Abstract: This invention provides a method for the treatment of mineral extender fillers. The mineral extender filler is treated essentially simultaneously with a halogenated organosilane and a compound containing an active hydrogen, preferably ammonia. The reaction is conducted at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature at which the halogenated organosilane is gaseous, but preferably no higher than 250.degree. C. This method is fast, efficient and economical.

Abstract: A process for improving the hygroscopic and soil release properties of a polymer substrate is provided in which the substrate is contacted with a suitable aqueous mixture containing a water soluble vinyl monomer and a hydrophobic vinyl monomer at a temperature of between about 40.degree. C. to 100.degree. C., and initiating polymerization of the water-soluble monomer by a chemical or physical initiator to form a vinyl polymer evenly disposed on the substrate. The hygroscopic and soil release properties of the substrate are thereby improved. The mixture may be in the form of an emulsion wherein the hydrophobic vinyl monomer is emulsified by an appropriate emulsifying agent. The invention also pertains to the improved substrates prepared in accordance with the present process.

Abstract: A metal compound having a metal radical containing one or more metals, and a radical containing hydrogen and one or more of the elements C, N, O and B is thermally decomposed in the presence of a substrate to form a coating of a metal oxide, nitride carbide or boride on the substrate. In one embodiment of the invention, the metal compound is entrained in a supersonic molecular beam which, upon impact with the surface to be coated, thermally decomposes, forming a refractory metal coating and gaseous by-products.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process and apparatus for the Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition (LPCVD) of polycrystalline refractory metal silicides, such as TiSi.sub.2, in a reactor. An oxidized Si wafer is loaded in the reactor. The reactor is pumped down to a pressure of about 10.sup.-7 Torr, or less. The Si substrate is heated to the predetermined deposition temperature of about 630.degree. C. while avoiding heating of the reactor walls. The reactor is then purged with an inert gas, such as nitrogen. Next, polysilicon is deposited on the wafer by introducing SiH.sub.4 into the reactor at a pressure in the order of 0.2 Torr. A layer of polycrystalline titanium silicide is then formed on the polysilicon layer by introducing reactants, such as TiCl.sub.4 and SiH.sub.4, into the reactor at depositon temperatures between about 650.degree. to 700.degree. C. and pressures of between about 50 to 460 m Torr.

Abstract: An improved process for selective metallization of insulating substrates, as for example in the manufacture of wire scribed interconnection boards, is provided. The substrates optionally include one or more holes or cavities for electrical connections.

Abstract: The carbon fiber bundles in a carbon-carbon composite are protected against oxidation by coating the fiber bundles with at least one protective layer consisting of an underlayer portion of boron carbide and an overlayer portion of silicon carbide.

Abstract: A process for avoiding blister formation between a metal layer which is electrolessly deposited on a surface of a ceramic substrate and the substrate. The substrate is adhesion promoted with an alkali metal composition containing between 0.35 and 0.9 mole fraction alkali metal compound, and water in an amount which is sufficient to lower the melting temperature of the composition to between 145.degree. and 240.degree. C. and adhesion promote the ceramic surface with the molten composition in a time period between 1 and 200 minutes. Thereafter, the adhesion promoted ceramic surface may be activated to render it receptive to electroless metal deposition. The treated ceramic surface is coated free of blisters using an electroless metal deposition bath with an adherent, metal layer having a thickness greater than 5 micrometers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming thick film circuits or the like to be used when forming elements such as conductors and resistors on a thick film circuit board. The method is performed with a writing head for storing paste to form patterns and which lowers and approaches an arbitrary point in close proximity to the board of a thick film circuit and while same state, moves laterally to another other arbitrary point along the surface of the board, and then ascends to be separated from the board. The paste in the writing head is pressurized to be forced out of the head before the writing head begins to move laterally such that the paste is immediately applied on the board when the writing head begins to move laterally. This pressurization of the paste is stopped before the writing head finishes its lateral movement, so that the extrusion of the paste may be stopped the moment the writing head finishes the lateral movement.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing a silicon carbide substrate having desirable electrical insulation properties. The silicon carbide substrate is produced by applying to a surface of a silicon carbide plate a film-forming composition which consists essentially of at least one oxide or substance with produces an oxide by decomposition of an element selected from the group consisting of aluminum, phosphorus, boron, germanium, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, vanadium, zinc, lead, cadmium, sodium, potassium, lithium, beryllium, calcium, magnesium, barium and strontium and heating the silicon carbide body in an oxidizing atmosphere to form a eutectic oxide layer thereon.

Abstract: A method of providing for corrective laterally movement of a web of substrate material which is adapted to continuously move in a longitudinal direction through a vapor deposition processor without substantially buckling or tensioning either of the longitudinal edges thereof. The lateral displacement is accomplished without buckling or tensioning the edges of the web despite the fact that the web is magnetically urged into a generally planar path of travel as it moves through the deposition regions of the processor.

Abstract: A non-destructive technique for detecting and repairing surface flaws in the silicon carbide oxidation resistant coating of a carbon-carbon composite. The surface of the composite is treated with a test liquid consisting essentially of a carrier fluid, a particulate pigment and a finely divided borosilicate glass, or a mixture of silicon dioxide and boron oxide, containing 0.25 to 8 weight percent boron oxide. The treated surface is inspected for surface flaws. Any discovered flaws are repaired by heating the surface to cause the borosilicate glass to flow and heal the flaw. The composite is thereafter heated to a further elevated temperature to deplete the boron from the flaw-sealing glass.

Abstract: A continuous, chemical vapor deposition method for producing a coated glass article is disclosed. A glass substrate is advanced continuously, while hot, past first and second treating stations. A non-oxidizing atmosphere is maintained in the vicinity of the first treating station, while an oxidizing atmosphere is maintained in the vicinity of the second station. A non-oxidizing gas which contains a silane, e.g., SiH.sub.4, is directed from the first treating station against a surface of the glass to form a silicon coating on that surface. An oxidizing gas which includes a metal compound in the vapor phase is directed from the second station against the silicon-coated surface of the article.

Abstract: A novel composition for treating asphalt and concrete surfaces is provided formed of a mixture of topped coke oven tar, an aromatic solvent having an API Gravity@ 60.degree. F. of 11-30, Specific Gravity 60.degree./60.degree. F. of from 0.876-0.993, Distillation Range .degree. F. of 310-450 IBP (initial boiling point) to 350-550 DP (dry point), and a Flash pt. .degree. F. TCC of 110-250; and a bituminous pavement rejuvenator which is a composition derived from coal tar and comprises a mixture of di-, tri- and tetracyclic aromatic compounds and their alkyl homologs containing lower alkyl groups together with a significant amount of phenolic and hydroxy derivatives and having a specific gravity at 25.degree./25.degree. C. of at least 1.08, an initial boiling point of at least 180.degree. C., and a continuous boiling range to at least 300.degree. C., 70-40% by volume of the material remaining as residue at 300.degree. C., and the distillate to 300.degree. C. having a minimum specific gravity at 25.degree./25.

Abstract: The invention described herein comprises a two component sealant composition and process for applying the same for repair of ruptures, holes, cracks, etc., in hoses, pipes, tires, etc. The first component is an alpha-cyanoacrylate glue which is applied as a layer covering the rupture or crack and after a very short period the second component, a powder, is applied to the surface of the alpha-cyanoacrylate. This second component comprises a polymerization initiator having hydroxyl and/or carboxylate groups therein, such as carbohydrates, i.e., saccharides, etc., hydrolyzed polyvinylacetate, etc. A particularly preferred initiator is alginate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing an optical recording medium containing a thin film photosensitive layer provided on a board. When subjected to an optical energy, the optical density of this thin film photosensitive layer varies. Such optical recording medium is formed by the method of (a) mixing tellurium dioxide TeO.sub.2 and a reducing substance or substances, (b) heating the obtained mixture and causing part of the TeO.sub.2 to react with the reducing substance to obtain a sintered body and (c) obtaining a TeO.sub.2 compound thin film photosensitive layer on a board by evaporation and deposition, using the sintered body obtained in steps (a) and (b) as the vacuum deposition source. The optical recording medium possessing such a TeO.sub.2 compound thin film photosensitive layer may be used as both a one-time recording type medium and as an erasable type medium, capable of erasing the previously recorded information and recording new information in its place.

Abstract: A paint priming method which forms, on the surface part of a ferrous material to be treated, a nitride layer with an adequate depth and preferably .epsilon. phase as a main phase thereof, and with no carbon adhesion to the surface thereof, by carrying out a gas soft nitriding treatment with gas components which generate no free carbon. The nitride layer formed on the surface part of the material is used as a presubstrate on which direct painting is possible, thereby providing a simplified and improved presubstrate treatment for painting.

Abstract: Manufacture of superconducting fiber bundle coated with niobium carbonitride by a combination of the CVD process with a plasma activation under a low total gas pressure in which niobium chloride, carbon and nitrogen are reacted to produce the niobium compound which deposits from the gaseous phase on the carrier fiber to form a superconducting layer thereon. The combination of CVD process and plasma activation produces more uniform superconducting layers with smaller grain sizes. The application of an ultrasonic field may be combined with the CVD process. The superconducting layer consists of fine-grained B1-structure niobium compound, the mean grain size of which is between 3 and 50 nm.

Abstract: A bright-finish metal-coated fabric having a metal layer directly deposited on the fabric. A fabric, selected to be capable of flattening or polishing under heat and pressure, is pressed against a heated surface and is then vacuum metalized. In a preferred embodiment, a thermoplastic fabric is flattened against a hot roll in a calender press under high pressure, and aluminum is then vapor-deposited.

Abstract: A method of treating phosphated metal surfaces to improve the corrosion-inhibiting properties of the metal surfaces and to improve the adhesion of siccative organic coatings thereto is described. The method comprises treating a phosphated metal surface with an aqueous solution of a water-soluble organic titanium chelate which forms a water-insoluble deposit on the phosphated metal surface. Preferably, the water-soluble organic titanium chelate compound is TYZOR CLA, TYZOR 131 OR TYZOR 101. Optionally, though not required, the titanium chelate treated phosphated metal surfaces can be rinsed with water prior to the application of a siccative organic coating. In lieu of, or in addition to, the siccative organic coating, the titanium chelate treated, phosphated metal surfaces can be given a seal coating of a rust-inhibiting oil. Metal surfaces and metal articles treated in accordance with the method of the present invention also are described.

Abstract: An improved method for manufacturing a composite metal wire including a core metal wire having extruded therearound a coating metal layer which is different in material from the core metal wire, includes feeding the coating metal into a narrow passageway which is defined between a circumferential groove formed on the outer edge of a rotary wheel and a close fitting surface of a fixed shoe block, carrying the coating metal towards an outlet end of the passageway by frictional drag with the surface of the passageway in accordance with the rotation of the wheel, and passing a core metal wire harder in material than the coating metal through a covering chamber of a larger cross sectional area which is provided with a die and a nipple at the front and rear portions, respectively, whereby the core metal wire is covered with the coating metal in the covering chamber so that a predetermined construction of a composite metal wire is extruded through the die.