Background and Aims While chest X-ray (CXR) has been a conventional tool in intensive care units (ICUs) to identify lung pathologies, computed tomography (CT) scan remains the gold standard. Use of lung ultrasound (LU...Background and Aims While chest X-ray (CXR) has been a conventional tool in intensive care units (ICUs) to identify lung pathologies, computed tomography (CT) scan remains the gold standard. Use of lung ultrasound (LUS) in resource-rich ICUs is still under investigation. The present study compares the utility of LUS to that of CXR in identifying pulmonary edema and pleural effusion in ICU patients. In addition, consolidation and pneumothorax were analyzed as secondary outcome measures. Material and Methods This is a prospective, single centric, observational study. Patients admitted in ICU were examined for lung pathologies, using LUS by a trained intensivist;and CXR done within 4 hours of each other. The final diagnosis was ascertained by an independent senior radiologist, based on the complete medical chart including clinical findings and the results of thoracic CT, if available. The results were compared and analyzed. Results Sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of LUS was 95%, 94.4%, 94.67% for pleural effusion;and 98.33%, 97.78%, 98.00% for pulmonary edema respectively. Corresponding values with CXR were 48.33%, 76.67%, 65.33% for pleural effusion;and 36.67%, 82.22% and 64.00% for pulmonary edema respectively. Sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of LUS was 91.30%, 96.85%, 96.00% for consolidation;and 100.00%, 79.02%, 80.00% for pneumothorax respectively. Corresponding values with CXR were 60.87%, 81.10%, 78.00% for consolidation;and 71.3%, 97.20%, 96.00% for pneumothorax respectively. Conclusion LUS has better diagnostic accuracy in diagnosis of pleural effusion and pulmonary edema when compared with CXR and is thus recommended as an effective alternative for diagnosis of these conditions in acute care settings. Our study recommends that a thoracic CT scan can be avoided in most of such cases.展开更多
NdCl 3 FeCl 3 graphite intercalation compounds were synthesized by molten salt exchange method. The state of the intercalates and the relative contents of Nd, Fe, Cl, C in the product were determined by X ray ph...NdCl 3 FeCl 3 graphite intercalation compounds were synthesized by molten salt exchange method. The state of the intercalates and the relative contents of Nd, Fe, Cl, C in the product were determined by X ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). From the XPS data, it is concluded that the binding energy of Fe2p electrons is about 711 20～710 3 eV, the binding energy of Nd3d electrons is about 983 08～983 20 eV, and Fe in the product has two valence states (Fe 3+ and Fe 2+ ).展开更多
The compound CeNi 5Sn was studied by means of X ray powder diffraction technique and refined by Rietveld method. It has a hexagonal structure with space group P 6 3/ mmc (No.194), Z =4, the lattice constant...The compound CeNi 5Sn was studied by means of X ray powder diffraction technique and refined by Rietveld method. It has a hexagonal structure with space group P 6 3/ mmc (No.194), Z =4, the lattice constants a =0 48912(3) nm, c =1 973(2) nm and D x=8 974 g·cm -3 . The Rietveld structural refinement was performed, leading to R p=0 138 and R wp =0 185. The figure of merit F N for the XRD data is F 30 =82 1(0 0068, 54). The X ray powder diffraction data are presented.展开更多
The compound PrNiSn was studied by X ray powder diffraction technique. The crystal structure and the X ray diffraction data for this compound at room temperature were reported. The compound PrNiSn is orthorhombic wi...The compound PrNiSn was studied by X ray powder diffraction technique. The crystal structure and the X ray diffraction data for this compound at room temperature were reported. The compound PrNiSn is orthorhombic with lattice parameters a =0.74569(3) nm, b =0.76851(5) nm, c =0.45676(8) nm, V =0.26176 nm 3, Z =4 and D x=8.076 g·cm -3 , space group Pna2 1(33). The figure of merit F N for the compound is F 30 =54 (0.0093, 60).展开更多
The compound NdFe 0.6 Sb 2 was studied by means of X ray powder diffraction. The X ray powder diffraction data and structural parameters demonstrated that this compound is of the tetragonal structure with space...The compound NdFe 0.6 Sb 2 was studied by means of X ray powder diffraction. The X ray powder diffraction data and structural parameters demonstrated that this compound is of the tetragonal structure with space group P4/nmm, Z =2 and D x=7.615 g·cm -3 . The lattice parameters are a =0.43499 (1) nm and c =0.97083 (4) nm. Refinement was performed with 42 reflections.展开更多
Decomposition processes of the quenched Zn-Al alloys were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the stabilities o...Decomposition processes of the quenched Zn-Al alloys were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the stabilities of supersaturated solid solution (SSS) of Zn-Al alloy and α' phase formed by quenching would reduce with the increase of Zn content and the precipitation of η-Zn phases even when aging at ambient temperature, so that the exothermic precipitation peak in DSC curve would disappear. The activation energy of the η-Zn precipitation and the reaction enthalpy were calculated and measured. The kinetics of α' decomposition or η-Zn formation was determined by XRD. The microstructure change during aging was observed by TEM.展开更多
X-ray powder diffraction data and crystal structure of NiSbY compound were studied by X-ray powderdiffraction. The compound belongs to the space group F43 m with MgAgAs structure type, and the parameters Z=4, a=0.6307...X-ray powder diffraction data and crystal structure of NiSbY compound were studied by X-ray powderdiffraction. The compound belongs to the space group F43 m with MgAgAs structure type, and the parameters Z=4, a=0.63075(2) nm.展开更多
Grazing incidence optics （GIO） is the most important compound in an x-ray detection system; it is used to concentrate the x-ray photons from outer space. A nested planar GIO for x-ray concentration is designed and d...Grazing incidence optics （GIO） is the most important compound in an x-ray detection system; it is used to concentrate the x-ray photons from outer space. A nested planar GIO for x-ray concentration is designed and developed by authors in this paper; planar segments are used as the reflection mirror instead of curved segments because of the simple process and low cost. After the complex assembling process with a special metal supporter, a final circle light spot of φ 12 mm was obtained in the visible light testing experiment of GIO; the effective area of 1710.51 mm^2@ 1 keV and 530 mm^2@8 keV is obtained in the x-ray testing experiment with the GIO-SDD combination, which is supposed to be a concentrating detector in xray detection systems.展开更多
To evaluate the residual stress in TiAl based alloys by X ray diffraction, X ray elastic constants (REC) of a γ TiAl alloy were determined. From these results, the stress state of a given phase in a duplex TiAl based...To evaluate the residual stress in TiAl based alloys by X ray diffraction, X ray elastic constants (REC) of a γ TiAl alloy were determined. From these results, the stress state of a given phase in a duplex TiAl based alloy under a uniaxial tensile loading has been characterized by X ray diffraction. The results show that the X ray elastic constants and the microscopic stresses of the given phase are different from the apparent elastic constants and the macroscopic stresses of the alloy. The reason of the different distribution of the alloy was also discussed. [展开更多
A primary study on Processing in X - ray inspection of spot weld for aluminum alloy spot welding,in- cluding for background simulation,acquisition of ideal binary image, and extraction and identifi- cation of defec...A primary study on Processing in X - ray inspection of spot weld for aluminum alloy spot welding,in- cluding for background simulation,acquisition of ideal binary image, and extraction and identifi- cation of defect features was presented.展开更多
The formation of ( t BuCp) 2ErOEt was discussed. Its single crystal structure was determined by X ray diffraction. The crystal is monoclinic, P 2(1)/ c space group, a =1.0191(2), b =1.6203(5), c ...The formation of ( t BuCp) 2ErOEt was discussed. Its single crystal structure was determined by X ray diffraction. The crystal is monoclinic, P 2(1)/ c space group, a =1.0191(2), b =1.6203(5), c =1.2118(3) nm, β =102.960(10)°, V =1.9500 (nm 3), Z =2, D c=1.566 mg·m -3 , R =0.0450, R w=0.1363. The complex is monomeric and solvent free in the solid state. The erbium ion is coordinated by two tert butyl cyclopentadienyl rings and one oxygen atom of ethoxy group to form a seven coordinated complex.展开更多
Au@Pt core-shell nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by a successive reduction method and then assembled on Vulcan XC-72 carbon surface. Furthermore, its composition, morphology, structure, and activity toward...Au@Pt core-shell nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by a successive reduction method and then assembled on Vulcan XC-72 carbon surface. Furthermore, its composition, morphology, structure, and activity towards methanol oxidation were characterized by UV-vis spectrometry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and cyclic voltammetry (CV). Results reveal that Au@Pt/C catalyst has better activity towards methanol oxidation than the pure platinum prepared under the same conditions. When the atomic ratio of Au to Pt in the prepared Au@Pt/C catalyst is 1:2, this catalyst exhibits best electrocatalytic activity towards methanol oxidation in acidic media, and the peak current density on this catalyst is ~2.0 times higher than that on Pt/C catalyst. The better catalytic activity of Au@Pt/C results from its better resistance to toxic CO than Pt/C because the CO oxidation on Au@Pt/C is 60 mV more negative than the case on Pt/C. ? The Nonferrous Metals Society of China and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012.展开更多
文摘Background and Aims While chest X-ray (CXR) has been a conventional tool in intensive care units (ICUs) to identify lung pathologies, computed tomography (CT) scan remains the gold standard. Use of lung ultrasound (LUS) in resource-rich ICUs is still under investigation. The present study compares the utility of LUS to that of CXR in identifying pulmonary edema and pleural effusion in ICU patients. In addition, consolidation and pneumothorax were analyzed as secondary outcome measures. Material and Methods This is a prospective, single centric, observational study. Patients admitted in ICU were examined for lung pathologies, using LUS by a trained intensivist;and CXR done within 4 hours of each other. The final diagnosis was ascertained by an independent senior radiologist, based on the complete medical chart including clinical findings and the results of thoracic CT, if available. The results were compared and analyzed. Results Sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of LUS was 95%, 94.4%, 94.67% for pleural effusion;and 98.33%, 97.78%, 98.00% for pulmonary edema respectively. Corresponding values with CXR were 48.33%, 76.67%, 65.33% for pleural effusion;and 36.67%, 82.22% and 64.00% for pulmonary edema respectively. Sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of LUS was 91.30%, 96.85%, 96.00% for consolidation;and 100.00%, 79.02%, 80.00% for pneumothorax respectively. Corresponding values with CXR were 60.87%, 81.10%, 78.00% for consolidation;and 71.3%, 97.20%, 96.00% for pneumothorax respectively. Conclusion LUS has better diagnostic accuracy in diagnosis of pleural effusion and pulmonary edema when compared with CXR and is thus recommended as an effective alternative for diagnosis of these conditions in acute care settings. Our study recommends that a thoracic CT scan can be avoided in most of such cases.
文摘NdCl 3 FeCl 3 graphite intercalation compounds were synthesized by molten salt exchange method. The state of the intercalates and the relative contents of Nd, Fe, Cl, C in the product were determined by X ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). From the XPS data, it is concluded that the binding energy of Fe2p electrons is about 711 20～710 3 eV, the binding energy of Nd3d electrons is about 983 08～983 20 eV, and Fe in the product has two valence states (Fe 3+ and Fe 2+ ).
文摘The compound CeNi 5Sn was studied by means of X ray powder diffraction technique and refined by Rietveld method. It has a hexagonal structure with space group P 6 3/ mmc (No.194), Z =4, the lattice constants a =0 48912(3) nm, c =1 973(2) nm and D x=8 974 g·cm -3 . The Rietveld structural refinement was performed, leading to R p=0 138 and R wp =0 185. The figure of merit F N for the XRD data is F 30 =82 1(0 0068, 54). The X ray powder diffraction data are presented.
文摘The compound PrNiSn was studied by X ray powder diffraction technique. The crystal structure and the X ray diffraction data for this compound at room temperature were reported. The compound PrNiSn is orthorhombic with lattice parameters a =0.74569(3) nm, b =0.76851(5) nm, c =0.45676(8) nm, V =0.26176 nm 3, Z =4 and D x=8.076 g·cm -3 , space group Pna2 1(33). The figure of merit F N for the compound is F 30 =54 (0.0093, 60).
文摘The compound NdFe 0.6 Sb 2 was studied by means of X ray powder diffraction. The X ray powder diffraction data and structural parameters demonstrated that this compound is of the tetragonal structure with space group P4/nmm, Z =2 and D x=7.615 g·cm -3 . The lattice parameters are a =0.43499 (1) nm and c =0.97083 (4) nm. Refinement was performed with 42 reflections.
文摘Decomposition processes of the quenched Zn-Al alloys were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the stabilities of supersaturated solid solution (SSS) of Zn-Al alloy and α' phase formed by quenching would reduce with the increase of Zn content and the precipitation of η-Zn phases even when aging at ambient temperature, so that the exothermic precipitation peak in DSC curve would disappear. The activation energy of the η-Zn precipitation and the reaction enthalpy were calculated and measured. The kinetics of α' decomposition or η-Zn formation was determined by XRD. The microstructure change during aging was observed by TEM.
文摘X-ray powder diffraction data and crystal structure of NiSbY compound were studied by X-ray powderdiffraction. The compound belongs to the space group F43 m with MgAgAs structure type, and the parameters Z=4, a=0.63075(2) nm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61471357)the State Key Laboratory of Geo-Information Engineering Foundation(Grant No.SKLGIE2014-M-2-1)
文摘Grazing incidence optics （GIO） is the most important compound in an x-ray detection system; it is used to concentrate the x-ray photons from outer space. A nested planar GIO for x-ray concentration is designed and developed by authors in this paper; planar segments are used as the reflection mirror instead of curved segments because of the simple process and low cost. After the complex assembling process with a special metal supporter, a final circle light spot of φ 12 mm was obtained in the visible light testing experiment of GIO; the effective area of 1710.51 mm^2@ 1 keV and 530 mm^2@8 keV is obtained in the x-ray testing experiment with the GIO-SDD combination, which is supposed to be a concentrating detector in xray detection systems.
文摘To evaluate the residual stress in TiAl based alloys by X ray diffraction, X ray elastic constants (REC) of a γ TiAl alloy were determined. From these results, the stress state of a given phase in a duplex TiAl based alloy under a uniaxial tensile loading has been characterized by X ray diffraction. The results show that the X ray elastic constants and the microscopic stresses of the given phase are different from the apparent elastic constants and the macroscopic stresses of the alloy. The reason of the different distribution of the alloy was also discussed. [
文摘A primary study on Processing in X - ray inspection of spot weld for aluminum alloy spot welding,in- cluding for background simulation,acquisition of ideal binary image, and extraction and identifi- cation of defect features was presented.
文摘The formation of ( t BuCp) 2ErOEt was discussed. Its single crystal structure was determined by X ray diffraction. The crystal is monoclinic, P 2(1)/ c space group, a =1.0191(2), b =1.6203(5), c =1.2118(3) nm, β =102.960(10)°, V =1.9500 (nm 3), Z =2, D c=1.566 mg·m -3 , R =0.0450, R w=0.1363. The complex is monomeric and solvent free in the solid state. The erbium ion is coordinated by two tert butyl cyclopentadienyl rings and one oxygen atom of ethoxy group to form a seven coordinated complex.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51074012)
文摘Au@Pt core-shell nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by a successive reduction method and then assembled on Vulcan XC-72 carbon surface. Furthermore, its composition, morphology, structure, and activity towards methanol oxidation were characterized by UV-vis spectrometry, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and cyclic voltammetry (CV). Results reveal that Au@Pt/C catalyst has better activity towards methanol oxidation than the pure platinum prepared under the same conditions. When the atomic ratio of Au to Pt in the prepared Au@Pt/C catalyst is 1:2, this catalyst exhibits best electrocatalytic activity towards methanol oxidation in acidic media, and the peak current density on this catalyst is ~2.0 times higher than that on Pt/C catalyst. The better catalytic activity of Au@Pt/C results from its better resistance to toxic CO than Pt/C because the CO oxidation on Au@Pt/C is 60 mV more negative than the case on Pt/C. ? The Nonferrous Metals Society of China and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012.
