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MELTING CURVE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Strength of Materials
- Physics of Solids
- Plastic Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha loss peak
1, record 1, English, alpha%20loss%20peak
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first peak in the damping curve below the melting range, in order of decreasing temperature at constant frequency or increasing frequency at constant temperature. 1, record 1, English, - alpha%20loss%20peak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a-loss peak: The letter "a" in this variant must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter. 2, record 1, English, - alpha%20loss%20peak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha loss peak: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 1, English, - alpha%20loss%20peak
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-loss peak
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Physique des solides
- Matières plastiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maximum de perte alpha
1, record 1, French, maximum%20de%20perte%20alpha
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Premier maximum de la courbe d'amortissement en dessous de la zone de fusion, depuis les hautes températures à fréquence constante ou depuis les basses fréquences à température constante. 1, record 1, French, - maximum%20de%20perte%20alpha
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum de perte alpha : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 1, French, - maximum%20de%20perte%20alpha
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Física de los sólidos
- Materiales plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pico de pérdida alfa
1, record 1, Spanish, pico%20de%20p%C3%A9rdida%20alfa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Primer pico en la curva de amortiguación bajo el rango de fusión, en orden de temperatura decreciente a una frecuencia constante o con una frecuencia de incremento a temperatura constante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pico%20de%20p%C3%A9rdida%20alfa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Physics of Solids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- liquidus
1, record 2, English, liquidus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A curve [usually] on a temperature-composition diagram for a binary system that over a range of temperatures between the melting points of the pure components relates compositions of the liquid phase to the solid phase in equilibrium with the liquid phase and that indicates temperatures above which only the liquid phase can exist... 2, record 2, English, - liquidus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluorine expands the temperature interval between liquidus and solidus ... 3, record 2, English, - liquidus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Physique des solides
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- liquidus
1, record 2, French, liquidus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un diagramme de phases, courbe séparant le domaine où la phase liquide existe seule de celui où elle coexiste avec des cristaux. 2, record 2, French, - liquidus
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La présence de fluor accroît l'intervalle de température entre le liquidus et le solidus [...] 3, record 2, French, - liquidus
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Física de los sólidos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- liquidus
1, record 2, Spanish, liquidus
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En un diagrama de fases en condiciones de equilibrio, los puntos que representan las temperaturas en las que varias composiciones en los sistemas comienzan a solidificarse en enfriamiento o finalizan la fusión en calentamiento. 1, record 2, Spanish, - liquidus
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Strength of Materials
- Physics of Solids
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gamma loss peak
1, record 3, English, gamma%20loss%20peak
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The third peak in the damping curve below the melting range in order of decreasing temperature or increasing frequency. 1, record 3, English, - gamma%20loss%20peak
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gamma loss peak: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - gamma%20loss%20peak
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Physique des solides
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maximum de perte gamma
1, record 3, French, maximum%20de%20perte%20gamma
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Troisième maximum de la courbe d'amortissement en dessous de la zone de fusion, depuis les hautes températures à fréquence constante ou depuis les basses fréquences à température constante. 1, record 3, French, - maximum%20de%20perte%20gamma
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum de perte gamma : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - maximum%20de%20perte%20gamma
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Física de los sólidos
- Materiales plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pico de pérdida gama
1, record 3, Spanish, pico%20de%20p%C3%A9rdida%20gama
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tercer pico en la curva de amortiguación bajo el rango de fusión en orden de temperatura decreciente o frecuencia creciente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pico%20de%20p%C3%A9rdida%20gama
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Strength of Materials
- Physics of Solids
- Plastic Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- beta loss peak
1, record 4, English, beta%20loss%20peak
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The second peak in the damping curve below the melting range, in order of decreasing temperature or increasing frequency. 1, record 4, English, - beta%20loss%20peak
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
beta loss peak: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 4, English, - beta%20loss%20peak
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Physique des solides
- Matières plastiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maximum de perte bêta
1, record 4, French, maximum%20de%20perte%20b%C3%AAta
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Second maximum de la courbe d'amortissement en dessous de la zone de fusion, depuis les hautes températures à fréquence constante ou depuis les basses fréquences à température constante. 1, record 4, French, - maximum%20de%20perte%20b%C3%AAta
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum de perte bêta : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 4, French, - maximum%20de%20perte%20b%C3%AAta
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Física de los sólidos
- Materiales plásticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- pico de pérdida beta
1, record 4, Spanish, pico%20de%20p%C3%A9rdida%20beta
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Segundo pico en la curva de amortiguación bajo el rango de fusión, en orden de temperatura decreciente o frecuencia creciente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - pico%20de%20p%C3%A9rdida%20beta
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Heat (Physics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- melting curve
1, record 5, English, melting%20curve
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The line defining the range of temperatures and pressures at which a rock melts. 2, record 5, English, - melting%20curve
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
melting curve : term used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 5, English, - melting%20curve
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- courbe de fusion
1, record 5, French, courbe%20de%20fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
courbe de fusion : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 5, French, - courbe%20de%20fusion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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