Abstract: Provided is a protective concrete for weaken the intensity of proton radiation, and it is prepared by mixing 525# cement 500-700 Kg; barite sand 1000-1400 kg, barite stone 1500-1800 Kg, lead powder 180-200 Kg and water 170-180 Kg. The barite that can absorb the proton radiation is used, so the present concrete is much better than conventional concretes in weakening the proton radiation, and 1.5 m-thick wall without lead plates which is prepared with the present concrete can achieve the same effect on weakening the proton radiation with a conventional 2 m-thick wall covering with lead plates.

Abstract: Concrete structures and components with improved strength and toughness. A uniform mix of first constituents comprises: cement of Blaine fineness of 280-360 m2/kg; sand at a mass ratio of 0.75-1.25 of the cement; silica fume at a mass ratio of 0.15-0.4 of the cement; silica flour at a mass ratio of 0.15-0.3 of the cement; and microinclusions at a mass ratio up to 0.35 of the cement. This is then mixed with a blend of second constituents comprising a specified amount of an HRWRA and an amount of water at a mass ratio of 0.2-0.35 of the cement. This is mixed sufficiently to form a uniform cement-based paste to which an amount of macrofibers at a mass ratio of up to 0.35 of the cement is added to yield a uniform product. Nanoinclusions may be added to improve crack resistance and increase density.

Abstract: The process is described for the dry mixing of fibers of different types and sizes with materials formulated with cementants or agglutinant components, granular aggregates and able to include or otherwise other additional ingredients. The principal characteristics of the process are to ensure a correct incorporation of the fibers with the rest of the materials, increase the mechanical fastening of same with the rest of the components and facilitate the use of formulas with high fiber content (over-fibration).

Abstract: Metalforming tools comprising WC—Co cemented tungsten carbide are provided for warm and/or hot working operations. The WC—Co materials have controlled compositions and microstructures, resulting in properties that allow the material to be used in such warm and hot metalworking applications.

Abstract: A water-based coagulating and hardening accelerator for hydraulic binding agents, comprising sulfate, aluminum and organic acid. The molar ratio of aluminum to organic acid is less than 0.65. Preferably, the molar ratio of aluminum to carboxylic acid is less than 0.60 and greater than 0.38.

Abstract: To provide a quick-setting admixture for spraying and a spraying method, which are effective to prevent solidification of a quick-setting admixture slurried in a quick-setting admixture-adding tool. A slurry quick-setting admixture comprising an alkaline earth metal carbonate, a water-soluble acidic substance, calcium aluminate, an alkali metal sulfate, and water; and a quick-setting cement concrete comprising such a slurry quick-setting admixture and cement concrete. The slurry quick-setting admixture may further contain calcium sulfate, calcium hydroxide and/or aluminum hydroxide, a retarder, etc. The spraying method comprises mixing water and a powder quick-setting admixture comprising an alkaline earth metal carbonate, a water-soluble acidic substance, calcium aluminate and an alkali metal sulfate, to form a slurry quick-setting admixture, mixing this slurry quick-setting admixture with cement concrete to form a quick-setting cement concrete, and spraying this quick-setting cement concrete.

Abstract: A concrete which includes in parts by weight: 100 Portland cement; 50 to 200 of a sand having a single grading with a D10 to D90 between 0.063 and 5 mm, or a mixture of sands, the finest sand having a D10 to D90 between 0.063 and 1 mm and the coarsest sand having a D10 to D90 between 1 and 4 mm; 10 to 50 of a particulate, substantially non-pozzolanic material having a mean particle size less than 15 ?m; 0.1 to 10 of a water-reducing superplasticizer; and 10 to 30 of water; which concrete is substantially free of silica fume; the concrete having a compressive strength greater than 100 Mpa at 28 days.

Abstract: Provided is a protective concrete for weaken the intensity of proton radiation, and it is prepared by mixing 525# cement 500-700 Kg; barite sand 1000-1400 kg, barite stone 1500-1800 Kg, lead powder 180-200 Kg and water 170-180 Kg. The barite that can absorb the proton radiation is used, so the present concrete is much better than conventional concretes in weakening the proton radiation, and 1.5 m-thick wall without lead plates which is prepared with the present concrete can achieve the same effect on weakening the proton radiation with a conventional 2 m-thick wall covering with lead plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit of parts consisting of: a) a material for producing a shaped body; b) a metal powder, a powder of a metal alloy, a powder of a pigment having a metallic effect or a powder having a laminar structure, and; c) if needed, of customary additives. The inventive kit of parts can be used to produce shaped bodies, especially in the field of dentistry, which can be excellently detected by optical systems.

Abstract: A hydraulic cement comprising a calcium silicate and at least one phosphate compound. The phosphate compound is included in an amount sufficient to react a major portion of the calcium hydroxide that is produced during hydration of the cement to hydroxyapatite or other calcium phosphates. The phosphate compound is preferably a mono-calcium phosphate. The cement is useful in both bio-medical/dental and engineering applications. The calcium hydroxide is reacted by the phosphate to form hydroxiapatite or other calcium phosphate that is co-precipitated with the calcium silicate hydrate to form a composite-like structure on a nano-scale level. The reduced calcium hydroxide content in the set cement increases its strength and reduces its pH. The hydroxiapatite content and the reduced pH render the cement bio-active and suitable for use in medical and dental implants, for example, for replacement bone and tooth material. Due to its high strength, the cement may also be used for structural/engineering applications.

Abstract: A cement for bonding an arc tube body made of an aluminum nitride sintered body and an electrode support made of molybdenum achieves high gas tightness in the obtainable arc tube without impairing the excellent translucency of the aluminum nitride sintered body. The cement contains a molybdenum powder and an aluminum nitride powder, and the total amount of metalloid elements, rare-earth elements and metal elements (except the rare-earth elements and aluminum element) corresponding to the following conditions (1) and (2) is 300 ppm or less: (1) metal elements having a melting point of 2000° C. or lower, and (2) metal elements having an ion radius smaller than that of aluminum.

Abstract: Systems are disclosed for making and using micro-porous particulates at least partially composed of metal sulfides, particularly alkaline earth metal and transition metal sulfides, as sorbents for removal of mercury from flue gas. Calcium sulfide micro-porous powders derived from the high temperature reduction of calcium sulfate and calcium sulfite are disclosed to be reactive substrates for a group of sorbents for adsorption of mercury from coal combustion flue gases produced by the utilities industry, as well as from natural gas and gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons. The sorbents are useful for cost-effectively adsorbing elemental mercury and oxidized mercury species such as mercuric chloride from flue gases, including those containing acid gases (e.g., SO.sub.2, NO and NO.sub.2, and HCl), over a wide range of temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to subterranean well cementing operations, and more particularly, to cement compositions that include high aspect ratio materials, and methods for using such cement compositions in subterranean formations. An example of a method of the present invention is a method of cementing in a subterranean formation. An example of a composition of the present invention is a cement composition for use in a subterranean formation.

Abstract: This invention is a novel process for removing volatile mercury from a gas stream to produce a filtered solid. The gas stream is contacted with treating agents which comprise a semivolatile acidic vitrifying compound such as boric acid, water, oxygen-containing gas and a chlorine source. The filtered solids produced in the process have low mercury leachability thereby allowing the solids to be used, for example in flyash-containing concrete.

Abstract: Cementitious formulations and their products with enhanced reactivity are provided. Formulations in certain embodiments may include at least one calcium source, a reactant and a filler in a hydrated environment, wherein the reactant, in one form, is crystalline silica that has been modified for reactivity. Enhancement of a reactant may include one or more modifications to its content, grind and/or the cement to silica ratio, as well as addition of one or more additives in the formulation, additives in the form of at least one alumina source, defoamer, catalyst and/or a clay.

Abstract: A hydraulic composition of the present invention includes (A) 100 parts by weight of cement having a Blaine specific surface area of 2,500 to 5,000 cm2/g, (B) 10 to 40 parts by weight of fine particles having a BET specific surface area of 5 to 25 m2/g, and (C) 15 to 55 parts by weight of inorganic particles having a Blaine specific surface area which is 2,500 to 30,000 cm2/g and which is larger than that of the cement. The inorganic particles (C) may comprise 10 to 50 parts by weight of inorganic particles (C1) having a Blaine specific surface area of 5,000 to 30,000 cm2/g and 5 to 35 parts by weight of inorganic particles (C2) having a Blaine specific surface area of 2,500 to 5,000 cm2/g.

Abstract: A mixture of metal fiber concrete based on cement, granular elements and water, comprising metal fibers whose diameter ranges from 1.15 mm to 1.8 mm, wherein the form coefficient thereof is between 35 and 45. The dosing of metal fibers is at least 80 kg/m3. This concrete mixture is particularly adapted to the creation of structural elements such as floor slabs without traditional reinforcements.

Abstract: A composite material is obtained by mixing with water 100 parts in weight of binder, between 250 and 800 parts in weight of steel-based shot having a granulometric distribution comprised between 120 jim and 3000 jim, between 10 and 15 parts in weight of non-densified silica fume and a highly water-reducing superplasticizer. The ratio between the weight quantity of water and the weight quantity of hydraulic binder is comprised between 0.16 and 0.25. The composite material presents a very high abrasion resistance, an abrasion index measured according to the C.N.R protocol comprised between 0.15 and 1.0, the value of the D10 grain size of the shot being at least eight times greater than the value of the D90 grain size of the hydraulic binder.

Abstract: The invention provides a cementitious composition for oilfield application comprising an organic retarder having at least one carboxylate group and copper ions such that a complex is made between copper ion and carboxylate group. Also a method to retard cementitious composition for oilfield application is disclosed, the method comprising the unique double step of adding an organic retarder having at least one carboxylate group and adding copper ions such that a complex is made between copper ion and carboxylate group.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compounds for the in situ formation in concrete of chloride sequestering compounds that resist corrosion of metals contained within the concrete. These chloride sequestering compounds may include, but are not limited to, compounds having the formula 3CaO.Fe(2-x)AlxO3.Ca(NO2)2.nH2O and 3CaO.Fe(2-x)AlxO3.Ca(NO3)2.nH2O, where x ranges from about 0 to 1.4 and n ranges from about 8 to 24. In one embodiment, at least one Fe-containing additive is introduced into cement, and at least one anion-containing additive is introduced into mixing water. When the cement and mixing water are combined to create fresh concrete, the additives react to form chloride sequestering compounds. In another embodiment, the additives are introduced or mixed directly into fresh concrete that has already been formed, where they react to create chloride-sequestering compounds. “In situ” formation refers to the creation of a chloride sequestering compound within concrete.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cementitious composite includes: (1) forming mixing an extrudable cementitious composition by first forming a fibrous mixture comprising fibers, water and a rheology modifying agent and then adding hydraulic cement; (2) extruding the extrudable cementitious composition into a green extrudate, wherein the green extrudate is characterized by being form-stable and retaining substantially a predefined cross-sectional shape; (3) removing a portion of the water by evaporation to reduce density and increase porosity; and (4) causing or allowing the hydraulic cement to hydrate to form the cementitious composite. Such a process yields a cementitious composite that is suitable for use as a wood substitute. The wood-like building products can be sawed, nailed and screwed like ordinary wood.

Abstract: A powder mixture for improving heat retention in cementitious or similar roadway compositions or a topcoat therefor. This powder mixture is a zinc and sulphur powder mixture. The mixture is added either directly into the roadway composition or is applied as a component of a water-based latex topcoat. The two powders improve the heat retention capability of the roadway composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising a glass-forming binder component and a particulate corrosion resistant component. The particulate corrosion resistant component comprises corrosion resistant particulates having: a CTEp of at least about 4 and being solid at a temperature of about 1300° F. (704° C.) or greater; and a maximum median particle size defined by one of the following formulas: (a) for a CTEp of 8 or less, an Mp equal to or less than (4.375×CTEp)?10; and (b) for a CTEp of greater than 8, an Mp equal to or less than (?4.375×CTEp)+60, wherein CTEp is the average CTE of the corrosion resistant particulates and wherein Mp is the median equivalent spherical diameter (ESD), in microns, of the corrosion resistant particulates. Also disclosed is an article comprising a turbine component comprising a metal substrate and a corrosion resistant coating overlaying the metal substrate, as well as a method for forming at least one layer of the corrosion resistant coating adjacent to the metal substrate.

Abstract: An interface material comprising a resin mixture and at least one solder material is herein described. The resin material may comprise any suitable resin material, but it is preferred that the resin material be silicone-based comprising one or more compounds such as vinyl silicone, vinyl Q resin, hydride functional siloxane and platinum-vinylsiloxane. The solder material may comprise any suitable solder material, such as indium, silver, copper, aluminum and alloys thereof, silver coated copper, and silver coated aluminum, but it is preferred that the solder material comprise indium or indium-based compounds and/or alloys. The interface material, or polymer solder, has the capability of enhancing heat dissipation in high power semiconductor devices and maintains stable thermal performance. The interface material may be formulated by mixing the components together to produce a paste which may be applied by dispensing methods to any particular surface and cured at room temperature or elevated temperature.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting composition for use in reinforced concrete structures, the inhibitor composition reducing the rate of corrosion in metallic reinforcing rods placed within the structures. The composition includes a combination of one or more corrosion inhibiting agents and one or more silica neutralizing agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for resisting corrosion of metal elements in concrete, and associated compounds and structures. Acid mine drainage sludge is used as a source of a precursor compound that reacts with a source of anion to form a chloride-sequestering compound. The precursor compound may have the formula 2Me?(II)O·(Y(2?x),Y?x)O3+qMe?(II)O, where at least one of Y and Y? is present; Y and Y? are different and are independently selected from the group consisting of Al, Fe, Cr, and not present; Me? is a cation and is selected from the group consisting of Ca, Ba, Sr, Mn, and Zn; x is a number ranging from 0 to 2; and q is a number ranging from 0 to 2; and combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the precursor compound has the formula 2CaO(Fe(2?x),Alx)O3+CaO.

Abstract: In some embodiments, alternate sources of aluminum or calcium are provided in various ways including the desired compounds. The further object of the present invention contemplate in situ creation of the compound in interest in fresh concrete and as a slurry which can be employed in remediation of existing concrete structures. A method of resisting corrosion in concrete containing metal elements is provided. It includes introducing into fresh concrete, containing metal elements, at least one compound capable of sequestering chloride ions. The method may also involve employing a compound which is capable of establishing a corrosion resistant oxide layer on the metal reinforcing elements. The invention also includes certain compounds which may be employed in the method as well as concrete structures containing the compounds.

Abstract: A magnetic device and method for making it involve a magnetic device specifically constructed of grains in a matrix. The matrix may be cement or plaster. The grains have an average diameter that is greater than their magnetic domains. The device may be applied to shielding applications for frequencies ranging from 100 kHz to 10 GHz. The shielding may be applied to walls of a building, consumer products such as magnetic disks, and the like. The grains may be any ferromagnetic material, including ferrite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computational tool that allows to evaluate the degradation of cement-based materials under various types of chemical attacks such as sulfates, chlorides, and plain water. It is based on the physical principles of ionic mass conservation and chemical equilibrium between a solution and different solid phases. The effect of the dissolution or the precipitation of solid phases on the transport coefficients is considered. A method for determining an ion concentration in solution of at least two ions capable of undergoing transport in a cement-based material under a chemical attack and a solid phase profile for at least one component of said cement-based material is provided. A method for determining a diffusion coefficient for each of at least two ions capable of undergoing transport in a cement-based material is also provided.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a hydraulic-composition bonded magnet having moldability, heat resistance, corrosion resistance and high strength. A hydraulic-composition bonded magnet according to the present invention is characterized by that a magnetic powder is held in a hydraulic composition produced by cure of a hydraulic powder. Preferably, in the hydraulic-composition bonded magnet, the hydraulic composition is cured together with a non-hydraulic powder. More preferably, a processing modifier is added to the hydraulic-composition bonded magnet.

Abstract: A concrete in which metallic fibers are dispersed, obtained through mixing with water a composition including a cement; ultrafine elements with a pozzolanic reaction; granular elements distributed into two granular classes (C1)>1 mm and <5 mm and (C2) ranges from 5 to 15 mm; cement additions; an amount of water E added in the mixture; a dispersant, and preferably a superplasticizer; metallic fibers, in an amount maximum equal to 120 kg per m3 of concrete, the contents of the various components (a), (b), (C1), (C2), (d) and the amount of water E, expressed in volume, meeting the following relationships: ratio 1: 0.50?(C2)/(C1)?1.20; ratio 2: 0.25?[(a)+(b)+(d)]/[(C1)+(C2)]?0.60; ratio 3: 0.10?(b)/(a)?0.30; ratio 4: 0.05?E/[(a)+(b)+(d)]?0.75; ratio 5: (d)/(a)?0.20. The invention applies to the manufacture of voussoirs without frameworks, of tiles and of elements of the plate, shell type or the like.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of organic fibers having a melting point lower than 300° C., an average length l more than 1 mm and a diameter Ø not more than 200 ?m, in ultra high performance concrete for improving the concrete fire resistance, the amount of organic fibers being such that their volume ranges between 0.1 and 3% of the concrete volume after setting and the concrete having a compressive strength at 28 days of at least 120 Mpa, a bending strength of at least 20 Mpa, and a spread value in non-hardened state of at least 150 mm, the values being for a concrete preserved at 20° C., the concrete consisting of a particularly hardened cement matrix wherein metal fibres are dispersed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, alternate sources of aluminum or calcium are provided in various ways including the desired compounds. The further object of the present invention contemplate in situ creation of the compound in interest in fresh concrete and as a slurry which can be employed in remediation of existing concrete structures. A method of resisting corrosion in concrete containing metal elements is provided. It includes introducing into fresh concrete, containing metal elements, at least one compound capable of sequestering chloride ions. The method may also involve employing a compound which is capable of establishing a corrosion resistant oxide layer on the metal reinforcing elements. The invention also includes certain compounds which may be employed in the method as well as concrete structures containing the compounds.

Abstract: A crosslinkable thermal interface material is produced by combining at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin and at least one thermally conductive filler. This interface material takes on the form of a liquid or “soft gel”. The gel state is brought about through a crosslinking reaction between the at least one rubber compound composition and the at least one amine resin composition. Once the foundation composition that comprises at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin, and at least one thermally conductive filler has been prepared, the composition must be compared to the needs of the electronic component, vendor, or electronic product to determine if a phase change material and/or at least one solvent is needed to change some of the physical properties of the composition.

Abstract: Process for the production of hydrophobic layers on optical substrates which have an alkaline earth metal fluoride or alkali metal fluoride layer as the outermost layer or consist of alkaline earth metal fluorides or alkali metal fluorides, by thermal vapor deposition with polyfluorohydrocarbons in a high vacuum.

Abstract: Achromatic multilayer diffractive pigment flakes and foils are provided having diffractive structures thereon. The diffractive pigment flakes can have a symmetrical stacked coating structure on opposing sides of a reflective core layer, an asymmetrical stacked coating structure on one side of a reflective layer, or can be formed with one or more encapsulating coatings around the reflective core layer. The diffractive pigment flakes can be interspersed into liquid media such as paints or inks to produce diffractive compositions for subsequent application to a variety of objects. The foils can be laminated to various objects or can be formed on a carrier substrate. The diffractive pigment flakes and foils can be formed with a variety of diffractive structures thereon to produce selected optical effects. The diffractive foils and diffractive compositions applied to an object exhibit an iridescent diffractive effect over an achromatic background.

Abstract: A dry mix for producing embedding or molding compositions for metal casting processes such as the lost wax process containing a hydraulic binder component composed of sulfate-carrier-free ground portland clinker.

Abstract: The glittering ink composition of the present invention contains a glass flake pigment, a water-soluble resin, a water-soluble organic solvent and water as essential ingredients. The content of the glass flake pigment is 0.01-40% by weight relative to the total amount of the ink composition. Moreover, the ink composition contains a synthetic resin emulsion as a binder component for fixing the glass flake pigment to a handwriting or a coated film in 0.01-40% by weight in solids relative to the total amount of the ink composition. The synthetic resin emulsion has an anionic property or a nonionic property and its minimum film forming temperature is not higher than 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced cement based or cementitious material, and process for making, where the reinforcing fiber is a chemically treated cellulose or non-cellulose fiber. The fiber reinforced cementitious material includes (i) cement, (ii) optionally, sand, aggregate, or sand and aggregate, and (iii) chemically treated fibers having a polyvalent cation content of from about 0.1 weight percent to about 5.0 weight percent based on the dry weight of the treated fibers. The present invention further provides for a fiber reinforced cementitious material having a weak acid content of from about 0.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent based on the dry weight of the treated fibers.

Abstract: A foundry mold and the method of making it is disclosed and claimed. Black liquor is extracted from a pulping process and used as a resin which when combined with an aggregate forms a foundry mold, foundry core or a briquette. The black liquor can be combined with another material to accelerate the cure and to resist moisturization of the mold, core or briquette.

Abstract: A concrete in which metallic fibres are dispersed, obtained through mixing with water a composition comprising:

Abstract: A crosslinkable thermal interface material is produced by combining at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin and at least one thermally conductive filler. This interface material takes on the form of a liquid or “soft gel”. The gel state is brought about through a crosslinking reaction between the at least one rubber compound composition and the at least one amine resin composition. Once the foundation composition that comprises at least one rubber compound, at least one amine resin, and at least one thermally conductive filler has been prepared, the composition must be compared to the needs of the electronic component, vendor, or electronic product to determine if a phase change material is needed to change some of the physical properties of the composition.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for constructing, verifying, and maintaining underground vaults that isolate and contain radioactive burial sites. The method employs a buoyant lift technique to isolate a block of soil containing the contaminates from the surrounding soil. An impermeable synthetic liner is embedded in the vault to enhance the integrity of the system. The integrity of the vault is monitored by a system of sensors placed both inside and outside of the sealed vault. The method eliminates the need to excavate or drill in the contaminated areas.

Abstract: Coating compositions and methods of their use are described herein for the reduction of corrosion in imbedded metal structures. The coatings are applied as liquids to an external surface of a substrate in which the metal structures are imbedded. The coatings are subsequently allowed to dry. The liquid applied coatings provide galvanic protection to the imbedded metal structures. Continued protection can be maintained with periodic reapplication of the coating compositions, as necessary, to maintain electrical continuity. Because the coatings may be applied using methods similar to standard paints, and because the coatings are applied to external surfaces of the substrates in which the metal structures are imbedded, the corresponding corrosion protection may be easily maintained. The coating compositions are particularly useful in the protection of metal-reinforced concrete.

Abstract: A method of resisting corrosion in concrete containing metal elements is provided. It includes introducing into fresh concrete, containing metal elements, at least one compound capable of sequestering chloride ions. The method may also involve employing a compound which is capable of establishing a corrosion resistant oxide layer on the metal reinforcing elements. The invention also includes certain compounds which may be employed in the method as well as concrete structures containing the compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns a concrete obtained by mixing with water, cement, granular elements, elements with puzzolanic reaction, constituents capable of improving the toughness of the matrix, metal fibers and at least a dispersing agent, in specified conditions and proportions. Said concrete has improved properties compared to prior art concrete comprising metal fibers.

Abstract: Described is an interface material composition that includes rubber, phase change material and thermally conductive filler.

Abstract: A composition including a vegetable oil and a structural material selected from a group comprising soil, sand, bitumen, asphalt, and concrete. The polymerized vegetable oil being substantially within a range of 2%-20% by weight of the structural material.

Abstract: Mortar mixes comprising as a major part, Class F fly ash and fluidized bed combustion ash in amounts and proportions sufficient to reduce the negative effects of the presence of unburned carbon in the Class F fly ash and the presence of sulfate in the fluidized bed combustion ash and which mortar mixes also include, as a minor part, a cementitious material. The mortar produced by mixing the mortar mix with water can include a density reduction material and can be formed into support members for use in mines.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the colouring of concrete, and especially in the colours blue or green. According to the method, copper powder from grinding work, for example, may be added before the concrete hardens. This colours the concrete mix due to its reaction with a substance added to the concrete.