Dissimilar metal joining between Al and Cu is effective for reducing the weight cost of electrical components. In this study, dissimilar lap pure to with an Al-Ni filler material was conducted using tungsten inert gas (TIG) arc brazing, effect Ni on joint strength associated microstructure intermetallic compound (IMC) layer at interface examined. The addition effectively increased interfacial j...

BACKGROUND Few studies have investigated trace elements (TE) in human intervertebral disc (IVD) tissue. Trace element presence can have diverse meanings: essential TE show the metabolic modalities of the tissue, while environmentally-related TE indicate pollution and tissue-specific absorption and accumulation. IVD is a highly specific compartment with impaired communication with adjacent bone....

In this paper we demonstrate the utility of differential scanning calorimetry for investigating the thermodynamics and kinetics of a broad range of thin film reactions. We begin by describing differential scanning calorimeters and the preparation of thin film samples. We then cite a number of examples that illustrate how enthalpies of crystallization, heats of formation and enthalpies of interf...