Abstract: An ion-selective electrode has a responsive glass membrane with an exterior thin film containing titanium dioxide of an anatase type that is continuously formed as an integrated body. The thin film, of several hundred nm in numbers, is electrically connected by an amount of titanium dioxide that will form a continuity in the thin film structure. The thin film can be porous and contain at least one metal selected from cobalt, nickel, tungsten, copper, platinum, gold, silver and iron. Additionally, significantly larger titanium dioxide particles of 0.02 ?m in diameter can be further mixed into the thin film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensitive glass film for a pH electrode, which is not deteriorated in its glass strength or pH-measuring function, which is hardly stained, and from which any stain can be removed easily. Also disclosed is a pH electrode having the sensitive glass film. A microparticle comprising rutile-type or brookite-type titanium dioxide or a microparticle comprising amorphous titanium dioxide is adhered directly on the glass film surface of a sensitive glass film for a pH electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensitive glass film for a pH electrode, which is not deteriorated in its glass strength or pH-measuring function, which is hardly stained, and from which any stain can be removed easily. Also disclosed is a pH electrode having the sensitive glass film. A microparticle comprising rutile-type or brookite-type titanium dioxide or a microparticle comprising amorphous titanium dioxide is adhered directly on the glass film surface of a sensitive glass film for a pH electrode.

Abstract: The present claimed invention intends to provide a responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode glass and an ion selective electrode comprising the responsive glass membrane that produces a self-cleaning function when the ultraviolet rays are irradiated although no change is brought in a composition of a sample solution as being an object to be measured and that is low in electric resistance value and superior in responsivity under an ordinary measurement environment. The responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode is made of the titanium-containing oxide glass that contains 20˜80 mol % of titanium dioxide and lithium oxide.

Abstract: This invention intends to provide a responsive glass membrane and a glass electrode comprising the responsive glass membrane to which taint is hardly attached and easily detached without hindering a function of measuring the ionic concentration. A thin film containing titanium dioxide of an anatase type is formed on a surface of the responsive glass membrane and whole of the thin film is continuously formed to be an integrated body.

Abstract: The present claimed invention intends to provide a responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode glass and an ion selective electrode comprising the responsive glass membrane that produces a self-cleaning function when the ultraviolet rays are irradiated although no change is brought in a composition of a sample solution as being an object to be measured and that is low in electric resistance value and superior in responsivity under an ordinary measurement environment. The responsive glass membrane for ion selective electrode is made of the titanium-containing oxide glass that contains 20˜80 mol % of titanium dioxide and lithium oxide.

Abstract: A method for producing .alpha.-form silicon nitride having a central particle diameter of 0.3 to 1.0 .mu.m (.alpha.-Si.sub.3 N.sub.4) of high-grade and fine powder for its sintered body excellent in heat-stability and mechanical strength which comprises heat-treating at 1,450.degree.-1,550.degree. C., in an atmosphere containing nitrogen, a mixture prepared by adding one of additives:(a) a mixture of at least one of Be, Sr, Ge, Sn, Ti, Hf and compounds thereof with 0.01-1 part by weight of silicon nitride powder having a BET specific surface area of 15 to 50 m.sup.2 /g and consisting substantially of the .alpha.-form crystal, and(b) a mixture of Zr and compounds thereof with 0-1 part by weight of silicon nitride powder having a BET specific surface area of 15 to 50 m.sup.2 /g and consisting substantially of the .alpha.-form crystal,in a total amount of 0.001-0.

Abstract: A method for producing an inorganic sintered body, comprising the steps of:providing an inorganic powder;providing an oxygen-containing wax type binder;providing the inorganic powder and wax type binder in a molding device;subjecting the combined inorganic powder and wax type binder to a molding process selected from the group consisting of extrusion molding and injection molding to produce a molded body; andproducing an inorganic sintered body from the molded body.

Abstract: A composition for forming a transparent conductive film obtained by mixing an organic solution comprising an indium salt of inorganic acid and a tin salt of an inorganic acid with a non-aqueous silica sol. The composition of the present invention shows excellent stability with a lapse of time and good wettability to a substrate plate. A transparent conductive film obtained shows a strong adhesion strength to a substrate plate and has a two-layered structure.

Abstract: An indium tin oxide sol composition comprising about 0.5 to about 30% by weight of indium oxide, tin oxide in an amount of about 0.5 to about 30% by weight, as converted to a basis of tin, based on indium in the indium oxide, and a dispersing agent, which sol composition is obtained by contacting a solution of an indium salt of an inorganic acid containing a tin salt of an inorganic acid with an ion-exchange resin is disclosed. The indium tin oxide sol composition has a high purity and forms an excellent transparent conductive film.

Abstract: A method for producing a high-grade fine powder of .alpha.-form silicon nitride (.alpha.-Si.sub.3 N.sub.4) for use as sintered bodies excellent in heat-stability and mechanical strength which comprises heat-treating, in an atmosphere containing nitrogen, a mixture prepared by adding additive:a mixture of at least one of Mg, Ca, and compounds thereof with 0.01-1 part by weight of silicon nitride powder,in a total amount of 0.001-0.1 part by weight calculated in terms of elemental weight(s) of Mg or/and Ca, and 1 part or less by weight of silicon nitride powder, to 1 part by weight of silicon oxide powder and 0.4-4 parts by weight of carbon powder.

Abstract: When an abrasive having an oleophilic surface intended for use in magnetic recording media, said abrasive being obtained by subjecting an inorganic powder material having a Mohs hardness of 5 or above and an average particle size of 2 .mu.m or below to a wet contact treatment with an aqueous solution or an organic solvent solution containing a dispersing agent having an oleophilic group and drying the treated powder material, is used together with a magnetic powder material in the magnetic recording layer of a magnetic recording medium, the wear of the magnetic head can be prevented and the still characteristics of the recording medium is improved.

Abstract: An electrode for aluminum reduction cells wherein an electrode base, at least in that portion which is brought into contact with a molten salt bath, is coated with a composition comprising at least 50% by weight of electronic conductive oxide ceramics, or said portion of the electrode is made of said composition.

Abstract: An electrode for aluminum reduction cells wherein an electrode base at least in its portion that is brought into contact with a molten salt bath is coated with a composition comprising at least 50% by weight of electronic conductive oxide ceramics, or said portion of the electrode is made of said composition.

Abstract: An inorganic composition which is capable of forming a coating film or adherent layer excellent in water resistance, weatherability, heat resistance, chemical resistance, adhesion, surface smoothness, hardness and gloss and which consists essentially of (A) a calcined borate-type mixture obtained by calcining at a temperature of about 300.degree. to about 1,500.degree. C a mixture comprising (i)(a) a borate of a metallic element of Groups II to VIII of the Periodic Table or (i)(b) at least one boric acid compound selected from the group consisting of boric acid and boron oxide and at least one phosphoric acid compound selected from the group consisting of phosphoric acid, phosphorus pentoxide, and metal phosphates and (ii) at least one polyvalent metal compound selected from the group consisting of polyvalent metal oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, phosphates, silicates, sulfates, and nitrates, and (B) a water-soluble silicate.