Phonon density of states of iron up to 153 gigapascals

We report phonon densities of states (DOS) of iron measured by nuclear resonant inelastic x-ray scattering to 153 gigapascals and calculated from ab initio theory. Qualitatively, they are in agreement, but the theory predicts density at higher energies. From the DOS, we derive elastic and thermodynamic parameters of iron, including shear modulus, compressional and shear velocities, heat capacity, entropy, kinetic energy, zero-point energy, and Debye temperature. In comparison to the compressional and shear velocities from the preliminary reference Earth model (PREM) seismic model, our results suggest that Earth's inner core has a mean atomic number equal to or higher than pure iron, which is consistent with an iron-nickel alloy.     

液压元件最佳环形缝隙的优化设计方法

剪切泄漏的方向应以缝隙中相对静止的断面为参照基准;复合泄漏流量是压剪泄漏和剪切泄漏两种流量的矢量和;而复合泄漏功率损失是压差泄漏和剪切泄漏两种功率损失的代数和。液压元件最佳环形缝隙的优化设计,应以实际机加工精度和元件运行状况为基础,综合设计缝隙的高度、缝隙的长度和油液的粘度等参数。     

外源过氧化氢处理对采后荔枝褐变及活性氧代谢的影响

【目的】研究外源过氧化氢（H2O2）处理对采后荔枝褐变及活性氧代谢的影响,为荔枝采后保鲜提供途径,以期提高果实的贮藏品质。【方法】以清水处理为对照（CK）,采用不同浓度（1、5和10mmol/L）的外源H2O2浸泡荔枝3min,在4℃下冷藏放置,每隔3d取样一次,进行失重率、褐变指数、丙二醛（MDA）含量、细胞膜透性、...     

Bekämpfungsversuche gegen die KleinwühlmäuseMicrotus lusitanicus (Gerbe) undM. duodecimcostatus (Sel.-Long.) in Obstkulturen

Tests with different rodenticides against the Iberian Vole (Microtus lusitanicus) and the Mediterranean Vole (M. duodecimcostatus) were carried out in highly infested orchards in Portugal. Best results were obtained with baits containing 0.005% Bromadiolon. Broken carob was a suitable bait material. Apple slices and granulats of lab chow were also accepted, but were destructed very fast by fungi. Cultivation techniques had a great influence on the results. The density of Iberian Voles could be diminished drastically with a combined method of removing the ground cover and subsequent application of poisoned baits. Blowing anticoagulant dusts directly into the galleries of the voles was not very successful until now.     

Absence of renal cortical anisotropic backscattering artifact in feline chronic kidney disease

Renal cortical anisotropy backscattering artifact (CABA) is a focal hyperechoic region where the tubules are parallel to the incident ultrasound beam, reflecting most of the beams to the transducer. To investigate the association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the absence of renal CABA in cats. Ultrasonographic renal images of 40 cats with CKD (stage II-IV) and 36 clinically healthy cats were blindly evaluated by two observers to determine the visibility of renal CABA. Inter- and intraobserver agreements were evaluated using McNemar’s test. The association between the absence of renal CABA and CKD was assessed using Fisher’s exact test. Excellent intraobserver and substantial interobserver agreements were demonstrated. A significant association (P < .0001) between absent renal CABA and CKD stage was revealed in all cats. Cats with CKD had an increased risk of the absence of renal CABA (Odds ratio, 56.0; 95% CI, 13.8–227.0) compared with the clinically healthy cats. The absence of renal CABA revealed 87.5% sensitivity and 88.9% specificity to detect CKD in all cats, and 91.7% sensitivity and 83.3% specificity in aged cats. Our study demonstrated a correlation between feline CKD and the absence of renal CABA, providing a feasible and alternative method for feline CKD evaluation.     

Ein allgemeiner Indikator als wefentlicher Fortschritt bei der Reakionsbestimmung der B?den

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Etude de l'action des Ultra-Sons sur le developpement de la vanilline dans la preparation de la vanille

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