Nickel-Related Optical Centers in Hpht Treated Synthetic Diamonds: Photoluminescence Study

1999 ◽  
Vol 560 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.N. Kupriyanov ◽  
V.A. Gusev ◽  
Yu.N. Pal'yanov ◽  
Yu.M. Borzdov

ABSTRACTThe results of a photoluminescence (PL) study of synthetic diamonds annealed over the temperature range 1500-2500°C are presented. For nickel- and nitrogen-containing diamonds a number of new, previously undocumented PL systems with zero-phonon lines (ZPLs) at 598.5, 622.6, 638.9, 752.1 and 877.2 nm has been found. Photoluminescence excitation (PLE) spectra for PL systems with ZPLs at 727.1 and 746.6 nm have been measured for the first time. Preliminary results on annealing behavior of the PL centers have been obtained. Of all the PL systems observed only that ones with ZPLs at 752.1 and 793.0 nm together with the S2 and S3 optical centers are present in diamonds annealed at temperatures higher than 2200°C.

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 ((suppl.1)) ◽  
pp. 209-243
Author(s):  
J.K.H. Koh ◽  
D.J. Court

This paper discusses the preliminary results of the first comprehensive survey of the spiders of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (BTNR) in Singapore. Two plots were established in each of the three zones of vegetation, viz., primary forest, old secondary forest, and maturing secondary forest. They were repeatedly sampled over an 18-month period. Sorting of the collection so far suggests that the three vegetation zones harbour rather different spider assemblages. Only ~9% of the total spider fauna recovered was shared by all three zones. The results have also yielded a preliminary picture of dominance, abundance and rarity. Although first intended to obtain a baseline for future quantitative analyses, the survey became a testing ground to modify and refine methodology so as to conduct future quantitative surveys with greater scientific rigour. Taxonomic work on the samples so far shows that the spiders in the BTNR span over 43 families, of which six families are listed for the first time in Singapore. The tally is summarised in an interim checklist of BTNR spiders. The checklist, with a total of 317 entries, shows that there are 158 described species of spiders in BTNR, of which 25 species are new records for Singapore. Another 159 morphospecies are provisionally recognised as distinct species, some of which may be new to science. Our observations during the survey have allowed us to provide a narrative of BTNR spider diversity against a backdrop of their microhabitat specialisation.


1969 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. A. Bruges ◽  
M. R. Gibson

Equations specifying the dynamic viscosity of compressed water and steam are presented. In the temperature range 0-100cC the location of the inversion locus (mu) is defined for the first time with some precision. The low pressure steam results are re-correlated and a higher inversion temperature is indicated than that previously accepted. From 100 to 600°C values of viscosity are derived up to 3·5 kilobar and between 600 and 1500°C up to 1 kilobar. All the original observations in the gaseous phase have been corrected to a consistent set of densities and deviation plots for all the new correlations are given. Although the equations give values within the tolerances of the International Skeleton Table it is clear that the range and tolerances of the latter could with some advantage be revised to give twice the existing temperature range and over 10 times the existing pressure range at low temperatures. A list of the observations used and their deviations from the correlating equations is available as a separate publication.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleem Farooq ◽  
Ruqeya Nazir ◽  
Shabir Ahmad Ganai ◽  
Bashir Ahmad Ganai

AbstractAs an approach to the exploration of cold-active enzymes, in this study, we isolated a cold-active protease produced by psychrotrophic bacteria from glacial soils of Thajwas Glacier, Himalayas. The isolated strain BO1, identified as Bacillus pumilus, grew well within a temperature range of 4–30 °C. After its qualitative and quantitative screening, the cold-active protease (Apr-BO1) was purified. The Apr-BO1 had a molecular mass of 38 kDa and showed maximum (37.02 U/mg) specific activity at 20 °C, with casein as substrate. It was stable and active between the temperature range of 5–35 °C and pH 6.0–12.0, with an optimum temperature of 20 °C at pH 9.0. The Apr-BO1 had low Km value of 1.0 mg/ml and Vmax 10.0 µmol/ml/min. Moreover, it displayed better tolerance to organic solvents, surfactants, metal ions and reducing agents than most alkaline proteases. The results exhibited that it effectively removed the stains even in a cold wash and could be considered a decent detergent additive. Furthermore, through protein modelling, the structure of this protease was generated from template, subtilisin E of Bacillus subtilis (PDB ID: 3WHI), and different methods checked its quality. For the first time, this study reported the protein sequence for psychrotrophic Apr-BO1 and brought forth its novelty among other cold-active proteases.


2021 ◽  
Vol 129 (24) ◽  
pp. 243104
Author(s):  
M. S. Leanenia ◽  
E. V. Lutsenko ◽  
M. V. Rzheutski ◽  
G. P. Yablonskii ◽  
T. G. Naghiyev ◽  
...  

1997 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. 559-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. GIBSON ◽  
X. CHEN ◽  
O. POHLAND

Transmission electron microscopy is uniquely able to extend techniques for imaging free surface steps to the buried interface regime, without significant loss of detail. Two mechanisms for imaging surface and interfacial steps by transmission electron microscopy are described. They are thickness contrast and strain contrast. The former reveals the position and approximate height of steps, whereas the latter detects stress fields which are commonly associated with steps. The basis for each of these methods is elaborated, and preliminary results are shown for step images at Si/SiO2 interfaces, where measurable stress fields have been directly detected for the first time.


2002 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 1325-1334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rogelio Ocampo ◽  
William R. Dolbier ◽  
Fabio Zuluaga

α-Fluoro-β-lactones have been synthesized and isolated for the first time from α-fluoro-β-hydroxy acids by using the couple TsCl/DMAP as lactonization agent. A detailed description of the synthesis and spectroscopic properties of α-fluoro-β-lactones is presented. Preliminary results indicate that thermolysis of these new β-lactones produces 1-fluoroalkenes.


2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (19) ◽  
pp. 16372-16377
Author(s):  
Jingjing Tong ◽  
Xueling Lei ◽  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Kevin Huang ◽  
Godwin Mbamalu ◽  
...  

For the first time, we have examined molten carbonate as a non-metal catalyst for CO oxidation in the temperature range of 300–600 °C.


2012 ◽  
pp. 17-19
Author(s):  
Tibor Feledi ◽  
Svetlana Lengyel ◽  
András Rónyai

Due to early maturation and a small size, sterlet (Acipenserrut-henus) is a very advantageous fish for intensive sturgeon farming with regard to caviar production. According to our previous observations, the growth potential of Siberian sterlet (A.ruthenusmarsiglii) is higher than that of the European one. In our experiment, sterlet and an intraspecific hybrid (Siberian sterlet × sterlet) were tested under intensive tank conditions. During the 8 weeks of the experiment, survival, growth and size heterogeneity were investigated. According to the results, there were no significant differences in survival and growth but the size heterogeneity was higher in the hybrid. It is supposed that, in our trial, the applied water  temperature range (24.0–25.5 °C) was optimal for sterlet, but was probably above the optimal range for the hybrid.


Author(s):  
E. Taccola ◽  
M. C. Parra ◽  
C. Ampolo

During the 2012–2013 excavations at the Sanctuary of Punta Stilo at Kaulonia, carried out by the University of Pisa and the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa, close range aerial and terrestrial photogrammetric surveys were tested for the first time. The aim of the test was to verify the accuracy of the site planimetry currently used, dating back also to a century ago. The 3D data obtained have allowed new data to be acquired for correcting and updating the mapping of the site.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2057 (1) ◽  
pp. 012048
Author(s):  
N I Matskevich ◽  
V N Shlegel ◽  
A A Chernov ◽  
D A Samoshkin ◽  
S V Stankus ◽  
...  

Abstract The heat capacity of lithium tungstate single crystal (Li2WO4) was measured for the first time in the temperature range of 319-997 K. The experiments were carried out by DSC calorimetry. The Li2WO4 single crystal was first grown by low-temperature-gradient Czochralski technique with weight control. The temperature dependence of Li2WO4 heat capacity in the temperature range 319-997 K was monotonic. According to results of our studies, there were no phase transitions in Li2WO4 in the investigated temperature range.


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