Effects of Ni-Doping on Microstructures and Properties of Zn-20Sn High-Temperature Lead-Free Solders

In the present work, the effect of Ni doping on the microstructures and properties of Zn-20 Sn high temperature lead-free solder has been investigated. Interestingly,Ni was present as the form of Ni-Zn compounds in the microstructure of Zn-20 Sn-xNi alloy.When the Ni-doping amount was 0.2～0.4 wt.%, the presence of δ phase was found, and when the doping amoun was 0.8 wt.%, the presence of γ phase was observed. With the increase of Ni content, the liquidus temperature increased but the solidus temperature did not change obviously. In addition, the microhardness and electrical resistivities of Zn-20 Sn-xNi solder increased gradually. And the spreading area and shear strength increased firstly but decreased afterwards. When the content of Ni was 0.4 wt.%, the spreading area and shear strength of solder reached to be maximum. After the addition of 0.4 wt.% Ni, the microstructure of the interfacial intermetallic compound(IMC) layer of the interface didn't change, but the total thickness of the IMC layer reduced. The δ-phase was embedded in the grain boundary of ε-Cu Zn5, which hindered the diffusion of atoms. The thickness of IMC layer at the interface reduced, which led to the improvement of the shear strength of the interface.     

Specific features of the detection of hydrogen chloride in air with semiconductor sensors

The donor and acceptor character of the change in the resistance of semiconductor sensors in the presence of hydrogen chloride in air was elucidated. Conditions controlling the character of the sensor signal were revealed. The donor signal of the sensor increases with increasing temperature of the sensor, increasing air humidity, and decreasing concentration of hydrogen chloride. On the contrary, a decrease in the temperature of the sensor, a decrease in humidity, and an increase in the concentration of hydrogen chloride enhance the acceptor signal of the sensor. Air humidity has the decisive effect on the character of the sensor signal. It was demonstrated that semiconductor sensors allow the determination of hydrogen chloride in air at a level of the maximum permissible concentration (MPC) in the sanitary zone (0.2 mg/m³). Original Russian Text ￠ L.A. Obvintseva, E.A. Oksengoit-Gruzman, V.L. Kuchaev, A.K. Avetisov, F.Kh. Chibirova, M.P. Dmitrieva, 2008, published in Zhurnal Analiticheskoi Khimii, 2008, Vol. 63, No. 3, pp. 308–313.     

A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE STEM LEAF ANATOMY OF THE THREE WILD RICE SPECIES IN CHINA

The results of study on the anatomy of the stem leaf of Oryza sativa L. f. spontanea Roschev.,O. officinalis Wall. and O. meyeriana Baill. in China indicated that O. sativa L. f. spontanea had full lysigenous space in the internodes,large lysigenous space in the mid rib of the leaf,and the lysigenous path in the large vascular bundles of the leaf.Its mesophyll cells were arranged compactly and its cell walls were much inwardly folded.In the lysigenous space in the internodes of O. officinalis remained some membranes. O. meyeriana had neither large lysigenous space in the internodes and leaf mid rib nor the lysigenous path in the large vascular bundles of the leaf.The results mentioned above showed that the three wild rice species having different anatomical structures adapted to growing in the water-grown and high solar-radiation ecotype of the swamp-land, the wet and little-sunlight ecological conditions of the mountain valley and the xerophilous and shady ecological environment, respectively.The autho     

Study of the Electrical Double Layer of a Spherical Micelle: Functional Theoretical Approach

The electrical double layer theory is the base of the colloid stability theory (DLVO theory), and the PB eq. is a key to the study of the layer1,2. For a spherical particle, the PB eq. is (1) where and are the dielectric constant of the medium, the valence of ions, the elementary charge, the concentration of ions far away from the particle, the Boltzmann's constant and the temperature of the system, respectively. Since this eq. is a second order nonlinear differential one, only the anal…     

The further crystallographic refinement of trichosanthin at 2.7A resolution and the comparison among the three molecular structures in two crystal forms

The three-dimensional structure of trichosanthin at 2.7A resolution has been improved further, by refitting one of the C-terminal tails, adjusting 16 residues in the molecular surface regions, discarding some water molecules with high B values, and adjusting weights during the further refinement. The R-factor has been reduced to 18.5% and the r.m.s deviations from ideal geometry are also improved. The structures of the two molecules in the monoclinic asymmetric unit and the only molecule in the orthorhombic asymmetric unit are compared with one another. The main-chain structures for most of the residues in the three molecules are substantially the same. However, the courses of the three C-terminal tails are completely different, and the intermolecular interactions resulting from the particular packing of the molecules in the crystals account for the differences. The strand Be-2 and the preceding B-turn in small domain show large r.m.s. deviations among the three molecules and they are also involved in i     

THE MECHANISM OF THE COPOLYMERIZATION OF BF_3-COMPLEXED ETHYL ACRYLATE WITH PROPYLENE

The copolymerization of BF_2-omplexed ethyl acrylate with propylene in the presence ofAIBN at 25℃was investigated. It was found that the rate of the copolymerization was propor-tional to the square root of the initiator concentration. The chain transfer agent CCl_4 greatly af-fects the inherent viscosity of the resulting copolymer. The smaller the dielectric constant of thesolvent, the greater the rate of copolymerization is. The equal concentration of the two monomersgive the maximum copolymerization rate. The ~1H-NMR and ~(13)C-NMR analysis indicated, when[EA.BF_2]/[EA.BF_2]+[P]>0.5, the resulting copolymer was the acrylate-rich random copoly-mer. Through the kinetic experiments we suggest that copolymerization follows the mechanismof the random copolymerization of the ternary complex with binary complex. When [EA.BF_3]/[EA.BF_2]+[P]<0.5, the resulting copolymer is always strictly alternating, and the alternatingcopolymerization follows the mechanism of the ternary complex homopolymerization. Usingthe homolog of the propylene, 1-pentene, we found that BF_3-complexed ethyl acrylate can forma ternary complex with 1-pentene identified by UV spectroscopy. This is a strong evidence forthe mechanism of ternary complex homopolymerizetion.     

DYNAMICS OF EKMAN MOMENTUM FLOW AND FRONTOGENESIS

With the Ekman momentum approximation, the four important pseudo-conservation relations in the boundary layer dynamics are derived. In order to simplify the problem, the so-called Ekman coordinates is introduced. The motion in Ekman coordinates is classical Ekman flow. However, the solution in Ekman coordinates should be converted into the physical coordinates. In this paper, an approximation transformation is used to discuss the inuflence of the turbulence friction on the baroclinic wave of Eady type and frontogenesis. The results show that, on one hand, Ekman momentum flow implicates the ageostrophic component which enhances frontogenesis in the boundary layer, on the other hand, it implies the turbulence friction which weakens the frontogenesis in the boundary layer. The critical time of the discontinuity occurring in the boundary layer is longer than that in the free atmosphere. Ekman momentum flow is dualistic.     

Formation and Morphological Evolution of Nanoporous Anodized Iron Oxide Films北大核心CSCD

The preparation of iron oxide films with nanoporous structure by anodization has attracted much attention for its potential applications. However, the formation mechanism of porous structure during anodization is still unclear. In this paper, the composition of anodic current during the formation of nanoporous anodized iron oxide film was analyzed in combination with the current density-potential response (I-V curve) and the derivation of Faraday爷s law. The results showed that the anodic current consisted of an ionic current (leading to the migration of ions to form oxide) and an electronic current (leading to the oxygen evolution), and the formation of the nanoporous anodized iron oxide film was correlated with the ratio of the two currents. Only when the potential was higher than a certain critical potential (20 V under the present experimental conditions), the ionic current to electronic current could maintain a proper ratio, and the precipitated oxygen promoted the formation of nanoporous structures. Otherwise, the anodized iron oxide film existed in the form of an irregular loose layer or a dense layer. However, at relatively high potential of anodization (e.g. 50 V in this experiment), the electronic current might accounted for a large proportion of the total current, which was not conducive to the increase of nanoporous anodized iron oxide film thickness. In addition, the dense film covered on the nanopore channels at the initial stage of anodization, as well as the cavities between segmented oxides, indicated the possible evolution of oxygen bubbles inside the oxide film. And the cations and anions achieved mass transfer around the oxygen bubbles, leading to the formation of the nanoporous anodized iron oxide film. Further, during the morphologic evolution of the anodized iron oxide film, the pore size of the surface increased with the time of anodization, which may be related to the dissolution of the oxide on the surface by prolonged erosion in the electrolyte and the continuous outward spillage of oxygen bubbles punched out the surface oxide. © 2021 Authors. All rights reserved.     

A light-through-side cell and co-used furnace designed for micro-Raman spectra study on volatile melts

A new type of sample cell specially designed for micro-Raman spectra study on volatile melts is described.The cell is made of quartz.The lower section of the cell is circular ring-shaped and the one-end-closed hole in the cell is used for locating the heating body.The tube attached to the cell lid for placing the thermal couple is inserted into the sample,which ensures that the temperature measurement accuracy is good.The cell can be sealed for reducing the effect of the composition change caused by the inhomogeneous volatilization.During the Raman spectra scanning,the laser beam is transmitted into the cell through the side but not the top.Meanwhile,a furnace has been designed to match the cell.The heating body is closely coupled with the sample cell, and there is a hole on the side wall of the furnace for the entrance of the microlens.The assembly has performed well in the tested Raman spectrum measurement of molten NaNO₃ at 602℃.     

CONSTANT VOLUMES PER OXYGEN OF THE EARTH''''S LAYERS

Through the calculation of the VPOs (volume per oxygen) of 1698 rocks and minerals, the authors reach the following conclusion: the mean VPO of glassy extrusive rocks is 22.5. The mean VPO of semicrystalline extrusive rocks is 21.5. Crystalline extrusive and all intrusive rooks from granite to gabbro have a mean VPO of 20.6. According to the models of the earth's layers, the VPO of the upper crust is 20.8. If the lower crust is composed of gabbro, the VPO is about the same as that of the upper crust. If it consists of amphibolite or dioritic garnet granulite, the VPO is 18.8. Based on the data of mantle inclusions and high pressure and high temperature experiments, the calculated VPO of the upper mantle is 17.7. All these are constants in each layer and correspond to the packing concentrations in the packing of equal spheres.     

4,4′′′′‐Azobis[2,2′: 6′,2″‐terpyridine] and its Metal Complexes

By two different routes, 4,4′′′′‐azobis[2,2′: 6′,2″‐terpyridine] was synthesized. Its ruthenium complexes show interesting metal‐to‐ligand charge transfer (MLCT) absorption maxima in the electronic spectra. They represent the first ruthenium complexes of terpyridine units to give blue solutions.     

2′‐Hydroxy‐4′′‐dimethylaminochalcone

The title compound, 3‐[4‐(di­methyl­amino)­phenyl]‐1‐(2‐hydroxy­phenyl)­prop‐2‐en‐1‐one, C₁₇H₁₇NO₂, is a chalcone derivative substituted by 2′‐hydroxyl and 4′′‐di­methyl­amino groups. The crystal structure indicates that the aniline and hydroxy­phenyl groups are nearly coplanar, with a dihedral angle of 10.32 (16)° between their phenyl rings. The molecular planarity of this substituted chalcone is strongly affected by the 2′‐hydroxyl group.     

5′‐Allyl‐2′‐benzoyloxy‐3′‐methoxy‐4‐nitroazobenzene

The structure of the title compound, 4‐allyl‐2‐methoxy‐6‐[(4‐nitrophenyl)diazenyl]phenyl benzoate, C₂₃H₁₉N₃O₅, displays the characteristic features of azobenzene derivatives. The azobenzene moiety of the molecule has a trans configuration and in this moiety, average C—N and N=N bond lengths are 1.441 (3) and 1.241 (3) Å, respectively.     

The 5‐Methylisocytosine β‐D‐Ribopyranosyl (4′ → 2′)‐Oligonucleotide

In the context of Eschenmoser's work on pyranosyl‐RNA (‘p‐RNA’), we investigated the synthesis and base‐pairing properties of the 5‐methylisocytidine derivative. The previously determined clear‐cut restrictions of base‐pairing modes of p‐RNA had led to the expectation that a 5‐methylisocytosine β‐D ‐ribopyranosyl (= D ‐pr(^MeisoC)) based (4′ → 2′)‐oligonucleotide would pair inter alia with D ‐pr(isoG) and L ‐pr(G) based oligonucleotides (D ‐pr and L ‐pr = pyranose form of D ‐ and L ‐ribose, resp.). Remarkably, we could not observe pairing with the D ‐pr(isoG) oligonucleotide but only with the L ‐pr(G) oligonucleotide. Our interpretation concludes that this – at first hand surprising – observation is caused by a change in the nucleosidic torsion angle specific for isoC.     

4′‐Vinyl‐2,2′:6′,2′′‐ter­pyridine

The title compound, C₁₇H₁₃N₃, is a versatile precursor for polymeric ter­pyridine derivatives and their metal complexes. The mol­ecule has transoid and near‐coplanar pyridine rings. However, the vinyl group is forced out of the plane of the terpyridyl moiety by a close H?H contact.     

1,1′‐Nitramino‐5,5′‐bitetrazoles

1,1′‐Dinitramino‐5,5′‐bitetrazole and 1,1′‐dinitramino‐5,5′‐azobitetrazole were synthesized for the first time. The neutral compounds are extremely sensitive and powerful explosives. Selected nitrogen‐rich salts were prepared to adjust sensitivity and performance values. The compounds were characterized by low‐temperature X‐ray diffraction, IR and Raman spectroscopy, multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and DTA/DSC. Calculated energetic performances using the EXPLO5 code based on calculated (CBS‐4M) heats of formation and X‐ray densities support the high performances of the 1,1′‐dinitramino‐5,5′‐bitetrazoles as energetic materials. The sensitivities toward impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge were also explored. Most of the compounds show sensitivities in the range of primary explosives and should only be handled with great care!     

(S,S)‐4′′‐Cyano‐7,7′′‐dimethoxy‐3′,6′‐dioxodispiro[indane‐2,2′‐piperazine‐5′,2′′‐indane]‐4‐carboxamide methanol solvate: interrupting the amide‐to‐amide hydrogen‐bonded tape

The title methanol solvate, C₂₄H₂₂N₄O₅·CH₃OH, forms an extended three‐dimensional hydrogen‐bonded structure, assisted by the presence of several good donor and acceptor sites. It shows none of the crystal packing features typically expected of piperazinediones, such as amide‐to‐amide R₂²(8) hydrogen bonding. In this structure the methanol solvent appears to play only a space‐filling role; it is not involved in any hydrogen bonding and instead is disordered over several sites. This study reports, to the best of our knowledge, the first crystal structure of an indane‐containing piperazinedione compound which exhibits a three‐dimensional hydrogen‐bonded structure formed by classical (N—H...O and N—H...N) hydrogen‐bonding interactions.     

4,4′‐Bis(2,2,2‐trifluoroethoxymethyl)‐2,2′‐bipyridine

As part of a homologous series of novel polyfluorinated bipyridyl (bpy) ligands, the title compound, C₁₆H₁₄F₆N₂O₂, contains the smallest fluorinated group, viz. CF₃. The molecule resides on a crystallographic inversion centre at the mid‐point of the pyridine C_ipso—C_ipso bond. Therefore, the bpy skeleton lies in an anti conformation to avoid repulsion between the two pyridyl N atoms. Weak intramolecular C—H...N and C—H...O interactions are observed, similar to those in related polyfluorinated bpy–metal complexes. A π–π interaction is observed between the bpy rings of adjacent molecules and this is probably a primary driving force in crystallization. Weak intermolecular C—H...N hydrogen bonding is present between one of the CF₃CH₂– methylene H atoms and a pyridyl N atom related by translation along the [010] direction, in addition to weak benzyl‐type C—H...F interactions to atoms of the terminal CF₃ group. It is of note that the O—CH₂CF₃ bond is almost perpendicular to the bpy plane.     

4′‐Iodo‐2,2′:6′,2′′‐terpyridine

In the nearly planar title compound, C₁₅H₁₀IN₃, the three pyridine rings exhibit transoid conformations about the interannular C—C bonds. Very weak C—H...N and C—H...I interactions link the molecules into ribbons. Significant π–π stacking between molecules from different ribbons completes a three‐dimensional framework of intermolecular interactions. Four different packing motifs are observed among the known structures of simple 4′‐substituted terpyridines.     

Synthesis and photophysical properties of 2,5,8,11‐tetrakis(5‐hexylthiophen‐2‐yl)tetrathieno[2,3‐a:3′,2′‐c:2′′,3′′‐f:3′′′,2′′′‐h]naphthalene

The title compound, C₅₈H₆₄S₈, has been prepared by Pd‐catalysed direct C—H arylation of tetrathienonaphthalene (TTN) with 5‐hexyl‐2‐iodothiophene and recrystallized by slow evaporation from dichloromethane. The crystal structure shows a completely planar geometry of the TTN core, crystallizing in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c. The structure consists of slipped π‐stacks and the interfacial distance between the mean planes of the TTN cores is 3.456 (5) Å, which is slightly larger than that of the comparable derivative of tetrathienoanthracene (TTA) with 2‐hexylthiophene groups. The packing in the two structures is greatly influenced by both the aromatic core of the structure and the alkyl side chains.