Abstract: Clouded acrylate surfaces are cleaned permanently. The clouded surface is first cleaned using a petroleum distillate. Subsequently, a coating of an oil-monomer modified alkyl resin, 71-78% non-volatile, is coated on the surface to prevent further clouding.

Abstract: A process for bonding particulate siliceous contaminants, such as asbestos fibers and the like, with a soil surface layer comprises infusing the contaminated soil layer with an aqueous solution of a soluble silicate prepolymer and with an inorganic polyvalent cation catalyst. Following the cure and polymerization of the silicate prepolymer, an abrasion-resistant and impact-absorbent topcoating layer of resinous copolymeric materials is applied to the surface of the silicate-bonded soil layer.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a photographic resin-coated paper which comprises subjecting a paper sheet to corona discharge treatment or flame treatment, and then coating the so treated paper sheet with polyolefin resin containing titanium dioxide powder coated with an alcohol having 2-18 carbon atoms and 2-4 hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: A method of making crucibles for flameless atomic spectroscopy comprises coating carbon crucible preforms with pyrolytic graphite in a reaction vessel by deposition of the graphite from a gas phase wherein the carbon crucible preforms are removed from the reaction vessel after cooling to room temperature and are re-introduced into the reaction vessel orientated in different positions before application of a second or subsequent coating to give a total thickness of the coatings of 20 to 80 .mu.m.

Abstract: The specification discloses a low-temperature, charge-free process for forming a layer of a native oxide on the surface of a substrate of a chosen semiconductor material. The substrate is exposed to neutral, charge-free oxygen atoms that are the primary oxidizing species and are formed in a manner which eliminates the generation of charged particles or high energy radiation. These oxygen atoms then react with the surface of the substrate to form the native oxide thereof. The use of neutral oxygen atoms avoids damage to the substrate due to exposure to charged particles or high energy radiation, both in the manner in which the oxidizing species is formed and in the manner in which the native oxide layer is grown. In a preferred embodiment, the neutral oxygen atoms are formed by exposing a chosen oxygen-containing precursor to radiation of a selected wavelength to cause the direct dissociation of the precursor to generate oxygen solely in atomic form.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for keeping a part such as a motor vehicle body wet between preparation stations during preparation for painting by placing the part in an atmosphere of wet vapor. In one embodiment, the part is placed in an enclosure between preparation stations, into which enclosure saturated vapor at a pressure of about 3.5 bars is introduced. The pressure within the chamber is essentially ambient pressure so that the pressurized saturated vapor expands to ambient pressure in the enclosure.

Abstract: A method for electroless nickel plating of silicon-iron which has been heat treated prior to the plating operation and subjected to thermal shock after the plating operation includes the steps of cleaning the surface of the silicon-iron with a fluoride etch salt, forming a thin deposit of palladium on the clean surface of the silicon-iron, hardening the palladium deposit by treatment with a solution of ammonium hydroxide and nickel plating the silicon-iron using an electroless nickel plating solution, followed by baking at about 250.degree. F. for about six hours.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the densification of a porous structure. The structure is immersed in a liquid hydrocarbon and is heated by induction so as to form, by decomposition of the hydrocarbon, carbon or pyrolytic graphite which can be deposited in the pores or cavities of the structure. The process may be used for the densification of fabrics or felts for use in pads in disc brakes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coated metal substrate useful for decomposing cooking residues, e.g. oils through a gasification cracking reaction by providing a specific catalytic surface. The catalyst is at least one of Group 1A or 2A oxides or compounds of the formula (MA).sub.x (MB).sub.y (O).sub.z where:MA: element of Groups 1A or 2AMB: element of Group 3A or 4AO: oxygenx, y, z: integer.

Abstract: A speaker diaphragm of the present invention is prepared in a manner such that a boron layer is formed on one face of a dome-shaped metal foil by means of a physical vapor deposition method such as ion-plating, cathode sputtering, vacuum evaporation or the like, when necessary the metal foil is thinned by etching, and then, if necessary, another boron layer is formed on the other face of the metal foil. Alternatively, a metal layer is formed on the surface of the boron layer. The resultant speaker diaphragm is light in weight and high in modulus and also has appropriate internal mechanical resistance against vibration, thereby providing a speaker of high efficiency and satisfactory characteristics.

Abstract: A film of material (29) is deposited on a substrate (15), as, for example, in a sputtering process, wherein a gas-permeable substrate (73) covers an opening (71) in a process chamber (14) of a passage communicating with a monitoring chamber (52). A monitoring gas is introduced into one of the chambers to diffuse through the gas-permeable substrate (73) into the other of the chambers. Its level of concentration is then monitored in at least one of the chambers while the film is being deposited. As the film deposits on workpiece substrates within the process chamber, the film also deposits on the surface of the gas-permeable substrate. When the film on such gas-permeable substrate forms a continuous surface, diffusion of the monitoring gas from one chamber to the other ceases. Consequently, an increased concentration level of the monitoring gas may be detected in the one chamber and a decreased concentration level may be detected in the other chamber.

Abstract: Low alloy steel tubing is decarburized, chromized and then aluminized with or without masking at the sites at which the tubing is to be welded in place, to greatly increase resistance of the tubing to high temperature oxidation and sulfidation. Low surface aluminum content after aluminizing makes it easier to weld at that surface.

Abstract: A method for maintaining and/or repairing a protective coating on the surfaces of at least one component in a high temperature zone of an engine during operation thereof wherein selected additives are employed in the engine's fuel.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing polyurethane-coated products is disclosed. These polyurethane-coated products are manufactured by press-forming a metal material coated with a lubricant inclusive of a compound having an oxygen-hydrogen bond into a core member of a desired shape and covering necessary portions of the core member a with polyurethane foam or coating formed by reacting the compound with an isocyanate of the polyurethane forming material without degreasing steps, i.e. pretreatments for washing off the lubricant.

Abstract: A process for preventing the oxidation of a copper film formed on a ceramic body, which comprises the steps of forming a copper film on a ceramic body by a dry-plating process, treating the resultant copper film with a deactivating agent comprising at least one volatile hydrocarbon halide monomer by feeding the same into a vacuum chamber of a dry-plating apparatus.

Abstract: Aluminum conductor tracks are formed e.g. on a semiconductor body by vapor depositing a layer of aluminum from tri-isobutyl aluminum and then selectively etching the routing. The surface of the semiconductor body is activated in a hydrogen discharge in the presence of a transport metal.

Abstract: In a method of forming porcelain enamel layer on a metal substrate, the method comprises steps of applying a first coating for an underlying ground layer and a second coating for overlying self-cleaning layer or coloring layer, and the method is characterized by firing both of said first coating and said second coating at the same time, forming a double layered porcelain enamel layer having an inter-layer wherein both layers are mixed, thus giving a sufficient bonding force inbetween as well as strong corrosion resistivity of the substrate due to few pinholes and bubbles in the underlying ground coating.

Abstract: A method for direct chemical vapor deposition of silicon carbide to substrates, especially nuclear waste particles, is provided by the thermal decomposition of methylsilane at about 800.degree. C. to 1050.degree. C. when the substrates have been confined within a suitable coating environment.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method are disclosed for replenishing an electroless plating bath with those of its components which are consumed during plating operation, in order that the concentration of components be maintained as nearly constant as possible in the working bath. The system involves withdrawing from the bath a small sample stream at fixed rate, and subjecting this automatically to a sequence of analyses. The system is particularly adapted to control of electroless copper solutions comprising copper ion, hydroxide and formaldehyde as the consumable components. Sequential analyses are made of the sample stream for these components using instrumentation to control actuators which introduce replenisher solutions into the plating tank in response to signals generated by the instruments whenever deviation occurs from a pre-set level. Standardized test solutions of known concentration and rate of feed are introduced into the test stream to optomize test conditions during the analyses.

Abstract: A multiple-layer process for applying, in alternate, successive layers, the protein, avidin, and a biotin-containing extender material to a solid surface to modify the properties of the surface and to the multiple-layer product so prepared.