Abstract: A TiO.sub.2 pigment particle having a surface coating of inorganic particles or mineral particles exhibiting improved light scattering efficiency of TiO.sub.2 at a moderate to high pigment volume concentration (PVC) and a low oil absorption when incorporated in coatings applications is disclosed, and methods of accomplishing the same.
Abstract: A process for preparing high strength, rock-like, water-resistant aggregates by high intensity mixing of acidic metal chlorides and alkaline/cementitious materials in the presence of a low water ratio wherein the metal chlorides are simultaneously neutralized/stabilized and the mixture is solidified.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 25, 1995
Date of Patent:
April 29, 1997
Assignee:
E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
Inventors:
Peter Hill, Michael T. Hyzny, John F. Wehner