Influence of soaking time on nonlinear electrical behavior and dielectric properties of TiO_2-based varistor ceramics

The influence of soaking time on the nonlinear electrical behavior and dielectric properties of TiO2-based varistor ceramics was investigated. Based on single sintering process, six disk samples of （Sr, Bi, Si, Ta）-doped TiO2-based varistor ceramics were fabricated by sintering at 1 250 ℃ for 0.5-5.0 h. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, voltage-current characteristics, energy spectra, metallographs, breakdown voltages, and apparent dielectric constant. It is found that the breakdown electrical field intensity at a current density of 10 mA/cma decreases from 5.5 to 4.1 V/mm first and then increases to 7.0 V/mm, the nonlinear coefficient increases from 2.39 to 2.62 first and then decreases to 2.42, and the apparent dielectric constant increases from 98 200 to 1l5 049 first and then decreases to 73 865 with the soaking time increasing from 0.5 to 5.0 h. These indicate that the optimal soaking time is 2.0-3.0 h considering both nonlinear electrical behavior and dielectric properties.

Influence of soaking time on semi-conductivity and nonlinear electrical properties of TiO_2-based varistor ceramics

We investigated the influence of soaking time on the semi-conductivity and nonlinear electrical properties of TiO2- based varistor ceramic samples. We used a single sintering process and fabricated six disk samples of （Sr, Bi, Si, Ta）-doped TiO2- based varistor ceramics sintered at 1 250℃ for 0.5 h, 1.0 h, 2.0 h, 3.0 h, 4.0 h, and 5.0 h, respectively. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, breakdown voltage, and complex impedance. The results show that as the soaking time increases from 0.5 h to 5.0 h, the breakdown voltage drops before rising while the nonlinear coefficient increases and then decreases. We suggest that, considering both grain semi-conductivity and nonlinear electrical properties of the TiO2-based varistor ceramics, the optimal soaking time is between 2.0 h and 3.0 h.

Effect of GA_(3) Concentration and Soaking Time on Seed Germination Characteristics of Blueberry

This study aims to explore the effect of GA_(3) concentration and soaking time on seed germination characteristics of blueberry.To be specific,big(B),medium-sized(M),and small(S)blueberry seeds were soaked in 0,100,200,and 300 mg/L GA_(3) solution for 18 h and 200 mg/L GA_(3) solution for 0,24,and 48 h,respectively.The results showed that 300 mg/L GA_(3) had significant effect on the germination of B and M seeds(P<0.01)and enabled the germination 4~5 d and 7~8 d earlier,respectively.Soaking with 200 mg/L GA_(3) for 24 h was conducive to the germination of B and M seeds(P<0.05).However,GA_(3) concentration and soaking time had no obviously promoting effect on the germination of S seeds.The interactions between GA_(3) concentration and seed size and between soaking time and seed size were significant(P<0.01).

Characterization and modeling of long-term stress-strain behavior of water confined pre-saturated gypsum rock in Kurdistan Region,Iraq

In order to understand the effects of soaking time and confined water pressure on the strength of rock due to dissolution of gypsum,rock samples with 96% of gypsum content collected from Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq were investigated.Laboratory tests were then performed on the normal gypsum rock samples under pre-saturated condition to obtain their uniaxial compressive strength(UCS) values.The pre-saturated samples were submerged in distilled water for 35 d,70 d and 105 d,respectively,under confined water pressures of 0-0.5 MPa.The gypsum content decreased by 11% after 105 d of soaking under confined water pressure of 0.5 MPa.The UCS of the normal gypsum rock was 19.6 MPa and it decreased to 6.3 MPa and 2 MPa after 105 d of soaking under confined water pressures of 0 and 0.5 MPa,respectively.A nonlinear constitutive model was used to simulate the experimental stress-strain relationships of rock samples under various conditions.The constitutive model parameters were sensitive to the gypsum content.

Different Treatment Methods on Seed Germination Seedlings

[Objective] This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different gibberellic acid and hydrogen peroxide concentrations and different soaking time on the germination potential and germination rate of Scutellaria baicalensis, so as to improve the breeding efficiency of S. baicalensis. [Method] Dry seeds were divided into 3 groups, each containing 50 grains, which were weighed and put in a culture dish and soaked with distilled water covering the surface of seeds at room temperature. The seed weight was measured by gravimetric method once every 30 min from 30 rain after soaking, until the weight of the seeds no longer changed. [Result] With the increase of the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the germination rate of S. baicalensis was improved gradually, and reached 32.0% under the concentration of 1.0% at the soaking time of 24 h; and with the increase of the concentration of gibberellic acid, the germination rate of S. baicalensis was improved gradually, and reached 64.0% under the concentration of 600 mg/L at the soaking time of 24 h. [Conclusion] The constant temperature at 25 ℃ in the incubator could also improve the seed germination rate; and the germination rate achieved by treating the seeds with gibbereUic acid was remarkably higher than that achieved by treating the seeds with hydrogen peroxide.

Effects of Different Treatments on Seed Germination of Bupleurum chinensis

In order to solve the problem of low emergence rate of Bupleurum chinense seeds, and screen out the best germination conditions, the seeds of Bupleurum chinense L. were treated with different soaking time, germination temperature and exogenous regulating substances to improve the germination rate. The results showed that the germination rate of fresh water at 12 h was significantly higher than that at 8 h and 36 h; The germination rate of seeds treated with constant temperature 15℃ and variable temperature 25 ℃/15 ℃ （day/night） was significantly higher than that of other temperature treatments. Seed soaking time and culture temperature also influenced seed germination start day and peak day. Different concentrations of regulatory substances could promote seeds germination. The germination rate of seeds induced by 0.50 mg/L 6-BA was the highest, the start day and peak day were 4 days and 5 days earlier than control check （CK） respectively.

Austenite Grain Growth Behavior of X80 Pipeline Steel in Heating Process

在Through changing soaking temperature and soaking time, austenite grain growth behavior of X80 pipeline steel under different heating conditions was studied. Relationships of average grain size to soaking temperature and time were obtained respectively. The results show that the prior austenite grains grow with the increase of soaking temperature and time. When soaking temperature is lower than 1 180 ℃, austenite grain size and growth rate are small; when it higher than 1 200 ℃, austenite grains grow rapidly and abnormal grain growth appears. For soaking at 1 180 ℃, austenite grain growth rate is initially high and then decreases when soaking time exceeds 1 h.

Simultaneous Determination of Eleven Bioactive Constituents in Honey-Processed Licorice by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Diode Array Detector and Its Application from the Perspective of Processing Influence under Orthogonal Design

Objective:The aim of this study was to develop a reliable approach to simultaneously quantify 11 markers and explore the quality variation in honey-processed licorice.Materials and Methods:A high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector method was developed for the simultaneous determination of 11 markers(nine flavonoids and two triterpenoid saponins)in honey-processed licorice.The changes to the 11 markers in honey-processed licorice were investigated using an orthogonal design with three input factors.Results:The established method was precise,accurate,and sensitive enough for the simultaneous quantitative evaluation of 11 markers in honey-processed licorice.Intuitive analysis and variance analysis revealed that(1)the soaking time of crude licorice,stir-frying temperature,and stir-frying time remarkably influenced the content of liquiritin apioside,signifying the decomposition of liquiritin apioside to liquiritin or transformation of liquiritin apioside to isoliquiritin apioside,(2)stir-frying temperature significantly influenced licorice-saponin G2,(3)stir-frying temperature was the most important factor of the three input factors,(4)in terms of composition,honey fried licorice had significant effects on two components,namely liquiritin apioside and licorice-saponin G2.Conclusions:Honey processing influenced the content of the 11 licorice analytes differently.This paper highlights the first report on how the quality of honey-processed licorice varies under different processing conditions and suggests the optimal levels of the investigated three factors as A2B2C3 according to the degrees of influence of these factors on the 11 components.Specifically,the soaking time of crude licorice with honey solution,stir-frying temperature,and stir-frying time were 40 min,100°C,and 20 min,respectively.