Abstract: An optical memory storage media is described, e.g. a compact disc. A method of preparing the media (e.g. discs) is also taught. The storage media is formed from a substrate material having tightly bonded to the surface a highly reflective soft metal alloy formed of, for example, an alloy including at least five percent by weight of each of at least two metals selected from the group consisting of cadmium, indium, tin, antimony, lead, bismuth, magnesium, copper, aluminum, zinc and silver.

Abstract: An optical memory storage media is described, e.g. a compact disc. A method of preparing the media (e.g. discs) is also taught. The storage media is formed from a substrate material having tightly bonded to the surface a highly reflective soft metal alloy formed of, for example, an alloy including at least five percent by weight of each of at least two metals selected from the group consisting of cadmium, indium, tin, antimony, lead, bismuth, magnesium, copper, aluminum, zinc and silver.

Abstract: The invention relates to a membrane assisted analytical chemical method for the determination of the concentration of an organic compound in an aqueous matrix. The membrane partitions the matrix from a receiving fluid. The organic compound permeates the membrane and passes into the receiving fluid which is then analyzed for the permeated compound by, for example, liquid or gas chromatography. The membrane is selected to prevent contamination of the receiving fluid from otherwise interferring components of the matrix. The concentration of the organic compound is above its solubility limit in water which would ordinarily prevent effective use of such a membrane assisted method. However, when the organic compound is emulsified with, for example, a surfactant, then a membrane assisted method is successful.