Abstract: A method of introducing a controlled flow of vapor from a high pressure sublimation chamber into a low pressure vapor deposition reactor, said vapor being derived from solid source material preferably, but not necessarily, having a vapor pressure above about one (1) Torr at a temperature not exceeding about 350.degree. C. The method comprises controllably heating the source material to a temperature sufficient to produce vapor therefrom at a desired pressure, and then controllably transferring the vapor through vapor transmission means to the vapor deposition reactor. During such transfer, the transmission means is maintained at a temperature sufficient to prevent condensation of the vapor therein during transfer. The vapor is delivered to the reactor in a pure state and is not mixed with any carrier medium.

Abstract: In coating cemented carbide or ceramics, with thin, wear resistant layers of ceramic oxide, particularly aluminum oxide, by CVD, it has been very difficult to make sufficiently even layers and to obtain desired thickness of the layer within reasonable coating times. According to the invention an improved method utilizing a dopant selected from the group consisting of sulfur, selenium, tellurium, phosphorous, arsenic, antimony, bismuth and mixtures thereof, is now available by which a considerable increase of the growth rate of the layer as well as optimal properties regarding evenness and thickness of the layer have been obtained, making the product better suited for cutting operation.

Abstract: An edge seal for a lithium or other consumable metal anode comprises a hydrophobic, chemically inert polymer coating having a high ratio of flexural modulus to flexural strength, a low Izod impact value, and low elongation properties. The seal is applied to the edge of the anode under an atmosphere of gas which is non-reactive with the anodic metal.

Abstract: A process is described that can be employed in the field for preventing the formation of cracks and tears in already manufactured and fabricated flexible vinyl products from plasticizer loss induced embrittlement involving replasticization by spreading on the vinyl product a uniform coating of a liquid, vinyl plasticizer at temperatures between 4.degree. C. and 60.degree. C. followed by allowing the product to remain undisturbed for up to ten days at temperatures between 4.degree. C. and 60.degree. C. when the plasticizer will have been absorbed into the interior of the vinyl product as evidenced by the surface of the product exhibiting reduced resiliency, and feeling dry and non tacky to the touch.

Abstract: A method for treating hot glass containers that are moved through a treatment zone. The treatment zone is a system which utilizes heated compressed air aspirators rather than electric motor driven blowers to cause a treatment vapor laden air contained in chambers to be propelled across the width of the ware conveyor from both sides at adjacent, horizontally spaced, points in the conveyor length. The resultant streams of heated air and vapor laden air will impinge on the containers carried on the conveyor and are of a size to cover the container height to about the shoulder. The vapor and air that passes the containers from one direction is captured and fed to the chamber for feeding in the other direction. Thus the vapor laden air is recirculated from side to side with additional concentrated treatment vapors introduced to maintain a certain level of tin or titanium in the vapors so as to produce the metal oxide coating on the containers.

Abstract: A gelled film can be deposited directly on a sensitive substrate to obtain a protective ceramic coating on the substrate. An alumina sol, for example, can be sprayed through a flowing stream of ammonia to create a uniformly thick film, which adheres to metals, plastics, or, in some cases, water soluble materials. This film can then be cured, usually at low firing temperatures, to complete the coating.

Abstract: A method for making cubic SiC devices comprising the steps of preparing a preform consisting of high purity Si on which a layer of cubic SiC has been deposited by CVD; transferring the preform to a furnace containing a molten bath of Si saturated with SiC at a temperature of between 1600.degree.-1800.degree. C., the saturation being insured by the use of a high purity graphite crucible for the Si; dipping the Si-SiC preform into the molten bath and allowing deposition of more cubic SiC on the SiC layer by reducing the temperature of the already formed cubic SiC layer from the preparing step in relation to the rest of the molten bath.

Abstract: The adherence of a bioactive glass coating to a metal substrate is improved by applying said glass to said substrate in admixture with at least one of cobaltic oxide, cobaltous oxide, nickel oxide or manganese oxide, and firing the coated substrate at at least about 730.degree. C.

Abstract: In a continuous vacuum deposition plating of a metal strip, thinner coating at the edges can be prevented by maintaining the pressure of the deposition chamber in which an evaporation chamber is housed at a properly higher level than the pressure of the evaporation chamber.

Abstract: A multilayer metal/organic polymer composite which has a formable thermoplastic polymer layer, a first metal layer adhered to the polymer layer and a second metal layer adhered to the first metal layer. The first metal layer is formed either from one metal or from an alloy of two or more metals. Suitable alloys are those which begin melting at a temperature within a range of from about 85 to 150 percent of the forming temperatures in degrees Kelvin of the polymer layer. If the first metal layer is formed from one metal, the metal is suitably, copper, silver, nickel or manganese. The second metal layer is a metal or an alloy of two or more metals that melts at a temperature which is less than that at which the first metal layer melts.

Abstract: A method for repairing a multilayer coating on a carbon-carbon composite having a CVD silicon nitride outercoating by applying a coating of CVD silicon nitride. It has been found that if a multilayer coating containing CVD silicon nitride on a carbon-carbon composite is broken the entire composite will fail to survive at elevated temperatures due to oxidation. However, the deposition of silicon nitride on such a composite will affect repair such that the newly coated composite will substantially resist oxidation at temperatures up to 1750.degree. C. and above. Preferably the coated composite is maintained at a temperature of about 1500.degree. C. and a gaseous mixture containing silicon tetrafluoride and anhydrous ammonia is passed over the composite at a partial pressure of the reactant gases less than about 10 millimeters mercury.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for forming a chemically vapor deposited coating on a porous substrate where oxygen from a first gaseous reactant containing a source of oxygen permeates through the pores of the substrate to react with a second gaseous reactant that is present on the other side of the substrate. The apparatus includes means for controlling the pressure and flow rate of each gaseous reactant, a manometer for measuring the difference in pressure between the gaseous reactants on each side of the substrate, and means for changing the difference in pressure between the gaseous reactants. Also disclosed is a method of detecting and closing cracks in the coating by reducing the pressure difference between the two gaseous reactants whenever the pressure difference falls suddenly after gradually rising, then again increasing the pressure difference on the two gases.

Abstract: The present invention is a method to increase the sensitivity of a positive polymer resist by control of molecular weight distribution and prebake temperature. The sensitivity of a polymer positive resist is increased by baking a narrow molecular weight fraction resist below the glass transition temperature. More particularly the sensitivity is increased by the use of low average molecular weight resist of narrow molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: Oxide-based ceramic fibers are treated in a novel process to create a substantially uniform boron nitride barrier coating at their surface. The process includes the step of heating the fiber, preferably an aluminoborosilicate fiber like NEXTEL, for between about 5-90 minutes in a nitriding atmosphere of ammonia, hydrogen and nitrogen at a temperature of between about 2200.degree.-2600.degree. F. to diffuse boron from the fiber to the surface of the fiber where it reacts to form the boron nitride coating.

Abstract: The present invention is a method to increase the contrast of a positive polymer resist by control of molecular weight distribution and prebake temperature. The contrast of a positive polymer resist is increased by baking a narrow molecular weight fraction resist above the glass transition temperature. More particularly the contrast is increased by the use of low average molecular weight resist of narrow molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: An article comprised of metal directly and adherently bonded onto a ceramic substrate, and a process for producing same, wherein the ceramic is adhesion promoted with molten inorganic compound, treated with halide compounds that promote adsorption of catalyst for metal deposition, and plated with metal. Uniform surface coverage with catalyst and metal is ensured by the halide treatment.

Abstract: An improvement in the formation of thick, i.e. 1,200 nanometers and greater, layers of silicon dioxide on a substrate is provided. The silicon dioxide layer is provided by the alternate deposition and oxidation of thin layers of silicon. In comparison to conventional oxidation, the time required for formation of a thick layer of silicon dioxide in accordance with the disclosed process is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A method of forming a thin layer on a substrate by vapor deposition wherein particles of the material to be constituted the thin layer are caused to fly in such a direction that they reach the surface of the substrate at substantially a right angle relative to the latter. The substrate is located opposite to a particle generating source. A shield device with a slit is provided in the proximity of the substrate located opposite to the particle generating source and between the substrate and the particle generating source so that they are introduced onto the surface of the substrate through the slit at substantially a right angle relative to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An anti-reflection coating for an optical component and a method of forming the same are disclosed. The anti-reflection coating is formed on a substrate for an optical component by subjecting a mixture of an evaporating material and 10-30% of SiO.sub.2 to vacuum evaporation at room temperature without heating the substrate. When the anti-reflection coating is a single layer, a mixture of MgF.sub.2 and 10-30% of SiO.sub.2 is used as the evaporating material. When the anit-reflection coating is a multi-layer structure, a mixture of a fluoride or a silicon oxide and 10-30% of SiO.sub.2 for a first layer, and a mixture of a fluoride or an oxide and 10-30% of SiO.sub.2 for middle and last layers are used as the evaporating material.

Abstract: A hot vitreous substrate 1 travels on a conveyor 2 through a coating station 5 where a metal compound is formed in situ on a face of the substrate 1 by pyrolytic decomposition of coating material 9 sprayed towards the substrate from a spray head 6 which repeatedly traverses the substrate path. Radiant heating means 11 located on the side of the substrate 1 being coated directs radiant heat towards the transverse region swept by the zone of impingement 10 of the coating precursor material 9 on the substrate 1.