Abstract: A method of making articles of Group IVb metal diboride powder by cold pressing and sintering is disclosed. Group IVb metal diboride powder is pressed in a mold substantially below sintering temperatures to form a cold pressed green piece having substantially uniform compaction over its major surfaces. The piece is enclosed but not confined in a thermally conductive receptacle which has been pre-fired to remove volatile impurities, and the enclosed piece sintered without the simultaneous application of pressure. The powder and green piece are maintained under inert atmosphere before and during sintering. The method is particularly useful for the production of flat plates, where warpage during sintering may otherwise be a problem.

Abstract: An aqueous hypochlorous acid production process is disclosed wherein the precipitate formed upon carbonating electrolytic cathode cell liquor is contacted in a fluidized bed with a mixture of gaseous chlorine and water vapor and the exit gas from the fluidized bed is absorbed in water.