Abstract: The present invention provides an inorganic-organic composite-treated zinc-plated steel sheet whose treated coatings do not contain any chromium and which is excellent in corrosion resistance after degreasing, coating adhesion and electrodeposition coating performance. The inorganic-organic composite-treated zinc-plated steel sheet, which is obtained by forming a zinc phosphate coating, in a coating weight of 0.3 to 5 g/m2, on the zinc-plated steel sheet surface and forming thereon a post-treatment coating, in a coating weight of 0.01 to 1 g/m2, by using a post-treatment composition containing at least one compound (A) selected from the group consisting of thiocarbonyl group-containing compounds, sulfide group-containing compounds and guanidyl group-containing compounds, an organic resin (B), a crosslinking agent (C) and an inorganic corrosion inhibitor (D).

Abstract: A bonding layer for bonding resin is provided that is formed on a copper surface, and contains an alloy of: (a) copper; (b) tin; and (c) at least one type of metal (third metal) selected from the group consisting of: silver, zinc, aluminum, titanium, bismuth, chromium, iron, cobalt, nickel, palladium, gold, and platinum. The copper is contained in an amount of 1 to 50 atom %, the tin is contained in an amount of 20 to 98 atom %, and the third metal is contained in an amount of 1 to 50 atom %. The bonding layer has a thickness of not less than 0.001 ?m and not more than 1 ?m. Thus, adhesion between copper and resin can be enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film-coated article coated by a film having silicon oxide as a main component, in which recesses and projections conferring super hydrophobicity or super hydrophilicity are formed. This film includes minute projections and columnar projections, and the columnar projections are formed by local growth of the minute projections in a thickness direction of the film or formed with a plurality of minute particles constituting the minute projections laminated locally.

Abstract: A first conductor having an Au layer formed on the surface is connected with a second conductor at least the surface of which has conductivity through a solder containing Zn. The first conductor is, for example, a terminal pad (11a, 11b, 11c) constituting a part of a wiring pattern on a circuit board (1), and the second conductor is, for example, a terminal (20a, 21a) or a terminal board (22) of an electronic component (20 21). The first conductor is connected with the second conductor through an Au—Zn alloy layer formed through diffusion of Zn from the solder containing Zn into the Au layer of the first conductor.

Abstract: A metal member to be cast-wrapped by a metal cast article, a manufacturing method thereof and a metal cast article including the metal member cast-wrapped are provided. A hollow cylindrical metal member having an outer surface with projections to be cast-wrapped by a metal cast article is manufactured in such a manner that a hollow cylindrical metal raw material 13 is inserted in a die 17 having a inner peripheral surface with longitudinal grooves of a depth H and a width W, and the hollow cylindrical metal raw material 13 is subjected to hot-extrusion.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide an inorganic-organic composite-treated zinc-plated steel sheet whose treated coatings do not contain any hazardous chromate and which is excellent in corrosion resistance after alkaline degreasing and coating adhesion. An inorganic-organic composite-treated zinc-plated steel sheet which has a zinc phosphate coating, in a coating weight of 0.3 to 5 g/m2, on the zinc-plated steel sheet surface and, thereon, a post-treatment coating, in a coating weight of 0.01 to 1 g/m2, containing an organic resin (A), a zirconium compound (B), an inorganic corrosion inhibitor (C) and an organic corrosion inhibitor (D).

Abstract: A thermal spray composition and method of deposition for abradable seals for use in gas turbine engines, turbochargers and steam turbines. The thermal spray composition includes a solid lubricant and a ceramic preferably comprising 5 to 60 wt % total of the composition in a ratio of 1:7 to 20:1 of solid lubricant to ceramic, the balance a matrix-forming metal alloy selected from Ni, Co, Cu, Fe and Al and combinations and alloys thereof. The solid lubricant is at least one of hexagonal boron nitride, graphite, calcium fluoride, lithium fluoride, magnesium fluoride, barium fluoride, tungsten disulfide and molybdenum disulfide particles. The ceramic includes at least one of albite, illite, quartz and alumina-silica.

Abstract: A polymer compound includes i) a polymerization unit represented by —(CHR3—CR4(-L1-Y1))x—(CHR5—CR6(-L2-Y2))y—; and ii) a silane coupling group represented by —S—(CH2)n—Si—(R1)m(OR2)3-m, as a terminal of the polymer, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, n, x, y, L1, L2, Y1 and Y2 are defined in the specification. A lithographic printing plate base includes: a support; and a hydrophilic layer containing solid particles to a surface of which a hydrophilic polymer is chemically bonded.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to electrical contacts that comprise spaced electrically conductive particles embedded and bonded into the surface of conductors in which the particles have been kinetically sprayed onto the conductors with sufficient energy to form direct mechanical bonds between the particles and the conductors in a pre-selected location and particle number density that promotes high surface-to-surface contact and reduced contact resistance between the conductors.

Abstract: A fugitive pattern of an article to be investment cast wherein the pattern includes a plurality of locator embossments disposed in an array to provide a datum reference system by which the pattern can be held and positioned by a manipulator, such as for example a gripper device to a computer controlled robotic device, for assembly with another component of the pattern assembly. The datum embossments are located on a portion of the pattern that will be removed from the final metallic casting made to replicate the pattern. The casting includes integral cast datum embossments thereon by which the casting can be held and positioned.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to mill blank constructions to facilitate the manufacture of dental restorations. A given mill blank is formed in a shape (i.e. with a given geometry) that has been predetermined to reduce material waste when the mill blank is machined into the final part. A set of two or more blanks each having such characteristics comprise a smart blank “library.” In one embodiment, a smart blank library includes a sufficient number of unique blanks such that, when the geometry of the designed restoration is known, the smart blank with a highest yield can be selected for use in milling the restoration. The “yield” of a given smart blank represents the amount of material of the smart blank that is actually used in the final restoration. Automated processes for smart blank inventory management and smart blank selection are also described.

Abstract: A lid material is provided which comprises: a core layer composed of an Fe—Ni alloy or an Fe—Ni—Co alloy; a nickel-based (Ni-based) metal layer press- and diffusion-bonded onto the core layer and composed of a Ni-based metal, such as pure Ni, mainly comprising Ni; and a brazing material layer press-bonded onto the Ni-based metal layer. The Ni-based metal layer has a maximum-to-minimum thickness ratio T1/T2 of 1.4 to 15. The lid material is produced by press-bonding a Ni-based metal foil onto a core sheet for formation of the Ni-based metal layer on the core layer, then diffusion-annealing the Ni-based metal layer and the core layer, and press-bonding a brazing material foil onto the Ni-based metal layer with a reduction ratio of 30 to 65%.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-assembling material comprised of stacks of lipid bilayers formed in a columnar structure, where the assembly process is mediated and regulated by chemical recognition events. The material, through the chemical recognition interactions, has a self-regulating system that corrects the radial size of the assembly creating a uniform diameter throughout most of the structure. The materials form and are stable in aqueous solution. These materials are useful as structural elements for the architecture of materials and components in nanotechnology, efficient light harvesting systems for optical sensing, chemical processing centers, and drug delivery vehicles.