Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a luminescent article is provided which luminescent article comprises a self-supporting or supported layer of phosphor particles dispersed in a binding medium and a protective coating thereover characterised in that the binding medium comprises one or more rubbery and/or elastomeric polymers, in that the ratio by volume of pigment to binding medium is at least 70:30 and at most 92:8 and the packing ratio is less than 67%. By said rubbery and/or elastomeric polymers the phosphor layer has improved elasticity of the screen, high protection against mechanical damage and thus high ease of manipulation and high pigment to binder ratio. Moreover no compression manipulation is necessary to get a thinner coated phosphor layer with reduced voids, and nevertheless a better image quality, i.a. sharpness, is obtained. One or more antioxidants may be present.

Abstract: A cross-linking agent for cross-linking a binding agent with a pigment for coloring textile fabrics in a continuous padding process including an emulsified mixture of at least 500% by weight of silicone fluid, at least 20% resin, at least 10% water and optional processing enhancers.An embodiment of the method for padding pigment colors onto textile fabrics according to the invention includes the steps of preparing a padding liquor of a cross-linking agent, a textile pigment, a binder and water, wherein the cross-linking agent is an emulsification of at least 50% by weight of silicone fluid, at least 20% resin, and at least 10% water. The padding liquor is then padded onto the textile fabric, and the resin in the padding liquor is cured on the textile fabric to cross-link the pigment and the binder.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are described for inhibiting, but not completely eliminating, the deposition of titanium nitride by MOCVD on the end edge of a semiconductor substrate which comprises directing toward such substrate end edge a flow of one or more deposition-inhibiting gases in a direction which substantially opposes the flow of process gases toward the end edges of the substrate. This flow of deposition-inhibiting gases toward the end edges of the substrate reduces the deposition of the titanium nitride at the end edge of the semiconductor substrate either by directing some of the flow of process gases away from such end edge of the substrate, or by locally diluting such process gases in the region of the deposition chamber adjacent the end edge of the substrate, or by some combination of the foregoing.

Abstract: Process for treating a body of steel to promote its adherence to a composition which includes at least a rubber, containing the following points:a body at least the surface of which is of stainless steel is used, this steel containing at least 0.02% and at most 0.2% carbon, at least 3% and at most 20% nickel, at least 12% and at most 28% chromium, the sum of the nickel and the chromium being at least equal to 20% and at most equal to 35%, all of these percentage values being by weight; the structure of the steel includes at least 20% by volume of martensite and is without austenite or it comprises less than 80% thereof by volume;the surface of the body is activated and then treated with at least one starting silane so that it is covered with a film constituted only, or substantially only, of one or more silanes, in such a manner that this surface treated in this way can be placed directly in contact with the composition.

Abstract: A method for depositing a polysilicon layer on a substrate is provided. The method is performed in a LPCVD reaction chamber at a temperature of between 580.degree. C. to 650.degree. C. During the LPCVD process, at least two different silicon source gases, such as silane (SiH.sub.4), disilane (Si.sub.2 H.sub.6), trisilane (Si.sub.3 H.sub.8) or dichlorosilane (SiH.sub.2 Cl.sub.2) are absorbed onto the substrate to form random surface conditions. This grows the polysilicon layer with grain boundaries that are discontinuous and randomly oriented. The different silicon source gases can be injected into the reaction chamber at the same time or separately. In addition, a dopant gas such as phosphine (PH.sub.3), arsine (AsH.sub.3) or diborane (B.sub.2 H.sub.6) can also be injected into the reaction chamber to dope the polysilicon layer in situ.

Abstract: A dispersion including at least one carrier, from about 0.1 to about 20.0 weight percent of at least one particulate fluoropolymer, and from about 0.1 to about 20.0 weight percent of at least one particulate boron nitride, the dispersion being useful as a coating to give a ceramic reinforced fluoropolymer substrate.

Abstract: A preparation for concealing crazing in antique composition dolls. The method of making a concealer from various pigments and other compounds is disclosed. A method of using the preparation for repairing crazing marks on antique dolls is also disclosed.

Abstract: Solution and process for cleaning and conditioning marble and similar substances whereby a first mixture formed from zinc sulfate solution, an abrasive, and a thickener is used to mechanically and chemically clean and prepare the marble for the reception of a second aqueous solution formed of fluorosilicates of the group consisting of the alkaline earth metals and zinc, and a monocarboxylic aliphatic organic acid, such as acetic, and a third mixture formed by the addition of fumed silica and an organic filler such as acrylic or shellac to the second aqueous solution. The first mixture is applied with buffing means, completely flushed with water, and removed. The second solution is applied and partially removed with buffing means, and the third solution is applied and partially removed in the same manner. As a result of these steps, the surface of the treated substance is given a brilliant glass-like finish with increased surface traction.

Abstract: A method of forming a protective covering on an electronic or microelectronic device to prevent inspection. A first silica-containing ceramic layer is applied to the surface of the device to planarize its surface. A second silicon carbide coating layer is applied to the surface of the first silica-containing ceramic layer to form a hermetic barrier. A third porous silica-containing ceramic layer is formed on the surface of the second silicon carbide coating layer. The third porous silica-containing ceramic layer is impregnated with an opaque material or filler. A fourth metal layer or metal pattern is applied over the third opaque porous silica-containing ceramic layer. The fourth metal layer or pattern is then coated with a fifth layer similar to the third opaque porous silica-containing ceramic layer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic bar compositions wherein relatively small amounts of specified polyoxyethylene-polypropylene nonionic polymer has been found to enhance mildness of bar compositions.

Abstract: An ultraviolet enhanced oil painting includes a plurality of sequentially disposed layers of oil based paints. At least one of the layers includes a transparent, ultraviolet enhanced, luminescent pigment mixed with the paint prior to layering. The ultraviolet enhanced paint layer produces a luminescent effect when subject to light. The painting exhibits one visible characteristic when subjected to ambient light conditions and exhibits at least one different visible characteristic when subjected to ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet enhanced paint layer can be disposed over the non-enhanced paint layer, the ultraviolet enhanced paint layer can be disposed between a backing media, such as a canvas and the non-enhanced paint layer, and the ultraviolet enhanced paint layer can be disposed between layers of the non-enhanced paint. A method of creating an ultraviolet enhanced oil painting includes sequentially disposing a plurality of layers of oil based paints onto a backing media such as a canvas.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (a) a surfactant and (b) a diluent oil are employed in oil-based drilling fluids and processes for cleaning oil-contaminated substrates (e.g., oil-contaminated animals, drill cuttings) as well as in processes for cementing well casings, enhanced oil recovery, and lifting oil from wellbores.

Abstract: A method is provided for coating a surface of an article with aluminum at a low temperature no greater than about 600.degree. F. and less than a selected temperature exposure above which adversely can affect article integrity. The method includes providing an aluminizing vapor, for example a vapor of an organo-metallic material, which can decompose to substantially pure Al in a low decomposition temperature range. At least the portion of the surface to be coated is heated to the decomposition temperature range and then exposed to the vapor which decomposes and deposits a layer of Al on the surface portion. The Al then is diffused into the portion at a temperature consistent with other heat treatment of the article and which will not affect adversely properties and conditions previously introduced and desired to be retained in the article.

Abstract: Superior bonding of an electrode layer to a separator layer can be achieved by applying a coat of pre-lamination solvent on the surface of the electrode and/or separator prior to attachment in fabricating electrochemical cells. The amount of solvent added is effective to dissolve at least a portion of the polymer material on the surface coated so that upon attachment the electrode and separator layers develop excellent adhesion. Preferred pre-lamination solvent has a boiling point higher than about 50.degree. C. at 760 mm of Hg. Preferred pre-lamination solvents include, for example, N,N-dimethyl formamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, 1,3-dioxolane dioxane, methyl ethyl ketone, and mixtures thereof. Acetone can be included in the pre-lamination solvent.

Abstract: A hydrophilic, lubricious, durable, flexible, coating comprising a crosslinked polyurea matrix complexed with a hydrophilic polymer selected from the group consisting of poly (ethylene oxide) and polyvinylpyrrolidone, said crosslinked polymer formed from the reaction of an isocyanate and a compound having at least two active hydrogens per molecule selected from the group consisting of polyamines, polymercaptans, and polycarboxylates or compounds with NH, NH.sub.2, SH or COOH groups on same molecule in the presence of said hydrophilic polymer, with the total sum of the average isocyanate functionality plus the average active hydrogen functionality exceeding 4 and the molar ratio of total NCO groups to total active hydrogens being at least 0.8.

Abstract: A method of treating a surface of a fiber, e.g. cellulosic fiber, with a finish in which the surface finish is applied as an aqueous emulsion stabilized at a first pH value and at the latest when applied to the fiber the emulsion is caused to destabilize by a change in the first pH value. The invention also relates to cellulosic fiber and threads thereof and to tampons made from cellulosic fiber.

Abstract: A method of minimizing forming of white spots and delamination of a copper plane bonded to one surface of a dielectric material following additive pattern plating of copper onto the other surface of the material and in vias contacting the copper plane utilizing a plating solution containing a reducing agent and the resulting product is provided. The surface of the copper which has been bonded to the one surface of the dielectric has been treated, preferably by a sodium chlorite treatment to form a chemical roughened surface of copper oxide (CuO and CuO(II)) on the copper. Prior to the bonding, the roughened surface of the copper oxide is treated with a solution such as benzotriazole, which complexes with the copper oxide to prevent formation of white spots and delamination as a result of such plating.

Abstract: This invention relates to hot pressed silicon carbide dummy wafers having low iron impurity levels, and a method of using hot pressed silicon carbide dummy wafers in silicon wafer processing applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clear liquid coating composition comprising (a) a compound having at least 2 carboxyl groups, (b) a compound having at least 2 epoxy groups, (c) 0.01 to 3.0 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total resin solid of an onium salt, which is used as a top coating composition for a pre-coated surface.

Abstract: An oxygen concentration detector element 2 includes a cup-shaped solid electrolyte 20 with an inside chamber 25 opened at one end and closed at the other end. An external electrode 21 is formed on an outer surface of solid electrolyte 20 by dipping solid electrolyte 20 in first chemical plating liquid 81, while an internal electrode 22 is formed on an inner surface of solid electrolyte 20 by introducing second chemical plating liquid 82 into inside chamber 25. First, in an injecting step, an injection needle 11 is inserted into inside chamber 25 and second chemical plating liquid 82 is introduced into inside chamber 25 via injection needle 11, and then injection needle 11 is pulled out of inside chamber 25. Next, in a plating step, internal electrode 22 is formed on the inner surface of inside chamber 25 using second chemical plating liquid 82. Then, in a discharging step, residual second chemical plating liquid 82 is discharged from inside chamber 25.