Abstract: A rotating disc reactor for production of sodium hydrosulfite comprising a reactor main housing containing a plurality of elongated reaction chambers with at least partially arcuate interior periphery. Each reaction compartment contains a top gaseous layer, an intermediate buffer solution layer, and a bottom sodium amalgam layer. Positioned in each compartment is a rotatable shaft with a plurality of rotatable discs mounted thereon for reacting and mixing the three layers of reactants. The reactor includes means for distributing amalgam and means for distributing recirculated buffer solution into each reaction compartment. At least one of the side walls of the housing is connected to an end box having inlet and outlet means for circulating the amalgam and the sodium hydrosulfite product. The reactor further includes a sulfur dioxide inlet manifold having an arcuate interior which is offset from the reactor housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automated electrolytic membrane test cell apparatus adaptable for the purpose of accurately measuring the electrolytic properties of membranes used in chlor-alkali cells under operating conditions similar to those used in such cells. The apparatus comprises a test cell, said test cell being adapted to hold a permselective membrane sealingly supported therein so as to create separate anode and cathode compartments. An important feature of this invention is the use of reference voltage measurement means in each of said compartments to measure the voltage drop and power consumption within the membrane.

Abstract: A porous diaphragm for an electrolytic cell for the electrolysis of alkali metal halides is comprised of a thermoplastic support fabric impregnated with particles of a siliceous composition. The thermoplastic support fabric has an anode side, a cathode side opposite the anode side, and a thickness of at least 0.3 millimeters. The cathode side has a greater hydrophobicity than the anode side. To provide greater hydrophobicity which results in controlled, reduced cell voltages, for example, the cathode side of the support fabric is treated with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified urethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler; the cured composition demonstrates enhanced impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing iron or iron alloy particles. A metal or metal alloy strip having fine particles of iron or alloy distributed throughout is provided. The metal strip is selectively dissolved without substantial dissolving of the iron or iron alloy particles in order to recover the particles.

Abstract: An improved method for reacting a gas with a liquid medium and an improved reactor therefore is described. In this method, gas is fed to the liquid medium in an agitated reactor through a plurality of sparger means which are positioned in the horizontal cross sectional area of the reactor between the reactor perimeter and the central agitator vortex. In addition, the gas spargers are located in separate segments of the cross sectional area. The improved method and reactor are particularly suitable in glass lined reactors which are employed in the preparation of halogenated isocyanurates such as trichloroisocyanuric acid by the chlorination of an aqueous solution of monosodium cyanurate and hypochlorous acid.

Abstract: A continuous process for the production of chlorine dioxide by the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chlorite is provided. The process comprises electrolyzing the aqueous sodium chlorite solution to produce chlorine dioxide which dissolves to produce an aqueous solution of NaClO.sub.2 containing chlorine dioxide. The aqueous solution of sodium chlorite-containing ClO.sub.2 is passed through a photometric cell to measure the chlorite ion concentration as a function of the color produced by the ClO.sub.2 -NaClO.sub.2 -H.sub.2 O system. Chlorine dioxide gas is removed from the aqueous solution and recovered.The novel process of the present invention employs solutions containing low, accurately controlled concentrations of sodium chlorite ion which when electrolyzed avoid the formation of by-products such as a dark colored chlorine dioxide complex and sodium chlorate.

Abstract: Several embodiments of high density packages which form an enclosure adapted to receive electronic devices are disclosed. Each package includes a metal lead frame having staggered leads which extend external to the package. A seal ring construction is provided so that hermetic seals are possible without subjecting the electronic devices to high temperatures. Various metals and sealing materials are advantageously used in the contruction of the devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting ferromagnetic particles distributed in metal or metal alloy material is disclosed. A tank containing an electrolyte is provided to electrochemically dissolve the metal or metal alloy material without substantial dissolving of the particles. A support surface is provided within the electrolyte for supporting the dissolving metal material and collecting undissolved particles. The support surface further comprises the working electrode in conjunction with the metal material. A magnetic field forming device is associated with the support surface for magnetically adhering undissolved particles to the support surface so as to maximize recovery of the particles.

Abstract: A copper or copper alloy material having a reduced number of defects is formed by removing impurities from the material while in a molten state with a member having exposed silicon carbide particles. The member may be a bed filter formed from bed media having exposed silicon carbide particles, a porous body formed from a slurry containing silicon carbide, a porous body having at least one melt contacting surface coated with a silicon carbide material, and/or a lining having at least one melt contacting surface coated with a silicon carbide material.

Abstract: A resin chelating agent and process for making it are disclosed. The process comprises reacting the crosslinked product formed from the reaction of an aqueous suspension of a polyethyleneimine with a polycarboxylic acid with a mixture of a caustic agent comprising an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide and carbon bisulfide to produce the finished resin. The resin can be produced in both head and powder form and is capable of selectively removing a large number of metallic contaminants from process and waste water streams. It is also essentially insensitive to the presence of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal ions dissolved in said streams.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for forming a thin-walled, elongated member having superior strength properties from an age hardenable copper base alloy is described herein. A slug or billet of a slurry cast, age hardenable copper base alloy is formed into a semi-solid slurry having about 10% to about 30% of the alloy in a liquid phase. The semi-solid slurry is then thixoforged to form the thin-walled, elongated member. Thereafter, the member is age hardened to provide a product having desired strength properties. The process and apparatus of the instant invention may be utilized to form cartridge casings.

Abstract: A method of dispensing plural component polyurethane foam is disclosed wherein the working parts are cleaned by a combination of air purging and immersion in a static solvent bath.

Abstract: An electrode for use in an electrolytic cell, wherein the electrode comprises a conductor and an element of a second metal, at least a portion of each having contact surfaces being held in intimate contact with the other, said conductor and said element each having a conductive coating applied to the contact surface, said conductive coating comprising between about 20 and about 30 percent indium and between about 80 and about 70 percent gallium, whereby the contact resistance between said conductor and said element is reduced.

Abstract: Described are anionic surfactants which are made by (1) reacting maleic acid, fumaric acid, or mixtures thereof with at least one selected poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol in the presence of a peroxy-type free radical initiator to form a carboxylic acid group-containing addition product and (2) sulfating said addition product with a sufficient amount of a sulfating agent (i.e. sulfamic acid) to convert at least a major proportion of the terminal hydroxyl groups to sulfate groups. These surfactants exhibit excellent surface activity as well as being highly soluble in caustic solutions.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified urethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical catalyst. In a preferred embodiment, the polymer composition further includes at least one additional component selected from a reinforcing agent and a filler; the cured composition demonstrates enhanced impact properties and is particularly useful in automotive body constructions.

Abstract: A copper or copper alloy material having a reduced number of stringer defects is formed by removing iron-containing components from the material with a member having exposed silicon carbide particles while the material is in a molten state. The member may be a bed filter formed from bed media having exposed silicon carbide particles, a porous body formed from a slurry containing silicon carbide, a porous body having at least one melt contacting surface coated with a silicon carbide material, and/or a furnace or passageway lining having at least one melt contacting surface coated with a silicon carbide material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a zinc pyrithione product having an acceptable white or off-white color and preventing or reducing discoloration of sodium pyrithione solutions by treating said sodium pyrithione solutions (which are precursors to zinc pyrithione) with an effective amount of a selected reducing agent to prevent or reduce the discoloration, said reducing agent selected from the class consisting of alkali metal sulfites, alkali metal bisulfites, hydrazine, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Described are anionic surfactants which are made by (1) reacting maleic acid or fumaric acid, or mixtures thereof with at least one selected poly(oxyalkylated) alcohol in the presence of a peroxy-type free radical initiator to form a carboxylic acid group-containing addition product and (2) neutralizing said addition product with a sufficient amount of a neutralizing agent to convert at least a major proportion of said carboxylic acid groups to salt groups. These surfactants exhibit excellent surface activity as well as being highly soluble in caustic solutions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for aligning a plurality of rollers in a metal or metal alloy foil production line. The alignment system comprises a reference frame having a longitudinal dimension parallel to the direction of foil travel through the production line and an optical alignment system movably mounted to the frame. The optical alignment system comprises a laser beam generator, beam splitters and a mirror for generating an orthogonal reference frame for aligning each foil contacting roller in the production line.