Abstract: A process for electrolytically producing an aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide in an electrolytic cell having an anode compartment, a cathode compartment, and at least one ion exchange compartment between the anode compartment and the cathode compartment, the process comprising feeding an aqueous solution of an alkali metal chlorite to the ion exchange compartment, electrolyzing an anolyte in the anode compartment to generate hydrogen ions, passing the hydrogen ions from the anode compartment through a cation exchange membrane into the ion exchange compartment to displace alkali metal ions and produce an aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide, and passing alkali metal ions from the ion exchange compartment into the cathode compartment.

Abstract: An elongated, generally vertically extending reactor vessel for the production of hypochlorous acid by the mixing and reaction of a liquid alkali metal hydroxide and a gaseous halogen is provided with solids discharge handling apparatus connected to the bottom to remove the solid by-product. The discharge handling apparatus uses the solids to effect a seal to prevent the intrusion of outside air into the reactor and the escape of halogen and product gas to the outside atmosphere.

Abstract: A sabot is provided which is composed of a plurality of sabot segments which engage and form a shell surrounding a bullet of improved configuration. The inner surface of each sabot segment matches and is complimentary to the adjacent outer surface portions of the bullet body. The bullet body has a pair of axially aligned conical parts adjacent to and spaced apart from each other, each conical part increasing in diameter as the conical part extends away from the other conical part. Between the conical parts, the bullet has an extended central portion serving to separate and interconnect the conical parts.

Abstract: Spray cast alloys having reduced porosity and increased ductility are provided as well as a process for the manufacture of the alloys. An effective amount of a reactive metal which reacts with the spray casting atmosphere but not with the desired alloy is dissolved into the alloy prior to spray casting. Preferred reactive metals readily form a nitride which is finely dispersed throughout the spray cast alloy.

Abstract: A process for producing lithium hypochlorite which admixes an aqueous hypochlorous acid solution, having a concentration of 35 percent or greater by weight of HOCl, with an aqueous slurry of lithium hydroxide at a temperature in the range of from about 0.degree. to about 20.degree. to produce a solution of substantially pure lithium hypochlorite. The lithium hypochlorite solutions produced can be dried directly or concentrated by cooling. The solid lithium hypochlorite produced is a highly pure source of available chlorine.

Abstract: A metal pin grid array package and a process for the assembly of the package is provided. The package includes a metal or metal alloy base component having an ordered array of holes. Terminal pins are electrically interconnected to a desired circuit and extend through the ordered array of holes. A dielectric polymer sealant bonds a cover component to both the circuit and to the base component. During package assembly, the polymer sealant flows into the holes comprising the ordered array of holes electrically isolating the terminal pins from the base component.

Abstract: A full metal jacket hollow point bullet is disclosed which has the jacket extending fully within the hollow open front end of the bullet. A plurality of radial slits through the jacket within the hollow front end extend from the axis to the mouth of the hollow front end. These slits form prongs therebetween which project outward upon upset of the bullet in soft tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing polyurethane/polyurea or polyurea elastomers by spray processing or reaction injection molding a reaction mixture comprising an A-side and a B-side, wherein said A-side comprises a polyisocyanate or an isocyanato-terminated polyurethane prepolymer and wherein said B-side comprises a polyol or polyamine plus a chain extender, in order to form a polyurethane/polyurea or polyurea elastomer, said polyol having an equivalent of between about 1,000 and about 20,000, a preferred molecular weight of between about 5,000 and about 30,000 and an end group unsaturation level of no greater than 0.

Abstract: Described herein are photopolymerizable compositions comprising at least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound, and an initiating combination of an organic soluble xanthene dye compound and an organic activator compound. These compositions are useful as radiation-curable coatings, photocurable films, and photoactive films.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the zinc pyrithione is purified to a purity assay of at least 98% in order to provide gellation-inhibition in the paint.

Abstract: A hydrated calcium hypochlorite agglomerated particle is provided that is produced in a turbine agglomerator and has a plurality of connecting links of recrystallized material bridging the small particles forming the agglomerate which has therein a plurlaity of pores created by the substantial evaporation of the layer of surface liquid. The surface tension and adhesion forces of the layer of surface liquid at least partially holds the agglomerated particle together prior to drying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for removing double metal cyanide complex catalyst residue(s) from polyol(s) which comprises after polyol formation the steps of: (a) contacting the catalyst residue-containing polyol with an effective amount of an oxidant to cause said residue(s) to form insoluble residues that are insoluble in the polyol, and (b) separating the insoluble residues from the polyol. In another aspect, the present invention relates to the oxidant-free polyol produced by the above process.

Abstract: Described herein is a one pot continuous improved process for preparing dinitrotoluene by reacting toluene with concentrated nitric acid.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for separating an acid impurity from a solution containing acid and a nitro substituted aromatic compound by contacting the solution with at least one molten nitrate salt.

Abstract: A metal pin grid array package and a process for the assembly of the package is provided. The package includes a metal or metal alloy base component having an ordered array of holes. Terminal pins are electrically interconnected to a desired circuit and extend through the ordered array of holes. A dielectric polymer sealant bonds a cover component to both the circuit and to the base component. During package assembly, the polymer sealant flows into the holes comprising the ordered array of holes electrically isolating the terminal pins from the base component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for making an alkali metal azide or an alkaline earth metal azide which comprises the steps of: (a) reacting a first reaction mixture comprising an alkali metal nitrite or alkaline earth metal nitrite, a C1--C3 alkanol, and a high boiling acid in a first reactor to form a gaseous C1-C3 alkyl nitrite, (b) controllably feeding said gaseous C1-C3 alkyl nitrite into a second reactor and reacting in a controlled manner a second reaction mixture comprising said gaseous C1-C3 alkyl nitrite, hydrazine, and an alkali metal hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, in the presence of an organic solvent, thereby producing an alkali metal azide or alkaline earth metal azide, and (c) removing said alkali metal azide or alkaline earth metal azide from said second reactor and replenishing said reaction mixture in said second reactor to provide a continuous, controlled process for producing said alkali metal azide or alkaline earth metal azide.

Abstract: A process for treating an alkali metal hydrosulfite solution which comprises contacting the alkali metal hydrosulfite solution with aluminum in a reaction mixture, and admixing carbon dioxide gas with the reaction mixture to remove dissolved aluminum as an aluminum-containing precipitate, the alkali metal hydrosulfite solution having a residual alkalinity of from about 0.1 to about 20 grams per liter of hydroxide ion.

Abstract: Described herein is a one pot continuous process for preparing dinitrotoluene by reacting toluene with concentrated nitric acid.

Abstract: A technique for improving the tarnish and oxidation resistance of copper and copper based alloy materials is disclosed. Copper or a copper alloy is immersed in an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide, zinc ions and chromium (VI) ions. While the compositional ranges may vary, the concentration of either zinc ions or chromium (VI) ions, or both, is less than 1.0 gm/1. A chromium-zinc coating is electrolytically applied. The coating provides tarnish resistance at temperatures in excess of 190.degree. C. The coating is removable by immerison in sulfuric acid. Improved results are obtained by rinsing deionized water containing a small amount of an alkaline or alkaline earth hydroxide.

Abstract: An improved chemical feeder employing periodic partial immersion in a forced circulation system is provided having a soluble chemical chamber, a dissolving chamber into which the soluble chemical chamber extends and a discharge chamber in fluid flow communication with the dissolving chamber to selectively receive chemically treated water from the dissolving chamber and discharge it into a flow loop connected to the forced circulation system.