Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## are useful as herbicides, effective against dicotyledonous weeds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a solid catalyst component which comprises halogenating a magnesium compound in the formula MgRR.sup.1.nCO.sub.2 in which R and R.sup.1 are the same or different alkoxy or phenoxy groups and n is a number of from 0 to 2 with a halide of tetravalent titanium in the presence of dialkylester of a dihydric aromatic carboxylic acid and an inert hydrocarbon diluent by reacting at a temperature of from 120.degree. to 136.degree. C. and recovering the solid reaction product from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: Process for ring opening compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is heteroaryl or aryl, R.sup.2 is a leaving group, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, heteroaryl and alkenyl, provided that at least one of the groups R.sup.3 to R.sup.6 is other than hydrogen, by breaking the bond joining the carbon atom attached to R.sup.3 and the carbon atom attached to R.sup.6 in organic solution using silica, giving useful diene or allyl derivatives, certain of which are novel.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of cyclic ketones of the general formula ##STR1## in which R represents an optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl group and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl group, which comprises heating a compound of the general formula ##STR2## in which X represents a chlorine or bromine atom and R is as defined above, with a compound of the general formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined above, in the presence of an organic acid.Certain cyclic ketones of formula (I) are useful as intermediates in the preparation of certain fungicidally active cyclopentane derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Het represents an optionally substituted aromatic heterocycle having a sulphur or oxygen hetero atom and attached via a ring carbon atom, and X is halogen, alkyl, alkaryl, cyano, alkoxy, mono- or di-alkylamino, acyloxy or aryl, are useful intermediates to a range of cyclopropane derivatives. Processes for their preparation and their use in further synthetic processes are also described.

Abstract: A process for preparing a ketone of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.6-12 aryl group, and R represents an alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclic or carboxylic group, which process comprises reacting a carboxylic acid having the general formula I in which R represents a hydroxy group with a lithium compound to form the corresponding lithium salt of the carboxylic acid; reacting the lithium salt so-obtained with thionyl chloride to yield an acyl chloride having the general formula I in which R represents a chlorine atom; reacting the acyl chloride so-obtained with a secondary amine to yield an amide having general formula I in which R represents a secondary amino group; and reacting the amide so-obtained with an organometallic reagent to yield the ketone having general formula I.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formulaR--N.dbd.NX (I)or N-oxides thereof, where R represents on amidophenyl group, and X represents a cyano group, a group --COOH or a salt, ester or amino derivative thereof; are fungicidal.

Abstract: The invention provides thiazole derivatives of the general formula I: ##STR1## or acid-addition salts or metal salt complexes thereof, in which R represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; A represents a group ##STR2## R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl group; and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; processes for their preparation; compositions containing such compounds and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a quanternary ammonium hydroxide, which comprises electrolyzing a quaternary ammonium halide in a divided electrolysis cell wherein the anode material is selected from iron, nickel, zinc, molybdenum and manganese, and an electrolysis cell specifically adapted for use in the process.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general formula ##STR1## where R represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; X represents a hydrogen atom or an amino group or an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl group; and Z represents a hydrogen atom or alkanoyl group; are fungicidal.

Abstract: A process for preparing an olefin polymerization catalyst which comprises halogenating a magnesium-di-(3-halo- or 3- C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkoxy-phenoxide) with a halide of tetravalent titanium in the presence of a halohydrocarbon, recovering the solid reaction product from the reaction mixture and combining the solid reaction product with an organo aluminium compound and an electron donor.

Abstract: Poly(alkenyl substituted aromatic) and elastomer containing polymer compositions, obtainable by a process comprising:(a) conversion of polyphenylene ether or a structurally related polymer thereof with an acid halide, an acid anhydride or ketene, in at least one alkenyl substituted aromatic monomer;(b) dissolution of at least one EPDM rubber and an optionally partially hydrogenated diblock copolymer A--B, optionally mixed with minor amounts of triblock copolymers ABA, wherein A represents a poly(alkenyl aromatic) block and B represents an optionally, partially hydrogenated poly conjugated diene block;(c) prepolymerization of the obtained mixture until a polymerization degree of from 5 to 20%;(d) suspending the prepolymerized mass into an aqueous medium;(e) polymerization by thermal initiation or by initiation by means of at least one free radical initiator, optionally in the presence of an expanding agent;and a process for the preparation of such polymer compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and device for joining well tubulars by a friction welding technique. The device includes apparatus for fixing tubular elements in a substantially vertical and aligned position near the wellhead and apparatus for rotating a welding ring relative to the tubular elements. According to the method a first tubular element is lowered partly into the well, positioning a welding ring positioned on top of this element hoisted to a substantially vertical position above the welding ring and the welding ring rotated relative to the tubular elements while the welding ring is deformed in a radial direction such that sufficient frictional heat is generated to create a friction weld between the welding ring and the tubular elements.

Abstract: A process for preparing a solid catalyst component which comprises halogenating a magnesium compound in the formula MgRR.sup.1.nCO.sub.2 l in which R and R.sup.1 are the same or different alkoxy or phenoxy groups and n is a number of from 0 to 2 with a halide of tetravalent titanium in the presence of dialkylester of a dihydric aromatic carboxylic acid and an inert hydrocarbon diluent by reacting at a temperature of from 120.degree. to 136.degree. C. and recovering the solid reaction product from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The invention provides thiazole derivatives of the general formula I: ##STR1## or an acid-addition salt or metal salt complex thereof, in which R represents an optionally substituted phenyl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl or phenyl group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted akyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl or benzyl group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro or dialkylamino group; Y represents a group --CH.sub.2 O-- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- and n is 0 or 1; processes for their preparation; compositions containing such compounds and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of an aluminium-strontium master alloy suitable for use as structure refiner during the solidification of molten aluminium-silicon alloys, comprising atomizing a molten alloy containing 3 to 30% by weight of strontium, the balance being aluminium, quick cooling of the atomized droplets to obtain solid particles and consolidation of the obtained solid particles.

Abstract: A container for elastic solid material, comprising connecting means for detachably connecting adjacent walls of the container. The connecting means include a protrusion attached to a first wall and a guiding element attached to a second wall adjacent to the first wall. The guiding element is provided with an opening through which the protrusion is extendable. A locking element is provided for locking the protrusion in the opening of the guiding element by means of a spring action of the locking element. The spring action can be deactivated by a displacement of the locking element against the spring action.

Abstract: Process for the removal of cadmium from an aqueous, acidic, cadmium containing solution by electrodepositing the cadmium on conducting particulates present in a packed or fluidized bed cathode compartment of an electrolysis cell in which the aqueous, acidic, cadmium-containing solution contains phosphoric acid. The process is of particular interest for the removal of cadmium from phosphoric acid solutions which are obtained during the production of phosphorus-containing fertilizers from phosphorus rock.

Abstract: Flexible hose for liquefied gases, comprising a tubular body of biaxially oriented polypropylene film (2) arranged between an inner helically wound wire (3) and an outer helically wound wire (4), said wires being wound at the same pitch but having the windings displaced by half a pitch width from each other.

Abstract: A heat-insulated hose for liquefied gases, in particular, liquefied natural gas, comprising an inner hose (5) resistant to cryogenic temperatures, a plurality of successive layers (7A, 7B, 7C) of heat-insulating material, for example, polystyrene foam, arranged around the inner hose (5) and an outer protective sheath (18) arranged around the outermost layer of heat-insulating material, wherein each layer (7A, 7B, 7C) comprises a helically wound strip (6A, 6B, 6C) of fibre material holding together a mosaic of blocks of the heat-insulating material.