Abstract: A process for removing contaminants such as phenolic-containing dusts and mists from an inert gaseous process stream by contacting the gaseous stream with an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide solution whereby the contaminants react with the alkali metal hydroxide to produce alkali metal salts of the contaminant compounds and produce water soluble contaminant salts.

Abstract: A combination electrolysis cell gasket member and membrane holding member suitable for use in an electrolytic cells of the filter press type including a solid structure in a picture frame type configuration having an inside and outside perimeter surface, said solid structure having a groove in the outside perimeter surface forming a U-shaped member when viewed in cross section and adapted for holding the edges of a sheet-like member therein. Aqueous alkali metal chloride solution may be electrolyzed in the electrolytic cell.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring heat flow from a surface, including a heat flow measuring device for measuring heat flow from a surface; a structure for applying a relatively constant and repeatable force on the heat flow measuring device contacting the surface; a free standing support for supporting the heat flow measuring device and the force applying structure, and an infrared pyrometer for measuring the temperature of the surface.

Abstract: A novel anion exchange material comprising substantially crystalline inorganic mixed metal hydroxides and mixed metal hydrated oxides exhibiting anion exchange properties at temperatures up to about 150.degree. C. and a method of preparing the same is disclosed. The anion exchanger composition is prepared by coprecipitating hydroxides or hydrated oxides of metal elements such as aluminum and titanium and then drying the mixed metal hydroxides or hydrated oxides.

Abstract: A thermally stable ceramic and/or metal coated carbonaceous fiber batting, fiber tow, yarn or fabric which maintains loft, has some degree of resiliency and some degree of stability in the presence of various concentrations of oxygen at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A thermal insulating and/or sound absorbing structure comprising a batting of resilient, elongatable, non-flammable non-linear carbonaceous fibers, said fibers having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1, an aspect ratio greater than 10:1 and an LOI value greater than 40.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell comprising an anode composed of a molten mixture of non-lithium alkali metals, a cathode comprising an electrically conductive carbonaceous material and an electrolyte comprising an electrolyte salt and a non-aqueous solvent.

Abstract: A non-flammable light weight non-carcinogenic asbestos-like thermal insulation and flame barrier structure comprising at least one layer of carbonaceous fibers and a suitable binder, said carbonaceous fibers being non-linear and having a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1, an aspect ratio of greater then 10:1 and an LOI value of greater than 40.

Abstract: A yarn which is a blend of from 98.01% by weight of a conventional textile fiber or filament and from 2 to about 0.09% by weight of a non-linear anti-static carbonaceous filament or fiber.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring heat flow from a surface, including a heat flow measuring device for measuring heat flow from a surface; a structure for applying a relatively constant and repeatable force on the heat flow measuring device contacting the surface; and a free standing support for supporting the heat flow measuring device and the force applying structure.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a composite material matrix of a synthetic or natural resin with a reinforcement of a multiplicity of lightweight, resilient shaped reforming elongatable, non-linear, non-flammable carbonaceous fibers. The fibers preferably have a sinusoidal or coil-like shape, a reversible deflection ratio of greater than 1.2:1 and an aspect ratio (1/d) greater than 10:1. The fiber-reinforced composite material of the present invention possess excellent impact resistance properties.

Abstract: A flame retardant polymeric foam having a flame retarding amount of heat set carbonaceous fibers derived from stabilized acrylic fibers or pitch based fibers, said fibers having an LOI value greater than 40.

Abstract: A fiber product comprising a core of a flexible, non-flammable carbonaceous polymeric fibers having an aspect ratio greater than 10:1, and a non-electrically conductive fluorinated surface.

Abstract: An electrolysis flat plate cell frame separating device for changing out one or more cells, gaskets and/or membranes from a stack in a flat plate membrane cell electrolyzer without having to shift other cells one at a time and a method of use.

Abstract: An antislosh, flame arresting structure for use in or with containers holding flammable fluids comprising a multiplicity of heat set carbonaceous fibers having an LOI value greater than 40 in an amount effective for preventing sloshing of the fluids and capable of arresting a flame front.

Abstract: A water-insoluble pigment comprising a complex of an anion exchange material with a layered crystal structure and a water-soluble dye is disclosed. The anion exchange material may be represented by the general formula[M.sup.+2 Q.sup.+3 (OH).sub.5-x ](A.sup.-1).sub.d (A.sup.-2).sub.e (A.sup.-3).sub.f (A.sup.-4).sub.g.nH.sub.2 Owhere M is a metal element or elements each with a positive valence of 2; Q is a metal element or elements each with a positive valence of 3; A.sup.-1, A.sup.-2, A.sup.-3, and A.sup.-4 are each one or more exchangeable anions each having a negative valence of 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively; and n, x, d, e, f and g are real numbers greater than or equal to zero and satisfy the following:0<x.ltoreq.1d+2e+3f+4g=x0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.

Abstract: A clear brine fluid composition for use in servicing wells in the oil and gas industry comprising a solution of a zinc halide and a calcium halide in water having a density lying in the range of about 15 to about 22 ppg, a measured alkalinity lying in the range of about 0 up to about 1 normal and a measured zinc to calcium mole ratio lying in the range of about 1 to about 3.

Abstract: The invention provides a non-flammable non-linear elongatable carbonaceous fiber having a reversible deflection of greater than 1.2:1 and an aspect ratio of greater than 10:1 which may be formed into a resilient structure and the method of preparing said fiber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system apparatus and method for on site analysis and identification of the last contents of a container such as tank cars and tank trucks. A sample of gas from the container containing a vaporous sample compound to be analyzed is passed to a gas chromatograph for analyzing the vaporous compound of interest and the data from the gas chromatograph is automatically transferred to a computer controller and data processor, and the data collected by the computer is compared to known standards of a previously identified known vaporous products.

Abstract: A device for mounting an accelerometer thereon including a base plate with an annular portion integral with the plate on one side and an elongated portion integral with the plate on the other side. The elongated portion mounts to an apparatus such as a motor or pump and the annular portion attaches to a housing member such as a conduit for enclosing the accelerometer. The base plate contains a threaded opening for receiving a threaded stud attached to an accelerometer. The accelerometer is enclosed from the environment and protected from corrosive elements or weather conditions.