Abstract: Methods of the present disclosure include the development of a low temperature, solvent-assistant synthesis of aluminates, such as lithium tetraiodoaluminate (LiAlI4). The present disclosure includes methods of preparing a compound of formula (I): [M+q][Al(X)3I]q.

Abstract: Mono-substituted tin silanolate compounds and related methods are provided. A method comprises contacting a mono-substituted tin (IV) compound with a silanolate reactant to form a mono-substituted tin silanolate compound. A composition comprises a mono-substituted tin silanolate compound.

Abstract: An electric forced air heating device using PTC elements for heating and having a fixed volume of airflow established by a blower driven at a constant rate. A pair of parallel air paths are established in the device, with one air path having the PTC elements fixedly located therein. A laterally movable damper is used to control airflow through the two air paths, and is positioned proximate the PTC elements a fixed distance therefrom so that as the damper is shifted, airflow proportionally increases through one of the air paths and proportionally decreases through the other air path to control the heat output of the PTC elements. The energization of the PTC elements and blower is controlled by a switch activated by movement of the damper.