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Metal Alloys (metal + alloy)
Selected AbstractsEutectic Gallium-Indium (EGaIn): A Liquid Metal Alloy for the Formation of Stable Structures in Microchannels at Room Temperature,ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Issue 7 2008Michael D. Dickey Abstract This paper describes the rheological behavior of the liquid metal eutectic gallium-indium (EGaIn) as it is injected into microfluidic channels to form stable microstructures of liquid metal. EGaIn is well- ;suited for this application because of its rheological properties at room temperature: it behaves like an elastic material until it experiences a critical surface stress, at which point it yields and flows readily. These properties allow EGaIn to fill microchannels rapidly when sufficient pressure is applied to the inlet of the channels, yet maintain structural stability within the channels once ambient pressure is restored. Experiments conducted in microfluidic channels, and in a parallel-plate rheometer, suggest that EGaIn's behavior is dictated by the properties of its surface (predominantly gallium oxide, as determined by Auger measurement s); these two experiments both yield approximately the same number for the critical surface stress required to induce EGaIn to flow (,0 .5,N/m). This analysis,which shows that the pressure that must be exceeded for EGaIn to flow through a microchannel is inversely proportional to the critical (i.e., smallest) dimension of the channel,is useful to guide future fabrication of microfluidic channels to mold EGaIn into functional microstructures. [source] Sol,Gel Autocombustion Synthesis of Metals and Metal Alloys,ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE, Issue 45 2009Yuwen Jiang Dr. Feuer am Werk: Die Sol-Gel-Selbstverbrennung ist ein energieeffizienter Ansatz für die Synthese von Metallen wie Co, Ni, Cu, Ag oder Bi und eine Co-Ni-Legierung. Differentialthermoanalyse (DTA) und Massenspektrometrie stützen einen Reaktionsmechanismus, der die Bildung von Metallen oder Legierungen anstelle der Metalloxide erklärt (siehe Daten für das Nickel-Gel). [source] ChemInform Abstract: Energy Isosbestic Points in Third-Row Transition Metal AlloysCHEMINFORM, Issue 3 2002Eugeny Todorov Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a "Full Text" option. The original article is trackable via the "References" option. [source] Reversibly Deformable and Mechanically Tunable Fluidic AntennasADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Issue 22 2009Ju-Hee So Abstract This paper describes the fabrication and characterization of fluidic dipole antennas that are reconfigurable, reversibly deformable, and mechanically tunable. The antennas consist of a fluid metal alloy injected into microfluidic channels comprising a silicone elastomer. By employing soft lithographic, rapid prototyping methods, the fluidic antennas are easier to fabricate than conventional copper antennas. The fluidic dipole radiates with ,90% efficiency over a broad frequency range (1910,1990,MHz), which is equivalent to the expected efficiency for a similar dipole with solid metallic elements such as copper. The metal, eutectic gallium indium (EGaIn), is a low-viscosity liquid at room temperature and possesses a thin oxide skin that provides mechanical stability to the fluid within the elastomeric channels. Because the conductive element of the antenna is a fluid, the mechanical properties and shape of the antenna are defined by the elastomeric channels, which are composed of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The antennas can withstand mechanical deformation (stretching, bending, rolling, and twisting) and return to their original state after removal of an applied stress. The ability of the fluid metal to flow during deformation of the PDMS ensures electrical continuity. The shape and thus, the function of the antenna, is reconfigurable. The resonant frequency can be tuned mechanically by elongating the antenna via stretching without any hysteresis during strain relaxation, and the measured resonant frequency as a function of strain shows excellent agreement (±0.1,0.3% error) with that predicted by theoretical finite element modeling. The antennas are therefore sensors of strain. The fluid metal also facilitates self-healing in response to sharp cuts through the antenna. [source] Cement Selection for Cement-Retained Crown Technique with Dental ImplantsJOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 2 2008James L. Sheets DDS Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the retentive nature of common dental cements that have been adapted for use in the implant abutment cement-retained crown (CRC) technique with those specifically formulated for this purpose. Materials and Methods: Ten regular diameter implant analogs were embedded in stainless steel disks. Unmodified CRC abutments were attached and torqued to 30 Ncm. Test crowns were waxed and cast with base metal alloy. Castings were fitted, cleaned with aluminum oxide, and steam cleaned prior to application of the cement. The cements used were: (1) Temp Bond, (2) UltraTemp, regular, (3) UltraTemp firm, (4) ImProv with petroleum jelly coating of crown, (5) ImProv without petroleum jelly, (6) Premier Implant with KY Jelly coating of abutment, (7) Premier Implant without KY jelly, (8) TR-2, (9) Fleck's, (10) Ketac Cem Aplicap, and (11) Fuji Plus Capsule. After cementation, assemblies were stored for 24 hours. Each sample was subjected to a pull-out test using an Instron universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 5.0 mm/min. Loads required to remove the crowns were recorded, and mean values for each group determined. A one-way ANOVA and a post hoc least square difference (LSD) test were done for pairwise comparison at a confidence interval of 95%. Results: The mean values (±SD) of loads at failure (n = 10) for various cements were as follows (N): Ultratemp, regular 358.6 (±38.2) (Group A), ImProv without petroleum jelly 172.4 (±59.6) (Group B), Fleck's 171.8 (±62.2) (Group B), Ketac Cem 167.8 (±69.1) (Group B), UltraTemp firm 158.8 (±62.7) (Group BC), Fuji Plus 147.5 (±69.7) (Group BC), Premier without KY jelly 131.6 (±31.8) (Group BC), ImProv using petroleum jelly 130.8 (±42.5) (Group BC), Temp Bond 117.8 (±48.3) (Group C), TR-2 41.2 (±16.6) (Group D), and Premier with KY jelly 31.6 (±24.8) (Group D). Groups with the same letter were not significantly different. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, it is not suggested that any one cement is better than another at retaining cement-retained crowns (CRCs) to implant abutments or that a threshold value must be accomplished to ensure retention. The ranking of cements presented is meant to be a discretionary guide for the clinician in deciding the amount of desired retention between castings and implant abutments. [source] Communication Between the Dental Laboratory Technician and Dentist: Work Authorization for Fixed Partial DenturesJOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 2 2006Zahra Afsharzand DMD Purpose: A questionnaire was sent to laboratory technicians to determine the level of communication between dentists and dental laboratories in specific areas of the work authorization forms for the fabrication of fixed partial dentures. Materials and Methods: A select number of dental laboratories were randomly chosen from the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) for each of the 50 states. The questionnaire was mailed to the laboratory directors for a total of 199 dental laboratories. The survey asked questions pertaining to the following areas of work authorization: legibility and thoroughness of prescriptions, patient information, choice of materials for the prosthesis, design of the prosthesis, and shade description. For each question, the number of responses received was tabulated and converted to a percentage. Results: Of the 199 laboratories surveyed, 114 (57%) responded to the questionnaire. Results from this survey suggest that there is lack of communication between dentists and dental laboratories through work authorization forms regarding choice of metal alloy, type of porcelain to be used, and choice of margin and pontic design for the prosthesis. Conclusions: Information obtained from the responding laboratories included effectiveness of work authorization forms. There were some similar trends indicated by the large percentage of dental laboratories agreeing on lack of communication by the dentists as reflected by the work authorization forms. [source] Fracture Resistances of Cast Metal and Ceramic Dowel and Core Restorations: A Pilot StudyJOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 2 2005Emine Yalç, n DDS Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare fracture strengths of teeth restored with cast metal and ceramic dowel and cores supporting all-ceramic crowns. Materials and Methods: Eighteen recently extracted teeth were randomly divided into 3 equal groups. Metal dowel and cores (MDC) were fabricated for 1 group using a base metal alloy, and served as the control. The other groups received In-Ceram Spinell® (ICS) and IPS Empress 2® (IPS) dowel and cores. IPS Empress 1 crowns were fabricated for all samples. Each tooth was subjected to a shear force at a crosshead speed of 2 mm/min on a universal testing machine until failure occurred. Results: The mean fracture strengths and standard deviations of MDC, ICS, and IPS restorations were 1101 N (361), 832 N (288), and 1137 N (367), respectively. The differences between groups were insignificant (p < 0.05). Fractures of the all-ceramic crowns were observed in the MDC group, whereas the failure of ceramic dowel and core restorations was associated with root fracture at the cervical region. Conclusions: Due to improved mechanical properties, In-Ceram Spinell® and IPS Empress 2® ceramic dowel and cores may be candidates for the restoration of endodontically treated anterior teeth. [source] Investigation of Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Al,Mg Compounds,ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS, Issue 7 2009Reimund Neugebauer The presented approach of generating composites offers new possibilities for the combination of two light metal alloys into one semifinished product of high specific strength and corrosion resistance. A test device based on the forming method of lateral extrusion was designed to manufacture metallic compounds. The created interface layer is characterized by the formation of new phases and affects the mechanical properties of the whole compound. [source] Experimental analysis of compaction of concrete and mortarINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL AND ANALYTICAL METHODS IN GEOMECHANICS, Issue 15 2001Nicolas Burlion Abstract Compaction of concrete is physically a collapse of the material porous microstructure. It produces plastic strains in the material and, at the same time, an increase of its bulk modulus. This paper presents two experimental techniques aimed at obtaining the hydrostatic response of concrete and mortar. The first one is a uniaxial confined compression test which is quite simple to implement and allows to reach hydrostatic pressures of about 600 MPa. The specimen size is large enough so that concrete with aggregate sizes up to 16 mm can be tested. The second one is a true hydrostatic test performed on smaller (mortar) specimens. Test results show that the hydrostatic response of the material is elasto-plastic with a stiffening effect on both the tangent and unloading bulk moduli. The magnitude of the irreversible volumetric strains depends on the initial porosity of the material. This porosity can be related in a first approximation to the water/cement ratio. A comparison of the hydrostatic responses obtained from the two testing techniques on the same material show that the hydrostatic response of cementitious materials cannot be uncoupled from the deviatoric response, as opposed to the standard assumption in constitutive relations for metal alloys. This feature should be taken into account in the development of constitutive relations for concrete subjected to high confinement pressures which are needed in the modelling of impact problems. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] In-situ Corrosion Studies on Wrecked Aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy in Chuuk Lagoon, Federated States of MicronesiaINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY, Issue 1 2006Ian D. MacLeod A preliminary in-situ corrosion survey of the submerged Japanese WWII aircraft in Chuuk Lagoon, in the Federated States of Micronesia, has provided information on the way in which the wrecks interact with the marine environment. The aircraft are characterised by a lack of encrusting marine organisms and are clearly identifiable. The values of pH and the corrosion potentials vary with depth and the voltage depends on the composition of the underlying metal alloys. It is possible that with additional data from these non-destructive methods techniques it will be possible to provide marine archaeologists with appropriate diagnostic tools. © 2006 The Author. [source] SmartMetals: a new method for metal identification based on fuzzy logicJOURNAL OF CHEMOMETRICS, Issue 11 2009Viktor Pocajt Abstract This paper presents a method of searching, identifying and cross-referencing metal alloys based on their chemical composition and/or mechanical properties, typically obtained by analysis and tests. The method uses a general pattern similar to the approach of a human expert, and relies on a classification of metals based on metallurgical expertise and fuzzy logic for identifying metals and comparing their chemical and mechanical properties. The algorithm has been tested and deployed in real applications for fast metal identification and finding of unknown equivalents, by the leading companies in the field. The same principles can also be used in other domains for similar problems, such as organic and inorganic materials identification and generic drugs comparison. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source] Adhesive bonding of composite material to cast titanium with varying surface preparationsJOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, Issue 2 2002H. Yanagida The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the surface preparation effects of eight metal conditioners and an adhesive system on bonding between a prosthodontic composite material and cast titanium. Eight primers designed for conditioning base metal alloys (Acryl Bond, All-Bond 2 Primer B, Alloy Primer, Cesead II Opaque Primer, Eye Sight Opaque Primer, Metafast Bonding Liner, Metal Primer II, and MR Bond) as well as a surface modification technique (Siloc) were assessed. Disk specimens cast from titanium (T-Alloy H) were either primed with one of the eight primers or treated with the Siloc system, and then bonded with a light-activated composite material (Artglass). Bond durability was evaluated by thermocycling (4 and 60 °C, 1 min each, 20 000 cycles). After thermocycling, two groups either primed with the Cesead II Opaque Primer material or treated with the Siloc system exhibited significantly greater bond strength (20·0 and 19·0 MPa) than the other groups (0·2,12·6 MPa, P < 0·05). These two systems are considered to be useful for improving bonding between the titanium and the composite material tested. [source] The effect of pH on the corrosion of dental metal alloysJOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION, Issue 7 2000G. Bayramo The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the oral environment's pH on the corrosion of dental metals and alloys that have different compositions, using electrochemical methods. The corrosion rates and the cathodic Tafel slopes were obtained from the current,potential curves. The effect of pH on the corrosion of dental metals and alloys was dependent on their composition. Dissolution of the ions occurred in all of the tested pH states. The dissolution was moderately low for samples containing titanium because its surface was covered with a protective layer, whereas the dissolution was maximal for the samples containing tin and copper. Addition of cobalt and molybdenum to the alloys improved their corrosion resistance; these cobalt and molybdenum alloys were not effected by changes in the pH. Dissolution of the precious metal alloys increased as the percentage of noble metals increased. The corrosion characteristics of dental metals and alloys are important because the corrosion tendencies of dental alloys in the mouth may cause health hazards, weakening and the aesthetic loss of dental restorations. [source] Study of the Different Types of Actuators and Mechanisms for Upper Limb ProsthesesARTIFICIAL ORGANS, Issue 6 2003Vanderlei O. Del Cura Abstract: Research in the area of actuators and mechanisms has shown steadily growing technological advances in externally activated upper limb prostheses. From among the actuators, advances include the use of piezoelectric materials, special metal alloys, polymers, and new motor applications, while the advances in mechanisms include mechanical designs based on the anatomy of the human hand and improvements in the way these components are combined. These efforts are aimed at meeting the need for anthropomorphic and functional prosthetic devices that enable patients to carry out basic daily tasks more easily and reduce the rejection rate of prostheses. This article technically discusses the several types of actuators and mechanisms, listing their main characteristics, applications, and advantages and disadvantages, and the current state of research in the area of rehabilitation of upper limb functions through the use of active prostheses. Comparisons of these devices are made with regard to the main criteria of construction and operation required to achieve optimal prosthetic performance. [source] | ||||||||||||||||