Abstract: A cell treatment solution and a method that is used for preparing a stained cell suspension that is provided to a measurement of nuclear DNA by flow cytometry. The cell treatment solution may include a surfactant, RNase, and a fluorescent dye. The surfactant may include, for example, a non-ionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, and/or a cationic surfactant. In one method of the invention, stained cell suspension that is provided to a measurement of nuclear DNA by flow cytometry is prepared. The method may include adding a tissue sample to a cell treatment solution including a surfactant, RNase, and fluorescent dye, disaggregating the tissue sample, and filtering the disaggregated tissue sample. Another method of the invention includes disaggregating a tissue sample, preparing cell suspension by filtering the disaggregated tissue sample, and adding a cell treatment solution including a surfactant, RNase, and fluorescent dye.

Abstract: Rhenium-free nickel based alloys are provided. More particularly, the alloys comprise preferred levels and ratios of elements so as to achieve good high temperature strength of both gamma matrix phase and gamma prime precipitates, as well as good environmental resistance, without using rhenium. When cast and directionally solidified into single crystal form, the alloys exhibit oxidation resistance better than or comparable to rhenium-bearing single-crystal alloys, and creep rupture life comparable to rhenium-bearing single-crystal alloys. Further, the alloys can be processed by directional solidification into articles in single crystal form or columnar structure comprising fine dendrite arm spacing, e.g., less than 400 ?m, if need be, so that further improvements in mechanical properties in the articles can be seen.

Abstract: Rhenium-free nickel based alloys are provided. More particularly, the alloys comprise preferred levels and ratios of elements so as to achieve good high temperature strength of both gamma matrix phase and gamma prime precipitates, as well as good environmental resistance, without using rhenium. When cast and directionally solidified into single crystal form, the alloys exhibit creep resistance substantially equivalent to rhenium-bearing single-crystal alloys. Further, the alloys can be processed by directional solidification into articles in single crystal form or columnar structure comprising fine dendrite arm spacing, e.g., less than 400 ?m, if need be, so that further improvements in mechanical properties in the articles can be seen.

Abstract: Rhenium-free nickel based alloys are provided. More particularly, the alloys comprise preferred levels and ratios of elements so as to achieve good high temperature strength of both gamma matrix phase and gamma prime precipitates, as well as good environmental resistance, without using rhenium. When cast and directionally solidified into single crystal form, the alloys exhibit creep and oxidation resistance substantially equivalent to or better than rhenium-bearing single-crystal alloys. Further, the alloys can be processed by directional solidification into articles in single crystal form or columnar structure comprising fine dendrite arm spacing, e.g., less than 400 ?m, if need be, so that further improvements in mechanical properties in the articles can be seen.

Abstract: Nickel based alloys are provided comprising from about 7.0 weight percent (wt %) to about 12.0 wt % chromium, from about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt % molybdenum, from about 0.2 wt % to about 4.5 wt % titanium, from about 4 wt % to about 6 wt % aluminum, from about 3 wt % to about 4.9 wt % cobalt, from about 6.0 wt % to about 9.0 wt % tungsten, from about 4.0 wt % to about 6.5 wt % tantalum, from about 0.05 wt % to about 0.6 wt % hafnium, up to about 1.0 wt % niobium, up to about 0.02 wt % boron, and up to about 0.1 wt % carbon, with the remainder being nickel and incidental impurities. The alloys may be cast, directionally solidified and heat treated to provide articles having a gamma prime fraction of greater than about 50%.

Abstract: A cobalt-nickel alloy composition is described, containing about 20% to about 28% cobalt; about 37% to about 46% nickel; at least about 6% chromium; aluminum; and at least one refractory metal. The total weight of cobalt, aluminum, and refractory metal in the composition is less than about 50% of the total weight of the composition. Moreover, the alloy composition comprises both a (Co, Ni)-gamma phase and an L12-structured (gamma prime) phase. Various components made from the cobalt-nickel alloy composition are also described. Examples include high-temperature machinery and devices, e.g., components of gas turbine engines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising an epoxy resin; a reagent selected from the group of cationic compounds or compounds which are capable to form cationic compounds or mixtures of those; at least one compound with two aromatic rings and at least one central cyclic oxygen bridged ring and the use of such compositions in adhesives, sealants and coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising an epoxy resin; a reagent selected from the group of cationic compounds or compounds which are capable to form cationic compounds or mixtures of those; at least one compound with two aromatic rings and at least one central cyclic oxygen bridged ring and the use of such compositions in adhesives, sealants and coatings.