Abstract: An emulsion explosive comprising substantially an immiscible discontinuous oxidizer-phase dispersed throughout a continuous fuel phase with a modifier comprising hydrophilic and lipophilic moieties wherein the hydrophilic moiety comprises a carboxylic acid group or a group capable of hydrolyzing to a carboxylic acid, the lipophilic moiety is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain, and wherein the emulsion composition pH is above 4.5.

Abstract: A transhydrogenation process for the conversion of alkanes to alkenes with high yields and extended catalyst life between regenerations comprises the pssing of an alkane combined with a suitable hydrogen acceptor over a catalyst bed, subject to the conditions that(a) the pressure is from 0-4 atmospheres (gauge);(b) the hydrogen acceptor is present to the extent of from 5-30% by volume;(c) the temperature of the catalyst is from 400.degree.-600.degree. C.; and(d) the temperature of the catalyst is raised during the process at a rate of from 1-15 deg. C/hr.The catalyst is preferably a chromia on alumina type.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: A, B, D and E are selected from CH, N and N-Z wherein Z is selected from oxygen and the group YAn wherein Y is selected from alkyl and benzyl and An is an anion, and provided that no more than three of A, B, D and E are selected from N and N-Z and no more than one of A, B, D and E is selected from N-Z;W is a saturated or unsaturated C.sub.2 to C.sub.5 hydrocarbon chain;X and X.sup.1 are independently selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, alkanoyloxy, benzyloxy, substituted benzyloxy, amino, substituted amino and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof, or two of X.sup.1 on the same carbon atom may form an oxo group;R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of gas bubble-sensitized explosive compositions which are liquid during their manufacture.It is possible to achieve particularly fine bubble sizes and therefore enhanced explosive power by incorporating in the liquid composition a gas bubble-generating agent (either a gas or a substance capable of generating gas) prior to subjecting, or while the composition is subjected, to super-atmospheric pressure, this pressure being sufficient to dissolve at least part (preferably all) of any gas present. The composition is returned rapidly to atmospheric pressure and this creates a fine discontinuous gaseous phase in the composition.The invention is especially useful for preparing emulsion explosives which can be mixed and pumped under pressure, thus substantially avoiding gas bubble disengagement and coalescence.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: X is selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl;m is an integer chosen from 3 to 5.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: A is selected from CH and N;B is selected from oxygen, sulfur, CH.sub.2 and the group N-Z wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, benzyl and substituted benzyl;X, which may be the same or different, and X.sup.1, which be the same or different, are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, alkanoyloxy, benzyloxy, substituted benzyloxy, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: X are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, alkanoyloxy, benzyloxy, substituted benzyloxy, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl;R.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano and alkoxycarbonyl; andn is the integer 3.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: D and U are independently chosen from halogen, methyl and halomethyl;G is chosen from hydroxy, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, cycloalkoxy and the group OM wherein M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion; andk and l are independently chosen from 0 and 1.The compounds are herbicides and in further embodiments the invention provides processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, intermediates useful in the preparation of compounds of formula I, herbicidal compositions containing as active ingredient a compound of formula I, and processes for severely damaging or killing unwanted plants by applying to the plants or to the growth medium of the plants and effective amount of a compound of formula I.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: W are selected from the group consisting of:the groups R.sup.5 --CO-- and R.sup.5 --CS-- wherein: R.sup.5 is selected from alkenyl, alkynyl, benzyl, phenyl, substituted alkyl, substituted alkenyl, substituted alkynyl, substituted benzyl, substituted phenyl and the acetal, hemiacetal, oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives of the group R.sup.5 --CO--;the groups Y--CO-- and Y--CS-- wherein Y is selected from hydroxy, mercapto, alkylthio and the groups MO-- and MS-- wherein M is an organic or an inorganic cation;the groups R.sup.6 R.sup.7 NCO-- and R.sup.6 R.sup.7 NCS-- wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkanoyl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, benzoyl, benzenesulfonyl, substituted benzoyl, substituted benzenesulfonyl, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: m is an integer selected from 1 to 4;n is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 4;x are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino, the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.p C(.dbd.A)Z in which p is zero or one A is oxygen or sulfur, and Z is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl, substituted alkyl, amino or substituted amino; the group --NHC(.dbd.B(NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 in which B is oxygen or sulfur and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl; andR.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano and alkoxycarbonyl.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.5 is a bicyclic aryl or nitrogen-containing heteroaryl ring system such as naphthyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl or tetrahydroisoquinolyl, optionally substituted by a wide variety of groups;R.sup.4 and R.sup.1 are preferably hydrogen but may be other groups andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are selected from alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl and alkynyl, show high general grass-killing activity with good selectivity to many broad-leaf crops and in some instances selectivity to small-grain cereals. Processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, intermediates in the preparation of compounds I and the herbicidal properties of compounds I are described.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I and isomers thereof ##STR1## wherein: n is an integer selected from 2 to 4;m is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 3;X, which may be the same or different, are independently selected from halogen, alkyl, alkoxy and alkylthio;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl; andR.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano and alkoxycarbonyl.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: Z is selected from oxygen and the group --YAn wherein Y is selected from C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl and benzyl and An is an anion;k is zero or the integer 1;n is an integer selected from 3 and 4;X is selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, alkanoyloxy, benzyloxy, substituted benzyloxy, amino, substituted amino and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl; andR.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: A, B and D are selected from CH and N;E is selected from oxygen and sulfur;X are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, acyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, alkanoyloxy, benzyloxy, substituted benzyloxy, phenyl, substituted phenyl, amino, substituted amino, and the groups formyl and alkanoyl and the oxime, imine and Schiff base derivatives thereof;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl;R.sup.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: m is an integer selected from 1 to 4;n is zero or an integer selected from 1 to 4;X are selected from halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, sulfamoyl, substituted sulfamoyl, amino, substituted amino, the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.p C(.dbd.A)Z in which p is zero or one A is oxygen or sulfur, and Z is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl, substituted alkyl, amino or substituted amino, the group --NHC(.dbd.B)NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 in which B is oxygen or sulfur and R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen, acyl and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl and haloalkynyl;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, and phenyl; andR.sup.4 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano and alkoxycarbonyl.

Abstract: Process of radiation graft polymerizing a fluorinated unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer to a fluoropolymeric permselective membrane in order to improve its performance when used in an electrolysis cell.

Abstract: A gas bubble sensitized water-in-oil emulsion explosive composition comprising a discontinuous aqueous phase comprising at least one oxygen-releasing salt, a continuous water-immiscible organic phase, a discontinuous gaseous phase, a water-in-oil emulsifying agent and at least one agent capable of facilitating the production of gas bubbles in the presence of said water-immiscible organic phase.

Abstract: A process of recovering asbestos fibre from asbestos-bearing material comprising a first stage of preparing a fibre concentrate by the steps of comminution, classification and spiral concentration and a second stage of liberating and recovering fibre, wherein in the second stage there is a separation by means of a hydrocyclone into a well-opened fraction and a poorly opened fraction, and wherein the asbestos-bearing material is substantially moist throughout the process.

Abstract: Method of growing molluscs, such as oysters, which method comprises placing a bed of discrete oysters in a vessel through which a stream of a culture medium is caused to flow upwardly and wherein the flow rate is sufficient to maintain the oysters in suspension without causing turbulent movement in the bed.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl benzyl and substituted benzyl;A is selected from hydrogen, halogen, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkylthio, sulfamoyl, N-(C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl)sulfamoyl, N,N-di(C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl)sulfamoyl, benzylthio and substituted benzylthio;R.sup.2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, acyl, alkylsulfonyl, benzenesulfonyl, substituted benzenesulfonyl, and an inorganic or organic cation;R.sup.3 is selected from alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, haloalkenyl and haloalkynyl; andR.sup.4 is selected from alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl and phenyl.