Abstract: Polymeric complex compounds of molybdenum, tungsten, manganese, rhenium and of the metals of the sub-groups VIII and I of the Periodic Table of Elements, which complex compounds have a silica-type structure are disclosed. At least one amine ##STR1## is bonded coordinately to the central metal atom. The atomic ratio of metal to nitrogen is from 1:1 to 1:10.sup.6. The required charge compensation is effected by means of an anion. In (1), R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent a group ##STR2## and R.sup.4 is an alkylene grouping. The oxygen atoms are saturated by silicon atoms of further groups (2), if appropriate with incorporation of crosslinking agents. R.sup.3 may have the meaning of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, or represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or the benzyl group. The polymers can contain several metals. The invention also relates to processes for their preparation, and uses in catalysis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing products containing polymer chains in which a linear prepolymer or polymer contains at least one free acid group at each chain and is reacted with an alkoxide of a metal having a valence of more than 2, such as zirconium, titanium or cerium, possibly in the presence of a non polar solvent, the alkoxide of the metal having a valence of more than 2 being used in such a quantity that the alkoxide functions are in excess with respect to the stoichiometric amount of the acid functions carried by said linear prepolymer or polymer, the reaction mixture being stirred in the presence of humidity until a product is obtained wherein the hydrogen atoms of the free acid end groups of the prepolymer or polymer are substituted by an atom of the metal (M) which is itself linked to another atom of said metal by M-O-M linkages. The invention relates also to the products containing a prepolymer or polymer .alpha.,.omega.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing liquid-crystalline phases which comprises a cyclic organopolysiloxane having mesogenic molecules chemically bonded thereto.

Abstract: The disclosure of this application is directed to a polysiloxane, having combined therein an organo titanate, which can be used in the production of silane modified alkylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers. The silane modified copolymers can be extruded about electrical conductors to provide insulation thereon characterized by improved surface characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fired ceramic wares possessing hydrophobic properties throughout the bodies thereof. The ware is prepared utilizing a water-reduced ceramic body composition containing a quantity of a finely-divided sub-micron amorphous silica or alumina. This ceramic body composition is formed into a green ware, the ware dried and fired at relatively low temperature and the fired ware treated with one or more reactive organosilicon compounds whereby organosilicon groups are caused to chemisorb onto the surface of the finely-divided amorphous oxide component.

Abstract: A process for producing a heat-resistant compound, which comprises adding a diamine to an organic solvent-soluble metallosiloxane compound whose main chain consists of siloxane bonds --Si--O-- and metalloxane bonds --M--O-- wherein M represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, V, P, Al, Fe, Cr, Co, Ni, Ge, Sn, As, Mg, Pb and Sb, and heating the mixture to 50.degree. to 450.degree. C. in the presence or absence of an organic solvent.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for sprayable, flexible coatings for food containers are made by mixing cycloaliphatic or bisphenol-A-epichlorohydrin epoxy resins, an alkoxylated monophenylsiloxane-dimethylsiloxane copolymer and aluminum chelates of beta-dicarbonyl compounds. Optionally, the coatings can contain phenyltrialkoxysilane.

Abstract: A polymetallocarbosilane having a number average molecular weight of 700 to 100,000 derived from a polycarbosilane having a number average molecular weight of 200 to 10,000 and containing a main-chain skeleton represented mainly by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a phenyl group,and an organometallic compound represented by the general formulaMX.sub.4Wherein M represents Ti or Zr, and X represents an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a phenoxy group or an acetylacetoxy group,at least one of the silicon atoms of the polymetallocarbosilane being bonded to the metal atom (M) through an oxygen atom, the ratio of the total number of the structural units --Si--CH.sub.2 -- to the total number of the structural units --M--O-- in the polymetallocarbosilane being in the range of from 2:1 to 200:1; and a process for production thereof.

Abstract: A polyvanadiosiloxane being a polymer of which the main chain skeleton consists of Si-O bonds and V-O bonds, characterized by side chains directly attached to the silicon atom being at least one organic group selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group, phenyl group, fluoroalkyl group, nitrile group and vinyl group, the vanadium atom being attached to the silicon atom through the oxygen atom and no organic side chain group directly attached to the vanadium atom being present in substance; and a process for the production of a polyvanadiosiloxane which comprises reacting an oily polysiloxane having the main chain skeleton consisting of units of ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and stand for a lower alkyl group, phenyl group, fluoroalkyl group, nitrile group or vinyl group, and a vanadium compound by heating at a temperature of 450.degree. C. or less under conditions capable of forming a complex of the vanadium compound.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for effecting the controlled rapid condensation of silanol radicals in silanol-containing organopolysiloxanes such as silicone resins. The process is effected by catalyzing such resin with 5 to 350 ppm stannous salt or soap; heating the catalyzed resin until a preselected viscosity is obtained; generating the first catalyst with a relatively moderate second metal soap catalyst, whereupon a condensed or bodied resin can be diluted to a preselected weight percent solids.

Abstract: A curable silicone composition comprising 100 parts by weight of polyorganosiloxane containing at least 2 vinyl radicals bonded to silicon atom(s) in the molecule 0.1-10 parts by weight of polyorganohydrogensiloxane containing more than 2 hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atom(s), on the average, in the molecule, 5-500 parts by weight of fine powder of a transition metal, and a catalytic amount of a platinum catalyst containing no halogen atoms in the molecule.

Abstract: One package compositions of organopolysiloxane containing alkenyl radicals, organohydrogenpolysiloxane and a catalyst for the addition reaction can be prepared by using microcapsules which contain the organohydrogenpolysiloxane. The microcapsules have nonpermeable films which keep the organohydrogenpolysiloxane separated from the other reactive components. When the microcapsules are ruptured, the composition cures. These one-package compositions can be used as coating materials, potting materials for electrical equipment, release coatings and bonding agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a room-temperature setting dental silicone composition comprising an organovinylpolysiloxane, an organohydrogen polysiloxane, a catalyst for promoting the addition reaction therebetween, hydrophobic fillers and finely divided palladium and/or an alloy thereof. The palladium and/or palladium alloy should be used in amounts of 0.5 ppm or more relative to the total silicone polymer components. The organohydrogen polysiloxane and catalyst are separately stored. In use, the remaining components are mixed with said two components in any order.

Abstract: Release agents which are durable when used in the release of sulfur during its processing are claimed. Methods of processing sulfur using the release agents are also claimed. One release agent consists essentially of certain carboxy functional siloxanes, a solvent, and certain titanates. Another release agent consists essentially of a polydimethylsiloxane fluid, a siloxane composed of SiO.sub.2 and (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, a solvent, and a titanate. A third release agent consists essentially of certain carboxy functional siloxanes, a polydimethylsiloxane fluid, a siloxane composed of SiO.sub.2 and (CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 units, a solvent, and certain titanates.