• The bulk material spontaneously disperses in basic solutions or can be dispersed by sonication in polar solvents to yield monomolecular sheets, known as graphene oxide by analogy to graphene, the single-layer form of graphite. (wikipedia.org)
  • Graphite (graphene) oxide has also been prepared by using a "bottom-up" synthesis method (Tang-Lau method) in which the sole source is glucose, the process is safer, simpler, and more environmentally friendly compared to traditionally "top-down" method, in which strong oxidizers are involved. (wikipedia.org)
  • Demand for high purity graphite is progressively increasing in the recent past due not only to its versatile traditional applications but also to innumerable novel applications that researchers foresee, in the near future, for graphite and graphene products. (researchsquare.com)
  • In particular, graphene nanomaterials that are used for in vitro cell culture and in vivo animal models may contain toxic chemical residuals, thereby interfering graphene-cell interactions and complicating interpretation of experimental results. (nih.gov)
  • Up-to-date descriptive material and dimensional sketches of the ORNL Graphite Reactor and its experimental facilities are presented. (unt.edu)
  • In 1999 three workers received high doses of radiation in a small Japanese plant preparing fuel for an experimental reactor. (world-nuclear.org)
  • On 30 September three workers were preparing a small batch of fuel for the Joyo experimental fast breeder reactor, using uranium enriched to 18.8% U-235. (world-nuclear.org)
  • EBR-I was not the first nuclear reactor in the U.S. to generate electrical power, that was the X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (ans.org)
  • This reactor, dubbed the Experimental Breeder Reactor number 1 (EBR-I), was successful on December 20, 1951, in producing electrical power sufficient to power four 200 watt lightbulbs, as pictured below. (ans.org)
  • The core of the reactor was surrounded by a metal-encased graphite shell, which in turn sat inside a concrete-lined tank of water. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • This new electrode design for lithium-ion batteries has been shown to potentially reduce the charging time from hours to minutes, all by replacing the conventional graphite electrode with a network of tin-oxide nanoparticles. (electrochem.org)
  • This result indicates that the insoluble iron complex deposited on graphite electrode can act as a mediator while enhancing EET between the charged graphite surface and TIE-1. (databasefootball.com)
  • Graphite oxide (GO), formerly called graphitic oxide or graphitic acid, is a compound of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen in variable ratios, obtained by treating graphite with strong oxidizers and acids for resolving of extra metals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Graphite oxide was first prepared by Oxford chemist Benjamin C. Brodie in 1859 by treating graphite with a mixture of potassium chlorate and fuming nitric acid. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, the temperature point of explosive exfoliation is generally higher for graphite oxide prepared by the Brodie method compared to Hummers graphite oxide, the difference is up to 100 degrees with the same heating rates. (wikipedia.org)
  • The structure and properties of graphite oxide depend on the particular synthesis method and degree of oxidation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Graphite oxide is hydrophilic and easily hydrated when exposed to water vapor or immersed in liquid water, resulting in a distinct increase of the inter-planar distance (up to 1.2 nm in saturated state). (wikipedia.org)
  • The researchers have performed experiments with a "porous interconnected" tin-oxide based anode, which has nearly twice the theoretical charging capacity of graphite. (electrochem.org)
  • Unlike traditional TIMs infiltrated with randomly oriented high conductive fillers, the laminated TIM with vertically aligned graphite provides extraordinarily high z-axis thermal conductivity and controllable stiffness by simply setting the thickness of each component layer to match different surfaces. (asme.org)
  • We supplied current to TIE-1 under a constant potential through conductive graphite surfaces (cathode) in the presence of both soluble iron as ferrous chloride and, insoluble iron complex as ferrous-ferric polynuclear chemical complex or Prussian blue. (databasefootball.com)
  • Lead- (Pb-) induced hypertension has been shown in humans and experimental animals and cardiovascular effects of hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) have been reported previously. (hindawi.com)
  • The 1999 Tokaimura accident occurred in a small fuel preparation plant operated by JCO (formerly Japan Nuclear Fuel Conversion Co.), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. The plant supplied various specialised research and experimental reactors and was not part of the electricity production fuel cycle. (world-nuclear.org)
  • Synthesized techniques, such as liquid phase exfoliation and wet chemical oxidation, often required toxic organic solvents, surfactants, strong acids, and oxidants for exfoliating graphite flakes. (nih.gov)
  • Graphite oxides demonstrate considerable variation of properties depending on the degree of oxidation and the synthesis method. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hydration and solvation properties of Brodie and Hummers graphite oxides are also remarkably different. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hence, graphite has a remarkably high industrial applicability which none of the other naturally occurring substance would have up to the extent that graphite has. (researchsquare.com)
  • This melt, saturated with carbon, acted as a medium of graphite crystallization and diamond growth on seeds. (kirensky.ru)
  • Although, carbon content of vein graphite varieties is considered to be high up to about 90-99.8%, their natural purity is often in the lower-end of this range due to the presence of gangue minerals which are naturally associated with the graphite veins. (researchsquare.com)
  • The carbon content of cast iron - generally higher than that of steel - appears mostly in the form of distinct graphite particles. (anl.gov)
  • An experimental study was conducted to evaluate the emissions generated by cutting and sanding on three types of epoxy-composite panels: Panel A containing graphite fibers, Panel B containing graphite fibers and carbon-based mat, and Panel C containing graphite fibers, carbon-based mat, and multi-walled CNTs. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, the technique is useful in the value enhancement of graphite, the reduction of the chemical cost of the conventional techniques, environmental friendliness, and improvement of its applications. (researchsquare.com)
  • Interestingly, when we used the insoluble iron complex deposited graphite as the source of electrons, we observed the enhancement in electron donation (in terms of current quantity) to TIE-1 and the insoluble iron complex recharged itself cyclically by the applied electrical potential. (databasefootball.com)
  • Figures 1(b) and 1(c) show the rounded and irregularly-shaped particles typical of compacted-graphite iron. (anl.gov)
  • The results demonstrate that synchrotron x-ray tomography can quickly reveal the intricate and extensive graphite structures present in cast iron using minimal sample preparation. (anl.gov)
  • X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis reveals that the floated graphite (FG) has a lower c-axis parameter, indicating the removal of interlayer impurities. (researchsquare.com)
  • The researchers demonstrated that the experimental anode can be charged in 30 minutes and still have a capacity of 430 milliamp hours per gram (mAh g−1), which is greater than the theoretical maximum capacity for graphite when charged slowly over 10 hours. (electrochem.org)
  • I apply this expertise in research projects related to: - ilmenite characterisation and processing, - the characterisation of iron ores and their sintered products, - the mineralogy of uranium ores, and - experimental phase equilibria. (researchgate.net)
  • A quick pre-lab homework assignment serves as a refresher for other types of bonding (e.g., ionic, covalent, metallic) Then students head into the lab and create their very own graphite circuit with paper, a #2 pencil and an LED. (flinnsci.com)
  • In this chapter, we describe three experimental methods based on atomic force microscopy and corresponding methods for statistical data analysis to determine: the hardness and the deformation mechanisms of metallic surfaces during indentation with an AFM tip and the mechanisms governing wear and friction of metallic surfaces. (intechopen.com)
  • Graphite content ranged from nodular, micron-sized particles, to complex coral-like structures spanning more than a millimeter. (anl.gov)
  • Compacted-graphite iron (CGI), the type examined in this research, contains a mixture of nodular graphite and the more irregularly-shaped compact-graphite (CG). (anl.gov)
  • Dy 10 Br 18 (C 2 ) 2 ] is obtained by reduction of DyBr 3 with dysprosium and graphite. (iucr.org)
  • A series of experimental tests was conducted to evaluate the effects of processing pressure and surface roughness on the overall thermal performance of the graphite TIMs. (asme.org)
  • For the longstanding question of the crystal structure of cold compressed graphite a new candidate phase could be identified to perfectly match experimental results. (aps.org)
  • Our experimental results reveal that TIE-1 can take up electrons from soluble iron irrespective of the presence of electrically charged graphite (cathode). (databasefootball.com)
  • Graphite is one of the astounding naturally occurring materials that is characterized by its inherent specific properties such as low hardness, metallic lustre, high lubricity, refractoriness, high heat and electrical conductivities, thermal resistance and inertness. (researchsquare.com)
  • In addition, using metallic-graphite composites greatly improves the bonding between the graphite and the metallic host compared to nonmetallic materials, and thus the thermal boundary resistance can be significantly reduced. (asme.org)
  • Materials scientists have long known that the sizes and shapes of these graphite particles critically affect cast iron's strength, brittleness, and other key properties. (anl.gov)
  • These properties of graphite make it an extremely attractive material for many technological applications. (researchsquare.com)
  • In this lab, students learn about the amazing properties of graphite-a network covalent solid. (flinnsci.com)
  • Experimental modeling of the formation of graphite and diamond as a result of carbide-fluid interactions was performed in the Fe 3 C-SiO 2 -Al 2 O 3 -(Mg,Ca)CO 3 systems at 6.3 and 7.5 GPa and 1100-1650 °C. In the experiments with ƒO 2 -gradient (7.5 GPa, 1250-1350 °C), graphite + magnesiowüstite + garnet ± cohenite assemblage was formed. (kirensky.ru)
  • I'll finish the class off with a live demo example of the final project which will be an experimental piece that uses new mediums and techniques. (skillshare.com)
  • 5 The presence of impurities inevitably decrease the quality of even such highly pure vein graphite and the development of simple, low-cost, scalable and industrially-viable purification techniques are still required for better industrial utilization of natural graphite. (researchsquare.com)
  • However, these particle-beam techniques require laborious and extensive sample preparation, resulting in time-consuming and expensive experimental setups. (anl.gov)
  • In this issue, we will discuss - (1) experimental techniques and (2) size-effects. (imechanica.org)
  • Chapters summarize basic concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics alongside experimental techniques such as thermal analysis and calorimetry. (exlibris.ch)
  • Short introductions and exercises provide the necessary input to then find a drawing / experimental approach to their own study topic. (fhv.at)
  • It typically preserves the layer structure of the parent graphite, but the layers are buckled and the interlayer spacing is about two times larger (~0.7 nm) than that of graphite. (wikipedia.org)
  • The main structure of the TIM is a vertically laminated structure, in which thin solder layers are laminated with aligned graphite layers. (asme.org)
  • Graphite was produced through the redox interactions of carbide with carbonate or CO 2 (reducing conditions), and redox reactions of magnesiowüstite and CO 2 (oxidizing conditions). (kirensky.ru)
  • Ductile cast iron possesses more-or-less rounded particles called nodular graphite (NG). (anl.gov)
  • An x-ray energy of 70 keV maximized contrast between the cast iron and its graphite particles. (anl.gov)
  • Increased surface roughness appeared to improve heat transfer across the interface by enlarging the contact areas between the surface and the graphite TIMs. (asme.org)
  • This PRS Private Stock Graphite Guitar is a small batch limited run based on an experimental guitar PRS built a few years back. (mediawebsource.com)
  • The experimental laboratory in Haigerloch was small, located underneath the town's castle church in a converted potato and beer cellar. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • This paper introduces a high performance thermal interface material (TIM) with vertically aligned graphite. (asme.org)
  • During World War I, at a site known as the American University Experimental Station in northwest Washington, D.C, the U.S. Army conducted chemical warfare research. (cdc.gov)
  • Ontotext talks to Gene Loh, Director Software Development at Synaptica, and Vassil Momtchev, Ontotext CTO, about the RDF-star extension to the RDF graph data model, its value and how it was implemented in Ontotext's GraphDB and used in Synaptica's Graphite. (ontotext.com)
  • Data from experimental studies in animals and cultured mammalian cells indicate that laboratory-generated roofing asphalt fume condensates are genotoxic and cause skin tumors in mice when applied dermally. (cdc.gov)
  • based on sufficient evidence in experimental animals and inadequate evidence from epidemiological studies. (who.int)
  • For instance, do complex graphite particles, like the one in Fig. 1(d), originate from a single particle that grows as the sample cools? (anl.gov)
  • Besides epoxide groups (bridging oxygen atoms), other functional groups found experimentally are: carbonyl (C=O), hydroxyl (-OH), phenol and for graphite oxides prepared using sulphuric acid (e.g. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2 Flake graphite is found in regionally metamorphosed sedimentary rocks and has a distinctly flaky morphology and is typically found as flat and plate-like masses. (researchsquare.com)
  • Cross-sectional images of some of the graphite particles were found to be part of the coral-like structure in Fig. 1(d). (anl.gov)
  • Estación experimental [Experimental Station] presents the work of those artists whose work is inspired by an irrepressible impulse that connects them to the purest part of scientific research. (laboralcentrodearte.org)
  • Long after the Army vacated the former Experimental Station site, the entire area underwent extensive development. (cdc.gov)
  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA, stated that reference blood lead levels for adults should be ≥5 μ g/dL [ 11 ] and lead-induced hypertension has been shown in experimental animals with low blood lead levels (9-37 μ g/dL) [ 9 , 12 - 14 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Several methods have been introduced to enhance the purity of graphite powders but the majority of them are based on environmentally unfriendly acid or alkali treatment processes 6 while other methods involve expansion processes and physical treatments. (researchsquare.com)
  • Similarly, when we provide only the electrically-charged graphite as the source of electrons, TIE-1 can directly take up electrons from the charged graphite via a process called extracellular electron transfer or EET through photoelectroautotrophy. (databasefootball.com)
  • The maximally oxidized bulk product is a yellow solid with C:O ratio between 2.1 and 2.9, that retains the layer structure of graphite but with a much larger and irregular spacing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Formal research, pseudo-science, science-fiction and paranormal events are some of the experimental terrains in which these authors navigate and materialise their works. (laboralcentrodearte.org)
  • Depending upon the orientation of the 2-D image, the same graphite particles could be interpreted as nodular graphite or compact-graphite. (anl.gov)
  • Moreover, compared to organic hosts, solders have much smaller phonon spectra mismatch with graphite nanoplatelets (GNPs), and thus offer significantly higher interface conductance. (asme.org)
  • In this method, a suspension of powdered graphite (PG) is dispersed and stirred in water without adding froth formers or supportive chemicals. (researchsquare.com)
  • The tomography revealed striking details of graphite particle distribution, size, and morphology inaccessible to 2-D imaging. (anl.gov)