Abstract: A Zr-based amorphous alloy has the following formula: ZraCubAlcNidTieMf. a, b, c, d, e, and f of the formula are corresponding atomic percents with 50?a?55, 25?b?30, 15?c?24, 0.1?d?9, 0.1?e?5, 0.1?f?5, and a+b+c+d+e+f?100. M is selected from one or more of the following group consisting of Sc, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A crucible for melting metals includes a main body, a bottom portion, and a strengthening annular portion. The bottom portion is sealed to a first end of the main body. The strengthening annular portion is disposed on a second end of the main body. The main body, which is also thicker towards the bottom portion for additional strength, and the bottom portion are composed primarily of graphite, and the strengthening annular portion is composed of a ceramic material or fireproof material or both.

Abstract: Copolymerization of Ni(H) or Co(II) acenaphthene diimine complexes containing olefinic substituents on aryl groups in the presence of a free radical initiator results in polymerized late transition metal catalysts which can be used for olefin polymerization or oligomerization. These catalysts have high catalyst activity for olefin polymerization or oligomerization.

Abstract: Copolymerization of Ni(II) phenol imine complexes containing olefinic substituents on aryl groups with styrene in the presence of a radical initiator results in polymerized late transition metal catalysts which can be used for olefin polymerization or oligomerization. These catalysts have high catalyst activity for olefin polymerization or oligomerization.

Abstract: Copper seed layers for use in damascene structures are commonly deposited by CVD because of their superior step coverage. However, these films have poor adhesion to the barrier layer. This problem has been overcome by preceding the deposition of the CVD copper layer with a metal plasma treatment that lays down a very thin layer of copper while the structure receiving it is maintained at a temperature below about ?40 C. This is followed by a short exposure to a nitrogen bearing plasma. The result is a seed layer having excellent step coverage as well as very good adhesion to the underlying barrier layer.

Abstract: Copolymerization of Ni(II) phenol imine complexes containing olefinic substituents on aryl groups with styrene in the presence of a radical initiator results in polymerized late transition metal catalysts which can be used for olefin polymerization or oligomerization. These catalysts have high catalyst activity for olefin polymerization or oligomerization.

Abstract: Copolymerization of Ni(II) or Co(II) acenaphthene imine complexes containing olefinic substituents on aryl groups with styrene in the presence of a radical initiator results in polymerized late transition metal catalysts which can be used for olefin polymerization or oligomerization. These catalysts have high catalyst activity for olefin polymerization or oligomerization.