Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-20T14:30:14Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao_Cari_Maristela_Pieper.pdf: 422459 bytes, checksum: 06736de352d724ef840d5461683237cd (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-12-19 / The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of two ceramic opaque masking applied in different thicknesses in a metallic substrate. 80 Ni-Cr (High Bond) metalic discs were fabricated, each with 1.6 mm diameter and 1 mm thickness, by lost wax technique. After disks obtaining, they were divided into 8 groups (n = 10) and opaque ceramic (Noritake) "paste" (groups 1 to 4) and "powder" (groups 5 to 8) was applied with a camel hair brush and distilled water. The opaque layers were machined with aluminum oxide burs to achieve the following thickness: G1 = G5 and 0.10 mm thick; G2 and G6 = 0.15 mm; G3 and G7 = 0.20 mm and G4 and G8 = 0.30 mm thick. Than opaque dentin ceramic was applied (two sintering cicles, totaling 0.7 mm) and glazed. The color was evaluated with the aid of a portable spectrocolorimeter (Konica - Minolta CR-10), which registered the color of specimens in the CIE L*a*b* scale. The absolute values of L *, a * and b * were statistically analyzed as isolated variables.The &#916;E were also analyzed, considering the mean values of L * a * b * in the control group (G4) as reference values. Once data showed normality and homogeneity, it were applied 2-way ANOVA and Tukey s complementary test, when needed, with p < 5%. Results: Powder opaque presented statistically significant greater values in (L*) and (&#916;E) and the reverse happened to other two variables. Analysing opaque thickness, values may be grouped as followed: (L*) variable: (0,10mm = 0,15mm) < (0,20mm = 0,30mm); (a*) variable: (0,10mm) < (0,15mm = 0,20mm) < (0,30mm); (b*) variable showed no statistically significant differences; (&#916;E) variable: (0,10mm) < (0,15mm = 0,20mm = 0,30mms). It could be concluded that paste and powder opaque have different behavior and all thickness, except 0,10 mm, may be used without significant color change / O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a capacidade de mascaramento de duas cerâmicas opacas aplicadas em espessuras diferentes num substrato metálico. Para isso foram confeccionados 80 discos metálicos de Ni-Cr (High Bond) com 16 mm de diâmetro e 1mm de espessura, através da técnica da cera perdida. Após a obtenção dos discos estes foram divididos em 8 grupos (n=10) e foi aplicada a cerâmica opaca (Noritake) em pasta (grupos de 1 à 4) e em pó (grupos de 5 à 8) com pincel de pêlo de camelo e água destilada. As camadas opacas foram usinadas com pontas de óxido de alumínio até atingirem as seguintes espessuras: G1 e G5 = 0,10mm de espessura; G2 e G6 = 0,15mm; G3 e G7 = 0,20mm e G4 e G8 = 0,30mm de espessura. Após, foi aplicada cerâmica de dentina opaca (em dois ciclos de sinterização totalizando 0,7mm), e em seguida à sinterização foi realizado o glaze final.A avaliação da cor foi realizada com o auxílio do Espectrocolorímetro portátil (Konica - Minolta CR-10), que registrou a cor dos 80 corpos de prova metalocerâmicos nos eixos da escala CIE - L*, a* b* após o ciclo de glaze. Os valores absolutos de L*, a* e b* dos grupos foram analisados estatísticamente como variáveis isoladas. Também foi analisado o valor da variável &#916;E, sendo que os valores médios de L* a* e b* do grupo controle (G4) foram considerados como os valores de referência para os cálculos do &#916;a, &#916;b, &#916;L e &#916;E dos demais grupos. Após constatada normalidade e homogeneidade dos dados foi aplicada análise de variância para dois fatores de variação (2-way ANOVA) e teste complementar de Tukey ambos para p<5%. Resultados: O opaco em pó apresentou valores maiores estaticamente significantes nas variáveis (L*) e (&#916;E), ocorrendo o inverso nas outras duas variáveis.Quanto à espessura de opaco, os valores podem ser agrupados da seguinte forma, segundo os testes complementares aplicados: variável (L*): (0,10mm = 0,15mm) < (0,20mm = 0,30mm); variável (a*): (0,10mm) < (0,15mm = 0,20mm) < (0,30mm); variável (b*): não houveram diferenças estatisticamente significantes; variável (&#916;E): (0,10mm) < (0,15mm = 0,20mm = 0,30mm). Conclui-se que houve diferença entre os tipos de opaco em pasta e em pó e que todas as espessuras testadas, exceto a de 0,10 mm, podem ser usadas sem alteração significativa da cor

A indústria de cerâmica branca de objetos decorativos e utilitários, produz diariamente um contingente significativo de resíduo de gesso, oriundo do descarte dos moldes, cuja vida útil é extremamente curta. A deposição desse material via de regra é feita em aterros sanitários, sem qualquer tipo de isolamento em células e sem observar as recomendações da Lei da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos. De acordo com a hierarquia estabelecida pela lei, a supressão da geração dos resíduos sólidos aparece como alternativa prioritária do ponto de vista das boas práticas ambientais. É nessa perspectiva que a tecnologia de produção industrial computadorizada de objetos tridimensionais por deposição de matéria prima, surge como alternativa. A intenção desse trabalho é apresentar conceitos de produtos que potencializem o uso dessa tecnologia através de configurações formais inovadoras para o setor, eliminando a utilização do gesso em seu processo de fabricação além de avaliar os resultados obtidos através da análise dos protótipos fabricados. / White ceramic industry of decorative and utilitarian objects, produces daily a significant contingent of waste gypsum, originated from the disposal of moulds, whose lifespan is extremely short. Deposition of this material usually is made in landfills without any type of isolation cells and without observing the recommendations of the Law of the Brazilian solid waste Policy. According to the ranking established by law, the elimination of solid waste generation appears as a priority alternative in terms of good environmental practices. In this perspective, the technology of computerized industrial production of three-dimensional objects by deposition of raw material, is an alternative. The aim of this paper is to present product concepts that enhance the use of this technology through innovative formal settings for the sector and make an analysis about the results.

Wear and biological response to wear debrisof artificial joints remain the major concerns in total hip arthroplasty (THA) [1].Silicon carbide reinforced alumina, Al2O3-SiCw,can be considered as a candidate for hip implants due to its high hardnessand toughness, aswell as chemical inertness. In this study, thewear and friction properties of Al2O3-SiCw areinvestigated by pin-on-disc experiments, with Hank’s Buffered Salt Solution(HBSS) as lubricant. Comparisons with BIOLOX®delta,the most commonly used ceramic in THA, under the same test conditions are made as well.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Background: Traditionally, zirconia has been used as a core material for allceramic crowns that are later covered by a more esthetic veneering layer. Recently, new zirconia materials with higher translucency commonly referred to as the “full contour zirconia” have been introduced with the aim to allow dentist to fabricate entire allceramic crown from the material with acceptable esthetic and mechanical functions without the need for veneering. However, there is little information in the literature regarding the translucency of full contour zirconia and the degree of conversion of resin cement underneath the full contour zirconia. Objectives: 1) To investigate the translucency parameter (TP) of recently marketed full contour zirconia and compare that to traditional zirconia and lithium disilicate glass ceramic (LDGC) at different thicknesses. 2) To evaluate the degree of conversion (DC) of the resin cement through different thicknesses of the full contour zirconia, traditional zirconia and LDGC. Alternative hypothesis: The new generation zirconia at the clinically recommended thickness has lower translucency than that of LDGC and higher than that of non-veneered traditional zirconia. In addition, DC of resin cement under full contour zirconia is lower than that of LDGC and higher than that of traditional zirconia. Methods: 150 ceramic specimens (12 x12 mm with thickness of 1-2 mm for LDGC and Zirconia) were divided into 6 groups according to the type of material, as follow: LDGC (IPS e-max CAD), Traditional Zirconia (CAP QZ), full contour zirconia (CAP FZ, Zirlux, Bruxzir, KDZ Bruxer). The TP for materials at various thicknesses were measured by a spectrophotometer (CM-2600D). The DC of the light curing resin cement (Variolink II) underneath the ceramic disks was measured by FTIR. Result: All full contour zirconia has lower translucency parameter and light transmission than LDGC. The translucency parameter decreases with increasing thickness of any type of ceramic. There were no significant differences in the degree of conversion of resin cement among the type of ceramic disc, except Bruxzir. The correlation of TP between various thicknesses and the types of ceramic materials was established by a regression analysis.

The thesis targets to preparation a foam ceramics suitable for supporting, catalytic and biological applications. Theoretical part deals with methods of preparation, properties and applications of foam ceramics. Experimental part of work is focused on preparation foams by template method using polymer foam. Properties of ceramic slurry were evaluated according to discharge time of Ford cup. Foam structure is assessed using images and mechanical properties are judged by compressive tests.

Pottery, as an artifact, is often used as evidence of exchange patterns among groups during prehistory. This research incorporates paradigmatic classification and petrography to answer questions related to provenience, production mode, and exchange patterns of handmade prehistoric pottery from Gajtan, Zagorë, Kodër Boks, Tumuli 088 and 099 in Shkodër, in Northern Albania. Pottery samples analyzed in this study were collected from test excavations by the Shkodra Archaeological Project (PASH). The results yielded evidence that the area has sufficient local clay sources and other easily accessible natural resources to produce pottery in a domestic mode. Gajtan and Zagorë appeared as two distinct entities, but the former settlement seems to have played a dominant role as a production and distribution center within the region. Results from this study indicate that pots appear to have played an important socio-economic role in northern Albania, across time and space.

<p>  </p> <p>The development of a high-temperature heat exchanger made of silicon carbide (SiC) required the development of processing and joining technologies for the fabrication and integration of a prototype. Traditional ceramic forming techniques such as dry powder compaction, tape casting, or injection molding cannot effectively process complex and micron-size parts such as those required by heat exchangers to generate high surface area for improved thermal efficiency. Ceramic co-extrusion has been a successful fabrication technique to produce small structures, ceramic piezoelectric, and fibrous monolithic.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The co-extrusion process is unique in its ability to create micron-size features in two dimensions through multiple reduction steps. Using this process, the heat exchanger channels are developed to create a section with a high surface area to enhance the heat transfer between fluids.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ceramic co-extrusion requires the development of ceramic/polymer binder systems based on SiC powder, fugitive thermoplastic binders, and low molecular weight polymeric species as processing aids. The thermoplastic binders mixed with SiC powder provided molding and extrusion capabilities to build the heat exchanger prototype. Afterward, a binder removal process and sintering were performed to densify the final component. The presence of cracks is common when working with ceramic/polymer binder systems. Ten different SiC ceramic/polymer binder systems were developed and evaluated to understand the mechanisms that generate cracks and lower the mechanical strengths of components.</p> <p><br></p> <p>A SiC heat exchanger is comprised of a main core where the fluids exchange energy and the manifolds that direct both cold and hot fluids to the respective set of channels. The integration of these components is challenging because of the high degree of covalent bonding and low self-diffusivity of SiC. Welding and other integration methods common in metals are not feasible due to the high melting point of SiC (2730 °C). Reaction bonding is a technique that has displayed the potential to integrate SiC parts by recreating the reaction of silicon (Si) and carbon (C) on an interlayer between SiC components. This work presents the development of a pressureless joining technique for SiC by reaction bonding using SiC/C loaded ceramic suspensions and the methodology to create a successful bonding region between SiC components. The approaches studied varied the thickness in the joint region to study its mechanical strength, and crystalline structure.</p>

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