High Temperature Gaseous Rare-Earth Permeation of Polyoxotungstates: An New Effective Method for the Preparation of Tungsten Bronzes

New polyoxometalate α-K 12H 3[Y(BW 11O 39) 2]·25H 2O was synthesized and treated by high temperature gaseous rare earth permeation to prepare tungsten bronze K 0.475WO 3. XRD, TG-DTA, XPS, 183W-NMR,CV and AC impedance spectra were used to characterize the resulting material. The results of XPS indicate that La has permeated and diffused into the body of the sample and exists in the forms of binding with other components. The crystal structure parameters of K 0.475WO 3 were obtained by the analysis of XRD, which shows tetragonal crystal system with lattice parameters: a=12 28 nm, c=3.833 nm, V=578.48 nm -3. The conductivities calculated from the results of AC impedance spectra of the material increase with the increasing of temperature, which shows a semiconductor character.

EDU-GAN:Edge Enhancement Generative Adversarial Networks with Dual-Domain Discriminators for Inscription Images Denoising

Recovering high-quality inscription images from unknown and complex inscription noisy images is a challenging research issue.Different fromnatural images,character images pay more attention to stroke information.However,existingmodelsmainly consider pixel-level informationwhile ignoring structural information of the character,such as its edge and glyph,resulting in reconstructed images with mottled local structure and character damage.To solve these problems,we propose a novel generative adversarial network(GAN)framework based on an edge-guided generator and a discriminator constructed by a dual-domain U-Net framework,i.e.,EDU-GAN.Unlike existing frameworks,the generator introduces the edge extractionmodule,guiding it into the denoising process through the attention mechanism,which maintains the edge detail of the restored inscription image.Moreover,a dual-domain U-Net-based discriminator is proposed to learn the global and local discrepancy between the denoised and the label images in both image and morphological domains,which is helpful to blind denoising tasks.The proposed dual-domain discriminator and generator for adversarial training can reduce local artifacts and keep the denoised character structure intact.Due to the lack of a real-inscription image,we built the real-inscription dataset to provide an effective benchmark for studying inscription image denoising.The experimental results show the superiority of our method both in the synthetic and real-inscription datasets.

Synchronous organic-inorganic co-intercalated ammonium vanadate cathode for advanced aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Vanadium-based cathode materials are attractive for aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)owing to the high capacity from their open frameworks and multiple valences.However,the cycle stability and rate capability are still restricted by the low electrical conductivity and trapped diffusion kinetics.Here,we propose an organic-inorganic co-intercalation strategy to regulate the structure of ammonium vanadate(NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10),NVO).The introduction of Al^(3+)and polyaniline(PANI)induces the optimized layered structure and generation of urchin-like hierarchical construction(AP-NVO),based on heterogeneous nucleation and dissolution-recrystallization growth mechanism.Owing to these favorable features,the AP-NVO electrode delivers a desirable discharge capacity of 386 mA h g^(-1) at 1.0 A g^(-1),high-rate capability of 263 mA h g^(-1 )at 5.0 A g^(-1) and excellent cycling stability with 80.4%capacity retention over 2000 cycles at 5.0 A g^(-1).Such satisfactory electrochemical performance is believed to result from the enhanced reaction kinetics provided by the stable layered structure and a high intercalation pseudo-capacitance reaction.These results could provide enlightening insights into the design of layered vanadium oxide cathodematerials.

Review: Hu Houxuan, "Xia and the Tu State in the Oracle Inscriptions: A Consideration" Gudai Chengbang Shi Yanjiu (Studies on Ancient City States) Renmin Press, 1989, Pp. 340-353.

This article verified that the Tu state mentioned in the oracle inscriptions was the Xia people after the Xia Dynasty had been conquered by Tang, the first king of the Shang Dynasty m c.a. 16th century B.C. The state of Xia, which originated from Yu, was entitled "Xia Hou"; its king was hence called "Xia Hou Di" (Emperor of Xia Hou), e.g."Xia Hou Di Qi". The Xia people, together with the Yin (Shang) people, and the Zhou people, were the so-called "people of San Dai" (Three Dynasties). As mentioned in "Lunyu, Bayi", they founded the states, with the Xia people being associated with the pine, the Yin people with the cypress, and the Zhou people with the chestnut.

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining: Using Silver Concentration to Identify the Number of Sources of Lead used in Shang Dynasty Bronzes

The use of lead, some of which is characterized by a highly radiogenic signature, sharply distinguishes Bronze Age China from the rest of Eurasia. Scholars have long hypothesized that silver can offer an independent proxy to characterize lead minerals. The summary of silver distribution associated with Shang and Western Zhou bronzes in this paper reveals an important difference between the south(Sanxingdui, Hanzhong, Jinsha, Panlongcheng, Xin’gan) and the Central Plains. Correlating silver with lead content as well as with the isotopic signature indicates that south China and the Central Plains had different lead sources during the late Shang period, and also that the highly radiogenic and common lead used at Anyang come from geochemical environments which cannot be distinguished by the level of silver.

The Twelve Chinese Zodiac Scripts of Ancient Luo Yue Stone Inscriptions and the Oracle Bone:A Comparative Study

The 12 animal calendars of the Chinese zodiac are the essence and source of Chinese civilization,and have been deeply rooted in the production,life,and social activities of various ethnic groups in China since ancient times.The ancient Luo Yue stone inscription1 is a popular ancient script from four to six thousand years ago,and 17,496 characters have been found,which is the earliest script found on the Chinese land so far.A comparative study of Chinese zodiac characters2 between the ancient Luo Yue stone inscriptions and the oracle bone through paleographic conformation reveals that the two characters have the same and similar characteristics.Therefore,this paper intends to further investigate the kinship between the two,and to conduct a preliminary exploration of the origin,development,and evolution of the zodiac by combining recent human archaeological data,emerging molecular anthropological data,historical literature,and data from the Chinese Civilization Exploration Project,in an attempt to show the integration and dependence of Chinese civilization,the pluralistic pattern of Chinese culture,and the Chinese nation for thousands of years.

The Bronzes of Dian

A rare glimse into a forotten toorld,with bronzeware as the only relic left behind from one of southwest China's more advanced,yet more savage,civilizations.

STRUCTURE OF BLACK PATINA ON THE ANCIENT BRONZE MIRRORS

X-ray diffaction analysis(XRDA)data of the black or brown patina on the surfaces of eight kinds of bronze mirror samples show 4 or 5 broad diffuse peaks which corresponding to almost the same 20 angle, while their matixes does not.These results indicate that those diffuse peaks were produced by the SnO2, microcrystals of 3 ￣5 nm size contained in the black or brown patina.The matrix of unearthed black patina bronze mirror numbered 223, gives strong XRDA diffraction peaks, indicating that there are a large amounts of non-oxidized bronze alloy particles surrounded by SnO2,which shows that the black patinas are not wholly metallic oxides (mainly SnO2),there are also a lot of original alloys of different sizes in grain in the patina.The bright-field image of the black patina sample gives the same result.

Lead isotopic study of Shang Dynasty bronzes (13-11 B.C.)and their ore sources

The Shang Dynasty civilization in China is based on the development of the bronze techniques. A large amount of Shang Dynasty bronzes, excavated from Jiangxi, Hubei and Henan Provinces, have become a focus of world attention. However,the Sha-ng Dynasty center was located at Zhenzhou and Allyang city areas, Henan Province, where no large copper ores have been found so far. Therefore, where did the huge ore material for casting the bronzes come from? It is an unsettled question paid attention by the archaeologists and scicntists. 35 Shang Dynasty bronzes and 21 copper and lead ore materials aged in the Shang-Zhou Dynasty, the Spring-Autumn Period and the modern time, have been measured by the use of mass spectrometry.Based upon lead isotopic ratios, the ore material for casting the bronzes with the middle isotopic ratios of 207Pb/206Pb ranged in 0.8～0.9 could come from the ancient copper mine of Tongling, Jiangxi Province and Tong Lushan, Hubei Province and that with the high isotopic ratios (＞0.9) could be from the northern part of the Shang Empire, called "Gongfang" in the historical records, e.g. today’s Hebei and LiaoningProvinces. The others with the low isotopic ratios (＜0.8) might originate from poly-metalic deposits, with the high isotopic ratios of 238U/204 Pb in the ore flux or in the magma.

Translation Skills of Children’s Literature from the Perspective of Recep tion Theory:A Case Study of Bronze and Sunflower

With the development of society and the prosperity of Chinese literature,as a part of China’s soft power,Chinese chil dren literature is faced with the problem of international dissemination.The English version of Cao Wenxuan’s Bronze and Sunflow er won Hans Christian Andersen Award,the top award of children’s literature,which is a successful example of such dissemina tion.Therefore,the Chinese-English translation skills employed are worth studying.This paper aims to analyze the skills used to in the translation of short clauses,reiterative locution,simile,parallelism and dingzhen from the perspective of reception theory.It is found that by using such translation skills as omission,alliteration,repetition of prepositions and pronouns,and literal translation,the translator preserves and recreates the effect of the original text in ways that are more acceptable and idiomatic for the target reader.

Elements inter-diffusion in the turning of wear-resistance aluminum bronze

Inter-diffusion of elements between the tool and the workpiece during theturning of aluminum bronze using high-speed steel and cemented carbide tools have been studied. Thetool wear samples were prepared by using M2 high-speed steel and YW1 cemented carbide tools to turna novel high strength, wear-resistance aluminum bronze without coolant and lubricant. Adhesion ofworkpiece materials was found on all tools' surface. The diffusion couples made of tool materialsand aluminum bronze were prepared to simulate the inter-diffusion during the machining. The resultsobtained from tool wear samples were compared with those obtained from diffusion couples. Stronginter-diffusion between the tool materials and the aluminum bronze was observed in all samples. Itis concluded mat diffusion plays a significant role in the tool wear mechanism.

Synthesis and X-ray Powder Diffraction Characterization of A New Niobate Crystal Ba_4Na_2VNb_9O(30)

A new niobate crystal Ba4Na2 VNb9O30 was synthesized in BaO-Na2O-V2O5-Nb2O5 system for the first time. Its shape, optical properties , melting point and chemical stability were studied. X - ray powder diffraction study determined that this compound assumes a tetragonal tungsten bronze structure with space group P4bm(100) and lattice parameters a = b= 12.4275(2),e=3.970(3). The new compound may be one kind of photorefractive crystals.

Application of Laser Ablation to Cleaning Process of the Corrosion Chloride Patina Formed on Bronze Surfaces in Air and Marine Water

We present the results of laser ablations cleanness process on bronzes covered by a chloride patina in two different media： marine water and air. The bronze chloride disease was obtained treating commercial bronzes with HCI 37%, for 190 h. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and optical images taken on treated samples show the formation of a CuCIJCu2CI2 patina of about 300 m Laser ablation reduces in both medium the patina thickness at few microns without changing the chemical composition of bronze. X-ray analysis show the most effectiveness of ablation procedure in marine water where its only effect is the patina reduction without introducing changes in bronze chemical composition. Ablation in air, instead, reduces the patina but favors the adsorption of air oxygen and carbon on sample surfaces and a progressive ＂carbonization＂ of samples.

The Pearl on the Yangtze River:Bronze Work of the San Xingdui Site

The development of Chinese Bronze has lasted for 3000 years.This kind of Bronze Culture also developed into a historical peak during the Shang Dynasty and Western-Zhou Dynasty,it's commonly considerated that the Bronze Works discovered at Henna and Shanxi along the Yellow River represents the highest level of Chinese Bronze Work.However,as time goes by,a large number of bronze relics have been discovered in Hubei.Hunan and Sichuan province.Some of those relics manufacturing level of has exceeded the Central Civilization's,those treasures unparalleled also show us that Changjiang River Civilization could be as brilliant and gorgeous as the civilization of yellow river basin.

Corrosion and wear behaviors of Al-bronzes in 5.0% H_2SO_4 solution

Steady-state corrosion and wear behaviors of two Al-bronzes,Cu-14Al-X and QAl9-4,in 5.0% H2SO4 solution were investigated. It is found that wear loss of bronzes in 5.0% H2SO4 solution is lower than that in water or in air,namely,it exhibits negative synergy between corrosion and wear. Further analysis shows that corrosive solution plays an important role in cooling of specimen during the sliding wear to prevent the reduction of the surface hardness of specimen,induced by frictional heat. On the other hand,the bronzes suffer a de-alloying corrosion,and a noble copper subsurface and patina form on the specimen surface in corrosive solution,which has a passive function for further corrosion. The noble copper subsurface experiences strain hardening during the corrosion and wear,resulting in the increase of the surface hardness thus the increase in wear resistance.

A fractal-based model for the microstructure evolution of silicon bronze wires fabricated by dieless drawing

The back-propagation neural （BPN） network was proposed to model the relationship between the parameters of the dieless draw- ing process and the microstrecmres of the QSi3-1 silicon bronze alloy. Combined with image processing techniques, grain sizes and grain-boundary morphologies were respectively determined by the quantitative metallographic method and the flactal theory. The outcomes obtained show that the deformed microstructures exhibit typical fractal features, and the boundaries can be characterized quantitatively by ffactal dimensions. With the temperature of 600-800℃ and the drawing speed of 0.67-1.00 mm-s-1, either a lower temperature or a higher speed will cause a smaller grain size together with an elevated fractal dimension. The developed model can be capable for forecasting the microstructure evolution with a minimum error. The average relative errors between the predicted results and the experimental values of grain size and fractal dimension are 3.9% and 0.9%, respectively.

Processing limit maps for the stable deformation of dieless drawing

Tin bronze wires were produced by dieless drawing. The effects of heating power, the distance between cooler and heater as well as feeding speed on the diameter, the temperature field, and the deformation region profile of the wires were investigated. The results indi-cated that each processing parameter exhibited both lower and upper limits of stable deformation based on the criterion of stable deformation with the diameter fluctuation of ±0.05 mm. Both the temperature and its gradient of the deformation region increased with increasing heating power under stable deformation, but decreased with an increase in feeding speed. As the distance between cooler and heater increased, the temperature of the deformation region increased and the slope of the deformation region profile decreased. The processing limit map of sta-ble deformation exhibited a closed curve and the unstable deformation consisted of wire breakage and diameter fluctuations.

Simulating Tests for the Heat-treatment of Ancient Bronze Mirrors

In academic circles there are different views on question if existed heat-treatment technique for ancient bronze mirrors in China. On this question a series of simulating tests were carried out. By using quenching and tempering the same structure as in ancient bronze mirrors was obtained, therefore, it was proved that Chinese ancient bronze mirrors underwent heat-treatment. Meanwhile the view that the tempered structure of bronze at high temperature is analogous to its quenched structure at high temperature was corrected.

Physical and Electrochemical Characterization of Hydrothermal Prepared α'-NaV_2O_5 Crystals

a＇-NaV2O5 was prepared by a simple hydrothermal process. X-ray diffraction confirmed the orthorhombic structure of a＇-NaV2O5, with preferential growth along the （001） direction. Scanning electron microscopy showed a＇-NaV205 was composed of flake-shaped crystals. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed the co-existence of V^4＋ and V^5＋ in a＇-NaV2O5, which results in an average V^4.5＋ oxidation state of a＇-NaV2O5. The observed Raman bands are ascribed to different V-O vibrations, a＇-NaV205 shows a reversible specific capacity of about 100 mA·h·g^-1 between 3.5 and 1.0 V, with a good capacity retention. The good electrochemical stability of the material is attributed to its structural stability during Li^＋ intercalation.