Abstract: Disclosed are selected 3-trichloromethyl-5-cyclic amine-1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds. These compounds can be applied to or spread upon soil by themselves or in inert carriers or with nitrogen-containing fertilizers to inhibit ammonium nitrification in the soil.

Abstract: Disclosed are 1-halo- and 1-lower alkoxy-4-trichloromethylphthalazines as novel compositions of matter and their use as fungicides or insecticides or both.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected biuret derivatives of 3-trihalomethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a CCl.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, separately, are either hydrogen or a lower alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 8 carbon atoms; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are either hydrogen or a lower alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 8 carbon atoms or an acyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, with the proviso that either R.sub.4 or R.sub.5, or both, must be a hydrogen.

Abstract: A gas separation assembly for an electrolytic cell having a gas-evolving electrode and a total cell current density above 2500 amperes per square feet of internal horizontal cell area is disclosed. The assembly includes a gas collector within the gas-evolving electrode and a disengager with less than 0.13 square feet of internal, horizontal, cross-sectional disengaging area per kiloampere of total cell current.

Abstract: A method of assembling progressing cavity pump of the Moineau type having a helically externally threaded rotor coacting with an internally helically threaded stator. In a Moineau pump where the pump casing is a singular tubular unit, the stator is normally bonded to the inside of a tubular housing with an adhesive. When such pumps are used to pump a corrosive fluid, such as caustic soda, the adhesive can be attached and the stator thus freed to rotate. To prevent the stator from rotating, studs are driven through the housing and into the stator. The location of these studs can be pre-marked by use of a suitable template. Also, the driven studs can be welded to the housing to prevent leakage or loosening.

Abstract: In a process for treating shrimp that comprises (a) soaking whole, peeled and deveined shrimp in an aqueous solution containing at least one phosphate salt; and (b) thereafter freezing said soaked shrimp to preserve the shrimp for later cooking and consumption; wherein the improvement comprises carrying out sait soaking step for sufficient time and in the presence of an effective amount of a trace metal salt selected from the group consisting of calcium salts, magnesium salts, and mixtures thereof, in order to substantially maintain the trace metal content in said shrimp, whereby said treated shrimp will have white tissue coloration and a natural tender texture after cooking.

Abstract: A method for hydrolyzing urea in aqueous solutions such as waste-water streams which comprises heating the aqueous solution containing urea in the presence of a catalytic amount of a vanadium compound for sufficient time and at sufficient temperatures to effect hydrolysis of at least a portion of the urea to ammonia and carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A high current cell-shorting switch is provided with removable bus bar tips having an enlarged beveled area of contact. A plurality of movable tapered bridge contacts are arranged along a main shaft such that upon rotation of the shaft a plurality of the bridge contacts are simultaneously driven into spanning contact with two of the bus bar tips. The main shaft is supported by pairs of split collars which can be easily separated thereby permitting removal of the main shaft and associated contacts. Upon separation, the switch contacts and bus bar tips may be easily removed for refurbishing or replacement.

Abstract: A low overvoltage cathode is disclosed which has a metal substrate plated with a porous coating of dendritic copper which is in turn plated with a low overvoltage metal alloy. The substrate is preferably copper and the low overvoltage alloy is preferably a Ni-Mo alloy.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing and dissolving soluble water treatment materials is disclosed. The apparatus has an inlet, an outlet and a housing divided by a wall into an outlet chamber in fluid communication with the outlet and a dissolving chamber in communication with the inlet. A vertically adjustable control tube device for controlling the level of water in the dissolving chamber and an outlet valve device for maintaining the water level in the outlet chamber above the outlet are provided. A support device is provided to hold a plurality of cartridges with their lower ends immersed in the water in the dissolving chamber. A high water level malfunction shut-off valve with or without an indicator can be provided and the inlet flow can be controlled by perpendicular passageways with a rotary valve therebetween. The inlet may be in a wall of the outlet chamber and be isolated from the outlet chamber by an inlet valve mechanism leading to the dissolving chamber.

Abstract: Biodegradable, alkali stable, non-ionic surfactants are disclosed which feature the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a linear, alkyl hydrocarbon radical having an average of from 16 to 18 carbon atoms; R' is methyl or ethyl; a has an average value of 9 to 15 and b has an average value of 3 to 5; the ratio of a:b being from 2.7:1 to 3.5:1.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected thiolcarbamate derivatives of 3-trihalomethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a CCl.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 group; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.3 is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. These compounds are shown to have post-emergence herbicidal properties.

Abstract: An improved method is disclosed for the preparation of trialkoxysilanols. The process involves hydrolysis of corresponding trialkoxyhalosilanes, conducted using a two-phase system in the presence of catalytic amounts of select phase transfer agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected amino ester derivatives of 3-trihalomethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a CCl.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 group; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen or a lower alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; x is from 1 to 4; and y is from 1 to 5. These compounds are shown to have herbicidal properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tetrachloro-butyl secondary phosphites which are the reaction product of 4,4,4-trichloro-1,2-epoxybutane or 2,4,4,4-tetrachlorobutanol with a phosphorus trihalide. These compounds are useful as flame retardant additives in plastic resin compositions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically measuring calcium and magnesium concentrations of less than about 500 parts per million in a liquid solution is disclosed by repeatedly automatically trapping a single sample, colorimetrically analyzing the trapped sample and displaying a corresponding calcium and magnesium concentration reading.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected 5-xanthogenato-trihalomethyl-1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a CCl.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 group and R.sub.2 is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. These compounds are shown to have post-emergence herbicidal activity.

Abstract: An improvement in an on-site foam generating apparatus which includes storage tanks for supplying the foam-forming reactants, a mixing chamber, and means for conveying the reactants through the mixing chamber. The improvement comprises means for cleaning the mixing chamber including a solvent storage tank and means for recovering the solvent within the apparatus and recycling the solvent through the chamber.

Abstract: An improved process is described for preparing defluorinated phosphate rock (DPR) granules from fluorine-containing phosphate rock.

Abstract: Described is a mixing apparatus and its use in the hydration of liquid polymers. The apparatus includes two packed mixing columns, each having two reducing couplings attached thereto to form an inlet and an outlet to each column. The outlet of the first mixing column is connected to the inlet of the second mixing column via means of a reducing passageway. The apparatus also has sources of supply for liquid polymer and water connected to the inlet of the first mixing column through metering means and injection check means. The apparatus provides controlled mixing velocity during the hydration with non-shearing agitation and without a chemical buildup.