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PASSIVATION SURFACE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- Chemical Engineering
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stable surface
1, record 1, English, stable%20surface
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
How can one recognize the difference between a stable surface and one that is actively corroding? ... If a strong, even film of corrosion is formed on a metal, this will often protect the underlying metal against further corrosion by providing a barrier against new chemical reactions. Thus, a stable passivating layer is produced. Stable surfaces on metal objects are generally adherent and the thickness does not increase (or increases only minimally) with time. 2, record 1, English, - stable%20surface
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Génie chimique
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surface stable
1, record 1, French, surface%20stable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comment reconnaître la différence entre une surface stable et une surface attaquée par la corrosion active? [...] Si une couche de corrosion uniforme et compacte s’est formée à la surface d’un métal, elle protégera souvent le métal sous-jacent contre la formation de corrosion supplémentaire en créant une barrière qui empêchera de nouvelles réactions chimiques. C'est ainsi que se forme une couche de passivation stable. Les surfaces stables sur les objets métalliques sont habituellement adhérentes et l'épaisseur n’ augmente pas(ou de façon très minime) au fil du temps. 1, record 1, French, - surface%20stable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- planar detector
1, record 2, English, planar%20detector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The planar detector consists of a crystal of either rectangular or circular cross section and a sensitive thickness of 1-20 mm ... The electric field is perpendicular to the cross-sectional area of the crystal. The crystal thickness is selected on the basis of the gamma-ray energy region relevant to the application of interest, with the small thicknesses optimum for low-energy measurements (for example in the L-x-ray region for special nuclear material). Planar detectors usually achieve the best energy resolution, because of their low capacitance; they are preferred for detailed spectroscopy, such as the analysis of the complex low-energy gamma-ray and x-ray spectra of uranium and plutonium. 1, record 2, English, - planar%20detector
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solid-state detectors are produced mainly in two configurations: planar and coaxial. These terms refer to the detector crystal shape and the manner in which it is wired into the detector circuit. 1, record 2, English, - planar%20detector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détecteur planaire
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20planaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Détecteurs réalisés selon la technique d’implantation ionique «planaire». La technologie de fabrication des détecteurs [au] silicium a beaucoup évolué au cours du dernier demi-siècle grâce aux progrès de la microélectronique. Aujourd’hui, on utilise le procédé d’implantation passivée planaire(ou Implantation Planar Process) qui a complètement supplanté les techniques de fabrication des détecteurs à barrière de surface ou à jonction diffusée. La technique actuelle basée sur l'utilisation d’implanteurs(accélérateurs d’ions de faible énergie), permet de réaliser des jonctions abruptes et minces grâce à un contrôle très précis de la position en profondeur des dopants(B pour type P et As pour type N) à l'intérieur d’un substrat de Si(réduction de la zone morte du dispositif) de haute résistivité(de type N–). Celui-ci est recouvert d’une couche mince de passivation(SiO2) afin de minimiser les courants de fuite de surface. Un traitement chimique par photolithographie permet de définir la géométrie finale du détecteur. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20planaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- planar ion-implantation technique
1, record 3, English, planar%20ion%2Dimplantation%20technique
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- planar ion implantation process 2, record 3, English, planar%20ion%20implantation%20process
- planar ion implantation 3, record 3, English, planar%20ion%20implantation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low-energy ion accelerator process used to build a planar device such as a detector. 4, record 3, English, - planar%20ion%2Dimplantation%20technique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- planar ion implantation technique
- planar ion-implantation process
- planar ion-implantation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- procédé d’implantation passivée planaire
1, record 3, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bimplantation%20passiv%C3%A9e%20planaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- technique d’implantation ionique planaire 1, record 3, French, technique%20d%26rsquo%3Bimplantation%20ionique%20planaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détecteurs réalisés selon la technique d’implantation ionique «planaire». La technologie de fabrication des détecteurs silicium a beaucoup évolué au cours du dernier demi-siècle grâce aux progrès de la microélectronique. Aujourd’hui, on utilise le procédé d’implantation passivée planaire […] qui a complètement supplanté les techniques de fabrication des détecteurs à barrière de surface ou à jonction diffusée. La technique actuelle basée sur l'utilisation d’implanteurs(accélérateurs d’ions de faible énergie), permet de réaliser des jonctions abruptes et minces grâce à un contrôle très précis de la position en profondeur des dopants(B pour type P et As pour type N) à l'intérieur d’un substrat de Si(réduction de la zone morte du dispositif) de haute résistivité(de type N–). Celui-ci est recouvert d’une couche mince de passivation(SiO2) afin de minimiser les courants de fuite de surface. Un traitement chimique par photolithographie permet de définir la géométrie finale du détecteur. 1, record 3, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bimplantation%20passiv%C3%A9e%20planaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rutile
1, record 4, English, rutile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lustrous, reddish brown or black, crystalline form of titanium dioxide. 2, record 4, English, - rutile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rutile’s natural color is usually so dark that it is rarely encountered as a cut gem. 3, record 4, English, - rutile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titanium oxides exhibit a wide variety of crystal structures ... The most stable form is TiO2, which can have three different crystal structures (rutile, anatase, and brookite). 4, record 4, English, - rutile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: TiO2 5, record 4, English, - rutile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rutile
1, record 4, French, rutile
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bioxyde naturel de titane [...] que l’on rencontre dans la nature diversement coloré (rouge-brun, jaunâtre, bleu, violet), cristallisant dans le système quadratique. 2, record 4, French, - rutile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après le sablage, pour éliminer toute trace d’alumine sur l'implant, ce dernier est soumis à un processus de passivation(bain acide). Du fait que les ions de titane sont très réactifs avec l'oxygène, la surface de l'implant se couvre d’une mince couche d’oxyde de titane [...] :«le rutile» : véritable biomatériau. 3, record 4, French, - rutile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : TiO2 4, record 4, French, - rutile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- rutilo
1, record 4, Spanish, rutilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido de titanio [...], que cristaliza en el sistema cuadrático; se encuentra en forma de cristales prismáticos, de color rojo a pardo entre los que abundan las maclas; también forma agujas doradas (cabellos de Venus) inclusas en los cristales de cuarzo. 1, record 4, Spanish, - rutilo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: TiO2 1, record 4, Spanish, - rutilo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Scientific Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- front window
1, record 5, English, front%20window
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fenêtre d’entrée
1, record 5, French, fen%C3%AAtre%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détecteurs nucléaires [...] La fenêtre d’entrée a pour but de protéger le détecteur. Il peut s’agir soit de l'enveloppe métallique contenant le gaz d’un détecteur, soit d’une couche de passivation sensée protéger la surface du silicium. 1, record 5, French, - fen%C3%AAtre%20d%26rsquo%3Bentr%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Finishing (Metal Processing)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- phosphatizing
1, record 6, English, phosphatizing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- phosphating 2, record 6, English, phosphating
correct, standardized
- phosphate coating 3, record 6, English, phosphate%20coating
- phosphate treatment 4, record 6, English, phosphate%20treatment
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation of a layer of insoluble phosphates on a metal surface using an agent containing phosphoric acid and/or phosphates. The formation of a very thin film is frequently (but incorrectly) called passivation. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 4, record 6, English, - phosphatizing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phosphating: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 6, English, - phosphatizing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Finition (Transformation des métaux)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- phosphatation
1, record 6, French, phosphatation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- traitement au phosphate 2, record 6, French, traitement%20au%20phosphate
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation sur une surface métallique d’une couche de phosphates insolubles par immersion dans une solution d’acide phosphorique et/ou de phosphates. La formation d’un film très mince est parfois improprement appelée passivation. 2, record 6, French, - phosphatation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phosphatation : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 3, record 6, French, - phosphatation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acabado de metales (Transformación)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- fosfatación
1, record 6, Spanish, fosfataci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de protección superficial de hierros y aceros, mediante la formación de una capa de fosfatos complejos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - fosfataci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
- Electrometallurgy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- anodic passivation
1, record 7, English, anodic%20passivation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Electrochemical passivation caused by anodic polarization. 1, record 7, English, - anodic%20passivation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
- Électrométallurgie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- passivation par oxydation anodique
1, record 7, French, passivation%20par%20oxydation%20anodique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passivation électrochimique produite par polarisation anodique. 2, record 7, French, - passivation%20par%20oxydation%20anodique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La passivation permet à de nombreux métaux et alliages de résister à la corrosion. C'est le cas notamment des aciers inoxydables sur la surface desquels il se forme, par simple contact avec l'atmosphère, un film très protecteur d’oxyde de fer et de chrome qui les rend «passifs» vis-à-vis des agents de corrosion. La passivation peut être réalisée par oxydation anodique(formation de couche protectrice d’oxyde du métal de base). 3, record 7, French, - passivation%20par%20oxydation%20anodique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroquímica
- Electrometalurgia
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pasivación anódica
1, record 7, Spanish, pasivaci%C3%B3n%20an%C3%B3dica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-06-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- passivation current
1, record 8, English, passivation%20current
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corrosion current at the passivation potential 1, record 8, English, - passivation%20current
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passivation: Decrease of corrosion rate by the formation of a corrosion product on the metal surface. 1, record 8, English, - passivation%20current
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - passivation%20current
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- courant de passivation
1, record 8, French, courant%20de%20passivation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeurs du courant de corrosion au potentiel de passivation. 1, record 8, French, - courant%20de%20passivation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passivation : Réduction de la vitesse de corrosion par formation d’un produit de corrosion sur la surface métallique. 1, record 8, French, - courant%20de%20passivation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 8, French, - courant%20de%20passivation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- surface passivation 1, record 9, English, surface%20passivation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- passivation de surface 1, record 9, French, passivation%20de%20surface
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépôt ou croissance de couches protectrices à la surface d’un semiconducteur, après la formation des régions de type P ou N. 1, record 9, French, - passivation%20de%20surface
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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