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Measurements of CO2 Fluxes at Non-Ideal Eddy Covariance Sites
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2019
The presented protocol uses the eddy covariance method at non-typical locations, applicable to all types of short-canopy ecosystems with limited area, on a currently reforested windthrow site in Poland. Details of measuring site setup rules, flux calculations and quality control, and final result analysis, are described.
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Electric Flux
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2025
The concept of flux describes how much of something goes through a given area. More formally, it is the dot product of a vector field within an area. For a better understanding, consider an open rectangular surface with a small area that is placed in a uniform electric field. The larger the area, the more field lines go through it and, hence, the greater the flux; similarly, the stronger the electric field (represented by a greater density of lines), the greater the flux. On the other hand, if...
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Characterization of Full Set Material Constants and Their Temperature Dependence for Piezoelectric Materials Using Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy
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2016
This protocol describes the procedure of measuring the temperature dependence of the full set material constants of piezoelectric materials using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy (RUS).
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Material Constants
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2023
Source: Roberto Leon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA In contrast to the production of cars or toasters, where millions of identical copies are made and extensive prototype testing is possible, each civil engineering structure is unique and very expensive to reproduce (Fig.1). Therefore, civil engineers must extensively rely on analytical modeling to design their structures. These models are simplified abstractions of reality and are used to...
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Oxygen Flux Measurements to Evaluate Mitochondrial Respiration in Living and Permeabilized Cells
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2026
Source: Elettra Leo1, Luiza H.D. Cardoso1, Sabine Schmitt1, Erich Gnaiger11Oroboros InstrumentsThis video explains how oxygen flux is used to assess mitochondrial respiration in living and permeabilized mammalian cells. It demonstrates the sequential use of digitonin, metabolic substrates, ADP, an uncoupler, and an inhibitor to characterize different respiratory states. The resulting oxygen flux profile reveals mitochondrial function and energy-coupling efficiency under defined conditions.
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Flux material changes the physical conditions of a heated mixture by lowering its effective melting temperature or viscosity. This allows components to fuse more readily and can improve contact between materials. In chemical processing and related high-temperature operations, that effect can make melting more efficient while helping the final material form with fewer processing difficulties.
During heating, flux material can react with surface oxides or other impurities and convert them into a separate, often low-melting phase called slag. Because this phase can be removed from the desired material, the treatment helps control unwanted components rather than leaving them dispersed throughout the melt or joined material.
Chemical compatibility determines whether the flux promotes the intended transformation or causes unwanted reactions with the materials being processed. Composition and operating temperature therefore matter together: a suitable choice supports fusion, impurity control, or wetting without undermining the product. This consideration is especially important when different materials or reactive surfaces are heated together.
In soldering, flux cleans metal surfaces and improves wetting, meaning the molten solder spreads across the surface instead of remaining localized. More uniform spreading increases contact between solder and metal, supporting the formation of reliable joints. The result depends on using a flux whose composition and temperature behavior suit the soldering process and the joined materials.
Selection begins with the material composition, the planned heating or melting temperature, and chemical compatibility with the system. The flux is then introduced during the relevant heating or melting operation so it can assist fusion, impurity control, or surface contact. Matching these conditions helps improve process efficiency and limits unwanted reactions.
Flux material has roles in chemical processing, metallurgy, glassmaking, and soldering, although the immediate objective differs by application. It can support fusion, reduce melt resistance, control impurities through slag formation, or improve solder spreading on metal. These effects contribute to better process control, more efficient treatment, and improved quality of the resulting material or joint.