Abstract: A slurry and related method for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of a metal film includes a solution containing at one halide ion and at least one halogen species which react with the metal film to form a surface layer on the film. The surface layer formed can be a metal halide layer. The surface layer can be removed by abrasive particles embedded in the polishing pad, or a thin inorganic layer coated on the polishing pad.

Abstract: Disclosed are medicinal compositions, and devices, methods and systems which use same, comprising a propellant and at lease one medicinally active compound, said propellant comprising at least one fluoroolefin having at least two but less than seven carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides an economic process for the manufacture of the hydrofluorocarbon 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFC-1225zc). HFC-1225zc can be made from the dehydrochlorination of 1-chloro-1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HCFC-235fa). Alternatively, HFC-1225zc can also be made from the dehydrofluorination of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa). HFC-1225zc) is a compound that has the potential to be used as a low Global Warming Potential refrigerant, blowing agent, aerosol propellant, or solvent.

Abstract: A process and system for adsorption purification of NF3 wherein a crude product containing NF3 and impurities such as CF4 is brought into contact with a polyacrylonitrile-based carbon molecular sieve so that at least a portion of one or more impurities are adsorbed by the sieve without a significant adsorption of the NF3.

Abstract: A method for forecasting batch end conditions through their depiction as a multi-dimensional regions of uncertainty is disclosed. A visualization of the current condition of a continuous process and visualization of the simulated effect of user control moves are generated for a user. Volume visualization tools for viewing and querying intersecting solids in 3-dimensional space are utilized to perform the process visualization. Interactive tools for slicing multi-dimensional (>3) regions and drawing superimposed projections in 3-D space are provided. Additionally, graphical manipulation of the views of process conditions is accomplished by changing the hypothetical future values of contributing variables online in order to provide users the ability to simulate the effect of proposed control actions.

Abstract: Disclosed are azeotrope-like compositions comprising HFC-134a and at least one of HFC-245fa, HFC-365, and HFC-43-10 and methods for using the same to remove contaminants from a vapor compression system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a functional and ornamental vehicle accessory are provided. The vehicle accessory includes a housing and a mounting mechanism for coupling the accessory to a vehicle. The vehicle accessory can also include a light source or light conducting member. Wiring for electrically connecting the light source can be included such that the vehicle accessory can illuminate during a variety of vehicle functions. The vehicle accessory can also operate as a communication hub for the vehicle.

Abstract: A sensor system for detecting the presence of at least one specific component in a fluid medium such as an exhaust gas. A sensor is mounted in a sensor body for detecting the presence of at least one specific component and providing a representative signal that is transmitted to a remote receiver for processing. A power source such as a thermopile provides power for the sensor and the transmitter. Preferred are sensors that detect a plurality of different components in the gas and provide a distinct signal for each component. A preferred transmitter is designed to transmit at a low duty cycle so as to conserve power. A preferred sensor is electronic, has the capability for self-diagnostics and self-calibration, and causes a change in current when exposed to the component, such as a functionalized field effect transistor.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink for recordable media comprising a coating moiety and at least one fluorinated alcohol solvent for said at least one coating moiety, the fluorinated alcohol solvent preferably having a surface tension of not greater than about 27 dynes/cm. In certain preferred embodiments the fluorinated alcohol has the structure Rf—OH, wherein Rf is selected from the group consisting of H—[CX2]n—; Z-[CX2—CX2]n—; Z-[CZX—CX2]n—; Z-[CZX—CZX]n—; CZ2CH—; Z-[CX?CX]n—; Z-[CZ?CX]n; Z-[CZ?CZ]n—; Z-[CX2]n—; CX2?CX—[CX2]n—; and Z-CZX—CX(CZX2)—, wherein Z is independently —CF3, —CHF2, —CH2F; —R—CF3, —R—CHF2, or —R—CH2F, wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C12 alkyl radical, or a substituted or unsubstituted fluorinated C1-C12 alkyl radical; X is independently hydrogen, Cl, Br, F, I, or Z; and n is an integer from 1 to 20.

Abstract: Compositions and methods based on the use of fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least one carbon-carbon double bond, such as HFO-1214, HFO-HFO-1233, or HFO-1354, having properties highly beneficial in solvent cleaning applications.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoroethane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, aerosol propellants and others.

Abstract: A method for forecasting batch end conditions through their depiction as a multi-dimensional regions of uncertainty is disclosed. A visualization of the current condition of a continuous process and visualization of the simulated effect of user control moves are generated for a user. Volume visualization tools for viewing and querying intersecting solids in 3-dimensional space are utilized to perform the process visualization. Interactive tools for slicing multi-dimensional (>3) regions and drawing superimposed projections in 3-D space are provided. Additionally, graphical manipulation of the views of process conditions is accomplished by changing the hypothetical future values of contributing variables online in order to provide users the ability to simulate the effect of proposed control actions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions useful in a wide variety of applications, including heat transfer fluids which possess a highly desirable and unexpectedly superior combination of properties, and heat transfer systems and methods based on these fluids. The preferred heat transfer fluid comprises from about 1 to about 40 percent, on a weight basis, of carbon dioxide (CO2) and from about 99 to about 60 percent, on a weight basis, of a compound having the Formula I XCFzR3-z (I), where X is a C2 or a C3 unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, alkyl radical, each R is independently Cl, F, Br, I or H, and z is 1 to 3. A preferred compound of Formula I is tetrafluoropropene, particularly 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene and/or 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and sprayable compositions, including aerosol propellants.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoromethane and trifluoroiodomethane and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, and aerosol propellants.

Abstract: Provided are novel compositions comprising trifluoroiodomethane and an effective amount of a stabilizer preferably comprising at least one phenol compound and optionally at least one epoxide selected from the group consisting of aromatic epoxides, alkyl epoxides, alkenyl epoxides, multisubstituted epoxides, and combinations of two or more thereof. Also provided are methods of stabilizing a composition comprising trifluoroiodomethane by providing a composition comprising trifluoroiodomethane and introducing to the provided composition an effective amount of a stabilizer comprising at least one phenol compound and optionally at least one epoxide selected from the group consisting of aromatic epoxides, alkyl epoxides, alkenyl epoxides, and combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of HFC-32 and HCl or a mixture of HCl and Cl2, and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane (HCC-240fa) and carbon tetrachloride and a process for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures. The compositions of the invention are useful as an intermediate in the production of HFC-245fa. The latter is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent and aerosol propellant.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoroethane and trifluoroiodomethane, azeotrope-like compositions comprising difluoroethane, tetrafluoropropene and trifluoroiodomethane, and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, refrigeration systems, blowing agent compositions, aerosol propellants and others.

Abstract: Provided are azeotrope-like compositions comprising tetrafluoropropene and pentafluoropropene and uses thereof, including use in refrigerant compositions, blowing agent compositions, foamable compositions, foams, sterilant compositions, sprayable compositions, and systems and methods using same.