Abstract: A wear resistant, high chromium white iron, in an unheat-treated condition has a microstructure substantially comprising austenite and M7C3 carbides. The white iron contains at least one martensite promoter and at least one austenite stabilizer which are present at respective levels to achieve a balance between their effects whereby the white iron has a microstructure characterized by at least one of: i) being substantially free of martensite at interfaces between the austenite and M7C3 carbides; and ii) having a relatively low level of interconnectivity between carbide particles; such that the white iron is substantially crack-free. The white iron may be as-cast or comprise weld deposited hardfacing.

Abstract: A wear resistant, high chromium white iron, in an unheat-treated condition has a microstructure substantially comprising austenite and M7C3 carbides. The white iron contains at least one martensite promoter and at least one austenite stabiliser which are present at respective levels to achieve a balance between their effects whereby the white iron has a microstructure characterised by at least one of: i) being substantially free of martensite at interfaces between the austenite and M7C3 carbides; and ii) having a relatively low level of interconnectivity between carbide particles; such that the white iron is substantially crack-free. The white iron may be as-cast or comprise weld deposited hardfacing.

Abstract: A process for preparing a finely divided preparation of a drug substance comprising wet milling a suspension of the drug substance in a mill having at least one chamber and agitation means, said chamber(s) and/or said agitation means comprising nylon, wherein the nylon comprises one or more internal lubricants results in finely divided preparations of a drug substance in which the level of grinding media contamination and process contamination are reduced.

Abstract: A compound, 5-[4-[2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino)ethoxy]benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione (‘Compound (I)’), or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, in particulate form wherein the median value of the volume mean diameter of the particles is within the range 500 nm to 5 micrometres and medicinal uses thereof.

Abstract: A compound, 5-[4-[2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino)ethoxy]benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione (‘Compound (I)’), or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, in particulate form wherein the median value of the volume mean diameter of the particles is within the range 500 nm to 5 micrometres and medicinal uses thereof.

Abstract: A compound, 5-[4-[2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino)ethoxy]benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione (‘Compound (I)’), or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, in particulate form wherein the median value of the volume mean diameter of the particles is within the range 500 nm to 5 micrometres and medicinal uses thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying foil to a stock, including means for moving the stock and foil and foil supporting carrier to a printing position where pressure is applied to transfer a predetermined shape of foil which is adhered to the stock and wherein the means for moving includes a first means for moving the carrier at the speed of the stock during the printing operation and second means for moving the carrier at a slower speed between printing operation and the method of using the apparatus.

Abstract: Rolls for metal shaping have at least a peripheral surface of an iron-based Fe—B or Fe—B—C cast alloy having from 1 to 20 wt % chromium; from 0.5 to 3 wt % boron; up to 1.0 wt % carbon; or higher carbon if substantial amounts of strong carbide forming elements such as Mo, V, Ti, W and Nb are present; optional alloying additions including the Mo, V, Ti, W and Nb and also including Si, Al, Mn, Ni and Cu; and, apart from incidental impurities, a balance of Fe.

Abstract: Packing apparatus on a conveyor line for use in filling cartons with compressible articles comprises first and second tamping pistons (4,6) operating in sequence in a chamber (2) to successively compress the articles and drive them through a chute (2a) into a carton (C). A planar shutter (32) is provided at the bottom of the chute (2a) to close it between carton-filling operations. The chute and carton are separated by only the shutter so as to minimize the gap between them and also to facilitate the extension of the driving piston (6) into the container to pack the articles more firmly therein. The shutter rotates on a vertical axis offset from the chute with its lower face contacting the cartons and moves generally in the direction of advance of the carton along the conveyor line.