Abstract: A liquid fertilizer containing about 6% to 9% nitrogen (N), 24% to 30% phosphoruspentoxide (P.sub.2 O.sub.5), and 5% to 9% potassium oxide (K.sub.2 O). The fertilizer is produced by the reaction of ammonium phosphate solution with phosphoric acid and a potassium-containing compound, such as potassium hydroxide.

Abstract: A high performance lubricating grease effectively lubricates and greases front-wheel drive joints. The front-wheel drive grease has excellent extreme pressure properties and antiwear qualities and is economical, nontoxic and safe. In the pereferred form, the front-wheel drive grease comprises a base oil, a polyurea thickener, and an additive package comprising tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate.

Abstract: A biological inoculant is disclosed for facilitating and fostering the growth of edible corn plants. The inoculant includes spores of strains of Trichoderma hamatum and Trichoderma harzianum, with or without a carrier.

Abstract: The invention is directed to thick film crossover dielectric compositions in which the dielectric is an amorphous aluminoborosilicate glass which upon firing forms a single phase of celsian in a matrix of amorphous remainder glass.

Abstract: An osmoprotectant particle for use in enhancing fungus growth and particularly for use with edible mushrooms. The osmoprotectant particle includes a carrier particle, either a protein or a neutral material and a plurality of osmoprotectant microdroplets containing water soluble phosphoglyceride such as hydroxy lecithin and betaine or choline which are attached to a plurality of recesses formed about the carrier particle. Denaturation of the protein and/or control of a surface-to-volume ratio restricts access to the microdroplets such that only mushroom mycelia occuring in the later flushes will be able to utilize the phospholipid droplets. A method is provided for producing the osmoprotectant particles utilizing either the protein carrier particle or the neutral carrier particle.

Abstract: Particulate nutrient material for use as fertilizer or animal feedstock is produced from absorbent paper shreds or particles, for example of newsprint, impregnated with animal manure--for example as a result of use of the paper as bedding for chickens. The impregnated paper shreds or particles are compacted and pelleted, and may be mixed with superphosphate and/or fishmeal before pelleting.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dielectric paste for a ceramic multilayer wiring substrate, of which feature, among others, lies in the composition of inorganic components comprised of ceramics made of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, SiO.sub.2, CaO and MgO, and a borosilicate glass. This can be prepared by mixing a part of the glass with the ceramic, calcining the mixture at a high temperature, and then adding the remaining glass to mix with the calcined product. The insulation layer is densely formed, and a dielectric paste excelling in electric insulating property can be obtained by mixing this composition with an organic liquid.

Abstract: A fertilizer is effectively prevented from caking with an aqueous composition comprising an aqueous solution obtained by solubilizing a water-insoluble synthetic polymeric compound by a concentrated aqueous solution of a salt of an alkyl sulfate having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, an .alpha.-olefinsulfonate having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, an alkylsulfonate having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or an alkylbenzenesulfonate having an alkyl group having 4 to 8 carbon atoms, said aqueous solution containing a wet spread sticking agent in an amount of 1.0 to 50% by weight based on the synthetic polymeric compound.

Abstract: A plant growth regulating composition comprising chitosan and a non-phytotoxic acid in the form of an aqueous solution or a blend of dry powders. The composition may be applied to the soil in which seeds are to be planted, the seeds themselves, or the foilage of an emerging plant.

Abstract: A process for making a body suitable for use as an additive for incorporation in a plastic, which comprises the steps of forming a blend of glass-forming materials, converting the blend of glass-forming materials into a solidified porous form, and heating such solidified porous blended glass-forming materials to form an exterior glassy shell thereon; as well as a lightweight body made by such process, and an article of manufacture incorporating such body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing the water-retention capacity of soils and providing plant nutrients to same over an extended period of time. This method comprises the admixing of soils with from 2 to 30% by weight of a chryso-zeolite of type A/and or X which comprises a magnesium leached asbestos matrix having an SiO.sub.2 content of 37 to 60% wt %, an MgO content of 0.1 to 15% by weight, an Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 content of 0.1 to 2.5% by weight and containing from 10 to 25% by weight of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and from 25 to 35% by weight of Na.sub.2 O, and/or K.sub.2 O, and/or CaO, and/or (NH.sub.4).sub.2 O.

Abstract: Dump release microcapsules are formed of a water-reswellable gel having dispersed therein a sorbtive filler material having a median particle size of not more than 1 micron, such as fumed or precipitated silica. The filler material has an active substance absorbed therein and/or adsorbed thereon. The active material can be 2-chloro-6-(trichloromethyl) pyridine and the gel formed from crosslinked lignin or a lignosulphonate.

Abstract: A method for producing combined phosphorus fertilizer and soil conditioner in which phosphate rock and, as reaction matter, organic acidic matter are used. In a method according to the invention, the acidic mass is organic, for instance, bark waste, peat, waste fiber from a cellulose production plant or paper mill, sawdust or similar matter.

Abstract: An attrition-resistant, controlled release fertilizer comprising a water-soluble central mass containing nucleophilic reactive functional groups surrounded and chemically bonded to a base coating formed by reacting a molecular excess of a coupling agent with the nucleophilic groups of the central particles, and a water-insoluble layer, surrounding and chemically bonded with the base coating, formed by the reaction and polymerization of the excess functional groups of the coupling agent used in forming the base coating is described. A preparation method is provided.

Abstract: A method and plant are provided for sterilizing waste sewage sludge with methyl bromide vapor, to produce a natural fertilizing material. The moisture content of the sludge is reduced to a level where the vapor permeability of the sludge is sufficiently high to reduce the contact period of the methyl bromide vapor with the sludge to an economically viable level. The methyl bromide is provided at a dose of at least 50 g/m.sup.3 to the top of a bed of sewage sludge having a moisture content of less than 35% and about 1 meter thick and allowed to permeate the bed over a period of about 48 hours under the force of gravity, the bed of sewage sludge being covered during the entire treatment period with a cover which is impermeable to the methyl bromide vapor. Harmful pathogens and parasites such as Ascaris ova are effectively eliminated.

Abstract: Method for producing high-grade fertilizer and useful side products from pips, wherein, after the aerobic decay of press residues from wine production, the pips are separated from the decay product by sieving, are opened by crushing and are subjected to another aerobic decay, and wherein the components of the decayed crushed pips are divided by sieving into three fractions of different particle sizes, the fine fraction of which contains predominantly or almost exclusively humified seedlings and humified nutrient tissue of the grape seed, the coarse fraction consists predominantly of thirds and quarters of pip walls, and the middle fraction includes smaller pip wall pieces.

Abstract: Novel dimercapto thiadiazoles and cyanodithioimidocarbonate polymers and oil soluble lubricating additives thereof.

Abstract: Improvement in the physical properties of soil is achieved by the application of aqueous mixtures of agricultural polyelectrolytes and polysaccharides to the soil. The combination of agricultural polyelectrolytes and polysaccharides results in greatly improving the physical properties of the soil while significantly reducing the quantity of agricultural polymers as compared to methods of the prior art.

Abstract: Silicon nitride sintered bodies are disclosed, which each consist essentially of Si, O, N, and at least two kinds of rare earth elements selected from Y, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu the bodies comprising not less than 70% by weight of Si.sub.3 N.sub.4. The ratio of the molar amount of all the rare earth elements contained in the sintered body calculated as moles of Ln.sub.2 O.sub.3, Ln being a rare earth element selected from Y, Er. Tm, Yb and Lu divided by the molar amount of oxygen calculated as moles of SiO.sub.2 is within the range of from 0.4 to 1.3. The amount of oxygen calculated as moles of SiO.sub.2 is obtained by subtracting the amount of oxygen contained in all the Ln.sub.2 O.sub.3, all the rare earth elements contained in said sintered body being considered as molecules of Ln.sub.2 O.sub.3 from the amount of oxygen contained in the sintered body and converting the remaining amount of oxygen into moles of SiO.sub.2.

Abstract: A method of treating sewage is disclosed. Sewage is mixed with an ammonia source, and the mixture is formed into a substantially impermeable mass. The substantially impermeable nature of the mixture increases the ammonia concentration therein and substantially completely destroys all viable parasites. When the impermeable mass is formed by addition of cement and silicate, a strongly alkaline environment is created that kills bacteria and viruses. The resulting end product is a friable mass that is substantially free of pathogens and suitable for unrestricted reuse.