Abstract: A process for the preparation of a metal-organic compound, said metal-organic compound comprising at least one metal ion and at least one organic ligand, wherein said organic ligand is capable of associating with said metal ion, comprising at least the steps of; providing a first reactant comprising at least one metal in ionic form; providing a second reactant comprising at least one organic ligand capable of associating with said metal in ionic form; and admixing said first and second reactants under conditions of prolonged and sustained pressure and shear sufficient to synthesize said metal-organic compound.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a metal-organic compound, said metal-organic compound comprising at least one metal ion and at least one organic ligand, wherein said organic ligand is capable of associating with said metal ion, comprising at least the steps of; providing a first reactant comprising at least one metal in ionic form; providing a second reactant comprising at least one organic ligand capable of associating with said metal in ionic form; and admixing said first and second reactants under conditions of prolonged and sustained pressure and shear sufficient to synthesise said metal-organic compound.

Abstract: A method of identifying the disposition of portable modular plug-in units (11) of telecommunications equipment. A bar code (15) is first placed on each plug-in unit (11). A scanner (21) or a personal computer (25) is then programmed to identify which plug-in units (11) are to be scrapped, which are to be modified, which are to be tested, and which require no action. Each bar code (15) is scanned with a scanning wand (17) and then the scanner (21) or computer (25) is read to determine what action to take regarding each plug-in unit (11).