Abstract: A master control device connected to a plurality of slave control devices via a network is configured to include an own local time counted by a counter unit, in a message and transmit the message to the slave control devices by the timing synchronization unit, calculate a difference between a reception time of a message transmitted from the slave control device, which has received the message, at a timing corrected in accordance with the local time and a pre-calculated message reception predicted time by a timing synchronization determination unit, calculate a correction amount for timing of the slave control devices using the difference by a timing synchronization correction unit, add the correction amount to the local time, include the local time in a message, and transmit the message to the slave control devices.

Abstract: Provided is a method for industrially producing 5-(bromomethyl)-1-benzothiophene. The production method according to the present invention comprises: (1) a step for introducing 5-methyl-1-benzothiophene, a brominating agent, and a solvent into a reactor; (2) a step for emitting light having a wavelength range of 200-780 nm inside the reactor; and (3) a step for recovering 5-(bromomethyl)-1-benzothiophene from the reactor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polycarbonate resin containing a repeating unit represented by formula (A) in the amount of 1-99.5 wt %, the polycarbonate resin also containing an oligomer having a specific structure in a total amount that constitutes a content of 2.5 wt % or lower. (In formula (A), R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, a C1-6 alkyl group, or a C1-6 alkyloxy group).

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin comprising a constituting unit (A) derived from a compound represented by the following general formula (1), wherein the resin composition comprises an ultraviolet absorber in an amount of 2,000 ppm to 40,000 ppm:

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for obtaining a resin composition in which coloration is suppressed. According to an embodiment, provided is a method for producing a resin composition, including: (a) obtaining a resin by polymerization of a resin raw material containing a compound represented by formula (1) below and (b) obtaining a resin composition by mixing an additive into the resin, wherein a polymerization temperature T1 in step (a) falls within the range of 230° C.<T1<250° C., and a mixing temperature T2 in step (b) falls within the range of 250° C.?T2<280° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a thermoplastic resin by reacting reactants comprising a dihydroxy compound. In this production method, the dihydroxy compound comprises a dihydroxy compound represented by the following formula (1), and at least one of a compound represented by the following formula (A), a compound represented by the following formula (B), and a compound represented by the following formula (C), wherein the total weight of the compound represented by the formula (A), the compound represented by the formula (B), and the compound represented by the formula (C) is 1,500 ppm or more, based on the weight (100 parts by weight) of the dihydroxy compound represented by the formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a thermoplastic resin by reacting reactants comprising a dihydroxy compound.

Abstract: Provided is a resin composition that exhibits excellent strength and fluidity. According to one embodiment, the provided resin composition contains a resin containing a repeating unit derived from a compound represented by general formula (1), and also contains a polymer having an end structure represented by general formula (A) and/or contains a compound represented by general formula (B).

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition including: a polycarbonate resin (A) which has a constitutional unit (a) represented by general formula (4); and a polycarbonate resin (B) which has a constitutional unit (b) represented by general formula (5). (In formula (4), X represents an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.) (In formula (5), R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkoxyl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an aryloxy group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and Y represents an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A technical object of the present invention is to devise a top plate for a cooking appliance that can suppress proliferation of bacteria or mold. In order to achieve the technical object, the top plate for a cooking appliance of the present invention includes: a crystallized glass substrate having a cooking surface on which a cooking device is placed; and a decorative layer formed on the cooking surface, in which the decorative layer includes 30 vol % to 100 vol % of ZnO—B2O3-based glass and 0 vol % to 70 vol % of refractory filler powder.

Abstract: Provided is a sealing material that easily converts laser light to thermal energy, exhibits satisfactory fluidity, and is conducive to a reduction in its melting point. The sealing material includes 54.9 vol % to 99.9 vol % of glass powder, 0 vol % to 45 vol % of refractory filler powder, and 0.1 vol % to 10 vol % of a laser absorbing material, in which the glass powder includes as a glass composition, in terms of the following oxides in mass %, 70% to 90% of Bi2O3, 2% to 12% of B2O3, 1% to 15% of ZnO, 0.2% to 15% of CuO+Fe2O3, and 0.1% to 20% of MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition including: a polycarbonate resin (A) which has a constitutional unit (a) represented by general formula (4); and a polycarbonate resin (B) which has a constitutional unit (b) represented by general formula (5). (In formula (4), X represents an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.) (In formula (5), R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkoxyl group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an aryloxy group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and Y represents an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a polyester resin is provided, which includes a structural unit derived from a compound represented by general formula (1), a structural unit derived from a compound represented by general formula (2), and a structural unit derived from a dicarboxylic acid or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a composite powder, including 55 mass % to 95 mass % of glass powder, 5 mass % to 45 mass % of inorganic pigment powder, and 0 mass % to 20 mass % of refractory filler powder, in which the glass powder includes as a glass composition, in terms of mol %, 45% to 62% of SiO2, 0% to 10% of B2O3, 0% to 9% of Al2O3, 12% to 32% of ZnO, 12% to 28% of Li2O+Na2O+K2O, 0% to 10% of BaO, and 0% to 15% of TiO2+ZrO2.

Abstract: Provided is a sealing material that easily converts laser light to thermal energy, exhibits satisfactory fluidity, and is conducive to a reduction in its melting point. The sealing material includes 54.9 vol % to 99.9 vol % of glass powder, 0 vol % to 45 vol % of refractory filler powder, and 0.1 vol % to 10 vol % of a laser absorbing material, in which the glass powder includes as a glass composition, in terms of the following oxides in mass %, 70% to 90% of Bi2O3, 2% to 12% of B2O3, 1% to 15% of ZnO, 0.2% to 15% of CuO+Fe2O3, and 0.1% to 20% of MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO.

Abstract: A composite powder of the present invention includes 55 mass % to 95 mass % of glass powder, 5 mass % to 45 mass % of inorganic pigment powder, and 0 mass % to 20 mass % of refractory filler powder, in which the glass powder includes as a glass composition, in terms of mass %, 35% to 55% of SiO2, 5% to 20% of B2O3, 0% to 10% of Al2O3, 5% to 30% of ZnO, 2% to 18% of Li2O+Na2O+K2O, 0% to 12% of BaO, 1% to 13% of TiO2+ZrO2, and 0% to 12% of CuO.

Abstract: A vibrator includes a substrate, a coil supported to the substrate and a vibrator member disposed in opposition to the coil and capable of vibrating along the axial direction of the coil. The vibrator member includes a weight, a magnet polarized along the axial direction of the coil, and a supporting member for supporting the magnet with allowing displacement thereof along the axial direction of the coil.

Abstract: A tablet includes a bismuth-based glass and a refractory filler, wherein the bismuth-based glass comprises, as a glass composition, in terms of mass %, 70 to 90% of Bi2O3, 2 to 12% of B2O3, 0 to 5% of Al2O3, 1 to 15% of ZnO, 0 to 10% of BaO, and 0 to 8% of CuO+Fe2O3; the tablet comprises 1 to 25 vol % of alumina as the refractory filler; and the filling ratio of the tablet is 71% or more.

Abstract: A glass composition for electrode formation includes, as a glass composition expressed in terms of oxides by mass %, 73.1 to 90% of Bi2O3, 2 to 14.5% of B2O3, 0 to 25% of ZnO, 0.2 to 20% of MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO (total content of MgO, CaO, SrO, and BaO), and 0 to 8.5% of Si02+Al2O3 (total content of SiO2 and Al2O3).

Abstract: Provided is a glass for electrode formation, comprising, as a glass composition in terms of mass %, 65.2 to 90% of Bi2O3, 0 to 5.4% of B2O3, and 0.1 to 34.5% of MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO+ZnO+CuO+Fe2O3+Nd2O3+CeO2+Sb2O3 (total content of MgO, CaO, SrO, BaO, ZnO, CuO, Fe2O3, Nd2O3, CeO2, and Sb2O3).