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
Differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） has been used extensively to study different solid state reactions. The signals measured in DSC are associated with the growth and dissolution of different precipitates during...Differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） has been used extensively to study different solid state reactions. The signals measured in DSC are associated with the growth and dissolution of different precipitates during a specific heat cycle. The time-temperature dependence of heat cycles and the corresponding heat flow evolution measured in the sample by DSC provide valuable experimental information about the phase evolution and the precipitation kinetics in the material. The thermo-kinetic computer simulation was used to predict the DSC signals of samples taken from 6xxx and 2xxx alloys. In the model, the evolution of different metastable and stable phases and the role and influence of excess quenched-in vacancies in the early stage of precipitation were taken into account. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and high-resolution TEM were used to verify the existence of precipitates, their size and number density at specific points of the DSC curves.展开更多
The non-isothermal heating process of Mg-Sn powder mixture was studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) technique and the synthesis kinetics of Mg2Sn was evaluated by the model-free and model-fitting methods....The non-isothermal heating process of Mg-Sn powder mixture was studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) technique and the synthesis kinetics of Mg2Sn was evaluated by the model-free and model-fitting methods.The activation energy and conversion function of Mg2Sn synthesis reaction are calculated to be 281.7 kJ/mol and g(α)=[-ln(1-α)] 1/4,respectively.The reaction mechanism of 2Mg+Sn→Mg2Sn under non-isothermal condition is regarded as "nucleation and growth" .During the non-isothermal heating process,the phase transformation occurred in the Mg-Sn powder mixture was analyzed by XRD and the microstructure evolution of Mg2Sn was observed by optical microscopy,which is in good agreement with the reaction mechanism of 2Mg+Sn→ Mg2Sn deduced from the kinetic evaluation.展开更多
In order to test the thermal decomposition of 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane(RDX),the linear temperature rise experiment of RDX was carried out by differential scanning calorimeter under different heating rate condit...In order to test the thermal decomposition of 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane(RDX),the linear temperature rise experiment of RDX was carried out by differential scanning calorimeter under different heating rate conditions.The kinetic calculation of RDX thermal decomposition curve was carried out by Kissinger and Ozawa methods,respectively,and the thermal analysis software was used to calculate the parameters such as self-accelerating decomposition temperature.The results show that the initial decomposition temperature range,decomposition peak temperature range,and decomposition completion temperature range of RDX are 208.4-214.2,225.7-239.3 and 234.0-252.4℃,respectively,and the average decomposition enthalpy is 362.9 J·g^-1.Kissinger method was used to calculate the DSC experimental data of RDX,the apparent activation energy obtained is 190.8 kJ·mol^-1,which is coincident with the results calculated by Ozawa method at the end of the reaction,indicating that the apparent activation energy calculated by the two methods is relatively accurate.When the packaging mass values are 1.0,2.0 and 5.0 kg,respectively,the self-accelerating decomposition temperatures are 97.0,93.0 and 87.0℃,respectively,indicating that with the increase of packaging mass,the self-accelerating decomposition temperature gradually decreases,and the risk increases accordingly.展开更多
In this paper the measurement of crystallinity(C)ofacrylic copolymer(PAC),by Swelling Differential Scan-ning Calorimetry(SDSC)is discussed.Common DSC isonly used for measuring the crystallinity of polymers withmelting...In this paper the measurement of crystallinity(C)ofacrylic copolymer(PAC),by Swelling Differential Scan-ning Calorimetry(SDSC)is discussed.Common DSC isonly used for measuring the crystallinity of polymers withmelting point,(T_m),below their decomposition temper-ature,(T_d).As temperature rises,polymers with swell-ing agent added become swollen and dissolved,goingthrough whole process of breaking solid structures.Thus,SDSC makes it possible to measure the crystallini-ty of polymers even with T_d below T_m.But the C mea-sured by WAXD and the total endothermal melting(swelling)heat in SDSC thermograms,(△H_l),are notlinearly correlated.It has been found that,instead of the△H_l,△H_l’obtained from the △H_l by subtracting the en-dothermal heat,△H_l,and the C measured by WAXDare linearly correlated.On the basis of this linear rela-tion,the unknown C of another PAC sample is measuredby SDSC.The result is in good accordance with thatmeasured by WAXD.展开更多
The differential scanning calorimetric (DSC)curves of the mitochondria isolated from two varieties of sporophyte cytoplasmic male sterile and their fertile lines of Yie Bai and Ma Xie type rice have been determined. T...The differential scanning calorimetric (DSC)curves of the mitochondria isolated from two varieties of sporophyte cytoplasmic male sterile and their fertile lines of Yie Bai and Ma Xie type rice have been determined. The curves show that the energy is released continuously as temperature rise to 70℃. Some thermodynamic and kinetic parameters of the energy release of the mitochondria have been obtained. The presented results showed that the mitochondria from cytoplasmic male sterile rice released more heat and they had higher energy barrier, less rate, and more complicated mechanism than that of their fertile lines in the energy release process.展开更多
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) provides easy screening for thermal hazard evaluation. Here, we investigate the difference between using glass and stainless-steel vessels on the DSC measurement of exothermic d...Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) provides easy screening for thermal hazard evaluation. Here, we investigate the difference between using glass and stainless-steel vessels on the DSC measurement of exothermic decomposition energy (QDSC) for 41 chemical substances (containing nitro, halogen, peroxide, and sulfur groups, and hydrazine bonds). Two borosilicate glass vessels (capillary and ampule) and one stainless-steel vessel were used. All QDSC values obtained were investigated with reference to the permissible fluctuation range specified by the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) international Both glass vessels produced very similar QDSC values, despite different sample scales. The QDSC values obtained with the glass vessels were generally roughly within the variation tolerance range of the stainless-steel vessel. Notable exceptions were halogen- or sulfur-containing compounds;these exhibited smaller QDSC values with glass vessels in almost all cases. We will investigate whether certain structures in compounds react with stainless steel. The vessel material choice is crucial in evaluating the true reactivity of a substance.展开更多
Ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems that use a direct expansion method?are expected to have higher energy-saving performance than conventional air conditioning systems. The heat transfer rate is evaluated by measur...Ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems that use a direct expansion method?are expected to have higher energy-saving performance than conventional air conditioning systems. The heat transfer rate is evaluated by measuring the temperature, humidity, and flow rate at the indoor unit of the GSHP system. However, it is difficult to evaluate the flow rate by measuring the flow velocity distribution at the outlet of the indoor unit. In this study, the Scanning PIV method is proposed to improve the accuracy of the flow rate measured by hot wire anemometers. The flow rates obtained by the hot wire anemometers were 60.6% and 15.2% higher than those from the PIV method during cooling and heating operation, respectively. Compensation formulas are generated using the results of the Scanning PIV method to correct the measurements from the hot wire anemometers. This compensation formula reduced the error generated by the nonuniformity of velocity distribution. It was 60.6% to 2.5% in cooling operation and 15.2% to 0.9% in heating operation, respectively. The compensation formulas were applied to evaluate the performance of a GSHP system, and the result shows that the GSHP system provides improved performance stability compared to traditional air conditioning systems.展开更多
A single scan has been performed in Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at a heating rate of 15oC/min under non-isothermal conditions to investigate the crystallization kinetics of glassy Se90Sb10-xAgx alloys (whe...A single scan has been performed in Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at a heating rate of 15oC/min under non-isothermal conditions to investigate the crystallization kinetics of glassy Se90Sb10-xAgx alloys (where x = 2, 4, 6, 8). For this purpose, Handerson’s theory based on non-isothermal method for thermal analysis of single-scan DSC data has been used. The activation energy of crystallization and order parameter has been determined and composition dependence of these parameters has been discussed.展开更多
Nanocomposites were fabricated by using a commercial two part epoxy as a matrix and multiwalled carbon nanotubes, graphite fibers and boron nitride platelets as filler materials. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) ...Nanocomposites were fabricated by using a commercial two part epoxy as a matrix and multiwalled carbon nanotubes, graphite fibers and boron nitride platelets as filler materials. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) that were produced by chemical vapor deposition were found to produce nanocomposites with better thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity than the MWCNTs that were produced by the combustion method. Compared to the MWCNTs produced by both methods and graphite fibers, boron nitride produced nanocomposites with the highest thermal conductivity. Specific heat capacity was measured by using differential scanning calorimetry and thermal diffusivity was measured by using the laser flash.展开更多
Background:Differential scanning calorimetry as a method of investigating and monitoring the kinetics of herbal medicinal plants.Some instrumental and experimental aspects are discussed.Methods:A brief survey is made ...Background:Differential scanning calorimetry as a method of investigating and monitoring the kinetics of herbal medicinal plants.Some instrumental and experimental aspects are discussed.Methods:A brief survey is made of herbal medicinal plants and results of differential scanning calorimetry studies are reviewed and this discussion is presented the effects of the instrumental conditions like heating rate and the sample conditions like sample particle size,sample mass,sample purity,sample stability in the melting region and property of impurities.Conclusion:This study suggests that application of differential scanning calorimetry to study the interpretation on herbal medicinal drugs.展开更多
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.
基金Financial support by the Austrian Federal Government (in particular from Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie and Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend) represented by sterreichische Forschungsfrderungsgesellschaft mbHthe Styrian and the Tyrolean Provincial Government, represented by Steirische Wirtschaftsfrderungsgesellschaft mbH and Standortagentur Tirol, within the framework of the COMET Funding Programme is gratefully acknowledged
文摘Differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） has been used extensively to study different solid state reactions. The signals measured in DSC are associated with the growth and dissolution of different precipitates during a specific heat cycle. The time-temperature dependence of heat cycles and the corresponding heat flow evolution measured in the sample by DSC provide valuable experimental information about the phase evolution and the precipitation kinetics in the material. The thermo-kinetic computer simulation was used to predict the DSC signals of samples taken from 6xxx and 2xxx alloys. In the model, the evolution of different metastable and stable phases and the role and influence of excess quenched-in vacancies in the early stage of precipitation were taken into account. Transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and high-resolution TEM were used to verify the existence of precipitates, their size and number density at specific points of the DSC curves.
基金Project(2007CB613706)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(0330005412901)supported the Key Disciplines Development of Beijing Municipality("Resources,Environment and Recycling Economy"Interdisciplinary),ChinaProject(X0104001200905)supported by the Scientific Research Foundation for the New Doctoral Teachers,Beijing University of Technology,China
文摘The non-isothermal heating process of Mg-Sn powder mixture was studied by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) technique and the synthesis kinetics of Mg2Sn was evaluated by the model-free and model-fitting methods.The activation energy and conversion function of Mg2Sn synthesis reaction are calculated to be 281.7 kJ/mol and g(α)=[-ln(1-α)] 1/4,respectively.The reaction mechanism of 2Mg+Sn→Mg2Sn under non-isothermal condition is regarded as "nucleation and growth" .During the non-isothermal heating process,the phase transformation occurred in the Mg-Sn powder mixture was analyzed by XRD and the microstructure evolution of Mg2Sn was observed by optical microscopy,which is in good agreement with the reaction mechanism of 2Mg+Sn→ Mg2Sn deduced from the kinetic evaluation.
文摘In order to test the thermal decomposition of 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane(RDX),the linear temperature rise experiment of RDX was carried out by differential scanning calorimeter under different heating rate conditions.The kinetic calculation of RDX thermal decomposition curve was carried out by Kissinger and Ozawa methods,respectively,and the thermal analysis software was used to calculate the parameters such as self-accelerating decomposition temperature.The results show that the initial decomposition temperature range,decomposition peak temperature range,and decomposition completion temperature range of RDX are 208.4-214.2,225.7-239.3 and 234.0-252.4℃,respectively,and the average decomposition enthalpy is 362.9 J·g^-1.Kissinger method was used to calculate the DSC experimental data of RDX,the apparent activation energy obtained is 190.8 kJ·mol^-1,which is coincident with the results calculated by Ozawa method at the end of the reaction,indicating that the apparent activation energy calculated by the two methods is relatively accurate.When the packaging mass values are 1.0,2.0 and 5.0 kg,respectively,the self-accelerating decomposition temperatures are 97.0,93.0 and 87.0℃,respectively,indicating that with the increase of packaging mass,the self-accelerating decomposition temperature gradually decreases,and the risk increases accordingly.
文摘In this paper the measurement of crystallinity(C)ofacrylic copolymer(PAC),by Swelling Differential Scan-ning Calorimetry(SDSC)is discussed.Common DSC isonly used for measuring the crystallinity of polymers withmelting point,(T_m),below their decomposition temper-ature,(T_d).As temperature rises,polymers with swell-ing agent added become swollen and dissolved,goingthrough whole process of breaking solid structures.Thus,SDSC makes it possible to measure the crystallini-ty of polymers even with T_d below T_m.But the C mea-sured by WAXD and the total endothermal melting(swelling)heat in SDSC thermograms,(△H_l),are notlinearly correlated.It has been found that,instead of the△H_l,△H_l’obtained from the △H_l by subtracting the en-dothermal heat,△H_l,and the C measured by WAXDare linearly correlated.On the basis of this linear rela-tion,the unknown C of another PAC sample is measuredby SDSC.The result is in good accordance with thatmeasured by WAXD.
文摘The differential scanning calorimetric (DSC)curves of the mitochondria isolated from two varieties of sporophyte cytoplasmic male sterile and their fertile lines of Yie Bai and Ma Xie type rice have been determined. The curves show that the energy is released continuously as temperature rise to 70℃. Some thermodynamic and kinetic parameters of the energy release of the mitochondria have been obtained. The presented results showed that the mitochondria from cytoplasmic male sterile rice released more heat and they had higher energy barrier, less rate, and more complicated mechanism than that of their fertile lines in the energy release process.
文摘Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) provides easy screening for thermal hazard evaluation. Here, we investigate the difference between using glass and stainless-steel vessels on the DSC measurement of exothermic decomposition energy (QDSC) for 41 chemical substances (containing nitro, halogen, peroxide, and sulfur groups, and hydrazine bonds). Two borosilicate glass vessels (capillary and ampule) and one stainless-steel vessel were used. All QDSC values obtained were investigated with reference to the permissible fluctuation range specified by the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) international Both glass vessels produced very similar QDSC values, despite different sample scales. The QDSC values obtained with the glass vessels were generally roughly within the variation tolerance range of the stainless-steel vessel. Notable exceptions were halogen- or sulfur-containing compounds;these exhibited smaller QDSC values with glass vessels in almost all cases. We will investigate whether certain structures in compounds react with stainless steel. The vessel material choice is crucial in evaluating the true reactivity of a substance.
文摘Ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems that use a direct expansion method?are expected to have higher energy-saving performance than conventional air conditioning systems. The heat transfer rate is evaluated by measuring the temperature, humidity, and flow rate at the indoor unit of the GSHP system. However, it is difficult to evaluate the flow rate by measuring the flow velocity distribution at the outlet of the indoor unit. In this study, the Scanning PIV method is proposed to improve the accuracy of the flow rate measured by hot wire anemometers. The flow rates obtained by the hot wire anemometers were 60.6% and 15.2% higher than those from the PIV method during cooling and heating operation, respectively. Compensation formulas are generated using the results of the Scanning PIV method to correct the measurements from the hot wire anemometers. This compensation formula reduced the error generated by the nonuniformity of velocity distribution. It was 60.6% to 2.5% in cooling operation and 15.2% to 0.9% in heating operation, respectively. The compensation formulas were applied to evaluate the performance of a GSHP system, and the result shows that the GSHP system provides improved performance stability compared to traditional air conditioning systems.
文摘A single scan has been performed in Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at a heating rate of 15oC/min under non-isothermal conditions to investigate the crystallization kinetics of glassy Se90Sb10-xAgx alloys (where x = 2, 4, 6, 8). For this purpose, Handerson’s theory based on non-isothermal method for thermal analysis of single-scan DSC data has been used. The activation energy of crystallization and order parameter has been determined and composition dependence of these parameters has been discussed.
文摘Nanocomposites were fabricated by using a commercial two part epoxy as a matrix and multiwalled carbon nanotubes, graphite fibers and boron nitride platelets as filler materials. Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) that were produced by chemical vapor deposition were found to produce nanocomposites with better thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity than the MWCNTs that were produced by the combustion method. Compared to the MWCNTs produced by both methods and graphite fibers, boron nitride produced nanocomposites with the highest thermal conductivity. Specific heat capacity was measured by using differential scanning calorimetry and thermal diffusivity was measured by using the laser flash.
文摘Background:Differential scanning calorimetry as a method of investigating and monitoring the kinetics of herbal medicinal plants.Some instrumental and experimental aspects are discussed.Methods:A brief survey is made of herbal medicinal plants and results of differential scanning calorimetry studies are reviewed and this discussion is presented the effects of the instrumental conditions like heating rate and the sample conditions like sample particle size,sample mass,sample purity,sample stability in the melting region and property of impurities.Conclusion:This study suggests that application of differential scanning calorimetry to study the interpretation on herbal medicinal drugs.
