Development of Piezo-Spectroscopic Techniques for Nano-Scale Stress Analysis in the Scanning Electron Microscope of Zirconia Bioceramics Based on Rare-Earth Fluorescence

2006 ◽  
Vol 309-311 ◽  
pp. 1215-1218
Author(s):  
Kiyotaka Yamada ◽  
Junji Ikeda ◽  
Giuseppe Pezzotti
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Spectral Shift ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Rare Earth Ion ◽  
Fluorescent Band ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Scanning Electron

The electro-stimulated luminescence spectrum of a rare-earth ion added to zirconia (ZrO2) lattice was investigated with the aim of using it as a sensor for nano-scale stress (fluorescence piezo-spectroscopy) and phase transformation assessments in a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). In this paper, the selected rare-earth fluorescent ion Eu, added to ZrO2 as a raw oxide powder (Eu2O3) before sintering (in the amount of 1.0 wt. %). Spectroscopic results indicated that the spectral shift of some fluorescent band of the selected rare-earth ion was sensitive to residual stress and that the electron-stimulated spectra of Eu2O3-doped ZrO2 in its tetragonal and monoclinic polymorphs were different to each other. Based on these findings, the luminescent substance can be useful as a “stress and phase transformation sensor”, in order to clarify the elementary mechanisms behind synthetic ZrO2.

Effect of the Neodymium Content on Mechanical Properties of the Electro-Brush Plated Nano-Al2O3/Ni Composite Coating

2012 ◽  
Vol 525-526 ◽  
pp. 277-280
Author(s):  
Guo Jin ◽  
Xiu Fang Cui ◽  
Er Bao Liu ◽  
Qing Fen Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Composite Coating ◽  
Nanoindentation Test ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Small Cracks ◽  
Scanning Electron

The effect of the neodymium content on mechanical properties of the electro-brush plated nanoAl2O3/Ni composite coating was investigated in this paper. The microstructure and phase structure were studied with scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The hardness and abrasion properties of several coatings with different neodymium content were studied by nanoindentation test and friction / wear experiment. Results show that the coatings are much finer and more compact when the neodymium was added, and the hardness and abrasion property of the coatings with neodymium were improved obviously. Besides, the small cracks conduced by the upgrowth stress in the coatings were ameliorated when the rare earth neodymium was added. The improvement mechanism was further discussed.

Micro-Structural Studies of Leached SON-68-Type Glasses

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Ollier ◽  
G. Panczer ◽  
B. Champagnon ◽  
P. Jollivet
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Rare Earth Element ◽  
Earth Element ◽  
The Other ◽  
Structural Studies ◽  
Microscopic Features ◽  
Precipitated Phases ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract Two types of borosilicate leached SON68-type glasses were studied, one doped with uranium and the other with rare-earth element (Nd, Eu). Photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence properties of U doped samples have been correlated to microscopic features of the corroded glass. Nuclear analysis, Electronic Microprobe and Scanning Electron Microscope investigations revealed the heterogeneous composition of the gels with differentiated phases. Enriched U phases (crystallised or not) and phosphorus precipitated phases in rare earth gel have been detected.

Scanning Electron Microscope-Cathodoluminescence Analysis of Rare-Earth Elements in Magnets

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susumu Imashuku ◽  
Kazuaki Wagatsuma ◽  
Jun Kawai
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Hydrochloric Acid ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Luminescence Spectra ◽  
Ndfeb Magnet ◽  
Ndfeb Magnets ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractScanning electron microscope-cathodoluminescence (SEM-CL) analysis was performed for neodymium–iron–boron (NdFeB) and samarium–cobalt (Sm–Co) magnets to analyze the rare-earth elements present in the magnets. We examined the advantages of SEM-CL analysis over conventional analytical methods such as SEM-energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy and SEM-wavelength-dispersive X-ray (WDX) spectroscopy for elemental analysis of rare-earth elements in NdFeB magnets. Luminescence spectra of chloride compounds of elements in the magnets were measured by the SEM-CL method. Chloride compounds were obtained by the dropwise addition of hydrochloric acid on the magnets followed by drying in vacuum. Neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium were separately detected in the NdFeB magnets, and samarium was detected in the Sm–Co magnet by the SEM-CL method. In contrast, it was difficult to distinguish terbium and dysprosium in the NdFeB magnet with a dysprosium concentration of 1.05 wt% by conventional SEM-EDX analysis. Terbium with a concentration of 0.02 wt% in an NdFeB magnet was detected by SEM-CL analysis, but not by conventional SEM-WDX analysis. SEM-CL analysis is advantageous over conventional SEM-EDX and SEM-WDX analyses for detecting trace rare-earth elements in NdFeB magnets, particularly dysprosium and terbium.

Investigation of Rare-Earth Salt Refiner on Purifying Effect of Impure Red Copper

2014 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 436-439
Author(s):  
Bao Jun Han
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Effect Mechanism ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
The Rare Earth

A method to fabricate a new kind rare earth salt refiner for purifying impure red copper was introduced in present paper, and the application of which on deoxidization, conductivity and mechanical properties of impure red copper were also inspected by composition analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and mechanical properties test technologies. The effect mechanism of the rare earth salt refiner on the performance of red copper was discussed in detail in this paper.

INSULATING 211 PHASE-SUPERCONDUCTING 123 PHASE TRANSFORMATION IN THE YBaCuO SYSTEM

1991 ◽  
Vol 05 (17) ◽  
pp. 1139-1145
Author(s):  
C. Y. HUANG ◽  
B. H. LOO ◽  
M. K. WU
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Raman Scattering ◽  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Magnetic Data ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electrical Resistance Measurements ◽  
Scanning Electron

We have studied the conversion of insulating Y 2 BaCuO 5 to superconducting YBa 2 Cu 3 O x by means of Raman scattering, magnetization and electrical resistance measurements, scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction methods. The magnetic data show that as high as 12% of the conversion can be achieved.

The Influence of Holmium on the Microstructure and Hardness of Mg-Nd-Gd-Zn-Zr Alloys

2017 ◽  
Vol 740 ◽  
pp. 48-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosli Ahmad ◽  
N.R. Shahizan ◽  
M.B.A. Asmael ◽  
Ashraf M.M. Elaswad
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Vickers Hardness Test ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Zr Alloys

The influence of holmium on the microstructure and hardness of Mg-Nd-Gd-Zn-Zr alloys were investigated. Conventional casting methods are used to produce the alloys. All the results were characterized by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the Vickers hardness test to highlight the influence of holmium addition. The addition of 2.0 wt.% holmium leads to the combination of rare earth elements which formed Mg-Zn-Nd-Ho phase. The results have shown the addition of Ho improved the microstructure and hardness of Mg-Nd-Gd-Zn-Zr alloys. By adding grain size of 2.0 wt.% holmium had reduced by 18.43%, while the volume fraction increased by 7.34%. The Vickers hardness value improved 6.18% due to the grain refine and volume fraction precipitates. The 2.0 wt.% holmium addition showed a positive result in microstructure and hardness value.

Investigate of Phase Compositions and Microstructure of MgO-C through In Situ Nitride

2014 ◽  
Vol 881-883 ◽  
pp. 914-917
Author(s):  
Xiao Jun Zhang ◽  
Nai Peng ◽  
Cheng Ji Deng ◽  
Hong Xi Zhu ◽  
Wen Jie Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this paper, the phase compositions and microstructure of MgO-C samples containing Si powder in N2sintered at 1350-1500°C were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The α-Si3N4, β-Si3N4, MgSiN2and SiC phases have formed together with MgO and C phases in the sintered samples. The morphologies of β-Si3N4crystals were almost in the shape of rod-like through the α-β phase transformation of Si3N4by Mg-Si-O-N and silicon liquid. The morphologies of α-Si3N4crystals were in the shape of equiaxed. The morphology of MgSiN2crystals was in the shape of polyhedron with the size of 5 μm.

Advanced Nano-Scale Metrology for the Characterization of Ceramic Materials in the Scanning Electron Microscope

2008 ◽  
Vol 606 ◽  
pp. 93-101
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Pezzotti ◽  
Atsuo Matsutani ◽  
Maria Chiara Munisso ◽  
Wen Liang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Ceramic Materials ◽  
Hybrid Device ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Domain Structures ◽  
Fast Screening ◽  
Scanning Electron

With the proliferation of several types and classes of high performance ceramic materials, the screening, evaluation and integration of new materials into structures and devices require a new and more effective approach. Evaluation on the nano-scale of the mechanical characteristics of new ceramic materials requires multiple complementary metrology tools. We report here about an advanced metrology tool, cathodoluminescence (CL) spectroscopy, which has a potential to rapidly screen and evaluate residual stress characteristics in advanced ceramic materials and structures. Nano-scale stress measurements are made in situ into an integrated metrology vacuum chamber in a field-emission gun scanning electron microscope (FEG-SEM). Complementing this tool, we also describe a new image analysis based on CL emission for fast screening and ranking of domain structures in ferroelastic ceramics. The end result of this paper is to show how crystallographic and mechanical characteristics of ceramics can be quantitatively characterized in a hybrid device combining electro-stimulated imaging and spectroscopic outputs.

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