Construction and Test of Low Cost X-Ray Tomography Scanner for Physical-Chemical Analysis and Nondestructive Inspections

This study aims to investigate the ability of low cost ceramic membrane filtration in removing three common heavy metals namely; Pb2+, Cu2+, and Cd2+ from water media. The work includes manufacturing ceramic membranes with dimensions of 15 by 15 cm and 2 cm thickness. The membranes were made from low cost materials of local clay mixed with different sawdust percentages of 0.5%, 2.0%, and 5.0%. The used clay was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence analysis. Aqueous solutions of heavy metals were prepared in the laboratory and filtered through the ceramic membranes. The influence of the main parameters such as pH, initial driving pressure head, and concentration of heavy metals on their removal efficiency by ceramic membranes was investigated. Water samples were collected before and after the filtration process and their heavy metal concentrations were determined by chemical analysis. Moreover, a microstructural analysis using scanning electronic microscope (SEM) was performed on ceramic membranes before and after the filtration process. The chemical analysis results showed high removal efficiency up to 99% for the concerned heavy metals. SEM images approved these results by showing adsorbed metal ions on sides of the internal pores of the ceramic membranes.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF A SPECTROPHOTOMETER TEACHING AND LOW COST: APPLICATION IN PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY LABORATORIES FAFISM

Eclética Química Journal ◽

10.26850/1678-4618eqj.v39.1.2014.p131-140 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 131

Author(s):

Kátia Isabel Milagres ◽

Camila Rodrigues Amaral ◽

Érica M. da Silva Santos ◽

Tarcísio B. Marques ◽

Guilherme De O. Gomes

Keyword(s):

Visual Field ◽

School Improvement ◽

Chemical Analysis ◽

Low Cost ◽

Operating Cost ◽

Practical Solution ◽

Quantitative Technique ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

The Cost ◽

Analytical Laboratories

The photometry in the visual field has wide application in analytical laboratories and research physical, chemical, biochemical, pharmacological, etc. It is essential that students of physics and chemistry have knowledge about this quantitative technique. One obstacle to the widespread use of this technique is the cost of equipment and materials to be used. The objective of this work is the introduction of a photometer didactic, whose construction and technique with a low operating cost and the easy using and producing results, as a practical solution to put school improvement. The features highlighted in the work do the proposed photometer an economically viable alternative tool for chemical analysis in the laboratories of the Faculty for research and / or teaching.

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A Research on Synthesis of Microorganism Template Nano-Selenium Material

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.443.639 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 443 ◽

pp. 639-642

Author(s):

Ya Li Zhang ◽

Wei Xia ◽

Ai Hua Ren

Keyword(s):

Low Cost ◽

Synthetic Methods ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Environmental Friendliness ◽

Preparation Methods ◽

X Ray ◽

E Coli ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Harsh Conditions

At present there are various kinds of synthetic methods of nanomaterials including physical, chemical and composite method derived from the former two kinds. However, these preparation methods require harsh conditions and produce low yield. Besides, they cause environmental pollution easily. Therefore the microorganism template synthesis is favored highly due to its rich resources, low cost and availability, environmental friendliness and unique configuration and high morphology repeatability. In this thesis E. coli strains are successfully adopted as the template to synthesize nanoselenium material. Such inspection methods as scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction and ultraviolet are used for the characterization of samples. It aims to explore a new synthetic green way for nanoselenium material.

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Structural Characterization of Albendazole with the Use of X-Ray Diffraction

Acta Crystallographica Section A Foundations and Advances ◽

10.1107/s2053273314081923 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 70 (a1) ◽

pp. C1808-C1808 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kelly Lixandrão ◽

Fabio Ferreira

Keyword(s):

Crystal Structures ◽

Structural Characterization ◽

Rietveld Method ◽

Low Cost ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

X Ray ◽

Physical Chemical

Drugs may present polycrystalline polymorphism (property of a substance to crystallize in more than one form or crystal structure). These variations can cause changes in physical-chemical properties and differences between the polymorphs as shape, solubility, density, melting range, among other consequences, leading to formulations that are not effective, although the chemical formula is the same [1]. Drugs such as albendazole (C12H15N3O2S, which is one of the most effective anthelmintics, [2] showing activity against nematodes, trematodes and cestodes, reasons that added to its safety and low cost have made it a drug widely used in human medicine and veterinary), has more than two different crystal structures, and only two of them are known. The X-ray powder diffraction is a powerful technique used in the structural characterization of drugs, and coupled with the Rietveld method [4], the quantification of the active phases, through the knowledge of their crystal structures, becomes possible. In this paper we discuss results on the differences between the polymorphs of albendazole, with data obtained by means of X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy.

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Aspects of microanalysis in a transmission electron microscope

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100109690 ◽

1978 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 510-511

Author(s):

R. Sinclair ◽

B.E. Jacobson

Keyword(s):

Grain Size ◽

Electron Beam ◽

Electron Microscope ◽

Chemical Analysis ◽

Transmission Electron Microscope ◽

Vapor Deposition ◽

Critical Currents ◽

X Ray ◽

Fine Grain ◽

Transmission Electron

INTRODUCTIONThe prospect of performing chemical analysis of thin specimens at any desired level of resolution is particularly appealing to the materials scientist. Commercial TEM-based systems are now available which virtually provide this capability. The purpose of this contribution is to illustrate its application to problems which would have been intractable until recently, pointing out some current limitations.X-RAY ANALYSISIn an attempt to fabricate superconducting materials with high critical currents and temperature, thin Nb3Sn films have been prepared by electron beam vapor deposition [1]. Fine-grain size material is desirable which may be achieved by codeposition with small amounts of Al2O3 . Figure 1 shows the STEM microstructure, with large (∽ 200 Å dia) voids present at the grain boundaries. Higher quality TEM micrographs (e.g. fig. 2) reveal the presence of small voids within the grains which are absent in pure Nb3Sn prepared under identical conditions. The X-ray spectrum from large (∽ lμ dia) or small (∽100 Ǻ dia) areas within the grains indicates only small amounts of A1 (fig.3).

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Microdomains in BaFeO3-y (0.35 < y < 0.50)

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100177039 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 48 (4) ◽

pp. 780-781

Author(s):

M. Vallet-Regí ◽

M. Parras ◽

J.M. González-Calbet ◽

J.C. Grenier

Keyword(s):

Electron Diffraction ◽

Chemical Analysis ◽

Monoclinic Phase ◽

Orthorhombic Phase ◽

Total Iron ◽

Zone Axis ◽

Electron Micrograph ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

X Ray ◽

Compositional Variations

BaFeO3-y compositions (0.35<y<0.50) have been investigated by means of electron diffraction and microscopy to resolve contradictory results from powder X-ray diffraction data.The samples were obtained by annealing BaFeO2.56 for 48 h. in the temperature range from 980°C to 1050°C . Total iron and barium in the samples were determined using chemical analysis and gravimetric methods, respectively.In the BaFeO3-y system, according to the electron diffraction and microscopy results, the nonstoichiometry is accommodated in different ways as a function of the composition (y):In the domain between BaFeO2.5+δBaFeO2.54, compositional variations are accommodated through the formation of microdomains. Fig. la shows the ED pattern of the BaFeO2.52 material along thezone axis. The corresponding electron micrograph is seen in Fig. 1b. Several domains corresponding to the monoclinic BaFeO2.50 phase, intergrow with domains of the orthorhombic phase. According to that, the ED pattern of Fig. 1a, can be interpreted as formed by the superposition of three types of diffraction maxima : Very strong spots corresponding to a cubic perovskite, a set of maxima due to the superposition of three domains of the monoclinic phase along [100]m and a series of maxima corresponding to three domains corresponding to the orthorhombic phase along the [100]o.

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13. A Comparison of X-Ray Fluorescence and Wet Chemical Analysis of Air Filter Samples from a Bronze Foundry

10.3320/1.2758489 ◽

2005 ◽

Author(s):

M. Harper ◽

B. Pacolay ◽

M. Andrew

Keyword(s):

Chemical Analysis ◽

Air Filter ◽

X Ray ◽

Wet Chemical

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ALGOMA AR225

Alloy Digest ◽

10.31399/asm.ad.cs0138 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 52 (12) ◽

Keyword(s):

Carbon Steel ◽

Chemical Analysis ◽

Physical Properties ◽

Carbon Content ◽

Brinell Hardness ◽

Low Cost ◽

Heat Treating ◽

Rolled Plate ◽

High Carbon ◽

High Carbon Content

Abstract Algoma AR225 is a carbon steel developed primarily to supply a low-cost material for high-abrasion applications. It is furnished in the form of as-rolled plate with a relatively high carbon content (0.35-0.45%). AR-225 is sold on the basis of chemical analysis only; the number 225 signifies the approximate Brinell hardness. On thicknesses one-half inch and over, this Brinell value may be lower than 225 because of higher finishing temperatures. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: CS-138. Producer or source: Algoma Steel Corporation Ltd.

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