Carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced Cu matrix (CNT/Cu) nanocomposites are fabricated by a novel fabrication process, named as molecular evel process, which involves suspending CNTs in solvent by surface functionalization, mixing Cu ions with CNT suspension, drying, calcination nd reduction. The molecular level process produces CNT/Cu nanocomposite powders, in which the CNTs are homogeneously impla...

Heating of the electrode at work–piece interface zone in spot welding, leading to degradation tip, becomes a significant concern high-volume production automotive industry. By recognizing interrelationship between hardness, wear resistance, and thermal conductivity, authors emphasize importance selecting materials with suitable alloying elements desirable for achieving optimal performance weldi...

In this study, 115 samples taken from the stream sediments were analyzed for concentrations of As, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, W, Zn, Au, Ba, Fe, Mn, Sr, Ti, U, V and Zr. In order to outline mineralization-derived stream sediments, various mapping techniques including fuzzy factor score, geochemical halos and fractal model were used. Based on these models, concentrations of Co, Cr, Ni, Zn, Ba, Fe, Mn, ...

A new ionic liquid loaded silica gel amine (SG-APTMS-N,N-EPANTf₂) was developed, as an adsorptive material, for selective adsorption and determination of zirconium, Zr(IV), without the need for a chelating intermediate. Based on a selectivity study, the SG-APTMS-N,N-EPANTf₂ phase showed a perfect selectivity towards Zr(IV) at pH 4 as compared to other metallic ions, including gold [Au(III)], co...

Coal sediment samples from Okaba coal mine in Kogi State, Nigeria, were subjected to analysis for some metallic and non-metallic compositions. Of 35 elements determined by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, a number of anomalously high levels were recorded. Elements determined are Al, Si, P, S, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, V, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Rb, Zr, Ru, Ba, Sr, Y, Se, Os, Bi, Sb, Pb, Mg, ...

In this work, we employed classical molecular dynamics simulations model to study ZrxCu100-x (3 ≤ x ≤ 95) metallic glass films deposited on a silicon (100) substrate. Input data were chosen to fit with the experimental operating conditions of a magnetron sputtering deposition system. The growth evolution is monitored with variable compositions of the incoming atom vapor. The Zr-Zr, Cu-Cu and Zr...

With the growth of automobile, machinery, and aerospace industries, demand for high-performance surface coatings having multifunctional characteristics use in mechanical parts is increasing. In this study, ternary/quaternary Mo–Cu–Cr–(N) nanocomposite were deposited at different N2 gas flow rates using direct current magnetron sputtering from a multicomponent single-alloy target. The target sim...

The phase analysis of Cu-0.41%Cr-0.20%Zr alloy treated by vacuum melting + solid solution aging was carried out means SEM, TEM, EDXS and XRD. results show that there are three phases in the alloy, namely copper matrix phase, chrome-rich zirconium-rich phase. distribution size is bimodal. coarse microns scale, main components elemental chromium Cu 5 Zr, which formed during casting process not ea...