Abstract: A process for crystallization of an inorganic substance includes preparing a supersaturated solution of the inorganic substance to be crystallized in a solvent which is a liquid; forcing a stream of the supersaturated solution upwardly through successively a fluidized bed distributor of a fluidized bed reactor and a bed of crystals arranged above the fluidized bed distributor with a pressure effective to cause fluidization of the bed of crystals, the fluidized bed distributor dividing the stream of supersaturated solution into thin, substantially parallel and vertical jets; maintaining the fluidized bed distributor at a temperature which is uniform and at which the inorganic substance to be crystallized from the supersaturated solution is lower than or equal to the concentration corresponding to saturation; and controlling the temperature of the fluidized bed distributor to cause the stream of supersaturated solution in the fluidized bed distributor to undergo a temperature change which is insufficient to des

Abstract: The relationship between the average degree of roughness of the faces of rough appearance, expressed in microns, and the percentage by weight of units derived from vinyl acetate in the copolymer of which the film consists is greater than 0.019.The film is extruded in the form of an extruded sleeve which is cooled in the die by a circulation of a coolant fluid whose temperature T satisfies the relationship: ##EQU1## in which Tc is the temperature at which the Napierian logarithm of the relationship between the length at break and the initial length of a test specimen of the copolymer has a value of 87% of its value at 180.degree.Tm is the mean temperature of the copolymer as it leaves the diea is equal to 0.24G is given by the relationship .rho..times.Cp.times.V.times.H.sup.2 /.lambda..times.Lin which.rho. is the density of the copolymerCp is the specific heat of the copolymerV is the mean flow velocity of the copolymer through the extrusion dieH is the height of the gap between the core and the extrusion die.

Abstract: An adhesive composite including a layer consisting of a compatibilized composition including at least one polyamide, and at least one propylene polymer which is at least partially modified by a polar monomer and which has a melt flow index (MFI) measured according to ASTM standard D 1238-86 (230/2.16 conditions) higher than 20 g/10 min., preferably, higher than 50 g/10 min., most preferably such that 70 g/10 min..ltoreq.MFI of the propylene polymer .ltoreq.80 g/10 min.; and a layer consisting of at least one other material which is comprised of at least one cellulosic product and which is bonded to the layer consisting of a compatibilized composition.

Abstract: Suspensions, in oils, of particles containing a transition metal compound, which are spheroidal and of narrow particle size distribution.These suspensions can be employed in processes for the polymerization of alpha-olefins, carried out in the presence of an organoaluminium activator.

Abstract: An adhesive composite including a compatibilized composition comprised of at least one polyamide, and at least one propylene polymer which is at least partially modified by a polar monomer and which has a melt flow index (MFI) measured according to ASTM standard D 1238-86 (230/2.16 conditions) higher than 20 g/10 min., preferably, higher than 50 g/10 min., most preferably, such that 70 g/10 min..ltoreq.MFI of the propylene polymer.ltoreq.80 g/10 min.; and at least one other material selected from the group consisting of an organic synthetic polymer, a cellulosic product, and a metal.

Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition comprises a core containing a drug, a first inner layer coating on the core which contains a drug, and a second inner layer coating on the first inner layer coating which also contains drug. This oral pharmaceutical composition is used especially for treating intestinal diseases.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of sodium bicarbonate particles having an ovoid or spherical shape, the process preparing an aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate, which is supersaturated; circulating the aqueous solution supersaturated in sodium bicarbonate through a bed of crystals in order to cause the bed to be a mobile bed in which the crystals are in continuous motion, and to cause crystallization of the sodium bicarbonate particles and at least partial desupersaturation of the aqueous solution supersaturated in sodium bicarbonate to provide a mother liquor and, withdrawing the sodium bicarbonate particles from the bed.

Abstract: A polymer mixture, including at least one conductive polymer which has been dedoped to provide at least one dedoped conductive polymer; and at least one polar polymer. The polymer mixture has outstanding dielectric properties so that the polymer mixture is useful for producing electronic, optoelectrical, electrical and electromechanical devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to electrochemical energy storage devices containing a composition comprising an electrically conductive polymer based on polypyrrole, substituted or otherwise, and ionic groups which comprise an R-sulphate or R-sulphonate group, R denoting an alkyl or aryl radical.The invention also relates to the use of these devices as a supercapacitor or as a rechargeable generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of electrically conductive polymers derived from 3-alkylthiophenes by chemical polymerization of the 3-alkylthiophene by means of a ferric salt, an alkyl halide and water.The invention also relates to electrically conductive devices containing the poly(3-alkylthiophenes) obtained and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A compound useful in the synthesis of peptides containing arginine, and including a guanidine group and an unsubstituted tetraphenylborate ion, and having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a hydrogen atom, an amino acid group which is linked by a peptide bond and which may be substituted, a peptide radical which is linked by a peptide bond and which may be substituted, or an aliphatic or aromatic radical effective as a protecting group or an activating group, and wherein Y is an hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, an amino group, an amino acid group which is linked by a peptide bond and which may be substituted, a peptide radical which is linked by a peptide bond and which may be substituted, or an aliphatic or aromatic radical effective as a protecting group or an activating group.

Abstract: A device for injection moulding plastic articles by the fusible-core technique includes a unit (1) for moulding fusible cores, a unit (2) for injection moulding, a unit (3) for melting and for recovering the fusible cores and a unit (4) for washing the moulded parts. The first two units are served by a mobile transfer robot (5) equipped with a rotatable arm having a ripper adapted to catch a fusible core and a gripper adapted to catch a moulded part. The two latter units are served by a stationary robot for melting (8) which interacts with the transfer robot (5). By programming the various functions performed by the robots, it is possible to carry out in parallel the moulding cycles of fusible cores and of injection moulding of the desired parts with a minimum of non-productive time and hence to obtain an automatic production with a high yield.

Abstract: Liquid catalytic system comprising at least one group VIII metal compound, a fatty amine hydrochloride whose melting point is greater than 25.degree. C. and an organic solvent. This catalytic system is suitable for the preparation of vinyl chloride by reacting acetylene with hydrogen chloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of electrically conducting polymers based on polythiophenes by chemical polymerization of thiophene by means of a ferric salt, an alkyl halide and water.The invention also relates to the electrically conducting devices containing the polythiophenes obtained and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: The valve, mounted on a vent pipe, allows the passage of gas in both directions, but prevents any escape of liquid fuel. The valve comprises a closed containment 7 equipped with a lower inlet port 8 and with an upper outlet port 9 which are connected to the vent pipe, a stationary circular inner cup 10 kept spaced from the inner wall of the containment and from the inlet port, a vertically displaceable assembly surmounting the cup and comprising a float 13 and a needle 16 which is equipped with a gasket 17 and is fixed to the float and which, in the high position of the assembly, can close off the outlet port 9, and means 11, 14, 15 for causing an upward displacement of the assembly as a result of an inclination of the containment 7. Furthermore, the annular space between the cup 10 and the inner wall of the containment 7 is profiled so as to form a Venturi tube 18 which is kept in relationship via at least one passage 20 with the volume 19 located between the cup 10 and the base of the float 13.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition of electrically conductive polymers chosen from polypyrrole and/or substituted polypyrrole and ionic groups containing a 2-ethylhexylsulphate group.The invention also relates to a process for obtaining this composition.

Abstract: Multilayer composites coextruded with the use of polyolefins and of impact-reinforced impervious resin compositions based on hydrolysed copolymers of vinyl acetate and ethylene comprising, as an additive improving the impact strength, elastomeric copolymers of ethylene and propylene which are modified by grafting an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and, preferably, by maleic anhydride.The coextruded multilayer composites are very particularly suitable for the manufacture of fuel storage vessels combining impact strength and high imperviousness to petrol and to petrol/alcohol mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of electrically conducting polymers based on polythiophenes by chemical polymerization of thiophene by means of a ferric salt, an alkyl halide and water.The invention also relates to the electrically conducting devices containing the polythiophenes obtained and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: Baths for the chemical polishing of stainless steel surfaces which comprise a mixture of hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid, a substituted or unsubstituted hydroxybenzoic acid and an amine in aqueous solution.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polymer which is electrically conductive and which is based on polythiophene, the process including polymerizing thiophene in a reaction medium including thiophene, from 2.5 to 20 moles of an anhydrous ferric salt per mole of thiophene, from 0.04 to 1 liter of an alkyl halide per gram of thiophene, and from 0.1 to 5% by weight of water introduced into the reaction medium based on the amount of alkyl halide.