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The carbon black in semiconductive shields is composed of complex aggregates (clusters) that are grape-like stmctures of very small primary particles in the 10 to 70 nanometer size range (see Carbon, carbon black). The optimum concentration of carbon black is a compromise between conductivity and processibiUty and can vary from about 30 to 60 parts per hundred of polymer (phr) depending on the black. If the black concentration is higher than 60 phr for most blacks, the compound is no longer easily extmded into a thin continuous layer on the cable and its physical properties are sacrificed. Ionic contaminants in carbon black may produce tree channels in the insulation close to the conductor shield. 

The distinction between a him and scale is not well defined, but it is usual to use the former when referring to a thin continuous layer of reaction product (visible or invisible) whilst the latter is normally used for thick high-temperature layer (always visible). 

Many confections are coated in a thin layer of chocolate. The latter is a mixture of chocolate, cocoa butter and other fats, blended to form a suitable coating material. This layer melts at a temperature generally in the range 27-34°C. The manufacturer wishes to coat the confection in a thin, continuous layer, and then harden this layer so that the product can be wrapped and packed with the least delay on the production line. 

As flow velocities increase, chelant attack becomes substantially worse, with the flow pattern being reflected in the form of U-shaped depressions and long tails (comet tails). Thinning continues until boiler failure occurs through a rupture of the thinned metal surface. In areas of high stress and/or high turbulence, attack is greatly enhanced and may be very localized. 

Fig. 9 Processes involved in getting a drug into solution in the GIT so that absorption may take place. Heavy arrows indicate primary pathways that the majority of drugs administered in a particular dosage form undergo. Dashed arrows indicate that the drug is administered in this state in the dosage form. Thin continuous arrows indicate secondary pathways, which are usually inconsequential in achieving therapeutic efficacy. (From Ref. 15.).

Tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) were first described in cultured rat pheochromocytoma PC 12 cells as thin continuous membranous channels that span the shortest distance between connected cells (Fig. 16.1) (Rustom et al., 2004). They have a diameter between 25 and 200 nm, a length up to several tens of micrometers, and they are extended above the substratum and not in contact with it (reviewed in Gerdes et al. 

Zeolite membranes are generally synthesized as a thin, continuous film about 2-20 xm thick on either metallic or ceramic porous supports (e.g., alumina, zirco-nia, quartz, siHcon, stainless steel) to enhance their mechanical strength. Typical supported membrane synthesis follows one of two common growth methods (i) in situ crystallization or (ii) secondary growth. Figure 10.2 shows the general experimental procedure for both approaches. 

The oil sands from the Athabasca deposits are a mixture of sand grains, water, and high-viscosity crude hydrocarbon called bitumen. At room temperature, bitumen is a semisolid, but will convert to a viscous liquid at about 300°F (149°C). Sand grains are about 0.075 to 0.25 mm in diameter with small amounts of attached clay. The grains are all in direct contact and wet with a thin continuous sheetlike layer of water. Bitumen fills the void between the wetted sand grains and forms a continuous phase through the pores. Bitumen is about 17% to 18% of the mass. The composition of Athabasca oil sand bitumen is provided in TABLE 12-6. 

Edible film and coating is defined as a thin, continuous layer of edible material used as a coating or as a film placed between food components to provide a barrier to mass transfer (Balasubramaniam et al., 1997 Guilbert et al., 1997). These films/coatings have the potential to replace conventional packaging in some applications. Starches such as potato starch, cellulose... 

Route of administration A measured quantity of Regranex Gel should be spread evenly over the ulcerated area once daily to yield a thin continuous layer. The site(s)... 

Because of their ability to form relatively thin continuous films in conjection with their hydro-phobic nature, waxes are used extensively as a protective coating, primarily as water/moisture barriers. Most common example of this is in the use of household wax paper . This material is usually used to wrap sandwichs so that the bread and filling do not dry out. Here it is desired to keep the moisture in. Waxes are also applied in the emulified form to the exterior painted surface of our automobiles. They are utilized to prevent both water/moisture and air from contacting the painted surface. Such barriers prevent oxidation and prolong the life of the painted surface... 

The unimolecular nature of the adsorbed layer was emphasized by Langmuir, and has been regarded as an essential part of the theory. The alternative view is that the adsorption film is atmospheric in character with a high density of gas in immediate contact with the surface, thinning continuously with increasing distance until the normal density of the gas phase is reached. ... 

The electron spectra discussed were taken on woven pieces or fibers attached to double backed tape in a manner such that minimal tape was exposed. The effect of surface uniformity and density was investigated by comparing the spectra taken from wool fibers and from wool fibers compressed into thin continuous transparent films. Wool fiber or woven textile can be pressed into thin transparent films by applying pressure to moist samples between heated plates in a hydraulic press (45). 

Plasticizers and catalysts can be mixed into the liquid curative prior to addition to the prepolymer if required. They must be well blended so that there is a uniform mix. The correct weight of the curative or blend must be accurately weighed in a clean, dry container or with great care directly into the prepolymer. The material must be added in a thin, continuous stream that will form a single phase. The addition must be done rapidly. 

Several materials have commercial use as abscission agents (6). In cotton, the products Accelerate (endothall), Folex (merphos) and DEF (oxidized form of merphos) have been identified as defoliants. Amid-thin continues to be used to thin fruit set. 3-CPA and Peach-thin 322, formerly used as peach thinners, serve as reminders of the disadvantages of highly specialized markets. RELEASE and PIK-OFF are under development as citrus abscission agents. 

For applications such as cladding fire-rated bulkheads and doors in ships and other vessels decor papers have been bonded directly to thin steel sheet. However, for these purposes steel coated with PVC and thin continuous laminate bonded to steel now are used more commonly. 

Table I also shows the nature of the organic remains, as far as this could be ascertained. If the interior surface of a shard, and especially of a body shard, was covered with a thin, continuous coating of resinous material, the sample was classified as a lining. If there was a substantial, compact deposit at the bottom or toe of the vessel but no coating on adjacent interior surfaces, the sample was classified as a residue. Eight samples could not be classified because the evidence was ambiguous. Two samples from rims may have been seals used to lute the cover of the vessel opening.

Figure 9. In situ Pt L3 XANES data taken in a PAFC and PEMFC. The PEMFC (grey) are taken at 0.66 V (dotted) and 0.72 V (solid) vs. RHE. The PAFC fuel cell data (black) were taken at 0.6 (dotted), 0.75 (long dotted) and 0.85 V (dot-dashed) vs. RHE. Electrochemical cell data at 0.74 V vs RHE in H2SO4 is also shown (thin, continuous line). The regions for OH, OOH and anion adsorption are indicated.

The concept of surface plasmon coupled cheluminescence has recently been reported by Geddes and co-workers [18]. The observation of surface plasmon-coupled chemiluminescence (SPCC)[18], where the luminescence from chemically induced electronic excited states couples to sur ce plasmons in a thin continuous metal film has been demonstrated for numerous metals [18]. This technology results in highly directional and polarized emission of the chemiluminescence from the prism side of the thin film in the SPCC geometry, as compared to traditional chemiluminescence isotropic slow-glow. 

Fig. 2. Modulus of the structure factor of the (11/) and (20/) CTR s of the clean MgO(OOl) surface. For the (11/) CTR, the continuous line is the best result of a simultaneous fit of the (20/) and (11/) data. The measured (20 /) CTR is fitted with an rms roughness of 2.4 A. The (20/) CTR calculated for a perfectly flat surface is also shown (thin continuous line) for comparison.

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