Abstract: A method for determining low level concentrations of alkaline earth metals in a concentrated aqueous alkali metal chloride brine containing alkaline earth metal ions comprises heating a sample of the brine to a temperature sufficient to remove water and form anhydrous alkali metal chloride. The anhydrous alkali metal chloride is then further heated to a temperature range in which the alkali metal chloride undergoes a change. The anhydrous alkali metal chloride is then vaporized and the alkaline earth metals atomized and passed through an analyzer where the concentration of alkaline earth metals are determined.Using the method of the present invention, alkaline earth metals such as calcium can be detected in concentrations as low as 1 part per billion, while magnesium can be detected in concentrations as low as 0.4 parts per billion.

Abstract: A current conductor assembly for conducting electric current to electrodes in cells for the electrolysis of a salt solution is comprised of a conductor and a nonconductive casing for the conductor. There is a space between the conductor and the casing with an inlet in the casing for receiving a fluid. The conductor assembly has means for supplying a pressurized fluid to the space between the conductor and the casing; means for sealingly attaching one end of the conductor assembly to the electrodes, where this end is immersed in the salt solution; and a compressible sealing assembly for the opposite end of the conductor assembly comprised of a compression means and a sealing means.The conductor assembly employs the pressurized fluid to prevent corrosive attack of the conductor metal should a leak develop in the conductor assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected poly(oxyalkylated) pyrazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are independently selected from lower alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; each R" is individually selected from hydrogen and methyl; and n is from 2 to about 20. These compounds are shown to be effective corrosion inhibitors in corrosive liquids such as acids, antifreezes and hydraulic fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are selected poly(oxyalkylated) 1,3,4-thiadiazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R is individually selected from hydrogen and methyl; and the sum of y and z is from 2 to about 30. These compounds are shown to be effective corrosion inhibitors in corrosive liquids such as acid metal-treating baths.

Abstract: The disclosure teaches a high strength, high conductivity copper base alloy and method for obtaining same. The composition consists essentially of defined amounts of magnesium, phosphorus and a transition element selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel and mixtures thereof with the balance essentially copper.

Abstract: A method of purifying alkali metal chloride brine containing calcium ion impurities which comprises adding to the brine a proportion of an alkali metal carboxylate compound to form an insoluble calcium carboxylate precipitate, separating the insoluble carboxylate precipitate from the brine to purify the brine and recovering the resulting purified brine. The alkali metal carboxylate compound has the formula: ##STR1## wherein Me is an alkali metal and n is an integer from 0 to 6.

Abstract: Apparatus and process for analyzing the nitrogen trichloride concentration in gases containing it utilizing an ultraviolet light source. Unabsorbed filtered light collected from the sample at a wavelength of about 218 nm is compared with a standard at a wavelength of about 260 nm and the resultant is expressed in terms of nitrogen trichloride concentration.

Abstract: A remotely-controlled tightener for selectively tightening and loosening electrical connectors between electrolytic cells.

Abstract: A system for precision perforation of moving webs employing a pulsed, fixed focus laser beam wherein the laser pulses are automatically controlled in pulse repetition frequency and in pulse width to provide a desired preset web porosity. Closed loop circuitry responsive to web speed, sensed web porosity, and a porosity preset signal provides the precise system control needed to produce and maintain the preset porosity over a wide range of system variables. The illustrative embodiment described is particularly useful for perforating paper, film, and like materials where a high degree of product uniformity and porosity control is desired.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for automatically monitoring the sodium concentration of a sodium amalgam by means of a wet chemical analysis in which a mineral acid is reacted with a sample of the sodium amalgam to generate an amount of hydrogen gas proportional to the amount of sodium in the amalgam sampled. The amount of such hydrogen gas produced is detected and displayed in units of sodium concentration. A thermal conductivity detector is preferred as the means for determining the amount of hydrogen gas produced.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of selected N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-alanine methyl ester compounds as ammonium nitrification inhibitors. These compounds can be spread upon or mixed with the soil or applied with nitrogen-containing fertilizers to inhibit ammonium nitrification in the soil.

Abstract: Novel grease compositions are described which comprise:(a) A major amount of a shielded polysilicate compound selected from the group consisting of alkoxysilane cluster compounds, alkoxysilanol cluster compounds, alkoxysilane ester compounds, alkoxysilane multiple cluster compounds, silicone-bridged alkoxysilane double cluster compounds, distillation residues containing these compounds and mixtures thereof; and(b) an amount of at least one grease thickener sufficient to thicken said shielded polysilicate compound to a grease consistency.

Abstract: A novel process for purifying an alkaline solution of a lower alkyl alcohol containing as an impurity an alkali metal alkoxide, an alkali metal hydroxide, and water is disclosed. The process comprises treating the alkaline solution of a lower alkyl alcohol with an anhydrous hydrogen halide to react with the alkali metal alkoxide and the alkali metal hydroxide to provide a neutral solution comprised of the lower alkyl alcohol, an alkali metal halide and water. The alkali metal halide is removed from the neutral solution to obtain a substantially salt-free solution comprised of the lower alkyl alcohol and water. A zeolite molecular sieve is contacted with the solution to remove the water and to recover a substantially anhydrous solution of a lower alkyl alcohol. The process produces purified substantially anhydrous alcohol solutions suitable for the use in the production of alkali metal alkoxides such as sodium methoxide without introducing undesired amounts of alkaline impurities into the product.

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 oxide source into the pelletizing zone,(c) feeding 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 oxide source and forming layered pellets,(d) passing the layered pellets into a heated drying zone exposed to an atmosphere containing carbon dioxide gas,(e) lifting the layered pellets to the upper part of the drying zone and releasing the layered pellets to separately fall through the drying zone,(f) simultaneously absorbing carbon dioxide onto the layered pellets while evaporating and removing water from the falling layered pellets to form dried layered pellets, the dried layered pellets having a residual moisture content of less than 15 percent by weight,

Abstract: A method and apparatus for in situ reduction of cathode overvoltage in electrolytic cells. The method involves introducing low overvoltage or noble metal ions into the catholyte solution and plating those ions on the cathode in situ. The apparatus includes a low overvoltage or noble metal ion generating device for introducing low overvoltage or noble metal ions into the cathode solution so as to plate them in situ on the cathode during or prior to cell operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is the improvement to the Craig process for producing 2-bromopyridine by the diazotization-bromination reaction of 2-aminopyridine with HBr in the presence of Br.sub.2 and a diazotization agent wherein the improvement is to conduct the reaction in the additional presence of H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 and to employ a molar ratio of HBr:2-aminopyridine in the range from about 1:1 to about 3.5:1 and to employ a molar ratio of H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 :HBr in the range from about 2:8 to about 8:2.

Abstract: A method is provided for sealing portions of cation exchange membranes of carboxylic acid type fluorinated polymers. The portions of the membranes to be sealed are in the ester form of the membrane and are ultrasonically sealed at sealing times of from about 0.1 to about 5 seconds while employing power in the range of from about 50 to about 600 watts.The novel method of the present invention can be used to repair membranes of carboxylic acid type fluorinated polymers which have been torn, slit, or cut. Sections of membrane materials may be sealed together to form an enlarged or reinforced membrane. The sealed portions are substantially free of wrinkles and are not mechanically damaged or weakened.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tetrachloro-butyl secondary phosphites which are the reaction product of 4,4,4-trichloro-1,2-epoxybutane or 2,4,4,4-tetrachlorobutanol with a phosphorus trihalide. These compounds are useful as flame retardant additives in plastic resin compositions.

Abstract: An apparatus for casting metals wherein the molten metal is contained and formed into a desired shape by the application of an electromagnetic field. A control system is utilized to minimize variations in the gap between the molten metal and an inductor which applies the magnetic field. The gap or an electrical parameter related thereto is sensed and used to control the current to the inductor.

Abstract: A diaphragm for electrolytic cells for the electrolysis of aqueous salt solutions is comprised of a porous portion and an impervious portion. The impervious portion is comprised of a fabric layer attached to an impervious film layer. A thermoplastic fabric material is used as the porous portion which is impregnated with a siliceous composition as the electrolytically active component.