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: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a bonded particulate article by admixing particulate material with a binder system, the binder system being formed by admixing a polyol comprising a water soluble amylaceous hydrolyzate with a heterocyclic compound comprising the reaction product of glyoxal, urea, and formaldehyde, alone, or in further combination with ethylene glycol, with a solvent, and with an acid effective to control the rate of cross-linking between said polyol and said heterocyclic compound; forming the admixture in a shape and curing the shape to a bonded article.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a bonded particulate article by admixing particulate material with a binder system, the binder system being formed by admixing a polyol selected from the group comprising a saccharide, a saccharide polymer, and a glyco protein with a heterocyclic compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, aryl of from 6 to 12 carbon atoms, alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or substituted alkyl of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms wherein the substituting group is hydroxy, alkoxy of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkoxy of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cyano, carboxy, carbalkoxy of from 1 to 7 carbon atoms or carbamoyl, or when R.sup.1 is --C.sub.x H.sub.2x --, R.sup.2 is --C.sub.x H.sub.

Abstract: Metal base composites are provided by electro-depositing on conductive core filaments a thin, firmly-adherent, uniform layer of a metal, the bond strength between the core and the deposited metal being such that when the unbonded coated filament is bent, as in knitting and weaving, the coating may fracture, but it will not peel off. The filaments are together, preferably in a substantially parallel aligned manner, with a metal or metal alloy matrix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrodes having fibers which provide large surface areas, high bond strength between the core fibers and metallic coatings thereon, and efficient electrical connections; electro-chemical cells including such electrodes; and processes for forming and utilizing the electrodes and cells of the invention.

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: Metallic filaments, esp., metal-coated fibers, are surface treated by a combination of silane and poly (vinyl acetate) and exhibit improved processability when used in the form of filaments, yarns or tows in knitting and weaving machines, and produce composites with thermosetting organic polymers, having enhanced physical properties.

Abstract: A process for making a fully or a partially stabilized zirconia is disclosed. The process comprises making an aqueous solution of zirconium sulfate in admixture with an inorganic or organic water soluble salt of one or more metals selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra, Sc, Y, La, Ac, Ce, Hf, Th and Al. The aqueous solution is atomized into a solvent at least partially miscible with water with the solvent being agitated during the addition of the solution. The coprecipitated metal salt formed is separated from the solvent, washed with inert solvent or solvents, dried, and calcined.

Abstract: 1,3,5-Tris(1-isocyanatomethylethyl)benzene is disclosed as a component in coating formulations and the like.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for metal plating fibers in which an array of tensioning rollers and contact rollers insure a direct tight path for the fiber and facilitate rapid replacement of the contact rollers when necessary.

Abstract: Silver or palladium metals are selectively extracted from aqueous sulfuric acid solution by contacting the solution with a water-immiscible organic solvent extraction solution comprising a tertiary phosphine sulfide compound; separating the resulting silver- or palladium- phosphine sulfide complex from the aqueous solution; and recovering the silver or palladium metal from the complex by suitable stripping means.

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: The present invention relates to the selective extraction of rhenium metal from aqueous sulfuric acid solutions. More particularly, it relates to the selective extraction of rhenium metal from sulfuric acid leach solutions, resulting from the leaching of spent petroleum reforming catalysts, by the use of tertiary phosphine oxide extraction compounds.

Abstract: A process for preparing a blown film having both a texturized surface and a fibrous web reinforcement without special processing to produce such features and the blown film per se are disclosed wherein a polymer composition comprising a major amount of one or more polymers selected from acrylonitrile and olefin polymers and an effective amount of a polytetrafluoroethylene emulsion in the form of an assisted melt obtained using a polymer solvent alone or a combination of a major proportion of polymer solvent and a minor proportion of a melt assistant is extruded through a film-forming die directly into a solidification zone pressurized with vapor of polymer solvent and/or melt assistant under conditions which produce a foamed structure and biaxially orienting said structure while it remains within said solidification zone.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of N-allyl-O-alkyl thionocarbamates is disclosed which comprises reacting in an aqueous solvent and in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst a thiocyanate salt, and an allyl halide to form an allyl isothiocyanate and then reacting said allyl isothiocyanate in the presence of certain catalysts with an alcohol.

Abstract: A method for removing halogenated hydrocarbons from water is disclosed. The method comprises contacting said aqueous solution with a phosphine oxide either alone or on a solid support.

Abstract: An improvement in the process for the preparation of N-allyl-O-alkyl thionocarbamates by the reaction of an allyl isothiocyanate with an alcohol is disclosed which comprises the use of a catalyst of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are individually selected from alkyl or aryl or a mixture thereof, M represents a metal from Group III B, IV B, or V B of the Periodic Table of the Elements, and n is the integer 0 or 1; provided that the sum of n.sub.1, n.sub.2, n.sub.3, n.sub.4, and n.sub.5 equals the valance of said metal M.

Abstract: A process for the extraction of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions is disclosed. The process comprises contacting said aqueous solution with an organic solution comprising at least one tertiary phosphine oxide and a high boiling organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for the recovery of mineral values by froth flotation in an aqueous medium employing a novel frother. Frothers prepared by Michael addition between alpha, beta-unsaturated ethylenic compounds and either alcohols, amines or mercaptans or by the condensation of HCN, aldehydes/ketones with either alcoholics, amines or mercaptans have been found to be effective in the froth flotation system and capable of reducing the required collector consumption.

Abstract: Cobalt(II)-bearing aqueous solutions may be treated with an extractant comprising an organic-soluble phophinic acid, or a salt thereof, to separate the cobalt(II) from the aqueous solution. Typical extraction techniques compatible with the instant process include liquid-liquid extraction employing either mixer settlers or columns, packed beds of supported extractants as in ion exchange, liquid membrane extraction and selective supported membrane extraction.