Vacuum degree effects on betavoltaics irradiated by <Superscript>63</Superscript>Ni with differently apparent activity densities

For many current betavoltaics, beta sources and PN junction energy conversion units are separated. The air gap between the two parts could stop part of decay beta particles, which results in inefficient performance of the betavoltaic. By employing ⁶³Ni with an apparent emission activity density of 7.26×10⁷ and 1.81×10⁸ Bq cm^?2, betavoltaic performance levels were calculated at a vacuum degree range of 1×10⁵ to 1×10^?1 Pa and measured at 1.0×10⁵ and 1.0×10⁴ Pa, respectively. Results show that betavoltaic performance levels improve significantly as the vacuum degree increases. The maximum output power (P _max) exhibits the largest change, followed by short-circuit current (I _sc), open-circuit voltage (V _oc), and fill factor. The vacuum degree effects on I _sc, V _oc, and P _max of the betavoltaic with low apparent activity density ⁶³Ni are more significant than those of the betavoltaic with high apparent activity density ⁶³Ni. Moreover, the improved efficiencies of the measured performances are larger than the calculated efficiencies because of the low ratio of I _sc and reverse saturation current (I ₀). The values of I ₀, ideality factor, and shunt resistance were estimated to modify the equivalent circuit model. The calculation results based on this model are closer to the measurement results. The results of this research can provide a theoretical foundation and experimental reference for the study of vacuum degree effects on betavoltaics of the same kind.     

Evaluation of protective quality of prestressed concrete containment buildings of nuclear power plants

The permeability and sorptivity properties of the two prestressed concrete containment buildings(PCCBs) of a nuclear power plant in South China,which had been under operation for 5 years,were measured by using the autoclam permeability system.The air permeability,sorptivity and water permeability indexes of No.1 PCCB are smaller than or equal to 0.11 ln(102 Pa)/min,0.98×10-7 m3/min1/2 and 1.93×10-7 m3/min1/2,respectively,and the air permeability,sorptivity and water permeability indexes of No.2 PCCB are sma...     

Influence of argon gas pressure on the ZnO:Al films deposited on flexible TPT substrates at room temperature by magnetron sputtering

Aluminium doped ZnO thin films(ZnO︰Al) were deposited on transparent polymer substrates at room temperature by rf magnetron sputtering method from a ZnO target with Al2O3 of 2.0 wt%. Argon gas pressure varied from 0.5 Pa to 2.5 Pa with radio frequency power of 120 W. XRD results showed that all the ZnO︰Al films had a polycrystalline hexagonal structure and a (002) preferred orientation with the c-axis perpendicular to the substrate. The grain sizes of the films were 6.3-14.8 nm.SEM images indicated the ZnO︰Al film with low Argon gas pressure was denser and the deposition rate of the films depended strongly on the Argon gas pressure, increasing firstly and then decreasing with increasing the pressure. The highest deposition rate was 5.2 nm/min at 1 Pa. The optical transmittance of the ZnO︰Al films increased and the blue shift of the absorption edge appeared when the Argon gas pressure increased. The highest transmittance of obtained ZnO︰Al films at 2.5 Pa was about 85% in the visible region. The electrical properties of the films were worsened with the increase of the Argon gas power from 1 Pa to 2.5 Pa. The resistivity of obtained film at 1.0 Pa was 2.79×10-2 Ω·cm.     

RH真空精炼控氮工艺研究

通过对真空条件下钢液中控氮的限制性环节进行分析,结合实际情况,以确定120 tRH精炼炉的控氮工艺。同时研究了100 Pa真空度条件下铝镇静钢的脱氮和增氮过程。     

Kinetics of Nitrogen Removal from Molten Steel under Vacuum and Gas-Blowing Conditions

The kinetics of nitrogen removal from molten steel under vacuum and gas-blowing conditions has beenstudied during the VIM process. The experimental results indicated that vacuum affected the kinetics of nitrogenremoval in the range of 67-5 360 Pa. At 67 Pa, the rate of nitrogen removal is controlled by the liquid phase masstransfer of nitrogen in molten steel. At 2 680Pa, the limited step for nitrogen removal from molten steel is the chemical reaction at the metal/gas interface. Under the present experimental conditions, the type (Ar, CO, CO2) and quantity of gas flowed have no evident influences on the rate of nitrogen removal. The ratio of nitrogen removal of gasbubbles is less than 3 %. Based on the experimental results, the mechanism of nitrogen removal during the VDprocess with argon blowing and the other melting or secondary refining processes with carbon-oxygen reaction havebeen discussed. Some new viewpoints are proposed.     

Measurement and Analysis of Density of Molten Ni-W Alloys

1IntroductionNi-based heat-resistant superalloys are widely usedto make critical components in gas-turbine engines,suchas bladeetc.But they are very hard and difficult to bemachined,the net-shape machining of these materials isveryimportant.Computer simul…     

Characteristics of activated carbon prepared from Chinese fir sawdust by zinc chloride activation under vacuum condition

The preparation of activated carbon from Chinese fir sawdust by zinc chloride activation under both nitrogen atmosphere and vacuum conditions was carried out in a self-manufactured vacuum pyrolysis reactor. The effects of the system pressure and the activation condition (nitrogen or vacuum) on pore development were investigated. The results show that both high quality activated carbon and high added-value bio-oil can be obtained simultaneously via vacuum chemical activation. The characteristics of the activated carbons produced under vacuum conditions are better than those prepared under nitrogen atmosphere. The performance parameters of the activated carbon obtained under vacuum conditions are as follows: the pore size distribution is mainly microporous, the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area is 1 070.59 m²/g, the microporous volume is 0.502 4 cm³/g, the average pore size is 2.085 nm, and the iodine adsorption value and the methylene blue adsorption value are 1 142.92 and 131.34 mg/g, respectively. The activated carbon from vacuum chemical activation has developed micropores, and the N₂ adsorption equilibrium constant of the corresponding activated carbon gradually increases with the decrease of reaction system pressure.     

Superplastic Deformation Behavior of Hot-rolled AZ31 Magnesium Alloy Sheet at Elevated Temperatures

1IntroductionAs a typical wrought magnesiumalloy,AZ31alloyhas a wide prospect for applications inthe fields of auto-mobiles,electronic appliances and aeronautic facili-ties[1,2].However,due to the hexagonal close-packed(HCP)structure of magnesium,the ductility of AZ31al-loy at roomtemperature is rather poor,which greatly re-stricts its applications in structural fields[3-5].Owing tothe activation of non-basal slip system[6],the ductility ofMg alloycan be significantlyimproved at elevatedtem…     

Preparation of high molecular weight poly(L-lactide-co-caprolactone)(85-15)

Poly(L-lactide-co-caprolactone)(85-15)[P(LLA-CL)(85-15)] was synthesized from high purity L-lactide and ε-caprolactone using tin octoate as initiator by ring-opening polymerization, and characterized by infrared spectrum and 1H-NMR spectrum. The synthesized P(LLA-CL)(85-15) is a random copolymer. The influences of polymerization temperature, polymerization time, dosage of initiator and polymerization pressure on the weight average molecular weight and the polydispersity index of P(LLA-CL)(85-15) were investigated. The optimum preparation conditions of P(LLA-CL)(85-15) are: the polymerization pressure is less than 0.5 Pa, the polymerization temperature is 130 ℃, the n(M)/n(I) ratio is 8 000/1, and the polymerization time is 36 h. Under the condition, the weight-average molecular weight of prepared P(LLA-CL)(85-15) is 65.6×104, and molecular weight distribution coefficient is 1.15.     

Effect of the sputtering parameters on the structure and properties of Cu<Subscript>3</Subscript>N thin film materials

Copper nitride (Cu₃N) thin films were successfully deposited on glass substrates by reactive radio frequency magnetron sputtering. The effects of sputtering parameters on the structure and properties of the films were studied. The experimental results show that with increasing of RF power and nitrogen partial pressure, the preferential crystalline orientation of Cu₃N film is changed from (111) to (100). With increasing of substrate temperature from 70 °C to 200 °C, the film phase is changed from Cu₃N phase to Cu. With increasing sputtering power from 80 W to 120 W, the optical energy decreases from 1.85 eV to 1.41 eV while the electrical resistivity increases from 1.45 ×10² Ω · cm to 2.99 × 10³ Ω · cm, respectively.     

Nanometer structure and conductor mechanism of polymer modified by metal ion implantation

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has been modified by Ag, Ti, Cu and Si ion implantation with a dose ranging from 1 × 1016 to 2 × 1017 ions/cm2 using a metal vapor vacuum arc (MEVVA) source. The electrical properties of PET have been improved by metal ion implantation. The resistivity of implanted PET decreased obviously with an increase in ion dose. The results show that the conductive behavior of a metal ion implanted sample is different from Si-implantation samples. In order to un-derstant the mechanism of electrical conduction, the structures of implanted layer were observed in detail by XRD and TEM. The nano carbon particles were dispersed in implanted PET. The nano metallic particles were built up in metallic ion implanted layers with dose range from 1 × 1016 to 1 × 1017 ions/ cm2. The nanometer metal net structure was formed in implanted layer when a dose of 2 × 1017ions/ cm2 is reached. Anomalous fractal growths were observed. These surface structure changes revealed conducting mechanism evo     

Flotation performance of a novel Gemini collector for kaolinite at low temperature

How to sustainably produce bauxite by effective reverse froth flotation of kaolinite at low temperature is an urgent problem to be solved in the field of mineral processing. In this work, a novel amino-based Gemini surfactant butadiyl-1, 4-bis (dimethyl dodecylammonium bromide) (BBDB) was prepared and first utilized as a novel collector for kaolinite flotation. Its flotation performance for kaolinite was compared with that of the common monomolecular surfactant 1-dodecylamine (DDA) by micro-flotation tests. The tests results indicated that 95% kaolinite recovery was obtained using 2.0 × 10⁻⁴ mol/L BBDB at 25 ℃, which was half of the dosage when DDA obtained the maximum kaolinite recovery of 81%. At extremely low temperature (0 ℃), 3.0 × 10⁻⁴ mol/L BBDB could still collect 91% kaolinite, while DDA showed a frustrating ability. The contact angle tests indicated that BBDB could still significantly improve the hydrophobicity of the kaolinite surface (contact angle 71.7°) than DDA (contact angle only 25.8°) at 0 ℃. The Krafft point comparison tests indicated that BBDB had a much lower Krafft point (below 0 ℃) than DDA. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)-spectrum analysis and zeta potential measurements showed that BBDB was physically adsorbed on the surface of kaolinite through electrostatic interaction.     

Superplasticity and superplastic bulging behavior of ZrO<Subscript>2</Subscript>/Ni nanocomposite

ZrO2/Ni nanocomposite was produced by pulse electrodeposition and its superplastic properties were investigated by the tensile and bulging tests. The as-deposited nickel matrix has a narrow grain size distribution with a mean grain size of 45 nm. A maximum elongation of 605% was observed at 723 K and a strain rate of 1.67×10-3s-1 by tensile test. Superplastic bulging tests were subsequently performed using dies with diameters of 1 mm and 5 mm respectively based on the optimal superplastic forming temperature. The effects of forming temperature and gas pressure on bulging process were experimentally investigated. The results indicated that ZrO2/Ni nanocomposite samples can be readily bulged at 723 K with H/d value (defined as dome apex height over the die diameter) larger than 0.5, indicating that the nanocomposite has good bulging ability. SEM and TEM were used to examine the microstructure of the as-deposited and bulged samples. The observations showed that significant grain coarsening occurs during superplastic bulging, and the microstructure is found to depend on the forming temperature.     

淀粉酶催化反应的最适温度的微量量热法

用热活性检测仪测定了淀粉在低温淀粉酶催化作用下、不同温度时催化反应的热功率－时间曲线,用热动力学理论和对比进度法对曲线进行处理,得到了酶催化反应的米凯利斯常数（Michoelis）(Km)和最大速率（Vmax）,用计算机处理得到了Km－T的关系式Km＝2×10^-7T³-1.9×10^-4T²+6.284×10^-2T-6.746,进而求出了酶催化反应的最适温度T＝313.53K.     

The modification behaviour for Si implanted PET

Polymeric solids have low density, high ability to form intricate shapes, versatile electronic properties and low manufacturing cost. However their uses are still limited by their inherent softness and unexpected dielectric properties. In order to enhance their electrical and mechanical properties, ion implantation techniques have been explored[1—3]. Recent studies have shown that ion implantation is very effective for improving surface properties of polymers such as surface hardness and wear…     

中深层地埋管换热器取热稳定性及热影响半径

为研究中深层地埋管换热器的取热稳定性及其热影响半径,建立了非稳态数值传热模型,基于有限差分法将控制方程离散求解,通过示范工程现场实测数据验证数值求解结果的正确性。在此基础上,研究长期运行下中深层套管式地埋管换热器的出水温度以及岩土的温度变化,并对影响中深层套管式地埋管换热器热扰的参数进行了敏感性分析。结果表明：经过15 a运行,中深层套管式地埋管换热器的出水温度较为稳定,从第11 a开始出水温度基本处于准稳态阶段,其周围核心取热区域的岩土最大温降比例仅为6.5%;随岩土热扩散率的增加,中深层地埋管换热器的热影响半径在前期增加速率较快,而后期较慢,当热扩散率a由1.43×10^-6 m²/s增加到2.01×10^-6 m²/s时,热影响半径r由82.69 m增加到99.23 m,增加率为20%,两者之间的关系呈指数规律变化,并且满足关系式r=-151.99×exp[-a/(5.14×10^-7)]+98.14,其中R²=0.97。本研究对中深层地埋管换热器的设计具...     

气-液与气体工质热声发动机性能对比

为了降低热声发动机的谐振频率并增大压比,建立采用U形谐振管的驻波型热声发动机.将液柱引入U形谐振管,与热声核部分的气体工质形成气-液耦合振动系统.采用水作为液柱,将氮气和氦气分别作为气体工质,进行气-液工质耦合振动与单纯气体工质热声发动机性能的对比实验.实验结果表明,无论氮-水还是氦-水耦合振动热声发动机系统均获得了低于8 Hz的谐振频率,气-液耦合振动系统的谐振频率明显低于单纯气体系统;采用气-液耦合振动能够获得比单纯气体系统更大的压比.采用气-液耦合振动实现的低谐振频率和大压比对于改善热声驱动脉管制冷系统在深低温区的制冷性能是有利的.     

High Efficieney Synthesis of Isotaetie Polypropylene and Linear Polyethylene Using a New C2-symmetrie Carbon-bridged Zireonoeene Catalyst

Ansa-Cyclohexyl-bis（4,5,6,7-tertrahydro-l-indenyl） zirconium dichloride （5） was used as catalyst for propylene and ethylene polymerization together with methyl aluminoxane （MAO） as the cocatalyst. Isotactic polypropylene （PP） was obtained with the highest activity of 6.37× 107g PP （molZr）^-1h^-1. The mesomeso （mmmmm） pentads sequence content of PP was determined by 13C NMR spectroscopy. The dependence of the microstructure on the reaction temperature and the AI/Zr molar ratio was examined and the catalytic activity of complex 5 was compared with that of the similar ansa-zirconocene 3. The high activity of the new zirconocene 5 for propylene isospectic polymerization at high temperature （60℃） is the result of its unique bridged-group structure. Complex 5/MAO displays also high catalytic activity of 0.46× 10^6 to 9.87× 10^6g PE（molZr）^-h^-in the homo-polymerization of ethylene, The visometric molecular weight of PE ranges from 0.97×10^4 to 11.16×10^4 g.mol^- under the given conditions.^13C NMR spectroscopy analysis proves the PE to be linear polyethylene （LPE）.     

Temperature effect on the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under UV-vis light irradiation

PTA sol was prepared using titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄), hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and ammonia (NH₃·H₂O), and then stable anatase-TiO₂ hydrosol was synthesized by refluxing the PTA sol at 100 °C. It was found that TiO₂ hydrosol can efficiently photo-degrade methyl orange (MO) under UV-vis light irradiation. Photocatalytic reactions at the temperature of 38 to 100 °C all followed pseudo-first-order rate law, and the temperature had a great effect on the reaction rate. The rate constants increased by about 6 times from 3.52×10^?4 to 2.17×10^?3 min^?1 when the temperature was adjusted from 38 to 100 °C. Consequently, this photocatalytic course can be accelerated by using the infrared light of solar energy to increase the temperature of the photo-catalytic reaction, it should be a potential way to make full use of solar light in photocatalysis in practice.     

Experimental studies of N~+ implantation into CVD diamond thin films

The effects of N+ implantation under various conditions on CVD diamond films were analyzed with Raman spectroscopy, four-point probe method, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rutherford backseattering spectroscopy (RBS), ultraviolet photoluminescence spectroscopy (UV-PL), Fourier transformation infrared absorption spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that the N+ implantation doping without any graphitization has been successfully realized when 100 keV N+ ions at a dosage of 2 × 1016 cm-2 were implanted into diamond films at 550℃ . UV-PL spectra indicate that the implanted N+ ions formed an electrically inactive deep-level impurity in diamond films. So the sheet resistance of the sample after N+ implantation changed little. Carbon nitride containing C≡N covalent bond has been successfully synthesized by 100 keV, 1.2×1018 N/cm2 N+ implantation into diamond films. Most of the implanted N+ ions formed C≡N covalent bonds with C atoms. The others were free state nitroge