Quantitative comparison of evaluation indices for asphalt–filler interaction ability within filler critical volume fraction

The effects of unmodified and modified bentonite nanoclays (with various degrees of surfactant modification) on the catastrophic phase inversion from water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion to oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion were determined experimentally. The bentonite nanoclay (NC-Bt) was suspended in the aqueous phase, and the critical volume fraction of water where phase inversion from W/O to O/W emulsion took place was determined through conductivity measurements. Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) was used as a surfactant to modify the nanoclay. The adsorption of CTAB onto nanoclay had a strong influence on the contact angle and the critical volume fraction of water where phase inversion took place. The modification of the nanoclay brought about by the adsorption of CTAB increased the three-phase contact angle (measured through the aqueous phase), thereby making it more hydrophobic, and prolonged the phase inversion point. CTAB alone and CTAB-modified nanoclay delayed the phase inversion process in a similar manner, showing a strong dependence on the CTAB concentration.

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Percolation of holes between overlapping spheres : Monte Carlo calculation of the critical volume fraction

Journal de Physique Lettres ◽

10.1051/jphyslet:019810042017039300 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 42 (17) ◽

pp. 393-395 ◽

Cited By ~ 72

Author(s):

J. Kertész

Keyword(s):

Monte Carlo ◽

Volume Fraction ◽

Monte Carlo Calculation ◽

Critical Volume ◽

Critical Volume Fraction ◽

Overlapping Spheres

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Compressive deformation and damage of Mg-based metallic glass interpenetrating phase composite containing 30–70 vol% titanium

Journal of Materials Research ◽

10.1557/jmr.2010.0272 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 25 (11) ◽

pp. 2192-2196 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Yu Sun ◽

Haifeng Zhang ◽

Aimin Wang ◽

Huameng Fu ◽

Zhuangqi Hu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Metallic Glass ◽

Fracture Strength ◽

Deformation Behavior ◽

Volume Fraction ◽

Critical Volume ◽

Strengthening Mechanisms ◽

Phase Volume ◽

Phase Volume Fraction ◽

Critical Volume Fraction

Mg-based metallic glass interpenetrating phase composites (IPCs) containing 30–70 vol% titanium was fabricated in this study. The effects of reinforced phase volume fraction and interspace on the mechanical properties were investigated systematically. With increasing the volume fraction of titanium, the fracture strength and strain increased up to 1860 MPa and 44%, respectively. The results showed that the critical volume fraction (around 40%) of Ti metal should be required for significantly improving plasticity of IPC. Decreasing the interspace of the titanium phase could lead to enhancement of yield and fracture strength. The deformation behavior and strengthening mechanisms were discussed in detail.

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Hollow metal cylinders produced from diacetylenic lipid

Journal of Materials Research ◽

10.1557/jmr.2000.0341 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. 2368-2374 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Dan Zabetakis

Keyword(s):

Electrical Properties ◽

Packing Density ◽

Parallel Plate ◽

Volume Fraction ◽

Bulk Material ◽

Critical Volume ◽

Critical Volume Fraction ◽

Specific Packing ◽

Improved Technique ◽

Hollow Metal

A method was presented for the formation and metallization of cylindrical tubules from a diacetylenic lipid. This improved technique allowed for the production of metal microcylinders without the need for preliminary lipid purification and in large quantities. The physical and electrical properties of the material were investigated, and composites were used to form parallel plate capacitors. A comparison of the conductivity of the bulk material with the derived conductivity of a composite showing electromagnetic percolation showed the proportionality of the specific packing density and the critical volume fraction characteristic of percolating systems.

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Gravity effects on critical volume fraction in liquid phase sintering

Metal Powder Report ◽

10.1016/0026-0657(93)92550-o ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 48 (11) ◽

pp. 46

Keyword(s):

Liquid Phase ◽

Volume Fraction ◽

Liquid Phase Sintering ◽

Critical Volume ◽

Critical Volume Fraction ◽

Gravity Effects

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Dilution and Suppression of Partially Premixed Flames in Normal and Microgravity for Different Fuels

Heat Transfer, Volume 2 ◽

10.1115/imece2006-14641 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Andrew J. Lock ◽

Alejandro Briones ◽

Suresh K. Aggarwal ◽

Ishwar K. Puri ◽

Uday G. Hegde

Keyword(s):

Volume Fraction ◽

Premixed Flames ◽

Dilution Effect ◽

Critical Volume ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

Air Stream ◽

Partially Premixed Flames ◽

Critical Volume Fraction ◽

Partially Premixed ◽

Fuel Stream

The suppression of fires and flames is an important area of interest for both terrestrial and space based applications. In this investigation we elucidate the relative efficacy of fuel and air stream inert diluents for suppressing laminar partially premixed flames. A comparison of the effects of fuel and air stream dilution are also made with other fuels. Both counterflow and coflow flames are investigated, with both normal and zerogravity conditions considered for coflow flames. Simulations are conducted for both the counterflow and coflow flames, while experimental observations are made on the coflowing flames. With fuel or air stream dilution, coflow flames are observed to move downstream from the burner after overcoming initial heat transfer coupling. Further increases in diluent result in increases in the flame liftoff height until blow off occurs. The flame liftoff height and the critical volume fraction of extinguishing agent at blow out vary with both equivalence ratio and with the stream in which diluents are introduced. Nonpremixed methane-air flames are more difficult to extinguish than partially premixed flames with fuel stream dilution; whereas, partially premixed methane-air flames are more resistant to extinction than nonpremixed flames with air stream dilution. This difference in efficacy of the fuel and air stream dilution is attributed to the action of the diluent. In leaner partially premixed flames with fuel stream dilution and richer partially premixed flames with air stream dilution the effect of the diluent is to replace the deficient reactant in the system, thus starving the flame. In leaner partially premixed flames with air stream dilution and richer partially premixed flames with fuel stream dilution the effect of the diluent is purely thermal in that it absorbs heat from the flame, until combustion may no longer be sustained. The dilution effect is more effective than the thermal effect. When gravity is eliminated from the 2-D flame the liftoff height decreases and the critical volume fraction of diluent for blow off is also decreased.

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Criterion for Dendrite Fragmentation of Steel under Imposition of Linear Traveling EMS

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.148-149.84 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 148-149 ◽

pp. 84-91

Author(s):

Jin Chen ◽

Zhi-Jian Su ◽

Keiji Nakajima ◽

Ji Cheng He

Keyword(s):

Fluid Flow ◽

Mushy Zone ◽

Volume Fraction ◽

Critical Volume ◽

Solute Content ◽

Dendrite Fragmentation ◽

Critical Volume Fraction

In the fragmentation theory of T. Campanella et al, the local remelting of dendrite arms is induced by the solute-rich fluid flow. Based on this theory, the effects of linear EMS intensity and solute content on CET of steel are investigated. The conclusions are as follows: The criterion for dendrite fragmentation under linear EMS is derived based on dendrite fragmentation theory by T. Campanella et al. And the criterion is verified with steel experiments. It is valid for steel under the Linear EMS. Investigation is carried out on relation between critical volume fraction of solid and solute content at the time of dendrite fragmentation (CET occurrence). It is concluded that critical volume fraction of solid is small with low EMS intensity and it decreases with the increase of solute content (C, Mn). The reason is that it causes that flow in the mushy zone becomes small which leads to CET occurrence difficult.

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Numerical Analysis of the GF/UHMWPEF Interply Hybrid NOL Ring Critical Volume Fraction

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.457-458.449 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 457-458 ◽

pp. 449-452

Author(s):

Ming Lin Xu ◽

Xiao Qing Wu ◽

Ming Kang An

Keyword(s):

Finite Element ◽

Volume Fraction ◽

Critical Volume ◽

Tooth Contact Analysis ◽

Breaking Strain ◽

Finite Element Software ◽

Critical Volume Fraction ◽

The Matrix ◽

The Relationship ◽

Strain Model

The tensile test of NOL ring composites with different interply hybrid ratio is simulated by finite element software. The relationship between the stress of Naval Ordnance Laboratory(NOL) ring and the volume fraction of UHMWPEF is linear when the matrix suffering from the equal loading, but tower suddenly appears at the point of 56.25% which is about the critical volume fraction. The critical volume fraction of hybrid NOL ring is figured out on the basis of the constant strain model. By contrast, the results of the Finite Element Method (FEM) and constant strain model have subtle differences. Tooth contact analysis can exactly predict the stress of the interply hybrid NOL ring and the critical volume fraction of GF in interply hybrid NOL ring which has lower breaking strain than UHMWPEF does.

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