Abstract: A mild and simple process of activating substrate surfaces for the purpose of currentless metallization comprises using organometallic compounds of elements of the groups 1B and 8 of the Periodic System of Elements whose organic moiety has at least one functional group over and above the groups required for binding the metal are used for activation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intumescent polysiloxane molding compositions containing expandable graphite compounds and, if appropriate, additionally nitrogen-containing phosphates.

Abstract: A simple and mild method of activating substrate surfaces for currentless metallization involves activating by means of organometallic compounds of elements of the 1st and 8th sub-Groups of the Periodic Table of Elements in which the organic moiety consists of oligomeric, prepolymeric or polymeric compounds containing double bonds.

Abstract: A fabric reinforced composite having increased bond strength between impregnating resin and polyaramide reinforcing fabric and method for making the composite including using metal coated polyaramide fabric as the reinforcing material. The metal is deposited by a non-electrical method.

Abstract: Metallized, particularly nickel-coated, knitted net fabrics are suitable for protecting the eyes against microwave radiation with very little adverse effect upon the field of vision, particularly when the mesh width of the knitted net fabrics amounts to <0.25 .lambda., preferably <0.1 .lambda., .lambda. being the wavelength of the radiation to be screened off at the upper frequency limit.

Abstract: The firmly adhesive metallization, in particular partial metallization, of the surface of semiconductors is possible, without pickling, by carrying out the activation with organometallic compounds of metals of the I and VIII Secondary Groups of the Periodic Table of Elements, then reducing in a conventional manner and metallization without current.

Abstract: A carbon fibre or aramid fibre fabric in a matrix of thermoset plastic is coated first with a thin layer of nickel, then with a highly conductive second layer, and on the outside once more with nickel. If the metals are deposited under wet-chemical currentless conditions, the flexible fabric will be electrically highly conductive. The composite material is particularly suitable for lightning and NEMP protection.

Abstract: A simple and mild method of activating substrate surfaces for currentless metallization involves activating by means of organometallic compounds of elements of the 1st and 8th sub-Groups of the Periodic Table of Elements in which the organic moiety consists of oligomeric, prepolymeric or polymeric compounds containing double bonds.

Abstract: Carbon filaments and fibres and sheets manufactured from them which have excellent properties of adherence to plastics without loss of tensile strength are obtained when the carbon filaments and fibres are provided with a metal coating by a current-less process.

Abstract: The firmly adhesive metallization, in particular partial metallization, of the surface of semiconductors is possible, without pickling, by carrying out the activation with organometallic compounds of metals of the IB and VIIIB Groups of the Periodic Table of Elements, then reducing in a conventional manner and metallizing without current.

Abstract: A composite material comprising a polymer matrix containing metallized sheet-form textiles and/or metallized particles, and in addition additives for increasing the ohmic, electrical and/or magnetic losses which are uniformly present in the polymer and/or on the sheet-form textiles and/or particles, has a high shielding effect against electromagnetic radiation both in the short-range field and also in the long-range field over a wide frequency range.

Abstract: Metallized sheet-form textiles of synthetic polymers or natural fibres to which a metal layer has been applied by wet-chemical currentless deposition are particularly suitable for screening electromagnetic waves in the range from 10 MHz to 1000 GHz. Since the textile properties are substantially unaffected by the metallization, the sheet-form textiles are particularly suitable for use in the medical and communications fields. A multiple-layer construction with insulating intermediate layers and surface linings may be useful, for example in the screening of relatively low frequencies.

Abstract: A composite material comprising a polymer matrix containing metallized sheet-form textiles and/or metallized particles, and in addition additives for increasing the ohmic, electrical and/or magnetic losses which are uniformly present in the polymer and/or on the sheet-form textiles and/or particles, has a high shielding effect against electromagnetic radiation both in the short-range field and also in the long-range field over a wide frequency range.

Abstract: Metallized sheet-form textile materials of synthetic polymers or natural fibres, to which a metal layer has been applied by currentless wet-chemical deposition, are particularly suitable for use as reflectors for electromagnetic waves in the range from 10 MHz to 1000 GHz. In the case of stretched metallized fabrics, the reflecting radiation is partly polarized which can facilitate or improve the recognition of an object by radar beams. By periodically stretching and relaxing the fabric, it is even possible to modulate the reflected microwaves.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for increasing the abrasion and water resistance of metallized cloth by applying a coating containing free isocyanate groups and, optionally by an additional coating which process renders the textile materials suitable for use in the production of objects which can be detected by radar.

Abstract: In a large-area photovoltaic cell containing a photoactive semiconductor layer which contacts another semiconductor layer, metal or an electrolyte to form a depletion layer, and further containing an electrode and a counter electrode for current collection, the improvement which comprises employing as a substrate for said photoactive semiconducting layer a metallized textile sheet, the metal constituting one of the electrodes, the sheet having been metallized by depositing the metal thereon wet-chemically without current. The metal thickness may be built up with or without current. Such cells have low internal resistances and are highly efficient.

Abstract: Metallized sheet-form textile materials of synthetic polymers or natural fibres, to which a metal layer has been applied by currentless wet-chemical deposition, are particularly suitable for use as reflectors for electromagnetic waves in the range from 10 MHz to 1000 GHz. In the case of stretched metallized fabrics, the reflecting radiation is partly polarized which can facilitate or improve the recognition of an object by radar beams. By periodically stretching and relaxing the fabric, it is even possible to modulate the reflected microwaves.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a partially metallized textile structure of synthetic polymers or natural fibers, which comprises rendering the particular side or areas of the fabric which are not to be metallized hydrophobic or inactive by printing them with thermodiffusion dyes before the metal treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallized textile material having a surface resistance as measured at 23.degree. C./50% relative humidity in accordance with DIN 54 345 of at most 1.times.10.sup.3 ohm. The invention also relates to a process for the production of such metallized textile material by currentless metal deposition, preferably at room temperature, thereon wherein the activation of the material is effected in a colloidal palladium solution, preferably at room temperature.