Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives, to compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivatives, to methods of making and using these compositions, and to the use of the pyrimidine derivatives as adjuvants, particularly for agrochemical use. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivatives selected from emulsifiable concentrates (EC), emulsions in water (EW), suspensions of particles in water (SC), soluble liquids (SL), capsule suspensions (CS), suspensions of particles with an emulsion (SE), dispersion concentrates (DC), suspensions of particles in oil (OD), water dispersible granules (WG), soluble granules (SG) and wettable powders (WP).

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives, to compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivatives, to methods of making and using these compositions, and to the use of the pyrimidine derivatives as adjuvants, particularly for agrochemical use. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivatives selected from emulsifiable concentrates (EC), emulsions in water (EW), suspensions of particles in water (SC), soluble liquids (SL), capsule suspensions (CS), suspensions of particles with an emulsion (SE), dispersion concentrates (DC), suspensions of particles in oil (OD), water dispersible granules (WG), soluble granules (SG) and wettable powders (WP).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for functionalization of inorganic particles by polymers comprising at least one recurrent unit bearing at least one proton exchange group comprising the following steps: a) a step for functionalization of inorganic particles by an anionic polymerization termination agent comprising at least one group capable of being bound to the surface of said particles; b) a step for anionic polymerization of at least one monomer bearing at least one precursor group of a proton exchange group; c) a step for putting the particles obtained in step a) in contact with the polymers obtained in step b), in return for which the obtained particles are particles functionalized by said polymers by reaction between a reactive end of said polymeric polymers and at least one group of the aforementioned termination agent; and d) a step for transformation of the precursor group(s) of said proton exchange group(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer comprising at least one polymeric chain of a first type, the said chain comprising at least two blocks, the same or different, the said blocks comprising repeat units derived from the polymerisation of styrene monomers, the said units comprising at least one phenyl pendant group carrying at least one —SO3R group, R possibly being a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or cationic counter-ion, the said two blocks being separated by a spacer group, the spacer group is a perfluorocarbon group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for functionalization of inorganic particles by polymers comprising at least one recurrent unit bearing at least one proton exchange group comprising the following steps: a) a step for functionalization of inorganic particles by an anionic polymerization termination agent comprising at least one group capable of being bound to the surface of said particles; b) a step for anionic polymerization of at least one monomer bearing at least one precursor group of a proton exchange group; c) a step for putting the particles obtained in step a) in contact with the polymers obtained in step b), in return for which the obtained particles are particles functionalized by said polymers by reaction between a reactive end of said polymeric polymers and at least one group of the aforementioned termination agent; and d) a step for transformation of the precursor group(s) of said proton exchange group(s).

Abstract: A nodular or compacted graphite iron contains up to 6% aluminum, with high strength and good ductility over a wide temperature range, combined with excellent hot oxidation resistance and improved thermal fatigue resistance compared to ductile and SiMo ductile irons. The iron alloy of the invention contains, in addition to iron, from about 1 to about 6% aluminum, from about 2 to about 4.5% silicon, carbon in an amount where the weight percent carbon plus ⅓ the weight percent of silicon is up to about 5.2%, greater than or equal to about 0.02% cerium and up to about 1.5% molybdenum. All percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. The compositions may further contain up to about 7% nickel by weight.

Abstract: A nodular or compacted graphite iron contains up to 6% aluminum, with high strength and good ductility over a wide temperature range, combined with excellent hot oxidation resistance and improved thermal fatigue resistance compared to ductile and SiMo ductile irons. The iron alloy of the invention contains, in addition to iron, from about 1 to about 6% aluminum, from about 2 to about 4.5% silicon, carbon in an amount where the weight percent carbon plus ⅓ the weight percent of silicon is up to about 5.2%, greater than or equal to about 0.02% cerium and up to about 1.5% molybdenum. All percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. The compositions may further contain up to about 7% nickel by weight.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having one-piece intermediate member (24, 24') and method of forming thereof are disclosed. In one embodiment, the one-piece intermediate member (24, 24') includes insulation-piercing serrations that provide for electrical conductivity between two electrical conductors. In another embodiment, the one-piece intermediate member (24, 24') provides for electrical conductivity between an insulated conductor and an uninsulated conductor. Intermediate member (24) includes movable sections (41) located inwardly from cable-engaging sections (40), with piercing serrations (46) extendable outward through slots (48) of the cable-engaging sections so as to penetrate the cables' insulation. In another embodiment, the electrical conductivity between the two electrical conductors is provided by a C-shaped receptacle element of the connector assembly. In all embodiments, the piercing serrations rigidly fix the electrical connection of the electrical conductors.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a C-shaped member (10) for use with a wedge. The C-shaped member includes a bight section (16) and two arcuate ears (18) extending from opposite sides of the bight section. The C-shaped member has an outer surface (24) with laterally extending ribs (22) and grooves (26) in an alternating sequence. The C-shaped member has an inner surface (34) that is initially formed with protrusions (36) each being opposed to one of the grooves. The protrusions compensate for bowing of the inner surface during forming of the arcuate ears, thereby resulting in the inner surface having a planar profile after forming.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical connector having a C-shaped member with two ears with arcuate inner surfaces. At least one of the arcuate inner surfaces has teeth extending inwardly with at least one of the teeth having a plastic cap disposed on it. A wedge is designed to be secured within the C-shaped member and terminated two cables therein. The wedge has two sides which cooperate with the arcuate inner surfaces to terminate the cables. At least one of the sides has a blade extending outwardly therefrom.