Abstract: Disclosed are silicate-dextrin-clay adhesive compositions and process for making the same for use in paper products, such as, paper tubes, corrugated boards and corner boards.

Abstract: A process of producing supported olefin polymerization catalysts in which the support is a porous silica material containing specified amounts of alkali and alkaline metal cations, and olefin polymerization catalysts produced thereby.

Abstract: A hexagonal pyramid shape silicate glass form having top and bottom surfaces wherein the distance between opposite corners at the bottom surface is in the range of 11/16 to 11/2". The slope of the pyramidal sides of the silicate glass form ranges from 23.degree. to 30.degree. off the vertical sloping from a larger bottom surface to a smaller top surface. The height of the silicate glass form is between 5/8" and 11/8". This form is very stable with a minimum of internal stresses. In this way, the dusting of the particle is reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of increasing the silica to metal oxide ratio in alkali metal silicate solutions by removing smaller size anions from the solution using a strong cation exchange resin comprising: condensing the smaller size anions as silica in the pores of the strong cation exchange resin; leaving the larger, more siliceous anions in the external solution.

Abstract: The mesopore volume in pores of diameters ranging from 2 to 60 nm of zeolite Y materials is increased by the hydrothermal treatment of such zeolites at temperatures above the atmospheric boiling point of the treating solution. Unique zeolites are produced as result of such process.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising (in percent by weight) from about 0.05 to about 0.50% of sodium silicate, from about 10 to about 47% of dextrin, from about 17 to about 70% of an alkali metal silicate, from about 0.05 to about 0.50% of sodium metaborate octahydrate or sodium metaborate tetrahydrate, and from about 18.0 to about 62.0% water and a process for preparing the same. The adhesive composition is useful in the manufacture of paper products, such as, paper tubes, corrugated boards and corner boards.

Abstract: Ammonium zeolites of extremely low alkali metal content are prepared by a process of potassium ion exchange followed by ammonium ion exchange. Zeolite X or zeolite Y that contain a significant amount of sodium are contacted with a potassium salt solution under conditions that provide a substantial exchange of potassium for sodium. The potassium enriched zeolite is then contacted with an ammonium salt solution so that the ammonium ion replaces the sodium and potassium ions. The resulting ammonium zeolite X or Y contains considerably less than 1% alkali metal calculated as Na.sub.2 O.

Abstract: Y-type zeolites with unit cell constants of less than 24.14 .ANG. are prepared by improving the method of dealumination and aluminum ion exchange. Zeolites with such low unit cell constants have not been known previously.

Abstract: A composition that provides improved chillproofing of beer and other beverages is disclosed. The composition comprises a silica gel reacted with a metal, said metal having the capability of being sorbed and desorbed from the silica gel in response to pH and concentration changes.

Abstract: Active or functional materials such as adsorbents, catalysts, defoamers and the like are combined with inert low density particles, preferably hollow microspheres, to provide a functional material of controlled density. This product is introduced into a liquid with a somewhat higher density under agitation for a time sufficient to accomplish the desired function. Then agitation is stopped and the spent product floats to provide easy separation.

Abstract: Non-stoichiometric, heterogeneous, amorphous catalysts for preparing esters of acrylic and methacrylic acids.

Abstract: The process of polishing semiconductor materials such as silicon with a silica sol-amine combination is improved by selecting an alkanolamine as the amine. The alkanolamine can be added in higher proportions than the prior art suggests while maintaining a stable colloidal dispersion. The silica sol-alkanolamine combination can be diluted to extremely low silica contents while exhibiting a high pH and efficient polishing of silicon metal wafers.

Abstract: A method of formless underwater casting of cement is disclosed. The method involves the addition of silicate to water in which a structure bound with Portland cement or high-alumina cement is to be cast. The cementitious mixture as a slurry is then poured into the water to form a structure. The silicate and cementitious mixture can be placed in the water at the same time using concentric nozzle systems.

Abstract: Combinations of silica gel and magnesium silicate have been found to be effective agents to prevent the formation of haze in beer. Said haze, often called chill haze, is prevented by contacting the ruh beer with the combination to remove some or all of the components that react to form the haze. The spent combination is removed from the beer in the usual manner.

Abstract: The components of chill haze in beer can be removed by contacting said beer with a combination of silica hydrogel and partially hydrophobic adsorbent(s) for a time sufficient to complete adsorption of the components and removing said adsorbents from the beer.

Abstract: Zeolite of a small controlled particle size has been found to be a pigment component to be used with TiO.sub.2 in papermaking. Zeolite A wherein the sodium has been at least partially replaced with calcium and/or hydronium ion is widely useful with TiO.sub.2 in papermaking.

Abstract: Polymer systems can be rendered flame retardant by adding a source of halogen and particles of antimony pentoxide that have been dried from colloidal dispersions that have been treated with certain metal ions. The properties of the polymer are conserved when the colloidal dispersion is treated with ions of metals that have insoluble antimonates before drying to form a powder.

Abstract: Various type A zeolites can be combined with thermoplastic materials to provide antiblock and improved optical properties to films or sheets of said thermoplastic. The zeolites are of less than full hydration, and at least a portion of the sodium is replaced with multivalent ions such as calcium and magnesium. The zeolites can also be acid treated to provide zeolites that contain hydronium ions.

Abstract: A self-dressing mounting beam for slicing wafers from ingots of various materials, especially semiconductors, is described. The mounting beam is a composite material comprising an organic polymer, particles of abrasive and hollow microspheres. The ingot is mounted on the beam and sliced using an inside diameter saw. The saw penetrates the mounting beam as well as the ingot, so that the self-dressing feature is realized with each pass of the blade.

Abstract: Water-based explosives that use siliceous boron-containing microspheres as sensitizing agents are stabilized by adding multivalent metal ions to the explosives. Zinc salts are especially useful.