Abstract: An improved sputtering apparatus is provided in which the target assembly is a plurality of permanent magnets, e.g., samarium cobalt magnets.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for maintaining cathode spots in an electric arc vapor deposition coating process, on the desired cathode evaporation surface are disclosed. A primary anode is arranged, configured and biased within a vacuum deposition coating chamber relative to a cathodic source so as to maintain an electric arc therebetween. A relative biasing network maintains a voltage difference during deposition between the primary anode and other conductive surfaces within the chamber, or the chamber wall itself, such that electrons leaving the cathode are preferentially drawn toward the primary anode rather than to other conductive surfaces. The anode orientation within the chamber causes those electrons drawn toward it to tend to maintain the cathode spots on the desired cathode evaporation surface for maintaining arc stability at low arc current levels.

Abstract: A scintillation converter for neutron radiography is described, comprising a composition formed of components (A) 100 parts by weight of an olefin rubber made mainly of ethylene and propylene, (B) from 100 to 400 parts by weight of at least one inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of inorganic boron compounds and inorganic lithium compounds, and (C) from 100 to 600 parts by weight of a zinc sulfide-base fluorescent material. This scintillation converter is not only superior in radiation-sensitive performance, but also has high elasticity and superior abrasion resistance.

Abstract: Degradation retardants reduce electrochemical degradations and provide significantly increased operation lifetimes for the colloidal suspensions of electrophoretic display devices. Suitable degradation retardants include redox agents capable of being repeatedly, reversibly oxidized and reduced in the colloidal suspensions.

Abstract: Disclosed are deflecting yoke for electromagnetic deflection type cathode-ray tubes which comprises a compressively molded products consisting substantially of an iron powder or an iron-based alloy magnetic powder; an electrically insulating powdery resin; an organic metallic coupling agent; and an electrically insulating powdery inorganic compound;and a method for manufacturing it which comprises the steps of: mixing an iron powder or an iron-based alloy magnetic powder, an electrically insulating powdery resin and an organometallic coupling agent with one other; then mixing an electrically insulating powdery inorganic compound therewith; and compressively molding the prepared mixture.The deflecting yoke of the present invention has more excellent properties, as compared with conventional ferrite cores and dust cores. Moreover, the deflecting yoke of the present invention can restrain the temperature rise more satisfactorily than the conventional deflecting yoke.

Abstract: Sputtering system for cathode sputtering apparatus, having a cathode base body with a target of the material to be sputtered. In the marginal part of the target an anode is disposed which is provided with at least one groove. For the solution of the problem of obtaining stable operating conditions in the lengthy coating of substrates with insulating materials and of drawing a high portion of the cathode current to the anode for a long period of time, the at least one groove opens, in accordance with the invention, on a side of the anode that is not in line of sight with the target.

Abstract: Process for the recovery of heavy metals from aqueous solution by reaction with soluble, functionally-substituted polymer upon which the heavy metal loads, and optionally crosslinks by interaction with the heavy metals present in solution. Metals including those having atomic numbers of 39-51, 57-84 and 89-117, inclusive, can be recovered by the practice of the present invention.

Abstract: For the vapor deposition of layers of oxides, nitrides, oxynitrides and carbides by ion plating, the surface to be coated is electrically insulated or mounted under insulation and during the coating an electric plasma is maintained in front of the surface to be coated, in such a way that the ion incidence density on the substrate is 0.5 to 2 mA per cm.sup.2 and the surface charges to a potential of -5 to -60 volts. Thereby especially hard and firmly adhering layers are obtained.

Abstract: A process for applying a non-electrophoretic top-coating over an electrophoretically applied base coating and curing the composite coating by employing a single curing step is disclosed.

Abstract: A magnetic dispersion which can be applied to a non-magnetic base to produce a recording medium is prepared by dispersing a magnetically anisotropic material in a polymer binder and in an organic solvent by a method wherein the magnetically anisotropic material is worked in a jet mill before and/or during dispersing.

Abstract: Magnetizable adsorbent particles suitable for use in a magnetically stabilized fluidized bed and with a smaller particle size than conventionally formed composite adsorbents are prepared by introducing magnetizable particles such as magnetite or iron into a reaction mixture for forming a zeolite having adsorbent properties, such as zeolite Y. The zeolite is formed as a coating on the magnetizable particle.

Abstract: An intermediate layer material of a three-layer resist system for use in processing of a semiconductor substrate, comprising an organopolysiloxane. The organopolysiloxane is expressed by a general formula (R.sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2).sub.m.(R.sub.2 SiO).sub.n.(RSiO.sub.3/2).sub.p.(SiO.sub.2).sub.q {where R is independently a hydrocarbon group or an alkoxy group; and m, n, p and q represent composition ratios of respective units and satisfy m+n+p+q=1, 1.gtoreq.m>0, 1.gtoreq.n.gtoreq.0, 1.gtoreq.p.gtoreq.0, 1.gtoreq.q.gtoreq.0 (where p and q are not simultaneously 0), m/p.ltoreq.0.3 (where p.noteq.0), and/or m/q.ltoreq.1 (where q.noteq.0)}.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means of relieving stress on an apertured mask, typically used to deposit thin-film structures on a glass substrate, such that the mask easily conforms to the substrate surface when the mask is in its hold down and patterning position during the deposition process. In particular, the present invention provides a mask assembly having a structurally relieved inner apertured mask portion from an outer mask portion that serves to eliminate wrinkles or crimps in the mask during deposition which may produce unacceptable blurs or shorts between thin-film structures. The stress relieving feature includes a slot which is disposed peripherally about the inner mask and two small segments providing the interconnection between the inner and outer mask of the mask assembly.

Abstract: A continuous method is presented for removing both oxides of sulfur and oxides of nitrogen from combustion or exhaust gases with the regeneration of the absorbent. Exhaust gas is cleaned of particulates and HCl by a water scrub prior to contact with a liquid absorbent that includes an aqueous solution of bisulfite and sulfite ions along with a metal chelate, such as, an iron or zinc aminopolycarboxylic acid. Following contact with the combustion gases the spent absorbent is subjected to electrodialysis to transfer bisulfite ions into a sulfuric acid solution while splitting water with hydroxide and hydrogen ion migration to equalize electrical charge. The electrodialysis stack includes alternate layers of anion selective and bipolar membranes. Oxides of nitrogen are removed from the liquid absorbent by air stripping at an elevated temperature and the regenerated liquid absorbent is returned to contact with exhaust gases for removal of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: A non-flowing batch electrodialysis pocket cell apparatus for rapidly treating milliliter or microliter volume samples of high value biological materials. Said pocket cells being easily removeable from a holding vessel and containing a sample holding cavity which is preferably narrower at the bottom than at the top and with means for adding or removing samples into or out of the top of said cavity as by the use of a pipette or syringe.

Abstract: A sputtering target structure suitable for use with a planar magnetron sputtering electrode device has a plurality of annular target members arranged concentrically. The annular target member is provided with either an annular groove for concentration of an electric field or an annular wall for repelling electrons.

Abstract: Distyryl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkyl and the like,R.sup.2 denotes hydrogen, halogen, aryl, alkyl, aralkyl and the like,R.sup.3 denotes hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or CF.sub.3 andn denotes 1 or 2,are useful fluorescent brighteners which are distinguished by their low degree of self-coloring. They are particularly useful for application to polyester fibre materials by thermosoling.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for vaporizing any flakes of sputtering target material which short circuit high voltage cathodes during the sputtering of a coating on a substrate such as nuclear fuel pellet positioned in the vacuum chamber of a sputtering device. A separate low voltage, high current auxiliary power source is used to evaporate the shorting flakes. The present method and apparatus reduces the process recovery time in the event of a shorting flake from as long as 6 hours down to as little as 5 minutes without compromising the purity of the sputtered coating. The auxiliary power source may be an ac source which is preferably connected in series with the shorting flake so that current from the ac source will cease as soon as the shorting flake is evaporated. A ballast and/or short circuit indicating device may also be provided in series with the ac source in order to limit the ac current and in order to indicate the presence of shorting flakes.

Abstract: Fluorescamine or like compounds react with the epidermis when applied to the skin and form, within about 15 to 30 minutes after application to the skin, a long-lasting reaction product, which is invisible in ordinary light but which fluoresces intensely under ultraviolet light. Such markings resist removal by abrasion and repeated washings. Organic solutions of such compounds, preferably containing a fugitive dyestuff or pigment and used as the marking fluid of a conventional felt-tipped pen, can be used to mark skin for radiological or diagnostic purposes. Inanimate objects can be coated with these compounds to detect human contact therewith.

Abstract: A method of treating a polymer film to alter its physical properties, comprising exposing the film to an ionized plasma in a vacuum environment with the ionizing gas producing one of surface etching, polymer cross-linking and coating of the film.