity of powder materials. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

化学气相沉积SiC材料超光滑表面纳米加工

 利用传统光学加工方法，采用陶瓷磨盘和金刚石微粉对国产化学气相沉积(CVD) SiC进行了粗磨、细磨加工；然后，利用颗粒直径从4 μm到1 μm的金刚石研磨膏逐级进行抛光，发现SiC表面存在纳米级划痕；最后，改用颗粒直径为20 nm氧化铝纳米颗粒的碱性水溶液进行抛光，表面粗糙度达到0.6 nm(RMS)，表面纳米级划痕得到很好改善，获得了较高表面质量的超光滑表面。