Abstract: Compounds of intrinsically conductive polymers, in particular polyanilines, with metals, their preparation and uses of these compounds are described.

Abstract: A process for preparing fibers containing intrinsically conductive polymers comprises extruding two or more filaments, applying a coating formulation containing a salt of an intrinsically conductive polymer to at least one of the filaments to form a coated filament, combining the filaments to form a filament bundle, and processing the bundle into a fiber. A filament coated with an intrinsically conductive polymer and a fiber comprising at least one coated filament are also provided which are useful in preparing textiles and other materials which exhibit conductivity.

Abstract: A process is described for metallizing materials such as plastics, glasses, ceramics and metals, in which (a) the material to be metallized is provided with a coating which contains intrinsically conductive polymer, (b) the intrinsically conductive polymer is activated by reduction and (c) the metal is applied to the material in a non-electrochemical manner by bringing the coated material into contact with a solution containing ions of the metal.

Abstract: A process for the production of corrosion-protected metallic materials by passivation is described, in which a layer of an intrinsically conductive polymer is deposited on the metallic material, and the coated metallic material is brought into contact with oxygen-containing water until the equilibrium potential is reached, with polyaniline in particular being used as conductive polymer.

Abstract: A dispersible, intrinsically conductive polymer having an electrical conductivity (measured in a 4-point measuring cell on a powder pellet) of 2.5.times.10.sup.1 to 2.5.times.10.sup.5 S/cm is obtained when a dispersible intrinsically conductive polymer in powder form having a starting conductivity of 1 to 5 S/cm is rubbed and/or dispersed in the presence of a non-polymeric polar substance applying sufficient shear forces until the desired increased electrical conductivity is reached.

Abstract: An intrinsically conductive polymer is in the form of a dispersible solid of primary particles with a specific surface area according to BET of >15 m.sup.2 /g and with an average diameter of less than 500 nm, in which preferably not more than 20% of aggregates with an average size >1 .mu.m are present in the particle size range >500 nm. For the manufacture of the polymer the polymerization is carried out in a solvent in which the appropriate monomer is soluble or colloidally dispersible, but in which the polymer that is formed is insoluble, whereby the temperature of the reaction mixture is not allowed to rise more than 5.degree. C. above the starting temperature.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions rendered antistatic or electrically conductive showing increased conductivity are obtained by incorporating into a matrix polymer a combination ofA. a first finely divided conductive material, namely conductive carbon black with a BET surface area of more than 80 m.sup.2 /g or an intrinsically conductive organic polymer in complexed form, andB. a second finely divided conductive material, namely graphite or an intrinsically conductive polymer in complexed form, which is different from the material used as material A, or a metal powder and/orC. a finely divided non conductive material having an average particle size below 50 microns.

Abstract: Substantially monomer-free, electrically conductive organic polymers and/or organic conductors are dissolved or dispersed in a melt or solution of a thermoplastic matrix polymer or polymer mixture partially compatible therewith and having a solubility parameter >8.6 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2, in order to obtain mouldable polymer blends. The latter are suitable for producing moulded articles, particularly for electrical conductors, semiconductors or photoconductors. A suitable apparatus for producing the polymer blends comprises an extruder or kneader, through whose barrel one or more sonotrodes project into the transformation zone.

Abstract: Antistatic or electrically semiconducting thermoplastic polymer blends contain two partially compatible thermoplastic polymers A and B, whereof polymer A has a lower viscosity than polymer B and whereby the solubility parameters thereof also differ. Polymer A, which forms the continuous phase, contains an addition of electrically conductive substances and forms current-carrying conductor tracks. The polymer blends are suitable for producing antistatic or electrically semiconductor coatings, foils, moulded articles or parts.

Abstract: Substantially solvent-free and monomer-free, conductive organic polymers and/or organic conductors are molded, under moisture and oxygen exclusion, at elevated temperature and under a pressure of at least 500 bar to moldings with a highly lustrous surface which appears metallic. The moldings are suitable for use as electrical conductors, semiconductors or photoconductors. A suitable apparatus for producing the moldings has an inert gas-fillable and evacuatable press capsule, which is placed between a die and an abutment in a heatable molding apparatus.

Abstract: A polymer concentrate containing an antistatic agent and a process for the production thereof are provided, in which the antistatic agent is applied to the particle surface of a finely divided polymer powder. The thus obtained concentrate is suitable for producing plastic molding compounds for plastic finished products, such as phonograph records having improved characteristics.