Abstract: An image processor according to the present invention includes a reference information acquisition unit that acquires reference information for specifying a reference source and a reference target associated with the reference source from an electronic document having the reference information indicated therein, and a print instruction information production unit that produces print instruction information including an instruction for causing a printing device to print a reference source index for representing a reference source in a margin region located at a peripheral edge of a reference source page specified based on the reference information, and an instruction for causing the printing device to print a reference target index for representing a reference target in a region overlapping the region where the reference source index is printed in a margin region located at a peripheral edge of a reference target page specified based on the reference information.

Abstract: An ultraviolet absorber containing, as an active ingredient, a zinc oxide solid solution of which the surface of a crystal is chemically bonded to a silicic acid and which has an average secondary particle diameter of 1.5 ?m or less and a BET specific surface area of at least 40 m2/g and is represented by the formula (1), (Zn)1-xM3+x-?O.nSiO2 ??(1) wherein M3+ is at least one trivalent metal selected from Al, Fe and Ce, x is in the range of 0<x<0.2, n is in the range of 0.001<n<0.2 and ? is a cationic lattice defect, a process for the production thereof, a sun block cosmetic material containing the above ultraviolet absorber, an ultraviolet absorbable resin composition containing the above ultraviolet absorber, and use of the above resin composition as a packaging material.

Abstract: Anitrate-nitrogen-reducing agent for a farm product, comprising as an active ingredient a hydroxide solid solution represented by the formula (1), [(M12+)1-x(M22+)x]1-z(M3+)z(OH)2(An?)z/n.mH2O??(1) wherein M12+ represents Ca and/or Mg, M22+ represents at least one essential mineral selected from Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Ni and Co, M3+ represents at least one trivalent metal, An? represents an anion having a valence of n, x is a positive number in the range of 0<x<0.5, m is 0 or a positive number in the range of 0?m<10, z is a positive number in the range of 0<z<0.4, and n is a positive number in the range of 1?n?10, and/or the formula (2), (M12+)1-x(M22+)x(OH)2??(2) wherein M12+, x and M22+ are as defined in the formula (1).

Abstract: Calcium hydroxide in which the average secondary particle diameter at a cumulative percentage of 50% by number in a particle size distribution is 2.0 &mgr;m or less and the BET specific surface area is 7 to 20 m2/g and which is surface-treated with 0.1 to 10% by weight of an anionic surfactant, its production process and its use.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorber containing, as an active ingredient, a zinc oxide type solid solution which is represented by the formula (1), (Zn)1−xM3+x−&dgr;O   (1) wherein M3+ is a trivalent metal such as Al, Fe, Ce or Ti, x is a number in the range of 0<x<=0.2, and &dgr; is a cationic lattice defect, and has an average secondary particle diameter of from 0.1 to 1.5 &mgr;m in a plate form and a BET specific surface area of at least 5 m2/g, an ultraviolet light resistant resin composition containing a resin and the above zinc oxide type solid solution and a sun block cosmetic material containing the above zinc oxide type solid solution.

Abstract: An ultraviolet light absorber containing, as an active ingredient, a zinc oxide type solid solution %which is represented by the formula (1),

Abstract: An antialgal method, which employs, as an antialgal component, at least one solid solution selected from the group consisting of specific hydroxide or oxide solid solutions and an organic or inorganic material containing the antialgal component.

Abstract: A production method of a magnesium hydroxide solid solution, Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+ .sub.x (OH).sub.2 or a resin and/or rubber material having as its effective elements containing said solid solution as its flame retardant, characterized by having M.sup.2+ distributed unevenly in a high concentration in the vicinity of the surface of each crystal, in the magnesium solid represented by the formula Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+ .sub.x (OH).sub.2 wherein M.sup.2+ is at least one divalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+, Zn.sup.2+ and x indicates a range of 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.5.

Abstract: By hydrating a metal oxide solid solution shown as the following formula (3), wherein an average primary crystal particle diameter is in the range of 1 to 10 .mu.m, in the presence of monocarboxylic acid and/or oxymonocarboxylic acid in aqueous medium,Mg.sub.1-z M.sup.2+.sub.z O (3)in which M.sup.2+ represents at least one divalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and z is in the range of 0.01.ltoreq.z<0.5, a metal hydroxide solid solution having a high aspect ratio shown as the following formula (1) can be obtained;Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 (1)in which M.sup.2+ represents at least one divalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and x is in the range of 0.01.ltoreq.x<0.5, characterized by that a crystal is a hexagonal plate in shape, 0.01 to 0.5 .mu.m in average thickness, 1 to 10 .mu.

Abstract: An antimicrobial agent containing at least one of an oxide solid solution of the formula (1),?(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.y (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.1-y !.sub.1-x M.sup.3+.sub.x-a O (1)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+ is Zn.sup.2+ and/or Cu.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ is Mg.sup.2+ and/or Ca.sup.2+, M.sup.3+ is at least one trivalent metal selected from Al.sup.3+, Fe.sup.3+, Co.sup.3+, Cr.sup.3+, In.sup.3+ and Bi.sup.3+, x is a number in the range of 0.01.ltoreq.x<0.5, y is a number in the range of 0<y.ltoreq.1, and x-a shows that the number of M.sup.3+ is decreased by a due to a lattice defect,and a hydrotalcite compound of the formula (2),?(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.y (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.1-y !.sub.1-x M.sub.x.sup.3+ (OH).sub.2 A.sup.n-.sub.x/n.mH.sub.2 O (2)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ and M.sup.3+ are as defined in the formula (1), A.sup.n- is an anion having a valence of n, x is as defined in the formula (1), y is a number in the range of 0<y<0.5, and m is a number in the range of 0.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.

Abstract: A ceramic coating-forming agent of an Mg-M.sup.3+ -O based two-component oxide solid solution capable of forming a ceramic coating excellent in heat resistance, adhesion to a substrate metal, electric insulation and the properties of low thermal expansion, at a low temperature, the agent containing an Mg-M.sup.3+ -O based two-component oxide solid solution of the formula (1),(Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x).sub.1-y M.sup.3+.sub.y O (1)wherein M.sup.2+ is at least one divalent metal selected from the group consisting of Ca.sup.2+, Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, M.sup.3+ is at least one trivalent metal selected from the group consisting of Al.sup.3+, Mn.sup.3+, Fe.sup.3+, Co.sup.3+, Ni.sup.3+, Ti.sup.3+, Bi.sup.3+ and Cr.sup.3+, x is a number in the range of 0.ltoreq.x<0.5 and y is a number in the range of 0<y<0.5, or an anionic oxide-dispersed Mg-M.sup.3+ -O based two-component oxide solid solution of the formula (2),(Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x).sub.1-y M.sup.3+.sub.

Abstract: A composite metal hydroxide which is a solid solution of the formula (1),Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 (1)wherein M.sup.2+ is at least one divalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.0.9,a flame retardant containing the above composite metal hydroxide, and a flame-retardant resin and/or rubber composition containing the flame retardant.

Abstract: A composite metal hydroxide is provided for use as a flame-retardant in a resin or rubber composition. The composite metal hydroxide is a solid solution having the formula (1) Ca.sub.1-x M.sup.2+ x(OH).sub.2. M is at least one member selected from the group consisting of Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn and x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.995. Two preferred composite metal hydroxides have the formula (2) Ca.sub.1-x Mg.sup.2+ x(OH).sub.2 wherein x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.995 and the formula (3) Ca.sub.1-x (Mg, Ni, Mn).sub.x (OH).sub.2 wherein x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.995.

Abstract: A halogen-containing resin composition made stable to heat and light, by incorporating(a) a calcium-based composite metal hydroxide of the formula (1),Ca.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 (1)wherein M.sup.2+ is Mg.sup.2+, Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+ and x is a number in the range of 0.005<x<0.5and a calcium-based composite metal oxide of the formula (2)m,Ca.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x O (2)wherein M.sup.2+ and x are as defined in the formula (1),(b) a .beta.

Abstract: A composite metal hydroxide is provided for use as a flame-retardant in a resin or rubber composition. The composite metal hydroxide is a solid solution having the formula (1) Ca.sub.1-x M.sup.2+ x(OH).sub.2. M is at least one member selected from the group consisting of Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn and x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.995. Two preferred composite metal hydroxides have the formula (2) Ca.sub.1-x Mg.sup.2+ x(OH).sub.2 wherein x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.995 and the formula (3) Ca.sub.1-x (Mg, Ni, Mn).sub.x (OH).sub.2 wherein x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.

Abstract: A composite metal hydroxide which is a solid solution of the formula (1),Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x (OH).sub.2 ( 1)wherein M.sup.2+ is at least one divalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and x is in the range of 0.001.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.0.9, a flame retardant containing the above composite metal hydroxide, and a flame-retardant resin and/or rubber composition containing the flame retardant.

Abstract: A anti-microorganism agent completely or nearly free of toxicity, insoluble or sparingly soluble in water or an organic solvent so as not to contaminate the environment and highly effective as such, which is composed of at least one of a composite metal hydroxide of the formula (1),(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.1-x (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.x (OH).sub.2 ( 1)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+ is at least one of Mg.sup.2+ and Ca.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ is at least one of Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and x is defined by 0.001.ltoreq.x<0.9,anda composite metal oxide of the formula (2),(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.1-y (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.y O (2)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+ is at least one of Mg.sup.2+ and Ca.sup.2+, M.sub.2.sup.2+ is at least one of Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and y is defined by 0.001.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.0.5, and an anti-microorganism resin or rubber composition containing said anti-microorganism agent.

Abstract: A composite metal hydroxide which overcomes the instability and coarse crystal formation of calcium hydroxide and can be used in fields where calcium hydroxide conventionally cannot be used, e.g., as an agent for neutralizing or inactivating acids or halogens in plastics and rubbers and as a flame retardant for plastics and rubbers. The composite metal hydroxide has the formula,Ca.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x (OH).sub.2wherein M.sup.2+ is at least one divalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Mg.sup.2+, Mn.sup.2+, Fe.sup.2+, Co.sup.2+, Ni.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+, and x is defined by 0.005<x<0.4.

Abstract: A fibrous composite metal hydroxide containing a small amount of hexagonal-plate-like magnesium hydroxide and being therefore advantageously useful as a reinforcing material for resins and rubbers. The crystal water elimination temperature thereof can be set at any point between the crystal water elimination temperature of magnesium hydroxide and that of aluminum hydroxide. This fibrous composite metal hydroxide is excellent in flame retardancy and acid resistance. The fibrous composite metal hydroxide has an aspect ratio of about 10 or more, an average diameter of approximately 0.1 to 10 .mu.m and an average length of approximately 2 to 1,000 .mu.m, and having the formula (1),M.sup.2+.sub.x Mg.sub.1-x (OH).sub.2 (1)wherein M is at least one member selected from Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn and x is defined by 0.005<x<0.5.

Abstract: A novel basic composite metal sulfate fiber, a process for the production thereof, and a resin and/or rubber composition which contains the basic composite metal sulfate fiber and gives a molded article which is improved in mechanical strength and/or flame retardancy and having an excellent appearance. The basic composite metal sulfate fiber has the formula (1),(Mg.sub.1-x M.sup.2+.sub.x).sub.6 (OH).sub.12-2y (SO.sub.4.sup.2-).sub.y.mH.sub.2 O (1)wherein M is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn, and x, y and m are respectively defined by 0.005<x<0.5, 0.8<y<1.2 and 0<m<4.