• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.676-679
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• 2010

Nano composite particles were synthesized from a bulk ZrVFe alloy ingot by transferred DC thermal plasma. Effects of plasma gas flow rate on the characteristics of the produced nano composite particles were investigated. The characteristics of the synthesized powder were analyzed by field scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), light scattering particle size analyzer (PSA), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analyzer. As the flow rate of plasma gas increased from 20 L/min to 40 L/min, the average particle size decreased from 91 nm to 55 nm, the particle size distribution became narrower, the surface area increased from $200\;m^2/g$ to $255\;m^2/g$, the particle composition was nearly unaffected, and the particle crystallinity was improved.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.150-152
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• 2005

$La_{0.2}Ca_{0.8}MnO_3$ colossal magnetoresistance (CMR) powders and pellets were synthesized by sol-gel process involving a stable metal chelate complex with acetylacetone. The structural changes of reaction mixture were monitored by FT-IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometry. The microstructure of sintered samples and the cation composition of gel powder were studied by FE-SEM/EDS and ICP-AES. The magnetic property was investigated as a function of temperature.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.35 no.10
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• pp.2969-2973
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• 2014

A new process to fabricate a composite LSCF-Ag cathode material for SOFCs by electron beam (e-beam) irradiation process has been suggested for operation under intermediate temperature range of $600-700^{\circ}C$. A composite LSCF-Ag cathode with uniformly coated Ag nanoparticles on the surface of the LSCF material was prepared by a facile e-beam irradiation method at room temperature. The morphology of the composite LSCF-Ag material was analyzed using a TEM, FE-SEM, and EDS. The prepared composite LSCF-Ag material can play a significant role in increasing the electro-catalytic activities and reducing the operating temperature of SOFCs. The performance of a tubular single cell prepared using the composite LSCF-Ag cathode, YSZ electrolyte and a Ni/YSZ anode was evaluated at reduced operating temperature of $600-700^{\circ}C$. The micro-structure and chemical composition of the single cell were investigated using a FE-SEM and EDS.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2015.05a
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• pp.112-112
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• 2015

The purposed of this work was to determine nanotube shape variation on the Ti-xNb alloys with alloying elements and applied potentials. Samples were prepared by arc melting, followed by followed by homogenization for 12 hr at $1000^{\circ}C$ in argon atmosphere. This study was evaluated the phase and microstructure of Ti-xNb alloys using an X-ray diffraction (XRD) and optical microscopy (OM). The morphology of the samples was investigated with a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The nanotube on the alloy surface was formed in 1 M $H_3PO_4$ with small additions of NaF 0.8 wt.%. All anodization treatments were carried out using a scanning potentiostat (Model 362, EG&G, USA) at constant voltage 30 V for 120 min, respectively. The morphology of the samples was investigated with a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Surface characteristics of nanotbue formed on Ti-xNb alloys was investigated by potentiodynamic test and potentiostatic in 0.9% NaCl solution at $36.5{\pm}1^{\circ}C$. It was observed that the changed ${\alpha}$ phase to ${\beta}$ phase with Nb content.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 1999.05a
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• pp.513-517
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• 1999

High voltage motor(rated 6.6kV and 448kw) has failed in the stator endwinding area during normal service. Experiments on microstructure property were conducted using the control and aged insulations, which were drawn out from stator windings of the high voltage motor. The analyses were characterized using stereozoom microscope(SM), scanning electron microscope(SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS). SM result shows that large voids are present in the interface between turn insulation and groundwall insulation. SEM results indicated that the groundwall insulation is rarely thermal stress. EDS results showed that chemical elements in the high voltage motor stator insulations were Al, Si, O, K and Fe.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Soil and Groundwater Environment Conference
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• 2003.04a
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• pp.132-136
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• 2003

폐광된 광산에 방치된 폐광석에 함유되어 있는 황화광물이 분해되어 다른 광물에 흡착되거나, 산화환경에 안정한 형태의 2차 광물로 침전 혹은 공침 되는가에 대한 연구는 광산복 원을 결정하는데 직접적인 지구화학적 자료로 활용될 수 있다. 따라서 이번 연구에서는 청양광산에 방치된 폐광석을 대상으로 XRD, SEM/EDS연구를 이용하여 산화작용으로 인한 황화광물 주변에 침전된 2차 광물에 대한 광물학적 연구를 수행하였다. 광물학적 연구 결과, 산화환경에서 황화광물의 산화작용으로 인하여 용출된 중금속 이온과 철과 망간 이온들은 침전(Fe, Mn, Pb), 공침 (Fe, Mn, As, Pb) 및 흡착(As, Cu, Pb, Zn) 등의 화학반응을 통하여 다시 고정화됨으로서, 현장에서 자연적으로 정화되고 있는 것이 확인되었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2015.11a
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• pp.195-195
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 인산-망간 피막처리 공정 중에 생성되는 슬러지를 방지하기 위하여 인산-망간 화성처리액에 유기첨가제인 Tartaric acid를 첨가하여 내마모성 및 방청성 향상을 목적으로 슬러지를 방지하기 위한 인산-망간 화성피막의 특성을 연구하였다. Tartaric acid의 농도에 따른 표면 Morphology를 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)과 Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)을 이용하여 분석하였으며, EDS 분석을 통해 Mn, P, Fe, O, C의 성분을 확인 할 수 있었으며, 인산-망간 화성피막의 상(phase)을 확인하기 위하여 X-ray diffraction (XRD)을 분석을 통하여 $(Mn,Fe)_5H_2(PO_4)_44H_2O$으로 구성된 인산-망간 화성피막을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 Tartaric acid의 농도에 따른 인산-망간 피막의 내마모 시험(Ball on disc) 및 경도시험을 실시하여 기계적인 특성 및 슬러지의 양에 대하여 분석하였다.

• Journal of Powder Materials
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.53-62
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• 1995

TLP(Transient-Liquid-Phase) bonding of Fe-base MA956 ODS alloy was performed. As insert metal a commercially available Ni-base alloy(MBF50) and an MA956 alloy with additive elements of 7wt% Si and 1wt% B were used. To confirm the idea that a concurrent use of MA956 powder with Insert metals can enhance the homogenization of constituent elements and thereby reduce the thickness of joint interface, MA956 powder was also inserted In a form of sheet. SEM observation and EDS analysis revealed that Cr-rich phase was formed in the bonded interface in initial stage of isothermal solidification during the bonding process, irrespective of kind of insert metals. Measurement of hardeness in the region of bonded interface and EDS analysis showed that a complete homogenization of composition could not be obtained especially in case of MBF50. Joints using either BSi insert metals only or BSi insert together with MA956 powder interlayer showed, however, a remarkable improvement in a compositional homogenization, even though a rapid grain growth in the bonded interface could not be hindered.

• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.229-234
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• 2017

In this study, TiAl alloy was fabricated by a centrifugal casting method for turbo charge of automotive. Optimum conditions for defectless morphology using various ceramic mold were investigated. The crystal structure, microstructure, and chemical composition of the TiAl prepared by centrifugal casting were studied by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), optical microscopy (OM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), microvickers hardness analyzer (HV). Two kinds of dendrite structures were observed with 4-fold and 6-fold symmetries. The FE-SEM, EDS and HV examinations of the as-cast TiAl showed that the thickness of the oxide layer (${\alpha}$-case) was typically less than $50{\mu}m$.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2018.06a
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• pp.136-136
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• 2018

듀얼 페이즈(DP) 강철과 같은 고강도강(HSS), TRIP강, TWIP강은 무게를 줄이고 자동차의 안전을 향상시키기 위해서 자동차 산업에서 광범위하게 쓰이고 있다. HSS강의 내부식성을 향상시키기 위해서, 향상된 박막 재료와 기존의 아연도금 공정을 대체하는 공정 방법이 필요하다. Zn-Mg 박막은 강의 부식 방지에 대한 강력한 후보이며, 물리적 기상 증착 공정(PVD)은 강의 Zn-Mg 박막의 증착을 위한 유망한 공정이다. 그러나 이전 연구에서 보고 된 바와 같이 Zn-Mg 박막은 Zn-Mg 박막의 높은 취성으로 인하여 Zn 박막에 비하여 접착력이 매우 불충분하였다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 Zn-Mg 박막의 첩착력을 향상시키기 위해 TRIP강 기판 위에 증발 증착법을 활용하여 Zn-Mg/Zn 이중층 박막을 합성하고 진공에서 열처리를 실시하여 박막의 깊이에 따른 Mg의 함량 변화를 유도하였다. Zn-Mg/Zn 박막 합성 시 EMH-PVD를 활용하여 증착하였으며, Zn 중간층을 모재와 Zn-Mg 층 사이에 증착하고 진공중에서 열처리를 실시하여 박막 내에서 Mg 함량의 기울기 변화가 박막의 밀착력에 주는 영향을 평가하였다. 증착된 박막은 FE-SEM을 통하여 미세조직과 박막의 두께를 분석하였고 line-EDS를 통하여 깊이에 따른 Zn와 Mg의 변화를 분석하였으며 XRD를 사용하여 합금상을 분석하였다. Lap shear test를 활용하여 박막의 밀착력을 정략적으로 분석하였다. FE-SEM 및 EDS 분석 결과 Zn-Mg/Zn 박막을 진공에서 열처리를 실시한 후 FE-SEM으로 분석한 결과 미세조직의 큰 차이는 보이지 않았으나, line-EDS 결과 Mg이 확산되는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. XRD 분석 결과 확산한 Mg에 의해서 Zn상은 감소하고 $Mg_2Zn_{11}$, $MgZn_2$와 같은 합금상은 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. Lap shear test 결과 $200^{\circ}C$에서 열처리한 Zn-15wt.%Mg/Zn 박막의 경우 밀착력이 19 MPa로 열처리를 하지 않았을 경우(11 MPa)보다 향상되는 것을 확인하였다. 이러한 결과는 통하여 Zn-Mg 박막의 두께의 Mg의 함량 변화에 의해서 박막의 밀착력이 변화되는 것을 알 수 있다.