Abstract: A laminated film comprising a base film and a layer which contains an inorganic layered compound and a resin and is formed by gravure coating a coating fluid comprising the inorganic layered compound and the resin under the conditions satisfying the following equation:7<log?2((G/B).times.100).sup.2 .times.(B+G).sup.2 .times.(GM)!<13wherein G is a rotational speed of a gravure roll (m/min.), B is a rotational speed of a backing roll (m/min.) and GM is a mesh number of a gravure roll, which film has good transparency and gas barrier properties.

Abstract: Opaquely pigmented or thick filmed powder coatings for heat sensitive substrates, such as wood, wood composites, for example, medium density fiber board, and plastics, that can be fully cured, especially near the substrate, through the incorporation of a dual cure system in the powder comprising a thermal initiator, such as a peroxide, along with a UV initiator. The UV initiator cures the surface, while the thermal initiator cures at the substrate. Surprisingly, virtually no pregelation occurs during the heated melt and flow out step prior to UV curing. Consequently, the hardened film finish formed on the surface exhibits exceptional smoothness which is comparable to that of traditional UV curable powders. The hardened film finish is also fully cured throughout and exhibits exceptional adhesion to the substrate which cannot be achieved with traditional UV curable powders that have been pigmented.

Abstract: A surface-treated steel sheet with a resin-based chemical treatment coating on the steel sheet surface, having poorly soluble chromate colloid particles finely dispersed in a matrix resin such that the mean particle size of the dispersed particles is under 1 .mu.m.

Abstract: Fiber cement felts of the present invention include: a top fabric layer that includes fine machine direction yarns and fine cross machine direction yarns interwoven with the fine machine direction yarns; a bottom fabric layer underlying the top fabric layer that includes coarse machine direction yarns and coarse cross machine direction yarns interwoven with the coarse machine direction yarns; and a batt layer attached to and overlying the top fabric layer. Preferably, the top fabric layer is heat bonded to the bottom fabric layer. It is also preferred that the fiber cement felt of the present invention include a second batt layer that underlies the bottom fabric layer. In this multiple layer structure, the felt can have higher tenacity, improved resistance to blinding and compaction, and a reduced tendency to mark a fiber cement sheet during its formation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for making absorbent structures having a layer of discrete particulate absorbent material which is divided into two or more bands separated by a substantially particulate-free zone. The method of making such absorbent structures comprises the steps of first generating an initial particle suspension comprising a two-phase fluid of particles of absorbent gelling material suspended in a gas (such as air) flowing in an inlet duct. The initial particle suspension is then divided into multiple final particle suspensions in corresponding multiple branch ducts, each of the final particle suspensions having a given percentage of particles as a function of cross-sectional area of the inlet duct. The particles in the final particle suspensions are substantially uniformly distributed as a function of cross-sectional position in the branch ducts. Finally, the suspended particles are filtered from the final particle suspensions by capturing them on a substrate such as a layer of tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying a wear protection substance to the inside of metal cases used for ammunition. The wear protection substance comprises a composition of wax and a solid particle component which has a known barrel wear reducing effect. The wear protection substance is either applied in molten form to the inside of the metal case or is applied in solid form to the inside of the metal case and then melted. The wear protection substance is then spread to form a layer over the inside of the metal case. The metal case is then cooled whereby a solid coating is formed on the insides of the metal case.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for internally and externally coating enclosed structures with polymeric materials are provided. In general, the process includes loading a polymeric material into the interior of an enclosed structure. The enclosed structure is then heated and rotated until a polymeric lining is formed within the structure. A second coat of polymeric material may be applied to the exterior surface of the enclosed structure while the enclosed structure is at a temperature sufficient to melt the polymeric material. The enclosed structure can include tanks, drums, barrels, pipes, and the like. In one embodiment, an apparatus having a plurality of arms is used to rotate the enclosed structures between stations corresponding to different steps in the process. The apparatus can include a cooling system for cooling the arms during operation.

Abstract: An absorbent material is provided which enjoys suppleness, possesses highly satisfactory absorption qualities (speed of absorption and capacity for absorption), allows section into pieces of desired size and shape, and excels in safety.An absorbent material comprising 100 parts by weight of absorbent resin particles and 15 to 150 parts by weight of water, which absorbent material is in the form of a sheet having a thickness in the approximate range of 0.3 to 5 mm, the form of a sheet resulting from mutual adhesion of the absorbent resin particles.

Abstract: Carbon fiber mat are embedded in a coating by first rolling on a coating of e.g. epoxy on the floor or wall, then applying sheets of fine carbon fibers, (optionally) removing the carbon fiber which is not adherent after the coating has dried, then applying one or more additional top coats of coating to additionally embed the carbon fibers. The result is an electrically conductive floor and/or wall coating system useful in antistatic rooms such as clean rooms, operating rooms, etc. Coatings can be sol vent based or waterborne urethanes, epoxies, alkyds, polyethylenes, acrylics, vinyls, vinyl acetates, esters, polyesters, sulfones, polysulfones, silicones, polysilicones and others. The preferred mats are carbon fiber "veils" or "paper" generally having a density of about 0.75 oz./square yard.

Abstract: A method for forming a layer of particles on a substrate, such as a layer of phosphor particles on the inside of a CRT, is described. The depends on the use of a double-sided adhesive tape comprising a laminate of a dry adhesive between two protective layers. One of the protective layers is stripped away to expose one surface of the dry adhesive layer which is then pressed up against the substrate surface using a method such as rolling or autoclaving to bring about bubble-free adhesion. The other protective layer is then stripped away, thereby exposing the other surface of the adhesive layer. The particles that will comprise the final layer are then applied to the exposed adhesive surface by means of dusting. This is followed by the removal of any weakly adhering particles from the final particle layer. Finally, the dry adhesive layer is itself removed by means of a heat treatment, leaving in place a uniform layer of particles adhering to the substrate surface.

Abstract: A powder coating system for difficult to handle powders includes a powder hopper containing fluidized powder particles, a pump body connected to the hopper and having an inlet in communication with the hopper, an ejector nozzle mounted to the pump body and aimed at an outlet thereof, a second nozzle mounted to the pump body and aimed at the inlet thereof and a powder application device for receiving powder particles from the outlet of the pump body and spraying them onto an article to be coated. The ejector nozzle sprays pressurized air toward the outlet to transport powder particles along a flow path which extends from the powder hopper into the pump body via the inlet and then out of the pump body via the outlet. The second nozzle sprays air pulses at the inlet in a direction opposite the particle flow along the flow path caused by the ejector nozzle. This spray from the second nozzle creates microvibrations in the inlet of the pump body to eliminate powder particle adherence and cohesion thereat.

Abstract: A suspension of bacterial cellulose having a reticulated structure has been conditioned to remain in suspension when the suspension is under shear so that it may be coated on a substrate. The suspension of bacterial cellulose is homogenized and thereafter filtered to provide a bacterial cellulose component having a size no greater than 125 microns. This allows a process for applying bacterial cellulose as a coating on a substrate on a substantially continuous basis, either by roll coating or spraying. It also provides a coated product in which the bacterial cellulose is substantially uniform, taking into account the normal discontinuities of roll coating and spray coating.

Abstract: A new method for the manufacture of glass films on substrates involves the flame reaction of an aerosol comprised of droplets of a solution containing all the precursors for the glass. A solution containing the precursors for all oxide components is atomized, and the resulting droplets are reacted in a flame to form spherical glass particles which are deposited on a heated substrate. By moving the substrate through the flame, a homogeneous deposit is achieved. Subsequent heat treatment in a furnace sinters the porous particle layer into a clear glass. The method has been successfully employed for the formation of sodium borosilicate glass films on silicon substrates and rare earth-doped multicomponent glass films for active devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating the surface of a substrate suspends a coating material above the surface of the substrate and irradiates both the coating material and the underlying surface of the substrate. By irradiating both the coating material and the underlying surface of the substrate, a first portion of the coating material is melted to form an at least partially molten droplet of coating material. In addition, at least a second portion of the coating material is ablated to thereby create an ablation plume which propels the at least partially molten droplet of coating material toward the substrate. In addition, the portion of the substrate toward which the at least partially molten droplet of coating material is propelled is simultaneously heated, such that the at least partially molten droplet coating material adheres to the heated substrate, thereby coating the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A packing material having a resilient core and a uniform non-seamed exterior surface comprising a plurality of discrete compressible particles attached to the flexible core and to each other, the particles being compressed after attachment. The method comprises surrounding the flexible elongate core with a plurality of powder-like particles which together feed through a plurality of aligned pairs of feed groove rollers. The core, with the attached particles, wraps under tension around an arcuate sector of a cylinder or wheel passing between a pair of spaced-apart walls. A roller pushes against the core to compress the powder particles together and to bias the length of packing material into a spiral coil.

Abstract: A novel method of applying paints and other coatings is disclosed which can be carried out by forcibly inserting a cloud of coating particles carried by at least one inert gas into a laser beam attenuated by defocusing. At least one of the inert gases serves as a shield against combustion and can be directed downwardly in addition to a sideway spreading and spraying action. The pressure of the inert gas pushes the particles down onto the substrate. As soon as the particles are energized by the laser beam, they melt and begin to flow while at that exact instant, the coating particles come into contact with the substrate to avoid any possible dissipation of the laser energy. The coating material compositions can be altered by increasing the melting time of the particles even though a short melting time is preferred for achieving a fast coating process.

Abstract: A method of producing a wear or corrosion resistant coating by forming a coating of grains of hard metallic alloys bonded with an organic binder. The coating is applied to a substrate, heated so that the binder decomposes and then isostatically hot pressed. No liquid phase is formed in the coating during the process.

Abstract: Preparation of an encapsulated slow-release particulate fertilizer. A particulate fertilizer starting material is pretreated for increasing its capacity of holding powderous material by adhesion. The resulting first intermediary product is coated with a powderous waterproofing material which fuses below the phase transition temperature of the fertilizer. A second intermediary product obtained in this way is heated to a temperature below the phase transition temperature to fuse the waterproofing material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a titanium dioxide pigment used for a resin-coated paper type photographic support, comprising the following steps:(a) a step of adding at least one alkaline earth metal compound in an amount of 0.01-2.0% by weight in terms of a metal oxide based on the titanium dioxide before calcination step and(b) an acid-washing step of washing the titanium dioxide at acidic state after the calcination step and before a step of surface treatment with a hydrated metal oxide,and wherein particle size of the titanium dioxide pigment is 0.110-0.150 .mu.m shown by number-average diameter obtained by measuring the diameter in a certain direction using an electron microscope. A photographic support which comprises the above titanium dioxide pigment is also disclosed. Occurrence of die lip stain and microgrit are substantially reduced in the photographic support and a photographic material made thereof exhibits improved image sharpness.

Abstract: An absorbent material is provided which enjoys suppleness, possesses highly satisfactory absorption qualities (speed of absorption and capacity for absorption), allows section into pieces of desired size and shape, and excels in safety.An absorbent material comprising 100 parts by weight of absorbent resin particles and 15 to 150 parts by weight of water, which absorbent material is in the form of a sheet having a thickness in the approximate range of 0.3 to 5 mm, the form of a sheet resulting from mutual adhesion of the absorbent resin particles.

Abstract: A histamine diagnostic assay device is provided in which glass microfibers treated with a polar organic polymer are deposited onto a carrier and used to selectively bind histamine in a sample. The polar organic polymer reduces the affinity of the glass microfibers for interfering components of the sample while substantially retaining the histamine-binding capacity. Preferably, the glass microfibers are provided as a conglomerate with the polar organic polymer. An agent which induces the release of histamine from cells in the sample may be included in the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for the distribution of pulverulent solids suspended in a gas on a moving substrate, particularly a ribbon of glass, has two walls defining a strip-like cavity positioned transversely to the substrate travel direction and ending in the vicinity of the substrate in a distribution slot. The cavity is provided with at least one partition positioned so as to longitudinally compartmentalize it, each of the compartments being coupled with pulverulent solid injectors and pressurized gas injectors.

Abstract: A polymer composite includes a thermoplastic plastic polymer having a fine grain metal or metal oxide dispersed therein. Preferably, the fine grains has a size of about 1,000 nm or less. A method of making the polymer composite by adhering a metal layer to a thermoplastic polymer layer in a thermodynamically nonequilibrated condition followed by relaxation of the polymer layer to obtain thermodynamic equilibrium which causes the metal layer to be absorbed by the polymer layer as fine grains is also disclosed.

Abstract: Process for applying a coating of ceramic material on a substrate by plasma spraying. The material to be sprayed, which is incorporated in the plasma jet, includes a chemical compound one constituent of which is a non-metallic element from the group N, C, B or from main groups VI or VII of the periodic classification, which decomposes, at least partially, in an inert environment before reaching the melting point and which is present in the solid phase in the applied state. To improve the process so that the chemical compound contained in the material can be applied to the substrate stoichiometrically, i.e., undecomposed, and form an impermeable, adherent, stable coating, the non-metallic element is incorporated in the plasma jet, in addition to the material to be sprayed, in a free form, not bound to a foreign element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for coating carbon fibers with a pitch material. The process employs a pressurized air-comb for spreading a carbon fiber tow into individual carbon fiber filaments and providing the carbon fiber filaments in a spreaded tow to a powder deposition chamber. A pitch material is dried and finely ground and is then fed into the coating chamber at a point above the traveling spreaded carbon fiber tow. The pitch powder initially falls onto the fiber tow and begins forming a uniform coating around the individual carbon fibers. After falling past the point of the traveling carbon tow, the pitch powder is then recirculated back to the upper portion of the coating chamber and is entrained within a pitch powder cloud through which the threaded fiber tow travels. Fibers that are coated by such a method may be used to form carbon/carbon composites that exhibit high strength and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition of matter comprising silicon, silicon carbide and boron carbide as a coating for protecting carbon substrates from degradation at elevated temperatures. The invention also provides a method for forming a protective coating on carbon substrates by utilizing the aforesaid composition of matter.

Abstract: A method of forming a ceramic layer, which is compact and rich in adhesion to a metallic body, on the metallic body without adding binders even though said ceramics is hard to be sintered ceramics such as various kinds of non oxide ceramics. Said method comprises a step of placing ceramic powders and/or a mixture of ceramic powders and metallic powders or a mixture of metallic powders and non metallic powders on the metallic body and a step of forming the ceramic layer on the metallic body in a moment by a reaction heat of the Thermit.RTM. reaction under the pressurized condition. In addition, a metallic insert member can be disposed between said metallic body and various kinds of powder placed on said metallic body. Furthermore, the resulting ceramic/metal composite member is subjected to a hot hydrostatic pressing or a hot pressing under high temperatures and high pressures.

Abstract: A process for forming a high temperature oxidation resistant coating on a carbon-carbon composite is disclosed and claimed. The process comprises applying a cyclosiloxane monomer blend containing a filler such as silicon carbide to a carbon-carbon composite, polymerizing and pyrolyzing said blend to form a filled black glass protective coating on the carbon-carbon composite.

Abstract: A process for making 2D and 3D carbon-carbon composites having a combined high crystallinity, high strength, high modulus and high thermal and electrical conductivity. High-modulus/high-strength mesophase derived carbon fibers are woven into a suitable cloth. Layers of this easily graphitizible woven cloth are infiltrated with carbon material to form green composites. The carbonized composite is then impregnated several times with pitch by covering the composite with hot pitch under pressure. The composites are given a heat treatment between each impregnant step to crack up the infiltrated carbon and allow additional pitch to enter the microstructure during the next impregnation cycle. The impregnated composites are then given a final heat treatment in the range 2500.degree. to 3100.degree. C. to fully graphitize the fibers and the matrix carbon. The composites are then infiltrated with pyrolytic carbon by chemical vapor deposition in the range 1000.degree. C. to 1300.degree. C. at a reduced. pressure.

Abstract: A method for making a separator material which is useful as a separator for storage batteries. The method involves applying a sulfonated surface layer to polyolefin resin fibers which form a woven or non-woven fabric. According to one embodiment, polyolefin resin fibers made of a first polyolefin resin are coated with a surface layer of a second polyolefin resin which is more susceptible to sulfonation than the first polyolefin resin from which said fibers are made. At the stage when the polyolefin fibers are coated with the second polyolefin resin they may be either individual fibers or formed into a woven or non-woven fabric. Thereafter, the fibers are subjected to a sulfonation process until the surface layer is sulfonated and a decomposition product formed by the sulfonation process is then removed from the fibers to obtain a separator material.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved pack mixture composition useful for the formation of a SiC pack cementation coating for protecting a carbonaceous substrate from degradation at temperatures above about 800.degree. F. comprising: Si from about 15% to about 50% by weight of the total composition; B up to about 25% by weight of the total composition when present; SiO.sub.2 from about 0.01% to about 3% by weight of the total composition; and SiC from about 40% to about 85% by weight of the total composition and method thereof.The invention further relates to a cork release agent composition for providing the clean release of spent pack composition from a carbonaceous substrate.

Abstract: Direct compressible ibuprofen particles are formed by treating commercially available, dry ibuprofen with a hydrophilic solvent in one embodiment, a mixture of a hydrophilic solvent and one or more hydrophobic organic solvents in a second embodiment and one or more hydrophobic organic solvents in a third embodiment, to change at least the external crystalline shape of the ibuprofen from a flow-retarding shape to a free-flowing, easily compressible configuration. A typical hydrophilic solvent is water and among the hydrophobic solvents which may be used are acetone, methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl and N-propyl alcohol. Direct compressible ibuprofen particles having superior flow characteristics may also be prepared by mixing commercially available, dry ibuprofen with micron size, amorphous silica gel in various formulations.

Abstract: This the method of manufacturing metal pipes by inserting tin or tin based coating material into the metal pipe, raising the temperature rapidly to over 1000.degree. C. in the high frequency furnace in a non-active, or non-oxide atmospheric gas, or in a reducing gas, to coat the entire interior wall of the metal pipe with tin or tin based alloy, and, then, to cool it at a high rate of cooling.According to this method of manufacturing, a uniform coating is formed in the interior wall of the metal pipe, without giving rise to residuous collection of the coating material, or to the non-formation of coating, and such effects as the prevention of metal corrosion as well as the absence of the weakening of the mechanical strength as vibration resistance and also of pressure resistance may be obtained.

Abstract: A process for curing a heat-weldable roofing membrane by applying elemental sulfur on the exterior surface of the roofing membrane, said membrane being a blend of (a) 50-80% by weight of an ethylene/propylene/nonconjugated diene elastomer and (b) 20-50% by weight of an ethylene-containing polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, an ethylene alpha-monoolefin copolymer wherein the monoolefin contains from 3-12 carbon atoms and is present in amounts of 2-8% by weight, and an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate content up to about 10% by weight, said membrane containing a cure accelerator. The roofing membrane is exposed to ambient outdoor temperatures resulting in migration of sulfur to the interior of the membrane where, together with the cure accelerator, it effects cure of the membrane.

Abstract: Process for the production of a polycrystalline, crystal-oriented layer of a high temperature superconductor of the class (Y,RE) Ba.sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub..apprxeq.7 on a substrate or between two substrates of Ag or an Ag alloy containing up to 20% by weight Au, Pd or Pt, wherein a first powder layer, of at most 5 .mu.m thickness and consisting of the simple oxides and/or mixed oxides of the elements Y, Ba, Cu in the ratio Y:Ba:Cu:O=1:2:3:6.5, is first applied, and on it is applied a second powder layer of the superconducting substance (Y,RE) Ba.sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub..apprxeq.7 in a thickness of 5-10 .mu.m, and the whole is sintered in an O.sub.2 -containing atmosphere.

Abstract: An expandable, powder coating composition is disclosed which comprises (a) a thermoplastic resin containing a copolymer of ethylene with vinyl acetate, (b) a cross-linking agent containing an organic peroxide, (c) a blowing agent, and (d) an organic plasticizer. Powder coating of a surface of a tube or box to be used in air conditioners with the coating composition can give a heat-insulating, foamed sheath or lining over the surface.

Abstract: A component is fabricated by depositing a succession of overlying beads of a material, the pattern and position of the beads being assigned the proper characteristics of the corresponding section of the desired component. Shape definition is accomplished by characterizing the component as a series of sections or slices having the thickness of the bead, and programming a computer-controlled deposition head to deposit a succession of beads with the respective patterns and positions. Deposition is preferably by precision laser welding. Complex shapes having properties comparable to properties of forged or cast material are readily prepared. The material used in successive beads may be varied, producing a component of graded composition to achieve particular properties in various regions.

Abstract: Plastic particles showing improved behavior upon extrusion, comprising coating the particles with a fused layer of certain waxes or polymeric materials; and a method of preparation, comprising heating the plastic particles to a temperature just below the softening or fusing temperature of the additive while blending the particle in a high intensity blender, introducing the additive and maintaining intense blending until the temperature is above the fusing temperature of the additive, and discharging the coated particles from the blender.

Abstract: A method for producing a dense and tenacious coating with a thermal spray gun including a nozzle member and a gas cap. The gas cap extends from the nozzle and has an inwardly facing cylindrical wall defining a combustion chamber with an open end and an opposite end bounded by the nozzle. An annular flow of a combustible mixture is injected at a pressure of at least two bar above atmospheric pressure from the nozzle coaxially into the combustion chamber. An annular outer flow of pressurized air is injected from the nozzle adjacent to the cylindrical wall. Powder particles having a heat-stable, non-fusible component and a heat-softenable component, and entrained in a carrier gas, are fed axially from the nozzle into the combustion chamber. An annular inner flow of pressurized air is injected from the nozzle into the combustion chamber coaxially between the combustible mixture and the powder-carrier gas.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a field of dealing with inorganic fine particles, and provides a mass of the inorganic fine particles and method of producing the mass, and as applications of the method, an ultrathin film of inorganic fine particles and method of producing the ultrathin film, a magnetic recording medium and method of manufacturing the medium, and a method of manufacturing an inorganic pattern and method of manufacturing a inorganic wiring. Furthermore, the present invention provides the magnetic recording medium by convering the inorganic fine particles with a monomolecular film of a silane type surface active agent through chemical adsorption and permitting the inorganic fine particles and the monomolecular film to have functions.

Abstract: A process for applying and bonding a solid lubricant on a substrate whose surface has depressions and pores. The process comprises depositing fine solid lubricant particles on the surface of a substrate to be lubricated in excess of a quantity sufficient to fill essentially all depressions and pores on the substrate surface, and thereafter burnishing the substrate to distribute and bond the lubricant particles on the substrate. Such burnishing of the substrate can be accomplished during its moving contact with another substrate during intended use. Maintenance of lubricity can be accomplished by depositing additional lubricant particles on the substrate and thereafter burnishing, and can be performed while the substrate is in moving contact with another substrate whereby this moving contact performs the burnishing operation.

Abstract: Pile carpet of nylon, polyester, or other pile yarn, is coated with 0.1 to 5 weight percent, based on weight of the pile yarn of a heat-activated adhesive powder having a melting point within the range of 100.degree. to 170.degree. C., preferably 110.degree. to 150.degree. C. For nylon pile yarn a preferred adhesive powder is a ternary copolyamide selected from the group consisting of 6/6,6/12; 6/6,6/11; and 6/6,6/12,12. The powder is heat-activated, for example to 195.degree. C. for about 60 seconds. The treated carpet displays enhanced carpet tuft appearance, improved resilience, carpet surface cleanness, and improved wear performance.

Abstract: Methods are described for making a mirror useful in reflecting high energy laser radiation. The mirrors are comprised of an intermediate coating layer applied to the mirror substrate and a reflective coating layer applied to the intermediate layer. Plasma spray techniques are used to apply a readily polishable intermediate coating layer at high deposition rates.

Abstract: This invention relates to synthetic resin powders for coating agents and the use thereof for the production of coatings with reduced surface resistance.

Abstract: A multiple cathode DC arc plasma generator arrangement is used in connection with a single anode for thermal arc plasma processing of materials. A nozzle is provided to introduce a gas in approximately the center of the multiple cathodes, towards the anode. The nozzle injects the gas into the center of the plasma column generated between the cathodes and anode to stabilize such arc and affect the self-induced electrode jets. This provides control of the heat transfer to the anode and permits feeding of particulate matter into the core of the plasma column to enhance inflight processing (melting and/or chemical reaction) of the matter. A set of gas nozzles positioned radially about the anode may be employed for feeding of particulate matter at the anode surface.

Abstract: What is disclosed is an improvement in a method for treating the reaction residue from the preparation of organochlorosilanes or chlorosilanes from the reaction of metallic silicon with a chlorinated hydrocarbon or hydrogen chloride, said method comprising combining the reaction residue with water and granulating the mixture of the reaction residue and water, the improvement comprising (A) coating the resulting granules from the granulating of the mixture of the reaction residue and water with an inert inorganic powder.

Abstract: This invention relates to counter-current diffusion methods for depositing metals as interlayers within films.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coating solid particles using a material being highly viscous or solid at room temperature, whereby a melt of a material being highly viscous or solid at room temperature, and the particulate material, to be coated, respectively, are introduced via separate conduits (19,22) to a hollow space (7) in a rotating mixing disc (3,4), and one or more spaces (13) for a solid material in said mixing disc (3,4) respectively, and are swept by the centripetal force outwardly toward the periphery of the disc (3,4), whereby the melt is pressed from its hollow space (7) via a slot (9) in the disc (3,4) in a direction towards the upper side of the disc (3,4) and thereby forms a finely dispersed melt in the form of small droplets creating a mist, which meets the particulate solid material being swept outwardly by the centripetal force, and is attached to the surface of said material to the formation of an unbroken coating of a material being highly viscous or solid at room temper

Abstract: A magnetic recording element comprised of a substrate having a magnetic recording layer disposed thereon is provided with a smooth uniform transparent lubricative and protective coating. The coating, which is composed of a telomer of tetrafluoroethylene, overlies the magnetic recording layer and also extends deeply into the topographical irregularities thereof so as to be strongly bonded thereto. To form the coating, a dispersion composed of particles of a telomer of tetrafluoroethylene dispersed in a liquid medium is applied to the surface of the magnetic recording layer, the liquid medium is removed to leave the telomer on the surface in the form of an opaque particulate film, and the particulate film is compacted, such as by use of buffing and calendering steps, to force telomer particles into the magnetic recording lever and to form a smooth uniform continuous layer of telomer over the surface of the magnetic recording layer.

Abstract: A multiple cathode DC arc plasma generator arrangement is used in connection with a single anode for thermal arc plasma processing of materials. A nozzle is provided to introduce a gas in approximately the center of the multiple cathodes, towards the anode. The nozzle injects the gas into the center of the plasma column generated between the cathodes and anode to stabilize such arc and affect the self-induced electrode jets. This provides control of the heat transfer to the anode and permits feeding of particulate matter into the core of the plasma column to enhance inflight processing (melting and/or chemical reaction) of the matter. A set of gas nozzles positioned radially about the anode may be employed for feeding of particulate matter at the anode surface.