Abstract: There are disclosed copper-base and/or iron-base contact materials which contain a Pb intermetallic compound dispersedly precipitated therein and which have highly improved sliding properties. Double layered contact elements improved in oil impregnation and lubricity are formed by sinter bonding the above contact materials to an iron-base metal backing, respectively. Economical producing methods for such double layered contact materials are also disclosed. In the copper-base and/or iron-base contact materials, one or more kinds of Pb intermetallic compounds are dispersedly precipitated.

Abstract: A method of protecting metal bodies, such as components of a thermal cracking furnace, against formation of carbon deposits, and the furnace components so protected, the method comprising producing an adherent, seamless coat on the metal surface, the coating comprising a layer of combined metal oxides within the MgO.Cr2O3 system.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave attenuating transparent member includes; a transparent base material, and a plurality of structural layers including at least one transparent conductive layer. Sheet resistivity of the electromagnetic wave attenuating transparent member is 100 &OHgr;/cm2 or less, and the plurality of structural layers include a first layer and a second layer which is provided to be farther than the first layer from the transparent base material, and has density which is higher than that of the first layer.

Abstract: Conductor track structures arranged on a nonconductive support material, especially fine conductor track structures, composed of a heavy-metal base and a metallization layer applied to the base, and a method for producing the conductor track structures. The heavy-metal base contains heavy metal nuclei which are formed by breaking down a nonconductive heavy metal complex by using UV radiation produced by an excimer laser. The heavy metal complex is applied to the entire microporous surface of the support material and covers the surface of the support material in the area of the conductor track structures. Conductor track structures produced according to the invention are comparatively easier to produce than previously known conductor track structures and exhibit very good adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved structural panel with synthetic ingredients, such as vermiculite and fibers. The improved structural panel achieves enhanced lateral and surface integrity by the use of fibers within the core of the structural panel and adhesives and smooth materials (such as foil) as a surface coating. The invention further describes a method and apparatus for assembling such a structural panel.

Abstract: A novel precious metal doped porous metal catalyst is disclosed. The precious metal is present in from 0.01 to 1.5 weight percent and distributed throughout the particles of porous metal to provide a surface to bulk ratio distribution of not greater than 60. The present invention is further directed to a process of forming said doped catalyst and to improved processes of catalytic hydrogenation of organic compounds.

Abstract: A component for use in manufacturing printed circuits, comprising: a laminate that in a finished printed circuit constitutes a functional element, the laminate comprised of: a film substrate formed of a first polymeric material; at least one layer of a flash metal applied to a first side of the film substrate, and at least one layer of copper on the at least one layer of a flash metal, the layer of copper having an essentially uncontaminated exposed surface facing away from the at least one layer of flash metal; and a planar layer of metal that constitutes a discardable element, the layer of metal having an essentially uncontaminated surface that is inert to copper, the laminate being attached to the layer of metal at its borders to define a substantially uncontaminated central zone inwardly of the edges of the sheet that is unjoined at the interfaces.

Abstract: Hot-rolled steel sheet which then can be cold-rolled, coated, the steel in the sheet having the following composition by weight: 0.15%<carbon<0.5% 0.5%<manganese<3% 0.1%<silicon<0.5% 0.01%<chromium<1% titanium<0.2% aluminum<0.1% phosphorus<0.1% sulfur<0.05% 0.0005%<boron<0.08%, the remainder being iron and impurities inherent in processing, the sheet ensuring a very high mechanical resistance after thermal treatment and the aluminum-based coating ensuring a high resistance to corrosion.

Abstract: In laminates prepared by laminating a base material and sandwich base material via a bonding layer, the adhesion strength between the sandwich base material and bonding layer is not less than 200 g/15 mm wide at 23 ° C. and the bonding layer is formed of a resin composition which comprises an ethylene/ &agr;-olefin copolymer resin, thus to provide useful laminates which are very excellent in adhesion properties to metal foil, deposited metal surfaces of metal-deposited films, and surfaces of other sandwich base materials and in tear properties such as unsealing properties, and have low smell and high strength as packaging films.

Abstract: A Ni plating layer 3, a Cu plating layer 11, a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer 4 and a chromate layer 5 are formed sequentially in that order on the outer surface of a steel base 2. The Cu plating layer 11 interposed between the Ni plating layer and the Zn—Ni plating layer seals up pinholes in the Ni plating layer and enhances the sacrificial corroding action of the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer.

Abstract: This invention can considerably improve the adhesion property of a film to a matrix surface of a silicon steel sheet by forming an interface layer such as nitride-oxide layer of one or more selected from Fe, Si, Al and B or an extremely thin base film formed by finely dispersing nitride-oxide of one or more selected from Fe, Si, Al and B in the same film components as a tension insulating film at an interface between the matrix surface and the tension insulating film, or further by immersing in an aqueous solution of a chloride mainly composed of SiCl4 to dissolve the matrix surface or conducting a smoothening treatment or a pickling treatment with an aqueous solution containing SiCl4 prior to the formation of the interface layer, and hence ultra-low core loss grain oriented silicon steel sheets having a core loss considerably superior to that of the conventional one and an excellent magnetostriction property can be obtained very cheaply and in a higher productivity.

Abstract: Boric acid is used as a surface-protection coating for protecting a desired surface area of a glass article from weathering, contamination by dirt, dust, moisture and others, and streaks and/or cracks due to collision and friction with other objects. The boric acid coating is readily washed out by water upon actual use of the glass article.

Abstract: A tip cap hole is loaded with a first composition comprising particles of a first alloy having a solidus temperature above the brazing temperature. The first composition is covered with a second composition comprising particles of a second alloy having a liquidus temperature below the brazing temperature. The second composition is heated to the brazing temperature to cause particles of the second alloy to melt to form a liquid of the second alloy which is carried into spaces between the particles of the first alloy by capillarity. The liquid of the second alloy is cooled to form a solid securely bonding the particles of the first alloy. By weight, the second alloy has no more than 1% B and from 3% to 11% Si. The first alloy has Cr and at least about 5% Al, at least about 0.5% Hf, no more than 0.5% Ti.

Abstract: A composite multilayer material and a method for the production thereof are described which are suitable for bearing points subject to mixed friction, said material being corrosion-resistant and cold-formable and capable of withstanding extremely high loads. According to the method, the backing material is preheated to a temperature of 1000° C. to 1100° C., a heterogeneously developing, lead-free copper-zinc- or copper-aluminum-based bearing alloy at a temperature of from 1000° C. to 1250° C. is cast thereon, and the composite multilayer material is cooled from the casting temperature of the bearing alloy to 100° C. within 2 to 4 minutes. A metallurgical bond zone (2) is present between the bearing alloy (3) and the backing material (1), which metallurgical bond zone (2) comprises 80-95% iron and the usual impurities, the rest being copper, and is crystallised in cubic form.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metallic fiber in which from a convergent extended wire, which is formed by a metallic fiber and a matrix member which is formed of a metallic material and whose dissolvability is higher than the dissolvability of the metallic fiber, the matrix member is continuously dissolved and removed by an electrolytic processing in a plurality of electrolytic tanks which are arranged in the conveying direction of the convergent extended wire, wherein: the convergent extended wire is passed through electrolytes in the plurality of electrolytic tanks, which are arranged in the shape of a gentle convex arch at the vertical direction upper side which includes the conveying passage of the convergent extended wire, the convergent extended wire is passed above a plurality of feeding devices which are provided at the outer sides of the electrolytes and which are disposed in the same arch-shape so as to correspond to the electrolytic tanks, in each of the plurality of electrolytic tanks, the metallic

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree is provided which consists of a stand base, a stand pillar, at least two truncated-cone elements conically grauated in terms of size, an a conical element for the top of the tree. The elements are detachably fastened to each other so a to form a stylized tree which can be easily disassembled for storage.

Abstract: A zirconia based article having a core of ZrO2 and/or partially reduced ZrO2, characterized in that it includes, over at least part of its surface, a superficial layer integral with the article, the thickness of the superficial layer including a plurality of regions of which one external region is formed of zirconium nitride having a gold metallic appearance.

Abstract: The bonding material for an electronic component comprises a metal material and fine resin particles dispersed in the metal material. Such a material may form an electrical “bump” for the component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nickel-based brazing material obtained by adding to powdery brazing nickel a powder of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, chromium, nickel-chromium alloys, and SUS (stainless steel) in an amount of from 2 to 10% by weight, excluding 10% by weight, based on the nickel-based brazing material, followed by mixing.

Abstract: A plated product is provided which comprises a material of which the surface has many recesses, each having an opening of 5˜100 &mgr;m and a depth of 0.2 d˜d (d: the size of the opening of a recess, &mgr;m) and having an anchor portion. Further, a plurality of grooves are provided on the surface of the material. The width of the opening of each groove and the depth of each groove have specified values. The groove can be provided at each of both edges of its opening with a ridge portion. The angle of said groove to the surface of the material is within a range of specified values. A part of the thin film of metal enters the anchor portions of the recesses or grooves, so that the plated metal produced by this invention has a superior technical effect in that the thin film of metal hardly peels off the surface of the material.