Inorganic and Prepolymerized Filler Analysis of Four Resin Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. E201-E209 ◽  
Author(s):  
DC Salazar ◽  
J Dennison ◽  
P Yaman

SUMMARY This study determined the filler content by weight percentage of four resin composites and examined the morphology, size, and elemental distribution of the filler particles. Four commercially available light-cured resin composites were evaluated for filler content by weight using ashing in air and acetone dissolution techniques. Ten specimens were analyzed for each material and technique. Specimens for ashing were heated to 650°C for 30 minutes. For the acetone dilution, the uncured specimens were dissolved, centrifuged, and decanted. In addition, scanning electron microscopy evaluation and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy analysis were performed to determine morphologic characteristics and elemental distribution, respectively. Filler percentages by weight for Aelite LS, Filtek LS, IPS Empress Direct, and Kalore from ashed in air were 86.44%, 77.86%, 72.17%, and 70.62%, and from acetone dissolution percentages were 85.05%, 75.56%, 78.88%, and 77.73%, respectively. Aelite LS had significantly higher filler content for both techniques. Kalore had significantly lower filler content for the ashing technique (70.62%), and Filtek LS had significantly lower filler content for the acetone dissolution technique (75.55%). Manufacturer reported filler content for Aelite LS (88%) and Filtek LS (76%) approximated the study results for both techniques, while Kalore (82%) and IPS Empress Direct (79%) were only similar for acetone dissolution, indicating higher content of prepolymerized particles. Morphologic examination showed spherical shaped particles for Aelite LS and splintered and irregular shaped particles for all other materials. Aelite LS had the highest filler content for both techniques. Values for filler content by weight using the acetone dissolution were closer to manufacturer reported values.

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (7) ◽  
pp. 1714-1717
Author(s):  
Roxana Ionela Vasluianu ◽  
Norina Consuela Forna ◽  
Elena Raluca Baciu ◽  
Mirela Zaltariov ◽  
Lavinia Vasiliu ◽  
...  

The anti-erosion effect of fluoride on the enamel surface was investigated by ATR-FTIR, SEM and EDX techniques. Four extracted teeth (two incisors and two premolars) were initially bleached with carabamide peroxide and etched with ortho-phosphoric acid then fluoride treatment was applied. Significant differences in enamel composition and morphology were observed providing the effect of fluoride application in remineralization of teeth. Infrared spectroscopy was employed to probe the changes in enamel structure. Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis revealed higher content in F of teeth enamel. Morphology changes revealed a re-mineralization of enamel surface after the treatment with fluoride gel.


2017 ◽  
Vol 726 ◽  
pp. 316-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Gao ◽  
You Jun Lu ◽  
Jun Feng Hou ◽  
Zhen Xia Yuan ◽  
Wen Luo ◽  
...  

The Mo powder and Nb powder was used as raw material, the Mo-10Nb alloy target was prepared by different sintering condition (non-pressure sintering and hot pressing sintering). The density, phase composition, microstructure and elemental distribution of Mo-10Nb alloy targets were determined by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that prepared by hot pressing Mo-10Nb alloy target density of 9.618 g/cm3, grain size 20 ~ 30μm, Mo and Nb element distribution.


2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilles Luquet ◽  
Yannicke Dauphin ◽  
Aline Percot ◽  
Murielle Salomé ◽  
Andreas Ziegler ◽  
...  

AbstractThe crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus stores calcium ions, easily mobilizable after molting, for calcifying parts of the new exoskeleton. They are chiefly stored as amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) during each premolt in a pair of gastroliths synthesized in the stomach wall. How calcium carbonate is stabilized in the amorphous state in such a biocomposite remains speculative. The knowledge of the microstructure at the nanometer level obtained by field emission scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy combined with scanning electron microscopy energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, micro-Raman and X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy gave relevant information on the elaboration of such an ACC-stabilized biomineral. We observed nanogranules distributed along chitin-protein fibers and the aggregation of granules in thin layers. AFM confirmed the nanolevel structure, showing granules probably surrounded by an organic layer and also revealing a second level of aggregation as described for other crystalline biominerals. Raman analyses showed the presence of ACC, amorphous calcium phosphate, and calcite. Elemental analyses confirmed the presence of elements like Fe, Na, Mg, P, and S. P and S are heterogeneously distributed. P is present in both the mineral and organic phases of gastroliths. S seems present as sulfate (probably as sulfated sugars), sulfonate, sulfite, and sulfoxide groups and, in a lesser extent, as sulfur-containing amino acids.


2013 ◽  
Vol 538 ◽  
pp. 197-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bao Gai Zhai ◽  
Yuan Ming Huang

Polystyrene encapsulated phosphors SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ were prepared by dispersing the phosphors into the matrix of polystyrene. The phase, morphology and optical properties of the polystyrene encapsulated phosphors were characterized with X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, respectively. It has been observed that both the PL spectrum and the luminescent color of the polystyrene encapsulated phosphors can be dramatically modified although the phosphorescence of the polystyrene encapsulated phosphors is not affected. Tunable photoluminescent colors from green to deep-blue are expected for the polystyrene encapsulated phosphors by the control of the weight percentage of the phosphors in the composites.


Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1419
Author(s):  
Pan Chen ◽  
Yameng Sun ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
Rui Xu ◽  
Yangyong Luo ◽  
...  

Excessive TiO2 in titanomagnetite concentrates (TC) causes unavoidable problems in subsequent smelting. At present, this issue cannot be addressed using traditional mineral processing technology. Herein, a strategy of metallurgy-beneficiation combination to decrease the TiO2 grade in TC before smelting was proposed. Roasting TC with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) together with magnetic separation proved to be a viable strategy. Under optimal conditions (roasting temperature = 1400 °C, CaCO3 ratio = 20%, and magnetic intensity = 0.18 T), iron and titanium was separated efficiently (Fe grade: 56.6 wt.%; Fe recovery: 70 wt.%; TiO2 grade 3 wt.%; TiO2 removal: 84.1 wt.%). X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis were used to study the mechanisms. The results showed that Ti in TC could react with CaO to form CaTiO3, and thermodynamic calculations provided a relevant theoretical basis. In sum, the metallurgy-beneficiation combination strategy was proven as an effective method to decrease unwanted TiO2 in TC.


2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 096369350901800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya Bozkurt ◽  
Recep Artir ◽  
Hüseyin Uzun ◽  
Serdar Salman

The present study is focused on the evaluation of the aging behaviour and microstructure characterization of AA2124/SiC/25p composite under the aging temperatures of 180, 185 and 190 °C for various dwelling time ranging from 0 up to 100 hours. The microstructure was characterized by means of scanning electron microscopy. The hardness, energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis and X-ray diffraction measurements were also performed to evaluate the characteristics of aged AA2124/SiC/25p composite. The results show that the hardness values of as-received composite were considerably improved up to two third by the subsequent aging. The hardness increasing was attributed to the presence of CuAl2, Al4SiC4 and precipitation phases in aged AA2124/SiC/25p composite.


2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Amélia Bianchi e Silva ◽  
Elaine Bauer Veeck ◽  
José Pedro Peixoto de Oliveira ◽  
Paulo Henrique Couto Souza

OBJECTIVES: the purpose of this study was to compare the chemical composition of four different shades (incisal/extra-light, A2, A3 and B3) of two packable resin composites (SOLITAIRE®, and PRODIGY CONDENSABLE TM). METHODS AND MATERIALS: the specimens measured 4mm in diameter and 4mm in thickness. Five specimens were made for each shade of the materials. They were light cured for 40 seconds at a power of 600mW/cm². Subsequently, the specimens were removed from the plates and ground to powder and then pressed into holes measuring 4mm in diameter in a Teflon matrix, using the plates of the same material as base and cover. Specimens were evaluated under SEM with an x-ray detector for the spectroscopic test by energy dispersing. RESULTS: the chemical components found in both materials were practically the same, but in different proportions. Carbon, Oxygen, Aluminum, Silica, Fluoride and Barium were found. CONCLUSIONS: the chemical composition of each same material varied according to each shade analyzed.


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