New strain induced melt activation(new SIMA) method was employed to prepare high-quality semisolid billet of AZ61 magnesium alloy.Optical microscopy and tensile test were used to study the microstructure and mechani...New strain induced melt activation(new SIMA) method was employed to prepare high-quality semisolid billet of AZ61 magnesium alloy.Optical microscopy and tensile test were used to study the microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixo-extruded component.The results showed that the optimal process parameters for achieving the complete filling status involved the applied pressure of 784 MPa,the pressure holding time of 90 s and the die temperature of 450 ℃.Compared to semisolid isothermal treatment,high mechanical properties such as the tensile strength of 300.5 MPa and elongation of 22% and fine microstructure were obtained in the thixo-extruded parts.With increasing the isothermal temperature and holding time,the tensile strength and elongation were increased firstly and then decreased.When the press pass was increased from 1 to 4,the tensile strength and elongation of the thixo-extruded parts were greatly enhanced and microstructure was refined obviously.展开更多
During transient electromagnetic method (TEM) exploration of a copper mine, we detected the late-channel TEM signal reversal phenomenon (a voltage change from positive to negative) caused by the influence of the i...During transient electromagnetic method (TEM) exploration of a copper mine, we detected the late-channel TEM signal reversal phenomenon (a voltage change from positive to negative) caused by the influence of the induced polarization (IP) effect, which affects the depth and precision of the TEM detection. The conventional inversion method is inefficient because it is difficult to process the data. In this paper, the Cole-Cole model is adopted to analyze the effect of Dc resistivity, chargeability, time constant, and frequency exponent on the TEM response in an homogeneous half space model. Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) is used to invert the measured TEM data, and the Dc resistivity, chargeability, time constant and frequency exponent were extracted from the measured TEM data in the mine area. The extracted parameters are used for interpreting the detection result as a supplement. This reveals why the TEM data acquired in the area has a low resolution. It was found that the DC resistivity and time constant do not significantly change the results, however, the chargeability and frequency exponent have a significant effect. Because of these influences, the SVD method is more accurate than the conventional method in the apparent resistivity profile. The area of the copper mine is confined accurately based on the SVD inverted data. The conclusion has been verified by drill and is identical to the practical geological situation.展开更多
The well number and the cavity length of 1.55μm wavelength In 1-x-y Ga y Al x As MQW DFB lasers are optimized using a simple model.A low threshold,maximum operating temperature of 550~560K,and high relaxat...The well number and the cavity length of 1.55μm wavelength In 1-x-y Ga y Al x As MQW DFB lasers are optimized using a simple model.A low threshold,maximum operating temperature of 550~560K,and high relaxation oscillation frequency of over 30GHz MQW DFB laser is presented.展开更多
Enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS) employs a multimodal perioperative care pathway with the aim of attenuating the stress response to surgery and accelerating recovery.It has been difficult to determine the relativ...Enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS) employs a multimodal perioperative care pathway with the aim of attenuating the stress response to surgery and accelerating recovery.It has been difficult to determine the relative importance of some of the individual components of these pathways such as epidural analgesia and laparoscopic colorectal surgery.Some argue that only a rigid adherence to the published ERAS protocol can achieve the proposed benefits of fast-track surgery.In this article,we explore some of the areas where the evidence base may be changing and ask whether a more flexible and individualised approach should be considered.展开更多
The effects of Al-8B grain refiner on microstructure and tensile properties of an Al-12Zn-3Mg-2.5Cu alloy produced by modified strain induced melt activation process were investigated. Pre-deformation of 60% was used ...The effects of Al-8B grain refiner on microstructure and tensile properties of an Al-12Zn-3Mg-2.5Cu alloy produced by modified strain induced melt activation process were investigated. Pre-deformation of 60% was used by hot working at 300 ℃. After pre-deformation, the samples were heated to a temperature above the solidus and below the liquidus point and maintained in the isothermal conditions at three different temperatures(500, 550 and 590 ℃) for varying time(10, 20 and 40 min). It was observed that strain induced melt activation has caused the globular morphology of α(Al) grains. Microstructural study was carried out on the alloy by using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope in both unrefined and B-refined conditions. The results showed that for the desired microstructures of the alloy during SIMA process, the optimum temperature and time are 550 ℃ and 10 min, respectively. After the T6 heat treatment, the average tensile strengths increased from 278 to 585 MPa and 252 to 560 MPa for samples refined with 3.75% Al-8B before and after SIMA process, respectively. The ultimate strength of SIMA specimens is lower than that of B-refined specimens.展开更多
A new Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy with non-dendritic microstructure was prepared by strain induced melt activation(SIMA)process.The effect of compression ratio on the evolution of semisolid microstructure of the experime...A new Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy with non-dendritic microstructure was prepared by strain induced melt activation(SIMA)process.The effect of compression ratio on the evolution of semisolid microstructure of the experimental alloy was investigated.The results indicate that the average size ofα-Mg grains decreases and spheroidizing tendency becomes more obvious with the compression ratios increasing from 0 to 40%.In addition,the eutectic Mg2Si phase in the Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy transforms completely from the initial fishbone shape to globular shape by SIMA process.With the increasing of compression ratio,the morphology and average size of Mg2Si phases do not change obviously.The morphology modification mechanism of Mg2Si phase in Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy by SIMA process was also studied.展开更多
Estrogen deficiency has been proposed as a risk factor for alveolar bone loss, but whether or not estrogen will influcence the bone rebuilting process during orthodontic tooth movement and what the mechanisms involved...Estrogen deficiency has been proposed as a risk factor for alveolar bone loss, but whether or not estrogen will influcence the bone rebuilting process during orthodontic tooth movement and what the mechanisms involved remain unclear. The paper aims to provide new information that may elucidate the modulatory effect of estrogen on the bone-resorbing cytokines RANKL and its anti-resorptive factor OPG secrected by HPLFs which are already force-stimulated. The expression of OPG mRNA is rising after mechanical loading either with or without stimulated by estrogen before. But HPDL cells exposured to estrogen for 24 h before loaded tend to express more OPG mRNA. Compared with the no-estrogen group, the inhibit trend of RANKL mRNA is much more apparent in with-estrogen group. Moreover, estrogen and mechanic force time-dependently increased OPG expression and attenuated the RANKL expression.展开更多
基金Project(51075099) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(E201038) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China+3 种基金Project(20090460884) supported by the China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProjects (HIT.NSRIF.2013007 and 2012038) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject (2011RFQXG010) supported by the Harbin City Young Scientists Foundation under the GrantProject(LBH-T1102) supported by the Specially Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China
文摘New strain induced melt activation(new SIMA) method was employed to prepare high-quality semisolid billet of AZ61 magnesium alloy.Optical microscopy and tensile test were used to study the microstructure and mechanical properties of the thixo-extruded component.The results showed that the optimal process parameters for achieving the complete filling status involved the applied pressure of 784 MPa,the pressure holding time of 90 s and the die temperature of 450 ℃.Compared to semisolid isothermal treatment,high mechanical properties such as the tensile strength of 300.5 MPa and elongation of 22% and fine microstructure were obtained in the thixo-extruded parts.With increasing the isothermal temperature and holding time,the tensile strength and elongation were increased firstly and then decreased.When the press pass was increased from 1 to 4,the tensile strength and elongation of the thixo-extruded parts were greatly enhanced and microstructure was refined obviously.
基金supported by the National Technology R&D Program in the 11th Five year Plan of China(No.2007BAQ00168-1-1)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No. 41103052/D0309)the Shanxi Province Excellent Graduate Innovation Program(No. 20113038)
文摘During transient electromagnetic method (TEM) exploration of a copper mine, we detected the late-channel TEM signal reversal phenomenon (a voltage change from positive to negative) caused by the influence of the induced polarization (IP) effect, which affects the depth and precision of the TEM detection. The conventional inversion method is inefficient because it is difficult to process the data. In this paper, the Cole-Cole model is adopted to analyze the effect of Dc resistivity, chargeability, time constant, and frequency exponent on the TEM response in an homogeneous half space model. Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) is used to invert the measured TEM data, and the Dc resistivity, chargeability, time constant and frequency exponent were extracted from the measured TEM data in the mine area. The extracted parameters are used for interpreting the detection result as a supplement. This reveals why the TEM data acquired in the area has a low resolution. It was found that the DC resistivity and time constant do not significantly change the results, however, the chargeability and frequency exponent have a significant effect. Because of these influences, the SVD method is more accurate than the conventional method in the apparent resistivity profile. The area of the copper mine is confined accurately based on the SVD inverted data. The conclusion has been verified by drill and is identical to the practical geological situation.
文摘The well number and the cavity length of 1.55μm wavelength In 1-x-y Ga y Al x As MQW DFB lasers are optimized using a simple model.A low threshold,maximum operating temperature of 550~560K,and high relaxation oscillation frequency of over 30GHz MQW DFB laser is presented.
文摘Enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS) employs a multimodal perioperative care pathway with the aim of attenuating the stress response to surgery and accelerating recovery.It has been difficult to determine the relative importance of some of the individual components of these pathways such as epidural analgesia and laparoscopic colorectal surgery.Some argue that only a rigid adherence to the published ERAS protocol can achieve the proposed benefits of fast-track surgery.In this article,we explore some of the areas where the evidence base may be changing and ask whether a more flexible and individualised approach should be considered.
文摘The effects of Al-8B grain refiner on microstructure and tensile properties of an Al-12Zn-3Mg-2.5Cu alloy produced by modified strain induced melt activation process were investigated. Pre-deformation of 60% was used by hot working at 300 ℃. After pre-deformation, the samples were heated to a temperature above the solidus and below the liquidus point and maintained in the isothermal conditions at three different temperatures(500, 550 and 590 ℃) for varying time(10, 20 and 40 min). It was observed that strain induced melt activation has caused the globular morphology of α(Al) grains. Microstructural study was carried out on the alloy by using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope in both unrefined and B-refined conditions. The results showed that for the desired microstructures of the alloy during SIMA process, the optimum temperature and time are 550 ℃ and 10 min, respectively. After the T6 heat treatment, the average tensile strengths increased from 278 to 585 MPa and 252 to 560 MPa for samples refined with 3.75% Al-8B before and after SIMA process, respectively. The ultimate strength of SIMA specimens is lower than that of B-refined specimens.
基金The authors are grateful for the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41807235,50674038).
文摘A new Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy with non-dendritic microstructure was prepared by strain induced melt activation(SIMA)process.The effect of compression ratio on the evolution of semisolid microstructure of the experimental alloy was investigated.The results indicate that the average size ofα-Mg grains decreases and spheroidizing tendency becomes more obvious with the compression ratios increasing from 0 to 40%.In addition,the eutectic Mg2Si phase in the Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy transforms completely from the initial fishbone shape to globular shape by SIMA process.With the increasing of compression ratio,the morphology and average size of Mg2Si phases do not change obviously.The morphology modification mechanism of Mg2Si phase in Mg−10%Al−1%Zn−1%Si alloy by SIMA process was also studied.
文摘Estrogen deficiency has been proposed as a risk factor for alveolar bone loss, but whether or not estrogen will influcence the bone rebuilting process during orthodontic tooth movement and what the mechanisms involved remain unclear. The paper aims to provide new information that may elucidate the modulatory effect of estrogen on the bone-resorbing cytokines RANKL and its anti-resorptive factor OPG secrected by HPLFs which are already force-stimulated. The expression of OPG mRNA is rising after mechanical loading either with or without stimulated by estrogen before. But HPDL cells exposured to estrogen for 24 h before loaded tend to express more OPG mRNA. Compared with the no-estrogen group, the inhibit trend of RANKL mRNA is much more apparent in with-estrogen group. Moreover, estrogen and mechanic force time-dependently increased OPG expression and attenuated the RANKL expression.