Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method of making a distributor rotor electrode wherein dielectric particles are dispersed in an electrically conductive metal matrix for suppressing radio frequency intereference. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of making such electrodes wherein a mixture comprised of silica and copper oxide is fused into a solid material which is then comminuted into powder particles 50 microns in size, or less, and having irregular shapes. The powder particles themselves are comprised of a microscopic interspersion of a silica based phase and a copper oxide based phase. These powder particles are thereafter combined with a powder of an electrically conductive metal to form a uniform second mixture comprising about 0.5 to 15 weight percent silica. The second mixture is then pressed in a compact for a rotor electrode body and sintered to form a wear resistant densified rotor electrode.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, homogeneous bulk mixtures of about one weight part magnesium metal particles per 12 to 20 weight parts iron constituent particles are formed. The bulk mixtures are transportation and storage stable so that portions thereof may be randomly withdrawn to predictably and consistently inoculate molten iron in the mold to produce nodular iron castings. Substantially all the particles are about the same size and in the size range of from about 0.15 to 5.0 mm. The size characterization values of the magnesium and iron diluent particles are each in the range of from about 1 to 2.3, the size characterization value herein being defined as the ratio of the screen opening in millimeters retaining ten weight percent of a sample and the screen opening in millimeters retaining 90 weight percent of the same sample.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a spreadable, thermosetting automotive body solder is comprised of 100 parts of an epoxy resin adduct of epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A, 25 to 40 parts liquid polysulfide rubber, 0.02 to 0.06 moles of an imidazole curing agent substituted in the 2-position with a hydrocarbon group, and a filler system consisting of 5 to 20 parts aluminum powder, 10 to 20 parts ion-exchanged clay, 3 to 6 parts wetting agent for the clay, and 70 to 130 parts fibrous or plate talc average particle size 3 microns or less. The composition is workable for several hours at room temperatures but cures in a few minutes at temperatures over 100.degree. C. The filler system provides the body solder with thixotropic properties at room temperatures, and sag resistance in both the cured and uncured states at temperatures up to 200.degree. C. The solder is corrosion resistant without other additives.