Abstract: A Bi-Pb-Sr-Ca-Cu-O system superconductor having a composition ofBi.sub.n Pb.sub.m Sr.sub.x Ca.sub.y Cu.sub.2 O.sub..delta.wherein n is a number from 0.76 to 1.05, m is a number from 0.01 to 0.20, x is a number from 0.85 to 1.35 and y is a number larger than 1.00 and not larger than 1.35; or n is a number larger than 1.06 and not larger than 1.15, m is a number from 0.12 to 0.25, x is a number from 1.20 to 1.35 and y is a number from 1.20 to 1.30; or n is a number larger than 0.75 and not larger than 1.15, m is a number from 0.25 to 0.35, x is a number from 1.20 to 1.35 and y is a number from 1.20 to 1.35, when they are normalized with the Cu mole number of 2, which has t.sub.c of at least 110 K.

Abstract: A treating composition for a porous substrate such as wood is provided in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion comprising a dispersed phase of an organic solvent in relatively low amounts to reduce V.O.C., a water repellent, and a stabilizing surfactant. Optionally, preservatives and resins may be included. Penetration with relatively low organic solvent content is achieved by producing a dispersion having a maximum mean particle size of 3000 .ANG.. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the dispersion with a microfluidizer.

Abstract: An oxide type superconducting material comprising a plurality of metal species and oxygen in combined form, said superconducting material improved by the addition of a parametric modifier.

Abstract: An improved voltage non-linear resistor having a superior voltage-current characteristic property, a superior switching current impulse withstand capability, a superior lightning current impulse withstand capability, and a large discharge voltage V.sub.0.1mA of 230-330 V/mm, a small deterioration rate of the discharge voltage V.sub.0.1mA after applying a lightning current impulse, a prolonged electric life under electrical stress and an improved discharged voltage at a large current area is provided which contains zinc oxide as a main component, and desired amounts of subsidiary components of bismuth oxide, cobalt oxide, manganese oxide, antimony oxide, chromium oxide, silicon oxide, nickel oxide, aluminum oxide, boron oxide and silver oxide. The resistor has a discharge voltage of V.sub.0.1mA of 230-330 V/mm at a current density of 0.1 mA/cm.sup.2 calculated per unit thickness of the sintered resistor, a discharge voltage ration V.sub.10A /V.sub.0.1mA of 1.2-1.45 a current densities of 10 A/cm.sup.2 and 0.

Abstract: Composites of flexible graphite particles and an amorphous carbon phase useful for applications such as valve packing end rings.

Abstract: A superconducting screen printing ink comprises an organic composition, a mineral binder and a mineral composition which is a high temperature superconducting Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O material or a precursor therefore. A thick superconducting film is produced by screen printing deposition of the ink on a substrate through a mask, drying and then baking the deposited ink. The ink and film are useful in microelectronics.

Abstract: The silicone oil compound of the invention has a high thermal conductivity by virtue of compounding of a relatively large amount of a heat-conductivity improver such as zinc oxide, aluminum nitride and the like in a powdery form but still has an adequate and stable consistency suitable for application. This unique characteristic is obtained by the use of a specific silicone fluid as the base of the compound, which is a diorganopolysiloxane of which from 5 to 50% by moles of the silicon atoms at the molecular chain ends each have a hydroxy group bonded thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thick film sense resistor composition containing palladium and silver in a weight ratio of about 56/44 to about 60/40 and a specific glass frit composition so that the sense resistor achieves low resistivity and controlled TCR.

Abstract: A rechargeable electrochemical cell whose anode is based on lithium or a lithium alloy, whose electrolyte is constituted by a solution of a lithium salt in a non-aqueous solvent, and whose cathode material is based on crystallized vanadium oxide, wherein the vanadium oxide contains a .gamma.' phase due to chemical or electrochemical oxidation of a .gamma. phase of LiV.sub.2 O.sub.5 obtained by inserting a number of atoms of lithium per mole of V.sub.2 O.sub.5 into said oxide, where said number lies in the range 0.9 to 2.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oxide superconductor which has a relatively high transition temperature T.sub.c. This superconductor has the chemical formula (R.sub.1-x Ca.sub.x)(Ba.sub.1-y Sr.sub.y).sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub.7-z wherein R is at least one rare earth element selected from the group consisting of Tm, Yb and Lu, x is with in the range of 0.1.ltoreq..times.0.5, y is within the range of 0.1.ltoreq. y .ltoreq.0.4 and z is within the range of 0.05 .ltoreq. z .ltoreq.(x/2+0.5). The invention further provides a method for producing the oxide superconductor which comprises firing a composition of the formula (R.sub.1-x Ca.sub.x)(Ba.sub.1-y Sr.sub.y).sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub.7-z wherein R is at least one rare earth element selected from the group consisting of Tm, Yb and Lu, x is within the range of 0.1 .ltoreq..times..ltoreq.0.5 and y is within the range of 0.1 .ltoreq.y .ltoreq.0.4 at a temperature of from 750.degree. C. to the melting temperature of the composition under an oxygen partial pressure P(O.sub.

Abstract: A heat resistive phosphate-zircon composite body including a main crystalline phase and a secondary crystalline phase, the main crystalline phase being a solid-solved phase of R.sub.y Zr.sub.4 Si.sub.x P.sub.6-x O.sub.24 in which 0<x<2, 2/3<y<2, and R includes of one or more kinds of bivalent or trivalent cations (provided that x and y satisfy electrical neutrality), and the secondary crystalline phase being zircon. A process for producing a heat resistive phosphate-zircon composite body is also disclosed. The process includes the steps of measuring and mixing given amounts of ZrP.sub.2 O.sub.7, (ZrO).sub.2 P.sub.2 O.sub.7, RO and/or a phosphate of R, SiO.sub.2 and a zircon powder, shaping the mixture and firing the shaped body, wherein the given amounts of ZrP.sub.2 O.sub.7, (ZrO).sub.2 P.sub.2 O.sub.7, RO and/or the phosphate of R, and SiO.sub.2 are measured such that the composite body may include a main crystalline phase composed of a solid-solved phase of R.sub.y Zr.sub.4 Si.sub.x P.sub.

Abstract: This invention provides a continuous ceramic oxide fiber comprising Al, Y, and O. In another aspect, a method of making the same is taught. The continuous ceramic oxide fiber is useful, for example, as thermal insulation, as a filter component, and as a reinforcement for structural composites.

Abstract: A machinable high Tc ceramic superconductor is formed by weighing and mixing appropriate stoichiometric amounts of Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3, SrCO.sub.3, CaCO.sub.3, and CuO (BSCCO), removing carbonates from the mixture, melting the mixture, casting the melted mixture into a mold, and inducing superconductivity and growth of randomly oriented platelets in the cast.

Abstract: A process is presented for the fabrication of a metal/ceramic composite by a non-vapor phase oxidation of a molten metal by contacting said molten metal at an elevated temperature with a sacrificial ceramic preform. The shape of the preform is retained but the ceramic preform is reduced, oxidizing the molten metal. A preferred sacrificial ceramic preform is silica, but can also be, for example, mullite, titania or zirconia, and the preferred molten metal is aluminum or an aluminum alloy. Thus, for example, is produced from immersing a silica preform into molten aluminum alloy, an Al/Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 composite metal/ceramic article which does not contain silica or silicon and which is extremely tough.

Abstract: A contact lens conditioning solution which has a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene substituted ethylenediamine nonionic surfactant (Poloxamine type) having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of seven or below and a carrier vehicle. A polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene nonionic surfactant (Poloxamer type) having a hydraulic-lipophile balance of seven or below and a polyoxyethylene concentration of less than about 20% by weight of the polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene nonionic surfactant may also be included in the solution.

Abstract: A composition which is an aqueous solution including (i) an alkyltrialkoxysilane with C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl groups on silicon; (ii) a silane coupling agent, (iii) an amino resin, and (iv) a quaternary ammonium silane. The composition is used to render surfaces water repellent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and useful enamel composition and method of using the same for producing an enamel finish on a formed section of glass. The enamel composition partially crystallizes upon heating, thereby helping to prevent the forming and handling equipment from sticking and/or adhering to the composition during the forming operation. The enamel composition includes a crystallizable glass frit portion and a seed powder. The crystallized glass frit portion includes precursors from which Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4 can be crystallized upon firing of the enamel composition. The seed powder causes at least a portion of the precursors to crystallize upon firing such that during firing at least a part of the crystallizable glass frit yields crystallized Zn.sub.2 SiO.sub.4. The enamel composition also preferably includes bismuth oxide (Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3) in order to help further ensure that no sticking and/or adhering problems develop during the forming operation.

Abstract: An oxide ceramic superconductor can be obtained if the oxides of bismuth, strontium, calcium and copper are mixed, the atomic ratios of the metals corresponding to a high-temperature superconductor, the mixture is mixed with an alkaline earth metal indate powder of the formula (Sr,Ca)In.sub.2 O.sub.4 and the mixture is heated for a prolonged period in the presence of oxygen. The presence of the indate promotes the development of a phase having a critical temperature of 110K.

Abstract: Process for the production of an elongate body of longitudinally aligned acicular crystals (3) of the superconducting substance REBa.sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub.6.5+y, with RE=rare earth metal, 0<y<1, in which fine-grained powder (1) with a particle diameter of 0.1-5 .mu.m is sintered for 1-100 h at a temperature of 600.degree.-850.degree. C. with application of a pressure of 100-5,000 bar. For the production of a filament conductor, the powder is filled into a small Ag tube (4), drawn, and pressure sintered at 800.degree. C./10 h under 2,000 bar.

Abstract: A surface treating composition for excluding water penetration which is a solution obtained by combining water; an alkyltrialkoxysilane selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl groups on silicon and blends of alkyltrialkoxysilanes with C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl groups on silicon; a silane coupling agent; and an aqueous silicone emulsion of an anionically stabilized hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, amorphous silica and an organic tin salt.