Abstract: A plasma generator having a housing surrounding an ionization chamber, at least one working-fluid supply line leading into the ionization chamber, the ionization chamber having at least one outlet opening, at least one electric coil arrangement which surrounds at least one area of the ionization chamber, the coil arrangement being electrically connected with a high-frequency alternating-current source (AC) which is constructed such that it applies a high-frequency electric alternating current to at least one coil of the coil arrangement, is wherein a further current source (DC) is provided which is constructed such that it applies a direct voltage or an alternating voltage of a frequency lower than that of the voltage supplied by the high-frequency alternating current source (AC) to at least one coil of the coil arrangement.

Abstract: An ion drive for a spacecraft, including a high-frequency generator for generating an alternating electromagnetic field for the ionization of a propellant and an acceleration system for the charge carriers, is provided. The ion drive includes a voltage source with which the high voltages that are necessary for the acceleration system can be derived from the currents and/or voltages generated by the high-frequency generator for generating the alternating electromagnetic field.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a method for the production of foams on silicon basis from polymer mixtures (A) containing silicon, wherein at least one compound (V) is used that contributes to the formation of the polymer network, and which carries at least one alkoxy silyl group of the general formula [1a], [1b], or [1c] ?Si—O—(R1)(R2)(R3) [1a], ?Si(R5)—O—C(R1)(R2)(R3) [1b], ?Si—O—C(O)—U [1c], from which upon curing of the polymer mixtures (A) at least one molecule (XY) is split which is gaseous during processing and causes the formation of foam in the polymer mixture (A), and a catalyst (K) selected from a Brönstedt acid, Brönstedt base, Lewis acid, and Lewis base, where R1, R2, R3, R5, and U have the meanings as stated in claim 1, and where polymer mixtures (A) which form SiO2 during the cross-linking process are excluded.

Abstract: The use of compounds of the general formula I in aqueous binder-containing formulations, wherein the variables are each as defined as follows: R1 is selected from C1-C20-alkyl, straight chain or branched, or CO—C1-C19-alkyl or CO—C2-C19-alkenyl, straight chain or branched, R2 in each occurrence is the same or different and selected from C1-C3-alkyl, R3 is selected from C1-C20-alkyl, straight chain or branched, or CO—C1-C19-alkyl or CO—C2-C19-alkenyl, straight chain or branched, x is from 0 to 20, y is from 0 to 20, provided x and y are not both zero, a is from 1 to 3.

Abstract: A device for coupling ionization energy into an ion or electron source, which is excited inductively or inductively-capacitively is provided. The device includes: a discharge vessel for a gas, which is to be ionized; a coupling coil, which is wound around the discharge vessel and feeds in a high frequency energy, which is required for plasma excitation; a coupling capacitor, which is electrically coupled to the coupling coil; a high frequency generator, which is electrically coupled to the coupling coil. The high frequency generator forms, together with the at least one coupling capacitor, a resonant circuit. The high frequency generator includes a PLL controller for automatic impedance matching of the resonant circuit, so that the resonant circuit can be driven at a resonant frequency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicone compositions crosslinkable by addition of Si-bound hydrogen onto aliphatic multiple bonds, and comprising organic acids having a boiling point above 100° C. at a pressure of 1013 hPa, processes for their production and their use, in particular for coating textile fabrics.

Abstract: A composition of: A) organopolysiloxanes having hydrocarbyl radicals having aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds; B) if appropriate inhibitors; C) platinum catalyst; D) if appropriate, adhesion promoter; E) condensation catalysts; F) polysiloxanes having at least two condensation-capable groups; and G) dimethylpolysiloxanes having at least 3 SiH functions, can be employed, particularly as a textile coating, to produce coated textile products more efficiently and/or with superior properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethane block copolymers of general formula (I) to (IV), in which the variables are defined as follows: A represents a polyurethane block, which contains at least one hydrophilic group, B is a hydrophobic polyurethane block, X1, X2 are hydrophilic end groups and n is a whole number from 1 to 20. The invention also relates to the production of cross-linkable dispersion additives from the inventive polyurethane block copolymers and to the use of said cross-linkable dispersion additives for colorant preparations, in particular inks for ink-jet printing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data carrier printed with a tactile halftone image, a method for producing it and a printing plate suitable therefor.

Abstract: Textile structures comprise fibers and an organopolysiloxane-polyurea-polyurethane block copolymer (A) of the general formula (1) as a coating material or finishing material for fibers where R is a hydrocarbyl group, X is an alkylene group, A and Z are oxygen or primary or secondary amino groups, Y is a divalent hydrocarbyl group, D is an alkylene group, and Q is an end group, 1≦n≦4000, a≧1, 0≦b≦40, O≦C≦30, and d>O. The textile structures exhibit excellent hand, waterproofness, and water vapor permeability, and are stable to lanudering.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions based on organosilicon compounds and moldings produced therefrom further contain glass flakes having a thickness of from 0.1 to 20 &mgr;m, a length of from 1 to 5000 &mgr;m and a width of from 1 to 5000 &mgr;m, and a width or length to thickness ratio in the range from 10:1 to 2000:1. The compositions, when cured, exhibit excellent tear resistance, have surfaces exhibiting a low coefficient of friction, and a relatively low calorific value.

Abstract: Crosslinkable organopolysiloxane compositions, comprising; (1) an organopolysiloxane which contains SiC-bonded radicals with aliphatic carbon—carbon multiple bonds, and (2) an organopolysiloxane with Si-bonded hydrogen atoms or, instead of (1) and (2), or (3) an organopolysiloxane which contains SiC-bonded radicals with aliphatic carbon—carbon multiple bonds and Si-bonded hydrogen atoms, (4) a catalyst which promotes the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen onto an aliphatic multiple bond, (5) a reinforcing filler (6) a non-reinforcing filler having an average particle diameter of less than 30 &mgr;m and a BET surface area of less than 30 m2/g and, optionally, further substances.

Abstract: An inductively coupled high-frequency electron source is disclosed having a plasma chamber, which is open at least at a first end, the total surface of the open regions of the plasma chamber defined by A0, and having a gas inlet for a gas to be ionized, as well as a high-frequency coil. The interior wall of the plasma chamber is formed at least partially by conductive regions which are connected with a current source, the total surface of the conductive regions defined by Ac, and the ratio of the surface amounts A0 to Ac not exceeding a defined maximal value.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions based on organosilicon compounds and moldings produced therefrom further contain glass flakes having a thickness of from 0.1 to 20 &mgr;m, a length of from 1 to 5000 &mgr;m and a width of from 1 to 5000 &mgr;m, and a width or length to thickness ratio in the range from 10:1 to 2000:1. The compositions, when cured, exhibit excellent tear resistance, have surfaces exhibiting a low coefficient of friction, and a relatively low calorific value.

Abstract: Textile structures comprise fibers and an organopolysiloxane-polyurea-polyurethane block copolymer (A) of the general formula (1) 1

Abstract: Crosslinkable organopolysiloxane compositions, comprising;

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, to a process for its preparation and to a method of coating shaped articles or elastomeric materials, where the composition can be prepared using (1) polymer components selected from the group consisting of (A1) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (T units) of the formula (R1Si—O3/2) and optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R3Si—O1/2) (A2) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (Q units) of the formula (Si—O4/2) and, optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R3Si—O1/2)  in which R is identical or different and represents unhalogenated or halogenated hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atom(s) per radical or OR1, where R1 is identical or different and represents hydrogen or a monovalent, unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s),  with the proviso that there are from 0.01% to 3.0% by weight, preferably from 0.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprises (1) organopolysiloxanes containing SiC-bonded aliphatically unsaturated groups in the terminal units, (2) organopolysiloxanes containing at least 3 Si-bonded hydrogen atoms, (3) a catalyst promoting the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen to aliphatic unsaturation, (4) organosilicon adhesion promoters, (5) silicone resins, (6) an emulsifier, (7) water, and (8) carbon black. The emulsions may be applied to fabric prior to drying and shrinking, and vulcanized while drying the fabric. The coated fabrics exhibit ideal characteristics for use as airbag material.

Abstract: A data carrier with at least one halftone images 10 represented by structural elements 12, whereby a predetermined symmetrical widening of structural elements 12 represents a corresponding gray level of halftone image 10. Image 10 has predetermined areas 14, 16 and 22 each having a predetermined number or screen frequency of structural elements 12, the screen frequency of structural elements 12 per unit area of area 14, 16 and 22 being different between at least two areas 14, 16 and 22 and/or structural elements 12 being offset from each other in at least two areas 14, 16 and 22. A data carrier with such a halftone image 10 acquires a moiré pattern in at least predetermined areas of halftone image 10 when copied, so that a copy of the data carrier is recognizable immediately and with the naked eye (FIG. 1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, to a process for its preparation and to a method of coating shaped articles or elastomeric materials, where the composition can be prepared using(1) polymer components selected from the group consisting of(A1) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (T units) of the formula (R.sub.1 Si--O.sub.3/2) and optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R.sub.3 Si--O.sub.1/2)(A2) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (Q units) of the formula (Si--O.sub.4/2) and, optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R.sub.3 Si--O.sub.1/2)in whichR is identical or different and represents unhalogenated or halogenated hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atom(s) per radical or OR.sup.1, whereR.sup.1 is identical or different and represents hydrogen or a monovalent, unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s),with the proviso that there are from 0.01% to 3.0% by weight, preferably from 0.01% to 1% by weight, of Si-bonded radicals OR.sup.