Abstract: Novel phosphonium and imidazolium salts and methods for preparing them are disclosed. The novel phosphonium and imidazolium compounds are useful as polar solvents and have the general formula (I): Q+X? wherein Q+ is formula (a) or formula (b); and X? is formula (c), formula (d) or formula (e); and wherein: each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, R10, R11, R12, and R13 is independently a hydrocarbyl group; each of R6, R7, and R8 is independently a hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: Allylphosphines and vinylphosphines are prepared by reaction of a phosphine with an allylhalide or a vinylhalide, respectively. Preferably the phosphine is a secondary phosphine, so that there is formed an allyldialkylphosphine or a dialkylvinylphosphine. The allyldialkylphosphine can be reacted further with dialkylphosphine under free radical conditions to yield a 1,3-bis-(dialkylphosphino)propane. The dialkylvinylphosphine can be reacted further with dialkylphosphine under free radical conditions to yield a 1,2 bis-(dialkylphosphino)ethane. These compounds are useful as bidentate ligands.

Abstract: Various 1,4-disubstituted-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1,4-diphosphorinanes, their oxides and sulfides, methods for the production thereof, flame-retarded compositions of matter containing them and froth flotation processes therewith, are disclosed.

Abstract: Various 1,4-disubstituted-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1,4-diphosphorinanes, their oxides and sulfides, methods for the production thereof, flame-retarded compositions of matter containing them and froth flotation processes therewith, are disclosed.

Abstract: Metals selected from the group consisting of zinc (II), cadmium (II), nickel (II), cobalt (II), manganese (II), iron (III) and copper (II) from aqueous solutions containing the same are extracted therefrom by contacting said solution with an extractant having the formula ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are, individually, selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cyloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl and cycloalkylaryl radicals having 2-24 carbon atoms and X is hydrogen, ammonium or an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt-forming radical.

Abstract: Various 1,4-disubstituted-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1,4-diphosphorinanes, their oxides and sulfides, methods for the production thereof, flame-retarded compositions of matter containing them and froth flotation processes therewith, are disclosed.

Abstract: Various 1,4-disubstituted-2,3,5,6-tetrohydroxy-1,4-diphosphorinanes, their oxides and sulfides, methods for the production thereof, and flame-retarded compositions of matter containing them, are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the removal of difficult-to-remove acidic organic compounds from aqueous solutions using novel phosphine oxide mixtures in which mixtures (1) at least two phosphine oxides are present, the total number of carbon atoms in a first oxide being at least 15 and the difference in the total number of carbon atoms in the first and second oxides being present in an amount of at least 5% by weight and not more than 60% by weight or (2) at least four phosphine oxides are present, the total number of carbon atoms in an oxide having at least no. of C atoms being at least 15, said phosphine oxides being present in an amount of at least 1% by weight and not more than 60% by weight. Unexpectedly high extractability is achieved using the mixtures.

Abstract: Various 1,4-disubstituted-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1,4-diphosphorinanes, their oxides and sulfides, methods for the production thereof, and flame-retarded compositions of matter containing them, are disclosed.

Abstract: A new and improved method for making diorganomonothiophosphinate compounds having the formula: ##STR1## which comprises oxidizing a secondary phosphine in aqueous media to form the corresponding secondary phosphine oxide and reacting the secondary phosphine oxide thus formed with an excess of sulfur and an hydroxide compound at elevated temperature for a time sufficient until formation of the diorganomonothiophosphinate compound is substantially complete. The new and improved process of the present invention permits the preparation of diorganomonothiophosphinate. The products are stable in aqueous systems and are useful as sulfide collectors in froth flotation beneficiation of sulfide minerals.

Abstract: The compounds bis (.beta.-carboxyethyl)isobutyl phosphine oxide, bis (.beta.-carboxyethyl) sec. butyl phosphine oxide and bis(.beta.-carboxyethyl)-t-butyl phosphine oxide and their use as components in the production of fiber-forming polyamides, fibers produced from said polyamides and a method for the production of various bis (carboxyalkyl) alkyl phosphine oxides are disclosed.

Abstract: Cobalt(II)-bearing aqueous solutions may be treated with an extractant comprising an organic-soluble phophinic acid, or a salt thereof, to separate the cobalt(II) from the aqueous solution. Typical extraction techniques compatible with the instant process include liquid-liquid extraction employing either mixer settlers or columns, packed beds of supported extractants as in ion exchange, liquid membrane extraction and selective supported membrane extraction.

Abstract: Free radical addition of two moles of 2,4,4'-trimethylpentene-1 to 2,4,4'-trimethylpentylphosphine followed by the oxidation of the 2,4,4'-trimethylpentylphosphine with two moles of hydrogen peroxide is employed to prepare 2,4,4'-trimethylpentylphosphinic acid. The 2,4,4'-trimethylpentylphosphinic acid is useful as a cobalt extractant.

Abstract: Cobalt(II)-, nickel(II)-bearing aqueous solutions may be treated with an extractant comprising an organic-soluble phosphinic acid, or a salt thereof, to separate the cobalt(II) from the aqueous solution. Typical extraction techniques compatible with the instant process include liquid- liquid extraction employing either mixer settlers or columns, packed beds of supported extractants as in ion exchange, liquid membrane extraction and selective supported membrane extraction.

Abstract: Cobalt(II)-bearing aqueous solutions may be treated with an extractant comprising an organic-soluble phosphinic acid, or a salt thereof, to separate the cobalt(II) from the aqueous solution. Typical extraction techniques compatible with the instant process include liquid-liquid extraction employing either mixer settlers or columns, packed beds of supported extractants as in ion exchange, liquid membrane extraction and selective supported membrane extraction.

Abstract: Free Radical Addition of Mono 2,4,4'-trimethylpentylphosphine to cyclohexene followed by the oxidation of the 2,4,4'-trimethylpentyl, cyclohexylphosphine with two moles of hydrogen peroxide is employed to prepare 2,4,4'-trimethylpentyl, cyclohexylphosphinic acid. The 2,4,4'-trimethylpentyl, cyclohexylphosphinic acid is useful as a cobalt extractant.

Abstract: Dialkylphosphine is added to a mixture of sulfur and water at 50.degree.-90.degree. C. After approximately 25% of the dialkylphosphine is charged, an alkali, such a sodium hydroxide, is added to neutralize the dialkyldithiophosphinic acid that forms. At this elevated temperature the neutralization reaction proceeds rapidly thereby preventing any alkali from reacting with the sulfur to form sulfides. Dialkyldithiophosphinate yields from this process are on the order of about 95-98%.

Abstract: Preparation of crystalline water-insoluble ammonium polyphosphate through processing a melt of urea and phosphoric acid or alternatively processing solid urea phosphate. Contact between the exiting product and recycled gaseous by-products ensures proper pH.

Abstract: Flame-proofed particleboard wherein the layers of wood particles have crystalline, water-insoluble, ammonium polyphosphate added thereto, is disclosed.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing crystalline, water-insoluble ammonium polyphosphates of controlled pH utilizing a continuous reaction arena, is disclosed.