Thermoelectric properties of Cr1−xMoxSi2

The thermoelectric properties of Mo-substituted CrSi₂ were studied. Dense polycrystalline samples of Mo-substituted hexagonal C40 phase Cr_1−xMo_xSi₂ (x=0–0.30) were fabricated by arc melting followed by spark plasma sintering. Mo substitution substantially increases the carrier concentration. The lattice thermal conductivity of CrSi₂ at room temperature was reduced from 9.0 to 4.5 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ by Mo substitution due to enhanced phonon–impurity scattering. The thermoelectric figure of merit, ZT, increases with increasing Mo content because of the reduced lattice thermal conductivity. The maximum ZT value obtained in the present study was 0.23 at 800 K, which was observed for the sample with x=0.30. This value is significantly greater than that of undoped CrSi₂ (ZT=0.13).     

Magnetic behaviour of Fe–Cr nanoparticle systems

The low-temperature magnetic properties of Fe_1−xCr_x nanoparticles with various chromium content (x=2.4−83.0 at%) have been studied. The multiphase particles (α-FeCr, σ-FeCr and Fe/Cr oxides) have a core (metallic)–shell (oxide) structure. The magnetic properties of the Fe–Cr systems depend on the chromium content as well as on the types and relative contributions of the constituent crystalline phases but, in particular, they are determined by long-range interparticle dipolar interactions. The role of the weakly magnetic σ-FeCr phase is also discussed.     

Terahertz transmission properties of Cr ion implantation glass

<正>Cr ion implantations in glass with the different doses of D=1.493×10~(17) and 4.976×10~(17) ion/cm~2 are obtained by metal vapor vacuum arc(MEVVA).The effects of the different Cr ion implanted doses on terahertz(THz) transmission property are analyzed from THz time-domain spectroscopy.The results show that the more the Cr ion implanted dose in the micro-area implantation glasses,the larger the THz transmission except the larger absorption at 0.24 THz.This is an effect attributed to the coupling of plasmas on both the implantation and the implantation affected zones of the Cr ion implantation glass.     

Operative Characteristics of the Dual-wavelength Cr: LiSAF Laser

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Spin relaxation of charged centers in silicon in the presence of photocarriers (Si: Cr+, [Cr+−B−])

Spin relaxation of deep charged centers Cr⁺ and of donor-acceptor pairs (Cr⁺?B^?)⁰ in silicon is studied by nonstationary EPR spectroscopy at liquid-helium temperatures. We observed the effect of an increase in the spin-lattice relaxation rate under band-to-band sample illumination; the magnitude of the effect is proportional to the photoelectron concentration. The spin-dependent carrier trapping is shown to play a dominant role in spin relaxation under illumination for centers of both types. Coupled rate equations describing the interaction of various subsystems with one another and with the bath are solved. A comparison of experimental data with theory yielded the electron trapping cross sections σ_r(Cr⁺)?4.9×10^?12 cm² and σ_r(Cr⁺?B^?)?1.6×10^?12 cm² at T=4.2 K. The results obtained are discussed in terms of the theory of trapping by attractive centers.     

Role of Al atom on structural and magnetic properties of β-SiC:Cr

The electronic structure, magnetic properties and also the bonding mechanism of the pure SiC and compounds SiC:Cr and SiC:Cr:Al have been studied using the Quantum SPRESSO Software within the density-functional theory (DFT). β-SiC, which is a nonmagnetic semiconductor, has more applications in industry. For the magnetic property, it is alloyed with transition metal. One of the transition metal is chromium. The calculations showed that its alloy at both Si site and C site (SiC:Cr) changes the physical properties of the host material and contributes in the molecular bond. It is seen that if the Al atom was doped in the compounds, SiC:Cr will produce hole carriers and the magnetic properties will thus increase to the considerable values due to the mediation effect. The magnetic property will create the up and down spin band gap to filter carriers. The charge density distribution illustrates that the Al atom has the atomic behavior in the compounds Sic:Cr:Al and does not contribute in the molecular bond. For comparison, the calculations were performed for the pure β-SiC.     

Substitutional effect of Cr ions on the properties of Mg–Zn ferrite nanoparticles

The effect of Cr³⁺ substitution in Mg–Zn ferrite, with a chemical formula Mg_0.5Zn_0.5Cr_xFe_2−xO₄ (x=0.0–1.0), synthesized by a sol–gel auto-combustion reaction is presented in this paper. The resultant powders were investigated by various techniques, including X-ray diffractometry (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), infrared spectroscopy (IR), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and DC resistivity. The XRD pattern revealed that the cubic spinel structure is maintained for the all the compositions. The particle sizes measured from XRD and TEM are in good agreement with each other. The cation distribution suggests that Mg²⁺, Cr³⁺ and Fe³⁺ have strong preference towards octahedral B-site. The theoretical lattice constant and experimental lattice constant match each other very well. The IR analysis supports the presently accepted cation distribution. The saturation magnetization decreases linearly with increasing Cr³⁺ content. Curie temperatures are obtained by the Laoria and AC susceptibility techniques. The dc resistivity has been investigated as a function of temperature and composition.     

Structure and properties of laser quenched 4Cr13 steel

The structure and properties of laser quenched 4Cr13 steel were reported. The results show that: (1) Fine martensite is obtained after laser quenching. The highest content of retained austenite in the surface area 10 μm thick of laser hardened zone is 47. 13 percent, but only 3.6 percent of retained austenite is measured inside the laser hardened layer after the surface layer 10μm thick is worn off. (2) The hardness of laser quenched layer is much higher (HV_(0.1) 690) than that of the substrate (HV_(0.1) 237). (3) The wear resistance of laser quenched layer is 3.3 times higher than that of traditionally treated specimen and the corrosion resistance of 4Cr13 steel is also improved greatly by laser quenching.     

Mössbauer study of spatial dispersion of magnetization at Fe/Cr superlattice interfaces

From an analysis of Mössbauer CEMS spectra, it was found experimentally that a magnetic anisotropy field has an angular spatial dispersion at Fe/Cr superlattice interfaces, due to the roughness and inhomogeneity of the interlayer boundary. The value of the magnetoresistive effect is determined by the spatial dispersion of both the interface and the Fe layer, for which the deviation angle of the magnetization vector depends on the substrate irregularity.     

Mössbauer study of the mechanical alloying of highly concentrated Fe–Cr alloys

Mössbauer spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction are used to investigate the kinetics of the mechanical alloying (MA) of Fe and Cr powdered mixtures with Cr contents of 20 to 48 at % in the initial mixtures. Variations during mechanical alloying in specimens with Cr contents of ≤30% and >30% in the initial mixtures are observed for the first time. After MA, specimens are characterized by heterogeneous concentration distributions of Cr and Fe atoms in particles, especially at Cr concentrations of >30% in the initial mixture.     

Electrochemical corrosion behavior,Vickers microhardness,and microstructure of Co–Cr and Ni–Cr dental alloys

Electrochemical corrosion behaviors, Vickers microhardness, microstructure, and electrical properties of Magnum H50 (Co=64.5%, Cr=29%, Mo=6.5% ) and Nikkeli–Kromi–Polttosekoitus (Ni=65.2%, Cr=22.5%, Mo=9.5%, X=2.8% Nb, Si, Fe, and Mn) dental alloys have been investigated. The corrosion potential for the Co_64.5Cr₂₉Mo_6.5 alloy in HCl was higher than that of the Ni_65.2Cr_22.5Mo_9.5X_2.8 alloy. The corrosion rate with 0.5 M HCl for the Ni_65.2Cr_22.5Mo_9.5X_2.8 alloy was measured as being high and the corrosion resistance as being small as compared with the values for the Co_64.5Cr₂₉Mo_6.5 alloy. Vickers hardness of the Co_64.5Cr₂₉Mo_6.5 alloy was higher than that of the Ni_65.2Cr_22.5Mo_9.5X_2.8 alloy. Also Vickers hardness values of the used alloys were decreased by increasing indentation load. The thermal conductivity and minimum shear stress values of the used alloys are calculated.     

Effect of the Energy of Krypton Ions on the Structure and Hardening of Ti–Cr–N Coatings

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Effect of a Cr Underlayer on the Magnetic Properties of TbCo Amorphous FIlms with Perpendicular Anisotropy

The effect of the Cr underlayer on the magnetic properties of TbCo amorphous films with perpendicular anisotropy has been investigated.It was found that the Cr underlayer thickness can influence the coercivity of TbCo films.A coercivity as high as 6.3kOe was obtained in 120nm Tb31Co69 films with a 180nm Cr underlayer.This was only 4.4kOe for the same thickness Tb31 CO69 films without the Cr underlayer.Cross-sectional scanning electron microscopy indicated that the TbCo film with the Cr underlayer consisted of a Column structure.It is considered that this heterogeneous structure gives rise to the coercity enhancement of TbCo films in the presence of the Cr underlayer.     

Effects of Sm Substitution on Magnetic and Magneto—Optical Properties of TbCo／Cr Films

The effects of Sm substitution on magnetic and magneto-optical properties of TbCo/Cr films have been investigated. It was found that partial Tb substituted by Sm will directly affect the magnitude of saturation magnetization Ms and the Kerr rotation angle. These results are explained by the ferri-magnetical structure of the rare earth-transition metal alloy. When the magnetic layer composition was (Sm0.343Tb0.657)31 Co69, values of magnetization as high as 385emu/cm^3 and coercivity above 4.7kOe at room temperature were obtained.     

Influence of Cr on microstructure and elastocaloric effect in Ni–Mn–In–Co–Cr polycrystalline alloys

Ni–Mn-based metamagnetic shape memory alloys have been proposed as potential elastocaloric refrigerants. The intrinsic brittleness of the alloys has limited their cooling application. Introducing a soft second phase is an effective way to reduce the brittleness. From the viewpoint of application, the effect of second phase on elastocaloric effect should be illustrated. In this paper, we have investigated the microstructure, martensitic transformation and elastocaloric effect of Ni₄₅Mn_37-xIn₁₃Co₅Cr_x ($x=0,1\text{ and }2$) polycrystalline alloys. Single-phase and precipitates-containing microstructures are obtained for the undoped and doped alloys, respectively. The precipitates in Cr-doped alloys enhances the fracture strength but significantly hinders the martensitic transformation. Balancing the fracture strength and martensitic transformation, the Ni₄₅Mn₃₆In₁₃Co₅Cr alloy with small amount of precipitates along grain boundaries exhibits large cooling effects of 4–6 K in the temperature range of 317–353 K.     

X-ray fluorescence analysis of Ni–Fe–Mn/Cr systems

We have developed a procedure for x-ray fluorescence determination of the constituent composition and thickness of two-layer Ni–Fe–Mn/Cr films deposited on Polikor, an aluminum oxide ceramic. We have calculated correction coefficients taking into account interelement interference effects in this system. We have experimentally determined the density of the materials making up the composition of the films. We have established and present the metrological characteristics of the procedure developed.     

Modelling the diffusion of self-interstitial atom clusters in Fe–Cr alloys

The results of molecular dynamics simulations of the diffusion of self-interstitial atom clusters in Fe–Cr alloys of different Cr content are presented. It is shown that, with increasing Cr concentration, the cluster diffusivity first decreases and then increases, in accordance with the predictions of a model developed recently and based on molecular static calculations. The minimum diffusivity is found at about 10 at% Cr for small clusters and it shifts towards lower concentration with increasing cluster size. The migration energy of SIA clusters is found to lie in between the binding energy of a Cr atom with a crowdion and half of it. This indicates that the mechanism of cluster migration is via the movement of individual crowdions from one Cr atom to another. The values obtained statically are much higher and are argued to be more reliable due to better sampling of different configurations in a bigger simulation box.     

Mössbauer study of Al and Cr co-substituted Yttrium iron garnets

The Mössbauer spectra of Y₃Al _x Cr _X Fe_5???2x O₁₂ (x?=?0.0 to 0.6) measured at 300 K have been fitted with two sextets in the ferrimagnetic state corresponding to Fe³⁺ at the octahedral (a) and the tetrahedral (d) sites for x?≤ 0.6. The isomer shifts (δ) and quadrupole splitting (ΔE_Q) indicate the presence of high spin Fe³⁺ ions in the tetrahedral (d) and octahedral (a) sites, typical of yttrium of yttrium iron garnet structure. Mössbauer results have shown that Al³⁺, enters a-sites only but Cr³⁺ enters both a-and d-sites.