My research in June:

Detailed study on the distribution and types of phases in all my samples has been done by transmission electron microscope. TEM specimens have been prepared by twinjet electro-polishing using a special solution. Carful TEM examinations of the dendritic phase have confirmed the presence of Mg6Ca2Zn3 in all ternary alloys and a presence of one binary phase in Mg-3Zn-0.2 Ca.

Studies carry out on june:
> description of physical properties within CMD and FVM models
> Continuation of EMF measurement for constant ratio of Al to Zn - eutectic composition
> analysis of results
> finding of a new correction to applied model (FVM)

In June I went to Italy. It was splendid although I went there not for holiday but for a conference. Montecatini Terme was a site of the 12th International conference on Smart Materials and Structures organized by CIMTEC. It was my first so BIG multiculti scientific gathering. I regard it as a highly interesting exercise. It was most definitely a valuable experience to see what other people in your field are up to and to struck up one or two or more, if you’re lucky, acquaintances. I presented a poster during the poster session and even got some questions, which I was able answer. What a success!

Main studies carried out during April:


- microhardness measurements for the ribbons with molybdenum addition after annealing
- XRD analysis of phase composition for the ribbons with molybdenum addition after annealing
- TEM investigations of thin ribbons with molybdenum addition – analysis of microstructure evaluation after annealing
- analysis of the results obtained so far,
- participation in seminars and lectures

This month I was textured silicon wafer, again in acidic solutions. I prepared also the wafers to the academic placement on the Wroclaw University of Technology. The preparation was consisted of cleaninging and thoroughly etching defected layer.