Abstract: New and improved collector compositions for use in froth flotation processes for the beneficiation of mineral values from base metal sulfide ores are disclosed. The collector compositions comprise at least one hydrocarboxycarbonyl thionocarbamate compound selected from compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each, independently, selected from saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbyl radicals, alkyl polyether radicals and aromatic radicals, or such radicals optionally substituted by polar groups selected from halogen, nitrile and nitro groups. The use of the hydrocarboxycarbonyl thionocarbamate collectors provides excellent metallurgical recoveries of sulfide mineral values in froth flotation processes conducted over a broad range of pH conditions including acid, neutral and mildly alkaline pH.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a carbide-based desulfurizing reagent wherein large agglomerations of material are milled into fine particles, an organic, polar liquid is added to said reagent before or during said milling.

Abstract: A container adapted for insertion into a device is disclosed wherein the container has fitted into its hollow interior the components required to form therein and eject therefrom a chemiluminescent light emitting material.

Abstract: The use of a cyclic compound containing a ##STR1## group, i.e., methone, has been found to allow a poor acrylamide or acrylic acid or 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and its salts monomer to be polymerized to a polymer having improved performance characteristics and/or improved rates of polymerization. Optionally, urea is added with the methone.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting polyacrylamide gel into dilute aqueous solutions suitable for use in secondary oil recovery. Polyacrylamide gel is initially converted into a slurry of small gel particles in water from which forms a homogeneous solution concentrate which is then readily diluted to give the final drive fluid without any significant polymer degradation. The process may additionally be adapted to the drilling site or to other on site operations requiring polyacrylamide solutions such as water treating, mining or paper making.

Abstract: A cationic, water-soluble acrylamide polymer containing an acrylamide, a cationic comonomer and, optionally, a second comonomer and having sufficient glyoxal-reactive amide substituents and --CH.sub.O HCHO substituents to be thermosetting, the polymer, before glyoxylation, having a molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 6000, a process for imparting temporary wet strength to paper and the paper per se, are disclosed.

Abstract: Dewatering of wet paper webs in general and particularly under high vacuum is improved by the addition of a Mannich acrylamide polymer having a molecular weight of not greater than about 300,000 to an aqueous slurry of papermaking fibers having a pH less than about 5.5.

Abstract: A porous article is prepared by subjecting a substantially non-porous polymeric shaped article containing from about 1.0-30% of plasticizer to a plasma treatment under conditions such that the plasticizer is volatilized or decomposed into gaseous decomposition products thereby creating an internal pore structure while leaving the surface of the article essentially intact and free from microscopically visible pores.

Abstract: A process for the beneficiation of base metal sulfide mineral values from base metal sulfide ores with selective rejection of gangue sulfide minerals at pH values of below about 10.0 by froth flotation is disclosed. The process includes the use of a new and improved collector which at pH values below 10.0 exhibits unexpectedly high collector activity for base metal sulfide minerals such as copper, lead and zinc and selectively rejects gangue sulfide minerals, such as pyrite and pyrrhotite. The collector for base metal sulfide mineral values for use in the process comprises at least one hydrocarboxycarbonyl thionocarbamate compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the froth flotation is conducted under acid pH conditions by adjusting the pH of the flotation slurry with sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A method for the production of hydroxyalkylmelamine containing resins wherein melamine, formaldehyde and a hydroxyalkylmelamine are reacted under conditions such that a resin is produced which, when incorporated into a decorative laminate, enhances the post-forming thereof, the resin per se, paper sheets containing said resin, a method for the production of laminates and the laminates per se, are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the beneficiation of base metal sulfide mineral values from base metal sulfide ores with selective rejection of gangue sulfide minerals at pH values below about 10.0 by froth flotation is disclosed. The process includes the use of a new and improved collector which at pH values below about 10.0 exhibits unexpectedly high collector activity for base metal sulfide minerals of copper, nickel, molybdenum, cobalt and zinc and selectively rejects gangue sulfide minerals such as pyrite and pyrrhotite. The collector for base metal sulfide mineral values for use in the process comprises at least one diorganomonothiophosphinate compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each, independently, selected from saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbyl radicals, alkyl polyether radicals, and aromatic radicals, and such radicals, optionally and independently, substituted with polar groups selected from halogen, nitrile and nitro groups; or wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of mineral values from carbonaceous ores is disclosed wherein the collector comprises a hydrocarbon acid or acidester having a molecular weight of at least about 500, an oil, and optionally, a sulfonated hydrocarbon compound.

Abstract: New and improved collector compositions for use in froth flotation processes for the beneficiation of mineral values from base metal sulfide ores are disclosed. The collector compositions comprise at least one hydrocarboxycarbonyl thionocarbamate compound selected from compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each, independently, selected from saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbyl radicals, alkyl polyether radicals and aromatic radicals, or such radicals optionally substituted by polar groups selected from halogen, nitrile and nitro groups. The use of the hydrocarboxycarbonyl thionocarbamate collectors provides excellent metallurgical recoveries of sulfide mineral values in froth flotation processes conducted over a broad range of pH conditions including acid, neutral and mildly alkaline pH.

Abstract: Copolymers of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid or its salts are used to maintain the viscosity of aqueous solutions thereof in the presence of divalent salt containing-waters during the enhanced recovery of petroleum from sub-terranean petroleum-bearing deposits.

Abstract: The use of a cyclic compound containing a ##STR1## group, i.e., methone, has been found to allow a poor acrylamide or acrylic acid or 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and its salts monomer to be polymerized to a polymer having improved performance characteristics and/or improved rates of polymerization. Optionally, urea is added with the methone.

Abstract: A process for the beneficiation of copper sulfide mineral values from base metal sulfide ores with selective rejection of pyrite and/or pyrrhotite or other gangue minerals at pH values of below about 10.0 by froth flotation is disclosed. The process includes the use of a new and improved collector which at pH values below 10.0 exhibits unexpectedly high collector activity for copper sulfide minerals and selectively rejects pyrite and other gangue sulfides or non-sulfides. The collector for copper mineral values for use in the process comprises at least one hydrocarboxycarbonyl thiourea compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or R.sup.2 ; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl and R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, froth flotation is conducted under acid pH conditions by adjusting the pH of the flotation slurry with sulfuric acid.

Abstract: New and improved collector compositions for use in froth flotation processes for the beneficiation of mineral values from base metal sulfide ores are disclosed. The collector compositions comprise at least one hydrocarboxycarbonyl thiourea compound selected from compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or R.sup.2 ; R.sup.2 is selected from saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbyl radicals, hydrocarboxy radicals and aromatic radicals; and R.sup.3 is selected from saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbyl radicals, alkyl polyether radicals and aromatic radicals, said R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 radicals, optionally, and independently, being substituted by polar groups selected from halogen, nitrile and nitro groups. The use of the hydrocarboxycarbonyl thiourea collectors provides excellent metallurgical recoveries of sulfide mineral values in froth flotation processes conducted over a very broad range of pH including acid, neutral and mildly alkaline pH.

Abstract: A method for the extraction of lower alcohols from aqueous solutions by contacting said solutions with various phosphine oxides, in the presence or absence of alkali or alkaline earth metal salts, is disclosed.

Abstract: The compounds bis (.beta.-carboxyethyl)isobutyl phosphine oxide, bis (.beta.-carboxyethyl) sec. butyl phosphine oxide and bis(.beta.-carboxyethyl)-t-butyl phosphine oxide and their use as components in the production of fiber-forming polyamides, fibers produced from said polyamides and a method for the production of various bis (carboxyalkyl) alkyl phosphine oxides are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the reduction of the viscosity of high solids pigment slurries is disclosed whereby the slurries are subjected to electrodialysis utilizing an ammonium salt or dilute acid solution as the anolyte.