Abstract: New diphosphonic acid diesters in which the two phosphorus atoms are bound by a hydrocarbon group while each of the two acid functions of the diphosphonate is esterified by a radical having at least three carbon atoms are prepared by the treatment with a weak base of a corresponding tetramethyl diphosphonate, thereupon replacement of the cations of the base in the resultant disalt, by a radical R by means of a halide of said radical, and finally hydrolysis of the mixed diphosphonate thus obtained. The new compounds are suitable for various known uses of the different diphosphonates and in particular for the complexing of heavy metals; they are used in particular for the extraction of uranium and metals associated with it.

Abstract: Triphosphonic ester, each of the three phosphorus atoms of which is bound to a carbon atom of the same hydrocarbon group, having 2 or 4 free acid functions or two salt functions, is prepared by reacting an alkaline-metal derivative of a phosphite diester with a diphosphonic acid tetra-ester, followed by hydrolysis of the compound obtained. The triphosphonic esters may be used for various known uses of phosphonates, including the extraction of heavy metals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire-resistant synthetic resin composition containing a polycarbonate, more specifically a bisphenol A derivative, a phosphorous fireproofing additive derived from phosphonic acid, and possibly other additives and/or fillers.The fireproofing additive is a Li, Na or K hemiester of a phosphonic acid derived from an aromatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, or from a polynuclear aromatic compound, and is added at the rate of 0.01 to 0.4 weight % in relation to polycarbonate. This small amount of additive improves the fire-resistant properties of the polycarbonate, without affecting its mechanical properties.

Abstract: Triphosphonic esters, each of the three phosphorus atoms of which is bound to a carbon atom of the same hydrocarbon group, having 2 or 4 free acid functions or two salt functions, may be used for various known uses of phosphonates, including the extraction of heavy metals.

Abstract: New diphosphonic acid diesters in which the two phosphorus atoms are bound by a hydrocarbon group while each of the two acid functions of the diphosphonate is esterified by a radical having at least three carbon atoms are suitable for various known uses of the different diphosphonates and in particular for the complexing of heavy metals; they are used in particular for the extraction of uranium and metals associated with it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire-resistant synthetic resin composition containing a polycarbonate, more specifically a bisphenol A derivative, a phosphorous fireproofing additive derived from phosphonic acid, and possibly other additives and/or fillers.The fireproofing additive is a Li, Na or K hemiester of a phosphonic acid derived from an aromatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, or from a polynuclear aromatic compound, and is added at the rate of 0.01 to 0.4 weight % in relation to polycarbonate. This small amount of additive improves the fire-resistant properties of the polycarbonate, without affecting its mechanical properties.

Abstract: New fire-resistant transparent (co)polycarbonates containing alkaline diesters or hemiesters of bis (hydroxy-4-phenyl) alkylphosphonic acids, with the following general formulae (I) or (II): ##STR1## (I) where n=1, 2 or 3 (II) where n=0, 1, 2 or 3 andwhere R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is a methyl or ethyl radical, and M is an alkaline metal, such as sodium or potassium.

Abstract: Novel alkaline hemiesters of bis-(hydroxy-4-phenyl)-alkylphosphonic acids of the general formula: ##STR1## in which: n is equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3,M is an alkaline metal such as lithium, sodium or potassiumR.sub.1 is a cyclohexyl radical or an C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl radical.

Abstract: This invention concerns the preparation of dinitrile phosphonates, as well as their hydrolysis into the corresponding diacids, and reduction into the corresponding diamines. These compounds can be used, in particular, to make polyamides, polyurethanes or polyurates fireproof, as well as to increase their adhesive properties.

Abstract: This invention concerns the preparation of dinitrile phosphonates, as well as their hydrolysis into the corresponding diacids, and reduction into the corresponding diamines. These compounds can be used, in particular, to make polyamides, polyurethanes or polyurates fireproof, as well as to increase their adhesive properties.

Abstract: A word forming game comprising a game board having three peripheral slides and an open side adapted to receive therebetween crossword puzzle inserts. The upper surface of two of the slides are numbered from thirteen to one. The crossword inserts have open squares to be filled in with play pieces marked with various letters to be inserted in the squares to provide definitions for words appearing in the puzzles. Also provided are score sheets to keep track of the players performance. The numbering on the slides also indicates points won by a player for placing the right letters in the correct squares in response to a puzzle question.