Two-stage kinetic model for the α-β phase recrystallisation in nickel sulphide

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Journal Article
Citation:
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2001, 64 (1), pp. 201 - 210
Issue Date:
2001-06-19
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Toughened glass panels used as a glazing material in multistorey buildings are known to fracture prematurely when they contain nickel sulfide inclusions as a result of the α-β phase recrystallisation in nickel sulfide. The kinetics of this recrystallisation were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions. The recrystallisation was observed to be a two-step process with an induction period followed by the phase change. A two-stage kinetic model was used to estimate the recrystallisation time under ambient conditions. These values were found to correlate well with the observed time to failure for glass panels installed in multistorey buildings.
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