Abstract: A water-soluble cellulose ether is separated from its suspension by passing a suspension of water-soluble cellulose ether particles in water through a filter of perforated metallic or ceramic filter medium under pressure, removing the filter cake of water-soluble cellulose ether from the filter medium, and cleaning the filter medium with steam, compressed air or water under pressure. The invention enables to separate a water-soluble cellulose ether, especially having a high dissolution temperature, avoids the filter from being clogged, and extends the operative time of the filter.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing an optical fiber base material by means of a vapor-phase axial deposition method. The method includes preparing a raw material supplying pipe that supplies raw gas centrally and a supporting gas channel and a combustion gas channel that are concentrically disposed outside the pipe, using a multiple flame burner forming a plurality of concentric flames, and generating and depositing glass particles in a state where a condition of Vi<Vm 2Vi is satisfied when linear velocity of a flow of the most inside flame is Vi and linear velocity of the raw gas is Vm. Preferably, the condition satisfies that 1.3Vi<Vm 1.8Vi.

Abstract: In connection with a semiconductor component having a circuit region and electrodes formed on a substrate surface, the circuit region is sealed by (1) applying a resist material onto the substrate surface to form a resist layer, (2) selectively exposing the resist layer to radiation and developing the resist with a liquid developer for thereby removing only the portion of the resist layer which overlies the circuit region, (3) applying a resin sealant onto the circuit region and curing the resin sealant into a cured resin layer that covers the circuit region, and (4) removing the residual resist layer using a solvent.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an annular sustained release pheromone-dispenser which has a shape favorable for packaging and transportation, can easily be installed, can maintain its installed condition over a long time period and can easily be handled even after use without any trouble. Also provided is a tool for easily and rapidly installing a pheromone-dispenser at elevated spots of, for instance, fruit trees. The sustained release pheromone-dispenser comprises a plurality of plastic tubes 2a and 2b arranged in parallel and capable of being semi-resiliently deformed, whose ends 3 are connected together by fusion and whose central portions are independent and can form a annular space therebetween by pulling them apart from one another; and a liquid synthetic sex pheromone 1 enclosed in these plurality of plastic tubes 2a, 2b without impairing the pheromone-release capacity.

Abstract: Sulfonyldiazomethane compounds containing a long-chain alkyl- or alkoxy-naphthyl group are novel and useful as photoacid generators. Chemical amplification type resist compositions comprising the same are suited for microfabrication because of many advantages including improved resolution, improved focus latitude, and minimized line width variation or shape degradation even on long-term PED.

Abstract: A silane compound of the following formula (1) having two or more protected functional groups A-R—Si(CH3)nX3-n??(1) wherein A represents a group of the following formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a is an integer of 1 to 10, and b is an integer of 1 to 10, or wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, R represents a linear or branched, divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, X represents a halogen atom or an organoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is 0, 1 or 2 is prevented from the reaction of the functional groups per self when undergoing modification or treatment. When the protection is removed after introduction of the protected functional groups, quantitative and efficient introduction of the two or more functional groups is ensured, resulting in more developed effects of modification and addition.

Abstract: A hardcoat composition comprising (A) a hydrolytic condensate of a hydrolyzable silicon compound of formula: R1aSiX(4-a) with at least 1 mole of water per mole of hydrolyzable group X, (B) a metal oxide, (C) a siloxane resin of formula: R2bSi(OR3)c(OH)dO(4-b-c-d)/2 and having a Mw of at least 2,000, which is solid at a temperature of not higher than 40° C., and (D) a curing catalyst forms a hardcoat film having satisfactory hardness, transparency and adhesion as well as improved weather resistance and presenting a surface that is repellent to marker ink.

Abstract: A pellicle is provided that comprises a pellicle frame that has an upper end face and a lower end face and is a quadrilateral having a side greater than 30 cm or a circle having a diameter of greater than 30 cm, a pellicle film stretched over the upper end face of the pellicle frame, and a pressure-sensitive adhesion layer for affixing an exposure master plate to the pellicle frame, the pressure-sensitive adhesion layer being provided on the lower end face of the pellicle frame, the pressure-sensitive adhesion layer having a thickness of 400 ?m or greater, and the pressure-sensitive adhesion layer having a level of cohesive breaking strength such that the pressure-sensitive adhesion layer does not undergo cohesive failure when peeled off from the pellicle frame or the exposure master plate.

Abstract: An addition curing silicone rubber composition comprising (A) an alkenyl-containing organopolysiloxane, (B) a resinous copolymer composed mainly of R3SiO1/2 units and SiO2 units in a molar ratio between 0.5/1 and 1.5/1 wherein R stands for a monovalent hydrocarbon group and is substantially free of alkenyl groups, (C) a resinous copolymer composed mainly of R?3SiO1/2 units and SiO2 units in a molar ratio between 0.5/1 and 1.5/1 wherein R? stands for a monovalent hydrocarbon group and includes an alkenyl group, and the total content of alkenyl groups is at least 0.0001 mol/g, (D) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and (E) an addition reaction catalyst cures into a silicone rubber sheet that has a satisfactory rubber strength and surface adhesive property.

Abstract: An organosilicon compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group or a halogenated phenyl group; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R3's are each a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; X is a hydrolyzable group; Z1 is —R4—, —R4O— or —R4(CH3)2SiO—, where R4 is a substituted or unsubstituted divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; Z2 is an oxygen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and m is 0, 1 or 2 and n is 0, 1 or 2. When incorporated in silicone compositions, the organosilicon compound acts as a cross-linking agent having well-balanced photopolymerizability and condensation curability.

Abstract: A rubber composition is obtained by mixing (a) a perfluoropolyether-base fluororubber composition having Si—CH?CH2 as crosslinking sites with (b) a silicone rubber composition having the same crosslinking system as component (a). The resulting blend has the advantages of both the fluororubber and silicone rubber compositions.

Abstract: A colorless and transparent thermosetting polyimidesilicone resin comprising structural units of the following general formula (1) and structural units of the general formula (4), said resin being soluble in an organic solvent wherein X is a tetravalent organic group having 4 or more carbon atoms, none of the carbon atoms of X being bound to a plurality of carbonyl groups, Y is a diamine residue and Z is a diaminosiloxane residue.

Abstract: Alicyclic methacrylate compounds having an oxygen substituent group on their ?-methyl group, represented by formula (1), are novel wherein R1 is H or C1–C10 alkyl which may contain a halogen atom, hydroxyl group, ether bond, carbonyl group, carboxyl group or cyano group, and R2 is a monovalent C3–C20 organic group having an alicyclic structure. Polymers prepared from these alicyclic methacrylate compounds have improved transparency, especially at the exposure wavelength of an excimer laser, and improved dry etching resistance.

Abstract: By premixing a sulfide chain-bearing organosilicon compound, a halogenoalkyl group-bearing organosilicon compound, and optionally, sulfur, adding anhydrous sodium sulfide Na2S to the premix, and allowing reaction to take place, a sulfide chain-bearing organosilicon compound having a shorter sulfide chain can be prepared in high yields and at a lost cost while minimizing formation of monosulfide-bearing organosilicon compound.

Abstract: A phase shift mask blank is composed of a transparent substrate and a phase shift film thereon. The phase shift film is made of at least two types of layer stacked in alternation, each type having a different composition and containing at least one element selected from among metals, silicon, oxygen and nitrogen. The alternately layered film enables a high-quality phase shift mask blank having improved chemical resistance to be achieved.

Abstract: A conductive silicon composite in which particles of the structure that silicon crystallites are dispersed in silicon dioxide are coated on their surfaces with carbon affords satisfactory cycle performance when used as the negative electrode material in a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell.

Abstract: Novel tertiary (meth)acrylate compounds having a lactone structure are polymerizable into polymers having improved transparency, especially at the exposure wavelength of an excimer laser and dry etching resistance. Resist compositions comprising the polymers are sensitive to high-energy radiation, have a high resolution, and lend themselves to micropatterning with electron beams or deep-UV rays.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic field generator for MRI in which, by simplifying the component parts of the pole pieces incorporated therein, the magnetic field generator for MRI can be manufactured at a lower cost without detracting from its magnetic characteristics. Specifically, the present invention provides an inclined magnetic field generation coil for use in a magnetic field generator for MRI, the coil comprising a plurality of magnetic field regulating holes (17), an electric conductor in coiled form, and a resin base.

Abstract: A heat conductive silicone composition comprising (a) an organopolysiloxane having alkenyl groups only at both ends of a molecular chain, (b) a heat conductive filler, (c) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having Si—H groups only at both ends of a molecular chain, and (d) a platinum group curing catalyst is shaped into an article which conforms to a member and permits heat to dissipate from the member without applying stresses thereto.

Abstract: A glass base material, which is a base material of an optical fiber, comprising: a core; and a clad surrounding the core; wherein: a rate of change in a relative-refractive-index-difference between the core and the clad in a longitudinal direction of the glass base material is substantially 6% or less.