The presence of hydrogen within the microstructure of an alloy can lead to a serious reduction of ductility known as hydrogen embrittlement. Although the exact mechanisms of this phenomenon are still subject to debate [1], some mitigation strategies are available. Such strategies include minimizing hydrogen ingress with surface coatings, or controlling hydrogen diffusion within via the introduc...

Vanadium is a transitional metal with an ability to generate reactive oxygen species in the biological system. This work was designed to assess memory deficits in mice chronically exposed to vanadium. A total of 132 male BALB/c mice (4 weeks old) were used for the experiment and were divided into three major groups of vanadium treated, matched controls, and animals exposed to vanadium for three...

Young's modulus and internal friction of the V-4Ti-4Cr alloy with different hydrogen content were studied in temperature range 100 − 300 К at oscillation frequencies about kHz. It is shown that hydrogenation gives rise to a minimum dependence due precipitation/dissolution vanadium monohydride particles, relaxation peak spectrum temperatures 140 К, which can be associated Snoek-type caused by Ti...

A large number of unexploited low-grade vanadium-titanium magnetite deposits have been found in the Chao-yang area of China in recent years. The reserves are estimated at more than 20 billion tons. A mineralogical study of raw sample indicated that it was a typical low-grade vanadium-titanium magnetite ore with weathering. Most of vanadium-titanium magnetite was replaced by martite and sphene, ...

Interest in vanadium chemistry has increased since the recognition of the involvement of vanadium ions in many important biological systems.1 The distinctive preference of the vanadium ion for N/O donor atom types has prompted the synthesis and characterization of many model complexes containing N/O donor ligands, the spectroscopic properties and solution behavior of which have been investigate...

The next great wave of innovation and development for implantable medical devices focuses on surface engineering. This would enhance their performance, restore lost functions and ultimately reduce pain. Biomimetic coating is a promising approach, used in that concern. In the present work, an attempt was made to develop the function of the biomimetic coating rather than the classical biocompatib...

The aims of this study were to clarify the effects of high vanadium on the renal cell cycle and apoptosis in broilers. 420 one-day-old avian broilers were divided into six groups and fed on a control diet (vanadium 0.073 mg/kg), and five high vanadium diets (vanadium 5 mg/kg, high vanadium group I; 15 mg/kg, high vanadium group II; 30 mg/kg, high vanadium group III; 45 mg/kg, high vanadium grou...

A hard disk medium is typically composed of several layers including the magnetic recording layer, a buffer layer, as well as a wear protective layer. In the work presented here, the hard disks analysed have a total of five layers with the uppermost layer being the lubricant. The second layer is diamond like coating and this is followed by the magnetic layer consisting of an alloy of cobalt and...

The attachment of cells to titanium surfaces is an important phenomenon in the area of clinical implant dentistry. A major consideration in designing implants has been to produce surfaces that promote desirable responses in the cells and tissues. To achieve these requirements, the titanium implant surface can be modified in various ways. This research was designed to elucidate the relationship ...

The chemistry section of the symposium will concentrate on. the chemistry qf vanadium that .has .possible relevance to vanadium b_ioche.mistry or therapeutic applications.. The biochemistry section will cover topics trom the essentiality of vanadlpm to vanadium-dependent haloperoxidases to vanadium bioactivity in cell cuItures. The therapeutic section will predominantly, address the insulin-mim...