Carbon Definition and 497 Threads

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    Designing Titanium Carbon Uprights for racecar

    Hello, For my University project I am trying to design uprights for a race car. Currently we are using TIG welded 4130, I am trying to push the Titanium carbon direction. I have many questions! The idea of the upright is to use a titanium core (manufacture from laser sintering) then...
  2. W

    Carbon Nanotube FET: Gate Voltage and Conductance

    i don't understand how an applied Voltage on a (intrinsic) Carbon Nanotube could change its conductance... There is not a population inversion like in mosfet. So, which is the physics? Where this carriers can from? thank you.
  3. V

    Expansion rate of Carbon Fiber vs Steel

    I am a lisc. Auto body tech, and I have a customer who wants a Carbon Fiber roof on a Volkwagen bug, I can fabricate a inner frame, and bonding will not be an issue, (according to paint rep) The hard part is I want to do a flush seem and have paint blend into carbon fiber. I will "butt" match...
  4. H

    Why are carbon electrodes neutral in electrolysis of water?

    What is it about the atomic makeup of carbon electrodes that makes them neutral in electrolysis?
  5. H

    Carbon dioxide from an antacid tablet

    Homework Statement Let’s say the % concentrations of CaCO3 (table 5) you obtain from trial #1 and #2 are consistent, while the concentration obtained from trial #3 is significantly higher. Demonstrate, how and where, a wet flask could be involved to explain such a result. Explain in great...
  6. A

    Is the fragmentation of Carbon ions mainly composed of alpha particles?

    I'm analyzing data taken from 500 MeV/nucleon Iron beam and 290 MeV/nucleon Carbon beam. When looking at the fragmentation that has occured, the fragmentation for the Carbon beam seems almost always be alpha particles (I though I would see some Beryllium as well). Does this mean that the Carbon...
  7. S

    Carbon Compounds: Orbital & Bonding Energies Explained

    why carbon can form polymers and sillicon not? though both are tetra valent. explain this based on its orbital and bonding energies
  8. K

    Aluminium strengthening with carbon?

    Aluminium strengthening with carbon?? Hi , Is it possible to strengthen aluminium with interstitial strengthening by carbon?I couldn't find any aluminium alloy with carbon content.What is the problem behind alloying of carbon with aluminium?
  9. Saitama

    Find hybridisation of Carbon compounds

    Hello! How to calculate the hybridisation in carbon compounds? Most of the time whenever i try to find out the hybridisation i get a wrong answer. I think the usual way of finding hybridisation doesn't work with carbon compounds. Is there any other way?
  10. Twinflower

    Determine resistance in a cone formed carbon resistor

    Homework Statement I have to determine the resistance of a cone shaped resistor with the following dimmensions: Height at the first end: 1mm Lengdt: 250mm Height at the last end: 0.5 mm Rho: 14.5^10-6 Ohm*m Homework Equations \Omega = \frac{\rho \times L}{A} The Attempt at a...
  11. P

    Ammount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced

    Is there anyway to find out or approximate how much carbon dioxide a person produces per day, how much oxygen does a plant produce per day. And do different species of plants produce different amounts of oxygen?
  12. T

    Can zigzag carbon nanotubes be expressed as a mathematical vector?

    Homework Statement I'm trying to express the conditions for a zigzag carbon nanotube in a mathematical vector. Homework Equations B = na1 + ma2 The Attempt at a Solution I want to say "either a=0 or b=0", but must I also say that it can't be a=b=0 or is that already excluded in...
  13. A

    Why doesn;t Carbon show deviation from electron configuration

    We all know that carbon shows the configuration 1s2- 2s2- 2p2 But, since half-filled and fully filled orbitals are more stable, why doesn't it show the configuration 1s2- 2s1- 2p3 ? Why doesn't the 2s orbital give 1 electron to 2p, as in the case of Chromium, where one electron goes from 3d to...
  14. J

    Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Safeguards Info Needed

    [FONT="Verdana"][SIZE="2"][FONT="Verdana"]We would be working on with Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) for post graduate research. We are doing a thesis on liquid crystals and would be using CNT. Please let us know what what safeguards and precautions have to be taken when working with it in our lab...
  15. Jadaav

    Reduction of metal oxides by Carbon

    Can Carbon displace Aluminium, Silver and Gold from their oxides ? Also where is Carbon found in the reactivity series ? Edit : Got confirmation of Carbon's position in the reactivity series. But I still have a doubt about Silver and Gold because they are unreactive.
  16. Philosophaie

    The carbon content of a good samari sword

    What is the carbon content of a good samari sword? A samari sword has a blade of extra hard steel for slicing and a blunt end of a more flexible steel. Maybe some metalurgial technigues to get te raw iron to that carbon content.
  17. C

    At what temperature range can brittle fracture be expected in low carbon steels?

    Hi. At what temperature range can brittle fracture be expected in low carbon steels? Are there other parameters which govern its occurance? Thanks.
  18. G

    Carbon dioxide partial pressure

    Homework Statement Carbon dioxide partial pressure: a. increases in the blood as it travels from the systemic venules to the inferior vena cava b. is greater in the blood in the systemic capillary beds than in the alveoli of the lungs. The Attempt at a Solution The answer is...
  19. K

    Finding Composition of Carbon Steel API 5L Grade B Schedule 40

    Hello, I have one short question. Can I somehow get the information of the composition of the material (percantage of certain metals inside) if I have these data about it: carbon steel API 5L Grade B Schedule 40? I would appreciate your help veeery much! Regards Amy
  20. B

    Carbon energy transition levels

    How do I find the energy difference between 1s and 2p, in a carbon atom? I'm right in assuming this is a constant value, and yet I cannot find the answer anywhere..? Thanks
  21. A

    Do carbon block water filters actually remove some fluoride?

    Hi! This is my first post on physicsforums. I wasn't sure if it belonged here or in the Chemistry forum, but just picked here. I am trying to figure out if my drinking water filter system removes some fluoride from my water. (I know it doesn't remove all as it's not specifically a fluoride...
  22. C

    Help with carbon dating question please

    desperately need help with the question below. me and my dad have been working on it for hours but keep getting the answer to be 5.97x10^-23?! totally off what it should be. Q. There are about 1.3x10^-12 carbon-14 atoms for each atom of carbon-12 in living materials, and the half-life of...
  23. K

    How Many Grams of CO2 Are Collected at 104.3 kPa and 29.6°C?

    Homework Statement If carbon dioxide is collected at 104.3 kPa and 29.6 oC, how many grams are collected? Use the gas constant of 0.08206 L. atm/mol . K. 1. Liters at STP. 2. Grams at new temperature and pressure. Homework Equations PV=nRT The Attempt at a Solution I really don't...
  24. Y

    How Long Ago Did the Plant Die Using Carbon-14 Dating?

    Homework Statement half life of carbon 14 is 5730 years. living matter produces 15.3 disintegrations per min per gram of carbon it contains. A 1g sample of a plant from an excavation shows 7 disintegrations per min from carbon-14. how long did the plant die? Homework Equations k = 1/ t...
  25. J

    Understanding Carbon Decay: Solving for Decay Rate

    How can I find the decay rate of carbon? I have found the decay constant and I know the half life and the number of atoms. I think I have the data and I have the answer but I think I am using the wrong equation as my answer does not fit the books. The decay constant I got as -1.209x10^-4...
  26. W

    Can Copper Effectively Absorb Carbon from the Air?

    Is copper absorbs Carbon? I've just seen in one Science Fair project. In that there was one project. it was about pollution. There was a model of sizing machine. The boy who made this project says " If we use Copper in Sizing boilers, Copper will absorb much quantity of Carbon from air". My...
  27. S

    What Is the Emissivity of Carbon Steel for IR Thermometer Use?

    May i know what is the emissivity for carbon steel ? Is it suitable for me if i using IR thermometer(with emissivity 0.95fixed) to measure cutting temperature ?
  28. D

    Carbon dating from activity of sample

    Homework Statement A certain artifact is found to have a carbon-14 activity of 0.12 Bq per gram of carbon. What is the age of the object? Homework Equations A = A(initial) * (1/2)^(t/h) where A = current amount A(initial) = initial amount t = time h = half-life (aka half-time) The Attempt...
  29. R

    1. Burning butane (C4H10) produces gaseous carbon dioxide and water.

    1. Burning butane (C4H10) produces gaseous carbon dioxide and water. The enthalpy of combustion of butane is -2650 kJ/mole. Determine how much water you can heat from room temperature (22 Degrees) to boiling with 1 kg of butane. Therefore: 13O2 + 2C4H10 ---Heat---> 8Co2 (g) + 10H2O(l)...
  30. Z

    Head-on collision between a neutron and stationary carbon atom.

    Ok so my problem is I have absolutely no idea where to start. I have been able to figure out other problems but this I can't get my head around. I am unsure as to the equations I need to use for collisions and how to obtain the correct answer. Homework Statement A nuclear reactor (see...
  31. TrickyDicky

    Is 13 Billion Years Enough for Carbon Abundance in the Universe?

    There's this kid mentioned in another thread that seems to raise doubts about carbon nucleosynthesis but the thread was locked, so I thought I'd ask the experts :If all the carbon of the universe is produced in masive stellar fusion nucleosynthesis, is 13 billion years time enough to reach the...
  32. T

    Carbon nanotube vs carbon nanofiber

    I understand what a carbon nanotube is. I have some experience with geodesic domes and the way those shapes can be changed. I keep hearing more and more about carbon nanofibers but I've never seen it explained. Is a carbon nanofiber a bundle of nanotubes, chains of carbon particles or something...
  33. M

    Will a Carbon Fiber Car Frame Affect the Handling of My Electric Mini Cooper?

    hi, I've been toying with the idea of converting my mini cooper to an electric car, and I'm brainstorming ways to reduce the weight as much as possible. I came up with the idea of a carbon fiber frame to replace the heavy steel one, I found a company that can do it for me, but I was wondering...
  34. nismaratwork

    Can Carbon Fiber Revolutionize Mass Car Production?

    http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/09/japanese-company-announces-breakthrough-in-carbon-fiber-technology/ Is this really feasible? I was under the impression that mass production of carbon fiber structures like this was still too slow and the fiber too expensive to make? Obviously I'm...
  35. S

    Material Properties of Carbon Fibers

    I'm working on a computer model that simulates material damage in fiber reinforced polymers in extreme temperatures. I have looked around to find where I can buy some and get material properties. So far the best place I have found is Rock West Company with their quasi-isotropic lay...
  36. S

    What does one carbon metabolism of folic acid mean?

    What does that mean. Transfer of 1-carbon unit. What is a 1-carbon unit, are they referring to carbon number 1(according to nomenclature) of the molecule being transferred or a single carbon atom from the molecule is transferred? Can anyone explain. Thanks :smile:
  37. O

    Distinguishing Chrome, Carbon & Stainless Steel

    What is the best way to distinguish and separate chrome steel, carbon steel, and stainless steel? I.e., if I had balls of chrome steel, carbon steel and stainless steel that were all of the same size, how could I tell them apart? The weights of the materials are very similar, and I am looking...
  38. C

    Carbon nanotube reinforced carbon fibre composites

    I was wondering if there was a definitive chart/data table with the properties of such a material. Many time has been spent looking through many papers, yet I am yet to find a table with for instance ... max tensile strength, max toughness, max conductivity I know there are many variations...
  39. A

    Why Carbon Atoms Don't Form Square or Triangular Rings

    I have heard of carbon compounds in the form of rings or circles like cyclohexane and cyclopentane and it set me wondering of why carbon atoms do not form square or triangular rings. Could someone explain the reason?
  40. M

    What Are the Typical N-Values for Low Carbon Steel?

    I cannot find the strain hardening (n-values) for steels online anywhere. I need to see a bunch of typical values if possible. Can anyone direct me to a online website? Or atleast mention what the typical n-value is for a low carbon steel? Thanks
  41. M

    Reducing Resistance in Electrofusion Couplings for Steel Pipes

    I have 6" Carbon steel pipe Question. I am working on a project. I have 6" Carbon steel pipe which I am going to use 10" High Density Polyethylene Pipe(HDPE) to sleeve and protect 6" pipe from corrosion. This pipe will be buried. I am trying to use electrofusion coupling to connect HDPE. The...
  42. H

    Atmosphere, carbon dioxide and water vapour help?

    atmosphere, carbon dioxide and water vapour help?? (c) One cubic metre (1 m3) of atmosphere at sea level contains 3.80 × 10(power of)2 ppm of CO2 and 5.00 × 10(power of)3 ppm of water vapour. If there is a total of 2.6 × 10(power of)25 molecules in 1 m3 of air, calculate how many...
  43. W

    What is the role of graphite in liquid metal bath formation?

    Hi guys, I'm a physicist and would appreciate some direction in helping me understand the dynamics (or chemistry) of graphite in a bath of liquid metal. Eventually the bath is cooled into a solid ingot. There are several different metals which are used (Cu, Fe, Al as well as many alloys). Any...
  44. T

    Calculating Carbon Decay: Kinetic Energy, Mass, and Activity

    Homework Statement The radiocarbon in our bodies is one of the naturally occurring sources of radiation. Let's see how large a dose we receive. 14C decays via Beta- emission, and 18% of body mass is Carbon. A) Write out the decay scheme of carbon-14 and show the end product. (A neutrino...
  45. T

    Can multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) slide telescopically?

    Greetings, I'm trying to find out whether or not straight multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) have the ability to slide telescopically. Although I have no formal education on the subject, my suspicion is that quantum interactions will inhibit axial motion, but I'm intrigued as graphite...
  46. L

    Electron densities of Carbon Strontium water calcium

    Hi, can anyone tell me what the electron densities of Carbon Strontium water calcium are? i can't find it anywhere on the web. Thanks
  47. N

    Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistor (CNTFET) Biosensor

    What are the effects of "Analyte-Nanotube interactions" in the CNTFET device?
  48. T

    Hybridization of Carbon in a Triple Bond: Explained

    Homework Statement What type of hybridization occurs in the orbitals of a carbon atom participating in a triple bond with another carbon atom? The Attempt at a Solution I honestly thought it would be sp3 but it turns out to be sp. Can someone explain this to me? Thanks!
  49. S

    How to built Carbon Fibre parts at home

    How Can i built carbon fibre parts at home work shop?
  50. P

    Do you know where i can get a flow sheet for the synthesis of Carbon 60 ?

    ? Or the process chemistry behind the synthesis of Carbon 60
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