Mechanical properties of Ag added Dy123 low porosity bulks

Mechanical properties of Ag added DyBa₂Cu₃O_x (Dy123) low porosity bulks were evaluated by bending tests of specimens cut from the bulks. The bending strength of the Ag added low porosity bulks was higher than that of a Dy123 low porosity bulk without Ag addition tested in the previous study. No significant difference in the area fraction of Ag particles was observed among the bending test specimens. On the other hand, an increase of the bending strength with decrease of the average Ag particle size was observed. It is deduced that small Ag particles effectively suppress the crack propagation.     

Fracture toughness of Dy123 low porosity bulks at liquid nitrogen temperature

In order to evaluate the fracture toughness of DyBa₂Cu₃O_x (Dy123) low porosity bulks, bending tests of V-notched specimens cut from the bulks were carried out. Fracture toughness evaluations of a conventional Dy123 bulk which had pores were also carried out and effects of elimination of pores on the fracture toughness were investigated. Fracture toughness values at 77 K of the low porosity bulks were higher than those of the porous bulk. These fracture toughness values at 77 K were higher than the values at room temperature. Fracture toughness of the low porosity bulk was improved by Ag addition.     

Coercivity enhancement of Nd−Fe−B thin film magnets by Dy buffer and capping layers

The Dy layer was inserted into the structure of SiO₂/Ti/Nd-Fe-B/Ti as the buffer or capping layer of the Nd-Fe-B layer. The insertions of Dy layers had no significant influence on the film texture with the easy axis mainly perpendicular to the film plane. The film without Dy layer gave the out-of-plane coercivity of 533 kA/m, maximum magnetic energy product (BH)_max of 245 kJ/m³. With a Dy buffer layer, the out-of-plane coercivity and (BH)_max were increased to 1074 kA/m, 291 kJ/m³ respectively. The film with Dy capping layer had a coercivity of 1035 kA/m and (BH)_max of 286 kJ/m³. Microstructure observations showed that the Nd-rich phases were evolved into grain boundaries from triple junctions by a Dy buffer layer deposition, resulting in a well magnetic decoupling of Nd₂Fe₁₄B neighboring grains. Through capping a Dy layer, the environment of grain boundaries had been improved and some Dy diffused into Nd₂Fe₁₄B phases, which contributed to the enhancement of magnetic performance.     

不同形貌的LaPO4：Dy荧光粉的制备及其真空紫外激发下的发光性能

在水热法中通过改变磷源以及反应溶剂成功合成出了不同形貌的LaPO₄：Dy荧光粉,考察了真空紫外激发下不同形貌的LaPO₄：Dy荧光粉的发光性能.结果表明,由于采用的磷源不同,不同形貌的LaPO₄：Dy荧光粉的发光强度会受到影响;其次颗粒尺寸的大小也会影响发光强度.而形貌对Dy³⁺离子占据的格位的对称性影响不大,三种形貌的LaPO₄：Dy荧光粉的黄蓝比都在1—1.5之间.从激发光谱的对比中可知LaPO₄基质向Dy³⁺离子传递能量的效率不如向其他稀土离子,如Eu³⁺离子的效率高,同时在激发光谱中还观察到了较强的Dy³⁺离子的f-d跃迁激发峰. 关键词： 3+')" href="#">Dy³⁺ 真空紫外 发光     

A microscopic study of deformation systematics in <Superscript>154–166</Superscript>Dy isotopes

The Hartree-Bogoliubov (HB) framework of calculations has been applied for calculating various nuclear structure quantities for ^154–166Dy mass chains. In this framework, the intrinsic quadrupole moments, the low-lying yrast states (E ₂⁺ and E ₄⁺) and occupation numbers for various shell model orbits have been obtained. The calculated results indicate that the observed onset of deformation in going from ¹⁵⁴Dy to ¹⁶⁶Dy arises due to enhanced occupation of (h _11/2)_π orbit, increased polarization of (d _5/2)_π orbit and increase in the occupation of down-slopping ‘k’ components of (i _13/2)_υ and (h _9/2)_υ orbits.      

Luminescence characteristics of Dy3+ activated Na 2Sr 2Mg (BO 3)2F 2: Dy 3+ phosphor

In this paper, we have reported a new Na ₂Sr ₂Mg (BO ₃)₂F ₂:Dy ³⁺ thermoluminescence (TL) phosphor prepared via the wet chemical method. Prepared phosphor was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, photoluminescence (PL), TL and scanning electronmicroscopy techniques. The scanning electronmicroscopic image of Na ₂Sr ₂Mg (BO ₃)₂F ₂:Dy ³⁺ phosphor confirms the micron size of particles. Under the PL study, the characteristic emission spectrum of Dy ³⁺ corresponding to ⁴F _9/2→⁶H _15/2 (481 nm) and ⁴F _9/2→⁶H _13/2 (576 nm) transitions was observed. The TL property of the as prepared phosphor was also found to be good. TL intensity of Na ₂Sr₂Mg(BO ₃)F ₂:Dy ³⁺ phosphors at 0.99 kGy exposure of γ-irradiations was compared with standard CaSO ₄:Dy phosphor. It was seen that TL intensity of Na ₂Sr ₂Mg (BO ₃)₂F ₂: Dy ³⁺ phosphors is 1.1 times less compared with the standard CaSO ₄:Dy TL dosimeter phosphor. The kinetic parameters are also discussed in detail. The values of activation energy E (eV) and frequency factor S (s ^?1) were found to be 0.57 eV and 1.25×10⁶ s^?1, respectively.     

Characterization of Y<Subscript>2</Subscript>BaCuO<Subscript>5</Subscript> nanoparticles synthesized by nano-emulsion method

Nanoscale yttrium–barium–copper oxide (Y₂BaCuO₅, Y211) particles were synthesized using the emulsion method and the solution method. The basic water-in-oil (w/o) emulsion system consisted of n-octane (continuous oil phase), cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (cationic surfactant), butanol (cosurfactant) and water. The composition of the emulsion system was varied and characterized by measuring the conductivity of the solutions and droplet size. The droplet size of emulsion was determined by using the dynamic light scattering method. The water content, cosurfactant content, and surfactant/n-octane ratio affected the droplet size which was in the range of 3–8 nm, and hence the w/o emulsion system was referred to as a nano-emulsion system. A model was used to verify the droplet size. The influence of salt (Y₂(NO₃)₃) content on the droplet size was investigated and the addition of salt reduced the droplet size. The effects of reaction time and temperature on the Y211 particle sizes were also investigated. The particles were characterized using the TEM, SEM, and XRD. Nanoparticles produced by the nano-emulsion method were calcined at 850°C to form the Y211 phase as compared to solid state processing temperature of 1050°C. Based on the TEM analysis, the average diameter of the Y211 particles produced using the nano-emulsion method was in the range of 30–100 nm. The effect of adding 15% Y211 nanoparticles to the superconductor YBCO-123 as flux pinning centers, was investigated, and the transition temperature was reduced by 3 K.     

Structure and defects at Y2BaCuO5 interfaces in melt-textured YBa2Cu3Ox superconductors

Y₂BaCuO₅ (211) inclusions are prominent microstructural features found in melt-textured YBa₂Cu₃O_x (123) superconductors. These particles are of interest because the 123/211 interfaces and the interface-associated defects have been proposed to be flux pinning centers. In addition, the 211 particles are believed to be heterogeneous nucleation centers of dislocation which can increase the critical current density of 123. Unfortunately, only limited studies have been performed on these particles to ascertain their roles in flux pinning. In this investigation, 211 particles, the interfacial structure and defects in undeformed and mechanically deformed melt-textured 123 have been studied by transmission electron microscopy. It was found that there appears to be a preferred orientation between large oblong 211 particles and the 123 matrix. In addition, while the 123/211 interfaces in undeformed 123 are sharp and relatively undistorted, the interfaces in deformed 123 samples are much thicker. Also, the distribution of strained regions and dislocations around oblong 211 particles in undeformed 123 is nonuniform; the interfaces of low surface curvature are relatively free of defects while the surfaces of high curvature are abundant in dislocations. In contrast, the 123/211 interfaces in deformed 123 samples contain high density of dislocations regardless of interface curvature.     

Magneto-transport characterization of Dy123 monodomain superconductors

We consider textured materials of the DyBa₂Cu₃O₇ type seeded with a Nd123 seed as initiator. They are grown with an excess 20% Dy211 phase on a Dy₂O₃ substrate. We report chemical characterization, electrical resistivity, thermoelectric power and thermal conductivity over a broad temperature range as a function of an applied magnetic field up to 6 T. We show that specific features appear in the magneto-thermal transport properties, different in these materials from those found in single crystals and polycrystalline samples. We propose that two vortex regimes can be distinguished in the mixed phase, due to the intrinsic microstructure. We calculate the viscosity, entropy and figure of merit of the samples. PACS 74.62.Bf; 74.72.Bk; 74.25.Fy; 72.15.Jf; 74.25.Op;74.25.Qt     

Protonh 2 11/2 and octupole excitations in148 66Dy82 and149 66Dy83

The yrast states of¹⁴⁸Dy and¹⁴⁹Dy have been studied by γ-ray and conversion electron measurements in (α, xn) and (¹⁶O,xn) reactions on enriched¹⁵²Gd and¹³⁵Ce targets. Level schemes to above 4 MeV for the two nuclei are reported. The πh ² _11/2 spectrum identified in¹⁴⁸Dy and the πh _11/2 effective chargee _eff=1.52±0.05e, derived from the measuredE2 transition rate between the (πh ² _11/2) 10⁺ and 8⁺ states, are discussed and compared with results for other two-particle nuclei. The yrast cascades in¹⁴⁸Dy and¹⁴⁹Dy continue above the (πh ² _11/2) 10⁺ and πh ² _11/2 vf _7/2) 27/2^? states by ～ 1 MeVE1 transitions de-exciting the lowest members of octupole multiplets built on these states. The energy shifts for the observed members of the πh ² _11/2 × 3^? multiplet are analyzed in terms of twoparticle-phonon exchange coupling using an empirical coupling strength extracted from the one valence particle nucleus¹⁴⁷Tb. The dominantvf _7/2×3^? character of low-lying 13/2⁺ isomers in¹⁴⁹Dy and otherN=83 nuclei is emphasized.     

添加Dy在快淬NdFeB永磁体中的作用

在之前研究Nb元素的添加对快淬(Nd,Dy)_11.5Fe_82.4-mNb_mB_6.1永磁体磁性能、温度特性及显微组织影响的基础上,进一步研究了Dy元素在Nd_11.5-nDy_nFe_81.4Nb₁B_6.1 (n＝0,0.5,1,1.5,2)永磁体中 关键词： NdFeB 磁性能 温度特性 显微组织 X-ray absorption fine structure     

Improvement of the superconducting properties of an infiltrated YBCO bulk superconductor by a BaCeO3 addition

Single grain YBa₂Cu₃O_7−x (Y123) bulk superconductors with Y₂BaCuO₅ (Y211) and various amounts of BaCeO₃ (5–45 wt.% by an increment of 10 wt.%) were fabricated by a seeded infiltration process. The addition of BaCeO₃ was found to be effective for a modification of the microstructure and an improvement of the superconducting properties. The refinement effect for Y211 particles within an entire superconducting YBa₂Cu₃O_7−x (Y123) matrix was achieved by BaCeO₃ additions. The critical current density (J_c) values were increased as the BaCeO₃ contents were increased (maximum J_c at 35 wt.% BaCeO₃ addition). The J_c improvement by BaCeO₃ additions might be due to the microstructure modifications associated with the finely distributed Y211 and BaCeO₃ particles. With the addition of BaCeO₃ the onset T_c values decreased slightly, indicating highly limited Ce substitution for Y site. It can be concluded that the BaCeO₃ addition has a beneficial effect on the morphology, the size and the distribution of the Y211 inclusions and the microstructure regarding pinning improvement.     

Measurement of the g-Factor of the 27− High-Spin Isomer State of 152Dy

The g-factor of the 27⁻ isomer state of ¹⁵²Dy has been measured using the Time-Integral Perturbed Angular Distribution (TIPAD) method. The high-spin states of ¹⁵²Dy have been populated by ¹⁴¹Pr(¹⁶O,p4n)¹⁵²Dy reaction at E = 115 MeV from the AVF cyclotron at CYRIC. The paramagnetic correction factor of Dy ions in Pr has been determined to be 4.2(5) by the Time-Differential Perturbed Angular Distribution (TDPAD) measurement of the 21⁻ state of ¹⁵²Dy. As a result, the g-factor of the 27⁻ isomer state of ¹⁵²Dy has been obtained to be +0.09(5). This shows the smaller value than the expected one of +0.39 deduced from a fully aligned configuration of π(h _11/2 ²) ⊗ ν(f _7/2 ² h _9/2 i _13/2).     

Itinerant electron metamagnetism and magnetocaloric effect in Dy(Co,Si)2

Itinerant electron metamagnetism in Dy(Co_1-xSi_x)₂ compounds was studied in the light of a recent theoretical model based on magnetovolume effect and spin fluctuations. The nature of the magnetic transition in these compounds was analyzed within the framework of this model. The magnetocaloric effect in these compounds has been calculated and correlated with the strength of itinerant electron metamagnetism. The domain wall pinning effect was found to be dominant at low temperatures.     

On the nature of the superband in156Dy

Superbands, responsible for the backbending in¹⁵⁶Dy and other N=90 and N=88 nuclei, are proposed to be alignedn(i_13/2)² bands, whereas it is argued that the recently discovered positive parity band in¹⁵⁶Dy withI ^π= (2⁺) up to 10⁺ members does not constitute the low spin extension of the superband.     

Influence of a presintering treatment on melt-textured Y−Ba−Cu−O growth

Summary The influence of a presintering treatment on Y-Ba-Cu-O prepared by a modified MPMG process was investigated. The sinterization, reducing the material porosity, was found to enhance the homogeneity of the Y₂BaCuO₅ (Y-211) particles distribution during the partial melting at 1100°C. As a consequence, the melttextured YBa₂Cu₃O_7−x (Y-123) grows more uniformly producing oriented domain up to 3cm in size. Microstructural and diffractometrical analyses were performed on samples quenched at different stages during the thermal treatment. Paper presented at the ?VII Congresso SATT? Torino, 4–7 October 1994. Under a Fondazione Confalonieri grant.     

Novel configuration of processing bulk textured YB2Cu3O7−x superconductor by seeded infiltration growth method

Mono-domain YBa₂Cu₃O_7?x (Y123) bulk superconductors have been processed using seeded infiltration growth technique (SIG). The combination of melt infiltrated liquid source (Ba₃Cu₅O₈) into the Y₂BaCuO₅ (Y211) pre-form and the nucleation of Y123 domain from SmBa₂Cu₃O₇ crystal seed has been investigated. The different configurations of SIG process were compared in this study. In addition, the effect of the starting Y211 particles size has been studied. The results reveal that, the Y211 particle size and different configurations strongly influence the properties of the final bulk superconductor sample.     

Novel seed for batch cold seeding production of GdBaCuO bulks

A batch process for fabrication of GdBa₂Cu₃O_y pellets in air was developed. The samples were melt-processed using the cold-seeding method and as seeds Nd-123 thin films grown on MgO crystals. We used a self-made Gd-123 and Gd-211 powders mixed with 0.1 wt.% of Pt. Up to 1–1.5 kg of melt-grown Gd-123 bulks can be prepared in one process. XRD results confirmed that all the bulks are c-axis oriented. The superconducting and magnetic performance of the pellets is checked on several small test samples cut out at various standard positions within the bulk. The values are quite uniform and performance is similar to the oxygen-controlled melt-grown Gd-123 samples. The average trapped field at 77 K in the 24 mm diameter samples batch lies between 0.8 and 0.9 T. The maximum trapped field of 1 T at the sample surface was the highest value reported so far for Gd-123 single grains processed in air. The present results prove that a high-performance good-quality LREBa₂Cu₃O_y material can scale up from laboratory conditions to industrial production.     

() reaction studies of Dy and Hf

Angular distributions for the ¹⁶³Dy(t,p) and ¹⁷⁷Hf(t,p) reactions were measured using 17 MeV tritons from the McMaster University Tandem Van de Graaff accelerator. Reaction products were analyzed with a magnetic spectrograph and detected with photographic emulsions. Favored L=0 transitions confirmed assignments of the 5/2⁻[523] band in ¹⁶⁵Dy and 7/2⁻[514] band in ¹⁷⁹Hf. Additional L=0 transitions in each nuclide identified previously unknown 5/2⁻ levels in ¹⁶⁵Dy and 7/2⁻ ones in ¹⁷⁹Hf. Overall trends of L=0 strengths support the existence of subshell closures at neutron numbers 98 and 108. On the basis of a relatively strong L=2 transition, the K^π=11/2⁻ γ-vibration based on the 7/2⁻[514] state is identified at 1689 keV in ¹⁷⁹Hf, about 440 keV above its previously-assigned K^π=3/2⁻ partner.     

Growth and investigation of SmBCO/Ag single grain bulk for batch production of Sm123 seed crystals

Using NdBa₂Cu₃O_y (Nd123) bulk material as a seed, we report a success in the melt-textured growth of SmBCO/Ag bulks by cold-seeding melt-growth process. Very well-textured single domain bulks of SmBCO with 5 wt% Ag₂O addition can be fabricated reproducibly under ambient atmosphere. Microstructure analysis of the obtained SmBCO/Ag bulk sample reveals that no silver particle is trapped within the mono-domain region, where the peritectic decomposition temperature goes back to the one of the Ag-free SmBCO sample. This c-axis oriented mono-domain region can be easily separated into a large amount of Sm123 seeds. Therefore, a new approach to preparation of Sm123 seed crystals in high quantity and quality can be achieved in an uncomplicated way, which exhibits significant advantage in comparison with the conventional method for Sm123 seed fabrication by MgO cold-seeding process. Experimental results show that a batch of well-textured YBCO bulks has been grown successfully by using these new Sm123 seed crystals.