Abstract: A flash smelting burner is provided which consists of an assembly of feed pipes for solids and gas, which discharge into a mixing tunnel, the feed pipes being concentric at the point of discharge so that gas is fed into the mixing tunnel from an annular opening between the feed pipes, the solids feed pipe having a bend therein and being provided with apertures which enable a small proportion of the gas stream to enter the solids feed pipe at the bent region thereof.

Abstract: A titaniferous ore concentrate or slag is fed, together with sulfuric acid, into a heated pelletizer wherein the sulfation reaction occurs simultaneously with pellet formation.

Abstract: A storage battery grid consisting of a frame having a lug on the upper edge thereof and spaced from a corner of the frame, a set of wires parallel to one another connecting the side edges of the frame, and a set of radial arms diverging away from the upper edge to connect that upper edge to each of the other three edges of the frame.

Abstract: A lead dioxide electrode structure for an electrochemical battery is formed using a mixture of lead dioxide particles, carbon black particles, and a latex. The materials are mixed to form a compact and homogeneous electrode mixture. The mixture is then coated upon a conductive layer which is binded to a shim. This structure is useful as a cathode in an electrochemical primary battery of the reserve type.

Abstract: Nickel-base superalloys suitable for the production of cast parts for use at elevated temperatures in corrosive atmospheres contain in weight percent about 14% to 22% chromium, 5% to 25% cobalt, 1% to 5% tungsten, 0.5% to 3% tantalum, 2% to 5% titanium, 1% to 4.5% aluminum, the sum of the titanium plus aluminium being 4.5 to 9% up to 2% niobium, 0.31% to 1.2% boron, up to 3.5% molybdenum, up to 0.5% zirconium, up to 0.2% in total of yttrium or lanthanum or both, up to 0.1% carbon, the balance apart from impurities being nickel. Advantageously the alloys are controlled such that%Ti+%Al+%Nb+0.5(%Ta)+0.2(%Cr)=11.2 to 12.4.

Abstract: A sensitive portable detector for nickel carbonyl is provided which relies on chemiluminescence produced in the presence of ozone and carbon monoxide by pulse-modulating the carbon monoxide feed to the reactor chamber and detecting the resulting modulation of the output signal. The instrument is thus made insensitive to any NO which may be present in the gas sample.

Abstract: A line isolation monitor for detecting ground faults in isolated power systems by determining the potential personnel hazard current due to the complex ground fault impedances and a method for accomplishing the same. The total hazard current is determined by dividing the peak line voltage of the isolated power supply by the total impedance between ground and a common mode point, such as the center tap of the primary winding of the line isolation monitor transformer connected to the isolated power supply. This impedance is determined at line frequency by impressing a minute, phase-modulated, power line frequency test signal into the isolated power system and using an extremely selective, coherent filter to remove the signals in phase with the power line signal. The magnitude of the phase modulated test signal passed through the filter is related to the amount of fault impedance. Comparison of this test signal magnitude to the line voltage provides an indication of the total hazard current.

Abstract: A material useful as a separator in batteries and a process for making the material is provided. This material is a polyolefin having grafted to it side chains derived from an ethylenically unsaturated ionogenic monomer and cross-linked with sulfur.

Abstract: A process and products produced thereby, e.g., alumina tools, in which ceramic powder particles are subjected to high transmissive energy milling under dry conditions and with given ratios of impacting media to powder, the milling being conducted for a period beyond the threshold point of the powder constituents, whereby dense, composite powder particles are obtained having an interdispersion of initial constituent particles, a large internal interfacial surface within individual product powder particles, etc.

Abstract: A cell for electrowinning metal from a sulfate electrolyte includes insoluble anodes and cathodes, each anode being housed in an anolyte compartment defined by a flaccid sheath of porous membrane and means within each sheath for separating the sheath from the surfaces of the anode contained therein.

Abstract: An electrode for water electrolyzers comprising a steel base having a sintered porous layer of nickel, nickel-iron or iron on the steel base and having an electrochemically formed oxidic layer or hydrogen saturation associated with the sintered layer.

Abstract: Nickel-iron base alloy characterized by controlled thermal expansion coefficient and inflection temperature and by desirable high strength in age-hardened condition has composition specially restricted to overcome detrimental sensitivity to stress-concentrating geometries and aid resistance to long-enduring stress in heated oxidizing atmospheres. The alloy contains, by weight, 34% to 55.3% nickel, up to 25.2% cobalt, 1% to 2% titanium, 1.5% to 5.5% of columbium plus 1/2 the weight percent of any tantalum, up to 1% chromium, not more than 0.2% aluminum and the balance essentially iron.

Abstract: A circuit for a home safety unit having an emergency light system for providing light in the event of a power failure or when a fire is detected, and a fire detection system for providing an audible alarm indicating the existence of a fire. The circuit includes a battery which is constantly being charged and a low voltage responsive system for indicating a low voltage condition on the battery. A latching system causes the emergency light to be turned off when this low voltage condition is reached, and to remain off until the battery is recharged.

Abstract: A lead acid battery plate is disclosed wherein sodium silicate is added to the paste mix before the grids are pasted to reduce the tendency to create lead dust from handling of the plates without significantly reducing battery performance.

Abstract: An unsupported particulate catalyst especially useful for methanation reactions is prepared by a method comprising fluid-bed roasting agglomerates of nickel sulfide to form a particulate precursor material which can be reduced to composite particles consisting essentially of a nickel-oxide core with a then coherent adherent layer of nickel thereon, the reduced particles being characterized at the surface by the presence of microcapillary pores interconnecting with each other and the outer surface of the particles.

Abstract: An improved high drain rate lithium cell is provided. The improvement is the use of an additive to stabilize the cell. The additive is a minor portion of alkali metal hexafluorophosphate.

Abstract: Discloses the use of nickel-iron alloy strike deposits on directly plateable plastics whereby difficulties encountered in plating directly plateable plastics are obviated and plated objects suitable for service conditions 3 and 4 or equivalent service conditions are provided.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for fluid pressure testing of tubes or pipes is provided wherein the tube or pipe under test is sealed at the ends by a resilient O-ring between the inside diameter of the tube or pipe and convex, preferably conical faces at each end of the tube or pipe, with the conical faces being held firmly in place against the outward thrust of the test fluid pressure by hydraulic action utilizing the pressurized testing fluid.

Abstract: A granulate consisting of smooth irregularly shaped granules is produced by preparing a molten bath of nickel and/or cobalt containing amounts of carbon and silicon which are correlated so that:8.03 C-4.42 C.sup.2 +7.23 Si>3.6pouring the molten alloy at a temperature 50.degree.-100.degree. C. above its liquidus temperature onto the surface of a pool of water which is agitated and maintained at 30.degree.-60.degree. C.

Abstract: Iron-nickel-chromium alloy wherein other elements, including columbium and titanium, are specially controlled has high strength and long-time stability for extended service at intermediate temperatures, such as automotive turbine service for 5000 hours at 1200.degree. F.