scholarly journals Metallurgical investigations of Indo-Sasanian Copper-Silver alloy coins of Gurjara-Pratiharas dynasty

Author(s):  
Meenakshi Malsure ◽  
Preeti Verma ◽  
Manager Singh Rajdeo

Five Indo-Sasanian copper-silver alloy coins were examined to determine the chemical composition and fabrication route. Based on iconography, the investigated coins were dated in the range 8th to 9th century CE. The chemical composition of the coins confirmed that the coins were made of copper-silver alloy. The percentage of silver was found to be in the range from 14 wt.% to 16 wt.%, and other elements iron and lead were present as impurities. There was no significant difference in the chemical composition from the surface to the center. Chlorine was detected in the localized green corrosion, which confirms the presence of active corrosion, and coins must be conserved by giving proper conservation treatment. The formation of unusual active corrosion compounds i.e. paratacamite was identified by the XRD, and this may be formed due to the exposure of coins to river water and soil. Optical microscopy revealed the dendritic and dual-phase structure, and the presence of dendrite showed that the coins were manufactured by the casting. It was confirmed from the optical microscopy that coins were not subjected to heat treatment and deformation. The microstructure consists of dual phases, in which the white phase is silver-rich, and the black phase is rich in copper. The morphology and chemical composition of the corrosion compound formed on the surface of the coins mainly indicated the formation of copper oxide with different morphology.

2013 ◽  
Vol 800 ◽  
pp. 375-378
Author(s):  
Jian Feng ◽  
Jin Liang Huang ◽  
Yu Xin Jia

A new kind of Mg-12Li-3Gd-3Y-0.6Zr alloys was prepared in vacuum conditions with the protection of argon atmosphere. The effects of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-12Li-3Gd-3Y-0.6Zr alloy were studied by optical microscopy, SEM, XRD and tensile test. The results show that the highest tensile strength of the alloy reaches 142MPa after aging treatment at 373K for 2h, and the best elongation of the alloy reaches 54% after solid solution and aging treatment at 673K for 2h + 373K for 2h. The X-ray analysis of the investigated alloy shows that the phase structure of the investigated alloy is β-Li, Mg2Gd and Mg24Y5.


2016 ◽  
pp. 3287-3297
Author(s):  
Tarek El Ashram ◽  
Ana P. Carapeto ◽  
Ana M. Botelho do Rego

Tin-bismuth alloy ribbons were produced using melt-spinning technique. The two main surfaces (in contact with the rotating wheel and exposed to the air) were characterized with Optical Microscopy and AFM, revealing that the surface exposed to the air is duller (due to a long-range heterogeneity) than the opposite surface. Also the XPS chemical composition revealed many differences between them both on the corrosion extension and on the total relative amounts of tin and bismuth. For instance, for the specific case of an alloy with a composition Bi-4 wt % Sn, the XPS atomic ratios Sn/Bi are 1.1 and 3.7 for the surface in contact with the rotating wheel and for the one exposed to air, respectively, showing, additionally, that a large segregation of tin at the surface exists (nominal ratio should be 0.073). This segregation was interpreted as the result of the electrochemical process yielding the corrosion products.


Alloy Digest ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (9) ◽  

Abstract Böhler (or Boehler) W403 VMR is a tool steel with outstanding properties, based not only on a modified chemical composition, but on the selection of highly clean raw materials for melting, remelting under vacuum (VMF), optimized diffusion annealing, and a special heat treatment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and elasticity. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: TS-721. Producer or source: Böhler Edelstahl GmbH.


2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 920-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Carvalho Bueno ◽  
Roberta Tarkany Basting

ABSTRACT Objective:  To evaluate the proliferation and morphology of human osteoblasts cultured on two brands of mini-implants after 24, 48, and 72 hours, in addition to the chemical composition found on their surface. Materials and Methods:  Two brands of mini-implant (Morelli and Neodent) were evaluated; polystyrene was used as a control group (n  =  3). Osteoblasts were cultured on the surface of sterilized mini-implants in a CO2 incubator at different time periods (24, 48, and 72 hours). Osteoblast proliferation was quantified by scanning electron microscopy using up to 5000× magnification, and cell morphology was analyzed by a single observer. For the chemical analysis, spectroscopy X-ray fluorescence was used to identify and quantify chemical components on the surface of the mini-implants. Results:  Two-way ANOVA showed no significant interaction between the factors studied (P  =  0.686). A Tukey test revealed no significant difference in osteoblast proliferation between the mini-implants at all studied periods; however, a difference in cell proliferation was detected between the Neodent and the control group (P  =  .025). For all groups, time had a direct and positive effect on osteoblast proliferation (P < .001). The significant elements present in both brands of mini-implants were titanium, aluminum, vanadium, and iron. Conclusions:  Osteoblast proliferation was present on the mini-implants studied, which increased over time; however, no significant difference between brands was observed. No difference was seen between the mini-implants evaluated in terms of chemical composition. Cell adhesion after 72 hours suggests that areas of bone remodeling can be achieved, thus initiating the process of mini-implant anchorage.


2021 ◽  
Vol 881 ◽  
pp. 3-11
Author(s):  
Bo Han Wang ◽  
Li Cheng ◽  
Xun Chun Bao

The bimodal, equiaxed and Widmanstatten microstructures of TC4 titanium alloy were obtained through different heat treatment processes. The content of primary α phase in the bimodal and equiaxed microstructures was measured to be about 40% and 90%, and the average size was about 9.4μm and 7.9 μm. Three types of microstructure fatigue S-N curves are obtained, which are successively descending type, single-platform descending type and infinite life type. The order of very high cycle fatigue performance is Widmanstatten>equiaxed>bimodal, but the anti-fretting fatigue performance of Widmanstatten is the worst. The grain refinement makes the fatigue performance of the equiaxed better than that of the bimodal. The second process is determined as the best heat treatment method. There is no significant difference in the life of the crack propagation stage. The very high cycle fatigue life mainly depends on the crack initiation stage. In the bimodal and the equiaxed, the crack initiates in the primary α phase of the subsurface, and the crack in the Widmanstatten initiates in the coarse α 'grain boundary of the subsurface.


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