Microstructure importance

Carbon fibers Polished Small size, possibly very small volume Variable carbon microstructure Important for in vivo use lb,2... 

In summary, the effect on the pH of the bare fiber surface and the effect of the interaction between a chemical agent and a bare fiber surface are predictable. ZrC>2 seems to increase both acid and base resistance. The effect of the internal microstructure [27] of a fiber is highly process dependent and not predictable without a thorough prior investigation of its microstructure. Importantly however, all fibers, except experimental single fibers, have a primary finish some have an additional secondary coating. These modifications further reduce the predictability of their chemical resistance from their compositional make-up alone. 

Daniel, J. L. 1990. Is microstructure important to the performance of geosynthetics In Peggs, I. D. (ed.) Geosynthetics Microstructure and Performance. ASTM STP 1076. American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1-3. 

Recognition of these differences in behavior points out an important limitation on the copolymer composition equation. The equation describes the overall composition of the copolymer, but gives no information whatsoever about the distribution of the different kinds of repeat units within the polymer. While the overall composition is an important property of the copolymer, the details of the microstructural arrangement is also a significant feature of the molecule. It is possible that copolymers with the same overall composition have very different properties because of differences in microstructure. Reviewing the three categories presented in Chap. 1, we see the following ... 

As we have already seen, it is the reactivity ratios of a particular copolymer system that determines both the composition and microstructure of the polymer. Thus it is important to have reliable values for these parameters. At the same time it suggests that experimental studies of composition and microstructure can be used to evaluate the various r s. 

Microstructure. Whereas the predominate stmcture of polychloroprene is the head to tail /n7 j -l,4-chloroprene unit (1), other stmctural units (2,3,4) are also present. The effects of these various stmctural units on the chemical and physical properties of the polymer have been determined. The high concentration of stmcture (1) is responsible for crystallization of polychloroprene and for the abiUty of the material to crystallize under stress. Stmcture (3) is quite important in providing a cure site for vulcanization, but on the other hand reduces the thermal stabiUty of the polymer. Stmctures (3),(4), and especially (2) limit crystallization of the polymer. 

A typical shock-compression wave-profile measurement consists of particle velocity as a function of time at some material point within or on the surface of the sample. These measurements are commonly made by means of laser interferometry as discussed in Chapter 3 of this book. A typical wave profile as a function of position in the sample is shown in Fig. 7.2. Each portion of the wave profile contains information about the microstructure in the form of the product of and v. The decaying elastic wave has been an important source of indirect information on micromechanics of shock-induced plastic deformation. Taylor [9] used measurements of the decaying elastic precursor to determine parameters for polycrystalline Armco iron. He showed that the rate of decay of the elastic precursor in Fig. 7.2 is given by (Appendix)... 

Champion and Rohde [42] investigate the effects of shock-wave amplitude and duration on the Rockwell C hardness [41] and microstructure of Hadfield steel over the pressure range of 0.4-48 GPa (pulse duration of 0.065 s, 0.230 ls, and 2.2 ps). The results are shown in Fig. 7.8. In addition to the very pronounced effeet of pulse duration on hardness shown in Fig. 7.8, postshoek electron microscope observations indicate that it is the final dislocation density and not the specific microstructure that is important in determining the hardness. 

The evolution of material texture in polycrystalline materials remains another important microstructural consideration in shock compression. 

These experimental techniques are very important since the data generated thereby gives direct information on one aspect of the microstructure in the shock-compressed state. Measurements of this type are of the highest value, since they often put to rest false assumptions and give confidence in important underlying principles. 

One cannot emphasize too strongly the importance of direct, time-resolved experimental observation of microscale phenomena in establishing sound theories of microstructural effects under conditions of shock-wave compression. 

Eutectics and eutectoids are important. They are common in engineering alloys, and allow the production of special, strong, microstructures. Peritectics are less important. But you should know what they are and what they look like, to avoid confusing them with other features of phase diagrams. 

These three passive systems are important in the technique of anodic protection (see Chapter 21). The kinetics of the cathodic partial reaction and therefore curves of type I, II or III depend on the material and the particular medium. Case III can be achieved by alloying additions of cathodically acting elements such as Pt, Pd, Ag, and Cu. In principle, this is a case of galvanic anodic protection by cathodic constituents of the microstructure [50]. 

Modulation Spectroscopy has proven to be an important characterization method for semiconductors and semiconductor microstructures. The rich spectra contain a wealth of information about relevant materials, surfaces and interfrces, as well as device characteristics. In general, the apparatus is relatively simple, compact (except EBER), inexpensive (except EBER), and easy to use. One of the main advantages of Modulation Spectroscopy is its ability to perform relevant measurements at room... 

The study of microstructures in relation to important properties of metals and alloys, especially mechanical properties, continues apaee. A good overview of eurrent concerns can be found in a multiauthor volume published in Germany (Anon. 1981), and many chapters in my own book on physieal metallurgy (Cahn 1965) are devoted to the same issues. 

J Electron microprobe analysis. The instrument which I shall introduce here is, in my view, the most important development in characterisation since the 1939-1945 War. It has completely transformed the study of microstructure in its compositional perspective. 

One Of the important conclusions of some of the microstructure work (see Chamis and Sendeckyj [3-5]) is that macroscopic homogeneity may not exist for composite materials. That is, microstructural considerations might be required. 

Precipitate microstructures are important for the strength and hardness of many alloys [196-210]. A number of experimental [211-228] and theoretical [220,229-247] investigations have shown that the development of precipitate morphologies is influenced by elastic interactions (El) resulting from a lattice misfit between matrix and precipitates and from an externally applied elastic strain. 

Characterization and understanding of the microstructure become important after hydrogenation and hydroformylation of the nitrile rubber since the amount and distribution of the residual double bonds influence the properties of modified rubber. The conventional analytical tools have been used to characterize the elastomers. Spectroscopy is the most useful technique for determination of the degree of hydrogenation in nitrile rubber. 

The particle size of the dispersed phase depends upon the viscosity of the elastomer-monomer solution. Preferably the molecular weight of the polybutadiene elastomer should be around 2 x 10 and should have reasonable branching to reduce cold flow. Furthermore, the microstructure of the elastomer provides an important contribution toward the low-temperature impact behavior of the final product. It should also be emphasized that the use of EPDM rubber [136] or acrylate rubber [137] may provide improved weatherability. It has been observed that with an increase in agitator speed the mean diameter of the dispersed phase (D) decreases, which subsequently levels out at high shear [138-141]. However, reagglomeration may occur in the case of bulk... 

The amorphous orientation is considered a very important parameter of the microstructure of the fiber. It has a quantitative and qualitative effect on the fiber de-formability when mechanical forces are involved. It significantly influences the fatigue strength and sorptive properties (water, dyes), as well as transport phenomena inside the fiber (migration of electric charge carriers, diffusion of liquid). The importance of the amorphous phase makes its quantification essential. Indirect and direct methods currently are used for the quantitative assessment of the amorphous phase. 

It was pointed out by Nieh and Wadsworth [5] that fine grain size is a necessary but insufficient condition for HSRS. This conclusion resulted from the observation that many fine-grained composites are not superplastic at high strain rates. Evidently, in addition to grain size, microstructural factors, such as detailed structure and chemical composition at the reinforcement-matrix interfaces and grain boundaries, may play important roles. 

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