Abstract: The invention relates to a fused grit having the following chemical analysis, in wt %: ZrO2+HfO2: 38.0-46.0%; Al2O3: the remainder up to 100%; SiO2: 0.20-0.60%; Y2O3: 0.45 to 0.70%; TiO2: 1.00 to 2.00%; other oxides: <1.00%, the ratio of Y2O3/SiO2 being 0.80 to 2.00, and the tetragonal phase being 60 to 90% of the weight of the zirconia, the remainder being in monoclinic form.

Abstract: Propellant compositions include an energetic binder, such as nitrocellulose, and a stabilized, encapsulated red phosphorous as a ballistic modifier. The propellant composition may additionally include an energetic plasticizer, such as nitroglycerine. For example, the propellant composition may be formed by mixing a double or multi base propellant that includes nitrocellulose plasticized with nitroglycerine with the stabilized, encapsulated red phosphorus. The propellant compositions may be substantially lead-free and may exhibit improved ballistic properties. Methods of forming such propellant compositions and an ordnance device including such propellant compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cutting element is described comprising a super-hard cutting table, a substrate and a metal or alloy layer. A surface of the superhard cutting table, is joined to the substrate by means of the metal or alloy layer which is positioned between them. At least a first surface of the metal or alloy layer and at least a first surface of the cutting table are co-operatively shaped with each other such that the co-operative shaping substantially prevents relative movement between the cutting table and the metal or alloy layer.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter is directed to a method for producing nanoparticles, as well as the nanoparticles produced by this method. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles produced by the disclosed method have a high defect density.

Abstract: Methods for making a pressed monolithic gas generant for an inflatable restraint device (for example, an airbag system for a vehicle) are provided. The methods include admixing a gas generant material with a ballistic performance modifier to form a mixture. The mixture is granulated. Then, a pressed monolithic gas generant grain is formed by applying pressure to the granulated mixture, where the grain has an actual density of at least about 95% of the maximum theoretical density. The pressure may be applied in a controlled manner to both side of the gas generant material in a die cavity, and removing formed grain from die cavity while maintaining some pressure to both sides of the grain, thereby further improving various pyrotechnic properties.

Abstract: A white star pyrotechnic illuminant composition, useful in US military M127A1 parachuted hand held signals (HHS), which illuminant provides surprisingly enhanced luminous intensity and luminous efficiency versus the current M127A1 U.S. military HHS white star pyrotechnic illuminant. The inventive illuminant formulation includes a mixture of powdered sodium nitrate, magnesium, alkyl polysulfide polymer and a binder; wherein the magnesium and alkyl polysulfide is preferably recovered from the demilitarization of obsolete munitions to realize a significant savings.

Abstract: A method for enhancing heterogeneous asymmetric selectivity and catalytic activity belongs to the field of catalytic asymmetric organic synthesis technology, the preparation method of the invention are as follows: firstly preparing the chiral L-amino acids intercalated LDHs by coprecipitation or ion-exchange method; exfoliating the chiral L-amino acids intercalated LDHs into dispersed system of chiral L-amino acids attached to the inorganic LDH nanosheets; then coordinating the L-amino acids in the above dispersed systems with the metal centers for different types of asymmetric catalytic reactions. The results show that the as-prepared catalyst can enhance the asymmetric selectivity effectively. Compared with the homogeneous counterparts under the same reaction conditions, the catalyst exhibits relatively higher yields and largely improves the selectivity of the asymmetric reaction products; and thus the chiral compounds with a higher optical purity can be obtained.

Abstract: A method of making a polycrystalline diamond cutter element includes forming a blend, comprising a first particle size of polycrystalline diamond particles and a second particle size of polycrystalline diamond particles; forming a suspension of nanocrystalline diamond particles suspended in a solvent; and mixing the blend into the suspension to form a polycrystalline diamond mixture comprising nanocrystalline diamond coated polycrystalline diamond particles. The mixture is sintered with a substrate at high temperature and high pressure to form the polycrystalline diamond cutter element.

Abstract: An environmentally safe, nontoxic energetic time delay composition useful in small diameter aluminum tubes (i.e., typical military delay housings), which provides desired delay propagation rates of from less than about 2 to about 38 mm/s through such delay housings—the compositions being compressed stoichiometric mixes of Ti and C powders; Ni and Al powders; a combination of Ti/C and 3Ni/Al powders; and a combination of Ti/C and Ni/Al powders, diluted with inert alumina.

Abstract: A liquid electrically initiated and controlled composition comprising an oxidizer, soluble fuel additive(s), and other optional additives to enhance the chemical or ballistic properties, or a combination thereof is disclosed. The liquid composition further comprises stabilizers to enhance thermal stability, sequestrants to minimize deleterious effects of transition metal contaminants, and combustion enhancers maximizing efficiency. Buffers and heavy metal sequestering or complexing agents may be used in combination to achieve the highest degree of thermal stability. Additional ionic co-oxidizers may be added to the liquid composition to stabilize the liquid oxidizer and further depress freezing point. The liquid phase of matter allows flow via pipes or tubes from tanks, reservoirs, or other containers, through metering valves, followed by ignition or combustion modulation when stimulated by electrodes, statically or dynamically.

Abstract: In a method for producing a base body with hard material particles, an adhesive is first of all applied with a defined film thickness to the entire or parts of the working surface of the tool to be produced. Next, the hard material particles are applied to the regions of the working surface provided with the adhesive for lasting adhesion. Hard material particles are applied evenly by an apparatus and are then transferred to the working surface of the tool to be produced provided with the adhesive, on which they remain adhered before the adhesive has hardened. This method enables rapid coating of the working surface of the tool with a predeterminable uniform number of detached hard material particles per unit of area.

Abstract: A nanoparticle of a decomposition product of a transition metal aluminum hydride compound, a transition metal borohydride compound, or a transition metal gallium hydride compound. A process of: reacting a transition metal salt with an aluminum hydride compound, a borohydride compound, or a gallium hydride compound to produce one or more of the nanoparticles. The reaction occurs in solution while being sonicated at a temperature at which the metal hydride compound decomposes. A process of: reacting a nanoparticle with a compound containing at least two hydroxyl groups to form a coating having multi-dentate metal-alkoxides.

Abstract: A method of preparing heavy ANFO including loading high density ammonium nitrate into a hopper; feeding the high density ammonium nitrate into a mixing chamber; during the feeding step, injecting fuel into a high density ammonium nitrate feeding pipe, thereby obtaining ANFO; loading bulk emulsion into a hopper; gassing the bulk emulsion; feeding the gassed bulk emulsion into a same mixing chamber as the ANFO; and mixing the gassed bulk emulsion and the ANFO, thereby obtaining heavy ANFO.

Abstract: A composition based on cerium, zirconium and tungsten is described. The composition has a content expressed as an oxide, of which cerium is from 5% to 30% of the composition, tungsten is from 2% to 17% of the composition, and the remainder of the composition is zirconium. After aging at 750° C. under an air atmosphere including 10% water, it has a two-phase crystallographic structure having a tetragonal zirconia phase and a monoclinic zirconia phase, with no presence of a crystalline phase including tungsten. The composition can be used as a catalyst, especially in an SCR process.

Abstract: A process for treating a tailings stream comprises (a) contacting (1) a gelling agent and (2) an activator with said tailings stream to produce a gel; (b) entrapping solids including sand and clay, and other solid particles with the gel; and (c) allowing the gel to strengthen and solidify to produce a trafficable deposit; wherein the tailings stream comprises water and solids, which solids comprise sand, clay and other solids particles, and wherein 5% by volume to 100% by volume of the solids have a particle size less than 0.05 mm, based on the total volume of the solids. The process may further comprises spreading the gel produced in step (a) or the trafficable deposit produced in step (c) over a surface. The present invention is particularly useful to treat tailings streams produced in processes to extract bitumen from oil sands ores.

Abstract: A catalyst component for olefin polymerization comprising magnesium, titanium, halogen and electron donor, wherein the electron donor is selected from at least one of the diol diester compounds, when the diol diester comprised contains a certain amount of isomer with Fischer projection formula as shown in Formula (II), the activity and stereospecificity of the catalyst are greatly improved, especially in the production of polymers with high melt index, the isotactic index of the obtained polymers is improved substantially.

Abstract: A composition that comprises a support material that is loaded with an active metal or metal precursor, an amine component, and a non-amine containing polar additive. The composition is useful in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The composition is prepared by incorporating a metal solution into a support material followed by incorporating therein an amine component and a non-amine containing polar additive.

Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid for use in magnetorheological ultrasmooth polishing of a substrate surface, comprising an aqueous carrier vehicle; a first amount of magnetic particles having a average diameter between about 1 micrometer and about 2 micrometers; and a second amount of abrasive particles having an average diameter between about <1 nanometer and about 15 nanometers. The fluid may further comprise a chemical stabilizer. Preferably the size of the magnetic particles is 2 to 3 orders of magnitude greater than the size of the abrasive particles. Preferably, the magnetic particles are spherical and include carbonyl iron, and preferably, the abrasive particles are selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, cerium oxide, silica, boron carbide, silicon carbide, natural diamond, synthetic diamond, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method for recovery of impurities and/or degradation products and/or heat-stable salts from amine-based solvents used for capture of CO2 from gas streams. The method comprises recovering CO2 from a CO2-enriched amine-based solvent thereby producing a lean amine-based solvent, contacting and mixing together the lean amine-based solvent with a reaction composition comprising a phase-change catalyst and a diluent, thereby producing a first organic phase comprising the impurities and/or degradation products and/or heat-stable salts and a first aqueous phase comprising the lean amine-based solvent, separating the first organic phase and the first aqueous phase; and separately recovering the first organic phase and the first aqueous phase. The organic phase can be regenerated by intermixing with a NaOH solution to form an organic phase comprising therein the reaction composition and and an aqueous phase comprising the NaOH solution with the impurities and/or degradation products and/or heat-stable salts.

Abstract: Catalysts include nanoparticles of catalytic metal and cellulose or cellulose derivatives. The catalysts are used in electroless metal plating. The catalysts are free of tin.