Abstract: A superconductive ceramic wire or film comprises 100 parts by weight of superconductive oxide crystal composed of a rare earth element, an alkaline earth metal, copper, and oxygen, and 0.2-5.0 parts by weight of copper oxide, thereof.

Abstract: Building materials such as concrete can be colored by a black pigment which consists essentially of manganese ferrite of the composition Mn.sub.1+x Fe.sub.2-x O.sub.4 with a spinel structure wherein x has a numerical value from -0.1 to 0.1 and the pigment is prepared by a process whereina) soluble manganese (II) salts and soluble iron (II) salts are precipitated from a solution of metal salts by reaction with alkaline precipitating agents in an approximately stoichiometric ratio,b) the precipitate from a) is reacted with an oxidizing agent to form a pigment, andc) the pigment is filtered, washed, dried and ground.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are a method for preparing an aqueous developer dispersion which comprises the steps of dissolving, in an organic solvent, a developer which comprises a nuclear-substituted salicylic acid salt represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having not more than 15 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group, a nuclear-substituted phenyl group, an aralkyl group or a nuclear-substituted aralkyl group, or two adjacent groups selected from R.sub.1 to R.sub.

Abstract: A black manganese/iron oxide pigment having a spinel structure and having the composition Mn.sub.x Fe.sub.3-x O.sub.4 wherein x has a value from 0.1 to 0.9, is prepared by the steps:a) oxidizing iron(II) salts or mixtures of iron(II) salts and manganese(II) salts, in solution or after reaction with alkaline precipitants, with manganese dioxide or other compounds containing manganese in high valency,b) additionally oxidizing the salts of (a) to establish an Fe(III) content therein with another oxidizing agent, andc) filtering, washing, drying and grinding the pigment;and the pigment is useful for pigmenting building materials to a black color.

Abstract: A method for preparing an acid resistant calcium carbonate pigment. An aqueous slurry of particulate calcium carbonate is provided at a pH of from about 11.0 to 12.0 and having from 2 to 5 g/l of excess calcium hydroxide. The slurry temperature is brought to the range of about 75.degree. to 80.degree. C., and sodium silicate solution is slowly mixed therewith to provide on a solid dry weight ratio from about 5 to 10% sodium silicate to calcium carbonate. Gaseous carbon dioxide is added to bring the slurry pH to the range of about 10.2 to 10.7, and the slurry is cooled to about 25.degree. to 30.degree. C. Finally zinc chloride is added to the cooled slurry to bring the pH to within the range of 7.5 to 8.0.

Abstract: Preforms for metal matrix composites consisting of ceramic material belonging to the class of oxides, nitrides, carbides, borides, oxynitrides and the like, prevailingly in an acicular form and having monocrystalline or polycrystalline structure, having a density ranging from 0.2 to 1.6 g/cm.sup.3 and porosity ranging from 50 to 95%.

Abstract: A coated abrasive disc is described in which the non-abrasive bearing surface of the disc is provided with a pressure sensitive adhesive which comprises an aliphatic polymer, such as a propylene/1-butene/ethylene terpolymer; an aliphatic oil, such as a low molecular weight polybutene; and a tackifying aliphatic resin.

Abstract: Ion-exchangeable phosphate glass compositions containing in mole percent from about 50 to 70% P.sub.2 O.sub.5, from about 5 to 30% Li.sub.2 O, from about 5 to 25% MO, where M is selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Zn, and about 5 to 30% X.sub.2 O.sub.3, where X is selected from the group consisting of Al, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu are provided. In another aspect, the phosphate glass compositions of the present invention also contain in mole percent up to 10% R.sub.2 O, where R is selected from the group consisting of Na, K, Rb and Cs. Solarization inhibitors and minor amounts of anhydrous fluorides and chlorides are also included in some embodiments. Optical quality phosphate glass articles formed of the phosphate glass compositions of the present invention are readily ion- exchangeable when contacted with certain salts. Optical quality phosphate glass articles are also provided having good thermal shock resistance.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composite products comprising boron-nitride-coated reinforcing silicon carbide fibers disposed in a substantially non-porous alkaline earth aluminosilicate glass-ceramic matrix are disclosed, the matrix comprising triclinic anorthite (CaO,SrO.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.2SiO.sub.2) as the principal crystal phase and the products exhibiting unexpectedly good resistance to high-temperature degradation.

Abstract: A high permeability metal casting plaster is used for production of high accuracy simulated castings for prototypes and any other plastermold castings. Methods are provided that create the high permeability metal casting plaster and mold. Also, a high permeability metal casting plaster is disclosed that uses control ground and screened .alpha.-hemihydrate gypsum such that an average of 100% of the particles have a diameter of no more than 590 .mu.m and an average of 97.3% have a diameter of less that 44 .mu.m, control ground and screened beta-hemihydrate gypsum such that an average of 99% of the particles have a diameter of no more than 270 .mu.m and at least an average of 70% have a diameter of less than 44 .mu.m, sucrose for protection against thermal shock, and a foaming agent. The ratio of .alpha.-hemihydrate gypsum to .beta.-hemihydrate gypsum is approximately 5:2.

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive adhesive composition comprising an insulating adhesive component and particles dispersed in said insulating adhesive component, said anisotropic conductive adhesive composition being characterized in thatsaid insulating adhesive component comprises a copolymer of acrylic ester having an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms and a maleimide derivative,5 to 60 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the copolymer, of a thermosetting resin, and0.05 to 5.0 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the copolymer, of a coupling agent, andsaid particles are metallic-layer containing particles comprising a core made of resin, a metallic layer covering said core and a resin layer formed from finely divided resin fixed by the dry blending method on the surface of said metallic layer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a coating powder composition comprising (A) a carboxyl group containing polyester resin having a number average molecular weight of 1,000.about.20,000, an acid value of 10.about.100, a glass transition temperature of 35.degree.-120.degree. C. and an SP value of 9.8.about.11.5, and (B) glycidyl trimellitate, wherein the equivalent weight ratio of carboxyl the groups of said (A) to the glycidyl groups of said (B) is 1:2 to 2:1. The coating powder composition is specifically suitable for a high-temperature-short time baking and capable of resulting in a coating having excellent film properties including bending and processability and which coating is highly-crosslinked.

Abstract: To produce a high-temperature superconductor of the composition Bi.sub.(2+a) (Sr.sub.(1-b) Ca.sub.b).sub.(3-a) Cu.sub.(2+c) O.sub.(8+x), where a is from 0 to 0.3, b is from 0.1 to 0.9 and c is from 0 to 2, and x has a value which depends on the oxidation state of the metals contained, oxides and/or carbonates of bismuth, strontium, calcium and copper are thoroughly mixed. In this process, the copper compound is used as a mixture of copper(I) oxide and copper(II) oxide. Then the mixture of oxides and/or carbonates is first allowed to react mutually in an inert gas atmosphere at temperatures from 700.degree. to 800.degree. C. for 0.5 to 36 hours before subsequently treating the mixture in an oxygen-containing atmosphere at temperatures from 700.degree. to 875.degree. C. for 3 to 60 hours.

Abstract: A method of toughening a fiber/matrix ceramic composite consisting of non-oxide based ceramic fibers immersed in a ceramic matrix. The method includes, prior to immersing the fibers in the matrix, applying a metallo-organic solution of a noble metal to the fibers to form a coating of the solution on the fibers, evaporating the solvent from the solution and oxidizing the residual organic compounds whereby the coating becomes a pure noble metal and immersing the coated fibers in the matrix. The applying, evaporating, oxidizing and immersing steps are characterized by a limited raising of the temperature of the fibers. The coating is ductile so as to blunt advancing cracks in the matrix.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of thermally stable, substantially polycrystalline silicon carbide ceramic fibers derived from a polycarbosilane resin. The unexpected thermal stability of these fibers is achieved by the incorporation of boron prior to ceramification.

Abstract: Vanadium garnet materials and a method for their preparation. The vanadium garnet material has a trivalent vanadium cation and a composition that falls within a specific prismatic-shaped volume in a quaternary composition diagram of MnO, CaO, V.sub.2 O.sub.3, and SiO.sub.2. In the process, specific amounts of separately pre-heated V.sub.2 O.sub.3, MnO, CaO and SiO.sub.2 powders are ground and mixed together, pelletized, heated at a temperature in the range of about 1100.degree. C. to 1400.degree. C. for 12 to 48 hours in an atmosphere of carefully selected oxygen pressure comprising a gas mixture of high purity CO.sub.2 and H.sub.2 to produce a liquid melt, and cooling, crystallizing out and separating said vanadium garnet material. A typical vanadium garnet material has the formula Mn.sub.1.3 Ca.sub.1.7 V.sub.2 Si.sub.3 O.sub.12. The vanadium garnet materials may be used in laser applications.

Abstract: A coating composition is used for coating or overlaying Portland cement concrete or metal. The composition includes a synthetic polymer latex having ureido functional groups, an amine-functional epoxy curing agent, a liquid epoxy resin, and a hydraulic cement. The coating composition has superior thermal shock resistance and low cost in comparison with epoxy/amine-type polymer concrete, and excellent strength development and chemical resistance in comparison with conventional latex-based cementitious compositions. The coating composition can be mixed from a pair of storage-stable components; a dry mix including the hydraulic cement and the epoxy resin, and optionally larger size aggregate, and a wet mix including the polymer latex and the amine curing agent.

Abstract: A bipolar battery having a plurality of cells. The bipolar battery includes: a negative electrode; a positive electrode and a separator element disposed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, the separator element electrically insulating the electrodes from one another; an electrolyte disposed within at least one of the negative electrode, the positive electrode and the separator element; and an electrode containment structure including a cup-like electrode holder.

Abstract: A discontinuous drawn steel wire fiber for incorporation in a fiber composite, in particular a cement material, the fiber being made from a length of steel wire which is shaped so that the fiber is contained in a plane and, in said plane, is in the configuration of a loop which is convex and closed, wherein it has the configuration of an oblong loop whose ends are delimited by curvilinear wire portions, said curvilinear wire portions being interconnected by rectilinear wire portions, and wherein the two end portions of said length of wire are disposed side by side and in opposite directions, said end portions extending between said curvilinear wire portions to form one of said rectilinear wire portions.

Abstract: The invention details a two-step densifying process, method, and apparatus for making a solid oxide ceramic fuel cell. According to the invention, a limited number of anode-electrolyte-cathode cells separated by a single or trilayer interconnect are formed and densified. Subsequently, a plurality of the densified cells are stacked and further processed to form a monolithic array.