Abstract: The present invention relates to cycloolefin copolymer having a solution viscosity (eta)>0.25 dl/g (measured in accordance with DIN 53 728 in decalin at 135° C.

Abstract: Oxidation product of polyarylene sulfides comprising recurring units of the formula.brket open-st.C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --S.brket close-st. (I)in the form of a compound comprising recurring units of the formula.brket open-st..paren open-st.C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --S.paren close-st..sub.a .paren open-st.C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --SO.paren close-st..sub.b .brket close-st.(II)in which the sulfur/oxygen ratio is from 1:0.1 to 1:1, the sum of a and b always being 1 and a and b each being greater than zero or with the proviso that a is zero if b is 1.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant fluoropolymer mixture comprising(A) from 75 to 99% by weight of a fluorocarbon polymer(B) from 1 to 25% by weight of an oxidized polyarylene sulfide and, based on the sum (A)+(B),(C) from 0 to 15% by weight of a filler,is used for the production of feed pipes for Bowden cables which are pressure-resistant and abrasion-resistant.

Abstract: A method for removing oxides of nitrogen from gases and liquids by contacting a NO.sub.x containing gas or liquid with a polyarylene thioether filter material and a solid oxidizing agent having an electron potential greater than 0.96 V, wherein the solid oxidizing agent oxidizes NO into NO.sub.2 which is removed by the polyarylene thioether filter material.

Abstract: A foamed polyarylene sulfide according to the invention has a density which is reduced by at least 50% compared with the theoretical density of nonfoamed material, and is expediently produced by subjecting a polyarylene sulfoxide as such or a mixture of one or more polyarylene sulfides with a polyarylene sulfoxide to heat treatment. The temperature of the heat treatment is in the range from 250.degree. to 400.degree. C.

Abstract: Binary and tertiary mixtures comprise (A) from 33 to 99% by weight of at least one polyarylene sulfone, (B) from 1 to 67% by weight of at least one polyarylene sulfoxide and/or (C) from 1 to 67% by weight of a polyarylene sulfide, where the sum of the components (A), (B) and (C) is always 100%.These mixtures can be processed to give homogeneous shaped parts, which are converted by the processing procedure into homogeneous polymer masses and only have the glass transition temperature of the polyarylene sulfone.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant fluoropolymer mixture comprising(A) from 75 to 99% by weight of a fluorocarbon polymer(B) from 1 to 25% by weight of an oxidized polyarylene sulfide and, based on the sum (A)+(B),(C) from 0 to 15% by weight of a filler,is used for the production of feed pipes for Bowden cables which are pressure-resistant and abrasion-resistant.

Abstract: A foamed polyarylene sulfide according to the invention has a density which is reduced by at least 50% compared with the theoretical density of nonfoamed material, and is expediently produced by subjecting a polyarylene sulfoxide as such or a mixture of one or more polyarylene sulfides with a polyarylene sulfoxide to heat treatment. The temperature of the heat treatment is in the range from 250.degree. to 400.degree. C.

Abstract: Process for oxidizing a polymer containing thioether groups, in which the polymer in solid form in a suspension medium is oxidized with ozone. The polymer obtained is suitable for the production of functional parts on which high demands are made.

Abstract: Mixtures of fluoropolymers and oxidized polyarylene sulfidesA polymer mixture ofA) at least one fluoropolymer in a proportion of from 50 to 99% by weight andB) at least one polyarylene sulfone or polyarylene compound containing at least two of the bridges --S--, --SO-- and --SO.sub.2 -- or a mixture of the two in a proportion of from 1 to 50% by weight,where the sum of components A) and B) is always 100% by weight.This mixture is used for the production of sliding bearings or gasket materials having a reduced tendency to creep and reduced abrasion.

Abstract: A filter material based on a polyarylene thioether having repeating units of the formula--[(Ar.sup.1).sub.n --X)].sub.m --[(Ar.sup.2).sub.i --Y)].sub.j --[(Ar.sup.3).sub.k --Z)].sub.l --[(Ar.sup.4).sub.o --W)].sub.p --(I)in which Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3, Ar.sup.4, W, X, Y and Z, independently of each other, are identical or different, the indices n, m, i, j, k, l, o and p, independently of each other, are zero or integers 1, 2, 3 or 4, their sum being at least 2, Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2, Ar.sup.3 and Ar.sup.4 are arylene systems having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, and W, X, Y and Z are divalent linking groups, selected from --SO.sub.2 --, --S--, --SO--, --CO--, --O--, --CO.sub.2 --, or alkylene groups or alkylidene groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms is suitable for removing ozone from gases or liquids. The removal proceeds quantitatively, no volatile products being formed.

Abstract: Fluorine-substituted epoxides of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.4, independently of one another, have the following meanings:R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 =H, fluorine, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkyl in which some or all of the hydrogens may be substituted by fluorine, and at least one of the substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 is a completely fluorinated alkyl or an alkyl of the formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --(C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1),in which m is 1 or 2, and n is an integer from 1 to 17, and x is 0 or 1.Furthermore, a method for the preparation of fluorine-substituted epoxides is described.

Abstract: Fluorine-substituted vicinal glycols of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.4, independently of one another, have the following meanings: R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 =H, fluorine, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -alkyl in which some or all of the hydrogens may be substituted by fluorine, and at least one of the substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 is a completely fluorinated alkyl or an alkyl of the formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --(C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1),in which m is 1 or 2, and n is an integer from 1 to 17, and x is 0 or 1.Furthermore, a method for the preparation of the fluorinated vicinal glycols is described. If the fluorinated vicinal glycols are condensed together with dicarboxylic acids, products having enhanced thermal stability are obtained.

Abstract: New complexes of the elements of Groups VIIA, VIIIA, and IB of the Periodic Table* with the trisodium salt of tris(m-sulfophenyl)phosphane as a complex ligand. The complexes are used as catalysts for hydrogenations for the water gas reactions, hydrocarbonyls, hydroformylations, oxidations, carbon-carbon cross-linking reactions (e.g. allene/alkine coupling), and additions of secondary amines to carbon-carbon double bonds.

Abstract: New complexes of the elements of Groups VIIA, VIIIA, and IB of the Periodic Table* with the trisodium salt of tris(m-sulfophenyl)phosphane as a complex ligand. The complexes are used as catalysts for hydrogenations for the water gas reactions, hydrocarbonyls, hydroformylations, oxidations, carbon-carbon cross-linking reactions (e.g. allene/alkine coupling), and additions of secondary amines to carbon-carbon double bonds.*according to the IUPAC version.

Abstract: Bis{.mu.-hydroxy)bis[tris(sodium m-sulfonatophenyl)-phosphane]-rhodium(I)} dodecahydrate and methods of preparation thereof. The compounds are useful as catalysts for the hydroformylation reaction.

Abstract: Mixtures of substances containing metal complex compounds, organoelemental ligands, and/or other components are separated according to the invention by chromatography on stationary supports in an aqueous or aqueous/organic medium.