Abstract: Storage-stable fertilizer compositions comprising aqueous solutions of zinc nitrate, ammonium nitrate and optionally, urea, in minor amounts, are provided.

Abstract: An external lubricant composition for lubricating vinyl polymers comprising a blend of:(a) from about 60 to 99 percent by weight of an alpha-olefin having;(1) an average molecular weight of from about 350 to 900,(2) a minimum congealing point of 120.degree. F. as determined by ASTM D-938,(3) a minimum iodine value of 30, and(4) a maximum Brookfield viscosity at 257.degree. F. of 100 centipoises; and(b) from about 1 to 40 percent by weight of an oxidized low molecular weight polyethylene having an average molecular weight of less than about 5,000. The invention also relates to vinyl polymers, such as polyvinyl chloride, containing such external lubricants.

Abstract: High purity tetrahydrocarbylammonium tetrahydridoborates are prepared under anhydrous conditions by reacting tetrahydrocarbylammonium salts with at least 8% molar excess of an alkali metal hydroxide in the presence of ethanol to produce the corresponding tetrahydrocarbylammonium hydroxides and alkali metal salts, removing the alkali metal salts and adding an alkali metal borohydride to the solution to produce the corresponding tetrahydrocarbylammonium tetrahydridoborates and alkali metal hydroxides.

Abstract: Certain polyacetylenes exhibit reversible color changes at transition temperatures in the range -180.degree. to 220.degree. C., wherein the thermochromic cycles can be repeated many times with no apparent degradation and little change in spectroscopic properties.These thermochromic polyacetylenes are useful in temperature-indicator and indicia-display device applications.A process for laser-beam recording of images is described employing a thermochromic polyacetylene, in which the hysteresis properties of the polyacetylene can be suitably altered allowing for selectively storing or erasing the formed image.

Abstract: Improved organic stripping compositions useful in removing polymeric organic substances, such as photoresists, from aluminized inorganic substrates, which comprise one or more organic sulfonic acids, such as linear dodecylbenzene-sulfonic acid, toluenesulfonic acid and phenolsulfonic acid, one or more organic solvents and, optionally, phenol. A hydrogen fluoride complex is incorporated into the composition comprising HF at about 5 to 300 pm by weight of fluoride per weight of composition and at least about 0.1 mols per mol of HF of a complexing agent, such as morpholine or dimethyl formamide, having a nitrogen with an unshared electron pair. The hydrogen fluoride complex reduces aluminum corrosion during stripping even after repeated use at high temperature as is common in industrial semiconductor photoresist stripping.

Abstract: Improved multi-layered laminates having at least one layer of a polyamide such as polyepsiloncaprolactam containing an excess of terminal amine groups and at least one layer, opposing the polyamide layer, containing a polymer having pendent carboxylic acid groups, their salts, carbonates, or acid anhydrides.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic gas generating composition comprising a fuel and an oxidizer, the composition upon combustion generating a gas and a non-gaseous composition comprising a metallic salt or oxide, the metallic salt or oxide being a highly flowable liquid at the flame temperature of the composition upon combustion, and a viscosity modifier which is present in an amount to render the liquid substantially non-flowable at the flame temperature. Also disclosed is a method of inflating an inflatable device, such as a vehicle safety restraint, comprising the step of substantially completely inflating the device with the gaseous composition products of combustion of the pyrotechnic composition, whereby the metallic salt or oxide is substantially prevented from entering the device.

Abstract: The invention is cyanomethyl alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 trithiocarbonates which are effective in controlling adult dipterous insects.

Abstract: Direct reaction of anilines with olefins occurs at elevated temperature in solution containing dissolved complex of the aniline and an eighth group metal, especially rhodium. The products are N-alkylanilines and alkylquinolines.

Abstract: A process for separating the constituents of azeotropic mixtures of acetone and other lower ketones from lower halogenated hydrocarbons. Water is added to the azeotropic mixture of acetone and the lower halogenated hydrocarbon for breaking up of the azeotrope, and the halogenated halohydrocarbon is distilled off.

Abstract: A process for oxidizing ketones with hydrogen peroxide. The ketone is contacted with the hydrogen peroxide in a buffered solution in the presence of an arsenic containing catalyst. This process can lead to lactones directly from cyclic ketones.

Abstract: Structurally defined continuous metal strips are formed by forcing molten metal onto the surface of a moving chill body under pressure through a slotted nozzle located in close proximity to the surface of the chill body. The surface of the chill body (chill surface) whereon casting of the strips takes place has a contoured surface, i.e. it is provided with structurally defined protruberances and/or indentations, which are faithfully replicated by the formed strip, the thickness of the strip being substantially uniform throughout, regardless of whether it replicates a level area of the chill surface or a raised or indented area.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for bringing into proximity and connecting a quench stack and monomer ring for the melt spinning of synthetic polymer fibers. These members are brought into proximity through use of a reel assembly and are connected by means of a clamping device. The clamp, which is mounted on the quench stack, features a drawpiece comprising a rod. The rod is curved into a "U" shape, the base of which engages with a keeper element and the legs of which describe a circle bend prior to terminating in a threaded shank for mounting to the clamp.

Abstract: An improved multifilament polyethylene terephthalate yarn is prepared by first applying to the yarn a liquid composition comprising hexadecyl stearate, refined coconut oil, ethoxylated tallow amine, ethoxylated lauryl alcohol, sodium salt of alkylarylsulfonate, dinonyl-sodium-sulfosuccinate, and a mineral oil, and then applying to the yarn a liquid composition which is an oil-in-water emulsion, the oil portion of which comprises coconut oil, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, and phosphated polyoxyethylated tridecyl alcohol neutralized with potassium hydroxide. The yarn is preferably used in tire cords for the construction of pneumatic passenger tires and results in excellent adhesion of tire cord to rubber.

Abstract: Glassy alloys containing iron, cobalt and nickel plus molybdenum and/or tungsten, together with low boron content, are disclosed. The glassy alloys of the invention consist essentially of about 5 to 10 atom percent boron, about 5 to 15 atom percent molybdenum and/or tungsten and the balance essentially iron, cobalt and nickel plus incidental impurities. Each of the iron group metals must be present in an amount of at least about 5 atom percent. The glassy alloys evidence hardness values of at least about 1000 Kg/mm.sup.2, ultimate tensile strengths of at least about 350 Kpsi and crystallization temperatures of at least about 445.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel glassy metal alloys and the brazing of metal parts employing a homogeneous ductile filler metal foil of these alloys is disclosed. The glassy metal alloys have a composition consisting essentially of 5 to 40 atom percent nickel, 15 to 20 atom percent phosphorus with the balance being copper and incidental impurities. These alloys can be produced in the form of foil useful for brazing metal articles, particularly articles composed of copper and copper alloys.

Abstract: An improved tension-relieving apparatus for a shoulder belt of a vehicle safety belt system includes: a housing, a shoulder belt support, a locking means, a force transmitting means and an actuating means. The housing has an approximately U-shape including a back wall and two sidewalls. The shoulder belt support extends between the sidewalls of the housing. The shoulder belt moves partially around the shoulder belt support as the shoulder belt is unwound from the retractor and rewound into the retractor. The locking means is disposed adjacent to the shoulder belt support. The locking means includes a clamp pivotably disposed within the housing and extending between the sidewalls of the housing. The clamp, in its locking position, prevents movement of the shoulder belt around the shoulder belt support. The force transmitting means is mounted in the housing adjacent to the locking means and moves the clamp between its locking position and its unlocking position.

Abstract: When saturated with boron trifluoride, certain polyhydric alcohols form adducts which catalyze reactions for which boron trifluoride is catalytic. The adduct is recovered from the reaction mixture and recycled, greatly reducing boron and fluoride values in the product and in any effluent. Examples include propylation of toluene in the presence of a recycled adduct of boron trifluoride with mannitol or sorbitol.

Abstract: An improved process and device are described, for monitoring time-temperature histories of perishable articles, utilizing an inactive form of a diacetylene compound, incapable of undergoing a color change upon thermal annealing, but capable of conversion to an active form upon contacting an activating vapor. The active form is capable of undergoing a color change upon thermal annealing, as a result of solid state polymerization wherein the resulting color change is representative of the time-temperature history of thermal annealing. Specific active and inactive forms of diacetylenes useful in the improved process and device are also described.

Abstract: Gas supply device employing a seal means which on activation of the device serves as a diffuser through which the gas passes from the source to the point of use.