FYI Factors affecting recrystallization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recrystallization_(metallurgy) On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 7:53 PM, Axil Axil <janap...@gmail.com> wrote: > 'Quiescence' – a detailed causation speculation. > > > > My theory of E-Cat operation states that polycrystalline tubercle > structures in the nanometer size range on the surface of micro sized nickel > particles will dissociate molecular hydrogen (H2) into hydrogen ions > (protons) based on patch field electrostatic interactions with Rydberg > atoms. > > > > If you need a refresher on my theory, see: > > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/vortex-l@eskimo.com/msg55135.html > > > > A varied and random polycrystalline tubercle structure is required to load > protons into the micro-powder. Quiescence is caused by a disintegration of > this polycrystalline tubercle structure either by melting the tubercles > causing recrystallization of the tubercle thereby making the crystal > structure of the micro powder more homogeneous. In other words, the > tubercle crystal structures will tend to revert to the default (111) FCC > crystal orientation. This recrystallization process will proceed at a rate > proportional to the temperature point above nominal levels. > > > > This realignment should occur somewhere below 1000C but become > increasingly less probable as the powder operating temperature is decreased > into the 600C range. > > > > The operational temperature of the Rossi powder may range at plus or minus > 50C centered on 600C. > > > > Since Rossi controls this powder temperature manually, this tight optimum > power operating temperature range is impossible to maintain leading to > quick powder spill over catalytic failure. > > > > A fast reaction National instrument control system is required to make > negative feedback adjustments using temperature sensors to keep the > operational temperature of the Rossi powder in the 600C + or - 50C > temperature range to keep the powder from exceeding specification for high > temperature operations so that destructive recrystallization does not occur. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
