Abstract: Aqueous solutions of polyacrylamides are acidified and then reacted with halogen gas or hypohalites to provide N-halogenated polymers. The product of the process are good wet strength additives for paper made from aqueous pulps of paper making fibers.

Abstract: Alkoxy and aryloxy isothiocyanates are produced by the reaction of a haloformate and an alkali or alkaline earth metal thiocyanate in the presence of water and a catalyst comprising a six membered mononuclear or ten membered fused polynuclear aromatic, heterocyclic compound having 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms as the only hetero atoms in the ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the recovery of uranium from wet process phosphoric acid. More particularly, it concerns the use of a combination of a dialkyl phosphoric acid and a mixture of trialkyl phosphine oxides to extract uranium from wet process phosphoric acid.

Abstract: A non-pyrotechnic lighting device is disclosed whereby intrusion into a restricted area can be monitored and detected by the use thereof. Triggering of the device is effected remotely by the unsuspecting subject.

Abstract: The suspended solids content of Bayer process streams is reduced by contacting said stream with a polymer which contains hydroxamic acid groups.

Abstract: Iron is desulfurized with a compacted article composed of calcium carbide and a gas-generating solid whereby the article is disintegrated during desulfurization resulting in a substantial total consumption of the carbide and a resultant decrease of residual carbide in the slag produced.

Abstract: Self-contained device for providing chemiluminescent light comprising a light transmitting frangible inner container containing a diluent solution of an oxalate, a fluorescer and a catalyst and an outer container containing a diluent solution of a peroxide.

Abstract: A new and improved composition and method for profile modification of subterranean formations characterized by high reservoir temperatures and/or harsh brine conditions are disclosed. The new and improved profile modification agents comprise a gelable composition comprising:(a) water;(b) a water-thickening and crosslinkable amount of a water-dispersible copolymer comprising from about 30 to about 99 mol % of units derived from at least one N-sulfohydrocarbon substituted acrylamide monomer copolymerized with from about 1 to about 70 mol % of units derived from at least one other monomer bearing a carboxyl group or a carboxyl precursor group; and(c) an amount of a polyvalent metal sufficient to crosslink the polymer to form a stable gel. The profile modification agents are effective to alter the permeability of preselected portions of an underground formation by forming strong gels which are stable in harsh brine at temperatures of up to about 120.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for the froth flotation separation of value sulfide minerals from gangue iron sulfide minerals in which a novel terpolymer of copolymer of acylamide, acrylic acid and/or derivatives of acrylamide and acrylic acid is employed as a depressant for the gangue iron sulfide minerals.

Abstract: A process for the extraction of metals selected from the group consisting of zinc (II), silver (I), cadmium (II), mercury (II), nickel (II), cobalt (II), and copper (II) from an aqueous solution containing, in addition to said metals, metals selected from the group consisting of calcium (II) and magnesium (II) is disclosed. The process comprises contacting the aqueous solution having an equilibrium pH within the range of about 0.2 to about 3 with an extractant. The extractant comprises an organic-soluble dithiophosphinic acid or ammonium, alkali or alkaline earth metal salt thereof represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, aralkyl and cycloalkylaryl radicals having from about 2 to about 24 carbon atoms and X is either hydrogen or an ammonium, alkali or alkaline earth metal salt forming radical.

Abstract: An improved method of separating non-sulfide value minerals from non-sulfide ores is disclosed. The improved method includes the step of adding a depressant selective for siliceous gangue minerals and materials to a flotation slurry previously conditioned with an anionic collector. In preferred embodiments, the depressants comprise copolymers or terpolymers derived from acrylamide units and N-acrylamidoglycolic acid units. The method provides generally improved recoveries of non-sulfide value minerals at higher grade, in a reduced number of flotation steps and at reduced consumption levels of flotation reagents.

Abstract: Compositions intended to be reacted with hydrogen peroxide to produce chemiluminescent light are disclosed wherein the compositions contain an oxalate and a fluorescer comprising 9,10-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-chloroanthracene. A perylene dye may also be incorporated.

Abstract: The iron content of Bayer process streams is reduced by contacting said stream with a tertiary hydroxyl-containing polyamine.

Abstract: Novel activator and oxalate compositions are disclosed which, when combined, result in a chemiluminescent light of high light output and short duration.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of sulfonated rubrene is disclosed whereby fuming sulfuric acid is employed as the sulfonating agent. The resultant sulfonated rubrene is used as a fluorescer in water-soluble chemiluminescent mixtures e.g. in combination with a water-soluble amide of oxalic acid and hydrogen peroxide or a source of hydrogen peroxide.

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 upon impact of the device.

Abstract: Compositions intended to be reacted with hydrogen peroxide to produce chemiluminescent light are disclosed wherein the compositions contain an oxalate, a fluorescer and a soluble perylene dye.

Abstract: Aqueous suspensions of red mud are effectively removed from the Bayer process for making alumina by the addition to at least the first stage of the caustic recovery circuit of a flocculant selected from the group consisting of starch, homopolymers of acrylic acid or acrylates, copolymers of acrylic acid or acrylates containing at least 80 molar percent acrylic acid or acrylate monomers and combinations thereof and subsequent addition to later, more dilute stages in the caustic recovery circuit of a copolymer containing from about 35 to 75 molar percent of acrylic acid or acrylate and from about 65 to 25 molar percent of ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers.

Abstract: A method for the preservation of wood is disclosed whereby the wood is treated with an aqueous, alkaline solution of an alkylol group containing phenol.

Abstract: Derivatives of alkoxy, aryloxy and alkene isothiocyanates are produced by the reaction of a haloformate, an alkali, alkaline earth metal, lead or ammonium thiocyanate and a compound having the formula R.sup.1 YH wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, aryl or alkoxy, Y is oxygen, sulfur or NR.sup.2 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or R.sup.1, in the presence of a solvent or water and a catalyst.