Abstract: A composite material having improved bond strength and a substantially smooth external surface comprises a deoxidized copper alloy core material and a copper-aluminum-silicon clad material. The composite is formed by rolling together the core and clad, preferably in an unheated condition, in a single pass with a reduction of about 50% to 75% to form a metallurgical bond between the core and clad and thereafter enhancing the bond strength by heating the bonded core and cladding to a temperature in the range of about 200.degree. C. to about 750.degree. C. for a time period of about 5 minutes to about 24 hours.

Abstract: A high density shot made of a cold-compacted mixture of at least two metal powders, a first one of such powders more dense than lead and a second one of such being flowable under compaction to serve as a binder. The shot has an extended range as compared to conventional lead shot.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for recovering phosphate (P.sub.2 O.sub.

Abstract: A protective shield adjacent the electrolyzer container and electrolyzer cover for a flowing mercury chlor-alkali electrolytic cell is provided to serve as a stop to prevent retaining means utilized to hold the electrolyzer cover in position from being propelled into the work area and hot brine from being spewn into the work area in the event of explosive hydrogen gas buildup within the electrolytic cell gas.

Abstract: An improved hydrogen evolution cathode with a conductive metal core and an integral Raney-type catalytic surface predominantly derived from an adherent ternary aluminide Beta structured intermetallic crystalline precursory outer portion of the metal core is disclosed. The precursory outer portion preferably has molybdenum and titanium added to give a precursor alloy having the formula Ni.sub.x Mo.sub.y Ti.sub.z Al.sub.3 where x is within the range of from about 75 to about 94 weight percent, y is within the range of from about 5 to about 20 weight percent and z is within the range of from about 1 to about 5 weight percent of the Ni-Mo-Ti portion of the alloy. Also disclosed is a method of producing a low overvoltage cathode. The method includes the steps of taking a Ni-Mo-Ti core or substrate having about 5-20 weight percentage of Mo and about 1-5 weight percent Ti and coating it with aluminum, heat treating to form a Ni-Mo-Ti-Al quaternary alloy with mostly NiAl.sub.

Abstract: A novel, heat curable, liquid polymer composition is disclosed which comprises a modified polyurethane oligomer containing terminal ethylenic unsaturation and a free radical generating catalyst. The composition has utility in preparing molded articles and coatings.

Abstract: Granular particles of an available chlorine-containing compound such as sodium dichloroisocyanurate are prepared by conveying a flowing stream of an aqueous slurry of the compound through a tubular chamber under pressure, injecting jets of an atomizing medium such as air into the flowing stream of said slurry to agitate and aerate said slurry, conveying the aerated slurry to an exit port in said tubular chamber, discharging the aerated slurry through said exit port into a zone of reduced pressure and enlarged area, impinging additional jets of an atomizing medium into said slurry as it passes through said exit port, whereby free expansion of said slurry into a cone of aerated droplets of said slurry is effected. The resulting droplets are contacted with a heated gas in said zone to effect evaporation of water from the aerated droplets and thereby produce dry granules of the available chlorine-containing compound.

Abstract: A methanation process utilizing an improved catalyst for the conversion of CO, CO.sub.2 and mixtures thereof to CH.sub.4 is disclosed. The catalyst comprises a monolithic mesh type structure of a nickel alloy having an integral Beta phase Raney coating on its outer surfaces. When used, substantially higher reactant flow rates and lower operating temperatures are possible as compared to conventional fluidized bed granular catalysts.

Abstract: A highly pure cyanuric acid is produced by a process which comprises gradually adding a nitrogenous material capable of producing cyanuric acid, such as urea, to a hot N-methylpyrrolidone solvent. The overall process converts substantially all of the urea to cyanuric acid which, upon drying, is a free flowing product capable of being converted into trichloroisocyanuric acid and similar compounds with a minimum of extra processing while allowing substantially complete recovery of the N-methylpyrrolidone solvent for reuse.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected trichloroacetamidines having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein n is 2, 3 or 4 and R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; andR.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, SCCl.sub.3 and COCCl.sub.3.These compounds are disclosed to be agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: The polyurethane oligomer reaction product of an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer with an isocyanate-reactive unsaturated monomer is incorporated into conventional thermosetting polyester resin formulations to impart improved impact properties and reduced shrinkage behavior.

Abstract: A nonaqueous, in-line method for removing carbonate and hydroxide contamination from a molten mixed sodium nitrate/potassium nitrate heat transfer salt. The method comprises dissolving a stoichiometric quantity of anhydrous Ca(NO.sub.3).sub.2 in the melt whereby an insoluble CaCO.sub.3 and Ca(OH).sub.2 precipitate is formed. The precipitate can be removed by settling, filtration or floatation techniques.

Abstract: A continuous lubrication casting mold for use in a process of continuously casting molten metals and alloys wherein a parting and/or lubricating agent reservoir is provided in the mold body. The agent is continuously applied over the inner surface of the mold after being introduced through passages within or through the mold section. The lubricant passages may be an intrinsic characteristic of the mold material or may be provided in the form of feed holes through the mold section. The ability to transmit lubricant through to the internal surface of the mold can be varied within the length of the casting mold to provide for variable lubricant transfer rates to different parts of the casting surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a wrapper for smoking articles such as cigarettes, cigars and the like comprising a cellulosic sheet containing a filler of fine grain magnesium hydroxide having an average particle size less than 10 micrometers and unreactive magnesium oxide.This is also disclosed a method for reducing the visible sidestream smoke emanating from a smoking article and solidifying the ash by wrapping the tobacco charge in the smoking article in a combustible cellulosic sheet containing a filler of fine grain magnesium hydroxide having an average particle size less than 10 micrometers and unreactive magnesium oxide.

Abstract: An improved cathode with a conductive metal core and a Raney-type catalytic surface predominantly derived from an adherent Beta (NiAl.sub.3) crystalline precursory outer portion of the metal core is disclosed. Further, the precursory outer portion preferably has ruthenium added to give a precursor alloy having the formula (Ni-Ru)Al.sub.3 where the ruthenium content of the nickel-ruthenium portion is within the range of from about 5 to about 15 weight percent. Also disclosed is a method of producing a low overvoltage cathode. The method includes the steps of taking a Ni-Ru alloy core or substrate and coating it with aluminum, then heat treating to form a Ni-Ru-Al ternary alloy with mostly a Beta structure and then leaching out the Al to produce a Raney surface.

Abstract: A process for electromagnetically containing and forming molten material into a desired thin strip shape. At least two inductors are employed which are powered at respectively different frequencies. The frequency of the current applied to the upstream inductor is substantially lower than the frequency applied to the downstream inductor thereby providing improved efficiency and reduced power consumption.

Abstract: A novel electrolytic cell for the electrolysis of aqueous solutions of alkali metal chlorides which comprises a cell housing containing a pair of electrodes of opposite polarity. A hydraulically impermeable ion exchange membrane is positioned between and separates the pair of electrodes. At least one of the electrodes comprises a reticulate electrode where the reticulate electrode is in contact with the membrane. Means are provided for applying an electric potential to the electrodes.The reticulate electrode in contact with the hydraulically impermeable membrane forms a composite structure which substantially eliminates the gap between the electrode and the membrane.Employing the novel electrolytic cells for the electrolysis of alkali metal halide solutions results in reduced cell voltages and electrical power consumption. The reticulate electrodes used allow significant reductions in material costs and have increased surface area.

Abstract: Layered glass batch pellets are produced in a continuous process which comprises the steps of:(a) maintaining in the pelletizing zone of a rotary apparatus a moving bed of recycle pellets,(b) feeding sand and particles of a calcium carbonate source into the pelletizing zone,(c) feeding a Na.sub.2 O source comprised of a solution of sodium hydroxide into the pelletizing zone, the recycle pellets being coated with a layer comprised of the solution of sodium hydroxide, the sand and the calcium carbonate source and forming layered pellets,(d) passing the layered pellets into a heated drying zone to form dried layered pellets, the dried layered pellets having a residual moisture content of from about 4 to about 12 percent by weight,(e) passing the dried layered pellets from the drying zone to a cycle zone,(f) recycling a portion of the dried layered pellets to the pelletizing zone as the recycle pellets, and(g) recovering a portion of the dried layered pellets from the recycle zone.

Abstract: An electrolyte permeable diaphragm for use in the electrolysis of aqueous solutions of ionizable compounds in electrolytic cells is comprised of a thermoplastic polymer coated with a fluorochemical resin water repellent.The diaphragms are physically and chemically stable and possess suitable ion and liquid transfer properties.

Abstract: An apparatus and process is disclosed for forming a cap-like member from a blank of material. The apparatus comprises a die for shaping the cap-like member. A device is provided to co-act with the die for simultaneously forming both the member and internal threads within the member.