Abstract: Non-evaporative processes for coating ion-containing polymers onto selected substrates and the articles made thereby, which processes fundamentally comprise contacting a substrate with a dispersion or solution of an ion-containing polymer and especially a solventless dispersion of a perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer, and thereafter contacting the dispersion- or solution-wetted substrate with a solution of a salt or of a strongly ionizing acid of a sufficient concentration to cause an adherent coating of the ion-containing polymer to be formed on the substrate.

Abstract: A novel, improved process for forming a thin, adherent coating of a perfluorocarbon ionomer on a polymeric substrate which is typically in powdered form, fibrous form, or a mixture of powdered and fibrous forms, from a colloidal dispersion of the perfluorocarbon ionomer in a liquid medium which consists essentially of water and is substantially free of organic solvents, comprising adding a) the colloidal dispersion and b) a salt or a strongly ionizing acid to a vessel containing the polymeric substrate, and subjecting the dispersion, salt or acid and polymeric material to high shear conditions whereby a thin, durable coating of the perfluorocarbon ionomer is formed on the polymeric substrate.

Abstract: A bonded, non-asbestos chlor-alkali diaphragm comprising one or more water-wettable materials and one or more chemically-resistant materials, which is characterized by having a Macmullin number and average diaphragm thickness such that the product of these is between about 5 and about 30 millimeters when the average diaphragm thickness is measured in millimeters, and by a median pore size between about 0.1 microns and about 1 micron, wherein one or more of the chemically-resistant materials is or are coated with a durable, adherent coating of an ion-containing polymer which is bonded into the diaphragm on such materials.

Abstract: A plurality of data storage modules form a library, with a directory archive maintaining a directory of the information contained on each data storage module (file server application) or on the storage modules retained in the library (volume server application). A plurality of interface computers are coupled to a plurality of host computers for receiving data and for generating request signals to access the library. In response to a received request signal, the directory archive locates a data storage module and generates a location output signal. A control computer receives the location output signal and generates a media access signal for causing the data storage module to be loaded into a selected data recorder. An input/output data channel couples the interface computer generating the access request signal to the selected data recorder for reading or writing an entire volume of information or selected file information to/from the data storage module.

Abstract: Process for preparing haloperfluoro and perfluoro ethers wherein a metal halide is reacted with a 3-haloperfluoropropene oxide to obtain a 2,3-dihaloperfluorocarbonyl fluoride; a metal halide, 2,3-dihaloperfluorocarbonyl fluoride and 3-haloperfluoropropene oxide are reacted to obtain a 2-(2',3'-dihaloperfluoropropoxy)-3-haloperfluoropropionyl fluoride; 2-(2',3'-dihaloperfluoropropoxy)-3-haloperfluoropropionyl fluoride is decarboxylated and dehalogenated to obtain perfluorovinylallylether. Alternatively, 2-(2',3'-dihaloperfluoropropoxy)-3-haloperfluoropropionyl fluoride is reacted with metal halide and 3-haloperfluoropropene oxide to obtain a 2-[2'-(2",3"-dihaloperfluoropropoxy)-3'-haloperfluoropropoxy]-3-haloperflu oropropionyl fluoride, or a higher polyether, and 2-[2'-(2",3"-dihaloperfluoropropoxy)-3'-haloperfluoropropoxy]-3-haloperflu oropropionyl fluoride or the polyether is decarboxylated and dehalogenated to obtain a 3,6-dioxa-5-halodifluoromethylperfluoronona-1,8-diene or the corresponding polyether.

Abstract: A mass data storage unit includes a plurality of first data storage modules that form a mass information storage library, a data directory archive for maintaining a directory of the information contained on each data storage module, and data record/playback modules for receiving any selected any data storage module in the mass storage library. A plurality of interface computers are coupled to a plurality of host computers for receiving data and for generating request signals to access information stored in the mass storage library. A file directory is coupled to the interface computers and the data directory archive for receiving the request signals, locating in the data directory archive the address containing the stored information and generating a data address location output signal for the stored information.

Abstract: Homolymers prepared from diunsaturated mono- or poly- haloperfluoro or perfluoro ethers, and copolymers prepared from two or more of such ethers, or one or more of such ethers and one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and articles fabricated from such polymers.

Abstract: Homolymers prepared from diunsaturated mono- or poly- haloperfluoro or perfluoro ethers, and copolymers prepared from two or more of such ethers, or one or more of such ethers and one or more other ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and articles fabricated from such polymers.

Abstract: A mass data storage unit includes a plurality of first data storage modules that form a mass information storage library, a data directory archive for maintaining a directory of the information contained on each data storage module, and data record/playback modules for receiving any selected data storage module in the mass storage library. A plurality of interface computers are coupled to a plurality of host computers for receiving data and for generating request signals to access information stored in the mass storage library. A file directory is coupled to the interface computers and the data directory archive for receiving the request signals, locating in the data directory archive the address containing the stored information and generating a data address location output signal for the stored information.

Abstract: The invention is a method for separating one or more polar liquids from one or more non-polar liquids which comprises the following steps. First, contacting a mixture comprising one or more polar liquids and one or more non-polar liquids with one side of a membrane comprising a polymer of a perfluorosulfonic acid, or metal salt thereof, which is adapted for selective permeation of the polar liquids over the non-polar liquids under conditions such that the polar liquids selectively permeate through the membrane. Second, passing a desiccant fluid by, pulling a vacuum on, or a combination thereof, the other side of the membrane, under conditions such that the polar liquids which have permeated through the membrane are carried away from the membrane. Third, removing the fluid desiccant containing the permeated polar liquids or the permeated polar liquids wherein a vacuum is used, from the vicinity of the membrane. Fourth, removing the non-polar liquids from the vicinity of the membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of separating gases using a membrane fabricated from a polymer containing a perfluorinated backbone and pendant hydrated metal ionomer groups wherein the pendant hydrated metal ionomer groups contain cations of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, or transition metals bound to SO.sub.3.sup.-. The hydrated membranes have improved gas permeabilities with comparable gas selectivities over the unhydrated membranes. The membranes may be used to separate gas mixtures containing such gases as carbon dioxide and methane.

Abstract: A slurry compressor for obtaining a homogeneous absorbent bed in a chromatographic column wherein said compressor includes a shaped member having external dimensions slightly less than the internal dimensions of the column in which the bed of particles is being compressed. The compressor having an innermost portion and an outermost portion, integrally connected, the innermost portion being a solid segment incorporating a lower surface, while the outermost portion includes a hollowed interior forming a walled structure extending integrally from the solid segment, with the walled structure flaring slightly outwardly to assure a reasonably snug contact with the inner surface and interior wall of the associated column.

Abstract: This invention discloses improved heterogeneous acid catalysts and a method for preparing these catalysts. A heterogeneous acid catalyst has been prepared by treating a carrier material with a solution containing a fluorocarbonsulfonic acid polymer dissolved in a suitable solvent, removing the solvent, and heat treating the coated carrier in such a way so as to prevent the polymer from being leached off the carrier. The final heat treatment of the composition to prevent the polymer from redissolving comprises an improvement in the preparation of a heterogeneous catalyst.

Abstract: The corrosion of ferrous metal surfaces in gas conditioning apparatus is inhibited by using a gas conditioning solution such as aqueous alkanolamines which contain thionitrogen compounds such as metal thiocyanates or thioamides. After recycling the gas conditioning solution for a few days, the solution dissolves sufficient amounts of nickel or cobalt or other metals in the equipment to act as a synergist with the thionitrogen compounds. In the event, the equipment does not contain any soluble synergistic metals, these metals may be added to the gas conditioning solution as soluble metal salts. Examples of useful additive metals are cobalt, nickel, calcium, copper, chromium, zinc, tin, aluminum, and magnesium.

Abstract: Sour industrial gases containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide are treated with amines to remove the CO.sub.2 and H.sub.2 S. The amine absorbent containing or loaded with H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is regenerated and the off-gas containing concentrated amounts of H.sub.2 S and CO.sub.2 is treated in a second amine absorber to produce an amine absorbent loaded with H.sub.2 S. This amine is then regenerated to provide an off-gas containing a high ratio of H.sub.2 S to CO.sub.2 which makes it suitable for use as the feed gas to a sulfur recovery unit such as a Claus plant. The process is automatically controlled so that the concentration of H.sub.2 S in the second amine absorber is built up to and controlled at a desired set point so that the off-gas has the required H.sub.2 S/CO.sub.2 ratio.

Abstract: Novel bis(dithiocarbamate) salts, the mixed transition metal salts, and zinc salt amine complexes thereof are claimed. These novel compounds have utility as antifungal agents.

Abstract: Novel bis(dithiocarbamate) salts, the mixed transition metal salts, and zinc salt amine complexes thereof are claimed. These novel compounds have utility as antifungal agents.

Abstract: Novel bis(dithiocarbamate) salts, the mixed transition metal salts, and zinc salt amine complexes thereof are claimed. These novel compounds have utility as antifungal agents.

Abstract: Polyglycolamines such as aminated polypropylene or polybutylene glycols and amine-initiated polypropylene and polybutylene glycols such as oxypropylated or oxybutylated lower alkanolamines inhibit the corrosion of ferrous metals by a nonoxidizing acid such as hydrochloric acid. Polyglycolamines of this class having an average molecular weight in the appropriate range of 300-5000 are effective inhibitors in 5-15 percent hydrochloric acid at moderately elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Hydrogen sulfide and lower alkyl mercaptans are selectively extracted from a gas stream by contacting the stream with piperazinone or an alkyl substituted piperazinone which may contain a substantial proportion of water. The absorbed sulfur compounds can be regenerated by heating the extraction liquid to about 85.degree.-150.degree. C.