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Reversed-phase liquid chromatography shape-recognition processes are distinctly limited to describe the enhanced separation of geometric isomers or structurally related compounds that result primarily from the differences between molecular shapes rather than from additional interactions within the stationary-phase and/or silica support. For example, residual silanol activity of the base silica on nonend-capped polymeric Cis phases was found to enhance the separation of the polar carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin [29]. In contrast, the separations of both the nonpolar carotenoid probes (a- and P-carotene and lycopene) and the SRM 869 column test mixture on endcapped and nonendcapped polymeric Cig phases exhibited no appreciable difference in retention. The nonpolar probes are subject to shape-selective interactions with the alkyl component of the stationary-phase (irrespective of endcapping), whereas the polar carotenoids containing hydroxyl moieties are subject to an additional level of retentive interactions via H-bonding with the surface silanols. Therefore, a direct comparison between the retention behavior of nonpolar and polar carotenoid solutes of similar shape and size that vary by the addition of polar substituents (e.g., dl-trans P-carotene vs. dll-trans P-cryptoxanthin) may not always be appropriate in the context of shape selectivity. 

We base our present development on the discussion of Section 1.16 where a distinction was made between the entropy change of a system dS - dQr/T, associated with the reversible transfer of heat across the boundaries, and the entropy change arising from irreversible processes occurring totally within the system. As shown in Section 1.15, the heat transfer is subject to the relation 3Q < TdS whenever the inequality sign applies, one introduces the deficit entropy function 9 so as to render... 

Ductile iron has been widely utilized for various applications in human society for several thousand years since ancient China and other civilizations. It is still used for crankshafts and axle gears in automobiles, and in many other industries, such as railroad and construction today. Its distinct microstructure and versatility makes it an interesting case study in reverse engineering to demonstrate that valuable information can be extracted from alloy microsfrucfure. This case study will also highlight the roles of other subjects discussed in this chapter, such as material specifications and mechanical properties. Figure 5.8 shows the microstructure of a typical ductile iron with nodular graphite surrounded by ferrite in a matrix of pearlite. 

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