Scanning Electron Microscopy of Contact Surfaces Before and After Arcing

1971 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vasile ◽  
G. Kammlott
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (13) ◽  
pp. 6805
Author(s):  
Mihaela-Cristina Bunea ◽  
Victor-Constantin Diculescu ◽  
Monica Enculescu ◽  
Horia Iovu ◽  
Teodor Adrian Enache

The electrochemical behavior and the interaction of the immunosuppressive drug azathioprine (AZA) with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) were investigated using voltammetric techniques, mass spectrometry (MS), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The redox mechanism of AZA on glassy carbon (GC) was investigated using cyclic and differential pulse (DP) voltammetry. It was proven that the electroactive center of AZA is the nitro group and its reduction mechanism is a diffusion-controlled process, which occurs in consecutive steps with formation of electroactive products and involves the transfer of electrons and protons. A redox mechanism was proposed and the interaction of AZA with DNA was also investigated. Morphological characterization of the DNA film on the electrode surface before and after interaction with AZA was performed using scanning electron microscopy. An electrochemical DNA biosensor was employed to study the interactions between AZA and DNA with different concentrations, incubation times, and applied potential values. It was shown that the reduction of AZA molecules bound to the DNA layer induces structural changes of the DNA double strands and oxidative damage, which were recognized through the occurrence of the 8-oxo-deoxyguanosine oxidation peak. Mass spectrometry investigation of the DNA film before and after interaction with AZA also demonstrated the formation of AZA adducts with purine bases.


2013 ◽  
Vol 832 ◽  
pp. 128-131
Author(s):  
Sharipah Nadzirah ◽  
Uda Hashim

Titania or titanium dioxide (TiO2) thin film has been synthesized via sol-gel method with monoethanolamine (MEA) as a catalyst. The mixing of titanium butoxide as a precursor, ethanol as a solvent and MEA were stirred using magnetic stirrer under ambient temperature [. The TiO2solution prepared then was deposited on SiO2substrates using spin-coater and the coated films were annealed at 600°C. Finally, both before and after annealed TiO2thin films were characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). The obtained results show the different TiO2particles formation before and after annealed.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangtao Yu ◽  
Wenfang Weng ◽  
Kequan Yu

The influence of different cooling regimes (quenching in water and cooling in air) on the residual mechanical properties of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) subjected to high temperature up to 800°C was discussed in this paper. The ECC specimens are exposed to 100, 200, 400, 600, and 800°C with the unheated specimens for reference. Different cooling regimens had a significant influence on the mechanical properties of postfire ECC specimens. The microstructural characterization was examined before and after exposure to fire deterioration by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results from the microtest well explained the mechanical properties variation of postfire specimens.


2008 ◽  
Vol 569 ◽  
pp. 125-128
Author(s):  
Peng Xiao ◽  
Zhi Kang Fan

The Cu20W70Cr10 composites were fabricated by two methods which are the conventional powder metallurgy, and mechanical alloying to prepare WCr compound powders, followed by sintering and infiltration. The erosion behavior of CuWCr composites under breakdown was investigated. The surfaces of the composites before and after erosion and the mechanism of arc erosion were studied by scanning electron microscopy. The results show that the CuWCr composites prepared by mechanical alloying have superfine microstructure, uniform composition and high density, thus result in good characteristics of diffusing arcs and arc eroding endurance. Arc erosion zones are dispersive and uniform on the surfaces with some flat eroding pits. The Cu20W70Cr10 composites have excellent electrical properties such as high breakdown voltage, low chopping current and long arc life.


2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávio Domingues das Neves ◽  
Gisele Araújo Elias ◽  
João Paulo da Silva-Neto ◽  
Lucas Costa de Medeiros Dantas ◽  
Adérito Soares da Mota ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to compare vertical and horizontal adjustments of castable abutments after conducting casting and soldering procedures. Twelve external hexagonal implants (3.75 × 10 mm) and their UCLA abutments were divided according their manufacturer and abutment type: PUN (plastic UCLA, Neodent), PUC (plastic UCLA, Conexão), PU3i (plastic UCLA, Biomet 3i), and PUTN (plastic UCLA with Tilite milled base, Neodent). Three infrastructures of a fixed partial implant–supported bridge with 3 elements were produced for each group. The measurements of vertical (VM) and horizontal (HM) misfits were obtained via scanning electron microscopy after completion of casting and soldering. The corresponding values were determined to be biomechanically acceptable to the system, and the results were rated as a percentage. Statistical analysis establishes differences between groups by chi-square after procedures, and McNeman's test was applied to analyze the influence of soldering over casting (α ≤ .05). For the values of VM and HM, respectively, when the casting process was complete, it was observed that 83.25% and 100% (PUTN), 33.3% and 27.75% (PUN), 33.3% and 88.8% (PUC), 33.3% and 94.35% (PU3i) represented acceptable values. After completing the requisite soldering, acceptable values were 50% and 94.35% (PUTN), 16.6% and 77.7% (PUN), 38.55% and 77.7% (PUC), and 27.75% and 94.35% (PU3i). Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that the premachined abutments presented more acceptable VM values. The HM values were within acceptable limits before and after the soldering procedure for most groups. Further, the soldering procedure resulted in an increase of VM in all groups.


2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 1501-1505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahsa Esfahani ◽  
Yvonne Durandet ◽  
James Wang ◽  
Yat Choy Wong

In this study, effects of laser assisted self-pierce riveting (LSPR) as a mechanical joining technique were investigated on the coatings of self- piercing rivets. Zn-Sn and Al plated rivets were used to join magnesium sheets by LSPR. Microstructure, surface topography and roughness of the rivet’s coatings were characterized by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and surface profilometry. A comparison of results before and after joining process showed that under joining conditions, Zn-Sn coating was deformed during riveting process and its thickness and microstructure varied along the rivet shank, while Al coating remained unchanged and no effects of riveting process was detected.


2014 ◽  
Vol 805 ◽  
pp. 576-580
Author(s):  
C.L. Melo-Silva ◽  
C.F. Carvalho ◽  
T.C.F. Melo-Silva ◽  
R.X. Freitas ◽  
F.R.F. Silva ◽  
...  

The objective of this study was to evaluate the microstructure of a ceramic based on yttria stabilized zirconia (Y-TZP) in blasting with aluminum oxide and its effect on the sintering. 25 pre-sintered Y-TZP blocks were obtained. Ten samples were blasted with alumina, and then all samples were sintered and divided into the groups: Control-no treatment; alumina G1-blasted with alumina and sintered; alumina and Rocatec G1-blasted, sintered, and Rocatec; alumina G2-sintered, alumina blasting; alumina and Rocatec G2-sintering, alumina blasting, and Rocatec. The samples were evaluated by a scanning electron microscopy. The qualitative analysis showed that the treated samples had an increase in the surface texture and that group 1– alumina and Rocatec– presented the silica incorporation to be regular and homogeneous. It was concluded that the treatment of pre-sintered surfaces is a good alternative in the bonding strength between the Y-TZP and the resin cements.


2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-197
Author(s):  
Yasmin do Socorro Batista de Lima Gomes ◽  
Larissa Dias Alexandrino ◽  
Cecy Martins Silva ◽  
Thiago da Rosa Nogueira ◽  
Cristiane de Melo Alencar ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to use surface rugosity analysis (Ra) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) comparing effects of nano-hydroxyapatite (NANO), casein phosphopeptideamorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), and NovaMin (NOVA) on enamel's human morphology bleached with 37.5% hydrogen peroxide. Materials and methods Forty specimens (3 × 3 × 3 mm) were obtained from fully included third molars and four specimens were attached in the first molars of the volunteers. The POLApositive control has only been bleached. Three experimental groups were bleached and treated with respective bioactive: NANO, CPP-ACP, and NovaMin. The Ra analyses were performed before and after the treatment using a rugosimeter. The obtained photomicrographs were analyzed using SEM (n = 3) by three examiners, and the study was double blind. Results The Ra results were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc test (p < 0.05). All experimental groups showed significant differences of the others; however, the experimental groups were not significantly different from each other. Conclusion The enamel morphology of the bioactive-treated groups had more regular surfaces, than the others. How to cite this article da Rosa Nogueira T, Alexandrino LD, de Lima Gomes YSB, de Melo Alencar C, Alves EB, Silva CM. An in situ evaluation of Bioactives on the morphology of bleached Enamel. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(3):192-197.


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