Abstract: A method of metallizing materials by coating a substrate material with a hydrophilic composite material; electrolessly metal plating the hydrophilic composite material with a metal to render the surface conductive; followed by electroplating a metal onto the conductive surface. The method can, for example, be utilized to produce metallized foams, embossing plates for reproduction of grains and textures, and decorative coatings for substrate materials.
Abstract: A method of treating stored coal to prevent dusting and reduce moisture penetration of the coal, comprising forming a hardened crust of a hydrated calcium sulfate containing composition over the exposed surface of the coal pile. The calcium sulfate product produced from the fluid bed combustion of coal in the presence of limestone is particularly useful.
Abstract: Plaque formation can be inhibited by contacting teeth with the compounds formed by reacting a long chain aliphatic alkylene amine and trimetaphosphoric acid. The antiplaque inhibitors can be incorporated in a variety of oral preparations, including dental creams, mouthwashes, and the like.