Abstract: The disclosure relates to a family of luminophors Ba.sub.z -Al.sub.12-x Mn.sub.x O.sub.19 with 0.8.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.1.3, wherein x ranges from 0.2 to 0.7 and has a time of decay, to 10% of the light energy emitted, of less than about 15 ms. It also relates to a method for the manufacture of this family of luminophors having a time of decay, to about 10% of the initial light intensity emitted, of less than about 15 ms. It also relate to a method for the manufacture of this family of luminophors, using a primary vacuum step in order to obtain a neutral or reductive atmosphere with an oxygen content of less than about 10 particles per million (ppm). This method has the great value of enabling the formation of barium hexa-aluminate with a high manganese content to lower the decay time while, at the same time, preserving high luminous efficiency. Application to high-definition television.

Abstract: The invention is a surface modifier for magnetic pigments having the formula:(Ar).sub.n --R--PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 (I)where Ar represents an aryl group, R represents an aliphatic group of 1-6 carbons and n is an integer of 1 or more. The invention also includes magnetic recording media made using such surface modifiers.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention, in the W-type ferrite which is formulated as SrO.2(FeO).n(Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3), to provide the ferrite magnet and the manufacturing process thereof by which said W-type magnet maintains cost-performance characteristics recognized with the conventional M-type magnet and furthermore exhibits the maximum energy products more than 5 MGOe. In order to achieve the aforementioned object, carbon elements are admixed to raw powder which is a previously prepared mixture of SrCO.sub.3 and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 under a given condition such that n-value in the above formula is in a range between 7.2 and 7.7. After the calcining said mixture, CaO, SiO.sub.2 and C powders are furthermore mixed and pulverized to have an average particle size of less than 0.06 .mu.m, followed by forming into a green compact body under a magnetic field and sintering the formed product under a non-oxidizing atmosphere.

Abstract: A luminescent composition which is a uniform admixture of a least one phosphor having a particle size of about ten micrometers or less and at least one sol gel compound in an amount sufficient to substantially encapsulate the phosphor. Luminous devices are formed by disposing this composition on a substantially transparent substrate. The use of particulate phosphors in an encapsulating medium protects the phosphor and provides dielectric strength or conduction as required. Improved luminous devices for displays and lighting are provided such as those finding use as flat panel displays and for backlights for liquid crystal flat panel displays.

Abstract: Colloidal fluids having improved insulating and/or cooling properties. Embodiments of the invention involve colloidal fluids which comprise a carrier liquid and a dispersed phase of non-metallic particles, wherein the colloidal fluid has a saturation magnetization of less than about 50 Gauss. The compositions may be employed to insulate and/or cool electromagnetic devices, including high power devices, such as power transformers.

Abstract: A polymeric sensing membrane having a Stern-Volmer constant within a pre-determined range of Stern-Volmer constants. The membrane includes a polymeric material having a fluorescent dye molecule dispersed therein. The dye molecule is capable of having its fluorescence collisionally quenched by a gas to be detected by the membrane. In one embodiment, the membrane includes a fluorescent dye molecule which has a relaxation time and a polymeric material having a permeability within a range of permeabilities defined by a mathematical function of the pre-determined range of Stern-Volmer constants. In another embodiment, the membrane includes a polymeric having a permeability and a fluorescent dye molecule having a relaxation time within a range of relaxation times defined by a mathematical function of the pre-determined range of Stern-Volmer constants.

Abstract: Yellow azo fluorescent pigments and a process for a preparing same. Yellow azo fluorescent pigments as a component of printing ink, coating, plastic compositions and articles of manufacture and used for controlling manufacturing operations.

Abstract: A polishing composition is shown which includes (1) a polishing media particle; (2) a film forming binder for suspending the particle and forming a temporary film on an exposed surface of the workpiece, the temporary film being dissolvable in a subsequently applied polishing wash, whereby the polishing media particle is freed to polish the workpiece; (3) a solvent for suspending the polishing media particle in the film forming binder to facilitate forming the temporary film; and (4) a wetting agent to improve the wettability of the composition on the exposed surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: A polishing slurry for use in chemical mechanical polishing is disclosed. The polishing slurry contains a solvent and polishing particles dispersed in this solvent. The polishing particles are selected from silicon nitride, silicon carbide, and graphite. The primary particle size of the polishing particles dispersed in the solvent is appropriately 0.01 to 1000 nm. When the polishing particles are colloidally dispersed in the solvent, the secondary particle size of the polishing particles is appropriately 60 to 300 nm.

Abstract: An aqueous coating suspension for a fluorescent lamp comprises particles of an alkaline earth chlorofluorophosphate phosphor activated by antimony and manganese, water, at least one water soluble binder, a defoaming agent, a surface active agent and a sufficient amount of ammonium chloride for improving lamp maintenance.

Abstract: Barium, strontium and/or rare earth metal hexaferrite powder of low coercivity can be produced by subjecting a barium, strontium and/or rare earth metal hexaferrite powder to carburising, nitriding, carbonitriding, hydriding or carbohydriding conditions without undue loss of saturation magnetisation. High coercivity powder can be produced by calcining the low coercivity powder (FIG. 1). High remanence and high saturation magnetisation powder can be produced by mechanically alloying of a Sr--, Ba and/or rare earth metal hexaferrite powder with iron powder (FIG. 12).

Abstract: An optical glass having optical constants of refractive index within the range of 1.55-1.75 and Abbe number (.nu. d) within the range of 25-51 and having large negative anomalous dispersion which is substantially free of lead and arsenic compounds includes as its essential ingredients in weigth percent 10->40% SiO.sub.2, 12.5-35% B.sub.2 O.sub.3, 3-20% ZrO.sub.2 and 6-30% Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5.

Abstract: A phosphor capable of being kept from being affected by oxygen during production thereof, carrying out luminescence due to excitation by electrons, selectively realizing various luminous colors depending on selection of starting materials and exhibiting satisfactory luminance and life characteristics. The phosphor is represented by a chemical formula Ga.sub.1-x In.sub.x N:A (0.ltoreq.x<0.8, A.dbd.Zn or Mg) and prepared by mixing starting materials containing at least an oxygen-free gallium compound and an oxygen-free doping substance to prepare a mixture and heating the mixture in a nitrogen-containing atmosphere.

Abstract: A soft ferrite material for manufacturing a device for shielding electromagnetic frequencies such as wire coiling inductors and chip components including chip inductors and chip beads is disclosed. Particularly, an Ni--Cu--An soft ferrite material and a method for manufacturing a wire coiling type or chip type inductor using the ferrite material are disclosed, in which a low temperature sintering is possible, the variations of the electromagnetic properties are low as against an external stress, and the electromagnetic properties are superior. A B.sub.2 O.sub.3 --Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 --ZnO glass is added in an amount of 0.05-15.0 wt % to the ordinary Ni--Cu--Zn soft raw material, and this mixture is sintered at a temperature of 860.degree.-910.degree. C.

Abstract: A radio frequency soft ferrite material for manufacturing a device for shielding radio frequencies such as wire coiling inductors and chip components including chip inductors and chip beads is disclosed. Particularly, an Ni--Cu--Zn soft ferrite material and a method for manufacturing a wire coiling type or chip type inductor using the ferrite material are disclosed, in which a low temperature sintering is possible, the variations of the electromagnetic properties are low as against an external stress, and the radio frequency characteristics are superior. A B.sub.2 O.sub.3 --Bi.sub.2 O.sub.3 --ZnO glass is added in an amount of 1-25 wt % to the ordinary Ni--Cu--Zn soft ferrite powder, and this mixture is sintered at a temperature of 860.degree.-910.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorescent covering for roads, parking areas and the like. The covering has a binder which fluoresces at the same energy as an organic optical whitener, thereby more uniformly dispersing energy and prolonging the life of the whitener.

Abstract: Long decay luminescent materials having improved long decay time and improved high brightness is represented by the formula asSr.sub.0.9995 .about..sub.0.998 Eu.sub.0.0005 .about..sub.0.002)Al.sub.2 O.sub.4 .multidot.(Sr.sub.0.9995 .about..sub.0.998 Eu.sub.0.0005 .about..sub.0.002)O .multidot.n(Al.sub.1-a-b B.sub.b Dy.sub.a).sub.2 O.sub.3in it a=0.0005.about.0.0002, b=0.0001.about.0.35, n=1.about.8 and the method for manufacturing the long decay luminescent materials is characterized in heating the raw materials as SrCo.sub.3, .alpha. type alumina, .gamma. type alumina, boron-containing compound, Eu.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Dy.sub.2 O.sub.3 gradually from 400.degree. C. up to 1250.degree. C..about.1600.degree. C. during 7.about.10 hours, firing it at 1250.degree. C..about.1600.degree. C. for 3.about.5 hours and then cooing it gradually from 1250.degree. C..about.1600.degree. C. down to 200.degree. C. during 7.about.

Abstract: A raw material prepared by washing a phosphor powder containing a phosphor host material and an activator with an acid solution, followed by drying the washed powder, is heated within a thermal plasma at a temperature which permits partially melting the phosphor, followed by cooling and subsequently subjecting the resultant phosphor at 1200.degree. to 1700.degree. C., thereby manufacturing spherical phosphor particles having a concentration gradient in a radial direction.

Abstract: A ferrofluid composition comprising a colloidal dispersion of finely divided magnetic particles in a silicone oil carrier in which the surfaces of the magnetic particles are modified with (a) a first surfactant comprising a hydrocarbon having at least one polar group and (b) a second surfactant comprising a silicone oil surfactant having at least one polar group and which is soluble in the silicone oil carrier.

Abstract: A composite for preparation of an oxide superconductor includes a primary alloy phase of constituent elements of a desired oxide superconductor; and a secondary phase comprising copper, the secondary phase supported by the primary alloy phase. The composite may additionally include a matrix material for supporting the primary alloy phase and second phase disposed therein. The composite is oxidized to form an oxide superconductor composite.