Electron-beam melting and centrifugal splat-quenching technique for rapid solidification of titanium alloys

An electron-beam melting and centrifugal splat-quenching technique for the production of microflakes of Ti-6A1-4V (wt%) alloy quenched at an average cooling rate of about 105 K sec–1 is described. The effect of substrate angle on the shape, size, microstructure and average cooling rate of the flakes of major sieve fractions is discussed. Morphologies of particles of minor sieve fractions are dealt with briefly.

Structural effects on the vaporization of high molecular weight esters

To understand the effect of molecular weight and branching on the heats of vaporization (AH,) and their flow behavior, AH, and viscosity (7) were measured at different temperatures in the high molecular weight ester series: linear flexible di-n-alkyl sebacates and compact branched triglycerides with molecular weight ranging from 300 to 900. AHv" values (AHv corrected to 298 K) have been obtained with experimental AH, and also computed according to the group additivity method; a smaller-CH,- group value of 3.8 kJ mol-' compared to the normal value of 5.0 kJ mol-' is found to give good agreement with the experimental data (within 2-5% error). Both ester series have the same AH," irrespective of their molecular features, namely,shape, flexibility, and polarity, suggesting the coiling of the molecules during vaporization. The segmental motion of these ester series during their flow and its dependence on their molecular features unlike AH,' are demonstrated by the correlation of the enthalpy of activation for viscous flow (AH*) and the ratio AE,/AH* = n (AE, is the energy of vaporization) with molecular weight.

Simulation of the infrared spectra of N-methylformamide and N-methylacetamide by the extended molecular mechanics method

The infrared spectra of the matrix isolated species of N-methylformamide (NMF) and N-methylacetamide (NMA) and their N-deuterated molecules have been simulated by the extended molecular mechanics method using an empirical force field which includes charges and charge fluxes as coulombic potential parameters. The structural parameters and dipole. moments of NMF and NMA have. also been computed in satisfactory agreement with the experiment. Good agreement between experimental and calculated vibrational frequencies and infrared absorption band intensities for NMF and NMA and their deuterated molecules has been obtained. The vibrational assignments of NMF and NMA are-discussed taking also into account the infrared absorption intensities.

Thermal properties of 3BaO–3TiO2–B2O3 glasses

Transparent glasses in the system 3BaO–3TiO2–B2O3 (BTBO) were fabricated via the conventional melt-quenching technique. The as-quenched samples were confirmed to be non-crystalline by differential thermal analysis (DTA). Thermal parameters were evaluated using non-isothermal DTA experiments. The Kauzmann temperature was found to be 759 K based on heating-rate-dependent glass transition and crystallization temperatures. A theoretical relation for the temperature-dependent viscosity is proposed for these glasses and glass-ceramics.

Interdiffusion and Growth of the Phases in CoNi/Mo and CoNi/W Systems

Deleterious topological-closed-packed (tcp) phases grow in the interdiffusion zone in turbine blades mainly because of the addition of refractory elements such as Mo and W in the Ni- and Co-based superalloys. CoNi/Mo and CoNi/W diffusion couples are prepared to understand the growth mechanism of the phases in the interdiffusion zone. Instead of determining the main and cross-interdiffusion coefficients following the conventional method, we preferred to determine the average effective interdiffusion coefficients of two elements after fixing the composition of one element more or less the same in the interdiffusion zone. These parameters can be directly related to the growth kinetics of the phases and shed light on the atomic mechanism of diffusion. In both systems, the diffusion rate of elements and the phase layer thickness increased because of the addition of Ni in the solid solution phase, probably because of an increase in driving force. On the other hand, the growth rate of the mu phase and the diffusion coefficient of the species decreased because of the addition of Ni. This indicates the change in defect concentration, which assists diffusion. Further, we revisited the previously published Co-Ni-Mo and Co-Ni-W ternary phase diagrams and compared them with the composition range of the phases developed in the interdiffusion zone. Different composition ranges of the tcp phases are found, and corrected phase diagrams are shown. The outcome of this study will help to optimize the concentration of elements in superalloys to control the growth of the tcp phases.

Structural and kinetic studies on adenylosuccinate lyase from Mycobacterium smegmatis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis provide new insights on the catalytic residues of the enzyme

Adenylosuccinate lyase (ASL), an enzyme involved in purine biosynthesis, has been recognized as a drug target against microbial infections. In the present study, ASL from Mycobacteriumsmegmatis (MsASL) and Mycobacteriumtuberculosis (MtbASL) were cloned, purified and crystallized. The X-ray crystal structure of MsASL was determined at a resolution of 2.16 angstrom. It is the first report of an apo-ASL structure with a partially ordered active site C3 loop. Diffracting crystals of MtbASL could not be obtained and a model for its structure was derived using MsASL as a template. These structures suggest that His149 and either Lys285 or Ser279 of MsASL are the residues most likely to function as the catalytic acid and base, respectively. Most of the active site residues were found to be conserved, with the exception of Ser148 and Gly319 of MsASL. Ser148 is structurally equivalent to a threonine in most other ASLs. Gly319 is replaced by an arginine residue in most ASLs. The two enzymes were catalytically much less active compared to ASLs from other organisms. Arg319Gly substitution and reduced flexibility of the C3 loop might account for the low catalytic activity of mycobacterial ASLs. The low activity is consistent with the slow growth rate of Mycobacteria and their high GC containing genomes, as well as their dependence on other salvage pathways for the supply of purine nucleotides. Structured digital abstract andby()

用环形激波聚焦实现爆轰波直接起爆的数值模拟

利用基元反应模型和有限体积法对环形激波在可燃气体中聚焦实现爆轰波直接起爆进行了数值模拟.研究结果表明,标准状态下的氢气-空气混合气体在马赫数为3.1以上的环形激波聚焦产生的高温高压区作用下会诱发可燃气体的直接起爆形成爆轰波,爆轰波与激波和接触间断相互作用产生了复杂的波系结构;爆轰波爆点位置在对称轴上并不是固定的点,而是随着初始激波马赫数的变化而发生移动;可燃气体初始温度和压力对起爆临界马赫数都有影响,但是初始温度的影响大得多.

Efecto de densidades de siembra y frecuencia de control mecánico de malezas, sobre la dinámica de las malezas y el crecimiento y rendimiento del frijol común (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Var. Rev-79

El presente trabajo fue realizado en la finca San Miguel, ubicada en Monte Grande Occidental, departamento de Catan, durante la época de postrera del año 1993. El propósito del experimento fue evaluar el efecto de diferentes densidades de plantas de cultivo y frecuencia de control mecánico de malezas sobre el rendimiento de frijol común y el comportamiento de las malezas. La variedad de frijol utilizada fue Revolución 79. Los factores estudiados fueron: control de malezas (enmalezado, periodo crítico y limpia periódica); densidades de siembra (alta: 250 000 ptas/ha; media: 200 000 ptas/ha y baja: 150 000 ptas/ha). Los resultados obtenidos muestran que la población de malezas se ve disminuida en las parcelas con altas densidades de plantas. La diversidad de las malezas en el área del experimento está representada por la clase dicotiledónea con un total de 6 especies, al igual que la clase monocotiledóneas con 6 especies. Existió efecto de las densidades de siembra sobre las variables: peso seco de malezas, número de plantas por parcela útil y número de vainas por planta. En el caso de control, se determinó efecto significativo en la mayoría de las variables evaluadas. El cultivo presenta. Una ligera habilidad competitiva en relación a las malezas cuando es tratado con limpian periódicas. De los tratamientos con control de malezas, el mejor fue el control durante el período crítico. En base a estos resultados se deduce que es suficiente un único control de malezas sobre todo en los períodos en que el frijol común presente mayor susceptibilidad al efecto de las malezas.

Prueba de diferentes insecticidas químicos, botánico y biológico para el control del minador de los citricos en Lima Tahiti bajo condiciones de vivero

El presente trabajo se realizó en la Cooperativa Agropecuaria "Humberto Tapia Barquero" finca CHELOL, ubicada a 1.5 Km. al suroeste de Jinotepe-Carazo. El experimento se estableció en el periodo comprendido de Abril a Julio de 1995, en condiciones de vivero predominando los suelos franco­ arcillosos, profundos, bien drenados, pH: 6.5-6.7. Los 7 tratamientos fueron arreglados en un diseño completamente azarizado (D.C.A), con 20 repeticiones (plantas), para su análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba de rangos múltiples de Tukey al 5 % de significancia como método de comparación. Se probaron 4 insecticidas químicos (Filitox, Decís, Thiodan y Diazinon), un insecticida biológico (Dipel) y un insecticida botánico (Neern), y un tratamiento sin aplicación (Testigo) evaluados para el control de Phyllocnislis citrella Stainton a nivel de vivero en plantas de lima tabití. Las variables evaluadas fueron: altura de plantas, diámetro de ramas principales, número de brotes nuevos y afectados por plantas, número de hojas dañadas por planta, número de larvas vivas y muertas por planta y número de minas por hojas. El tratamiento que presentó mayor mortalidad en todo el periodo de estudio fue el Filitox=67.32%, mientras que el Testigo=l.49"/o presentó el menor valor de los tratamientos en estudio. Todos los tratamientos a excepción del testigo probaron ser eficaces para el control del minador de la hoja de los cítricos, sin afectar de ninguna manera el normal crecimiento y desarrollo de las plantas de lima tahití.

Influence of threshold stress on the estimation of the Weibull statistics

The influence of threshold stress on the estimation of the Weibull statistics is discussed in terms of the Akaike information criterion. Numerical simulations show that, if sample data are limited in number and threshold stress is not too large, the two-parameter Weibull distribution is still a preferred choice. For example, the fit of strength data of glass and ceramics to the two- and three-parameter Weibull distributions is compared.

Simple phenomenological determination of contact stiffness and elastic modulus of Ce-based bulk metallic glasses through nanoindentation

The viscoelastic deformation of Ce-based bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) with low glass transition temperature is investigated at room temperature. Contact stiffness and elastic modulus of Ce-based BMGs cannot be derived using the conventional Oliver-Pharr method [W. C. Oliver and G. M. Pharr, J. Mater. Res. 7, 1564 (1992)]. The present work shows that the time dependent displacement of unloading segments can be described well by a generalized Kelvin model. Thus, a modified Oliver-Pharr method is proposed to evaluate the contact stiffness and elastic modulus, which does, in fact, reproduce the values obtained via uniaxial compression tests. (c) 2007 American Institute of Physics.

O Projeto soldado-cidadão

Consultoria Legislativa - Área XVII - Segurança Pública e Defesa Nacional.

Violência no trânsito brasileiro

Consultoria Legislativa - Área XIII - Desenvolvimento Urbano, Trânsito e Transportes.

Un impuesto singular: el diezmo-señor y la sal en Añana, siglos XVI-XIX

[ES]Cuando a partir de 1564 las salinas de Añana comenzaron a producir para la Corona, sus propietarios se vieron obligados a pagar al rey un tributo anual por el uso de las mueras, admitidas como un ius regalia de la monarquía: el diezmoseñor. Desde entonces, todo el entramado de la fabricación y venta de la sal se organizó en torno a él. En este artículo se analizan algunas de las características de este canon tan singular que se mantuvo en vigor hasta el siglo XX.