Abstract: Provided is a novel etching gas composition that comprises a sulfur-containing compound and that can selectively etch SiO2 over low dielectric constant materials (low-k materials; SiON, SiCN, SiOCN, SiOC). A dry etching gas composition comprises a saturated and cyclic sulfur-containing fluorocarbon compound that is represented by general formula (1) of CxFySz where x, y, and z are 2?x?5, y?2x, and 1?z?2.

Abstract: Provided is a novel etching gas composition that comprises a sulfur-containing unsaturated compound and that is useful for etching a stacked structure of silicon-based films. A dry etching gas composition comprises a sulfur-containing fluorocarbon compound that has an unsaturated bond and that is represented by general formula (1) of CxFySz where x, y, and z are 2?x?5, y?2x, and 1?z?2.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprises a lubricant and a stabilizer. The stabilizer comprises a first epoxide group and a second functional group selected from the group consisting of (i) a second epoxide group; (ii) an aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bond conjugated with a second carbon-carbon multiple bond; (iii) an aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bond conjugated with an electron withdrawing group; and (iv) an aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bond conjugated with an aromatic group. A heat transfer composition comprises a lubricant composition as described above and a haloalkane, such as an iodoalkane (e.g., trifluoroiodomethane).

Abstract: An ambient humidity control article for controlling ambient humidity within 55%-68%. The article includes a substrate having a predetermined water absorbability, and a humidity control layer coated on the substrate and made up of a humidity control composition. The amount of the composition coated on per cubic centimeter of the substrate is 0.54-0.74 grams. The composition includes water and at least one of citrate, lactate and formate. The citrate is at least one of sodium citrate, potassium citrate and calcium citrate. The lactate is at least one of sodium lactate and potassium lactate. The formate is at least one of sodium formate and potassium formate. The weight percentage of each of the citrate, lactate and formate in the composition is 33.3%-84.2%. The water absorption amount of the substrate is not less than 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon fluid is disclosed that has a pour point of at most ?30° C., as measured by ASTM D5950, and that comprises at least 99 wt % of naphthenes and paraffins, based on the total weight of the hydrocarbon fluid, wherein the weight ratio of naphthenes to paraffins is at least 1, as measured by GC-MS, and wherein the paraffins consist essentially of isoparaffins, as determined by GC-FID. In addition, preferred uses of said hydrocarbon fluid are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a synthetic vegetable oil and an environmental-friendly flame-retardant hydraulic oil composition including the same, and a preparation method thereof, and provides a method of preparing a glycerin-ester-based lubricating base oil through a catalyst-free and rinsing-free process, a glycerin-ester-based lubricating base oil that is a synthetic vegetable oil obtained by the method, and an environmental-friendly flame-retardant hydraulic oil composition that contains the glycerin-ester-based lubricating base oil and that is capable of reducing electricity consumption by 7 to 8% compared to mineral oil-based lubricating oils due to excellent flame retardancy (with self-extinguishing function) and lubricity.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lubricant base oil for power transmission that has a high traction coefficient and a high flash point, and excellent low-temperature fluidity. The present invention relates to a lubricant base oil for power transmission containing a compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1 to R5 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 linear or branched alkyl group, any two of R1 to R5 may bind to each other to form a C1-4 alkylene group, two R1s, two R2s, two R3s, two R4s, and two R5s may be individually the same or different, X is obtained by removing two hydroxyl groups from a C4-12 branched aliphatic diol and represents a divalent group containing no quaternary carbon, and the two hydroxyl groups are each of a primary alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing microcapsules each including a core-shell type structure having a core portion containing at least one functional compound and a shell portion, the process including: step (1): mixing at least one functional compound, a water-soluble monomer (monomer (A)), a crosslinkable monomer having two or more (meth)acryloyl groups (monomer (B)), an oil-soluble polymerization initiator, an organic chain-transfer agent, and water, to obtain a monomer emulsion; and step (2): heating the monomer emulsion obtained in the step (1) to polymerize the monomers, thereby obtaining microcapsules, the organic chain transfer agent having a ClogP value of 3 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a grease-like thermally conductive material having excellent heat resistance including a non-silicone resin. Resolution Means: The composition for thermally conductive material of the present invention includes: an acrylic polymer (A) having at least two crosslinkable functional groups containing a carbon-carbon unsaturated bond; an acrylic polymer (B) having at least one of the crosslinkable functional groups; an anti-dripping agent; and a thermally conductive filler, a discharge amount being 1.50 g/min or more and 4.25 g/min or less as measured using a dispense controller under a predetermined discharge pressure condition.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for an electronic component according to an aspect of the present invention includes: forming a first metal layer on a substrate; forming a second metal layer on the first metal layer; forming a mask made of an organic resin layer on the second metal layer; performing plasma etching on the second metal layer by using a reactant gas including fluorine via the mask to thereby form a recess portion in a layered film of the organic resin layer and the second metal layer; performing oxygen ashing treatment on an inner surface of the recess portion; and forming a third metal layer in the recess portion by electroplating treatment after the oxygen ashing treatment.

Abstract: A composition including one or more diester compounds represented by the formula as defined herein. The composition has a viscosity (Kv100) from about 1 cSt to about 10 cSt at 100° C. as determined by ASTM D445, a viscosity index (VI) from about ?100 to about 300 as determined by ASTM D2270, and a Noack volatility of no greater than 50 percent as determined by ASTM D5800. A process for producing the composition, a lubricating oil base stock and lubricating oil containing the composition, and a method for improving one or more of thermal and oxidative stability, solubility and dispersancy of polar additives, deposit control and traction control in a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil containing the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a method of coalescing a substance comprising providing a first mixture comprising a substance, agitating at least a portion of the first mixture under turbulent conditions for a first time period, thereby causing particles comprising and substance to collide and form into larger particles.

Abstract: A powder lubricant composition according to the present invention includes 65 parts by mass to 95 parts by mass of sodium borate, and 5 parts by mass to 35 parts by mass of cryolite. A method for manufacturing a seamless steel pipe according to the present invention includes adhering the above-described powder lubricant composition to a pipe inner surface of a work piece which is piercing rolled to have a tubular shape, and elongation rolling on the work piece after the adhering of the powder lubricant composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are grease compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are methods of making estolide-based grease products.

Abstract: Provided are slurry for polishing cobalt and a substrate polishing method. The slurry includes an abrasive configured to perform the polishing, the abrasive comprising zirconium oxide particles, a dispersing agent configured to disperse the abrasive, and a polishing accelerator configured to accelerate the polishing. The polishing accelerator includes an organic acid containing an amine group and a carboxylic group. According to the slurry in accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a polishing rate of the cobalt may increases without using an oxidizing agent, and local corrosion defects on a surface of the cobalt may be suppressed.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition for a shock absorber excellent in thermal stability and capable of reducing the friction factor for rubber. The lubricating oil composition for a shock absorber contains (A) a base oil composed of a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil, (B) a zinc dithiophosphate represented by the following general formula (I), (C) a fatty acid amide and (D) a polyalcohol ester. In the formula, R1 to R4 each independently represent at least one selected from a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms and a linear, branched or cyclic alkenyl group having from 6 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to lubricant or functional fluid compositions containing viscosity index improvers in the form of self-healing polymers. The polymers may comprise one or more cleavable linkages, such as one or more disulfide bonds and/or one or more diene/dienophile linkages, to permit the polymer to reform if cleaved during use.

Abstract: Use of a compound of Formula (I) as a metal surface corrosion activator, a formulation containing the same compound and a process by using the same compound for providing a clean metal surface. Said formulation may further comprise water, a solvent such as a dipolar aprotic solvent, a water miscible organic solvent, or an organic base.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine coolant composition, and a method of increasing the operational life of a coolant composition in an engine, wherein an isononanoic acid is incorporated into the generally glycol based coolant fluid in place of nitrous acid or its salt to reduce pitting corrosion on iron containing surfaces.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a heat transfer system comprises a heat transfer fluid circulation loop. The heat transfer system includes a heat exchanger disposed in the heat transfer fluid circulation loop. The heat transfer fluid is an aqueous solution having a pH of 7.8 to 8.0 that comprises from 1.00 wt. % to 1.20 wt. % of a buffer composition comprising sodium and/or potassium salts of borate, carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, from 0.40 wt. % to 0.60 wt. % of a straight chain aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, from 0.90 wt. % to 1.10 wt. % of a branched aliphatic carboxylic acid, from 0.40 wt. % to 0.60 wt. % of an aromatic carboxylic acid, from 0.04 wt. % to 0.08 wt. % of a molybdate salt, and from 0.01 wt. % to 0.03 wt. % of an aldehyde biocide, based on the total weight of the heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: A polishing method can process and flatten, in a practical processing time and with high surface accuracy, a surface of a substrate of a Ga element-containing compound semiconductor. The polishing method includes: bringing a Ga element-containing compound semiconductor substrate (16) into contact with a polishing tool (10) in the presence of a processing solution (14) comprising a neutral pH buffer solution containing Ga ions; irradiating a surface of the substrate with light or applying a bias potential to the substrate, or applying a bias potential to the substrate while irradiating the surface of the substrate with light, thereby forming Ga oxide (16a) on the surface of the substrate; and simultaneously moving the substrate and the polishing tool relative to each other to polish and remove the Ga oxide formed on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for an antifreeze liquid or a coolant. The present invention provides the composition for the antifreeze liquid or the coolant comprising: (a) a glycol-based antifreeze agent; (b) a cyclo hexane dicarboxylic acid; and (c) a non-reduced polyol. Generally, a mixture of mono- or dicarboxylic acid, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor agent, and an inorganic additive is prone to cavitation erosion and corrosion of gaps, but when a composition is comprised by using in parallel the cyclo hexane dicarboxylic acid and the non-reduced polyol, a synergy effect is created, thereby exhibiting a superior corrosion prevention effect with respect to cavitation erosion and corrosion of gaps inside a cooling apparatus.

Abstract: A composition for the antifireeze liquid or the coolant includes a cyclo hexane dicarboxylic acid, an azole- or thiazole-based inhibitor, and a metal from an element of group 2, group 5, group 6, or group 7. The composition of the present invention has increased corrosion resistance at a lower density by not containing organic additives, and has a better pH buffering property due to enhanced thermal oxidation stability at a high temperature. Even after a long-term operation for over 200000 km, the composition of the present invention maintains a metal corrosion resistance capability, the appearance of a water pump impeller and the inside of a radiator tube including aluminum remains decent, and the composition has a superior corrosion resistance effect with respect to internal metal parts even after an operational test, thereby allowing use of the composition for the antifreeze liquid or the coolant having a long life.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising silver particles containing silver atoms and zinc particles containing metallic zinc, wherein the silver atom content is 90 mass % or greater and the zinc atom content is from 0.01 mass % to 0.6 mass %, with respect to the total transition metal atoms in the solid portion of the adhesive composition.

Abstract: A water-soluble metalworking fluid contains: at least either one of (A) a block polyalkylene glycol represented by formula (1): HO(EO)a—(PO)b-(EO)cH, and (B) a polyalkylene glycol monoether represented by formula (2): RO(R?O)dH; and (C) an alkanolamine fatty acid salt, in which EO represents —CH2CH2O — and PO represents —CH(CH3)CH2O— or —CH2CH(CH3)O—; each unit of (EO)a, (PO)b and (EO)c is block-bonded; a and c each is an integer of 1 to 30 and b is an integer of 5 to 100; R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms and R?O represents PO or EO; mole fraction of EO is less than 100%; and d is an integer of 1 or 50.

Abstract: A thermally conductive polymer composition comprising (1) a polymer material, and (2) a thermally conductive filler. The thermally conductive filler can be boron nitride. The thermally conductive polymer composition can be used in a molding operation to form a molded article and can reduce the molding cycle time of a molding process. In one embodiment, increasing the thermal conductivity of a polymer material (as compared to the thermal conductivity of the material in the absence of a thermally conductive filler) increases the thermal diffusivity and reduces the cooling time of the article. The present invention also provides methods of forming molded articles from such compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin which (A) remarkably improves thermal conductivity of a resin composition when a thermally conductive filler is added and (B) can be injection-molded even by use of a general injection-molding die. The thermoplastic resin is a resin wherein: a main chain which mainly has a specific repeating unit; and 60 mol % or more ends of molecular chains are carboxyl groups.

Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.

Abstract: Thermal energy storage mixture and heat storage/release device using same. The mixture including 45% by weight of compounds from a first class and 10% by weight of compounds from a second class. The first class having a melting temperature of at least 180° C. and a fusion enthalpy of at least 150 MJ/m3. The first class including ?-lactose, myo-inositol, cellobiose, sodium acetate and sodium propionate, in which the at least one compound always includes ?-lactose or sodium propionate or a mixture thereof. The second class having a melting temperature less than 180° C. The compound(s) of the second class being totally miscible, both in solid and liquid phase, with the compound(s) of the first class. The second class including organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, of sodium salts of carboxylic acids and of potassium salts of carboxylic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for an antifreeze liquid or a coolant. The present invention provides the composition for the antifreeze liquid or the coolant comprising: (a) a glycol-based antifreeze agent; (b) a cyclo hexane dicarboxylic acid; and (c) a non-reduced polyol. Generally, a mixture of mono- or dicarboxylic acid, which is used as a corrosion inhibitor agent, and an inorganic additive is prone to cavitation erosion and corrosion of gaps, but when a composition is comprised by using in parallel the cyclo hexane dicarboxylic acid and the non-reduced polyol, a synergy effect is created, thereby exhibiting a superior corrosion prevention effect with respect to cavitation erosion and corrosion of gaps inside a cooling apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid, comprising a hydroxylated carboxylic acid of formula (OH)x(R1)(COOH)y, wherein x is 2 to 10, y is 3 to 10, and R1 is a C2-50 aliphatic group, a C6-50 aromatic group, or a combination thereof; and wherein the hydroxylated carboxylic acid comprises the hydroxylated carboxylic acid, an ester thereof, a salt thereof, an anhydride thereof, or a combination thereof. A heat transfer system comprises an aluminum component, a magnesium component, or an aluminum component and a magnesium component; and the foregoing heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat transfer fluid concentrate comprising greater than or equal to 25 weight percent (wt %), based on the total weight of the concentrate, of glycerin, propylene glycol, or a combination of glycerin and propylene glycol, and greater than or equal to 30 wt %, based on the total weight of the concentrate, of a corrosion inhibitor or combination of corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention pertains to mixtures and methods that can be used to produce materials comprising an electrically and/or thermally conductive coating as well as compositions that are materials that possess an electrically and/or thermally conductive coating. The mixtures and methods can be used to fabricate transparent conductive films and other transparent conductive materials.

Abstract: A bubble-containing thermally conductive resin composition layer contains at least: (a) an acrylic polymer containing an alkyl (meth)acrylate as a monomer main component; (b) thermally conductive particles; and (c) bubbles.

Abstract: Provided herein are dielectric fluids comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided herein are uses of dielectric fluids and electrical devices such as transformers that comprise a dielectric fluid comprising at least one estolide compound.

Abstract: An enhancing agent for increasing heat transfer efficiency is disclosed, which is an additive composed of a nano-scale powder and a micro-scale powder that is to be added into a heat-transfer fluid circulating in an heat exchange system or in a coolant circulating in a cooling system for enhancing the heat conductivity of the heat-transfer fluid or the coolant while helping the tank and the fluid passages used in those systems to maintain clean, and eventually enabling those systems to operate with improved heat dissipation effect. By adding the aforesaid enhancing agent into a cooling system of an internal-combustion engine, the heat shock inside the engine that is originated from the fuel burning in the engine can be reduced, resulting that not only the amount of green house gas emission is reduced, but also the chance of engine juddering that is generally originated from poor heat dissipation can be decreased.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a concentrate for use in chemical mechanical polishing slurries, and a method of diluting that concentrate to a point of use slurry. The concentrate comprises abrasive, complexing agent, and corrosion inhibitor, and the concentrate is diluted with water and oxidizer. These components are present in amounts such that the concentrate can be diluted at very high dilution ratios, without affecting the polishing performance.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin which (A) remarkably improves thermal conductivity of a resin composition when a thermally conductive filler is added and (B) can be injection-molded even by use of a general injection-molding die. The thermoplastic resin is a resin wherein: a main chain which mainly has a specific repeating unit; and 60 mol % or more ends of molecular chains are carboxyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a zwitterionic surfactant in combination with an ether sulphate or ether carboxylate surfactant in a water-based system as a drag-reducing agent. The combination has besides a high drag-reducing effect also a low sensitivity to hard water.

Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of glycerol-containing by-products of triglyceride processing processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the defoaming of ionic liquids and also to compositions comprising at least one ionic liquid and at least one antifoam and, if appropriate, a solvent and/or further auxiliaries or additives.

Abstract: An aqueous-based coolant for cooling and reducing corrosion potential in applications having high aluminum or nickel surface area to coolant volume ratios has a pH between 8 and 9 and includes about 35 weight % to about 65 weight % propylene glycol, about 1.0 weight % to about 4.0 weight % 2-ethylhexanoic acid, about 0.25 weight % to about 1.0 weight % sebacic acid, about 0.25 weight % to about 1.0 weight % benzoic acid and about 0.03 weight % to about 0.1 weight % molybdate oxyanion. A cooling system includes an aluminum or nickel surface and the aqueous-based coolant. A method of cooling a component surface containing aluminum or nickel includes delivering the aqueous-based coolant to the component surface and cooling the component surface with the aqueous-based coolant.

Abstract: A CMP slurry for metallic film is provided, which includes water, 0.01 to 0.3 wt %, based on a total quantity of the slurry, of polyvinylpyrrolidone having a weight average molecular weight of not less than 20,000, an oxidizing agent, a protective film-forming agent containing a first complexing agent for forming a water-insoluble complex and a second complexing agent for forming a water-soluble complex, and colloidal silica having a primary particle diameter ranging from 5 to 50 nm.

Abstract: A thermal interface material comprises a phenyl ester and a thermally conductive filler. The material optionally contains an epoxy resin derived from nutshell oil or an epoxidized dimer fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention describes a synthetic turf having super absorbent materials in order to keep the synthetic turf cooler than conventional synthetic turfs. The present invention also provides for synthetic turf infill cooling particles comprising a layer of water-absorbing material coating a foundation comprising a core substrate. In one embodiment, the cooling particle is comprised of a core particle or substrate, which is coated with a water-absorbing material. In one embodiment, the water-absorbing material is a super absorbent polymer.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides an electrically insulating and thermally conductive composition including 5-80 parts by weight of a resin, 20-95 parts by weight of an electrically insulating and thermally conductive powder, and 0.0001-2 parts by weight of a graphene. Another embodiment of the invention also provides an electronic device including the electrically insulating and thermally conductive composition.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a cooling cushion or bedding product and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the cooling cushion or bedding product comprises a microencapsulated phase change material having a melting point in the range from about ?30° C. to about 55° C. and a foam. In some embodiments, the microencapsulated phase change material is uniformly dispersed within the foam. Embodiments herein also describe a method of making a cooling cushion or bedding product comprising dispersing a microencapsulated phase change material into a polyol to create a polyol-PCM blend and adding an isocyanate to the polyol-PCM blend. Some embodiments describe a method of making a cooling cushion or bedding product comprising pouring polyol, microencapsulated phase change material having a melting point in the range from about ?30° C. to about 55° C. and isocyanate together to form a foaming reaction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a reversibly adhesive thermal interface material for electronic components and methods of making and using the same. More particularly, embodiments of the invention provide thermal interface materials that include a thermally-reversible adhesive, and a thermally conductive and electrically non-conductive filler, where the thermal interface material is characterized by a thermal conductivity of 0.2 W/m-K or more and an electrical resistivity of 9×1011 ohm-cm or more.

Abstract: A method of producing a generally uniformly roughened surface on Ti 6/4 alloy or titanium for contact with living bone comprises exposing the Ti 6/4 alloy or titanium in an aqueous solution of citric acid and hydrofluoric acid for a suitable time period to remove the native oxide from the Ti 6/4 alloy or titanium so as to expose the Ti 6/4 or titanium metal surface and create the desired surface topography.