Abstract: Production of a thin-film system containing at least one ultra-thin film, preferentially in the film thickness range from 1 to 10 nm, which is separated by plasma-aided chemical or physical vapor-phase deposition using magnetron discharges. The method is characterized in that in the course of deposition of the ultra-thin film the power output is introduced into the plasma in the form of a controlled number of power pulses and that the average power output during the pulse-on time is set higher by a factor of at least 3 than the averaged power output over the entire coating time during deposition of the ultra-thin film.

Abstract: A process for preparation of substituted phthalides, heterocyclic phthalides and derivatives thereof by reacting an aromatic carboxylic acid mono- or di-anion with a reactive derivative of a pyrimidine carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for determining the combustion pressure of an internal combustion engine is proposed. Conventional processes of this type have the disadvantage that the determination methods are very costly. Furthermore, stringent requirements are made of the sensors to be used. By comparison, the process proposed here is distinguished in that the combustion pressure is calculated from the combustion chamber pressure (p(.alpha.)) determined with simple sensors, by determining the compression pressure (p.sub.k (.alpha.)). These values for the compression pressure are subtracted from the combustion chamber pressure in order to calculate the combustion pressure p*(.alpha.)). Preferably, the course of the compression pressure is obtained by measuring the combustion chamber pressure values during the compression until top dead center in the working phase and storing them in a memory.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1-4 alkoxy-C.sub.2-4 alkyl of which the C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group is separated by at least 2 C-atoms from the N-atom to which R is bound,each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 independently is CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 andR.sub.5 is H or CH.sub.3,the preparation of such compounds and the use of such compounds for the preparation of N-(thien-3-yl)-chloroacetamides.

Abstract: Conifers and other plants, in particular, those are to be used as Christmas trees, are advantageously packed securely and in a space-saving manner, using an apparatus that has a U-shaped frame which has on one side one or a plurality of funnels with associated net tubes and nets and other side has a gripper that can be moved on the frame, this gripper having a scissors joint with gripper jaws that are configured as blades and which can be opened and closed automatically when the gripper is moved back and forth.The gripper jaws have a closing lock that can be released when the trunk of the tree is introduced into the mechanism and at one end has a withdrawal mechanism that acts on the tube and which opens the gripper jaws when this is done.FIG. 2 is intended for this disclosure.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the direct reduction of iron-oxide-containing materials by a gasification gas produced in a gasifier by reacting carbon with oxygen and, if desired, with steam, upon the addition of sulfur acceptors in a fluidized bed. The gasification gas is supplied to a direct reduction shaft furnace after separation of solid particles carried therewith. At least part of the top gas withdrawn from the direct reduction shaft furnace is compressed after dust scrubbing and is recycled to the gasifier. The sulfur acceptors are supplied as fine particles separated from the coal in cocurrent with, and/or counterflow to, the fluidized-bed forming gases. The top gas from the reduction shaft furnace, which has a concentration of from 15 to 30% CO.sub.2 and a temperature of from 80.degree. to 800.degree. C., is recycled laterally through the wall of the gasifier into the region of the fluidized bed, which is maintained at a temperature of at least 1,150.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for stabilizing organic polymeric materials comprising incorporating therein a benzofuran (2) one or indolin (2) one compound as stabilizer. Such stabilized polymeric materials are stabilized against degradation during the polymer processing.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are defined in the text, are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric materials, particularly for thermoplastic polymers and automotive finishes. Preferred compounds are those in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are identical (C.sub.8-17 alkyl)carbonyl groups.

Abstract: Compounds obtained by the addition of unsaturated esters to the >NH group of compounds of formula II ##STR1## are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric materials, particularly for thermoplastic polymers and automotive finishes. Preferred compounds are those in which R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are all hydrogen and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclododecylidene ring.

Abstract: N-(.beta.-aminoethyl)-3-hydroxy-1,1,6,6-tetramethyl-piperidine and certain of its N- and O-substituted derivatives are useful as light stabilizers for polymeric materials, particularly for thermoplastic polymers and automotive finishes. Preferred compounds include the N-, O-diacyl derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for stabilizing organic polymeric materials comprising incorporating therein a benzofuran(2)one compound or indolin(2)one compound containing at least two benzofuran(2)one or indolin(2)one nuclei.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for stabilizing organic polymeric materials comprising incorporating therein a benzofuran (2) one or indolin (2) one compound as stabilizer. Such stabilized polymeric materials are stabilized against degradation during the polymer processing.