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Hydrogen degradation of pre-oxidized zirconium alloys
PublikacjaThe presence of the oxide layers on Zr alloys may retard or enhance the hydrogen entry and material degradation, depending on the layer features. This research has been aimed to determine the effects of pre-oxidation of the Zircaloy-2 alloy at a different temperature on hydrogen degradation. The specimens were oxidised in laboratory air at 350°C, 700°C, and 900°C. After, some samples were tensed at 10-5 strain rate and simultaneously...
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Hydrogen-enhanced degradation and oxide effects in zirconium alloys for nuclear applications
PublikacjaThe zirconium alloys used in nuclear industry include mainly ZreSn and ZreNb alloys ofdifferent chemical composition, microstructure and susceptibility to both hydrogendegradation and oxidation. The hypothetic nuclear accidents can create a real danger tothe Zr alloys and stability of parts made of these alloys, and especially such as loss ofcoolant accident (LOCA) and reactivity initiated accidents (RIA). The hydrogen degradationcan...
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Influence of High Temperature Oxidation on Hydrogen Absorption and Degradation of Zircaloy-2 and Zr 700 Alloys
PublikacjaThe present research was aimed at determining the effects of the oxide layers on hydrogen absorption, microstructure and mechanical properties of the Zircaloy- 2 and Zr 702 alloys. The oxidation was made at 350 °C, 700 °C and 900 °C for 10 to 30 min in laboratory air, followed by hydrogen cathodic charging for 72 h and annealing at 400 °C for 4 h. The slow strain rate tests were carried out on oxidized, charged and annealed specimens. The...
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X-Ray Computer Tomography Study of Degradation of the Zircaloy-2 Tubes Oxidized at High Temperatures
PublikacjaThe investigations of high-temperature oxidation of zirconium alloys, applied for fuel pellets in nuclear power plants, are usually limited to oxidation kinetics, phase transformations and microstructural characterization. The purpose of this research was to characterize the degradation phenomena occurring within oxide layer and at the interface oxide/metal, on internal and external Zircaloy-2 tube...
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EFFECT OF SURFACE STATE AND STRESS ON AN OXIDATION OF THE ZIRCALOY-2 ALLOY
PublikacjaZr alloys are widely used as materials for nuclear fuel pellets in the nuclear industry. In the case of the LOCA or RIA happen, a temperature may locally reach high values. Even if the high temperature maintains shortly, the zirconium oxides may become permeable, absorb hydrogen appearing in cooling water from decomposition reaction and crack because of formation and brittle failure of hydrides. Such model cannot so far take into...
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Oxidation and hydrogen behavior in Zr-2Mn alloy
PublikacjaThe purpose of the present research was to determine the oxidation and hydrogenation behavior in the new Zr-2Mn alloy. The oxidation of alloy was performed at temperatures between 350°C and 900°C for 30 minutes. The hydrogen charging was made for 72 h at a current density 80 mA/cm2. The charged samples were heat treated at 400°C for 4 h to obtain a uniform hydrogen profile content across the sample. The oxidation resulted in an...
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Fabrication, Microstructure and High Temperature Corrosion Resistance of Porous Alloys for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
PublikacjaPorous alloys find use in modern Solid Oxide Fuel Cells as the supporting structures. As they are exposed to high temperatures (> 500°C) an oxide scale forms on their surface due to high temperature corrosion phenomena. Since the ratio between the surface area and volume is much higher than for planar samples, formation of the oxide can lead to a breakaway oxidation after relatively short times. Therefore corrosion properties of...
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Oxidation kinetics of Zircaloy-4 alloy at 673 K determined by GDOES technique
PublikacjaOxidation of zirconium alloys is a process that takes place during the operation of nuclear reactors and is essential for assessing the durability of fuel claddings. The present study was aimed to determine the oxidation kinetics of the Zircaloy-4 alloy using GDOES (glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy) at temperature 673 K corresponding to the conditions of use of fuel pellets. The tests were performed on non-oxidized...
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Nickel-based catalysts for electrolytic decomposition of ammonia towards hydrogen production
PublikacjaNickel is an attractive metal for electrochemical applications because it is abundant, cheap, chemically resilient, and catalytically active towards many reactions. Nickel-based materials (metallic nickel, its alloys, oxides, hydroxides, and composites) have been also considered as promising electrocatalysts for ammonia oxidation. The electrolysis of ammonia aqueous solution results in evolution of gaseous hydrogen and nitrogen....
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Environmental degradation of Ti alloys in artificial saliva and a role of fluorides
PublikacjaThe titanium and its alloys are potentially prone to hydrogen embrittlement, including those proposed for dental implants. The research has been aimed to assess a susceptibility to environment-enhanced degradation of the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy in artificial saliva with or without hydrofluoric acid, subject or not to cathodic polarisation. The results have shown that even if artificial saliva is safe environment, both cathodic polarization...
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Pre-oxidation of porous ferritic Fe22Cr alloys for lifespan extension at high-temperature
PublikacjaPre-oxidation of porous ferritic Fe22Cr alloys was extensively studied in this paper. Weight gain measurements and SEM analysis revealed that pre-oxidation performed at 900◦C for 40 min increased the lifespan of the alloy. A Cr evaporation study did not disclose any significant influence of the pre-oxidation process on the Cr content in the alloy. For a more detailed assessment, TEM imaging and X-ray tomography measurements of...
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Effect of native air-formed oxidation on the corrosion behavior of AA7075 aluminum alloys
PublikacjaThe microstructure of aluminum alloys plays a key role in their corrosion resistance. In particular, the presence of intermetallic precipitates differing in the potential from the alloy matrix induces local corrosion. The study presents the effect of native air-formed oxidation on the corrosion behavior of AA 7075 aluminum alloy. Various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques were used to examine the changes occurring in the...
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Degradation of Rhodamine dyes by Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) – Focus on cavitation and photocatalysis - A critical review
PublikacjaThis review evaluates selected advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) - cavitation and photocatalysis - successfully used for wastewater treatment towards degradation of Rhodamine (Rh) dyes. Reactor configuration and impact of process parameters and oxidants addition (hydrogen peroxide, ozone, persulfates) on degradation effectiveness along with degradation mechanisms are discussed. Best technologies provide 100% degradation within...
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Effective degradation of sulfide ions and organic sulfides in cavitation-based Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
PublikacjaThe paper presents the results of investigations on the effectiveness and reaction rate constants of the oxidation of sulfide ions and organic sulfides in real industrial effluents from the production of bitumens (2000 mg S2- L-1) using hydrodynamic and acoustic cavitation. The content of the effluents was analysed in terms carbon disulfide, dimethyl sulfide, and di-tert-butyl disulfide concentration. A possibility of complete...
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Advanced ultra super critical power plants: role of buttering layer
PublikacjaDissimilar metal welded (DMW) joint plays a crucial role in constructing and maintaining ultra-supercritical (USC) nuclear power plants while presenting noteworthy environmental implications. This research examines different welding techniques utilized in DMWJ, specifically emphasizing materials such as P91. The study investigates the mechanical properties of these materials, the impact of alloying elements, the notable difficulties...
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The impedance of hydrogen oxidation reaction in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell in the presence of carbon monoxide in hydrogen stream
PublikacjaEvaluation of performance of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, which is affected by carbon monoxide that pollutes the hydrogen stream, was presented. This influence was studied for carbon monoxide concentration of 125–325 ppb, which are close to values specified in ISO 14687:2019 standard. Performed studies provided crucial information for further development of fuel cell as an energy source for automotive application. Impedance...
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Impedance monitoring of corrosion degradation of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings (PEO) on magnesium alloy
PublikacjaImpedance technique based on continuous multisinusoidal current perturbation was used to explain degradation process of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings (PEO) on magnesium alloy. An obtained impedance spectrum was fitted by electrical equivalent circuit to describe properties of conversion layer on magnesium alloy. Additionally, galvanostatic mode maintained during experiment, with DC current equal to zero, allowed to achieve...
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Tetracycline degradation for wastewater treatment based on ozone nanobubbles advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) – Focus on nanobubbles formation, degradation kinetics, mechanism and effects of water composition
PublikacjaPresence of pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics, in industrial and domestic effluents causes serious damage to the environment. Classic wastewater treatment processes, in particular conventional biological treatment methods, are not sufficient to rapidly eliminate antibiotics. Typically, Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) based on activation of hydrogen peroxide, ozone or persulfate for formation of particular type of radical...
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Activated persulfate and peroxymonosulfate based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for antibiotics degradation – A review
PublikacjaSulfate radical AOPs (SR-AOP) were successfully utilized in degradation of antibiotics in water and wastewater treatment. The review discusses details on SR-AOPs mechanisms and applications for antibiotics degradation. The progress in this field was discussed, highlighting the most promising developments and remaining challenges. The applicability of SR-AOPs was summarized revealing the most susceptible and persistent to oxidation...
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Effect of wet Hydrogen Sulfide on Carbon Steels Degradation in Refinery Based on Case Study
PublikacjaMaterial degradation caused by wet hydrogen sulfide (Wet H2S) is one of the major issues in refineries. Carbon steel is the main construction material used in refineries and is subjected not only to thickness loss but the hydrogen is the major concern. H2S leads to high atomic hydrogen penetration in steel which causes degradation in the form of blistering and/or cracking (HIC/SOHIC) and stress cracking in the area of welds and...
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Ultrafast degradation of brilliant cresyl blue under hydrodynamic cavitation based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
PublikacjaThe study highlights effectiveness of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) in the degradation of effluents polluted by Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB) dye. Optimal process parameters were cavitation number 0.27, inlet pressure 1.70 bar, temperature 20 °C and pH 7. The efficiency of HC was investigated in combination with other advanced oxidation processes, including the addition of external oxidants (hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and sodium persulfate)...
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Recent advances in electrochemically surface treated titanium and its alloys for biomedical applications: A review of anodic and plasma electrolytic oxidation methods
PublikacjaNowadays, titanium and its alloys are widely used materials in implantology. Nevertheless, the greatest challenge is still its appropriate surface treatment in order to induce optimal properties, which facilitates formation of a permanent bond between the implant and human tissue. The use of electrochemical treatment such as anodic oxidation or plasma electrolytic oxidation allows for the production of porous coating that mimics...
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Advanced Oxidation Processes for Degradation of Water Pollutants—Ambivalent Impact of Carbonate Species: A Review
PublikacjaAdvanced oxidation processes (AOPs) hold great promise in the removal of organic contaminants. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced in AOPs react with target pollutants to initially form several intermediate compounds that finally undergo complete mineralization. Such observations are reported, especially for laboratory-scale experiments performed in pure water. On the other hand, while considering real contaminated wastewater...
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Methods for the characterizing hydrogen degradation of materials
PublikacjaDokonano przeglądu różnych metod szacowania podatności na niszczenie wodorowe materiałów metalowych. Zaprezentowano charakterystyki warunków środowiskowych: standardowe składy środowisk ciekłych i gazowych, temperatury, warunki polaryzacji elektrochemicznej. Omówiono metody mechaniczne szacowania niszczenia wodorowego różniące się stanem naprężeń, w tym badania: przy stałym obciążeniu, stałym odkształceniu i stałej niskiej szybkości...
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Integrated Photocatalytic Advanced Oxidation System (TiO2/UV/O3/H2O2) for Degradation of Volatile Organic Compounds
PublikacjaSeveral advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) including photocatalytic processes were studied for effective treatment of complex model wastewater containing a wide variety of VOCs. The studies revealed synergistic effects of TiO2 based processes for improved degradation of the VOCs. A peroxone combined with TiO2/UV system (TiO2/UV/O3/H2O2) with a ratio between the oxygen source from the oxidant to chemical oxygen demand (COD) of...
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Degradation Efficiency and Kinetics Analysis of an Advanced Oxidation Process Utilizing Ozone, Hydrogen Peroxide and Persulfate to Degrade the Dye Rhodamine B
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Pilot scale degradation study of 16 selected volatile organic compounds by hydroxyl and sulfate radical based advanced oxidation processes
PublikacjaThe studies of effective technologies for complete degradation of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are very important due to the high biotoxicity of the VOCs which makes the biological technologies ineffective. It also increases the risk of VOCs emission instead of their treatment when using open air biological technologies. In the present study, different types of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) were investigated for...
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Hydrogen degradation of high strength weldable steels
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań podatności stali spawalnych o wysokiej wytrzymałości na niszczenie wodorowe. Badano dwa gatunki stali S690Q i ich złącza spawane. Ocenę podatności na niszczenie wodorowe wykonano przy różnych rodzajach obciążeń w środowisku wody morskej przy polaryzacji katodowej.
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Hydrogen degradation of high strength weldable steels
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań podatności stali spawalnych o wysokiej wytrzymałości na niszczenie wodorowe. Badano dwa gatunki stali S690Q i ich złącza spawane. Ocenę podatności na niszczenie wodorowe wykonano w oparciu o próbę rozciągania z małą prędkością odkształcania w powietrzu i środowisku wody morskiej przy polaryzacji katodowej. Przedstawiono model niszczenia wodorowego badanych stali i ich złączy spawanych.
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Hydrodynamic cavitation based advanced oxidation processes: Studies on specific effects of inorganic acids on the degradation effectiveness of organic pollutants
PublikacjaThe use of cavitation in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) to treat acidic effluents and process water has become a promising trend in the area of environmental protection. The pH value of effluents – often acidified using an inorganic acid, is one of the key parameters of optimization process. However, in the majority of cases the effect of kind of inorganic acid on the effectiveness of degradation is not studied. The present...
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Effect of double thermal and electrochemical oxidation on titanium alloys for medical applications
PublikacjaThe research focuses on the development and characterization of innovative thin hybrid oxide coatings obtained in subsequent processes of thermal (TO) and electrochemical (EO) oxidation. Four different surface modifications were investigated and the microstructure was determined, the mechanical, chemical and biological properties of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy were assessed using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray dispersion analysis,...
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Montmorillonite as the catalyst in oxidation of limonene with hydrogen peroxide and in isomerization of limonene
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Synergy between AgInS2 quantum dots and ZnO nanopyramids for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and phenol degradation
PublikacjaDespite the unique properties of single semiconductor nanomaterials and quantum dots, poor photocatalytic activity has characterized them and the fabrication of nanocomposites has become necessary to enhance their photocatalytic performance. Thus, AgInS2 quantum dots (AIS QDs, 4.0±1.6 nm), have been successfully prepared and loaded onto ZnO nanopyramids (ZnO NPy). The effect of the nominal amount of AIS QDs decorating ZnO NPy on...
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Hydrogen degradation of structural steels in technical hydrocarbon liquids
PublikacjaDla stali stopowych przeprowadzono badania absorpcji wodoru, mechaniczno-korozyjne przy stałej małej prędkości odkształcania, przy stałym obciążeniu i przy obciążeniu cyklicznie-zmiennym. Środowiskiem było paliwo kotłowe, przepracowany olej mineralny oraz gliceryna. Stwierdzono, iż pochłonięty wodór nie powoduje przedwczesnego zniszczenia stali poddanych działaniu stałego obciążenia ponizej granicy plastyczności oraz, że zaabsorbowany...
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Hydrogen degradation of high-strength weldable steels in seawater
PublikacjaOceniono podatność na niszczenie wodorowe stali spawalnych o wysokiej wytrzymałości przy obciążeniach monotonicznie rosnących. Badano dwa gatunki stali ulepszonych cieplnie i ich złącza spawane. Przeprowadzono próby rozciągania z małą prędkością odkształcania w wodzie morskiej przy polaryzacji katodowej. Wykonano próby przenikania wodoru metodą Devanathana-Stachurskiego.
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Hydrogen degradation of high strength low alloyed steels.
PublikacjaBadano wpływ polaryzacji katodowej na własności stali węglowej, stali o podwyższonej i wysokiej wytrzymałości metodą stałego powolnego odkształcania.Stwierdzono, że stopień kruchości wodorowej każdej z badanych stali zależał od stężenia wodoru dyfuzyjnego.
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High temperature oxidation of porous alloys for solid oxide fuel cell applications
PublikacjaW pracy proszki PI600, 317L i 430L stali użyto do przygotowania porowatych metalowych podłoży dla tlenkowych ogniw paliwowych. Po spiekaniu w różnych temperaturach oceniana była ich porowatość i wysokotemperaturową odporność na korozję. Cykliczna analiza termograwimetryczna, dyfraktometria rentgenowska i obrazów SEM były używane do opisu właściwości tych porowatych stopów. Właściwości elektryczne badano dla wybranych próbek. Wpływ...
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Effect of native air-formed oxidation on the corrosion behavior of AA 7075 aluminum alloys
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Hydrogen degradation of the 26H2MF alloy steel in H2SO4 and hydrocarbon environments.
PublikacjaSTAL 26H2MF ZOSTALA PODDANA RÓZNEJ OBRÓBCE CIEPLNEJ, PO KTÓREJ UZYSKAŁA ONA RÓŻNĄ MIKROSTRUKTURĘ ORAZ CHARAKTER PRZEŁOMU. WYKONANO PRÓBY POWOLNEGO ODKSZTAŁCANIA W ROZCIEŃCZONYM KWASIE SIARKOWYM, PALIWIE CIĘZKIM I PRZEPRACOWANYM OLEJU SILNIKOWYM PRZEPRACOWANYM.
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Hydrogen degradation of 26H2MF and 34HNM steels used in ship engines.
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wyniki badań podatności stali 26H2MF i 34HNM na niszczenie wodorowe, uzyskane po badaniach w roztworze kwasu siarkowego przy równoczesnej polaryzacji katodowej. Wykazano, że skład i obróbka cieplna stali mają wpływ na ich podatność. Efejkt ten przypisano różnej zdolności pułapkowania wodoru przez stale.
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Hydrogen degradation of high-strength weldable steels in sea-water.
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono ocenę degradacji wodorowej dwóch gatunków stali spawalnych o wysokiej wytrzymałości 17HMBVA i 14HNMBCu. Badania wykonano na materiałach rodzimych i złączach spawanych stali w oparciu o próbę rozciągania z małą prędkością. Próby wykonano w powietrzu oraz środowisku wody morskiej przy polaryzacji katodowej. Dodatkowo wykonano elektrochemiczne badania przenikania wodoru i wyznaczono zależności stężenia wodoru...
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Hydrogen degradation of high-strength weldable steels in sea-water
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono ocenę podatności stali o wysokiej wytrzymałości oraz ich złączy spawanych na kruchość wodorową. Wykonano próby powolnego rozciągania na stalach gatunku 17HMBVA i 14HNMBCu oraz ich złączach spawanych, w środowisku wody morskiej, przy polaryzacji katodowej. Wykonano badania elektrochemiczne przenikania wodoru przez membrany pobrane z rożnych obszarów złączy spawanych.
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Micro Arc Oxidation of Mechanically Alloyed Binary Zn-1X (X = Mg or Sr) Alloys
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Hydrogen induced degradation of structural steel exposed to the technical liquid hydrocarbons
PublikacjaBadano degradacje stali 26H2MF w mieszaninach węglowodorów. Badania były prowadzone pod stałym obciążeniem i przy małej prędkości 10-6s-1
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Hydrogen induced degradation of structural steel exposed to the technical liquid hydrocarbons
PublikacjaSusceptibility of the differently heat treated 26H2MF steel to stress corrosion cracking has been evaluated in the constant strain rate tension tests done at the strain rate 10-6s-1 and in the constant load tests done at the 0,98 of fracture load. The boiler fuel and the aged mineral oil at 135C and 80C respectively, have been used as the aggressive environments.
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Microstructural aspects of hydrogen degradation of the 26H2MF and 34HNM constructional alloy steels
PublikacjaPodatność na degradację wywołaną przez wodór, dwóch gatunków polskich stali konstrukcyjnych stopowych: 26H2MF i 34HNM, określano przy pomocy próby powolnego rozciągania. Mierzono następujące parametry: energię pękania, wydłużenie, wytrzymałość na rozciąganie i przewężenie. Degradację stali obserwowano w 0,01M kwasie siarkowym przy gęstości prądu 20 mA/cm2 wraz z rodzajem przełomów. Poziom degradacji był zgodny z ilością wodoru...
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Comparison of different advanced oxidation processes for the degradation of room temperature ionic liquids
PublikacjaZbadano możliwość zastosowania wybranych zaawansowanych technologii utleniania (UV, UV/H2O2, UV/TiO2) do degradacji cieczy jonowych. Do degradacji wytypowano pięć związków: HHiM, BMiM, MiM, OMiM oraz EEiM.
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Recent trends in advanced oxidation process-based degradation of erythromycin: Pollution status, eco-toxicity and degradation mechanism in aquatic ecosystems
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The use of nitriding as a prevention method against hydrogen degradation of high-strength steels
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono badania wpływu warstw azotowanych jarzeniowo na stali 34CrAlNi7-10 na jej podatność na niszczenie wodorowe. Wytworzono warstwy azotowane w atmosferach technologicznych o różnym udziale wodoru. Próbki materiału rodzimego i z warstwami azotowanymi poddano próbie rozciągania z małą prędkością odkształcania w środowisku 0,01 N kwasu siarkowego przy polaryzcaji katodowej. Względny spadek plastyczności i charakter przełomu...
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Effect of plasma nitrided layers on low-alloy steel on its hydrogen degradation
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono badania wpływu warstw azotowanych jarzeniowo na stali 34CrAlNi7-10 na jej podatność na niszczenie wodorowe. Wytworzono warstwy azotowane w atmosferach technologicznych o różnym udziale wodoru. Próbki materiału rodzimego i z warstwami azotowanymi poddano próbie rozciągania z małą prędkością odkształcania w środowisku 0,01 N kwasu siarkowego przy polaryzcaji katodowej. Względny spadek plastyczności i charakter przełomu...