Submitted by Maike Costa (maiksebas@gmail.com) on 2016-05-12T13:11:00Z No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivo total.pdf: 5933598 bytes, checksum: f90080e0529915a4c5c37308259bee89 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-05-12T13:11:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivo total.pdf: 5933598 bytes, checksum: f90080e0529915a4c5c37308259bee89 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-03-09 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / Zinc stannate (Zn2SnO4) and zinc titanate (Zn2TiO4) are inverse spineltype oxides and stand out due to their optical, electrical, magnetic, semiconductor and photocatalytic properties. In this work, the two materials were combined in order to obtain a solid solution, Zn2Sn1-xTixO4 (x= 0; 0.25; 0.50; 0.75; 1.0), using the modified-Pechini method, in order to evaluate the influence of the Sn4+ ions substitution by Ti4+ ones in the spinel lattice for application as catalysts in the photodiscoloration of the golden yellow remazol. Catalysts were characterized by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared spectroscopy (IR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Raman spectroscopy and surface area measurements (BET). XRD results showed that the materials presented a high long range order when heat treated at 700 °C, using zinc acetate and pH = 1. IR and Raman spectra confirmed the presence of the [TiO6] and [SnO6] octahedra and (ZnO4) tetrahedron. The parameters used in the dye discoloration were: catalyst mass and irradiation times. The results showed that a higher irradiation time provided a better efficiency. Zn2SnO4 presented the best result, with 81 % of discoloration after 4 h of irradiation. As tin was replaced by titanium in the spinel structure, the catalyst efficiency decreased, achieving 37 % for the Zn2TiO4. / O estanato (Zn2SnO4) e o titanato de zinco (Zn2TiO4) são óxidos do tipo espinélio inverso, destacam-se devido a suas propriedades óticas, elétricas, magnéticas, semicondutoras e fotocatalíticas. Nesse trabalho, os dois materiais foram combinados com a finalidade de obter uma solução sólida, Zn2Sn1-xTixO4, (x= 0; 0,25; 0,50; 0,75; 1,0), utilizando o método Pechini modificado, de modo a investigar a influência da substituição dos íons Sn4+ por íons Ti4+ na rede do espinélio para aplicação como catalisadores na fotodescoloração do corante amarelo remazol ouro. Os catalisadores foram caracterizados pelas técnicas de difração de raios-X (DRX), espectroscopia na região do infravermelho (IV), espectroscopia na região do ultravioleta visível (UV-Vis), espectroscopia Raman e medida de área superficial por BET. Os resultados de DRX mostraram que os materiais apresentaram alta organização a longo alcance, quando calcinados a 700 °C, utilizando acetato de zinco e pH 1. Os espectros de IV e Raman confirmaram a presença dos octaedros [ZnO6], [TiO6],[SnO6] e tetraedro (ZnO4). Os parâmetros utilizados na descoloração do corante foram: massa fixa de catalisador e tempos de radiação. Os resultados mostraram que um maior tempo de radiação proporcionou maior eficiência. O Zn2SnO4 apresentou o melhor resultado, com descoloração de 81% após 4 h de radiação. À medida que o estanho foi substituído pelo titânio na estrutura do espinélio, a eficiência do catalisador foi decrescendo, chegando a 37% para o Zn2TiO4.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T15:56:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Resumo Sonia Richartz Prim.pdf: 159893 bytes, checksum: ea0b9f6ba4434f44e947a911ca700ada (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-08-20 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The search for ceramic pigments with good properties are the basis of research conducted in this industry, in view of the importance of color for the final finished product. Aiming at seeking new pigments to replace or optimize existing ones, new synthesis methods and the incorporation of alternative raw materials are under study. In this work, we studied the possibility of using industrial waste from the treatment of effluents from the galvanoplasty process to synthetize pigments with spinel structure. The characterization of this type of waste and analysis of its potential to be used as chromophoric source were assessed in terms of chemical and mineralogical composition, thermal behavior, among others. The proportion of the transition elements, nickel and chromium present in the waste, allowed for the formation of important spinel structures. The synthesis method adopted consisted of the following steps: formulation; homogenization; calcination; and washing, when necessary. Firstly, we studied the addition of chromophoric ions Cr, Ni and Co in the structures MAl2O4, M=Zn, Mg, as well as the adoption of different temperatures (1000 to 1400 ºC/3h). The effect caused by solid dissolution of each ion in the structures and its relationship with the synthesis temperature was evaluated. It was possible to develop pigments with interesting color performance and different hues. Afterwards, the selection of a structure to obtain pigments from this selected chromophoric source was evaluated. We chose to work with structures NiCr2O4 and (Ni,Fe)(FeCr)2O4. The calcination temperature adopted was 1200 ºC/3h. The structures allowed for black pigments, however, with low pigmenting performance. In order to improve the performance of pigments with the addition of residue, we chose to further investigate the pigments formed with the 17 three elements nickel, iron and chromium at an equal molar ratio, resulting in the supposed structure (Ni0,5Fe0,5)(Fe0,5Ni0,5Cr1,0)O4, taking into consideration their degree of inversion. For this new step of the study, the synthetizing temperature adopted was 1000 ºC/3h. The aim was to assess the possibility of recovering the CaSO4 derived from the residue composition. For such, a washing stage was added to the pigment synthesis process. This new formulation favored the formation of the desired spinel phase, reducing the presence and intensity of secondary phases. The absence of the characteristic peaks indicating the presence of CaSO4 no DRX indicates the effectiveness of the washing process, which contributes to a reduction of a liquid phase formation and a better granulometric control. The results obtained after application showed that the synthesized pigments presented some instability during the application process. Therefore, studies were conducted to assess the influence of adding different concentrations of cobalt. The pigments synthetized with the addition of 0.3 mol of cobalt presented better pigmenting properties compared to pigments synthetized with the same structure. Adding waste into this composition led to the formation of pigments with improved performance, especially after application testing. The results allowed to associate this effect with the presence of secondary phases such as pyroxene, derived from the presence of SiO2 and CaO in the waste, resulting from the treatment process. The reproducibility of pigments synthesized with different batches of waste for the best composition studied was also evaluated. It was observed that they presented a good performance in face of the industrial conditions. / A busca por pigmentos cerâmicos com boas propriedades são a base das pesquisas realizadas neste setor, tendo em vista, a importância da cor para o produto final acabado. Com o intuito de buscar novos pigmentos que substituam ou otimizem os já conhecidos, novos métodos de síntese estão sendo pesquisados, bem como, a incorporação de matérias primas alternativas. No presente trabalho, estudou-se a possibilidade de aproveitamento de um resíduo industrial, proveniente do tratamento de efluentes do processo de galvanoplastia, na síntese de pigmentos com estrutura espinélio. A caracterização do resíduo e análise de suas potencialidades para uso como fonte cromófora, foram avaliadas em termos de composição química e mineralógica, comportamento térmico, entre outros. Os percentuais dos elementos de transição Níquel e Cromo presentes no resíduo possibilitaram a formação de estruturas de espinélios importantes. O método de síntese adotado englobou as seguintes etapas: formulação; homogeneização; calcinação e lavagem quando necessário. Primeiramente, foi estudada a adição dos íons cromóforos Cr, Ni e Co nas estruturas, MAl2O4, M=Zn, Mg, bem como, de diferentes temperaturas (1000 a 1400 ºC/3h). Avaliou-se o efeito causado pela dissolução sólida de cada íon nas estruturas, e sua relação com a temperatura de síntese. Foi possível desenvolver pigmentos com desempenho cromático interessante e tonalidades distintas. Posteriormente, foi avaliada a seleção de uma estrutura para a obtenção de pigmentos a partir desta fonte cromófora selecionada. Optou-se por trabalhar com as estruturas NiCr2O4 e (Ni,Fe)(FeCr)2O4. A temperatura de calcinação adotada foi de 1200 ºC/3h. As estruturas permitiram obter pigmentos negros, entretanto, com baixo desempenho pigmentante. A fim de aprimorar o desempenho dos pigmentos com adição de resíduo, 15 optou-se por investigar melhor os pigmentos formados com os três elementos Níquel, Ferro e Cromo, em uma igual proporção molar, resultando na suposta estrutura (Ni0,5 Fe0,5)(Fe0,5Ni0,5Cr1,0)O4, tendo em consideração o seu grau de inversão. Para esta nova etapa do trabalho a temperatura de sinterização adotada foi de 1000 ºC/3h. O objetivo foi avaliar a possibilidade de recuperação do CaSO4 proveniente da composição do resíduo. Para tanto, uma etapa de lavagem foi inserida no processo de síntese dos pigmentos. Esta nova formulação favoreceu a formação da fase espinélio desejada, diminuindo a presença e intensidade das fases secundárias. A não observância dos picos característicos da presença de CaSO4 no DRX, indica a eficácia do processo de lavagem, contribuindo para redução da formação de fase líquida e melhor controle granulométrico. Os resultados obtidos após aplicação permitiram concluir que os pigmentos sintetizados apresentaram certa instabilidade durante o processo de aplicação. Portanto, foram realizados estudos para avaliar a influência da adição de diferentes concentrações de Cobalto. Os pigmentos sintetizados com adição de 0,3 mol de Cobalto apresentaram melhores propriedades pigmentante ao serem comparados aos pigmentos sintetizados com a mesma estrutura. A incorporação de resíduo nesta composição propiciou a formação de pigmentos com melhor desempenho, principalmente após os testes de aplicação. A análise dos resultados permitiu associar este efeito a presença de fases secundárias, como o piroxênio, provenientes da presença de SiO2 e CaO no resíduo, resultante do processo de tratamento. A reprodutibilidade dos pigmentos, sintetizados com distintos lotes de resíduo para a melhor composição estudada, também foi avaliada. Pode-se observar que os mesmos apresentaram bom desempenho frente às condições industriais.

In this work is described a study of the magnetic anisotropy of a magnesioferrite nanoparticle system (MgFe2O4) obtained by precipitation in solid solution of magnesiowüstite [Mg, Fe]O. The anisotropy field was obtained from system’s resonance spectra as measured in the X band. Such spectra can be considered as composed by two spectral lines: A broad line assigned to blocked particles at the measuring temperature and a thin line, which can be attributed to unlocked (superparamagnetic) particles. The anisotropy field of four samples treated at 700 °C during different annealing times were obtained from the spectra measured with their easy magnetization axes oriented at 0 ° and 45 ° with the applied field. The use of a theoretical model to adjust the obtained anisotropy field data enabled the obtaining of the model’s parameter values and their posterior comparison with those reported by other authors. Beyond the dependence of the anisotropy field with the measurement temperature and the sample’s treatment time, it was observed the presence of low field resonance lines that may be related to transitions usually considered as forbidden, which can be enabled by the degenerescence breaking caused by dipolar magnetic interactions between particles. Such phenomenon, which is considerably rare to observe in magnetic nanoparticles systems, was clearly observed in the studied system not only for the half-field resonance line (2Q), but also for lines appearing at one third of field (3Q) and at one quarter of field (4Q). This feature shows that, at least in the investigated experimental system, the dipolar interactions between nearby particles cannot always be neglected as has been proposed by several other authors. / O presente trabalho aborda o estudo da anisotropia magnética do sistema de nanopartículas de magnesioferrita (MgFe2O4) precipitadas em solução sólida de magnesiowüstita [Mg;Fe]O a partir da análise de seus espectros de ressonância magnética medidos na banda X. Tais espectros podem ser aproximadamente decompostos em duas linhas, sendo uma atribuída às partículas bloqueadas na temperatura de medição (linha larga) e a outra às partículas desbloqueadas (linha estreita). Os campos de anisotropia de quatro amostras tratadas a 700 oC por diferentes tempos de tratamento foram obtidos a partir dos espectros medidos com seus eixos de magnetização fácil orientados a 0° e a 45° em relação ao campo aplicado. O emprego de um modelo teórico de anisotropia magnética para ajustar os dados obtidos possibilitou a obtenção dos valores dos parâmetros considerados no mesmo e a comparação destes valores com os que foram reportados por outros autores. Além da dependência do campo de anisotropia com a temperatura de medição e com o tempo de tratamento térmico das amostras, observou-se a presença de linhas de ressonância na região de baixos campos que podem estar relacionadas a transições normalmente consideradas como proibidas que ser viabilizadas com a quebra da degenerescência causada por interações magnéticas dipolares entre partículas. Tal fenômeno, que é consideravelmente raro de se observar em sistemas de nanopartículas magnéticas, foi claramente observado no sistema estudado não somente para a linha de ressonância a meio campo (2Q), mas também para as linhas a um terço (3Q) e um quarto (4Q) de campo. Isso evidencia que, ao menos no sistema experimental investigado, as possíveis interações dipolares entre partículas próximas não podem ser sempre desprezadas a priori como tem sido proposto por vários outros autores.

Les propriétés spectroscopiques des monocristaux de α-ZnAl2S4, semi-conducteurs de type spinelle avec une large bande interdite, dopées par les ions des métaux de transition sont investigués et leur interprétation est donnée. Les monocristaux, obtenus par la méthode de transport chimique en phase vapeur avec la concentration des impuretés dopantes compris entre 0.01 – 0.1% at., représentent des octaèdres homogènes optique avec des faces orientent (111). Les analyses par les rayons X ont confirmé que tous les échantillons ont cristallisés dans une structure normale de type spinelle avec la symétrie cubique Fd3m (Oh7). Les monocristaux de α-ZnAl2S4 : Ti manifestent des propriétés radiatives dans le domaine spectral du proche infrarouge 0.8–1.4μm. Les résultats spectroscopiques obtenus dans l’intervalle des températures 10-300K (les spectres de la photoluminescence stationnaire et résolue en temps, de l’absorption et de l’excitation de la photoluminescence) sont interprétés dans les termes d’un cluster composé par un ion de Ti4+ dans une configuration octaédrique des six ions de soufre. Les bandes spectrales observées sont attribuées à des transitions électroniques survenues d’un transfert de charge ligand Ti4+ pour les sites octaédriques de titane, qui est en concordance avec la évidence expérimentale de l’absence du RPE signale des ions de Ti. Les constantes vibroniques des niveaux excités et l’auteur de la barrière potentielle entre eux ont étés calculés. La structure des spectres d’absorption et de la luminescence des monocristaux de α-ZnAl2S4 :Co est déterminé par les transitions électroniques des ions de Co2+ localisés dans des sites tétraédriques. Quatre composantes spectrales radiatifs sont révélés en utilisant la spectroscopie résolue en temps sous différentes longueur d’onde d’excitation et il est montré que la photoluminescence des monocristaux de α-ZnAl2S4 : Co est dû aux transitions électroniques entre les niveaux excités des ions de Co2+. Les valeurs calculées des constantes de l’interaction spin – orbite des niveaux excités indiquent une faible influence du part de champ cristallin et une forte interaction spin – orbite. L’absorption optique et la photoluminescence des monocristaux de α-ZnAI2S4 : V sont déterminées des transitions électroniques du vanadium trivalent situé dans des sites octaédriques. L’augmentation de la température est accompagnée par l’amplification de la luminescence intégrale et l’élargissement du spectre centré à λ =1.4μm. Trois composantes spectrales radiatifs de α-ZnAI2S4 : V révélés aux basses températures sont dû aux transitions électroniques des ions de V3+. D’après l’analyse comparative des propriétés spectroscopiques des monocristaux de type spinelle de α-ZnAl2S4 dopés par les ions des métaux de transition Ti, Co, et V, le plus favorable comme milieux actifs laser, est le composée α-ZnAl2S4 : V3+, qui pourrais assurer l’émission dans le domaine des longueurs d’ondes 1.2-1.6μm, ce qui correspondent à la région spectrale utilisée par les systèmes des communications sur fibre optique. / Spectroscopic properties of α-ZnAl2S4 spinel-type single crystals of the wide band gap semiconductor doped by the transition metals Ti, Co and V are investigated and their interpretation is presented. The crystals, grown by the chemical vapour transport method, with activator impurities concentrations 0.01 – 0.1% at., correspond to optically homogeneous octahedrons with (111) - oriented mirror-like faces. The x-ray analyses confirm that all samples crystallised into the normal spinel type structure with Fd3m (Oh7) cubic symmetry. It is found out that α-ZnAl2S4:Ti single crystals exhibit luminescence in the IR spectral range 0.8–1.4μm. The spectroscopic results obtained in the temperature range 10-300K (steady-state and time resolved photoluminescence, optical absorption and excitation luminescence spectra) are interpreted in terms of a cluster composed of the central Ti4+ ion in an octahedral coordination of six sulphur ions. The observed spectral bands are assigned to the electronic transitions arising from the ligand – Ti4+ charge transfer for octahedral sites of titanium that is in agreement with the experimental evidence for the absence of the EPR signal from Ti ions. The vibronic coupling constant for the excited levels and the barrier height between them are calculated. The structure of the absorption and luminescence spectra of α-ZnAl2S4:Co crystals is determined by the electronic transitions of Co2+ ions located in tetrahedral sites. Four radiative spectral components are revealed using the time-resolved spectroscopy at different excitation wavelengths and it is shown that the luminescence of α-ZnAl2S4:Co crystals is due to the electronic transitions between the excited levels of Co2+ ions. The calculated values of the spin-orbit coupling constants of the excited levels indicate a weak crystal field influence and a strong spin-orbit coupling. It is determined that the absorption and luminescent properties of α-ZnAl2S4:V spinel type crystals are the result of electronic transitions of trivalent vanadium ions located in octahedral sites. The rise of temperature leads to the enhancement of the integral luminescence intensity and to the broadening of the spectrum centered at λ =1.4μm. Three main spectral components of the α-ZnAI2S4:V IR spectra revealed at low temperatures are caused by electronic transitions of V3+ ions. The coexistence of a broad band with the narrow lines at low temperatures, when the thermal energy kBT is much less than the height of the potential barrier between the excited states, is explained assuming that there is a phonon assisted tunnelling between these states. On the base of the comparative analysis of spectroscopic properties of α-ZnAl2S4 spinel type crystals doped with transition metals Ti, Co, and V it is established that α-ZnAl2S4:V3+ compounds are the most appropriate for applications as active media for solid state IR-lasers tunable in the 1.2-1.6μm wavelength range, which corresponds to the spectral region used in the fibre-optics communication systems.

Cette thèse porte sur la croissance de films minces d’oxydes de zinc/fer (ZnxFe1-xO1+δ par ablation laser pulsée (PLD) et sur la possibilité de contrôler leurs propriétés structurales et physico-chimiques en variant les conditions d’élaboration : pression d’oxygène et température de croissance, proportions respectives de zinc/fer. Pour de fortes valeurs de x (x > 65%), les films sont monophasés de structure wurtzite type ZnO (films Fe:ZnO), avec une transparence optique dans la gamme UV-visible de 80% mais sans propriété ferromagnétique ; en fonction de leur teneur en fer (1-x), ils évoluent de très bons conducteurs électriques à quasi-isolants. Pour de faibles valeurs de x (x < 15%), les films sont également monophasés de structure spinelle type Fe3O4 (films Zn:Fe3O4). Ils présentent de très bonnes propriétés ferromagnétiques dès la température ambiante ainsi qu’une bonne conductivité électrique, les effets de localisation des porteurs de charge se manifestant en dessous de la température de Verwey. Le nombre de parois d’antiphase peut être diminué par une croissance en deux étapes, comme l’atteste les mesures de magnétorésistance. Aux taux intermédiaires de zinc (15% < x < 65%), les films sont nano-composites. Dans le cas d’une coexistence des phases Fe:ZnO et Zn:Fe3O4, la bonne conductivité de Zn:Fe3O4 jointe à la multiplicité des variantes épitaxiales et donc des interfaces fournit un matériau adapté à la thermoélectricité. Dans le cas d’une coexistence de la phase ferrromagnétique Zn:Fe3O4 avec la phase Zn:FeO antiferromagnétique de type sel gemme, un fort couplage d’échange ainsi qu’une anisotropie magnétique perpendiculaire élevée sont mis en évidence. / This thesis deals with the growth of thin films of zinc/iron oxides (ZnxFe1-xO1+δ) by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and the possibility of controlling their structural and physicochemical properties by varying the elaboration conditions: oxygen pressure and growth temperature, respective proportions of zinc/iron. For high values of x (x> 65%), the films are single-phase with a ZnO-type wurtzite structure (Fe:ZnO films), with 80% optical transparency in the UV-visible range but without ferromagnetic properties; depending on their iron (1-x) content, they evolve from very good electrical conductors to near-insulators. For small values of x (x <15%), the films are also single-phase with a Fe3O4-type spinel structure (Zn:Fe3O4 films). They exhibit very good ferromagnetic properties at ambient temperature as well as good electrical conductivity, the localization effects of charge carriers occurring below the Verwey temperature. The number of antiphase walls can be decreased by a two-step growth, as evidenced by magnetoresistance measurements. At intermediate zinc rates (15% <x <65%), the films are nano-composites. In the case of a coexistence of the Fe:ZnO and Zn:Fe3O4 phases, the good conductivity of Zn:Fe3O4 combined with the multiplicity of epitaxial variants and thus of the interfaces provides a material suitable for thermoelectricity. In the case of a coexistence of the ferrromagnetic Zn:Fe3O4 phase with the Zn:FeO antiferromagnetic rocksalt phase, strong exchange coupling as well as high perpendicular magnetic anisotropy are demonstrated.

The first part of the thesis discuss general characterization of heterogeneous processes in silicates. This part is focused on kinetics of heterogeneous processes and mathematical description of reactions time behavior. The other part describes important technologies in silicate industry such as sintering, solid matter decomposition, transition modification, etc. Another chapter deals mineralogy, structure and properties of eminent silicate raw materials. Emphases is given to characterization of clay minerals and their utilising. The experimental part handle the analytic techniques used for investigation of thermal decompostion, dehydroxylation, crystalization of Al-Si spinel phase and sintering process of washed kaolin Sedlec Ia from the region Carlsbad (Czech Republic). Concluding chapter reports on results of experimental work.

Nanostructured fayalite (α-Fe2SiO4) with a large volume fraction of interfaces is synthesized for the first time via single-step mechanosynthesis, starting from a 2α-Fe2O3 + 2Fe + 3SiO2 mixture. The nonequilibrium state of the as-prepared silicate is characterized by the presence of deformed polyhedra in the interface/surface regions of nanoparticles. / Dieser Beitrag ist mit Zustimmung des Rechteinhabers aufgrund einer (DFG-geförderten) Allianz- bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich.

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As current environmental challenges are gaining increased attention, development of clean energy solutions is becoming one of the essential strategies to keep within the boundaries of established environmental policies. Solid oxide cell (SOC) technology can provide clean energy conversion and storage when hydrogen is the energy carrier. The high total energy conversion efficiency resulting from the high operation temperature of SOCs make the technology promising, but material costs must be reduced to make it commercially viable. Therefore, this thesis aims to study the long- term performance of a novel cost-optimized cell interconnect at 650 and 850 °C. At high temperatures, chromium evaporation from the interconnect result in electrode poisoning, which may be mitigated by application of a protective coating. The studied interconnect is an AISI 441 steel with some different pre-oxidized copper and iron spinel coatings. Sample analysis was made mainly with scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. It was found that the most promising pre-oxidation treatment was 24 h at 750 °C and that chromium migration was restrained at 650 °C long-term treatment but not at 850 °C where it wasfound available for evaporation at the surface. / När samtida milljöutmaningar får ökad uppmärksamhet blir gröna energilösningar en av de viktigaste strategierna för att hålla sig inom satta gränser från etablerade miljöriktlinjer. Teknologin bakom fastoxidceller, eller solid oxide cells (SOCs), kan bidra med grön omvandling och lagring av energi när energibäraren är väte. Den höga totala omvandlingseffektiviteten, som kommer med den höga verkningstemperaturen, gör SOC till en lovande teknologi, men materialkostnaderna måste först reduceras innan den blir komersiellt gångbar. Därför syftar detta examensarbete till att undersöka prestandan av en ny, kostnadsoptimerad cellinterkonnektor på lång sikt i 650 och 850 °C. Vid höga temperaturer förångas krom från interkonnektorn, vilket leder till elektrodförgiftning, men kan mildras genom applicering av en skyddande beläggning. Den undersökta interkonnektorn är ett stål som betäcknas AISI 441 belagt med några olika föroxiderade beläggningar av koppar- och järnspinell. Proverna analyserades i huvudsak genom svepelektronmikroskopi kobinerat med energidispersiv röntgenspektroskopi och röntgendiffraktometri. Det visades att den mest lovande föroxideringsbehandlingen var 24 h i 750 °C och att krom förblev återhållet vid 650 °men inte vid 850 °C då det fanns tillgängligt för förångning vidytan.