STUDY OF THE COMPOSITION OF GaAsBi FILMS OBTAINED BY PULSED LASER

Методом одноосного холодного прессования были изготовлены мишени GaAsBi с содержанием Bi 1 и 22%. Из полученных мишеней впервые было проведено импульсное лазерное напыления тонких пленок GaAsBi на подложках GaAs и Si. Были исследованы состав, спектры комбинационного рассеяния и фотолюминесценции тонких пленок GaAsBi, полученных из мишеней с содержанием Bi 1 и 22%. По данным спектров фотолюминесценции тонких пленок GaAsBi на подложках GaAs определено, максимальное содержание Bi в пленках не превышает 2,7 %. Полученные результаты хорошо коррелируют с результатами энергодисперсионного анализа, состав пленок, полученных из мишеней с содержанием Bi 1 и 22% - GaAs Bi и GaAsBi. Установлено, что фононная мода LO (GaBi). связанная с нарушением упорядоченности при смешении фаз GaAs и GaBi, находиться на частоте 181 см. Для тонкой пленки, полученной на подложке Si наблюдалась мода LO (GaAs), которая менее выражена и смещена на 3 см влево, в то время как запрещенная правилами отбора мода TO (GaAs) имеет более высокую интенсивность и ее смещение составляет около 1 см относительно частоты TO (GaAs) моды тонкой пленки, полученной на подложке GaAs . Uniaxial cold pressing was used to fabricate the GaAsBi targets with the Bi content of 1 and 22 %. From the obtained targets, pulsed laser deposition of GaAsBi thin films on the GaAs and Si substrates was carried out for the first time. We studied the composition, Raman and PL spectra of thin GaAsBi films obtained from targets with 1 and 22 % of Bi. According to the photoluminescence spectra of thin GaAsBi films on GaAs substrates, it was determined that the maximum content of Bi in the films did not exceed 2,7 %. The results obtained well correlate with the results of the energy dispersive analysis, the composition of films obtained from targets with the Bi content of 1 and 22% - GaAs Bi and GaAsBi. It was found that the LO(GaBi) phonon mode of associated with disordering during mixing of GaAs and GaBi phases to be at a frequency of 181 cm. For the thin film obtained on the Si substrate, the mode LO (GaAs) was observed that was less pronounced and shifted by 3 cm to the left, while the mode TO (GaAs), forbidden by the selection rules, had a higher intensity and its shift was of about 1 cm relative to the frequency of the mode TO (GaAs) of the thin film obtained on the GaAs substrate.

SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF Sr-CONTAINING TRYCALCIUM PHOSPHATE

Sr -замещенный трикальцийфосфат был получен методом осаждения из водных растворов. Синтетические твердые фазы исследовали с помощью рентгеннофазового анализа, ИК-Фурье спектроскопии, сканирующей электронной микроскопии, энергодисперсионного анализа. Надосадочная жидкость была исследована на наличие ионов Ca и PO для вычисления Са/Р соотношения. Выявлено, что ионы стронция входят в состав трикальцийфосфата, однако не изменяют его фазовый состав. Добавление ионов стронция в исходный раствор способствует уменьшению размеров кристаллитов и увеличению их пористости. Данные по энергодисперсионному анализу подтвердили, что ионы стронция входят в состав образцов ТКФ. Но при увеличении их концентрации, полного замещения ионов кальция на ионы стронция в структуре ТКФ не происходит. При изучении биорезорбируемости полученных образцов с помощью прямой потенциометрии установлено, что образцы, содержащие ионы стронция в своем составе, имеют меньшее значение скорости резорбции. При этом, наибольшие значения скорости растворения фиксируются в кислых средах. Sr -substituted tricalcium phosphate was obtained by precipitation from aqueous solutions. Synthetic solid phases were investigated using X-ray phase analysis, IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive analysis. The supernatant was examined for the presence of Ca and PO4 ions to calculate the Ca/P ratio. It was revealed that strontium ions are part of tricalcium phosphate, but do not change its phase composition. The addition of strontium ions to the initial solution contributes to a decrease in the size of crystallites and an increase in their porosity. When studying the bioresorbability of the obtained samples using direct potentiometry, it was found that the samples containing strontium ions in their composition have a lower value of the rate of resorption. Energy dispersive analysis data confirmed that strontium ions are included in the composition of TCP samples. But with an increase in their concentration, complete replacement of calcium ions with strontium ions in the TCP structure does not occur. At the same time, the highest values of the dissolution rate are recorded in acidic media.

The process of forming welded joints by high-voltage capacitor welding

The article substantiates the relevance of obtaining welded joints from dissimilar alloys with minimizing the processes responsible for the formation of intermetallic joints by using high-voltage capacitor welding with an induction-dynamic drive. A schematic diagram of high-voltage capacitor welding is given, the physical nature of the work is described. The parts to be welded are connected in series to an electric circuit and an inductor, which is a feature of this method. The physical processes and stages of high-voltage capacitor welding with an induction-dynamic drive are described. Comparison and analysis of high-speed photographic recording with oscillograms of current and voltage is carried out. The presence of an inductive resistance in the discharge circuit shifts the discharge current relative to the voltage. Confirmation of the hypothesis of formation of welded joints in the solid phase is based on the analysis of welded joints by scanning electron microscopy. Energy dispersive analysis of the welded joint zone did not reveal the diffusion of zinc into the AlMg2.5 alloy and magnesium into the B63 alloy. Energy dispersive analysis confirmed the assumption about the formation of a welded joint under conditions of wetting of molten metal by a pulsed electric arc, followed by displacement from the joint zone and plastic deformation of the heated metal. Recommendations are given for taking into account the polarity in high-voltage capacitor welding, depending on the thickness of the thinnest element.

Structure and Content Analysis of Raw Materials for Production of Trimanganese Tetraoxide Pigment

The research aims to reveal the structure, phase, and elemental content of manganese ores from deposits—Bogach (Karaganda region, Kazakhstan) and Zhaksy (Akmola region, Kazakhstan). The samples were studied with scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive analysis (SEM-EDA), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Infra-red spectroscopy (IRS). During the research, structural peculiarities, elemental and phase content of the samples have been revealed. The mineral matter of the Bogach deposit ore mainly consists of hollandite, cryptomelane, braunite, calcite, bixbyite, quartz. The Zhaksy deposit ore includes quartz, hollandite, bixbyite, pyrolusite. Bogach ore includes (wt.%) C(10.68), O(32.00), Mn(43.26), Ca(6.36), Si(3.51), Na(0.52), Al(1.13), Mg(0.69), K(1.85). The elemental content of Mn in Zhaksy ore is two times lower. Zhaksy ore includes (wt.%) C(23.77), O(32.1), Mn(21.81), Si(10.52), Al(5.13), K(1.21), Fe(5.47). The obtained data of the conducted spectral analysis indicate that both samples represent a polymineral heterogeneous structure. Conducted research allows to conclude, that by phase-elemental content the Bogach ore can be used for obtaining trimanganese tetraoxide pigment similar to manganese ores from West Sumatera deposit (Indonesia) by top-down method using grinding with a milling tool and high-temperature sintering.

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Corrosion Behavior of Boron Carbide Reinforced Aluminum Alloy (Al-Fe-Si-Zn-Cu) Matrix Composites Produced via Powder Metallurgy Route

In this paper, Al-Fe-Si-Zn-Cu (AA8079) matrix composites with several weight percentages of B4C (0, 5, 10, and 15) were synthesized by powder metallurgy (PM). The essential amount of powders was milled to yield different compositions such as AA8079, AA8079-5 wt.%B4C, AA8079-10 wt.%B4C, and AA8079-15 wt.%B4C. The influence of powder metallurgy parameters on properties’ density, hardness, and compressive strength was examined. The green compacts were produced at three various pressures: 300 MPa, 400 MPa, and 500 MPa. The fabricated green compacts were sintered at 375 °C, 475 °C, and 575 °C for the time period of 1, 2 and 3 h, respectively. Furthermore, the sintered samples were subjected to X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, Energy Dispersive Analysis (EDAX), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) examinations. The SEM examination confirmed the uniform dispersal of B4C reinforcement with AA8079 matrix. Corrosion behavior of the composites samples was explored. From the studies, it is witnessed that the rise in PM process parameters enhances the density, hardness, compressive strength, and corrosion resistance.

OBTAINING MESOPHASE PITCHES FROM COAL TAR

This article presents the results of research on mesophase pitch production from coal tar. The preparation of mesophase pitch was carried out by heat treatment in an argon atmosphere at temperatures of 300, 350, and 400 °C. The resulting carbon pitches were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and energy-dispersive analysis. An increase in the degree of surface degradation and the number of mesophase centers per unit area was observed with an increase in the treatment temperature to 300 °C. At 350 °C, a transition from an isotropic to an anisotropic structure was observed, where the mesophase centers were about 2 μm in size. A similar anisotropic structure was observed for a sample of coal tar obtained at 400 °C, and in some areas, a layered structure was observed, which could be associated with an increase in the graphitization degree of the samples. The particle size of the mesophase increases to 3.5-5 microns. The results of energy dispersive analysis showed that an increase in temperature leads to a decrease in the sulfur content. At 400 °C, sulfur is completely removed from the coal tar pitch composition. A correlation between the heat treatment temperature and the structure of the obtained pitch was established.

FEATURES OF STRUCTURE FORMATION IN THE JOINING ZONE OF COPPER-STEEL COMPOSITE COPPER M3 + STEEL 30CRMNSIA AFTER EXPLOSION WELDING AND THERMAL IMPROVEMENT

The results of optical and electron microscopic metallographic studies and energy-dispersive analysis of the structure and composition in the zone of connection of copper M3 with steel 30 CrMnSiA after explosion welding, subsequent quenching from a temperature of 880 ° C and high tempering at a temperature of 520 ° C are presented. The change in the distribution of hardness and chemical elements over the cross section of the bimetal, the formation of martensite in melts after quenching and its decomposition during high tempering are shown.

ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF LOCAL AND FOREIGN RAW MATERIALS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TRIMANGANESE TETRAOXIDE PIGMENT

In the course of continuation of scientific research in the development of Kazakhstani technology for the production of trimanganese tetraoxide pigment, there have been proposed new methods of analysis which make it possible to investigate new nanostructural materials sourced from local deposits. The results obtained are of practical importance and serve as the foundation for developing new technologically advanced domestic production of a competitive product that is in demand both on the national and international markets. The available methods are not able to highlight the particularity and diversity of Kazakhstani manganese ores due to the uneven distribution of manganese minerals and host (waste) rock, the quantitative ratio of rock-forming components and their variation instability. Methods of energy-dispersive analysis of manganese ores from Kazakhstani Zhaksylyk and Bogach deposits have been put forward, electronic micrographs, spectrograms of samples, diagrams of normalized distribution of elements on the surface of samples have been obtained and a comparative analysis with raw analogue samples of some foreign manufacturers has been performed.

Wavelength Dependent Anisotropic Photo Sensing Activity of Zirconium Trisulfide Crystal

According to the performance requirements, either bulk or nanocrystalline form of the material can be used for different types of device applications. In the present study, zirconium triselenide bulk crystals were grown by direct vapour transport technique. The as-grown crystals and powder have been examined under Carl Zeiss optical microscope and scanning electron microscope for morphological studies which revealed the evolution of crystalline phases of the material by the layered kind of growth mechanism. The energy dispersive analysis of X-ray (EDAX) characterization confirms that no impurity is found in the resulting product except the desired material. To study the effect of different wavelength sources (Blue-470 nm, Green-540 nm, Red-670 nm) on bulk zirconium trisulfide photodetectors, pulsed photo response experiment was carried out. The anisotropic behaviour is also revealed using the same sources. Various device parameters like responsivity, sensitivity, detectivity and external quantum efficiency (EQE%) were calculated. The highest responsivity and detectivity of 81.7 µA/W and 3.56 × 1007 Jones were achieved for blue (470 nm) light source respectively.