Abstract: Methods of making amorphous material and ceramic materials. Embodiments of the invention can be used to make abrasive particles. The abrasive particles can be incorporated into a variety of abrasive articles, including bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, nonwoven abrasives, and abrasive brushes.

Abstract: To provide an optically transparent film containing 0.01 to 20% by weight glass forming oxide consisting of Nb2O5, V2O5, B2O3, SiO2, and P2O6; 0.01 to 20% by weight Al2O3 or Ga2O3; and 0.01 to 5% by weight hard oxide of ZrO2 and TiO2 as required; balance being ZnO, and a sputtering target for forming such a film. This sputtering target reduces occurrence of particles during sputtering, decreases the number of interruption or discontinuance of sputtering to improve production efficiency, and forms a protective film for optical disks with large transmittance and low reflectance.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention an optically active glass contains Sb2O3, up to about 4 mole % of an oxide of a rare earth element, and 0-20 mole % of a metal halide selected from the group consisting of a metal fluoride, a metal bromide, a metal chloride, and mixtures thereof, wherein this metal is a trivalent metal, a divalent metal, a monovalent metal, and mixtures thereof. In addition, any of the glass compositions described herein may contain up to 15 mole % B2O3 substituted for an equivalent amount of Sb2O3.

Abstract: A durable low Tg Sb-stabilized Mo+W phosphate based glass composition exhibiting superior resistance to attack by boiling water, humidity and acids resulting from the addition of Sb to Mo+W phosphate based glass compositions. Specifically, the present invention discloses a glass composition comprising in mol % on the oxide basis, of 0-40% R2O where R includes the alkali metals (Li, Na, K, Rb or Cs) as well as Ag and Tl, 0-20% XO where X includes the alkaline earth metals (Mg, Ca, Sr or Ba) as well as Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb, 15-80% MoO3+WO3, 0.5-60% Sb2O3, and 10-40% P2O5. Additionally, the Sb-stabilized Mo+W phosphate based glass composition can contain a total of 0-5%, in mole percent (mol %) on the oxide basis, of glass forming oxides including, but not limited to, B2O3, Al2O3, SiO2, TeO2, Ga2O3, GeO2, transition metal and rare earth metal oxides, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A low melting point glass for covering electrodes, consisting, as represented by mass percentage based on the following oxides, essentially of: Mass percentage PbO 20 to 60%, Bi2O3  0 to 30%, B2O3 20 to 55%, SiO2  0 to 10%, Al2O3  0 to 15%, MgO + CaO  0 to 35%, SrO  0 to 35%, BaO  0 to 35%, ZnO  0 to 8%.

Abstract: A dielectric composition for a plasma display panel. In the dielectric composition, a P2O5—ZnO—BaO group glass is used. Accordingly, the dielectric composition is capable of meeting optical, thermal and electrical characteristic requirements of a dielectric layer and allows the dielectric layer to have a light weight.

Abstract: A family of alkali-tungsten-tellurite glasses that consist essentially of, as calculated in mole percent, 10-90% TeO2, at least 5% W03 and at least 0.5% R2O where R is Li, Na, K, Cs, Tl and mixtures, that may contain a lanthanide oxide as a dopant, in particular erbium oxide, and that, when so doped, is characterized by a fluorescent emission spectrum having a relatively broad FWHM value.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical glass for precision molding, having excellent properties, i.e. yield temperature (At) of at most 550° C., refractive index (nd) of at least 1.83 and Abbe number (&ngr;d) of at most 26.0 and further providing a low softening property as well as an improved mass production property with less coloration, which is represented, in term of atoms for making up the glass, by the following chemical composition (wt %) P2O5 14.0 to 31.0% B2O3   0 to 5.0% GeO2   0 to 14.0% Sum of P2O5 + B2O3 + GeO2 14.0 to 35.0% Li2O   0 to 6.0% Na2O  2.5 to 14.0% Sum of Li2O + Na2O  2.5 to 15.0% Nb2O5 22.0 to 50.0% WO3   0 to 30.0% Bi2O3  5.0 to 36.0% BaO   0 to 22.0%.

Abstract: A tin-borophosphate glass of the present invention has main components of SnO, B2O3, and P2O5, consists essentially of, by mole % representation, 30-70% SnO, 5-30% B2O3, and 24-45% (24% exclusive) P2O5, and satisfies a condition of B2O3/P2O5≧0.20 by mole ratio.

Abstract: A tin borophosphate glass for use in sealing materials includes, by mole, 30 to 80% of SnO, 5 to 60% of B2O3, and 5 to 24% of P2O5 as main components. The glass is free of lead but is of equal quality to those of conventional lead-containing sealing glasses. The glass can provide a satisfactory sealing material.

Abstract: A glass includes (a) a matrix containing a compound of at least one nonmetallic element; and (b) a particle selectively formed in the matrix. This particle is made of the at least one nonmetallic element. A process for producing such glass includes (a) providing a blank glass containing a compound of at least one nonmetallic element; (b) condensing a pulsed laser beam to a focal point in the blank glass such that a particle is selectively formed in the blank glass at a position corresponding to the focal point, the particle being made of the at least one nonmetallic element dissociated from the compound; and (c) moving the focal point in the blank glass to produce a pattern of the particle. The glass is suitable for optical functional elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oxide glass capable of exhibiting a long lasting afterglow and photostimulated phosphorescence, can be used not only as a material for confirming an infrared laser or controlling an optical axis, but also as a material for recording or reproducing of &ggr;-rays, X-rays or UV-rays images and further can be used as an optical recording material of such a type that can be read. This glass material is represented, in term of atoms for making up the glass, by the following chemical composition (mol %): GeO2 21 to 80% ZnO 0 to 50% Ga2O2 0 to 55% (ZnO + Ga2O3 = 3 to 55%) Tb2O3 0 to 10% MnO 0 to 2% (Tb2O3 + MnO = 0.01 to 10%) R2O 0 to 45% (R: at least one atom selected from Li, Na, K and Cs) R′O 0 to 40% (R′: at least one atom selected from Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba) R2O + R′O 0.

Abstract: A sealing glass composition in powdered form comprising a crystallizable base glass in the vitreous state and vanadium zirconium silicate in an amount from about 0.1 to 1 weight percent of the base glass. The sealing glass also may contain aluminum oxide having a particle size of about 90 to 99 percent minus 325 mesh in an amount from about 0.1 to 1.0 weight percent of the base glass and bismuth nitrate in an amount from about 0.02 to 0.08 weight percent of the base glass. The glass composition can be used to seal cathode ray tube face plates and funnels with excellent results when heated to a hold range of about 4300 C to 4500 C. The crystallized sealing glass exhibits improved adhesion to seal edges of the face plates and funnels, increased strength, and improved resistance to organic contamination.

Abstract: A precursor composition includes (1) at least one crosslinking compound represented by the formula: wherein: u and x are independently selected positive integers, v and w are independently selected integers greater than or equal to zero, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, haloalkyl, haloaryl and mixtures thereof; A and E are independently selected from the group consisting of O, an aliphatic bridge, an aryl bridge and mixtures thereof; and R9 and R10 are unsubstituted or substituted vinyl or ethynyl groups, (2) at least one organosilicon compound containing at least two silicon hydride moieties per molecule, and (3) a hydrosilation catalyst, A cross-linked polymer is formed by reacting the crosslinking compound of formula I with the organosilicon compound via a hydrosilation reaction. A thermoset polymer is formed by thermally curing the crosslinked polymer.

Abstract: A family of aluminoborate glasses that are compatible with aluminum at elevated temperatures, and an article comprising such a glass with either an aluminum coating, or with aluminum particles dispersed within the glass, whereby the glass may be rendered polarizing. The base glass consists essentially of, 15-85% B2O3, 5-45% Al2O3 and 10-75% Li2O+RO, where RO represents the alkaline earth metal oxides MgO, CaO, SrO and BaO, and is free of oxides reacting with aluminum at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing glass composition, which is able to seal a panel and funnel of a color TV at low temperature for a short time by adding Garnet(Fe.sub.3 Al.sub.2 Si.sub.3 O.sub.12) as a nucleating agent and filler component to control the thermal expansion coefficient.

Abstract: The invention provides a nonmagnetic ceramic comprising 5% to 40% by weight of .alpha.-quartz and 5% to 60% by weigth of zinc silicate dispersed in 35% to 75% by weight of borosilicate glass as a matrix, the borosilicate glass having SiO.sub.2 and B.sub.2 O.sub.3 contents: SiO.sub.2 =70 to 90% by weight and B.sub.2 O.sub.3 =10 to 30% by weight. Using the nonmagnetic ceramic, multilayer ceramic inductors are obtained. When the ceramic is used as ceramic multilayer parts having an inductor section, it has a low dielectric constant and good characteristics in the high-frequency region, allows for low-temperature firing enabling the use of silver electrodes, prevents chip deformation and crack occurrence upon sintering, and provides a higher mechanical strength.

Abstract: A substrate for a plasma display panel, having electrodes and a covering material for the electrodes, provided thereon, wherein the covering material is a non-crystallizable glass having a softening point of at most 510.degree. C. and an average thermal expansion coefficient of from 70.times.10.sup.-7 to 85.times.10.sup.-7 /.degree.C. within a range of from 50 to 350.degree. C.

Abstract: A soft ferrite material for manufacturing a device for shielding electromagnetic frequencies such as wire coiling inductors and chip components including chip inductors and chip beads is disclosed. Particularly, an Ni--Cu--An soft ferrite material and a method for manufacturing a wire coiling type or chip type inductor using the ferrite material are disclosed, in which a low temperature sintering is possible, the variations of the electromagnetic properties are low as against an external stress, and the electromagnetic properties are superior. A B.sub.2 O.sub.3 --Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 --ZnO glass is added in an amount of 0.05-15.0 wt % to the ordinary Ni--Cu--Zn soft raw material, and this mixture is sintered at a temperature of 860.degree.-910.degree. C.

Abstract: A radio frequency soft ferrite material for manufacturing a device for shielding radio frequencies such as wire coiling inductors and chip components including chip inductors and chip beads is disclosed. Particularly, an Ni--Cu--Zn soft ferrite material and a method for manufacturing a wire coiling type or chip type inductor using the ferrite material are disclosed, in which a low temperature sintering is possible, the variations of the electromagnetic properties are low as against an external stress, and the radio frequency characteristics are superior. A B.sub.2 O.sub.3 --Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 --ZnO glass is added in an amount of 1-25 wt % to the ordinary Ni--Cu--Zn soft ferrite powder, and this mixture is sintered at a temperature of 860.degree.-910.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a neutron-absorbing composite material and its production process.This material comprises a ceramic homogeneous matrix, e.g. of boron carbide B.sub.4 C or BN, in which are dispersed calibrated or uncalibrated, e.g. 100 to 500 .mu.m pseudospherical clusters (3) formed from refractory metals such as Mo, molybdenum boride and/or B.sub.4 C.As a result of the presence of these clusters, improved mechanical properties are obtained compared with those of pure B.sub.4 C.

Abstract: A hermetic sealing composition consisting essentially of from 60 to 99 wt % of a bismuth type low melting glass powder and from 1 to 40 wt % of a low expansion ceramic filler powder, wherein the low melting glass has a composition consisting essentially of:______________________________________ Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 77 to 95 wt %, MgO + ZnO 1 to 20 wt %, B.sub.2 O.sub.3 2 to 10 wt %, SiO.sub.2 0 to 1 wt % and CeO.sub.2 0 to 10 wt %.

Abstract: A ceramic enamel composition is described which contains a zinc-containing oxide frit, a zinc borate seed material, a pigment, and a vehicle. The zinc borate seed material is preferably crystalline in nature, and promotes crystal growth upon firing. A preferred crystalline zinc borate seed material is selected from the phases Zn.sub.3 B.sub.2 O.sub.6 and Zn(BO.sub.2).sub.2, and mixtures thereof. Upon firing and press-forming a glass substrate coated with the enamel, components of the enamel adhere to the substrate while reducing sticking of the coated region to the forming die. The ceramic enamel is particularly useful in providing a colored border around the periphery of automotive glass and is effective in improving appearance and reducing degradation of underlying adhesives by ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a glass composition which has a sufficient bonding strength for bonding a fluorescent film with a glass tube, does not hinder decomposition of the binder and is effective as an adhesive material, and to provide a fluorescent lamp using the glass composition. The object can be achieved by a glass composition, represented by the general formula,xMO.yB.sub.2 O.sub.3.zM'.sub.2 O.sub.3.uM"O.sub.2.vM'".sub.2 O.sub.5in which M is at least one element of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and Zn, M' is at least one element of Al, Sc, Y and lanthanoid elements, M" is at least one element of Ti, Zr, Hf, Th and Si, M'" is at least one element of Nb and Ta, x, y, z, u and v satisfy the relationships of 0<x.ltoreq.70, 15.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.80, 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.50, 0.ltoreq.u.ltoreq.30, 0.ltoreq.v.ltoreq.30, 0.5.ltoreq.u+v.ltoreq.50 and x+y+z+u+v=100, represented by mol %, and by a fluorescent lamp, in which the glass composition is incorporated in a phosphor layer in a proportion of 0.

Abstract: Amorphous boric oxide-containing product having about 80 to 90% B.sub.2 O.sub.3 is produced by heating boric acid to an elevated temperature of about 180.degree. to 220.degree. C. to dehydrate the boric acid and form a molten glass which is cooled to a solid glassy product. The solid glass can be comminuted to produce a particulate product. Preferably the boric acid is heated at about 195.degree. to 205.degree. C. The process is readily adapted to a continuous process in which the boric acid is continuously fed through a heated reactor-mixer such as a Kneadermaster mixer or Discotherm mixer. The molten glassy product is cooled to form a solid glassy product which can be comminuted to a desirable particle size range.

Abstract: A magnetic head of the present invention includes a pair of substrates which are formed of ferrite and sealed with sealing glass, wherein an averaged thermal expansion ratio of the sealing glass in the range of 30.degree. C. to a setting temperature .alpha..sub.Ts (glass) is smaller than an averaged thermal expansion ratio of the substrate in the range of 30.degree. C. to a setting temperature .alpha..sub.Ts (substrate); and a difference between a thermal expansion ratio at a glass transition temperature of the sealing glass and a thermal expansion ratio at a yielding temperature thereof is 2.times.10.sup.-3 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zinc oxide varistor as a characteristic element of an arrestor for protecting a transmission and distribution line and peripheral devices thereof from surge voltage created by lightning, and more particularly a highly reliable zinc oxide varistor excellent in the non-linearity with respect to voltage, the discharge withstand current rating properties, and the life characteristics under voltage, a method of preparing the same, and PbO type crystallized glass for coating oxide ceramics employed for a zinc oxide varistor, etc. A zinc oxide varistor of the present invention comprises a sintered body (1) and a high resistive side layer (3) consisting of crystallized glass with high crystallinity containing the prescribed amount of SiO.sub.2, MoO.sub.3, WO.sub.3, TiO.sub.2, NiO, etc.

Abstract: Non-magnetic ferrite composition used in the composite multilayer part of the invention is based on ferrite containing Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 and CuO and/or ZnO and further contains 1 to 30% by weight of four oxide components of MgO, BaO, SiO.sub.2, and B.sub.2 O.sub.3 or five or six oxide components including the four oxide components plus at least one of SnO.sub.2 and CaO. Since the use of this non-magnetic ferrite minimizes the difference in coefficient of linear expansion between different materials used, the non-magnetic ferrite, when applied to composite multilayer parts such as shielded multilayer chip inductors, shielded multilayer transformers, and multilayer LC composite parts, prevents occurrence of cracks in the interior and avoids a lowering of circuit resistance due to precipitation of CuO, ZnO or the like at the interface between different materials. There result composite multilayer parts with improved characteristics.

Abstract: Amorphous boric oxide-containing product having about 85 to 92% B.sub.2 O.sub.3 is produced by heating boric acid at an elevated temperature of up to about 275.degree. C. to dehydrate the boric acid and form a molten glass which is cooled to a solid glassy product. This solid glass can be comminuted to produce a particulate product. Preferably the boric acid is heated at 220.degree. to 275.degree. C., with about 250.degree. to 270.degree. C. being most preferred. The process is readily adapted to a continuous process in which the boric acid is placed on a moving continuous steel belt and conveyed through a heating zone. The molten glassy product is cooled to form a solid glassy product which is removed from the belt and comminuted to a desirable particle size range.

Abstract: There is disclosed a passivating coating composition suitable for application as a collar to metal oxide varistor valve block cylindrical surfaces comprising a mixture of 64-74 parts by weight of a glass powder, 22-35 parts by weight of water, and 0.5-2 parts by weight of an additive comprising fumed silica, clay and urea.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for preparing glass sheet having surfaces which are essentially defect-free and equivalent in smoothness to polished glass surfaces which comprises the steps of: Two different batches of alkali-metal-free batches are melted and formed into a laminated sheet and the first glass is enclosed by the second glass. The second glass is 1000 times more soluble than the first glass. The laminate is contacted with an acid to dissolve the second glass wherein the first glass remains with essentially defect free surfaces.

Abstract: A coated carbon body having improved resistance to high temperature oxidation and a method for producing the coated carbon body are described. The coated carbon body comprises a carbon body, an intermediate glass forming coating and an outer refractory coating on the intermediate coating. The body has a converted porous layer formed by etching and reacting the body with boron oxide and the resulting converted layer contains interconnecting interstices and boron carbide formed by the reaction of the boron oxide and the carbon body. The method comprises contacting a carbon body with boron oxide at an elevated temperature sufficient to cause the reaction between the carbon body and boron oxide to form a converted porous layer which contains interconnecting interstices in the body and boron carbide and then applying the glass forming coating over the converted layer. Preferably an outer refractory coating is applied over the glass forming coating.

Abstract: A magnetic head comprising magnetic core halves which are sealed with a sealing glass which consists essentially of 1 to 75 wt. % of TeO.sub.2, 1 to 30 wt. % of B.sub.2 O.sub.3, 1 to 75 wt. % of PbO, 1 to 25 wt. % of CdO, 0 to 15 wt. % of ZnO, 0 to 25 wt. % of Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3, 0 to 5 wt. % of A.sub.2 O wherein A is an alkali metal, 0 to 35 wt. % of ARO wherein AR is an alkaline earth metal, 0 to 35 wt. % of La.sub.2 O.sub.3, 0 to 5 wt. % of at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2 and ZrO.sub.2, 0 to 10 wt. % of at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5, Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5, WO.sub.3 and MoO.sub.3, 0 to 30 wt. % of PbF.sub.2, and 0 to 2 wt. % of CoO, has a coefficient of thermal expansion of from 82.times.10.sup.-7 /.degree.C. to 137.times.10.sup.-7 /.degree.C. in a temperature range between 30.degree. C. and 300.degree. C., a working temperature of from 430.degree. to 620.degree. C.

Abstract: A ceramic composition for forming a ceramic dielectric body having a dielectric constant of less than about 5.5 and a TCE of less than about 4.5 ppm/.degree. C. The composition comprises a mixture of finely divided particles of 25-50 vol. % borosilicate glass 40-75 vol. % silica glass and 1-40 wt. % of a material selected from the group consisting of Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, Ga.sub.2 SiO.sub.5, Ga.sub.2 TiO.sub.5, GaAs, GaPO.sub.4 and any gallium-contained compounds to inhibit the formation of crystalline forms of silica. The composition can be used with a polymeric binder to produce an unfired green tape which is co-fireable with high conductivity metallurgies such as gold, silver and silver/palladium.

Abstract: In order to improve the reliability of a glass joint body, a first ceramic member and a second ceramic member are connected by using (a) glass consisting of 10.about.65 wt % of SiO.sub.2, 30 wt % or less of Na.sub.2 O, and the balance of B.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, (b) glass including less than 10 wt % of SiO.sub.2, and 30.about.80 wt % of B.sub.2 O.sub.3, (c) glass including substantially none of SiO.sub.2, and 30.about.80 wt % of B.sub.2 O.sub.3, or (d) glass consisting of 10.about.65 wt % of SiO.sub.2, 20 wt % or less of Na.sub.2 O, 30 wt % or less of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, 20 wt % or less of MgO, and the balance of B.sub.2 O.sub.3.

Abstract: A glass composition having a composition between about 18 and about 23 mole % Na.sub.2 O, about 3 to about 7 mole % Cs.sub.2 O, the balance being B.sub.2 O.sub.3 is adaptable to match the thermal expansion coefficient of a beta"-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 solid electrolyte when used to bond and seal the solid electrolyte to a porous support plate (22) in a sodium-sulfur battery (10).

Abstract: A ceramic composition for forming a ceramic dielectric body having a dielectric constant of less than about 4.2 at 1 MHz and a linear thermal expansion coefficient of 2.5-3.0 ppm/.degree. C. from room temperature to 200.degree. C. The composition comprises a mixture of finely divided particles of 25-50 vol. % borosilicate glass and 50-75 vol. % titanium silicate glass. The composition can be used with a polymeric binder to produce an unfired green tape which is co-fireable with high conductivity metallurgies such as gold, silver and silver/palladium.

Abstract: This invention is particularly directed to the production of glass-ceramics specifically designed for bonding hard refractory particulate ceramics into dense, mechanically strong composite bodies. The inventive glass-ceramics are crystallized in situ from divalent metal borate glasses. The invention is particularly drawn to composite articles where Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 particles comprise the hard refractory ceramic and the inventive glasses react therewith to form an exceptionally strong bond therebetween accompanied with the development of divalent metal aluminoborate crystals.

Abstract: An amorphous oxide film composed essentially of an oxide containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of Zr, Ti, Hf, Sn, Ta and In and at least one member selected from the group consisting of B and Si.

Abstract: A method for foming glass articles of substantial thickness from unstable glass compositions which normally devitrify when formed by conventional casting or molding processes, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of quench-cooling the glass to form a crystal-free glass feedstock material, and then pressure-consolidating the feedstock at a temperature between the transition temperature and the crystallization temperature of the glass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a glass article having at least one surface which is essentially defect-free and is at least equivalent in smoothness to a polished surface. The method includes the steps of:(a) bringing into contact with each other a body of a glass which is relatively insoluble in an acid solution and a body of a glass consisting essentially, expressed in terms of cation percent on the oxide basis, of 70-85% B.sub.2 O.sub.3, 7-20% BaO, 0-10%, PbO, 0-12% R.sub.2 O, wherein R.sub.2 O consists of Li.sub.2 O+Na.sub.2 O+K.sub.2 O, 3-15% PbO+R.sub.2 O, the glass from its setting point to room temperature having a linear coefficient of thermal expansion within about 5.times.10.sup.-7 /.degree.C. of that of the relatively insoluble glass, a strain point within 10.degree. C.

Abstract: A sealing material for sealing electronic parts is composed of a low-melting-point glass and a filler which has its surface modified by coating with ZnO and is compatible with low melting point glass.

Abstract: Described is a sealing glass composition comprising, in wt. %, 13-50% lead oxide, 20-50% vanadium oxide, 2-40% tellurium oxide, up to 40% selenium oxide, up to 10% phosphorous oxide, up to 5% niobium oxide, up to 20% bismuth oxide, up to 5% copper oxide and up to 10% boron oxide and an electrically conductive formulation comprising, in wt. %, 50-77% silver, 8-34% of a sealing glass composition as described previously, 0.2-1.5% resin and thixotrope and 10-20% organic solvent.

Abstract: Highly pure boron nitride ceramic material, devoid of silicon values and having low carbon content, is prepared by pyrolyzing, under an atmosphere of ammonia, the product of the reaction between (i) at least one B-trihalogeno-borazole having the formula: ##STR1## and (ii) at least one primary amine having the formula:H.sub.2 N--Rin which formulae X is a halogen atom and R is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: PbO-B.sub.2 O.sub.3 -Ag.sub.2 O glasses having a preferred weight ratio range of 76-88:10-15:2-10 have glass transistion temperatures of less than 300.degree. C. and are especially useful for adhering together ceramic substrates such as for attaching integrated circuits to ceramic substrates. The glasses can be formulated with Ag particulates and organics and applied as pastes to provide conductive adhesives.

Abstract: A process for preparing a tetragonal barium titanate film with a thickness of from about 0.1 to about 1.5 millimeters is disclosed.In the first step of this process, a mixture of a barium compound, a titanium compound, and a boron oxide glass former is provided in a specified ratio.The reaction mixture is melted at a temperature of 1300-1400 degrees centigrade and then rapidly quenched in form glass. The glass is then place upon a polycrystalline isostructural substrate, and the glass/substrate assembly is then remelted and, thereafter, subjected to a temperature of from 950 to 1,050 degrees centigrade for from about 25 to about 60 minutes.

Abstract: A ferrite composition comprising ferrite, borosilicate glass, and optionally boron oxide can be fired at a relatively low temperature of up to 950.degree. C. into a sintered body having improved mechanical strength and electromagnetic properties. The sintered ferrite body is used to form a chip inductor. The inductor is combined with a capacitor to form a composite LC part.

Abstract: An alkali-free composition for making a ceramic dielectric body having a dielectric constant less than 5.0, which is a mixture of finely divided particles consisting essentially of 70-85% wt. slica and 15-30% wt. zinc borate flux. This composition can be used to make green tape and multilayer devices having internal copper conductors such as multilayer capacitors and multilayer interconnects.

Abstract: PbO-B.sub.2 O.sub.3 -Ag.sub.2 O glasses having a preferred weight ratio range of 76-88:10-15:2-10 have glass transition temperatures of less than 300.degree. C. and are especially useful for adhering together ceramic substrates such as for attaching integrated circuits to ceramic substrates. The glasses can be formulated with Ag particulates and organics and applied as pastes to provide conductive adhesives.

Abstract: An alkali-free composition for making a ceramic dielectric body having a dielectric constant less than 5.0, which is a mixture of finely divided particles consisting essentially of 70-85% wt. silica and 15-30% wt. zinc borate flux. This composition can be used to make green tape and multilayer devices having internal copper conductors such as multilayer capacitors and multilayer interconnects.