Abstract: Aminoethylsilanes of the following formula: ##STR1## AMINOETHYLSILOXANES HAVING THE STRUCTURAL UNITS ##STR2## IN WHICH R' represents an aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, R" represents an alkyl or oxalkyl radical or the phenyl radical, and a can be equal to 0 or 1 and x equal to 0 or 1 or 2; a process for preparing such aminoethylsilane or aminoethylsiloxane which comprises contacting a beta-halogenethylsilane of the formula: ##STR3## A SILOXANE WITH THE RECURRENT STRUCTURAL UNIT ##STR4## WHEREIN R' is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, R" is an alkyl, oxyalkyl or phenyl radical, Y is a halogen atom, a is O or 1 and with ammonia at a temperature between 50 and 120.degree. C.

Abstract: A graft polymer of polyvinylidene fluoride wherein the polyvinylidene fluoride has grafted thereon a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated compound and a process for preparing such graft polymer by contacting polyvinylidene fluoride with a monomer of an ethylenically unsaturated compound in the presence of a radical forming catalyst while the polyvinylidene fluoride is maintained in the solid phase under conditions for polymerization of the ethylenically unsaturated compound.

Abstract: An adjustable time fuse includes an electrolytic cell with the anode and cathode connectible in two circuits with opposite polarity and a battery connected in the circuits. One of the circuits causes an element of the electrolyte to be deposited on one of the electrodes to activate the cell and the other causes the same element to be removed from the electrode. When this element is completely removed, the internal resistance of the cell increases rapidly. This increase in resistance triggers a thyristor to allow a condenser to discharge through a primer to produce the desired action.

Abstract: A powder lacquer composition comprising a hydroxyl group containing polyester resin which is solid at room temperature and, as a crosslinking agent, a titanium chelate which is solid at room temperature.

Abstract: Halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates corresponding to the formula ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen or a methyl group and X represents chlorine and/or bromine, are provided as well as a process for producing such compounds. The compounds are useful for the formation of polymers and copolymers and as a cross-linking agents. Also included in the invention are the polymers and copolymers based on the above-described halogen-containing bis-acrylates and bis-methacrylates, methods for the production of said polymers and the use of said polymers as flame proofing agents, etc.

Abstract: Method of preparing 1,1-difluoroethylene from 1,1-difluoroethane by photochlorinating 1,1-difluoroethane to 1,1-difluoro-1-chloroethane and immediately thereafter reacting the reaction products of the photochlorination at temperatures between 550 and 750.degree. C. without isolation of the 1,1-difluoro-1-chloroethane.

Abstract: Tetrahaloxylene diesters of formulas 1 and 2: ##STR1## wherein R= hydrogen or a methyl group, and each X is bromo, with the proviso that some of the X's can be chloro. The compounds are useful as flame retardants for plastics.

Abstract: A priming system for propellants having thermal decomposition points above 180.degree. C. comprising:A. an ignition charge; andB. a booster charge of solid explosive compound containing one or more --NO.sub.2 groups and/or --N.dbd.N end groups and having a deflagration point above 200.degree. C., said booster charge containing an initiating explosive in an amount between 10% and 60% by weight;The amount of the ignition charge A being between 2 and 20 weight % of the booster charge B.

Abstract: A rotary power element has a compressed-gas generator having a liquid for actuation of a rotary drive element. The liquid for actuation of the drive element is sealed within a pipe by bursting elements. In a preferred embodiment the pipe is curved into a coil surrounded by an external supporting sleeve.

Abstract: A metallurgical vessel having a tap hole containing a plug comprised of a hardened composition comprising a granular inorganic oxidic material other than glass powder and 1 to 30 weight percent, based on the weight of said material, of glass powder, especially a composition additionally containing a hardenable thermo- or cold-setting phenolic resin, which composition does not disintegrate at high temperatures and retains compressive strength.

Abstract: A process for adjusting the adhesive force or strength of a plasticizer-containing, partially acetalized polyvinyl alcohol film to inorganic glasses to the pummel adhesion values required for a given application involves the addition of at least one silane while the resin is processed into a film by conventional methods in predetermined amounts. The suitable silanes include:(a) a silicon-functional silane or a mixture of various silicon-functional silanes for reducing the adhesive force; or(b) a silicon-organofunctional silane or a mixture of silicon-organofunctional silanes for increasing the adhesive force; or(c) a mixture of at least one silicon-functional silane with at least one silicon-organofunctional silane.

Abstract: A projectile with at least one longitudinally extending recess emanating from the rear end of the projectile and a rearwardly open sleeve having at least one pyrotechnical charge arranged therein. The sleeve is disposed within the recess and is arranged to be retained in the recess during and after the firing of the projectile. To enable retention of the sleeve, there is provided a pressure relief of propellant gases in the recess and/or abutments of the projectile and/or holding arrangements provided on the sleeve.

Abstract: A sabot projectile including a sabot, a subcaliber projectile and a hood arranged in front of the sabot and surrounding at least a part of the projectile. The hood is coupled to the sabot and/or the projectile and is separable therefrom. The sabot is provided with at least one bore extending in the longitudinal direction and arranged for exposure to propellant gases upon firing of the sabot projectile from the barrel of a weapon and for directing the propellant gases onto the hood for accelerating the hood relative to the projectile while the sabot projectile is within the barrel of the weapon.

Abstract: A process for preparing an .alpha.-substituted cyanoacetic acid alkyl ester which comprises contacting an unsaturated nitrile of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group andR.sup.3 is CH.sub.2, CHCH.sub.3, CHCN, CHC.sub.6 H.sub.5 or C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 with an alcohol of the formulaROH IIwhereinR is a primary, secondary or tertiary saturated alkyl moiety of 1 to 20 carbon atoms and carbon monoxide in the presence of Co.sub.2 (CO).sub.8 and an .alpha.-substituted pyridine in the absence of hydrogen at an elevated temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A heat hardenable powder coating composition comprising a carboxyl group containing polyester resin and a polyepoxide compound and a catalyst said catalyst being a titanium and/or zirconium chelate which is solid at room temperature.

Abstract: A cartridge case and a process for the production thereof wherein the cartridge case includes an elongated tubular member and a separate bottom part. The separate bottom part is insertable in said elongated tubular member such that at least a portion of the wall surfaces of said bottom part and said tubular member contact one another and at least one of said separate bottom part and said elongated tubular member in the region of the wall surfaces to be contacted is provided with transfer elements. The transfer element means are responsive to ultrasonic energy for joining said bottom part and said elongated tubular member together such that a cartridge case is formed especially utilizable as a shot cartridge case.

Abstract: An improvement in the method of preparing a linear polycondensate of high molecular weight wherein a precondensate is initially formed and thereafter subjected to a one-step melt condensation in a vacuum while cleavage products are removed therefrom, the reaction mass being exposed in a thin layer by means of a stirrer to the reaction conditions, the improvement residing in employing as the precondensate a molten precondensate having an average condensation degree of at least 3, said precondensate being introduced into the melt condensation zone continuously while the cleavage products are driven off at the particular optimum, product-specific condensation temperature, the contents of the melt condensation zone being subjected to the action of a rotary stirrer until the melt has a melt viscosity of 1000 to 15000 poises and continuously withdrawing molten polycondensate in accordance with the speed of the reaction.

Abstract: A process for preparing 1,1-difluoroethane by contacting acetylene with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of an aluminum fluoride containing catalyst, the hydrofluorination being carried out at a temperature between 150 and 350.degree. C. employing a residence time of one to 60 seconds. The catalyst employed is one prepared by imbibing gamma or eta aluminum oxide with a solution of a bismuth salt and a manganese salt. The so-imbibed catalyst is heated at a temperature between 150 and 250.degree. C. initially in a nitrogen atmosphere and then, after complete drying, in a mixture of air employing increasing concentrations of hydrogen fluoride up to 100 percent hydrogen fluoride atmosphere. The finished catalyst contains:0.1 to 20 weight percent of bismuth,0.1 to 10 weight percent of manganese,20 to 38 weight percent of aluminum,32 to 60 weight percent of fluorine,The balance consisting essentially of oxygen.

Abstract: A camouflage impregnating agent comprising a silver salt dissolved in an alcoholic solution of an alkyl trialkoxysilane; a process for camouflaging an oxidic surface by applying thereto a camouflage impregnating agent comprising a silver salt dissolved in an alcoholic solution of an alkyl trialkoxysilane.

Abstract: A process of preparing polyvinyl chloride by the polymerization of monomeric material consisting essentially of vinyl chloride in an aqueous medium containing a suspension vehicle, catalyst for the polymerization, and at least one additive such as stabilizers, lubricants, fillers and pigments. Free-flowing polyvinyl chloride is obtained by dissolving ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer in the vinyl chloride before beginning the polymerization.