Abstract: A copper plastic laminate is provided having a high bond strength. The copper is selected from the group consisting of copper and copper alloys and has on its surface a uniform glassy-like, substantially pore-free coating of copper phosphate. A plastic encapsulating material containing a mold release agent is adhesively bonded to the copper.

Abstract: A composite comprises a first metal or alloy component having a thin refractory oxide layer on a first surface thereof. A second metal or alloy component has a second thin refractory oxide on the first surface thereof. Means are provided having a closely matched coefficient of thermal expansion to the first and second metal or alloy components for bonding the first and second thin refractory oxide layers and for electrically insulating the first component from the second component whereby thermal stress between the metal or alloy components and the bonding means is substantially eliminated.

Abstract: A casing for an electrical component comprises a metal lead frame having the electrical component connected thereto. A metal base member is bonded to one surface of the lead frame. A plastic housing member is bonded to a second surface of the lead frame. An adhesive seals and bonds the metal base member and plastic housing member to the lead frame so as to enclose the electrical component.

Abstract: A casing for an electrical component comprises a metal base member. A metal housing member is mounted on the base member to provide a hollow enclosed casing for receiving the electrical component. A metal lead frame is provided within the enclosed casing and is electrically connected to the electrical component. The lead frame has terminal leads projecting between the base member and the housing member external to the casing. The improvement comprises an adhesive for sealing and bonding the terminal leads to both the base member and to the housing member to form the enclosed casing.

Abstract: A casing for an electrical component comprises a metal base member. A metal housing member is mounted on the base member to provide a hollow enclosed casing for receiving the electrical component. A metal lead frame is provided within the enclosed casing and is electrically connected to the electrical component. The lead frame has terminal leads projecting between the base member and the housing member external to the casing. The improvement comprises a device extending from the base member for strengthening the base member and providing additional heat transfer from the casing. Also, an adhesive seals and bonds the terminal leads to both the base member and to the housing member to form the enclosed casing.

Abstract: A multiple passage metal heat exchanger is disclosed which contains a metal barrier between sets of passageways. The barrier is cathodic to the metal of the heat exchanger and prevents intermixing of different heat transfer fluids due to corrosion.

Abstract: A multiple passage metal heat exchanger is disclosed which contains a metal barrier between sets of passageways. The barrier is cathodic to the metal of the heat exchanger and prevents intermixing of different heat transfer fluids due to corrosion.

Abstract: A heat exchange panel possessing a system of internal fluid passageways defining at least two longitdudinally extended headers extending substantially the length of the panel, a connecting header located at one end of the panel in a direction transverse to the longitudinally extended headers and interconnecting same, a plurality of connecting portions of said passageways extending transversely between the respective longitudinally extended headers, and fluid exit and entry portions extending longitudinally from at least two of said headers. The configuration of the headers serves to reduce pressure drop while maintaining uniformity of fluid flow under high velocity, and renders the panel eminently suitable for solar energy applications.

Abstract: A catalyst for the diminution of automobile pollution and a method for forming the catalyst are described. The catalyst comprises a metal alloy substrate having a specified composition, an oxide layer containing a large proportion of alumina on the surface of the alloy and a surface layer comprising from 60 to 100% platinum and from 0 to 40% palladium.

Abstract: A catalyst for the reduction of automobile pollution and a method for forming the same are described. The catalyst comprises a nickel alloy substrate having specified composition and a surface layer containing from 10 to 50% copper. The copper concentration varies from 10 to 50% at the surface to 0% within the substrate.