Characterization of Spherical Molybdenum Powders Prepared by RF Plasma Processing

2012 ◽  
Vol 482-484 ◽  
pp. 2563-2567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wei Sheng ◽  
Zhi Meng Guo ◽  
Jun Jie Hao

Spherical molybdenum powders were synthesized by (RF) plasma with irregular molybdenum powders. The powder characteristics and spheroidization efficiency of the feeding rate for obtain the spherical molybdenum powders were studied. The phase composition and morphological properties of the powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As a result, the fine spherical powders composed of pure molybdenum with favorable dispersity and its surface became smooth. The spheroidization efficiency of synthesized powders was almost 100 % at feeding rate of 5g/min. LMS analysis indicated that the as-prepared powder had narrow particle size distribution and the spheroidization efficiency of the sample decreases gradually as increasing of the feeding rate. The RF plasma spheroidization of molybdenum powder is an ideal route synthesis of well- spherical molybdenum powders used as near net-shape technology and powder metallurgy.

2013 ◽  
Vol 442 ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Jian Jun Wang ◽  
Jun Jie Hao ◽  
Zhi Meng Guo

Spherical niobium powders were synthesized by (RF) argon plasma with irregular niobium powders in this paper. The objective of the present work was to investigate how the feeding rate influence the spheroidization efficiency. The phase composition, morphology and particle size distribution of the powders before and after spheroidization were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and laser micron sizer (LMS). The results show that niobium powders after plasma processing have good dispersity and smooth surfaces, and their spheroidization ratio is almost 100%. The apparent density and flowability of the powder with the spheroidization efficiency 100% is 4.35 g/cm3 and 12.51 s/(50g), respectively. With the increasing of the feeding rate, the spheroidization ratio of niobium powders drops gradually.


Clay Minerals ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Yeniyol

AbstractAn Early Pliocene sedimentary succession in the Yenidoğan area, Sivrihisar, Turkey, consists of sepiolite, stevensite, kerolite, dolomite and magnesite. The geology, mineralogy and geochemistry of the succession was examined by extensive field work along several trenches and a representative measured section, followed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermal, and chemical analyses.Structurally, two distinct forms of sepiolites were distinguished by XRD: (a) well crystallized sepiolite with a 110 reflection at 12.07–12.3 Å , and (b) poorly crystallized sepiolite in which the 110 reflection occurs at 12.7–13.0 Å (denoted as sepiolite-13Å ). Differences in crystal chemistry, thermal and morphological properties of these forms, the vibrational spectra and XRD characterization of the related phyllosilicates were also documented.Stevensite, kerolite and sepiolite were formed by direct precipitation from alkaline lake water rich in Mg and Si. Sepiolite-13Å was probably formed by transformation from precursor smectite via dissolution-precipitation, more likely during early diagenesis. Environmental conditions such as ion concentration, salinity and variations in pH may have controlled the formation of the phyllosilicates.


2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Khamees D. MAHMOOD ◽  
Kadhim A. AADIM ◽  
Mohammed G. HAMMED

In this manuscript, CdO-NiO nanocomposites (in the form of thin film) with particular concentrations are paper using laser pulse deposition technique under the effect of different laser energies (300, 400, 500, and 600 mJ). Furthermore, the structural, morphological, and optical analyses are thoroughly investigated. In particular, well-oriented deposited films are observed by using X-ray diffraction technique, while the morphological properties are investigated using two different techniques namely field emission scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy which have revealed small nanoparticles with approximate diameter of 50 nm and average surface roughness ranging between 6.5 and 20.3 nm for laser energies of 400 and 600 mJ, respectively. Continuously, the optical technique applied which used UV-Vis analysis has showed cut-off phenomenon at around 339 nm. In the meanwhile, the energy band gap for the deposited films was found to be within the range of 2.2 and 2.4 eV, as a result of different laser energies.


2012 ◽  
Vol 457-458 ◽  
pp. 365-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cai Yun Zhang ◽  
Dai Yin Peng ◽  
Chuan Hua Lu ◽  
Xian Ping Wang ◽  
Qian Feng Fang

In this paper the hydroxyapatite fibers reinforced chitosan nanocomposites with high hydroxyapatite dosage (70~90 wt%) were synthesized by in-situ hybridization. The semi-permeable membrane was used to control the process of hybridization and morphology of hydroxyapatite. The compositional and morphological properties of nanocomposites were investigated by FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and transmission electron microscopy. The results showed that the hydroxyapatite were carbonated nanometer crystalline fibers with high aspect ratio (about 25) and dispersed uniformly in the nanocomposites. The high-resolution image indicated that the growth of nano-hydroxyapatite crystallites in the chitosan matrix preferred in the c-axis. The mechanical properties of these nanocomposites were enhanced dramatically and the compressive strength increases almost to 170MPa when the hydroxyapatite content is 70 wt%. The in vitro tests indicated that the composites have high bioactivity and degradation. These properties illustrated the potential application of this kind of nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering.


2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 02042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajeb Salem Hwidi ◽  
Tengku Nuraiti Tengku Izhar ◽  
Farah Naemah Mohd Saad

In Malaysia, limestone is essentially important for the economic growth as raw materials in the industry sector. Nevertheless, a little attention was paid to the physical, chemical, mineralogical, and morphological properties of the limestone using X-ray fluorescence (X-RF), X-ray diffraction (X-RD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning electron microscopy / energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) respectively. Raw materials (limestone rocks) were collected from Bukit Keteri area, Chuping, Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. Lab crusher and lab sieved were utilized to prepare five different size of ground limestone at (75 µm, 150 µm, 225 µm, 300, and 425 µm) respectively. It is found that the main chemical composition of bulk limestone was Calcium oxide (CaO) at 97.58 wt.% and trace amount of MnO, Al2O3, and Fe2O3 at 0.02%, 0.35%, and 0.396% respectively. XRD diffractograms showed characteristic peaks of calcite and quartz. Furthermore, main FTIR absorption bands at 1,419, 874.08 and 712.20 cm-1 indicated the presence of calcite. The micrographs showed clearly the difference of samples particle size. Furthermore, EDS peaks of Ca, O, and C elements confirmed the presence of CaCO3 in the samples.


2011 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 267-270
Author(s):  
Shi Min Liu ◽  
Wan Yu Ding ◽  
Wei Wei Jiang ◽  
Wei Ping Chai

Nanocrystalline SnO2 powder has been synthesized via direct precipitation method starting from Sn, HNO3, HCl, and NH4OH. Thermal properties, crystal structural and morphological properties of the precursor and SnO2 powder were investigated using simultaneous thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The results indicated that the precursor was SnO2 rather than Sn(OH)2 or Sn(OH)4. On the basis of the precursor, well crystallized SnO2 powder with 4-5 nm in diameter was obtained, after calcined at 350 °C for 2 h.


2008 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 482-486
Author(s):  
Claudinei dos Santos ◽  
Pedro H.B. Prado ◽  
Fernando dos Santos Ortega

Gelcasting is a novel method of forming ceramics and has been increasingly employed in preparing complex-shaped, near-net-shape advanced materials. In this work, alumina, zirconia and alumina-zirconia bioceramics were shaped by gelcasting, using MAM-MBAM monomer system, with subsequent sintering and characterization. High purity tetragonal ZrO2 (3mol%Y2O3) and .Al2O3 powders were used as starting powders. Powder mixture containing 80 wt.% of alumina and 20 wt.% of tetragonal zirconia were obtained by milling/homogenization. In all cases, the suspension obtained had at least 55 vol.% solid loading. Ceramic bodies were demolded, dried and characterized by green relative density. The compacts were sintered in air at 1550 and 15750C, for 120 minutes, with controlled heating-rate to facilitate organic compounds removal. Sintered samples were characterized by relative density, and analyzed by X-Ray diffraction and scanning electronic microscopy. Hardness and fracture toughness were determined using Vicker’s indentation method.


2021 ◽  
pp. 3858-3870
Author(s):  
M. F. A. Alias ◽  
H. A. Abdulrahman

In this work, a (CdO)0.94:(In2O3)0.06 film was developed on a glass substrate using Q- switching pulse laser beam (Nd:YAG; wavelength 1064 nm). The quantitative elemental analysis of the (CdO)0.94:(In2O3)0.06 thin film was achieved using energy dispersive X- ray diffraction (EDX). The topological and morphological properties of the deposited thin film were investigated using atomic force microscope (AFM) and field emission scan electron microscopy (FESEM). The I-V characteristic and Hall effect of (CdO)0.94 :(In2O3)0.06 thin films were used  to  study the electrical properties. The gas sensor properties of the film prepared on n-Si were investigated for oxidization and reduction gases.


2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ruzic ◽  
J. Stasic ◽  
S. Markovic ◽  
K. Raic ◽  
D. Bozic

The copper alloy with 7vol.% ZrB2 examined in this study was consolidated via powder metallurgy processing (PM) by combining mechanical alloying and hot pressing process. Structural changes, morphological properties and elemental analysis of the hotpressed samples were studied as a function of milling time with the use of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS). Also, mechanical properties of the Cu-7vol.%ZrB2 alloy was investigated. Distribution of ZrB2 particles and presence of agglomerates in the Cu matrix directly depend on the milling time and show strong influence on hardness, compressive and electrical properties of Cu-ZrB2 alloys.


Author(s):  
R. E. Herfert

Studies of the nature of a surface, either metallic or nonmetallic, in the past, have been limited to the instrumentation available for these measurements. In the past, optical microscopy, replica transmission electron microscopy, electron or X-ray diffraction and optical or X-ray spectroscopy have provided the means of surface characterization. Actually, some of these techniques are not purely surface; the depth of penetration may be a few thousands of an inch. Within the last five years, instrumentation has been made available which now makes it practical for use to study the outer few 100A of layers and characterize it completely from a chemical, physical, and crystallographic standpoint. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) provides a means of viewing the surface of a material in situ to magnifications as high as 250,000X.


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