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Use Of Electrochemical Techniques And Statistical Analysis To Investigate The Pitting Probability Of Copper, Sina Matin
Use Of Electrochemical Techniques And Statistical Analysis To Investigate The Pitting Probability Of Copper, Sina Matin
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
The development of a safe permanent disposal plan is essential for the long-term disposal of used fuel bundles. Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has been investigating the deep geologic disposal of nuclear waste which offers the optimum passive safety system with a negligible probability of release of radionuclides into the environment.
The proposed used fuel containers (UFC) for the permanent disposal of high-level nuclear waste in Canada is comprised of a carbon steel vessel coated with a 3 mm corrosion-resistant copper layer deposited using a combination of electrodeposition and cold spray deposition. Although copper is often considered to be thermodynamically …
Functionally Magnetic Gradient Copper-Nickel Material Fabricated Via Directed Energy Deposition, Vy Tran Phuong Nguyen
Functionally Magnetic Gradient Copper-Nickel Material Fabricated Via Directed Energy Deposition, Vy Tran Phuong Nguyen
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports
Functionally gradient materials (FGMs) of CuSn10 and Inconel 718 were fabricated via a hybrid directed energy deposition (DED) system. The objective of the present thesis is to determine the feasibility of manufacturing CuSn10 and Inconel 718 FGMs via DED and investigate the physical and mechanical properties and the microstructures of the resulting FGMs. The physical tests comprised of conductivity and Seebeck coefficient measurements. The microstructure analysis and mechanical testing include microscopic imaging, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and hardness test. In addition, compressive strength test was performed to analyze the interface bonding behaviors.
The Effect Of Mass Transport On Deposit Quality In Copper Electrowinning, Joseph Bauer
The Effect Of Mass Transport On Deposit Quality In Copper Electrowinning, Joseph Bauer
Doctoral Dissertations
"Roughness and nodulation of copper electrodeposits depend strongly on mass transfer conditions of copper ions to the electrode surface. Mass transfer properties in electrowinning electrolytes were first characterized. The effective diffusivity of cupric ion was measured with a rotating disk electrode in CuSO4-H2SO4 electrolytes at temperatures relevant to electrowinning, with and without additives. Adding 20 mg L-1 of chloride ion increased the measured diffusion coefficient, but commercial smoothing additives had little effect. An empirical formula to predict cupric diffusivity was generated for later use in mass transport modeling.
Boundary layer thickness information for commercial …
Investigation Of Copper Infiltration Alloys For Use In Metal Matrix Composite Drill Bits, Samuel J. Stueland, Timothy P. Markiewicz
Investigation Of Copper Infiltration Alloys For Use In Metal Matrix Composite Drill Bits, Samuel J. Stueland, Timothy P. Markiewicz
Materials Engineering
A newly developed copper-based alloy, P98-X1 was tested for compressive strength to predict qualitative performance compared to MF53, F-Bronze, CuNiSn, and CuMnNi for use as the infiltration alloy in metal matrix composite (MMC) drill bits. Ingots of each alloy were cast using an arc furnace and cut into compression testing samples using wire electrical discharge machining (EDM). The alloys were selected for testing based on solid solution strengthening coefficient and melting point. Five of each alloy were compression tested to determine yield strength of the infiltration alloy. Yield strength was determined using a 0.002mm displacement offset from the linear elastic …
Voltammetric Investigation Of Xanthate Chemisorption On A Chalcopyrite Surface, Jesse Lynn Bowden
Voltammetric Investigation Of Xanthate Chemisorption On A Chalcopyrite Surface, Jesse Lynn Bowden
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
Cyclic Voltammetry experiments have been conducted on copper, iron, and chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) and compared to mass-balanced EH-pH Diagrams. Potassium ethyl xanthate (KEX) was added to solution and additional voltammetry experiments were performed to determine the surface chemistry reactions of flotation collector in solution with these minerals. The ultimate goal of this research was to investigate the possibility of xanthate chemisorption onto the chalcopyrite mineral surface. Results of the copper mineral testing confirm previous literature studies and corroborate published isotherm data. Results of the iron mineral testing showed changes in surface reactions with the addition of potassium ethyl xanthate to solution, …
Understanding Impurities In Copper Electrometallurgy, Paul Laforest
Understanding Impurities In Copper Electrometallurgy, Paul Laforest
Masters Theses
"This work involves examining two industrial reports of methods to handle impurities in copper electrowinning and electrorefining. The first part evaluates the addition of Hydrostar, Cyquest N-900, DXG-F7, and Guartec EW to copper electrowinning electrolyte to affect MnO2 deposition on coated titanium anodes (CTAs). The second part examines the effects of anode chemistry and thiourea addition on the ductility of electrorefined copper starter sheet.
In part one, a laboratory cell was used to simulate a short cycle electrowinning cell via chronopotentiometric operation with an IrO2-Ta2O5 CTA at 40⁰C. A cyclic voltammetric sweep was applied …
Effect Of Moisture Absorption On The Sinter Quality Of Central Solenoid (Cs) Coil Pack, Zeshaan Sher Mohammed
Effect Of Moisture Absorption On The Sinter Quality Of Central Solenoid (Cs) Coil Pack, Zeshaan Sher Mohammed
Masters Theses
Fusion energy has been said to be the solution to all the world’s energy problems. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is the flagship project to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion energy. The Central Solenoid (CS), an important component of the reactor, is needed to induce plasma current, initiate, ramp-up, ramp-down, and sustain plasma in a very controlled manner. In order to achieve this, the CS coil packs must be manufactured under controlled conditions. The CS conductor is an advanced cable-in-conduit Nb3Sn superconductor. The CS cable will be made in long continuous sections but with thousands of meter of cable …
Copper Converter: Basic Research Testing With A Plastic Model Converter And Four Types Of Refractories, Arthur C. Bigley Jr.
Copper Converter: Basic Research Testing With A Plastic Model Converter And Four Types Of Refractories, Arthur C. Bigley Jr.
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In recent years there has appeared an increasing number of papers on converting operations as related to thermodynamics. This approach is a powerful, potential tool. However, the development of new ideas and changes must rely on accurate basic information.
Secondary Recrystallization In Copper, James E. Thompson
Secondary Recrystallization In Copper, James E. Thompson
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this thesis is to study the conditions under which secondary recrystallization will take place in copper. The variables considered were the time annealing, the temperature of annealing, and the degree of cold work undergone by the specimen before it was subjected to the heat treatment.
Stress-Induced Martensite Transformation In An Alloy Of The Copper-Aluminum-Nickel System, Gary D. Alexander
Stress-Induced Martensite Transformation In An Alloy Of The Copper-Aluminum-Nickel System, Gary D. Alexander
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It was intended that the alloy be thoroughly investigated for martensite transformation that would make the alloy "super-elastic," but due to the many difficulties that arose this was not possible. Attempts to grow a single crystal from the cast alloy were not successful because of the difficulties that were encountered with the Kanthal resistance furnace (referred to later). Consequently, the growing of the single crystal was abandoned and the alloy was tested in the poly-crystalline form.
Electrolytic Refining Of Copper By The Series System, Jerome Yopps
Electrolytic Refining Of Copper By The Series System, Jerome Yopps
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this thesis investigation was to determine the characteristics of the series system of electrolytic refining of copper.
The Application Of Amalgam Metallurgy To Copper, Barry J. Hansen
The Application Of Amalgam Metallurgy To Copper, Barry J. Hansen
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The object of this investigation is the application of "Amalgam Metallurgy" to the extraction of copper from its ores. "Amalgam Metallurgy" as defined by Hohn is the use of liquid mercury in the extraction of metals. The ore under study was from the Kelly Mine in Butte, Montana and contains about 1.0% copper of which about 0.1% is acid soluble.
Effect Of Recovery On The Recrystallized Grain-Size Of High Purity Aluminum, Rodney L. Helterline
Effect Of Recovery On The Recrystallized Grain-Size Of High Purity Aluminum, Rodney L. Helterline
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
When a cold-worked metal is annealed, it’s physical properties hange as a result of a new grain structure. The annealing treatment is divided into three stages according to the changes that occur in the distorted metal: (1) recovery, (2) recrystallization, and (3) grain growth.
The Application Of Electric Energy To The Metallurgy Plants In Montana, Edwin J. Duncan
The Application Of Electric Energy To The Metallurgy Plants In Montana, Edwin J. Duncan
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Since the year 1800, metallurgy has been affiliated with electricity. In fact, the two industries have grown side by side, being naturally dependent upon each other and having a parallel growth.
The Construction And Operation Of A Universal Specimen Mount With Protective Lead Shield For The Purpose Of Determining Pole Figures Using The Schulz-Decker Transmission Technique, Richard L. Fausner
The Construction And Operation Of A Universal Specimen Mount With Protective Lead Shield For The Purpose Of Determining Pole Figures Using The Schulz-Decker Transmission Technique, Richard L. Fausner
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It was the purpose of this study to construct a universal mount, to construct a protective lead shield, to operate the instrument, and to provide a pole figure using the transmission method of Schulz and Decker. There are at present several lengthy x-ray methods of determining the grain orientation of metals. These methods are mainly photographic. In order to provide a rapid means of obtaining the necessary information concerning the grain orientation of a metal, a universal mount was constructed.
Host Rocks And Gangue Minerals Associated With Copper Deposits In Plutonic Igneous Rocks, Richard D. Montgomery
Host Rocks And Gangue Minerals Associated With Copper Deposits In Plutonic Igneous Rocks, Richard D. Montgomery
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
All of the information on the various districts has come directly from published reports. The investigation was suggested by Mr. Forbes Robertson. The geographical extent of the deposits was confined to the western United States. Many of these deposits are of the disseminated porphyry type. A few of the deposits, such as at Butte, Montana, were of the fissure vein type.
The Effect Of Manganese On The Age Hardening Of Aluminum-Copper Alloys, Keith P. Burgess
The Effect Of Manganese On The Age Hardening Of Aluminum-Copper Alloys, Keith P. Burgess
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It is known that age-hardening occurs in alloys of the solid solution type containing a hardening constituent, of a metal or metallic compound which is more soluble in the solvent phase at higher tempertures than at lower temperatures.
The Benefication Of A Low-Grade, Montana Scheelite Ore, Walter G. Parker
The Benefication Of A Low-Grade, Montana Scheelite Ore, Walter G. Parker
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The increasing importance of tungsten as an industrial metal and the recent discoveries of extensive deposits of low-grade tungsten ores in Montana led to the investigation which is reported in this paper. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if a saleable concentrate could be obtained from one of these low-grade, Montana scheelite ores.
Variation Of Induction And Hysteresis Curves For The Heusler Alloy, Cu2mna1, Ford W. Knight
Variation Of Induction And Hysteresis Curves For The Heusler Alloy, Cu2mna1, Ford W. Knight
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the fundamental magnetic characteristics of induction and hysteresis, for the alloy Cu2MnAl. This is a ternary, ferromagnetic Heusler alloy. The problem is not only to determine these characteristics for the alloy as-cast but to heat treat it and observe the manner in which different heat treatments affect these two fundamental magnetic characteristics.
The Effect Of Ferric Iron Upon The Current Efficiency And The Deposition Of Copper In The Electrowinning Of Copper From Copper Sulphate Solutions, James L. Owings
The Effect Of Ferric Iron Upon The Current Efficiency And The Deposition Of Copper In The Electrowinning Of Copper From Copper Sulphate Solutions, James L. Owings
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In the hydrometallurgy of copper, probably the most widely used method for the precipitation of copper is by electrolysis using insoluble anodes. The process is similar in many respects to the electrolytic refining of copper; one of the main differences is the use of insoluble anodes in electrowinning as compared to the use of impure copper anodes in electrorefining. Impurities, however, are common to both processes. The nature of these impurities differ and the problem of purifying the electrolyte is also different.
An Investigation Of The Hardening Properties Of Some Alpha Copper Indium Alloys, Charles W. Mcpherson
An Investigation Of The Hardening Properties Of Some Alpha Copper Indium Alloys, Charles W. Mcpherson
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Precipitation hardening alloys has assumed a major role in modern day development of alloys. In his search for stronger, harder materials, the metallurgist has often been limited by the cost of metals which posses the needed properties.
The Effect Of Iron Upon The Electrowinning Of Copper With An Amalgam Electrode, John A. Alexander
The Effect Of Iron Upon The Electrowinning Of Copper With An Amalgam Electrode, John A. Alexander
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Current commercial use of the mercury cathode cell is limited to two types of electrolytic sodium cells-the Castner cell and the Sorenson cell. Mercury as a cathode medium has also found application in polarographic analysis, a method of a simultaneous quantitative and qualitative analysis of several metal components of solution.
Polarographic Analysis Applied To Metallurgical Solutions And Products, Donald W. Johnson
Polarographic Analysis Applied To Metallurgical Solutions And Products, Donald W. Johnson
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The polarograph has been applied to a large number of chemical and metallurgical analyses, and is especially applicable to solution control analysis and to the determination of minute quantities of ions in the presence of large amounts of other ions.
Vacuum Distillation Of Zinc And Cadmium From Zinc Leach Purification Cake, Stiles R. Slosson
Vacuum Distillation Of Zinc And Cadmium From Zinc Leach Purification Cake, Stiles R. Slosson
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The term "vacuum distillation" is used to describe the process employed when certain elements are separated either from their mother compounds or from one another by distilling them under reduced atmospheric pressure.
Ferromagnetic Alloys In The System Cu-Mn-Zn, W. Michael Yim
Ferromagnetic Alloys In The System Cu-Mn-Zn, W. Michael Yim
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this investigation is to determine whether ferromagnetic alloys exist in the ternary system Cu-Mn-Zn analogous to the other Heusler alloys. The work in this thesis is a preliminary investigation on these alloys using a common metallographic research technique and augmented with X-ray methods.
The Electrolytic Purification Of An Impure Cadmium Sulfate Solution With A Cell Utilizing A Mercury Cathode And A Lead Anode, W. D. Mcmaster
The Electrolytic Purification Of An Impure Cadmium Sulfate Solution With A Cell Utilizing A Mercury Cathode And A Lead Anode, W. D. Mcmaster
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Cadmium is produced solely as a by-product and all cadmium of commerce is obtained from zinc ores. It is a rare occurrence when zinc deposits are found which do not contain some cadmium.
Mineralization Of The Bonanza Mine, H. M. Callaway
Mineralization Of The Bonanza Mine, H. M. Callaway
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The Bonanza mine of the Emery mining district in Powell County is on the largest veins in the area, and is developed to a depth of 680 feet by an incline shaft following the dip of the structure. Sulfide ores carrying gold and silver values are mined throughout the area which is easily accessible by road from Deerlodge, Montana, ten miles west of the district.
An Investigation Into The Precipitation Of Copper From Mine Water By Cupric Copper Reduction, And The Subsequent Precipitation Of Copper As Cuprous Chloride, Jack T. Gentry
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The objective of this thesis is to determine the possibility of applying a different method to the recovery of the copper dissolved in the Butte mine waters, and thereby precipitate a purer cement copper with greater efficiency and less iron consumption.
A Study Of The Differential Seperation Of Galena And Sphalerite, Wilfred E. Nagel
A Study Of The Differential Seperation Of Galena And Sphalerite, Wilfred E. Nagel
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The smelting of complex lead ores is a difficult operation, especially when they contain considerable amounts of iron and zinc. When these ores are smelted, all of the zinc, which is valuable and well worth recovering, goes into the slag. With the advent of the flotation processes, and the ability of these processes to concentrate the lead and zinc minerals into separate products, the smelting of complex lead ores was to a great extent simplified.
Separation Of Cadmium From Zinc In The Purification Step Of The Leaching Cycle, L. C. Powell
Separation Of Cadmium From Zinc In The Purification Step Of The Leaching Cycle, L. C. Powell
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of the factors listed previously by conducting a series of tests that will indicate the extent to which the purification is influenced by time, temperature, zinc oust size, zinc dust quantity, iron concentration, two stage precipitation, and aeration.