High Concentrations Of Magnesium Research Articles

Texture Development in Aluminum Alloys with High Magnesium Content

The evolution of texture in the AlMg6Mn0.7 (1565 ch) alloy throughout the entire cycle of its thermomechanical treatment has been studied. Using this alloy as an example, a new way is shown to control the texture development, which is applicable to alloys with high magnesium content. An integrated approach is applied, including optical and electron microscopy, as well as X-ray diffraction analysis, the determination of mechanical properties and texture modeling using algorithms of the crystallographic plasticity theory. All stages of the thermomechanical treatment have been studied, namely the development of the deformation structure out of the as-cast structure in the reversing hot-rolling stand, continuous hot rolling, cold rolling and final recrystallization annealing. The study showed that second phase particles are the main source of recrystallization nuclei at all stages of high temperature thermomechanical treatment. The importance of these particles increases when the Zener-Hollomon parameter increases. To obtain the maximum possible proportion of a random texture, thermomechanical processing must be carried out at high Zener-Hollomon parameters. However, the temperature should not interfere with the complete recrystallization process at the same time. After cold rolling and recrystallization annealing at temperatures equal or greater than 350 °C, a large proportion of random texture is formed, and the properties of the metal are almost isotropic.

Evaluating macro‐ and micro‐mineral contents and agronomic traits of Turkish oat landraces

AbstractThe cultivated oat (Avena sativa L. and A. byzantina Coch.) is an important annual cereal and forage plant. A large collection of historical oat landraces gathered from different diversity centers is maintained in various seed banks. A historical oat collection consisted of 174 Turkish landraces were evaluated for agronomic performance and mineral nutrient content. The experiment was arranged in an augmented design with six replications of 10 check cultivars and 29 landraces in each block. The most important finding of the study was that the landraces manifested a wide range of variation in all agronomic traits and that some historical landraces outperformed the check cultivars. Since it was dry for the grain‐filling period (GFP) in 2019, some drought‐tolerant landraces were identified. In addition, the top 10 landraces for yield and mineral content were also identified based on each year's performance as well as on the 3‐yr average. The landrace TL69/PI411401 was found to be prominent for high calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), boron (B), and zinc (Zn) content; TL86/PI167378 for Ca, P, potassium (K), and iron (Fe) contents; and TL71/PI411414 for Ca, P, B, and Zn content.

Grain yield, nutritional, polyphenols and antioxidant capacity in accessions of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)

Sorghum is an economically important crop in developing countries. The objective of this study was to compare the agronomic performance, and the chromatic, nutritional and nutraceutical properties of nineteen sorghum accessions cultivated in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Results showed that the grain yield (15.22 to 70.18 g per plant), days to flowering (73 to 92 days), panicle length (16.63 to 27.67 cm), luminosity (27.14 to 57.75), chromaticity (5.65 to 15.33) and hue angle (38.49 to 82.66) varied. The percentage of protein (7.33 to 3.43%), fiber (0.60 to 3.03%) and carbohydrates (70.17 to 78.39%) also varied. Grains had a high concentration of magnesium, phosphorus and potassium; the content of total phenols and total flavonoids (free + bound) was found in a range of 117.61 to 2367.01 mg GAE/100 g and 22.52 to 613.92 mg CE/100 g, respectively. The antioxidant capacities (free + bound) showed ranges from 65.09 to 2,017.58 μmol TE/100 g, 43.13 to 1,907.99 μmol TE/100 g and 107.20 to 3,523.20 μmol TE/100 g using the ABTS, DPPH and FRAP methods, respectively. A negative correlation (-0.36) was observed between grain yield and days to flowering. In addition, a positive correlation between phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. These results confirm an important genetic diversity among the studied accessions of sorghum.

The Effect of Foliar Spray Treatments with Various Biostimulants and Fertilisers on the Growth of M.9 Rootstock Stoolings

An experiment was conducted to compare the effect of applying half a dose of a mineral fertiliser combined with a foliar treatment with four biostimulants and two fertilisers in relation to a full dose of a mineral fertiliser. The M.9 rootstock stoolings were sprayed four times during their growth. Each year of the experiment, the height, the diameter, the fresh weight of leaves and the leaf surface area of all stoolings were measured. The efficiency of rootstocks from one mother plant was assessed. Some parameters of physiological processes as well as the content of micro- and macronutrients in the leaves were also assessed. The research results showed that the reduced dose of the mineral fertiliser with foliar treatment did not significantly decrease the growth parameters of the M.9 rootstock stoolings. Some foliar treatments, especially Bioamino Plant and Bispeed, resulted in higher fresh weight and larger leaf area of the stoolings. The treatment with the Bioamino Plant biostimulant and two foliar fertilisers resulted in parameters of the physiological processes of stoolings that were the same as or better than those in the control plants. After the foliar application of two fertilisers, the content of macronutrients in the leaves of the stoolings was usually the same as in the control. The treatment with the biostimulants resulted in a lower content of most macronutrients in the plants (N, K and Ca). The only exception was the higher magnesium content than in the control after the treatment with all biostimulants and the same phosphorus content after the treatment with most of the biostimulants. The Aminoplant and Bispeed biostimulants increased the accumulation of iron in the leaves, whereas the Basfoliar 6-12-6 fertiliser resulted in higher zinc and copper content than in the control plants.

Diversity and Potential Function of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Communities from Different Mangrove Sediments

Mangrove trees generally play important roles in protecting intertidal ecosystems. The mangrove root-associated sediments provide a repertoire of microbial communities that contribute to pivotal ecological functions in the system. In the present study, we used the high-throughput sequencing and PICRUSt-predicted functional information (based on 16S/18S rDNA profiles) to investigate the bacterial, archaeal, and fungal communities in two mangrove systems, located in the estuary of the Jiulong River (China), with different contaminated conditions and frequencies of human activity. Diverse distribution patterns for microbial communities were observed in six sediment samples collected from the two survey areas, which were found to be related mainly to the substrates in mangrove sediments. The sediments were predominated by relatively higher ratios of heterotrophic bacteria that participated in the degradation of organic matters, including phylum of Chloroflexi, Acidobacteriota, Desulfobacterota, and Proteobacteria. In addition, Crenarchaeota and Ascomycota presented the highest abundances of archaea and fungi, respectively. The relatively high concentrations of calcium, nitrogen, magnesium, and phosphorus in mangrove sediments correlated significantly with the microbial communities. In addition, although the potential functions were similar in the two sites based on COG and KEGG pathways, the abundances of enzymes involved in the degradation processes of cellulose and hemicellulose and the metabolism of nitrogen and sulfur presented distinctions. These results provide insights into the environmental conditions shaping microbial assemblies of the mangrove sediments under the impacts of human activities; for instance, a more abundant amount of calcium was found in urban areas in this study.

Corrosion behavior of a newly developed high strength aluminum alloy with high magnesium content under simulated seawater environment

AbstractAMg61 (Al‐6.2% Mg), a novel form of high‐strength, high‐magnesium‐content aluminum alloy, has been developed for specific maritime engineering in recent years, while its corrosion behavior in seawater is still unknown. Therefore, the corrosion behavior of AMg61 in the simulated seawater was investigated herein, using a weight‐loss test and different electrochemical measurements. In addition, corrosion morphology and chemical contents were characterized by metallography, scanning electron microscopy, and energy‐dispersive spectroscopy. The results demonstrated that intergranular corrosion and microcracks developed first in the second phase of AMg61, followed by pitting corrosion. The matrix of AMg61, on the other hand, exhibited a uniform and exfoliation corrosion. The corrosion rate gradually decreased over time.

Insights on chemical and physical chloride binding in blended cement pastes

This study investigates chloride binding in blended cement pastes exposed to 0.5 M NaCl solutions (with and without pH adjustment) using X-ray diffraction and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy image analysis (edxia). The aim is to better understand the effects of the binder type, the water-to-binder ratio and the pH on the chemical binding in AFm phases and the physical binding on C-A-S-H. Results show that the binding cannot be predicted from AFm and C-A-S-H contents alone because competing ions in the system affect both the Friedel's salt solid solution chemistry and the C-A-S-H binding capacity. Notably, the high content of aluminous hydrates in LC3 systems leads to a high chemical binding even if Friedel's salt solid solutions have relatively low chloride contents (particularly at a higher pH). On the contrary, the CEMIII/A paste showed low binding because of relatively high sulfate and magnesium contents which compete for incorporation/adsorption in aluminous hydrates (AFm, ettringite and hydrotalcite).

Water and Rock Chemistry Inform Our Understanding of the Deep Biosphere: Case Study in an Archaean Banded Iron Formation

Research into the deep biosphere requires an understanding of both the microbial community at a given site and the geochemical and hydrological factors that support that microbial community. To highlight the interplay between geochemistry and microbiology in these deep environments, we characterized the hydrogeologic and geochemical systems of a 2.7 Ga banded iron formation within the Canadian Shield in the Soudan Underground Mine State Park in Minnesota, United States, a site known to host a lithotrophic microbial community. Calcium-sodium-chloride brines, characteristic of deep groundwaters throughout the Canadian Shield, were found in the site with total dissolved constituents (<0.2 micron) as high as 116,000 mg/L (ppm) in one borehole. Comparison of the Soudan waters to those found at other sites in the Canadian Shield or other sites of deep biosphere research indicate that they are notable for their high magnesium concentrations relative to total salinity. Additionally, the most saline Soudan waters have distinct 2H and 18O water isotope values suggesting long periods of isolation from the surface, which would allow for the evolution of a distinctive subsurface community. The presence of the banded iron formation along with the long-term isolation of the shield waters make Soudan a site of great potential for future research into deep crustal life. Furthermore, our work at Soudan highlights how geochemical data can inform future research into the deep biosphere and highlights a path for future research at the mine.

Studies on Mineral Nutrient Concentration of different Cultivars of Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) in Kashmir

The aim of the study was to investigate the differences in leaf nutrient concentrations among the three cultivars (Misri, Double and Makhmali) of Sweet Cherry even though they are grown in same conditions. The other goal of the study was to determine variation in nutrient concentration of sweet cherry grown under different locations. Significant differences between cultivars were observed in nitrogen, calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur content in leaves, whereas phosphorus and potassium contents did not exhibit significant differences among the cultivars under study. The higher Nitrogen content was observed in Double and lowest in Makhmali cultivar. Higher content of Magnesium and Sulphur content was observed in Misri and lowest in Makhmali cultivar of sweet Cherry. All the macronutrients under study were significantly affected by the location of the orchards.

Analysis of the Elemental Composition of Individual Species Sedum (Rhodiola) spp. and Orthilia secunda

Introduction. Orthilia secunda (L.) House, Sedum quadrifidum Pall., Rhodiola heterodonta (Hook. f. & Thomson) Boriss. are actively used in folk medicine for the treatment of gynecological pathologies, however, the raw materials of these species are registered as dietary supplements, since there are no data from complex phytochemical analysis and standardization criteria. Since macro- and microelements are of great importance for the therapy and prevention of gynecological diseases, the determination of the elemental composition of medicinal plant raw materials is an important stage in a comprehensive phytochemical research of these plants with the purpose of introducing them into official medicine.Aim. Analysis of the macro- and microelement composition of the rhizomes and roots of Sedum quadrifidum, Rhodiola heterodonta in comparison with Sedum roseum and analysis of the mineral composition of the herb Orthilia secunda from three harvesting sites.Materials and methods. For research purposes, the grass of Orthilia secunda (L.) House was harvested in three phytocenotic zones – the southern part of Kazakhstan (July 2018), the Tyumen region (harvesting July-August 2019) and the Perm region (July 2019). Rhizomes and roots of Sedum rosea were harvested in the SPCPU in the village Lembolovo, Leningrad region (2019). Medicinal plant raw material of Sedum quadrifidum was purchased in a pharmacy chain in St. Petersburg, the place and time of procurement according to the information on the package is Altai, March 2019. Rhodiola heterodonta was harvested in Tajikistan (March 2018). The analysis was carried out by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (AES) on an Optima 8000 spectrometer (Perkin Elmer, USA) with preliminary sample preparation by the wet mineralization method in accordance with the recommendations of the State Foundation of the Russian Federation XIV OFS1.2.1.1.0004.15 and OFS 1.5. 3.0009.15 on the basis of the Center for Collective Use "Analytical Center". Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the Microsoft Excel program according to GM.1.1.0013.15.Results and discussion. According to the results of the experiment, it was found that Sedum quadrifidum contains a greater amount of sodium, iron, aluminum, and manganese in comparison with other types of Rhodiols, and the content of manganese is 3 times higher than in the Sedum rosea, and 4.9 times more than in the Rhodiola heterodonta. Rhodiola heterodonta is distinguished by a high content of calcium, potassium, and magnesium. The results of studying the elemental composition of Orthilia herb showed that the harvesting region does not significantly affect the mineral profile of the plant. However, in Orthilia secunda (L.) House harvested in Kazakhstan, a high content of barium is noted, iron, magnesium, manganese, and zinc also slightly prevail, which may be associated with technogenic soil pollution in this region. A significant content of manganese was noted in the herb of orthilia (1801.50 mg/kg), which is higher than in the raw material of rhodiola, which belongs to manganophiles. This makes it possible to classify ortilia as a plant that selectively accumulates manganese, and to position it as an indicator of soils rich in salts of this element. The results of statistical processing made it possible to establish the confidence interval of the mean value, which characterizes the uncertainty of the analysis results and the RSD, which characterizes the precision of the results obtained.Conclusion. Sedum quadrifidum accumulates the maximum numberof elements in comparison with Sedum roseum. Barium and strontium are the major microelements of the Rhodiola. Sedum quadrifidum is marketed as a manganophil. In the herb of Orthilia, manganese is significantly prevalent, which makes it possible to classify Orthilia as a manganophilous species. The total content of copper, iron, zinc and calcium in the raw material of Rhodiola heterodonta and Orthilia secunda herb confirms the prospects for the development of phytopreparations based on these species of raw materials for the treatment and prevention of gynecological pathologies.

The effects of magnesium concentration in high-magnesium calcite allochems on dolomitization: Insights from high-temperature dolomite synthesis experiments

ABSTRACT Selective dolomitization of HMC allochems in Neogene carbonates is a common phenomenon. It has been proposed that the higher magnesium concentrations [Mg] in these allochems promotes dolomitization. To directly investigate the effects of [Mg] (reported as mol% MgCO3) in biogenic HMC on dolomitization, high-temperature (200 °C) dolomitization experiments were conducted. Dolomite reaction rate, stoichiometry, and microstructures were tracked during dolomitization for a variety of biogenic HMC reactants, including Goniolithon, Lithothamnion, Lithophyllum, Corallina officinalis, Heterocentrotus mamillatus, and Mellita quinquiesperforata. Solids were characterized using standard powdered X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In general, biogenic HMC reactants are progressively replaced by protodolomite products between 2 and 46 hours. In the experiment using Corallina officinalis, no products were detected by XRD after 46 hours. Initial protodolomite products are subsequently replaced by ordered dolomite as the reactions proceed. Dolomitization rate and protodolomite stoichiometry do not correlate with [Mg] of the biogenic HMC reactants. Dolomitized HMC skeletons reliably retain the original microstructure of the HMC reactants, consistent with the microcrystalline mimetic textures observed in nature. These findings collectively suggest that under the conditions investigated, dolomitization is less affected by the concentration of magnesium in the HMC reactants relative to other known factors, such as temperature, reactant mineralogy, organic content, skeletal texture, and fluid chemistry. These results imply that the observed correlation between coralline red algae abundance and global dolomitization events in the Neogene is not driven by the elevated magnesium concentration of the HMC reactants.

Phytochemical, nutritional and antioxidant potential of Panax bipinnatifidus and Panax pseudoginseng: A study of two underutilized and neglected species from the Eastern Himalayan region of India

The world we live in today is rapidly inclining towards plant-based therapeutic and curative medicines. among these phytomedicines, the role of Ginseng's (Panax species) significance as a functional food or nutraceutical has piqued interest in recent years, with a growing market value. Keeping in mind, the present study was intended to analyse the phytochemical, nutritional content and antioxidant activity of two Indian species of Panax viz. P. bipinnatifidus and P. pseudoginseng from the East Himalayan region of India. HPLC studies revealed the presense of four predominant ginsenosides viz. Rg1, Re, Rb1 and Rd in both the Panax species. Analysis of phenolic compounds indicated higher values of gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, and vanillic acid in both species. The tuber contains a good amount of protein, dietary fibre and carbohydrates. Dominant content of arginine and glutamic acid were found with cysteine and methionine as limiting amino acids in both the Panax species. High levels of palmitic, oleic and linoleic acid were observed with higher values of poly-unsaturates in P. pseudoginseng. Analysis of minerals and trace elements reflected high content of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and selenium in Panax species. The antioxidant study further confirmed the effective potential of these Panax species against several free radicals such as DPPH, ABTS, and superoxide anions. The present findings provide biochemical insights into the diverse aspects of east Himalayan Panax species coupled with their antioxidant potential. These findings could be used as a baseline model for enriching the herbal raw materials required for pharmaceutical as well as nutraceutical formulations. Moreover, a commercially oriented cultivation of these species may be developed by adopting effective conservation strategies to conserve these therapeutically important east Himalayan Panax species.

Environmental research of mineral and vitamin composition of vegetable raw materials

The article contains data on the vitamin and mineral composition of bean leaves of six varieties growing in the Federal Scientific Center of Leguminous and Cereal Crops of the Oryol region. The sashes of the following bean varieties were used for the study: “Moskovskaya belaya zelenostruchkovaya”, “Shokoladnitsa”, “Nerussa”, “Grade 00-106”, “Heliada”, “Rubin”. In the leaves of beans of six names there is a significant amount of vitamins of group B, PP, E and C. As a result of the conducted studies, a high content of individual trace elements exceeding the daily consumption rate in all varieties was noted, which characterizes the pronounced functional sugar-lowering properties of bean leaves. The high magnesium content is found in “Grade 00-106, “Rubin” and “Shokoladnitsa”; in other grades it is 2-5 times lower. The iron content in six varieties of bean leaves exceeds the daily norm: in the leaves of the bean variety “Rubin” by 3 times; in the leaves of the bean variety “Nerussa” by 3 times; in the leaves of the bean variety “Heliada” by 1.5 times.

Allium cepa: A Treasure of Bioactive Phytochemicals with Prospective Health Benefits.

As Allium cepa is one of the most important condiment plants grown and consumed all over the world, various therapeutic and pharmacological effects of A. cepa were reviewed. Onion (Allium cepa) is a high dietary fiber-rich perennial herb that is placed under the family Amaryllidaceae. It contains high concentration of folic acid, vitamin B6, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus as well as vitamins and minerals. It is widely used as an antimicrobial agent, but it showed anticancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiplatelet, antihypertensive, and antidepressant effects and neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antiparasitic effects and so on. It is said to have beneficial effects on the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, as well as on the immune system. This review article was devoted to discussing many health benefits and traditional uses of onions in pharmacological perspectives, as well as the safety/toxicological profile. If more detailed research on this perennial herb is conducted, it will open the door to an infinite number of possibilities.

ЭЛЕКТРОЛИТИЧЕСКОЕ ПОЛУЧЕНИЕ МАГНИЕВЫХ ПОКРЫТИЙ

Magnesium, its compounds, and alloys arise recently the heightened interest among scientists all over the world. The interest in magnesium research is caused by its combination of many promising properties that find practical application in various sectors of the national economy. On an industrial scale, the bulk of magnesium is produced by the electrolysis from the melt. However, there is a problem with the environmental security of this process. This method is environmentally unfriendly since it is accompanied by the release of hazardous chlorine and organochlorine compounds into the environment. In some cases, the electrodeposition from solutions may serve as an alternative. The task to produce magnesium and magnesium-containing coatings using electrodeposition from solutions was already raised, but it is not yet possible to obtain a stable electrolyte that allows obtaining high-quality coatings. The authors propose an electrolyte in which isopropyl alcohol is used as a solvent. Magnesium-containing coatings were produced by electrodeposition on a conductive base. The authors prepared an electrolyte based on anhydrous magnesium sulfate. To increase the conductivity of the electrolyte, sodium, potassium, and calcium chlorides in different concentrations were added to the solution. The authors carried out the experimental studies of the effect of the electrolyte composition and electrodeposition modes on the morphology and elemental composition of magnesium-containing coatings. Electron microscopic studies and the studies of the elemental composition of samples by the energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer show that the non-stationary (two-step) electrodeposition mode is the optimal one for producing magnesium coatings with a fine crystalline structure, low porosity, and high magnesium content.

Physico-chemical quality of the Medjerda River in Tunisia and suitability for irrigation during the moist and the dry seasons

Surface waters are usually exposed to industrial, urban, and agricultural wastes. This study assessed the water and the sediments quality of the important primary watercourse in Tunisia and the principal source of domestic and irrigation purposes, the Medjerda River. Water samples were analyzed for total suspended solids, calcium, magnesium, total hardness, carbonates, bicarbonates, residual sodium hazard, and magnesium hazard. They were collected from five sampling sites along the Medjerda watercourse from upstream to downstream through two campaigns, one at the end of the moist period and the other at the half of the dry one in line with irrigation. The presence of high concentrations of (i) magnesium, which varied from 25.51 to 61.65 mg l-1 for the moist period and from 27.58 to 133.10 mg l-1 for the dry one; (ii) carbonates that varied from 18.0 mg l-1for the two campaigns to respectively 49.8 and 66.0 mg l-1 for the humid and the dry periods and (iii) total hardness that varied from 646.5 to 1043.0 mg l-1 for the moist period and from 503.0 to 741.0 mg l-1 for the dry one could in the future pose threats and toxicity to soil and plants when the water will be continuously used for irrigation. Sediments samples were also collected, and their contamination by heavy metals was assessed through two indicators: contamination factor (CF) and pollution load index. Results depicted severe metal contamination mainly from cadmium, of which CF varied from 3.33 to 22.66. Protection of Medjerda River and its tributaries is compulsory to prevent the apparent deterioration of its water quality.

ПРАКТИЧЕСКОЕ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ОСАДКА СТОЧНЫХ БЫТОВЫХ ВОД НА ПРИМЕРЕ ВОЗДЕЛЫВАНИЯ САФЛОРА КРАСИЛЬНОГО

Purpose: to study the main indicators of sewage sludge in the town Volzhsky and the possibility of its practical application on farmlands. Materials and methods. The object of research is sewage sludge from waste treatment plants of the town Volzhsky, Volgograd region. The chemical composition of sewage sludge was studied under laboratory conditions. Field experiments were laid in accordance with generally accepted methods. Results and discussions. Experimental studies have determined that high concentration of nitrogen (3.3 %), phosphorus (4.27 %), potassium (0.31 %) was noted in the sewage sludge, the organic matter content was 32.0 %. The water extract analysis data indicate a high concentration of calcium cations (33.25 mmol/100 g of soil) and magnesium (14.25 mmol/100 g of soil), as well as sulfate anions (5.80 mmol/100 g of soil). Heavy metals are present in the sludge, but their amount is much lower than the maximum permissible concentration. When testing sewage sludge in the field, it was found that, a decrease in soil bulk density to 1.10 t/m cub. is achieved in combination with chisel tillage. (dose of sewage sludge is 5 t/ha) and up to 1.07 t/m cub. (dose of sewage sludge is 10 t/ha). The data analysis on the safflower yield shows that the processed sewage sludge application increases the yield of safflower seeds in all years of research. The variant of combined action of sludge at a dose of 10 t/ha and chisel tillage turned out to be preferable, which made it possible to increase the safflower yield to 1.51 t/ha on average over the years of research. Conclusions: under the arid conditions of Volgograd region, it is advisable to use deep chisel tillage in combination with sewage sludge at a dose of 10 t/ha in order to increase the productivity of safflower and reduce the bulk density.

Hydrogen Sorption Behavior of Cast Ag-Mg Alloys

In this paper, the hydrogen sorption properties of casted Ag-Mg alloys were investigated. The obtained alloys were structurally analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The study was carried out for four alloys from the two-phase region (Mg) + γ′ (AgMg4) with nominal concentrations of 5 wt. %, 10 wt. %, 15 wt. %, and 20 wt. % Ag, four alloys with nominal compositions equivalent to intermetallic phases: AgMg4, AgMg3, AgMg, and Ag3Mg, one alloy from the two-phase region AgMg + Ag3Mg (Ag60Mg40), and one alloy from the two-phase region AgMg + AgMg3 (Ag40Mg60). The hydrogenation process was performed using a Sievert-type sorption analyzer. The hydride decomposition temperature and kinetic properties of the synthesized hydrides were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) coupled with thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Samples with high magnesium content were found to readily absorb significant amounts of hydrogen, while hydrogen absorption was not observed for samples with silver concentrations higher than 50 at. % (AgMg intermetallic phase).

MONITORING OF MILK PRODUCTS BY VITAMIN-MINERAL AND AMINO ACID COMPOSITION

The paper presents the results of studies of dairy products, domestic and foreign manufacturers, presented in the trade network in Minsk. The study of the mineral composition of dairy products revealed high calcium content, low and medium magnesium content. In the study of dairy products, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E) were determined in samples of cream cheese, semi-hard cheese, soft cheese, Mozzarella cheese and drinking milk. It was found that the amino acid content ranges from 5.5 to 8.0 g per 100 g of the product. The largest total amount of amino acids in sample No. 9 (with a preservative - natamycin); the smallest - in sample No. 8. The article also presents the results of a study of dairy products on the content of macro and microelements, vitamin and amino acid composition.

Genipap flour and its technological potential for food production and manufacturing

This research aimed to evaluate the technological potential of genipap flour (Genipa americana L.) in freeze drying and oven drying processes. The ripened genipap fruits were harvested and submitted to pulp extraction, which after dehydration in an oven and freeze drying, were crushed to obtain the flours. When analyzed by X-ray diffraction, the flours were amorphous, with indicative of starch. In addition, the presence of water, aromatics and primary alcohols was observed by infrared spectra (FTIR). In micrograph (SEM) FPJDE was less porous and starches were identified. For thermogravimetry (TGA) similar thermal events occurred, it was important to verify the thermal behavior, humidity and ash present in the food. In the mineral composition, potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, and calcium were present, the flours as a source of manganese and with a high content of iron, potassium, copper and magnesium. It was concluded that the flours present a quantity of nutrients and favorable technological characteristics such as: thermal stability, humidity below that established by law for the manufacture and production of food.