Abstract: The invention concerns compositions for manufacturing composite materials containing a polyaniline. These compositions are formed by a solution in a solvent such as m-cresol of the following constituents: a) a conductive polyaniline protonated by means of a protonation agent able to promote the dissolution of the polyaniline in the solvent, for example phenylphosphonic acid, b) an insulating polymer chosen for example from amongst the cellulosic polymers and polyvinyl chlorides such as cellulose acetate, and c) an insulating plasticiser such as a mixture of dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate and triphenyl phosphate. By pouring this solution and evaporating the solvent, it is possible to obtain a flexible film of conductive composite material having good electrical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Normally liquid, omega-hydrofluoroalkyl ether compounds (and selected mixtures thereof) have a saturated perfluoroaliphatic chain of carbon atoms interrupted by one or more ether oxygen atoms. The compounds can be prepared, e.g., by decarboxylation of the corresponding fluoroalkyl ether carboxylic acids and are useful, e.g., in cleaning and drying applications.

Abstract: An improved alkaline cleaning solution that has the ability to descale, derust, and completely dissolve machining lubricants coated on steel and other iron alloy objects, the alkaline cleaning solution consisting essentially of: (a) water; (b) about 10% to 95% by volume of a water-soluble descaling and derusting agent; and (c) about 2% to 8% by weight of a water-soluble sequestering agent selected from the group consisting of sodium gluconate and its functional equivalents.

Abstract: A battery element of a lead acid battery including a negative plate, a positive plate and a separator having a metal inhibiting additive that reduces the detrimental effects of at least one impurity on the negative plate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid phase-sintered, electrically conductive and oxidation-resistant ceramic material, to a process for producing it and to its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rare earth elemental thermistors and compositions useful for making such thermistors. In particular, it relates to yttrium and chromium oxide based thermistor systems having at least two phases: YCrO.sub.3 and Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 and their use for measuring temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a styrene-maleic acid polyethyleneoxy ester copolymer from compositions comprising a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer, polyethyleneglycol and polyethyleneglycol monoalkyl ether (in a weight ratio of from 0 to 100% relative to the polythyleneglycol), the copolymer produced therefrom, an ion-conducting thin membrane composition produced with an electrolytic salt, an ion-conducting thin membrane containing the copolymer and a process for producing the same, a solid electrochemical material containing the copolymer. The copolymer according the present invention has a high solubility in organic solvent, a good rubber elasticity. The ion-conducting thin membrane comprising this copolymer and an electrolytic salt as major components has an excellent mechanical property, a high adhesive strength and a high ion conductivity at room temperature.

Abstract: A conductive paste for forming via-holes in a ceramic substrate, which paste contains about 80-94 wt. % spherical or granular conductive metal powder having a particle size of about 0.1-50 .mu.m, 1-10 wt. % resin powder which swells in a solvent contained in the conductive paste and has a particle size of about 0.1-40 .mu.m, and about 5-19 wt. % an organic vehicle. The paste hardly generates cracks during firing to thereby attain excellent reliability in electric conduction and which can provide a via-hole or through hole having excellent solderability and platability. A method for producing a ceramic substrate making use of the paste is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided an electroconductive resin composition, comprising:(a) a component containing a styrene based resin;(b-1) a component containing a rubber like substance having a styrene based tri-block structure;(b-2) a component containing a rubber like substance having a styrene based polymer graft; and(c) a component containing carbon black having a dibutyl phthalate oil absorption of not less than 70 ml/100 g;wherein a weight ratio of (a) component/((b-1) component+(b-2) component) is from about 70/30 to 85/15, a weight ratio of (c) component/((a) component+(b-1) component+(b-2) component) is from about 5/100 to 35/100, and a weight ratio of (b-1) component/(b-2) component is from about 20/80 to 90/10.

Abstract: A nonaqueous secondary battery has high energy density and excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristic. The constitution includes (a) a positive electrode having a positive electrode substance, (b) a negative electrode having an carbon fluoride, and a carbon material, and (c) an electrolyte solution. The positive electrode substance is capable of releasing and occluding lithium ions in charging and discharging, the carbon material is capable of occluding and releasing the lithium ions in the charging and discharging, the carbon fluoride is capable of reacting chemically with the lithium ions, and the electrolyte solution is a nonaqueous electrolyte solution. The carbon fluoride is expressed by chemical formula (C.sub.x F).sub.n.

Abstract: A glow in the dark toilet bowl disinfectant composition for fluorescently illuminating the water in the toilet bowl. The glow in the dark toilet bowl disinfectant composition includes a water soluble ammonia-based disinfectant combined with amounts of strontium sulfide, barium sulfide, lithium fluoride, samarium oxide and cerium oxide.

Abstract: Provided are a conductive resin composition having little negative impact on the environment, a resin molding which includes conductive parts of the conductive resin composition and insulating parts, and their methods of production. The production costs for the resin molding are low. The conductive resin composition is formed by kneading a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin with a low melting point alloy, wherein the low melting point alloy is moldable with the resin and consists essentially of tin and is free of lead. An insulating body is formed through primary molding of a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin, and is integrated with conductive parts of the conductive resin composition through secondary molding; or alternatively, conductive parts are formed through primary molding of the conductive resin composition and an insulating body is formed while being integrated with the conductive parts through secondary molding.

Abstract: A high temperature PTC device comprising a polymeric conductive composition that includes nylon-11 and a carbon-based particulate conductive filler has a switching temperature greater than 150.degree. C., preferably between about 160.degree. C. and 200.degree. C. The composition demonstrates a high PTC effect (at least 10.sup.3, and more typically 10.sup.4 to 10.sup.5 or greater) and a resistivity at 25.degree. C. of 100 .OMEGA.cm or less, preferably 10 .OMEGA.cm or less. High temperature PTC devices that comprise nylon-11 or nylon-12 compositions and that are manufactured by extrusion/lamination demonstrate good thermal and electrical stability compared with those manufactured by compression molding and do not require composition crosslinking for stability, although crosslinking may be used to further improve stability. The use of a high temperature solder for attaching electrical terminals to the device improves the PTC properties of the device.

Abstract: The organic positive temperature coefficient thermistor of the invention comprises a polyalkylene oxide, a water-insoluble organic compound and conductive particles having spiky protuberances, and so can operate at less than 100.degree. C. that is harmless to the human body, with low initial resistance in a non-operating state (at room temperature), and a large rate of resistance change upon transition from the non-operating state to an operating state, and improved humidity resistance.

Abstract: Electromagnetic shielding material is formed from a shielding composition made with magnetic particles and a binder, where the magnetic particles have an average diameter less than about 1000 nm and are substantially crystalline. The magnetic particles can be formed from Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, Fe.sub.3 O.sub.4, Fe.sub.3 C, or Fe.sub.7 C.sub.3. The shielding composition can be formed into a layer or into composite particles. The binder can be a metal or an electrically conducting polymer. A conducting layer can be placed adjacent to the shielding composition. The shielding material can be used to protect sensitive electronic devices. Methods are described for forming iron oxide particles by laser pyrolysis.

Abstract: The contacts material of the present invention is contacts material including silver-tungsten carbide alloy containing 55-70 weight % of tungsten carbide (WC) of mean particle size 0.1-6 .mu.m wherein is included 0.005-0.2 weight % of carbon in an undissolved state or non-compound state whose equivalent diameter is 0.01-5 .mu.m.The present invention enables the current interruption characteristics of contacts material to be improved.

Abstract: An electrically conductive paint for providing EMI/RFI shielding for housings of electronics components comprises a cross-linked organic resin binder containing cross-linkable functional groups such as OH groups, electrically conductive metallic particles, preferably a mixture of silver flakes and silver-coated copper flakes, a solvent, a cross-linking agent which cross-links with itself and with the functional groups of the organic binder and preferably a catalyst which accelerates cross-linking of the cross-linking agent and organic binder. Using such a paint formulation it has been found that thinner coatings can be used while still exceeding the properties needed for EMI/RFI shielding of housing for electronic components. A rheological additive which is an organic derivative of castor oil is preferably used to control the viscosity and spraying characteristics of the paint especially in a paint composition containing silver coated copper flakes.

Abstract: A curable coating composition for preparing an anti-static coating contains at least one addition polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a perfluoro ionic surfactant, and a polyethoxy or fluorinated polyethoxy auxiliary compound. The perfluoro ionic surfactant and the polyethoxy or fluorinated polyethoxy auxiliary compound are present in the composition in amounts effective to impart static-dissipative properties to polymerized coatings prepared therefrom.