Abstract: Normally solid copolymers of a fluorinated vinyl monomer and a perfluorinated vinyl compound having a carboxyl and/or sulfonyl group attached directly to the perfluorinated vinyl group or indirectly through an alkyl or ether linkage have been found to be soluble in low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyl ethers, low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyls and perfluoro kerosenes, each of said solvent materials having boiling points between about 200.degree. C. and 350.degree. C. The copolymeric material dissolved in accordance with the instant invention can readily be resolidified by solvent removal and hydrolyzed or converted to the salt form to become a cation exchange material having an equivalent weight in the range of 1000 to 1600.

Abstract: Concentrated alkali metal hydroxide substantially free of alkali metal halide and other impurities is produced by the electrolysis of an alkali metal halide solution in an electrolytic cell having a dimensionally stable anode and a metal cathode separated by an electrically conductive stable selectively permeable hydrated cation ion-exchange membrane film of a fluorinated copolymer having pendant sulfonic acid groups or derivatives of such groups. The membrane film is capable of use at high temperatures and under severely corrosive chemical conditions for extended periods without degradation.

Abstract: A condensation product of naphthalenesulfonic acid and linear alkylbenzenesulfonic acid having an alkyl moiety of from about 4 to about 20 carbon atoms with formaldehyde or salt thereof is useful as a secondary emulsifier and co-emulsifier in synthetic polymer latex processes. From about 0.05 to about 5 parts by weight of the condensation product per 100 parts by weight of latex monomer is used as a secondary emulsifier and from about 0.5 to about 5 parts by weight of the condensation product per 100 parts by-weight of latex monomer is used as a co-emulsifier. Additionally, products can be prepared which have been found to be biodegradable. Use of these condensation products eliminates pollution caused by a secondary emulsifier or co-emulsifier in polymer manufacture effluent.

Abstract: An easily pumpable, liquid alkali metal silicate composition of controlled gelling characteristics comprises water, an alkali metal silicate, glyoxal optionally a Group I-III metal salt, e.g., calcium chloride and from 0.025 to 0.18 mole of hydrogen peroxide per liter of composition. This composition finds particular utility for stabilizing soil, the treated soil exhibiting enhanced load-bearing capacity.

Abstract: Electrical devices such as transformers and power capacitors are improved by the use of a dielectric fluid prepared by combining perchloroethylene having a low chlorinated ethane content with an antioxidant. This fluid has excellent resistance to decomposition over long periods of time and under severe operational conditions.

Abstract: Chromic acid production is now simplified in a process using the concentrated dichromate typically available at an intermediate stage when chromic acid is produced from chrome ore. In the process, the dichromate is treated in a three-compartment cell as, for example, after removal of the sulfate or carbonate salt evolved in the overall production process. The dichromate feed enters the center compartment of the three-compartment cell and then flows through a porous diaphragm to the anode compartment of the cell and is electrolyzed at elevated current density. Depleted feed solution may be withdrawn from the center compartment and recirculated for reuse. Concentrated, water-white alkali product is produced in the cathode compartment. The anolyte from the cell, rich in chromic acid, can be concentrated, cooled, and the chromic acid recovered. Liquid removed from chromic acid recovery can be recirculated for subsequent electrolysis, as by combination with the feed.

Abstract: Byproduct ammonium ions remaining in an aqueous solution of a water soluble glucoheptonate salt after its synthesis are reacted with the free acid form of a naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensation product to obtain an aqueous composition which does not produce an ammonia odor when introduced into aqueous media having a pH above 9. The aqueous composition can be dried to obtain a flowable powder. Both the aqueous composition and flowable powder are useful as additives in industrial products. They may be used to prolong the time of hydration of cement.

Abstract: Valuable pyridazinone intermediates to pharmaceutically useful compounds can be prepared in surprisingly high yields by the reaction of the corresponding monohydrazone with diketene, preferably in the presence of a basic catalyst. In an especially preferred embodiment, p,p'-dichlorobenzil monohydrazone and diketene are reacted in a xylene solvent in the presence of triethylamine to afford 4-acetyl-5,6-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2H-pyridazin-3-one, which can then be reacted with ethylene carbonate in the presence of potassium carbonate to afford the antihypertensive agent, 4-acetyl-5,6-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2-(2'-hydroxyethyl)-2H-pyridazine-3-one.

Abstract: Valuable pyridazinone intermediates to pharmaceutically useful compounds can be prepared in surprisingly high yields by the quinoline catalyzed reaction of the corresponding monohydrazone with an appropriately substituted acetic acid ester. In an especially preferred embodiment, p,p'-dichlorobenzil monohydrazone and methyl acetoacetate are reacted in a xylene solvent in the presence of quinoline to afford 4-acetyl-5,6-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2H-pyridazin-3-one, which can then be reacted with ethylene carbonate in the presence of potassium carbonate to afford the antihypertensive agent, 4-acetyl-5,6-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2-(2'-hydroxyethyl)-2H-pyridazin-3-one.

Abstract: The preparation of anion exchange resins having high density and capacity by bromination of particles of crosslinked vinylaromatic copolymers is described. The process is characterized in that particles of crosslinked vinyltoluene copolymers which have been swollen in a solvent are dibrominated using bromine or a bromine-releasing agent, and the brominated particles are then aminated. The product resins can be used for the extraction of metals, particularly uranium, from solutions such as ore leaching liquor.

Abstract: An air/oxygen electrode substrate for use as a cathode in alkali metal halide electrolysis processes is formed by compressing a prefused mixture of carbon black and a hydrophobic polymer such as polytetrafluoroethylene under high pressures and at a temperature in excess of the sintering temperature of the polymer and below its decomposition temperature. Optionally, the electrode may be formed having a core comprised of a metal mesh which acts to better distribute the applied voltage and to reinforce the electrode. Further, a sheet of hydrophobic backing material such as TEFLON fabric may be incorporated into the compressed mixture to increase the hydrophobic properties of the cathode. Electrocatalysts may then be deposited on the surface of the electrode substrate to produce an oxygen electrode having a significant voltage advantage over mild steel cathodes in alkali-halide electrolysis cells.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive recording sheets are prepared characterized by containing on one side thereof color former dissolved in a solvent which is one or a mixture of alkoxy diphenyl alkanes having the following structure: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are H or a straight or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and can be the same or different; R.sub.5 is a straight or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 9 carbon atoms; R.sub.6 is a straight or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; x is 0, 1 or 2; y is 1 or 2 and n is 1 or 2, with the proviso that the sum of the carbon atoms in R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 does not exceed 9 and with the further proviso that where the alkoxy diphenyl alkane is a solid to viscous liquid, at least one diluent or at least one other generally liquid solvent or mixture thereof is present. The treated side of the sheet is brought into contact with a developer.

Abstract: Reduction of silicate levels in alkali metal choride containing industrial waste streams to less than 20 ppm provides waste brine streams suitable for use in the electrolytic production of chlorine and alkali metal hydroxide.

Abstract: 5-(Beta-methylmercaptoethyl)-hydantoin is hydrolyzed at superatmospheric pressure in an autoclave by heating in a mixture of (a) a hydroxide of a monovalent cation such as lithium, sodium, potassium, ammonium or alkyl substituted ammonium and (b) a hydroxide of a divalent cation such as calcium, barium or zinc.

Abstract: Normally solid copolymers of a fluorinated vinyl monomer and a perfluorinated vinyl compound having a carboxyl and/or sulfonyl group attached directly to the perfluorinated vinyl group or indirectly through an alkyl or ether linkage have been found to be soluble in low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyl ethers, low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyls and perfluoro kerosenes, each of said solvent materials having boiling points between about 200.degree. C. and 350.degree. C. The copolymeric material dissolved in accordance with the instant invention can readily be resolidified by solvent removal and hydrolyzed or converted to the salt form to become a cation exchange material having an equivalent weight in the range of 1000 to 1600.Membrane coated cathodes can be formed using the dissolved copolymeric material and may be made by casting or coating a foraminous cathode followed by removal of the solvent to result in a continuous, pore-free coating of membrane on the cathode.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell comprises a housing (1,2) divided by a perforated generally horizontal plate (3) into an upper chamber (4) and a lower chamber (5). Bipolar electrodes (19, 21) are disposed in the upper chamber (4) above perforations (23) in the plate (3), between electrolyte inlet and outlet weirs (11, 13) for flowing electrolyte over the plate (3). The lower chamber (5) is a gas-supply chamber for passing a gas, e.g. propylene, up through the perforations (23), so as to bubble the gas through electrolyte (e.g. NaBr solution) on the plate (3) and into the upper gas-collection chamber (4). A reactor may be formed by stacking several cells with their electrolyte flows in cascade. The cell is particularly suitable for electro-organic syntheses involving a gaseous reactant.

Abstract: A dental gypsum composition having good pourable consistency and controlled mixing and setting characteristics comprising a mixture of calcium sulfate hemihydrate (calcined gypsum), a condensation product of formaldehyde with a cyclic hydrocarbon containing sulfonic acid groups, and magnesium aluminum silicate. When dispersed in water and cured, this composition provides set products having improved hardness and strength properties.

Abstract: An anticorrosive coating composition comprising particulate metal, a chromic acid constituent, at least one organic liquid substance and a pH modifier if necessary, in which a part of the chromic acid constituent is replaced with boric acid component, is disclosed. Resulting coatings over metal substrates display excellent corrosion-resistant properties in fresh water environments as well as in salt water environments.

Abstract: Normally solid copolymers of a fluorinated vinyl monomer and a perfluorinated vinyl compound having a carboxyl and/or sulfonyl group attached directly to the perfluorinated vinyl group or indirectly through an alkyl or ether linkage have been found to be soluble in low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyl ethers, low molecular weight polymers of perhalogenated alkyls and perfluoro kerosenes, each of said solvent materials having boiling points between about 200.degree. C. and 350.degree. C. The copolymeric material dissolved in accordance with the instant invention can readily be resolidified by solvent removal and hydrolyzed or converted to the salt form to become a cation exchange material having an equivalent weight in the range of 1000 to 1600.When these cation exchange materials in the salt form become damaged or contaminated during operation, for example in an electrochemical cell, they may now be reclaimed rather than discarded.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrode for use in electrochemical processes wherein a metal substrate made of a valve metal mesh such as titanium carries a semiconductive intermediate coating consisting of tin and antimony oxides laid down upon the valve metal mesh in a series of layers and an electrocatalytically active top coating of an oxide of manganese, applied in a series of layers or by electroplating and subsequently baked in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature in the range of 380.degree. to 420.degree. C.