Mid-Temperature Synthesis of CeO_2-TiO_2 Complex Compound and Its XRD Structure Study

The CeTi 2O 6, which is formed above 1300 ℃ by ceramic method, was obtained at 700 ℃ using sol gel synthesis method. XRD analysis shows that there is 8% deficient of Ce in the structure. The chemical formula is Ce 0.92 Ti 2O 5.84 , which has a monoclinic structure with space group of C 2/ m . Its cell parameters are a =0.9811(8) nm, b =0.3726(3) nm, c =0.6831(6) nm, and β =118.84°. After being treated at 1300 ℃ for 3 h, the system keeps stable but the deficient disappears, while the chemical formula change to the normal CeTi 2O 6, and the cell parameters are a =0.9813(3) nm, b =0.3752(4) nm, c =0.6883(5) nm, β =119.05°. The key to synthesis the precursors of CeTi 2O 6 is that Ti 4+ and Ce 3+ ions must reach the atomistic distributing state and prevent the oxidation of Ce 3+ during sol gel process.

XRD Doping Control of Light-Emitting cBN with a Large Size Mismatch between the Dopant and Intrinsic Atoms

Cubic boron nitride (cBN) as the outstanding representative of the family of semiconducting wide bandgap nitrides and the closest analogue of diamond, is produced and investigated. XRD as method for doping control of cBN with impurities of large atomic sizes, is suggested. The larger an atomic size mismatch between doping and intrinsic atoms of a semiconductor’s crystal lattice, the stronger its response through own strains and distortions. The distortions are expected to be notable in the case of the smallest intrinsic atoms of cBN and diamond. The light-emitting cBN doped with various rare-earth elements (RE) in different concentrations under high pressure conditions is synthesized in form of the cBN: RE single phase micropowders. The micro-powders showed the discrete photoluminescence spectra in IR-, red and green spectral ranges which were attributed to the intra-electronic transitions of RE3+ ions located in cBN crystal lattice. The locations of the RE3+ ions in cBN crystal lattice are discussed. The data of XRD (CuKα) analysis of the cBN:RE micropowders are repre- sented. Extra-splits (as the additional ones to the α1-α2-splits on CuKα) of the cBN parent peaks in XRD patterns of the cBN: RE, are discovered and analyzed using appropriate computer programs. As established, crystal lattice of cBN due to the incorporation of RE3+ ions, represents a disordered solid solutions which are nonuniformly distorted in dependence on the ions’ size and their concentrations in cBN. Results of the present work can be useful to manufacture cBN with predictable functional properties, as well as for in situ doping control of cBN and diamond.

Research on Raman-scattering and Fabrication of Multilayer Thin Film with Different Structures and Components Based on Pt/Ti/Si3N4/SiO2/Si Substrate

Using the same conditions and various starting materials, such as lead acetate trihydrate, tetrabulyl titanate, zirconium n-butoxide, and acetylacetone, two kinds of solid precursors, lead zirconate titanate （PZT, Zr/Ti=15/85） and lead titanate （PT）, were fabricated. With three different combinations, namely, PZT, PT/PZT-PZT/PT, and PT/PZT/-/PZT/PT, three multilayer thin films were deposited on three Pt-Ti-Si3N4-SiO2-Si substrates by a modified sol-gel process. The fabrication process of the thin films is discussed in detail. We found that there is a large built-in stress in the thin film, which can be diminished by annealing at 600 ℃, when the gel is turned into solid material through drying and sintering. The Raman scattering spectra of the films with different compositions and structures were investigated. With the help of X-ray diffraction （XRD） analyzer and Raman scattering spectra analyzer, it was found that the thin films with the PT/PZT-PZT/PT structure have reasonable crystallinity and less residual stress. XRD testing shows that the diffraction pattern of the multilayer film results from the superimposition of the PZT and PT patterns. This leads to the conclusion that the PT/PZT-PZT/PT multilayer thin film has a promising future in pyroelectric infrared detectors with high performance.

Comparison of wear behaviour of LM13 Al−Si alloy based composites reinforced with synthetic(B_(4)C)and natural(ilmenite)ceramic particles

Dry sliding wear behaviour of stir-cast aluminium matrix composites(AMCs)containing LM13 alloy as matrix and ceramic particles as reinforcement was investigated.Two different ceramic particle reinforcements were used separately:synthetic ceramic particles(B_(4)C),and natural ceramic particles(ilmenite).Optical micrographs showed uniform dispersion of reinforced particles in the matrix material.Reinforced particles refined the grain size of eutectic silicon and changed its morphology to globular type.B_(4)C reinforced composites(BRCs)showed maximum improvement in hardness of AMCs.Ilmenite reinforced composites(IRCs)showed maximum reduction in coefficient of friction values due to strong matrix−reinforcement interfacial bonding caused by the formation of interfacial compounds.Dry sliding wear behaviour of composites was significantly improved as compared to base alloy.The low density and high hardness of B_(4)C particles resulted in high dislocation density around filler particles in BRCs.On the other hand,the low thermal conductivity of ilmenite particles resulted in early oxidation and formation of a tribo-layer on surface of IRCs.So,both types of reinforcements led to the improvement in wear properties of AMCs,though the mechanisms involved were very different.Thus,the low-cost ilmenite particles can be used as alternative fillers to the high-cost B_(4)C particles for processing of wear resistant composites.

Crystallization Kinetics of Lithium Aluminum Germanium Phosphate Glass by DSC Technique

Abstract： The crystallization kinetics of Li20-A12O3-GeO2-P205 （LAGP） glass fabricated via the conventional melt-quenching method was studied by differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） under non- isothermal condition at different heating rates. The activation energy of glass transition Eg is 634.4 kJ/mol, indicating that LAGP glass is easy to crystallize at an elevated temperature. The activation energy of crystallization Eo and Avrami index n obtained from Matusita＇s model are 442.01 kJ/mol and 1.7, respectively. The value of n reveals that bulk crystallization predominates slightly over surface crystallization during crystallization process. LAGP glass-ceramics after different heat treatments have the same crystalline phases determined as major phase LiGe2（PO4）3, with A1PO4 and GeO2 as their impurity phases.

X-ray diffraction analysis of cold-worked Cu-Ni-Si and Cu-Ni-Si-Cr alloys by Rietveld method

Cold worked and annealed supersaturated Cu-2.65Ni-0.6Si and Cu-2.35Ni-0.6Si-0.6Cr alloys were studied. The microstructural parameters evolution, including crystallite size, root mean square strain and dislocation density was analyzed using Materials Analysis Using Diffraction software （MAUD）. The parameters for both alloys have typical values of cold deformed and subsequently annealed copper based alloy. A net change of the crystallite size, root mean square strain and dislocation density values of the alloys aged at 450 °C for 2.5-3 h seems corresponding to the recovery and recrystallization processes. Addition of Cr as quaternary element did not lead to any drastic changes of post deformation or ageing microstructural parameters and hence of recovery-recrystallization kinetics.

Effect of Low Temperature on Hydration Performance of the Complex Binder of Silica Fume-Portland Cement

By analyzing the mechanical properties, composition of hydrates, content of Ca（OH）： and microstructure of the complex binder of silica fume-Portland cement, which cured at constant low temperatures（＋5--10 ℃）, the effect of different low temperatures on hydration performance of the complex binder at the age of 3, 7 days and 14 days was researched. Experimental results show that hydration processes of the complex binder can be restricted by low temperature. Reducing the curing temperature could cause compressive strength and flexural strength of the complex binder to decrease significantly. The gradient difference between strength diminishes, content of Ca（OH）2 in hydrates reduces, and compactness of the microstructure weakens. Therefore mixing with silica fume can modify various performance indicators of the complex blinder, but reducing the curing temperature restricts the pozzolanic activity of silicon fume.

Influence of Hydrothermal Synthesis Conditions on the Formation of Calcium Silicate Hydrates:from Amorphous to Crystalline Phases

Hydrothermal treatment has been widely applied in the synthesis of well crystalline calcium silicate hydrate（CSH）, such as tobermorite and xonotlite. However, both morphology and crystallinity of CSH are greatly affected by the conditions of hydrothermal treatment including siliceous materials, temperature increase rate and isothermal periods. In this study, the influence of hydrothermal conditions on the growth of nano-crystalline CSH was investigated based on XRD analysis. Results showed that siliceous materials with amorphous nature（i e, nano silica powder） are beneficial to synthesize pure amorphous CSH, while the use of more crystallized siliceous materials（i e, diatomite and quartz powder） leads to producing crystalline CSH. Results also indicate that the formation of tobermorite and xonotlite is greatly affected by the temperature rise rate during hydrothermal treatment.

Shale Hydrocarbon Development Based on Drill Cuttings &TOC Analysis: Case Study of Brownshale Drill Cuttings of Well BS-03, Pematang Formation, Bengkalis Trough, Central Sumatra Basin

Brownshale is a lithology unit in the middle of the Pematang Formation consisting of brown to black shale that is deposited in the lacustrine environment. Brownshale from the results of previous studies stated as the main source rock in the Central Sumatra Basin, which is spread over several troughs, namely Balam, Aman, Rangau, Kiri, and Bengkalis Troughs, where Bengkalis Trough is the most extensive Trough. In the shale hydrocarbon prospecting analysis, Brownshale from previous researchers concluded that it had good prospects, based on several parameters including: TOC values with poor to very good quality. Brownshale formation is a type of kerogene as kerogen type of II/III, brittleness index greater than 0.48, and rock compressive strength below 10,000 Psi. One method in the development phase of shale hydrocarbon is to determine the fracable sweetspot window using drill cuttings and TOC, because there is no core data available. Based on the results of the well log analysis of well BS-03, it is obtained information that the Brownshale formation has a thickness of 1028 feet with intercalation laminated shale/sand section, so the mineral content varies greatly. From the ternary diagram of XRD (bulk analysis) results of drill cuttings of Brownshale formation of well BS-03, it can be seen that mineral distribution of Quartz-Clay-Calcite (Q-C-C) is spread between zone 1 to zone 3, namely: Dominant Quartz - Minor Clay & Carbonate (Zone 1: Brittle Quartz Rich), Dominant Carbonate - Quartz & Minor Clay (Zone 2: Brittle Carbonate Rich), and Quartz & Carbonate Balance - Clay minor (Zone 3: Ductile, hard to frac). This shows that not all Brownshale formation intervals are easy to frac (high fracability). From the XRD result, percentage of mineral content (bulk analysis) of Brownshale drill cuttings, there is an interesting phenomenon, i.e. the presence of sillimanite and kaliophilite minerals significantly starting at a depth of 10,780 ft and below, where both minerals have tenacity: brittle, and also from the results of the MBT analysis seen an interesting phenomenon, i.e. at a depth interval of about 10,780 ft the value of CEC drops below 3 meq/100 grams, and can be categorized as the brittle shale. Referring to the presence of sillimanite and kaliophilite minerals, as well as low MBT values, then at intervals of 10,780 ft below, it can be seen that at the bottom of the depth interval as a fracable sweetspot window, and at the upper depth interval of the Brownshale formation, it is believed to be a fracture barrier.

Post-annealing effect on the structural and mechanical properties of multiphase zirconia films deposited by a plasma focus device

Nanostructured multiphase zirconia films （MZFs） are deposited on Zr substrate by the irradiation of energetic oxygen ions emanated from a plasma focus device. The oxygen operating gas pressure of 1 mbar （1 bar=105 Pa） provides the most appropriate ion energy flux to deposit crystalline ZrO2 films. X-ray diffraction （XRD） patterns reveal the formation of polycrystalline ZrO2 films. The crystallite size （CS）, crystal growth, and dislocation densities are attributed to increasing focus shots, sample axial distances, and working gas pressures. Phase and orientation transformations from t-ZrO2 to m-ZrO2 and c-ZrO2 are associated with increasing focus shots and continuous annealing. For lower （200 ℃） annealing temperature （AT）, full width at half maximum （FWHM） of diffraction peak, CS, and dislocation density （δ） for （020） plane are found to be 0.494, 16.6 nm, and 3.63×10-3 nm-2 while for higher （400 ℃） AT, these parameters for （111） plane are found to be 0.388, 20.87 nm, and 2.29×10-3 nm-2, respectively. Scanning electron microscope （SEM） results demonstrate the formation of rounded grains with uniform distribution. The estimated values of atomic ratio （O/Zr） in ZrO2 films deposited for different axial distances （6 cm, 9 cm, and 12 cm） are found to be 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3, respectively. Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） analysis reveals that the bands appearing at 441 cm-1 and 480 cm-1 belong to m-ZrO2 and t-ZrO2 phases, respectively. Maximum microhardness （8.65±0.45 GPa） of ZrO2 film is ～ 6.7 times higher than the microhardness of virgin Zr.

Synthesis and Characterization of KFeP_(2)O_(7) Nanoparticles Implanted in Silica

Rivers and aquifers are increasingly affected worldwide by the action of agro-industrial pollution. Facing this challenge, nanoparticles have found a wide range of applications in the decontamination and remediation of water, given the characteristics which make them highly reactive to specific substances. One of the simplest ways of gaining access to these particles is through their synthesis over a sufficiently rigid matrix of manageable size. This report describes the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles of iron and potassium diphosphate (KFeP2O7) synthesized on silica gel beads (SiO2). Analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) have been applied in order to determine the mineral phases and morphology of the synthesized compounds. Complementary tests were conducted so as to determine surface characteristics such as specific area by the BET method and point of zero charge (pHpzc) by mass titration. The acid-base titration enabled to determine the adsorptive nature of nanoparticles and their response to a pH range from 1 to 12.

High performance novel flexible perovskite solar cell based on a low-cost-processed ZnO:Co electron transport layer

In this work,high quality uniform and dense nanostructured cobalt-doped zinc oxide(ZnO:Co)films were used as electron-transport layers in CH3NH3Pbl3-based planar heterojunction perovskite solar cells(PSCs)on a flexible conductive substrate.Highly photo catalytically active ZnO:Co films were prepared by a low cost hydrothermal process using the aqueous solution of zinc nitrate hexahydrate,hexamethylenete-tramine and cobalt(II)nitrate hexahydrate.ZnO:Co films were deposited on indium tin oxide(ITO)covered polyethylene terephthalate(PET)flexible substrates.The growth was controlled by maintaining the autoclave temperature at 150℃for 4 h.The CH3NH3Pbl3 layer was deposited on the ZnO:Co films by spin coating.Spiro-OMeTAD was employed as a hole-transporting material.The structural,morphology and optical properties of the grown ZnO nanostructures were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),field-emission scanning electron microcopy(FESEM),energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry(EDX),ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis)and photoelectrochemical propriety.XRD spectra showed that both ZnO and ZnO:Co nanorods had a hexagonal wurtzite structure with a strong preferred orientation along the(002)plane.The surface morphology of films was studied by FESEM and showed that both the pure and Co-doped ZnO films had hexagonal shaped nanorods.In the steady state,the ZnO electrode gave a photocurrent density of about 1.5 mA/cm2.However,the Co-doped ZnO electrode showed a photocurrent density of about 6 mA/cm^2,which is 4-fold higher than that of the ZnO electrode.Based on the above synthesized Co-doped ZnO films,the photovoltaic performance of PSCs was studied.The Co-doped ZnO layers had a significant impact on the photovoltaic conversion efficiency(PCE)of the PSCs.The latter was attributed to an efficient charge separation and transport due to the better coverage of perovskite on the nanostructured Co-doped ZnO films.As a result,the measured PCE under standard solar conditions(A M 1.5G,100 mW/cm^2)reached 7%.SCAPS-1D simulation was also performed to analyze the effect of the co-doped ZnO thin film on the corresponding solar cell performances.

Experiments on the effect of the pressure on the mineral transformation of coal ash under the different reaction atmosphere

This paper investigated the effect of the pressures,reaction atmospheres and coal ash species on the ash fusibility with high-pressure thermogravimetric analysis(PTGA)apparatus and X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis.Each specimen analyzed by XRD was observed for the mineral conversion and formation of new minerals with the pressures under different atmospheres.These results indicate that the pressure restrains the transformation and decomposition of minerals.Many low-temperature minerals are still present under the elevated pressure.The different reaction atmospheres have different effects on the formation of coal ash minerals.Under the N_(2)atmosphere,the present microcline may decrease the melting temperature of coal ash.And later,it transforms into sanidine at high pressure;thus,the melting temperature of coal ash may increase.Under the CO_(2)atmosphere,the minerals such as microcline,lomonitite,geothite and illite are still present with the increase in pressure;this may reduce the melting temperature.While under the H_(2)O atmosphere,there are magnetite and anorthoclase,which may produce the low-temperature eutectics decreasing the melting temperature.The coal ash abundance in basic oxides or higher SiO_(2),Fe_(2)O_(3),K_(2)O and Na_(2)O has lower melting temperature.While the ash sample with more SiO_(2)and Al_(2)O_(3)and less Fe_(2)O_(3)and basic oxides may lead to higher melting temperature.