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Near Surface Anomaly Depth Estimation Using Downward Continuation
(2018-10)Depth estimation in gravity survey is very important in mineral prospecting. It does not only inform the choice of the optimal point for mineral exploration but also very important in analyzing economical viability of the ... -
NEW METALLOCHROMIC INDICATORS FOR COMPLEXOMETRIC TITRATION OF COPPER (II) IN PRESENCE OF INTERFERING SPECIES
(Life Science Informatics Publications, 2020-09)Six hydroxytriazenes has been introduced as a metallochromic indicator in the complexometric titration with EDTA and applied successfully to the titration of copper (II). A direct method of titration of Cu (II) with EDTA ... -
Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Mn2VIn (001) films: An ab initio study
(2017-12-07)First principles study of the magnetic anisotropy of Mn2VIn (001) films show perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA), which increases as a function of the thickness of the film. Density functional theory (DFT) as implemented ... -
Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in nearly fully compensated ferrimagnetic Heusler alloy Mn0.75Co1.25VIn: An ab initio study
(Elsevier, 2017-11)First principles calculations are reported on perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) in nearly fully compensated ferrimagnetic Heusler compound Mn0.75Co1.25VIn. The structural, electronic and magnetic properties of ... -
Polylactic acid (PLA) viscoelastic properties and their degradation compared with those of polyethylene
(2015-12)Polyethylene (PE) films are widely used in packaging. PE is a thermoplastic manufactured from nonrenewable petroleum resources. Due to its non–biodegradability, its films have posed serious pollution problems e.g. visual ... -
Power spectral analysis and edge detection of magnetic data of Migori greenstone belt, Kenya.
(2020-04)With the continuous extraction of minerals in Migori greenstone belt, exploration is currently evolving from surface based exploration to subsurface exploration. This necessitates a good understanding ... -
Price and Volumes Reaction to Annual Earnings Announcement: A Case of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2013-02)Modern corporate organizations listed in the security markets periodically communicate their financial performance to stakeholders through earnings announcements. Efficient markets immediately absorb and reflect the new ... -
Reaction of molybdenum mononitrosyl halides with Schiff bases: Hydrolysis of azomethine links,formation of monometallic tris
(Elsevier, 1996-06)The reaction of 2 mol equiv. of [Mo(NO){HB(dmpz)3}X2] ((HBdmpz)3 = tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)borate; X = Cl or I) with Schiff base ligands derived by condensation of 2 mol equiv. of para- and meta-hydroxybenzaldehyde with ... -
Reflectance, Transmittance and Absorptance of HDPE, LDPE, Glass and Sand Layer Used in a SAH
(2014)The total Infra-red (IR) transmission of polymer films is a very important property in engineering, which determines their suitability for a specific application at a given temperature level. Aiming to investigate the ... -
The role of academia and industry in nurturing women in physics in Kenya
(2015-12-31)The authors look at some of the primary initiatives taken by the government, academia, and industry to nurture the goals and dreams of Kenyan women physicists. They discuss key transformative lines of progress as evidenced ... -
Shell-ferromagnetism and decomposition in off-stoichiometric Ni50Mn50–xSbx Heuslers
(AIP Publishing, 2019-01-28)Off stoichiometric Heuslers in the form Ni50Mn50−xZx, where Z can be a group 13–15 element of the periodic system, decompose at about 650 K into a ferromagnetic full Heusler Ni50Mn25Z25 and an antiferromagnetic Ni50Mn50 ... -
Spectrophotometric Determination Of Copper (Ii) In Soil From Ahero Rice Irrigation Schemes Using Hydroxytriazene
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2020)A simple, rapid, sensitive and cost effective spectrophotometric technique for the determination of copper (II) using 3-hydroxy-3-m-tolyl-1-O-carboxyphenyltriazene has been reported. The complex formed was greenishyellow ... -
“The startling effect of the sound of C. Afra And A. Tormotus on the female A. gambiae”
(2012)The female Anopheles gambiae, a malaria vector, detects ultrasound by its antenna, initiating an attractive or repulsive response. Modern electronic mosquito repellents exploit this concept in attempt to control malaria, ... -
Structural, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of the Heusler Alloy Mn₂VIn: A Combined DFT and Experimental Study
(2017-12)Structural, electronic and magnetic properties of the Heusler alloy Mn₂VIn have been investigated using the density functional theory and experimental techniques. Unlike many other Heusler compounds, Mn₂VIn is not predicted ... -
Study of Humidity and UV wavelength effects on degradation of photo irradiated polyethylene films using DMA
(2012-03-12)Plastic bags, mostly made of polyethylene, cause pollution as solid waste due to their nondegradable nature. Accelerated degradation, as a solution to mitigate the menace, can be achieved through moisture enhanced photolysis. ... -
Study of Humidity and UV Wavelength Effects on Degradation of Photo-Irradiated Polyethylene Films Using DMA
(2011-06-09)Plastic bags, mostly made of polyethylene, cause pollution as solid waste due to their nondegradable nature. Accelerated degradation, as a solution to mitigate the menace, can be achieved through moisture enhanced photolysis. ... -
Study of Temperature and UV wavelength Range Effects on degradation of Photo Irradiated polyethylene films using DMA
(2011-06-09)Plastic bags mostly made of polyethylene (PE) cause pollution as solid waste due to their non-degradability nature. Initiation of a degradative process by enhanced photo-oxidation is a possible method for an accelerated ... -
Synthesis and electrochemical studies of heterobinuclear complexes containing copper and molybdenum nitrosyl groups linked by Schiff base ligands
(Springer, 2000-08)Abstract The reaction of [MoCl(NO)Tp * = tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolylborate] with copper Schiff base complexes derived by condensation of one mole each of 2,5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde and salicylaldehyde with α,ω diamines ... -
Synthesis, characterization and electrochemistry of heterobimetallic complexes containing molybdenum(II) nitrosyl and manganese(II)-Schiff base Bull.
(Chemical Society of Ethiopia, 2010)ABSTRACT. ABSTRACT New complexes derived from the reaction of Mo(NO)Tp *Cl2; Tp * = tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl) borate with a series of manganese(II) Schiff bases have been synthesized. Characterization by UV, IR, MS ... -
Synthesis, characterization and electrochemistry of heterobimetallic complexes containing molybdenum(II) nitrosyl and manganese(II)-schiff base centers
(Chemical Society of Ethiopia, 2010)New complexes derived from the reaction of Mo (NO)Tp *Cl2; Tp * = tris(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl) borate with a series of manganese(II) Schiff bases have been synthesized. Characterization by UV, IR, MS and elemental analysis ...