Characteristics of BF Burden-flow at Material Gate of Bell-less Top

The influence of material gate position in bur- den-flow rate has been studied by simulating exper- iments.A mathematical model describing the char- acteristics of burden-flow at the material gate of bell-less top blast furnace(BF)is established in this paper,in an attempt to solve the problems in bur- den distribution,especially to eliminate the over- lapping or disconnection of the burden at the be- ginning and at the end of a ring,which plays a quite important role in the blast furnace operation.

Protective Characteristics and Formation Mechanism of the Corrosion Product Films of B30 Tubes Exposed to Seawater

The corrosion product films of two kinds of B30 tubes(similar to CDA 715)exposed to seawat- er for various periods of time were investigated by SEM,AES and XPS.The results show that the pro- tective corrosion product film is thin,uniform and adherent.FeOOH is found to be present in the film surface,which confirms the hypothesis that iron hydroxide segregates at the surface of the film.The FeOOH promotes Ni enrichment in the corrosion layer by preventing Ni from running off.The corro- sion product film with no protectiveness is of lay- ered structure,loose and bad adherence.The for- mer film is formed through direct oxidation and the latter by precipitation and redeposition from dis- solved species.

Influence of the Preparative History on Physico-chemical Properties of Sodium Aluminate Solutions

1.IntroductionSodium aluminate solutions are veryimportant intermediate products in alumin-ium metallurgy.The physico-chemicalproperties of sodium aluminate solutions areconcerned by metallurgists and engineersdealing with alumina production[1].Thedata of viscosity,electroconductivity,UV

Optimization and Calculation of the Al-Be-Si System

Lattice stability of Be is estimated,and interaction parameters for the liquids in the Al-Be and Be-Si systems are obtained using phase dia- gram data from literatures.Using the obtained parameters and the lattice stabilities of Al and Si given in the literatures,the Al-Be and Be-Si phase diagrams are calculated.By means of Kohler's for- mula the Gibbs energy for the liquid phase in the Al-Be-Si ternary system is extrapolated.The calcu- lation shows that no excess ternary term is necessa- ry for the thermodynamic description of the system. The liquidus projection,isothermal section at 1273 K,as well as vertical sections at 94 and 88 wt-% Al and 2 wt-% Be are calculated.The calcu- lated results are in reasonable agreement with the experimental data available.

Dislocation Behaviour near the Crack Tip in Bulk Fe-3% Si Single Crystal

An investigation has been made of the disloca- tion distribution and dislocation free zone near the crack tip in bulk Fe-3% Si single crystal during deformation in SEM.It has been found that a number of dislocations were emitted from the crack tip during deformation.After that,the dislocations moved rapidly away from the crack tip,which indi- cated that they were strongly repelled by the stress field at the crack tip.Between the crack tip and the plastic zone there is a region of dislocation-free, which is referred to as dislocation-free zone (DFZ). The length of DFZs is roughly estimated 100 μm which is much longer than that found in thin foil specimen.The variation of dislocation density as a function of the distance from the crack tip was measured,which showed that the dislocations are inversely piled up in the plastic zone.The length of DFZs increased with both the length of pre-crack and the amplitude of applied stress.

Metallurgical Reaction Characteristic for the Combined Blowing Process of Top-Bottom Blown Oxygen and Bottom Blown Natural Gas

The experiment was carried out in a combined blowing converter.The natural gas was supplied as the cooling medium for the bottom lance.The blow- ing practice of medium P hot metal (0.30-0.85% [P]) indicated that with better stirring at the bottom of the converter and lower P_(CO),this steelmgking process was favorable to reduce the amount of [C] and [O] and increase the (P_2O_5)/[P]. The maximum rate of dephospborization might be high up to 0.0a5%/min and the P content in steel could be reduced to lower than 0.03% by single slag-forming operation.

Study on the Separation of Rare Earths with the Method of H(DEHP)-Extraction Chromatography

Separation of rare earths was investigated by extraction chromatography where H(DEHP)was used as a stationary phase,while HCl and H_2SO_4 solutions as a mobile phase.The average separation fac- tors of rare earths,β_(HCl) and β_(H_2SO_4),are 3.79 and 4.57.respectively.The β_(La)^(Ce) in HCl and H_2SO_4 systems are as high as 28.5 and 26.3,respectively.The elution acidity in the study can be down to one tenth and one four- teenth of that in HEH(EHP)system.

A Statistical Model of Quantitative Relationship between Striation Spacings and Fatigue Crack Growth Rates

Fatigue crack growth experiments were per- formed on A1 alloy LD 10 and Ti-6A1-4V alloy. Fatigue striation spacings and the deviation angles between the direction of micro-crack growth and that of macro-crack growth were quanti- tatively measured on fracture surface using scanning electron microscope. A statistical model of the relationship between striation spacings and fatigue crack propagation rates was developed on the basis of a statistical analysis of the deviation angles, Good agreement between experimental results and theoretical results calculated with the present model was obtained.

Surface Characterization of Ni_(64)P_(20)Fe_(16)Amorphous Alloy by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Auger Electron Spectroscopy

The nature of the native oxides formed on the surface layer of amorphous alloy Ni_(64)P_(20)Fe_(16)has been studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)and Auger electron spectroscopy(AES)with depth profiling by ion bombardment.There are great distinctions in compositions and chemical states between the surface layer and the bulk.The main constituents Ni,P and Fe are lower in the sur- face layer,and they are mostly in oxidized states, whereas C,O and N are enriched in the surface lay- er.The thickness of surface oxide layer is approximately 20 nm,this layer was assumed to be of great significance to various properties of amor- phous alloy Ni_(64)P_(20)Fe_(16),expecially to the chemical and catalytic properties.Experiments proved that transitional element Fe cannot improve oxidation resistance of the amorphous Ni-P system.

Rheological Behaviour of Steel ZG15CrMoV and Carbon Steel 35 at High Temperatures

1.IntroductionModeling of metallic materials pro-cesses has been developed rapidly during thelast quarter century to meet the needs forbetter components to provide higher stand-ards of performance and reliability inservice.But,up to now,design and mod-

Residual Stresses and Deformation Behaviour in a SiC_p/Al Composite

Experiments were conducted to determine the residual stresses with X-ray diffraction in the ma- trix of a SiC/Al composite after different thermal treatments,and to investigate the stress-strain characteristics and fracture behaviour of the com- posite.It was found that there existed a tensile residual stress in the matrix and both thermal cy- cling between room temperature and 350℃ and low temperature treatment in liquid nitrogen reduced the residual stress.The results of the strength differential effect and Bauschinger effect were con- sistent with the results of residual stress measurements.The tensile residual stresses in the Al matrix enhanced the strength differential effect.The magnitude of Bauschinger effect is greater for a test initially started in compression than that in tension.

Biomarkers of Aging: Changes in Circadian Rhythms Related to the Modulation of Metabolic Output

Twenty-four hour (circadian) rhythmicity is an important component of biological variability associated with studies relating to biomarkers of aging. Chronobiological testing techniques must be utilized because (1) many variables that are related to the modulation of metabolic output vary dramatically at different times of the day; (2) various experimental variable and treatment groups must be synchronized with environmental cues that control circadian rhythms; and (3) multiple circadian variables may interact together to modulate the rate of aging. The rhythm for physiological factors such as whole animal metabolic output, body temperature, heart rate, urine flow, potassium, etc. were found to be dissociated or altered by the senescence process; behavioral variables such as spontaneous activity, wheel running, feeding and drinking, verbal performance, as well as sleep-wakefulness rhythms, seem to be accurate predictors of biological age. Circadian rhythms for a variety of enzymes of intermediary metabolism which are directly associated with energy metabolism have been well documented. These well-defined rhythms of enzyme activity have also been shown to degenerate with aging. Rhythms tend to lose amplitude as activity falls with age and as a general loss of regulation (especially time of day where maximal activity might be found) of activity across the 24-h span occurs. As with behavioral variables, changes in enzyme rhythms appear to accurately predict aging. Generally speaking, the loss of temporal organization with age, characterized by decreased circadian amplitude, loose internal synchronization, and poor response to external environmental time queues, is associated with poor health states and decreased longevity. Temporal rhythms for whole animal parameters are highly correlated with molecular events, such as regulation of cellular metabolism. DNA repair, and gene expression. Automated data acquisition and process control systems will be required for future Chronobiological studies to develop biomarkers of aging.

Effect of Y-containing Phase in Fe-20Cr-4Al-Y Alloys on Microstructure and Embrittlement

In Fe-20Cr-4Al-0.5Si-(0.13-0.73)Y alloys,a new phase consisting of 15.8 wt-% Y,65.4 wt-% Fe,12.6 wt-% Cr,4.4 wt-% Al and 1.4 wt-% Si was observed with its Y-content and crys- tal structure being identical with those of YFe_9 phase basically and the microhardness being 4-5 times higher than that of α-phase matrix.It is a kind of stable particles (2-10 μm) dispersed over the matrix. For Y-free or less alloy,the plasticity dropped sharply after high temperature treatment,while the plasticity is retained for the alloys containing 0.41-0.73 wt-% Y treated below 1340℃,because the Y-containing particles can strongly prevent from grain growth,and dislocation annihilation, and trap impurities.If treatment temperature is higher than 1340℃,however,these actions will dis- appear owing to the melting of the particles.

Microstructure of the Ionic Discharge of Oxygen on Graphite Anode in Aluminium Electrolysis

With the SCF-ab initio and EHMO method used in quantum chemistry, the total energy and charge distribution are calculated for O ions which are adsorbed on the different positions of various C lattices. Furthermore, the microstructure is dis- cussed for O ions discharging on the graphite anode.

Effect of Phosphates on the Metal Ion Activated Surface Complexes at the SiO_2-H_2O Interface and in Quartz Deactivation in Flotation System

The complexation of phosphates in the quartz-metal ion-H_2O-oleate system was studied. Computer assisted calculations with the aid of the advanced program SOLGASWATER and known equilibrium constants were used to evaluate the mechanism,The calculation results revealed that in the presence of a certain amount of phosphates, metal ions adsorbed at the quartz-H_2O interface will be transferred into solution.Thus the competi- tion for metal ions between phosphates and the quartz surface leads to surface deactivation and re- duced floatability.Various distribution diagrams clearly demonstrate the change of surface complexation as a function of added phosphate concentration.The deactivation products were also evaluated.

Dislocation Inelastic Effects in Zinc Single Crystals

Dislocation internal friction,elastic modulus defect and their ratio r have been studied in an- nealed and plastically deformed Zn single crystals in the temperature range of 80 to 300 K in a wide range of oscillation amplitudes.The results ob- tained are discussed within the present notion about the nature of dissipative elastic oscillation losses in solids.

Computerized Simulation on the Structure of Cryolite-Alumina Melts

Monte Carlo calculations were performed on liquid ionic solution of saturated alumina in cryolite melt containing a total of 205 ions. The local structure and radial distribution functions of the melt were computerized by Monte Carlo method at 1283 K. It has been found that there exist the complex ionic clusters such as AlOF_3^(2-), AlOF_4^(3-), AlF_4^-, AlF_5^(2-), AlOF_2^- etc., as well as oxygen-bridge and flourine-bridge ionic clusters. In the melt studied, Al^(3+) ions tend to have preferential even coordination number of 4F^- ions.

Kinetics of α-FeO(OH)Formation in Weak Acidic Medium

The kinetics of α-FeO(OH) formation in weak acidic medium was studied.The effects of the initial concentration,temperature,pH value,partial pres- sure of oxygen,air flow rate and agitating intensity on the oxidation rate of Fe(OH)_2 suspensions have been investigated.It is confirmed that the reaction order for Fe(Ⅱ) is zero at the stage of α-FeO(OH) seeds formation,and about 0.5 at the stage of the seeds growth,and in the whole process partial pres- sure of oxygen appears in first order.The activation energy is determined.The dissolution-oxidation equilibrium which exists in the process of seeds formation has been suggested,by which the zero order reaction for Fe(Ⅱ) and the plateau in the pH-t curve were explained.Physical process is the rate-determining step of the heterogeneous reaction.The study on the kinetics of α-FeO(OH) formation may provide some fundamental informa- tion for the reactor design,the engineering amplifi- cation and the optimization control in the industrial process.

Creep Deformation and Rupture in Smooth and Notched Specimens in HK40 Steel

The effects of the eutectic carbides rand secondary carbides on creep deformation and rupture in smooth bars and CT specimens have been studied. The results show that the resistance of the eutectic carbides of skeleton shape to crack growth is larger than that of the blocky shape carbides. The dendritic segregation of secondary carbides promotes the creep ductility. As the secondary carbide particles become coarser, the creep ductility increases and the crack growth rate decreases. However, if the size of secondary carbide is too large, the creep strength decreases too much and therefore crack growth rate increases.