Physical Sciences Vistas: Perspectives on Simultaneous Excellence (2023, Issue 2) [Newsletter]
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A dry lubricant coating in ceramic form consisting of 95 percent lead monoxide and 5 percent silicon dioxide withstood a temperature of 1200 deg F, with a bearing operating at various atmospheric pressures. From this testing, there was no galling or metal transfer of the bearing.
Isolation of closely spaced transmitting and receiving frequencies of an antenna without insertion loss by filtering the receiver input is accomplished by an inner conductor with two winding helices and an outer conductor of aluminum. A tuning slug is at either end of the inner conductor form.
Thin glass beam splitter, densitometer head, and densitometer electronics are incorporated in a standard contour projector. The density contour of small areas of photographic film can be read. This instrument can be used as a research tool in process engineering.
Simplified and improved electrometer circuit provides high-input impedance, stability of gain and operating point, linear response, and low power requirements.
Transistorized amplifier, in which an external reference voltage controls gain, combines high gain with stability and low power consumption. This circuit is useful in electronic servo and portable audio equipment.
Cathode support structure designed around a titanium diaphragm prevents radial misalignment between the cathode and anode in amplitrons. The titanium exhibits low thermal conductivity, tolerates lateral thermal expansion of the cathode, and is a poor primary and secondary emission medium.
Large compound curved surfaces for collecting and concentrating radiation are fabricated by the use of several common machining and forming processes. Lightweight sectors are assembled into large reflectors. With this concept of fabrication, integrally stiffened reflective sectors up to 25 square feet in area have been produced.
A mix of borax powder and a chlorinated anhydrous polyester resin yields a plastic composition that is fire-retardant, yields a minimum of toxic gases when heated, and exhibits high thermal insulating properties. This composition can be used as a coating or can be converted into laminated or cast shapes.
Web belt system measures belt or strap load. It is partially disassembled and installed on an existing belt without cutting or re-threading the belt. A strain gage, installed on one of the support beams, eliminates errors due to uneven loading.
Cold working and aging prepares nickel alloys for coiling into springs with properties acceptable in a cryogenic environment.
Nickel base alloy with high strength, ductility, good impact and oxidation resistance, microstructural stability, workability potential, and the ability to show improved strength and ductility when directly solidified has recently been developed for high temperature applications.