The kinetics of tantalum nitridation is charaterised by two stages. In a first stage, the formation of Î²-TaN 0.05 species leads to a strong attenuation of the metallic tantalum signal. During the second stage, Î²-TaN 0.05 transforms into Î³-Ta 2 N and cubic/hexagonal TaN species.
The Grangerson Sheperson feud is symbolic of the civil war. The Shepersons would represent the north and the Grangerfords would represent the south. In the novel the Shepersons win. This is similar because this is the exact outsome of the civil war.
The Golden Torque. The collar or necklace that Wealhtheow gives Beowulf is a symbol of the bond of loyalty between her people and Beowulfâand, by extension, the Geats. Its status as a symbolic object is renewed when we learn that Hygelac died in battle wearing it, furthering the ideas of kinship and continuity.