Abstract: Liquid wood preservation formulations comprise a liquid solvent and a complex dissolved therein which is formed by the reaction of a compound containing a copper cation and an alkoxylated diamine, preferably containing at least one fatty alkyl group, such as an alkoxylated diamine wherein the alkoxylation is either ethoxylation or propoxylation.

Abstract: Chloromethane compounds including carbon tetrachloride and the chlorofluoromethane compounds, such as dichlorodifluoromethane, can be catalytically hydrodechlorinated, e.g., in the case of dichlorodifluoromethane to monochlorodifluoromethane and/or difluoromethane, by treatment with hydrogen in the presence of a transition metal carbide catalyst, for example, a Group IVB metal carbide, such as tungsten carbide, supported on an oxidic support, such as alumina, optionally with a passivating layer of ceramic, such as silicon carbide, between the oxidic support and catalyst. The catalyst preferably has a surface area of no less than about 1 m.sup.2 /gm.

Abstract: Aramid polymers, e.g., those derived from p-phenylene diamine and terephthaloyl chloride, can have their solubility properties and flame retardancy enhanced by the incorporation therein of a moiety derived from a bis(aminophenoxyphenyl) phosphine oxide, e.g., bis(3-aminophenoxy-4'-phenyl) phenylphosphine oxide.

Abstract: Bis(pentaerythritol phosphate alcohol) hydrogen phosphonate is a flame retardant compound. Such a compound can be prepared by the transesterification of a diphenyl phosphite with pentaerythritol phosphate alcohol.

Abstract: Hydrocarbyl bisphosphate compounds containing hindered aryl substituents in the phosphate groups can be formed by: (a) reacting a hindered phenol, e.g., xylenol, with a phosphorus oxytrihalide, e.g., phosphorus oxytrichloride, to form a reaction product mixture; and (b) combining the reaction product, without distillation of the product from the reaction product mixture, from (a) mixture with a hydrocarbyl diol, e.g., one containing a phenyl ring such as hydroquinone or resorcinol.

Abstract: Blends can be formed which comprise a flexible coil polymer substrate, e.g., of a poly(alkylene terephthalate), and a thermotropic, essentially liquid crystalline oligomer which comprises aromatic units and at least one linear polyalkylene spacer. These blends can be used to form fibers or molded articles.

Abstract: Polymethylaluminoxane compositions having increased solution stability in organic solvent and, in some cases, increased polymerization activity, which comprise moieties derived from an organic compound containing an electron-rich heteroatom (e.g., from Group V and/or Group VI of the Periodic Table) and a hydrocarbyl moiety. These compositions can be formed by reaction of trimethylaluminum, the organic compound, and water. They can also be formed by reaction of pre-formed polymethylaluminoxane the organic compound, which can be a hydrocarbyl group-containing compound containing an electron-rich heteroatom (e.g., oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur), either with or without an active hydrogen atom connected to the heteroatom. The organic compound, in some embodiments, has also been found to be effective in increasing the catalytic activity of modified polymethylaluminoxane which, in addition to methyl, contain C.sub.2 and higher alkyl groups for enhanced solution stability.

Abstract: Polyketones can be formed in enhanced yield by conducting the polymerization of the carbon monoxide and olefin monomers used to form the polyketone in a gas phase polymerization process in the presence of an effective amount of a liquid, non-polymerizable diluent which is effective in increasing the amount of polyketone formed over that which would be formed in the substantial absence of the diluent. Preferably, the catalyst is supported on a high surface area support (e.g., a carbon monoxide-ethylene high surface area support). Hydrogen gas can be used to reduce the molecular weight and increase the bulk density and thermal stability of the polyketone product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline polyurethane having a side chain comprising a mesogenic group, giving a clear polyurethane which does not isomerize under the influence of light. Such liquid-crystalline polyurethanes are highly suited to be used for optical data storage. The invention further relates to infrared-sensitive liquid-crystalline polyurethanes and liquid-crystalline polyurethane compositions, films containing said liquid-crystalline polyurethanes or polyurethane compositions, and a device for optical data storage containing said liquid-crystalline polyurethanes or polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: Aryloxyaluminoxanes containing the unit ##STR1## where R is unsubstituted or substituted aryl, such as phenyl or naphthyl, are useful as a cocatalysts in Ziegler-Natta and Kaminsky-type olefin polymerization catalysts. They can be formed by reaction of a source of water with an organoaluminum compound containing the desired aryloxy moiety or by reaction of preformed aluminoxane with an organic compound, such as a phenol, containing such a moiety.

Abstract: A process for forming 1-phenylvinyl-1-phosphonic acid utilizes reacting a mixture of phosphorus trihalide, such as phosphorus trichloride, and acetophenone with water, under conditions in which the water is gradually added to the mixture with cooling to form a reaction mixture, which can be sparged of excess acetophenone with aqueous acid while under vacuum, comprising the 1-phenylvinyl-1-phosphonic acid. This product can be recovered from the reaction mixture by recrystallization from aqueous mineral acid, such as hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: Random and block copolyesters which are liquid crystalline can be formed containing: (a) alkoxy-substituted para-phenylene terephthalate groups (i.e., derived from an analogously substituted hydroquinone reagent); and (b) alkylene-terephthalate groups (e.g., where the alkylene moiety contains 2 to 10 carbon atoms).

Abstract: The metal (for example, copper) to base material adhesion in an additive printed wiring board is improved by contacting the base material with a solution containing a ureidosilane, preferably also comprising a disilyl crosslinking agent, followed by drying the solution to remove solvent, before contacting the base material with an activating agent for an electroless deposition step. Heating of the board, after the deposition of the metal, for example by baking in an oven or in an autoclave, gives the highest level of adhesion between metal and base material.

Abstract: A process for reforming a hydrocarbon which comprises treating the hydrocarbon, while at elevated temperature, with a transition metal catalyst while in the presence of an effective amount of gaseous oxygen to improve the selectivity of the catalyst to aromatic formation and reduce the hydrogenolysis activity of the catalyst. The transition metal may be tungsten, and the transition metal catalyst may be supported on an oxidic support, optionally with a ceramic passivation layer lying between the support and the transition metal catalyst. The amount of gaseous oxygen used may be from about 50 ppm to about 5000 ppm, based upon the weight of the hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and propylene, which is substantially free of ester and ether linkages, is formed by the catalyzed reaction of carbon monoxide and propylene in a ketone solvent medium (e.g., acetone). Acid end groups can be introduced if a mixture of water and ketone is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a twisted nematic film comprising a non-crosslinked liquid-crystalline polymer having a Tg above 75.degree. C. and a rotational viscosity (.gamma.) of less than 5000 Pascal.seconds (Pa.s) between Tg and Tni. Such twisted nematic films are used in displays. The invention further relates to methods for the preparation of these twisted nematic films, to the use of said twisted nematic films for optical data storage and in writable compact disks and to a display device comprising such a twisted film.

Abstract: In a Fabry-Perot etalon or interferometer the metal mirrors are each provided with a dielectric coating on the side facing away from the enclosed gap. The dielectric coating leads to the advantage of peak transmittance being improved without the finesse being adversely affected. The dielectric coating is transparent for the wavelength (.lambda.) used and, preferably, has a thickness of about 0.25.lambda./n, n being the refractive index of the dielectric coating material. The coating, preferably, is of a material having a high index of refraction, examples thereof including zirconium dioxide, titanium dioxide, zinc sulfide, or zinc selenide.

Abstract: .alpha.-aminonitrile compounds derived from a fatty alkyl alkylene diamine containing two reactible amino functionalities are disclosed which are of the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty alkyl, R.sub.1 is alkylene, R.sub.2 is aryl, and R.sub.3 is alkyl, aryl, or hydrogen.

Abstract: .alpha.-aminonitrile compounds derived from a fatty alkyl alkylene diamine containing two reactible amino functionalities are disclosed which are of the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty alkyl, R.sub.1 is alkylene, R.sub.2 is alkyl, and R.sub.3 is alkyl or hydrogen.

Abstract: .alpha.-aminonitrile compounds derived from a fatty alkyl alkylene diamine containing two reactible amino functionalities are disclosed which are of the formula ##STR1## where R is C.sub.12 -C.sub.22 fatty alkyl, R.sub.1 is alkylene, R.sub.2 is aryl, and R.sub.3 is aryl or hydrogen.