Abstract: Toxic furnace dust having a low bulk density is densified into pellets by mixing the dust with ice, preferably by tumbling in a rotating drum. A six to eight-fold increase in bulk density may be realized, greatly facilitating the disposal of the toxic waste.

Abstract: A method of granulating of water soluble fertilizers which contain kieserite with a mass content of between 25 and 100% and which have primary particles within a very wide grain spectrum with a fraction of at least 20% under 0.09 mm, includes the steps of providing a granulating material including kieserite, applying to the granulated material moisturizing liquid, prior to or during applying the moisturing liquid adding to the granulating material soluble and/or somewhat collodial soluble substances from the class of mono-, di- and polysaccharide and/or their simple hydrophilic derivatives in solid form or in a solution in which they provide a main part, in a dose of between 0.1 and 5% dry mass relative to a dry weight of the fresh granulated material, forming the granules, and drying the granules after their formation to a residual moisture of 1 to 6% of kieserite mass contained in them.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a technique and provides for apparatus eminently useful for the econimic recovery of Fe, Zn, and S from waste galvinizer sulfuric acid and crystals of iron sulfate and zinc sulfate. The technique or method of the instant invention involves the ammoniation of the acid or a solution prepared from such crystals followed by the partial oxidation of the resulting ammoniated suspension to a point where the desired product magnetite is formed in the separated from a marketable solution of ammoniacal zinc sulfate. The effecting of the instant technique requires only a minimal amount of relatively inexpensive equipment and is simply and easily placed into practice by, for example, sparging anhydrous ammonia into a stirred tank of waste acid until the Ph is elevated to about 10. Air can be sparged through the resulting slurry to oxidize the iron in the acid. After a proper incubation period, the desired stable product, e.g.

Abstract: Micaceous-cordierite-glass ceramic particularly suitable for stomatological, head surgery and neck surgery applicatiosn has a fracture toughness K.sub.IC of up to 2.0 MPa m.sup.1/2, a hardness HV.sub.0.07 of 300-1000, a compressive strength of up to 450 N/mm.sup.2, a linear thermal expansion coefficient of 75-125.times.10.sup.-7 K.sup.-1, good chemical stability and excellent machinability as well as a high resistance to wear and comprises a composition in weight percentages of______________________________________ SiO.sub.2 43-50 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 26-30 MgO 11-15 R.sub.2 O 7-10.5 F.sup.- 3.3-4.8 Cl.sup.- 0.01-0.6 CaO 0.1-3 P.sub.2 O.sub.5 0.1-5 ______________________________________wherein R.sub.2 O is the sum of 3 to 5.5 wt. % Na.sub.2 O and 4 to 6 wt. % K.sub.2 O, a first crystal phase of mica, and a second crystal phase of 5 to 30 volume % cordierite, wherein relatively large mica crystals of 10 to 200 .mu.m are embedded in the glass and cordierite crystals of 0.5 to 5 .mu.m are arranged in the glass.

Abstract: A hydrolyzed lignosulfonate-acrylonitrile graft copolymer matrix providing a slow release solubility to fertilizers. The hydrolysis of the graft copolymer of lignosulfonate and acrylonitrile may be carried out in the presence of an alkali in situ during the fertilizer manufacturing process or in a prehydrolysis step with subsequent use of the hydrolyzed copolymer in the fertilizer manufacturing process to provide a controlled release formulation for various fertilizers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel sulfidoxymolybdenum dialkylphosphorodithioate represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R stands for a secondary alkyl group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms and four R's may be the same or different, and X stands for O or S and four X's may be the same or different.This compound is very valuable as the lubricant additive.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydrated fibrous mass prepared by the steps including introducing a source of cellulosic fibers to water with continuous mixing until a ratio of water to fibers of about 50 to 1 is obtained and mixing the water and source of cellulosic fibers until the source of cellulosic fibers has been comminuted to substantially individual cellulose fibers. The mass can be effectively used as a fire controlling agent. The mass can also be used as a carrier for pesticides, and as a concrete or cement cure rate controlling agent.

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, non toxic and safe. In one preferred form, the front-wheel drive grease comprises a base oil, a thickener comprising polyurea and calcium complex soap, and an additive package comprising tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Liquid micronutrient compositions are prepared by combining fulvic acid extracted from leonardite ore with a metal salt, a hydroxy acid and/or a hydroxy acid salt, and ammonia. The extract of leonardite ore is obtained by combination with a suitable chelant, while the subsequent combination with the metal salt and hydroxy acid/salt is accomplished in a heated aqueous medium. After allowing the desired metal chelates to form, the composition is combined with anhydrous ammonia, usually by sparging, to obtain a stable end product. The micronutrient compositions display enhanced plant uptake in both soil and foliar applications. Moreover, the compositions are particularly stable and suitable for application through drip irrigation systems.

Abstract: A novel cementing composition comprising a hydraulic cement and, as a fluid loss agent, water-soluble, nonionic hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose, are disclosed. Preferably, the cementing composition further comprises water-soluble, nonionic hydroxyethyl cellulose as a second fluid loss agent. A novel aqueous slurry containing the cementing composition, a novel process of using the aqueous slurry to fill an annulus between a borehole wall and casing, and a novel composition of matter comprising specified amounts of water-soluble, nonionic hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose and water-soluble, nonionic hydroxyethyl cellulose, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The corrosive effects of liquid nitrogen-based fertilizer compositions on metal surfaces is reduced by adding to the fertilizer compositions small amounts of amine oxides.

Abstract: A two stage method for preparing clear, storage stable, controlled release polymethylene urea nitrogen fertilizer solution. In the first stage, urea is reacted with a molar excess of formaldehyde, with temperatures of 75.degree. to 100.degree. C., at near-neutral pHs provided by buffers such as sodium bicarbonate, in the presence of ammonium compounds, until the formaldehyde is substantially converted to methylene moeities. In the second stage, the methylene moeities are reacted with additional urea and ammonium compounds, with temperatures of 75.degree. to 100.degree. C., in a near-neutral buffered solution at a pH of between 6.9 and 8.5, until the added urea is substantially converted to water soluble branched chain polymethylene ureas. Optimum urea to formaldehyde mol ratio in the first stage is between 0.483 and 0.518 to 1 and in the second stage optimum ratio is between 1.3 and 1.5 mols urea per mol of formaldehyde.

Abstract: A mushroom growth enhancer is provided consisting of a cracked soybean product in combination with a preservative agent. The cracked soybean product is size-adjusted to -10+30 U.S. standard mesh and dehulled. The dehulled, size-adjusted product is then combined with a preservative agent. The resulting combination is pasteurized at 220.degree. F. for 5 minutes. After pasteurization, excess water is evaporated to prevent spoilage by microorganisms not destroyed during pasteurization. After water evaporization, the resulting product is rapidly cooled. Rapid cooling prevents denaturation of the soybean protein. Because the present invention consists of a substantially undenatured protein product, the use of adversely high temperature conditions and harmful chemical denaturants is not required.

Abstract: A sealing composition suitable for sealing alumina packages for integrated circuits at a temperature below about 450.degree. C. for a short time of about 10 minutes. The composition is a mixture of 50-80 wt % vitreous PbO-B.sub.2 O.sub.3 solder glass powder having a deformation point of 350.degree. C. or less, 0-45 wt % low thermal expansion ceramic powder and 2-40 wt % zircon powder. The zircon powder is of a synthetic zircon artificially prepared to eliminate radioactive impurities such as uranium and/or thorium and contains 0.5-7 wt % Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, MnO and/or ZnO without alkali impurities and without non-reacted zirconium oxide. The composition has an improved flowability.

Abstract: Microbiol compositions for uniform application to dry soil to provide a cover crop and to improve soil aggregation are disclosed. The compositions comprise flocculant-producing photosynthetic microorganisms, especially algae, in a dormant or resting stage mixed with a dry, particulate, water dispersible carrier. Methods for the production and use of the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Anti-caking composition for nitrogen-containing material consisting essentially of ammonium salts useful as an ingredient of fertilizer and normally posing a problem with respect to caking. The composition includes at least one sulfate anti-caking agent such as sodium alkyl sulfates, potassium alkyl sulfates or monoethanolammonium alkyl sulfate, diethanolammonium alkyl sulfate and triethanolammonium alkyl sulfate.

Abstract: To prepare an effective potting media from waste plant products, a mixture of high carbon and high nitrogen organic material is mixed with a phosphoric acid solution to maintain a pH of between 5.5 and 7.1 under aerobic conditions, with or without soil. Ground wheat straw or other high carbon plant materials and ground alfalfa hay or other high nitrogen plant materials are used in the preferred embodiment in ratios of between three parts ground wheat straw or other high carbon plant materials for each seven parts of ground alfalfa hay or other high nitrogen plant materials to seven parts ground wheat straw or other high carbon plant materials for each three parts ground alfalfa hay or other high nitrogen plant materials. The mixture of wheat straw and alfalfa hay has a pH in the range of 7.0 to 8.1. Phosphoric acid 0.04 M is added periodically for approximately one month if the pH of the mixture is higher than desirable for the plant type.

Abstract: Fluorine in phosphate ores is present as the mineral fluorapatite. When the ores are digested with sulfuric acid a slurry is formed which can be filtered to make wet-process phosphoric acid. But fluorine compounds are discharged into the surrounding air during digestion and filtration. The fluorine-containing air is scrubbed with water to prevent air pollution. Scrubber water is cooled in ponds and is recycled to the scrubber. However, fluorine compounds are emitted from the cooling ponds and cause air pollution. In the present invention, processes are disclosed for treating fluorine-containing gases without use of cooling ponds thereby eliminating the air pollution problem. A facility is provided for treating fluorine-containing gases wherein fluosilicic acid or fluosilicate salts are converted to a fluoride salt by the addition of an alkaline substance. A slightly acidic scrubber water is concentrated in an absorption tower.

Abstract: An improved composite material consisting of silicon nitride whiskers uniformly dispersed through a glass matrix and a method for making the composite which comprises the step of dispersing the whiskers in a suitable liquid and separating off the fines and, optionally, the step of treating the dispersed whiskers with HF.

Abstract: A mushroom growing supplement is prepared from acidic corn gluten meal by mixing with aqueous formaldehyde while maintaining the meal in free-flowing condition. The treated meal is then packaged without heating or drying and is ready for use by mushroom growers.