Abstract: A protective coating which is resistant to attack by basic solutions is formed from interpolymers containing maleic anhydride (MAH). An article is coated with a solution of the dissolved ammonium or amine salts of the MAH interpolymer, or if the article itself contains MAH the salts may alternatively be formed on the surface of the article by applying a basic solution containing the ammonium or amine ions. The article is then dried and heated at a temperature sufficient to form the cyclic imide structure from the ammonium or amine salt of the MAH, typically about 160 to 200.degree. C.

Abstract: Halogenated hydrocarbons, such as perchloroethylene, are applied to fine powders, such as metal oxides, in the absence of binders to improve the flow and tableting properties of the powders.

Abstract: In an emulsifier system for the tertiary recovery of oil comprising a surfactant and an alcohol cosurfactant, improved results are achieved if the alcohol cosurfactant is composed of a mixture of alcohols having no more than 12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process for producing HCN by contacting CO and NH.sub.3 with a catalyst comprising a porous catalyst support, a Group VIII metal which is at least one of Fe, Ni, Co and Ru, and carbon, wherein the metal is disposed on the pore surfaces of the support and the carbon is randomly bonded to the metal.

Abstract: A continuously controlled process for cooling a material to within a desired temperature range as the material moves along a path, especially suitable for situations in which the amount of material being cooled is unknown. The material is first contacted with a known amount of cooling liquid, e.g., water. The temperature of the water (or steam) is measured after contact with the material, and this information is then used to determine the amount of additional cooling required. An embodiment utilizing the process to cool calcined coke in a rotary cooler is described.

Abstract: A method of obtaining deuterated compounds from compounds having an abstractable proton comprises contacting the proton-containing compound with a porous ion exchange resin which contains at least some deuterons. The reverse process of substituting protons for deuterons in deuterated compounds is also described. Highly pure products can be obtained.

Abstract: Copper sulfide ores are processed by a unique series of steps to produce blister copper, while attaining long sought advantages. An initial smelting step is carried out in any desired manner, e.g. according to conventional practice, to produce a molten, copper sulfide matte or white metal. This matte or white metal is then solidified and subjected to a size-reduction step to produce solid particles capable of being injected into a converting vessel in a stream of oxygen, either pure oxygen or air significantly enriched with oxygen. With the matte or white metal injected in this manner, the converting reaction may be carried out on an autogenous basis, with continuous evolution of substantially undiluted SO.sub.2 gas capable of being liquified for use in the production of elemental sulfur or sulfuric acid or for disposal so as to avoid atmospheric contamination.

Abstract: The surfaces of polymer articles are conditioned for metallizing by treatment with an etching solution composed of a mixture of sulfuric acid and a carboxylic acid, such as formic or acetic acid.

Abstract: A process for producing a laminate by bonding together in a molten state (I) a first outer layer composed of a nitrile barrier resin, (II) a tie layer comprising a mixture of (1) a nitrile barrier resin, and (2) a halogenated polyolefin and (3) a thermoplastic resin other than (1) and (2) and (III) a second outer layer composed of a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel catalysts and to the use of these catalysts in a process for the polymerization of alpha-olefins. The catalysts comprise a transition metal compound and an organo metallic aluminum activator of the following structure: ##STR1## Preferred catalysts comprise titanium compounds and 1-phenyl-2-(dialkyl alumino)-1-heptene.

Abstract: Aryl ethers, e.g., cumylmethylether and anisole, are particularly effective additives for improving the octane number of motor fuels. These aryl ethers are especially useful in increasing the octane number of unleaded gasolines.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated monomers are polymerized by an indirect process which electrolytically initiates the polymerization. The indirect electrolytic polymerization process utilizes a free radical initiator and an electron transfer agent in a two-phase system capable of carrying an electric current.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new process for preparing a copolyamide comprising polymerizing an alpha, beta-unsaturated nitrile and water with a molar excess of a lactam. In one embodiment, acrylonitrile, water and caprolactam are polymerized to form a nylon-3,6.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed toward a process for the oxydehydrogenation of ethane in fixed-bed or fluid-bed reactors at temperatures of less than about 600.degree. C. The process includes the step of contacting ethane and an oxygen-containing gas with a catalyst composition having the formula V.sub.1.0 P.sub.a O.sub.x. The catalyst can be employed in supported or unsupported form. A promoter metal can optionally be present in the catalyst.

Abstract: The change in the crush strength of a catalyst particle as it is transformed from a catalyst precursor to a finished catalyst by calcination is controlled by the method comprising:1. Preparing a catalyst precursor containing at least one metal element,2. Adjusting the volatile portion of the catalyst precursor to a predetermined level,3. Adjusting the water content of the volatile-adjusted precursor of (2) to a predetermined level,4. Forming the catalyst particle from the water-adjusted precursor of (3), and5. Transforming the catalyst precursor particle of (4) into a finished catalyst particle by calcination.

Abstract: A process for the impact modification of a plastic with a rubbery polymer to form a thermoplastic resin in a reactor extruder is provided. The process includes the steps of dissolving a rubbery polymer in at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer to form a feed solution, introducing the feed solution into the feed section of a twin screw reactor extruder, heating the feed solution under pressure to a temperature sufficient for polymerization to begin, shearing the feed solution until the solids content formed is equal to at least about twice the rubber content in the feed solution so as to produce a phase inversion product wherein discrete particles of rubber become encapsulated in a continuous phase of plastic polymer formed from the ethylenically unsaturated monomer, thereafter reacting the phase inversion product until at least about 70 weight percent of the feed solution has been converted to a thermoplastic resin, and extruding the said thermoplastic resin through a die.

Abstract: Aldehydes, such as acetaldehyde, are oxidized to carboxylic acids, such as acetic acid, by contacting the aldehyde with oxygen at oxidative conditions in the presence of a catalyst of the empirical formulaMo.sub.12 P.sub.0.1-3 Cu.sub.0.01-2 V.sub.0.1-3 M.sub.0.1-3 M'.sub.0.01-3 O.sub.x (I)whereM is at least one of K, Rb, Cs and Tl;M' is at least one of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Nb, Ti, Zr, Ta, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Ag, Al, Ge, Sn, Pb, As, Bi, Te, Ce, Th, U and Sb; andx is a number that satisfies the valence requirements of the other elements present.

Abstract: The octane number of unleaded gasoline is improved by the addition of a mixture of etherified phenols obtained from crude shale oil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new process for preparing a copolyamide comprising polymerizing an alpha, beta-unsaturated nitrile and water with a molar excess of a lactam. In one embodiment, acrylonitrile, water and caprolactam are polymerized to form a nylon-3,6.

Abstract: The coextrusion device (20) of the present invention can be used with conventional extruders (24-26) and extrusion dies (90) for forming layered products (91) from at least two materials. It includes a manifold (21) for receiving a plurality of extruded feed materials (A, B, C) and a feedblock (22) receiving the feed materials from the manifold. The feedblock includes first and second faces (43, 52), entrance ports (40, 41, 42) in the first face corresponding to the number of feed materials, channel means (50, 60, 70) passing through the feedblock between the first and second faces directing each feed material into at least one separate profile, and exit ports (51, 61, 71) in the second face corresponding to the number of channel means, defining a first profile for each feed material.