Braking radiation

Brems-futter, n. brake lining, -leistung, /. brake horsepower, -atrahlen, f.pl. rays due to retarding of particles, -strahlung, /. radiation due to retarding of particles (usually continuous radiation). 

Wear of medical devices and biomaterials can affect quality of life. Wear of tooth fillings, artificial joints and heart valves can be inconvenient, costly (more frequent replacement) or even life-threateiiiiig (premature breakdowns). Wear of components can also cause accidents. Worn brakes and tires can cause automobile accidents, worn electrical cords can result in electrocution and fires and worn out seals can lead to radiation leaks at nuclear power plants. 

The undesirable properties of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, i.e., softening at high temperatures and flow under pressure, which limit their use at elevated temperamres have been reduced by cross-linking with EB radiation. The cross-linked polyurethane shows good mechanical properties and also displays good resistance to aggressive chemicals, e.g., brake fluid [432 35]. 

Bremsstrahlung is emitted by an electron that is accelerated in the attractive force field of the positively charged nucleus. The electron follows a hyperbolic path with a curvature depending on its distance to the nucleus. During the acceleration it emits radiation called bremsstrahlung (literal translation braking radiation ) which gives a... 

German for braking radiation , as it is emitted when the electrons are braked by the solid. The complete spectrum from a copper target as a function of accelerating voltage is shown in Figure 2.2. It is clear that the characteristic radiation is far more intense than the continuous, and it is used almost exclusively in high resolution diffractometiy. 

Others Phosphate esters Silicone oils Halogenated fluids Polyphenyl ethers Fire resistant hydraulic fluids, gas turbine oils High temperature hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, compressor oils Extremely fire-resistant hydraulic oils Radiation-resistant, heat transfer fluids... 

Potassium titanate has a high refractive index and a low thermal conductivity. Moreover, its size is in the right range to scatter infrared radiation. Thus it has potential use as an insulating and ir-reflective material. Other potential applications of potassium titanate include its use as a filtration medium, a reinforcement material for organic polymers, and an asbestos replacement in friction brakes. Between 1965 and 1972, pigmentary potassium titanate was manufactured in the United States (108). 

The spectrum of emissions from a water-cooled anode X-ray tube consists of (i) characteristic lines and (ii) a background "white radiation" called Bremsstrahlung, or braking radiation. 

Bremsstrahlung is from the German word bremsen ( to brake ), and Strahlung ( radiation") - thus, braking radiation. This is characterized by a broad peak that results from deceleration of beam electrons due to scattering from atomic nuclei. 

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