Abstract: A method for preparing phenyl-containing organosilicon intermediates using an aromatic halogenated solvent during the coupling reaction involving a phenyl Grignard reagent and a precursor silane. The process comprises contacting a phenyl halide with magnesium in a solvent such as ether, or an aromatic halogenated/ether solvent mixture to form a Grignard reagent, and contacting the Grignard reagent with a precursor chlorosilane in aromatic halogenated solvent to form the desired organosilicon intermediates, and then filtering and distilling to acquire the organosilicon intermediate reaction product.

Abstract: A method for preparing phenyl-containing organosilicon intermediates using a aromatic halogenated solvent during the coupling reaction involving a phenyl Grignard reagent and a precursor silane. The process comprises contacting a phenyl halide with magnesium in a solvent such as ether, or an aromatic halogenated/ether solvent mixture to form a Grignard reagent, and contacting the Grignard reagent with a precursor chlorosilane in aromatic halogenated solvent to form the desired organosilicon intermediates, and then filtering and distilling to acquire the organosilicon intermediate reaction product.

Abstract: Processes for the preparation of phenyl Grignard reagents in co-solvents of toluene and ether and, the preparation of phenylchlorosilane intermediates using co-solvents of toluene and ether essentially in a one step process. The phenylchlorosilanes in the processes of this invention are important intermediates for the preparation of various silicone materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising vinyl ether functional siloxanes and aromatic iodonium salt or aromatic sulfonium salt photoinitiators which cure upon exposure to ultraviolet or electron beam radiation. The present invention further relates to use of these compositions in pressure sensitive release applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising vinyl ether functional siloxanes and aromatic iodonium salt or aromatic sulfonium salt photoinitiators which cure upon exposure to ultraviolet or electron beam radiation. The present invention further relates to use of these compositions in pressure sensitive release applications.

Abstract: An improved process for the heat-fractionation of a mixture comprising an organosilane and a borane or borane forming compound. The improvement comprises the presence of a tertiary organoamine or tertiary phosphorous compound at a concentration sufficient to reduce modification of the organosilane during the heat-fractionation process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the preparation of iodonium salts. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved method for the production of symmetric or asymmetric diaryliodonium triflate (trifluoromethane sulfonate) salts. The diaryliodonium salts of the present invention are useful as photoacid catalysts for use in acid-sensitive polymerization and in curing systems such as radiation curable release coating compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of preparing alkoxysilanes and oligomeric alkoxysiloxanes. The method comprises reacting a metal silicate with an acid selected from the group consisting of sulfurous acid and acids with a pKa greater than about 2.5 in the presence of an alcohol. The resultant product is then reacted with an alcohol to form the alkoxysilane or oligomeric alkoxysiloxane, depending on the starting silicate. This method is particularly valuable since the reaction conditions are mild and the reactants are readily available.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the production of organosilanes from the high-boiling residue resulting from the reaction of organohalides with silicon metalloid in a process typically referred to as the "direct process." The present process comprises forming a mixture comprising a organotrihalosilane and the high-boiling residue in the presence of hydrogen gas, a hydrogenolysis catalyst, and a redistribution catalyst. The organotrihalosilane and high-boiling residue are converted into commercially useful di- and triorganosilanes and organohydrosilanes. The present process results in consumption of the organotrihalosilane rather than the net increase which typically occurs in the absence of the redistribution catalyst.

Abstract: The described invention is a process for preparing silanes from the reaction of solid silicon monoxide with aromatic halides. The solid silicon monoxide is reacted with the aromatic halide in the presence of a catalyst which can increase the conversion of silicon monoxide to silanes, and partially select for arylsilane products. The process may employ an activation step in which the solid silicon monoxide is activated by heating in an inert atmosphere. Activation of the solid silicon monoxide can increase silicon conversion and increase selectivity for arylsilane products.

Abstract: The described invention is a process for producing silanes and polysiloxanes. The process comprises contacting silica with a preformed alkylaluminum compound in the presence of a catalyst effective in facilitating the reaction. Preferred catalysts are copper, tin, zinc, phosphorous, and compounds thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for preparing silanes from the reaction of solid silicon monoxide with organic halides. The solid silicon monoxide is reacted with the organic halide in the presence of a catalyst which can increase the conversion of silicon monoxide to silanes and partially select for the type of silanes produced. The process may employ an activation step in which the solid silicon monoxide is activated by heating in an inert atmosphere. Activation of the silicon monoxide can increase silicon conversion and alter the type of silanes produced.

Abstract: The present invention is processes for preparing silanes from the reaction of silicon monoxide with hydrogen halides. In a first embodiment of the instant invention, silicon monoxide is reacted with a hydrogen halide to produce silanes and halosilanes. In a second embodiment of the instant invention, the silicon monoxide is activated by heating in an inert atmosphere prior to contact with the hydrogen halide. In a third embodiment of the instant invention, a catalyst is employed which enhances conversion of silicon monoxide to silanes and modifies process selectivity for silane products. The catalyzed process can be run with activated or non-activated silicon monoxide.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of ceramic materials or articles by the pyrolysis of vinyl- or allyl-containing preceramic silazane polymers wherein the vinyl- or allyl-containing preceramic silazane polymers are rendered infusible prior to pyrolysis by high energy radiation such as gamma rays or an electron beam. Preceramic polymer compositions containing a vinyl- or allyl-containing silazane polymers and mercapto compounds containing at least two mercapto groups may also be rendered infusible by such high energy radiation. This method is especially suited for the preparation of ceramic fibers.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing R.sub.3 SiNH-containing hydrosilazane polymer by contacting and reacting trichlorosilane with a disilazane (R.sub.3 Si).sub.2 NH where R is vinyl, hydrogen, phenyl, or alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms. These hydrosilazane polymers are useful, when fired at high temperatures, in the formation of silicon nitride and silicon nitride-containing ceramic materials.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing R.sub.3 SiNH-containing hydrosilazane polymer by contacting and reacting trichlorosilane with a disilazane [R.sub.3 Si].sub.2 NH where R is vinyl, hydrogen, phenyl, or alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms. These hydrosilazane polymers are useful, when fired at high temperatures, in the formation of silicon nitride and silicon nitride-containing ceramic materials.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a process for preparing a silicon nitride-containing ceramic material from a R.sub.3 SiNH-containing silazane polymer, which has been rendered infusible by treatment with certain reactive metal halides, by heating the infusible silazane polymer to an elevated temperature under an inert atmosphere. Suitable reactive metal halides are of the general formula MX.sub.n or R.sub.b SiX.sub.(4-b) where M is a metal atom of valence n, X is chlorine or bromine, R is selected from the group consisting of vinyl, hydrogen, phenyl, and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and b has a value of 0, 1, or 2. Preferred reactive metal halides are SiCl.sub.4 and HSiCl.sub.3.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for the production of organosilanes from the high-boiling residue resulting from the reaction of organohalides with silicon metalloid in a process typically referred to as the "direct process." The present process comprises forming a mixture comprising a organotrihalosilane and the high-boiling residue in the presence of hydrogen gas, a hydrogenolysis catalyst, and a redistribution catalyst. The organotrihalosilane and high-boiling residue are converted into commercially useful di- and triorganosilanes and organohydrosilanes. The present process results in consumption of the organotrihalosilane rather than the net increase which typically occurs in the absence of the redistribution catalyst.