Abstract: A stable formulation comprising a silicon containing precursor selected from an alkoxysilane, aryloxysilane, or alkylalkoxysilane and a catalyst compound comprising a haloalkoxyalkylsilane or haloaryloxyalkylsilane wherein the substitutents within the silicon-containing precursor and catalyst compound are the same are described herein. More specifically, the formulation comprises a silicon-containing precursor comprising an alkoxyalkylsilane or aryloxysilane having a formula of Si(OR1)nR24-n and a catalyst comprising haloalkoxyalkylsilane having a formula of XSi(OR1)nR23-n; or a silicon-containing precursor comprising an alkoxysilane or aryloxysilane having a formula of R23-p(R1O)pSi—R3—Si(OR1)pR23-p and a catalyst comprising a haloalkoxyalkylsilane or haloaryloxyalkylsilane having a formula of (R1O)mR22-m(X)Si—R3—Si(OR4)2R5 wherein at least one or all of the R1 and R2 substituents are the same in both the silicon-containing precursor and catalyst compound are described herein.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to mold compositions and methods of molding and the articles so molded. More specifically, the disclosure relates to mold compositions, intrinsic facecoat compositions, and methods for casting titanium-containing articles, and the titanium-containing articles so molded.

Abstract: A liquid composition contains a cellulosic material constituted by a material containing at least one of cellulose and a cellulose derivative, and an ionic liquid having a functional group with reactivity. It is preferred that the ionic liquid has an imidazolium salt structure. It is also preferred that the functional group with reactivity contains a carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: A steel for a carburizing and a carburized steel component having a steel portion and a carburized layer with a thickness of more than 0.4 mm to less than 2 mm which is formed on an outside of the steel portion. A chemical composition of the steel for the carburizing and the steel portion of the carburized steel component satisfies simultaneously equations of a hardness parameter, a hardenability parameter, and a TiC precipitation parameter.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a coating composition, a film made of the coating composition, and method for preparing the coating composition. The coating composition includes a product prepared from cross-linking a (a) polysilsesquioxane with a (b) compound with the structure represented by Formula (I): wherein R is independently a hydroxyl group, or C1-8 alkoxy group, R1 is a C3-12 epoxy group, C3-12 acrylate group, C3-12 alkylacryloxy group, C3-12 aminoalkyl group, C3-12 isocyanate-alkyl group, C3-12 alkylcarboxylic acid group, C3-12 alkyl halide group, C3-12 mercaptoalkyl group, C3-12 alkyl group, or C3-12 alkenyl group, and R2 is a hydroxyl group, C1-8 alkyl group, or C1-8 alkoxy group.

Abstract: In a process and apparatus for the reduction of metal oxides to form metalized material by contact with hot reducing gas, which is produced at least partially by catalytic reformation of a mixture of—a gas containing carbon dioxide (CO2) and/or steam (H2O) with—gaseous hydrocarbons, the fuel gas for burners which provide the heat for the endothermal reformation processes which take place during the reformation is obtained at least partially from a partial quantity of the top gas produced during the reduction of metal oxides to form metalized material, wherein this partial quantity of the top gas, before it is used as a component of the fuel gas, is firstly subjected to dedusting and then to a CO conversion reaction, and the conversion gas obtained during the CO conversion reaction is subjected to CO2 removal after cooling.

Abstract: Partially fluorinated ketones are provided that include a terminal alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms bonded to a carbonyl group and a hydrofluoroether moiety having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms that contains at least one hydrogen substituent. The hydrofluoroether moiety is bonded to the carbonyl group with a carbon-carbon bond. The ether oxygen is bonded to a carbon atom that is at least two carbon atoms removed from the carbonyl group. Additionally, a fluorinated alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms is bonded to the ether oxygen of the hydrofluoroether moiety. These partially fluorinated ketones can be used in a wide variety of electronics applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel quaternary amino alcohol functional organosilicon compounds, aqueous compositions containing the latter, and a method for their production, in particular in the form of oligomers and polymers which can be present in the partially or fully hydrolyzed form and are in particular water-soluble. The compositions comprise only an extremely small portion of VOCs. The invention further relates to their use, preferably in the production of inkjet photographic papers.

Abstract: A steel for a carburizing and a carburized steel component having a steel portion and a carburized layer with a thickness of more than 0.4 mm to less than 2 mm which is formed on an outside of the steel portion. A chemical composition of the steel for the carburizing and the steel portion of the carburized steel component satisfies simultaneously equations of a hardness parameter, a hardenability parameter, and an AlN precipitation parameter.

Abstract: Enzymatically degradable compositions containing biocompatible polymers reactive with glycosaminoglycan compositions having a first glycosaminoglycan compound having a first degree of acetylation and a second glycosaminoglycan compound having a second degree acetylation different than the first degree of acetylation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ester plasticizer composition, as a plasticizer composition, which comprises a hybrid alkyl-substituted terephthalate compound and a non-hybrid alkyl-substituted terephthalate compound as active ingredients, improves workability due to high absorption speed for the resins and short melting time, and thus may imparts a uniform foaming property upon being applied to wallpaper formulation.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plate, a band, or a coil of hot-rolled steel is provided. The method includes providing an ingot or a slab of steel with a desired composition and a microstructure composed of austenite and 35 to 65% ferrite by volume and hot rolling the ingot or slab at a temperature between 1150 and 1280° C. to obtain a plate, a band or a coil. A method for manufacturing a hot-rolled bar or wire of steel, a steel profile and a forged steel piece are also provided.

Abstract: A film-forming material including a metal oxide such as a SiO2 film on the surface of a substrate, in which foreign substances, such as fine particles, are generated with difficulty while being stored, and a method for forming a film, in which the method includes forming a film on the surface of a substrate using the film-forming material. The film-forming material includes a metal compound capable of generating a hydroxyl group upon hydrolysis dissolved in an organic solvent that does not have a functional group that reacts with the metal compound. The organic solvent includes a solvent having a value of Log P of from 0 to 3.5.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to terpene solutions of metal precursors used for chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, spray pyrolysis or misted deposition. The terpenes do not supply impurities such as oxygen or halogens to the material being produced, nor do they etch or corrode them. In spray pyrolysis or misted deposition, small droplets provide uniform coating. Terpenes have high flash points and low flammability, reducing the risk of fires. Terpenes have low toxicity and are biodegradable. They are available in large amounts from renewable, natural plant sources, and are low in cost.

Abstract: Composite structures having a reinforced material interjoined with a substrate, wherein the reinforced material comprises a compound selected from the group consisting of titanium monoboride, titanium diboride, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Compositions containing tetrahydrofurfuryl and/or alkyl-substituted tetrahydrofurfuryl esters of citric acid are provided. These esters of citric acid can be formed from renewable materials and can be used, for example, as plasticizers for various polymeric materials. The tetrahydrofurfuryl and/or alkyl-substituted tetrahydrofurfuryl esters of citric acid typically have a low odor, have good compatibility with a variety of polymeric materials, and can be used at temperatures often encountered during hot melt processing of polymeric materials.

Abstract: A hypereutectic aluminum-silicon alloy is disclosed herein containing 18-20% by weight silicon, 0.03-0.20% by weight strontium and the balance aluminum, and alternatively with 3.0-6.0% by weight nickel. The alloy is substantially free of copper and manganese, but for any impurities that may exist. The alloy may also be substantially free of iron, but up to 1.2% by weight iron is permitted in certain embodiments. A more narrow strontium content of 0.05-0.10% by weight, may be used and the alloy may further include 0.3-1.2% by weight magnesium. In some embodiments 0.1-2.0% by weight nickel may be substituted with 0.1-2.0% by weight cobalt. The alloy of the present invention is preferably die cast resulting in castings that have a highly refined primary silicon microstructure with a modified eutectic structure and are highly ductile, but avoid soldering to the die casting dies.

Abstract: A coating film to prevent a conspicuous fingerprint has a water contact angle of no less than 60° so that most of water contained in fingerprints on the coating film evaporates without forming a layer adsorbed on the coating film. Further, the coating film has lipophilicity and has a diiodomethane contact angle of no more than 45° so that the coating film exhibits enhanced affinity to fingerprints, which primarily contain oily components.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a cellulose derivative in which at least one hydroxyl group is substituted with an acetyl group in an amount ratio of 90% by weight or greater with respect to a total amount of the resin composition, wherein a melt flow rate (MFR) of the resin composition is in a range of 10 g/10 min to 20 g/10 min.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a non-substituted cellulose resin having a weight average molecular weight in a range of 10,000 to 75,000.