Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a radiation-shielding material that has a high radiation-shielding capability and can be easily coated, molded and sheeted. Metals or the like having a radiation-shielding capability are blended with an elastomer precursor in a high concentration thereby providing a radiation-shielding material that has a higher radiation-shielding capability than ever before and can be easily coated, molded and sheeted in any desired configuration.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a radiation-shielding material that has a high radiation-shielding capability and can be easily coated, molded and sheeted. Metals or the like having a radiation-shielding capability are blended with an elastomer precursor in a high concentration thereby providing a radiation-shielding material that has a higher radiation-shielding capability than ever before and can be easily coated, molded and sheeted in any desired configuration.

Abstract: A method for producing a strain gauge comprises the steps of: preparing a transfer foil film that is obtained by coating an adhesive resin film with a foil made from a resistant material; applying the adhesive resin film surface of the transfer foil film to a desired section of an outer surface of an object whose strain is to be measured, such a roller bearing; and processing the transfer foil film to transfer a foil gauge pattern to the object via the adhesive resin.

Abstract: An exposure apparatus capable of minimizing low-frequency noise intruding into a chamber from the outside, wherein a partition of the chamber comprises a structure formed by sandwiching a ceramic honeycomb structural material (18) between a pair of steel or aluminum plates (16), the partition having a very high sound-proofing effect against low-frequency noise owing to its rigidity.

Abstract: A laminated structure for electronic equipment includes a printed circuit board having copper foil, an undercoat plating layer made of tin or silver, formed on the printed circuit board, and a gold plating layer formed on the undercoat plating layer by electroless plating. Tin or silver is a metal which acts as an anticatalyst in electroless plating. After formation of the undercoat plating layer, the printed circuit board is dipped in catalyst-applying treating liquid to inhibit the anticatalyst.

Abstract: A thin slab that is free of internal cracks is formed by reducing a continuously cast strand having a liquid core. The placement of the reduction rolls is controlled to effect a suitable amount of reduction. The methods effectively reduce bulging strain, as well as strain associated with reduction of the strand. As a result, total accumulated strain is reduced and a thin slab free of internal cracks can be manufactured at high speeds. The apparatus includes reduction blocks which are capable of shifting the rotation angle of an upper roller segment frame. Misalignment strain is reduced and the thickness of the strand can be changed without stopping the manufacturing operation.