Abstract: This invention relates to the production of formaldehyde and to catalysts which may be used therefore. In more detail the invention relates to a process for the production of formaldehyde from methanol includes the passage, at an elevated temperature, of a gas stream containing methanol and oxygen through a catalyst, the catalyst comprising a monolithic support provided with channels for passage therethrough of the gas stream and with the channel wall surfaces coated or impregnated with one or more elements selected from the group consisting of copper, silver, gold and iron.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing ink formulation for producing a transferable layer comprising a pigmentary material or a material possessing predetermined electrical properties, a hot melt adhesive, a solid phase plasticizer and a solvent.

Abstract: This invention relates to brazing materials. In particular it is concerned with a novel combination of brazing alloy and flux. Specifically, a brazing material in accordance with the invention comprises a brazing alloy having a coating comprising a brazing flux and an elastomer.

Abstract: A boiler suitable for catalytic combustion of fuel comprises a pilot burner and at least two sections comprising a fuel injector, a catalytic combustor and a heat exchanger. The catalytic combustor may comprise a monolith support for the catalyst. Combustion of the fuel takes place in stages with intermediate abstraction of heat, combustion being completed in the final catalytic combustor in which the oxygen content preferably is reduced substantially to zero.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalysts and more particularly to the catalyst decomposition of one or more oxides of nitrogen present in a gas stream by contacting the gas with a catalyst comprising a compound of the formula A.sub.x B.sub.y, where A is selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Th, and U, B is selected from the group consisting of B, C, N and Si, x has a value 1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.7 and y has a value 1.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.4.

Abstract: In a process and apparatus for maintaining the efficiency of ammonia oxidation in a nitric acid plant, the ammonia content of the reactant mixture and the nitrogen oxide content of the reaction product are determined by spectrometry, any nitric oxide in the sample of reaction product first being converted to nitrogen dioxide at elevated temperature and pressure. The apparatus comprises delay means for ensuring conversion of the sample of reaction product before analysis. Analysis may be by UV or IR spectrophotometry or by mass spectrography.

Abstract: This specification describes a process and a catalyst for the removal of a gaseous carbon compound pollutant in the form of a gas containing the same by oxidation. The gas is passed through a catalyst bed in which the catalyst comprises a porous refractory support having a platinum group metal deposited thereon, said oxidation involving bringing said gas to its ignition temperature followed by combustion of said gas in the presence of said catalyst. In the process of the invention, the ignition temperature of the said gas is lowered to a temperature below 350.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to Rankine cycle engines and to improved methods of operation whereby catalytic oxidation of a major proportion of the fuel takes place in the boiler section of the engine.In order to improve the operation of a Rankine engine, the engine is modified to include a combustor having a thermally stable and oxidation resistant monolith containing a multiplicity of flow paths or channels, the monolith being made from a catalyst material or supporting a catalyst material for the catalytic combustion of the combustible gases and injected fuel.

Abstract: This invetion relates to novel pigement compositions and processes of making the same. The pigments of the present invention are free-flowing and a process for their production comprises a process for the production of a free-flowing pigment composition comprising tumbling together a finely divided wax composition as herein defined with a powdered pigment for a time sufficient for substantialy all of the pigment to be coated onto or to be absorbed by the wax. Specifically, a pigment in accordance with the invention comprises a free-flowing nucleated pigment composition comprising a substantially spherical particulate spray-chilled wax composition (as herein defined) having coated thereon and partially absorbed thereinto a pigment in powdered form, the said pigment being present to the extent of 50% by weight or more.

Abstract: This invention relates to Stirling engines and to improved methods of operation whereby catalytic oxidation of a major proportion of the fuel takes place in the external combustor.An external combustion unit of a Stirling engine comprises a catalytic combustor having a thermally stable and oxidation resistant monolith made from and/or carrying a catalytic material and including a multiciplity of flow paths for catalytic combustion of combustible gases and injected fuel.The use of a catalytic combuster in accordance with this invention enables a Stirling or other engine fitted therewith to be used in areas such as mines and underwater installations where conventional flame combustion is impracticable or is controlled by stringent regulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices for measuring temperature; more particularly it relates to temperature sensing devices operating at high temperature. It is an object of this invention to overcome deterioration of temperature sensitive elements and accordingly the element of the invention comprises a substrate made from an electrically non-conducting material and carrying an electrically conducting path comprising a vitreous phase which is resistant to chemical reduction and loaded with electrically conducting particles.

Abstract: This invention relates to metal powders. In particular, the invention provides a novel metal-refractory composite powder which will withstand high temperatures, and means for its production. The metals for which the invention will have special application are platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, osmium and gold and silver.According to the invention, a metal powder suitable for use at high temperatures comprises an intimate mixture, other than a mere physical admixture, of particles of platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, osmium, gold or silver, or an alloy containing one or more of said metals, and particles of a refractory material.

Abstract: A metallic bone joint prosthesis having articulating surfaces which include an outer layer or coating comprising platinum, ruthenium, iridium or alloy thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to platinum group metal-containing alloys and to uses of such alloys. In particular, the invention relates to platinum group metal-containing superalloys and to their uses. In particular, superalloys according to the present invention consist apart from impurities, of:(a) 5 to 25 wt % chromium,(b) 2 to 7 wt % aluminium,(c) 0.5 to 5 wt % titanium,(d) at least one of the metals yttrium and scandium present in a total amount of 0101 to 3 wt %,(e) 3 to 15 wt % in total of one or more of the platinum group metals platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium and(f) balance nickel.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalysis for example, the catalytic hydrogenation of impurities in terephthalic acid to yield terephthalic acid of sufficient purity for use in the production of polyester fibres. In more detail, the invention comprises the step of treating a solution of terephthalic acid with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst comprising two or more of the metals platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium and irridium.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and a process for improving the efficiency which may be obtained in the operation of power generation systems which utilize the combustion of fuel.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalysts and more particularly to the catalyst decomposition of one or more oxides of nitrogen present in a gas stream by contacting the gas with a catalyst comprising a compound of the formula A.sub.x B.sub.y, where A is selected from the group consisting of Tl, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Th, and U, B is selected from the group consisting of B, C, N and Si, x has a value 1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.7 and y has a value 1.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.4.

Abstract: This invention relates to power sources which may be used underwater and to such sources in which catalytic combustion of the fuel takes place.The power source according to the invention includes two or more catalytic combustors each comprising a fuel injector, a supported catalyst having a ceramic or metallic support, a high surface area refractory metal oxide coating on the support and a catalytic layer on the coating the catalytic layer comprising a platinum group metal selected from the group consisting of Ru, Rh, Pd, Ir, Pt alloys of the said metals with each other and alloys of one or more of the said metals with one or more base metals such that at least 10% by weight of the said catalyst is a platinum group metal each combustor having a separate fuel supply and a separate heat exchange unit which form part of the same boiler.

Abstract: This invention relates to batteries and to materials for use therein, and in particular to batteries of the type which utilize silver positive electrodes and alkaline electrolytes.Specifically a battery electrode comprises silver (II) oxide and carries at least on a portion of its surface a layer or coating or deposit of an organosilicon compound.A composition of matter suitable for use in battery electrodes comprises a compound having the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 SiOH, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and are selected from alkyl, aryl, alkaryl and aralkyl groups and substituted derivatives thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to platinum co-ordination compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.Examples of compositions falling within the scope of the present invention include:[Pt(II)(NR.sub. 1 R.sub.2)(NR.sub. 3 R.sub.4)-(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6)(X)(Y)] or (1)[Pt(II)(NR.sub. 1 R.sub.2)(NR.sub. 3 R.sub.4)-(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6)(CR.sub. 5 R.sub.6)(CR.sub. 7 R.sub.8)(X)(Y)] or (2)[Pt(IV)(NR.sub. 1 R.sub.2)(NR.sub. 3 R.sub.4)-(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6)(X)(Y)(Z).sub. 2 ] or (3)[Pt(IV)(NR.sub. 1 R.sub.2)(NR.sub. 3 R.sub.4)-(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6)(CR.sub. 7 R.sub.8)(X)(Y)(Z).sub.