Abstract: An anisotropic hexagonal barium ferrite sintered magnet is prepared by molding a powder barium ferrite raw material in a magnetic field into a compact and sintering the compact; or by molding a powder barium ferrite raw material in a magnetic field into a compact, disintegrating the compact into particles, compacting the particles in a magnetic field into a second compact, and sintering the second compact. In either case, the raw material contains calcined hexagonal barium ferrite, a silicon component, and a barium component. The resulting anisotropic hexagonal barium ferrite sintered magnet has improved sintered density and coercivity while the method minimizes deformation during sintering which is otherwise caused by the difference between the shrinkage factors in axis c and a directions, and simplifies or omits post-treatment like polishing.

Abstract: A slurry containing ferrite magnet raw material particles and a non-aqueous solvent is compacted wet in a magnetic field, while said non-aqueous solvent is removed therefrom, to obtain a compact, and the compact is sintered to obtain an anisotropic ferrite magnet. In this case, a surface active agent is allowed to exist in the slurry during the wet compaction. Alternatively, in addition to or in place of this, the raw material particles are pulverized to apply strains thereto, thereby reducing the iHc values to preferably 3.5 kOe or less. This makes some considerable improvement in the degree of orientation of the compact, thus achieving much more improved magnet properties.

Abstract: In a method for preparing a magnet by pulverizing a calcined powder of hexagonal barium ferrite, compacting the thus pulverized ferrite magnet source particles in a magnetic field, and sintering the compact, a structure comprising barium ferrite as a primary phase and containing strontium and silicon as grain boundary components is obtained when a silicon component such as SiO.sub.2 and a strontium component such as SrCO.sub.3 are contained in the compact. This results in a hexagonal barium ferrite sintered magnet which has minimal anisotropy of shrinkage factor and minimal deformation during sintering, requires only simple or no post-polishing, and has improved sintered density and coercivity.

Abstract: By compacting in a magnetic field a mixture containing powder raw material A having a composition represented by (Tb.sub.x Dy.sub.1-x)T.sub.y wherein T is at least one metal of Fe, Co, and Ni and 0.30<x.ltoreq.x 0.50 and 1.70.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.2.00, powder raw material B having a composition represented by (Dy.sub.1-t Tb.sub.t).sub.z T.sub.1-z wherein 0.ltoreq.t.ltoreq.0.30 and 0.40.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.0.80 and optionally, powder raw material C consisting essentially of element T, and sintering the compact, there is prepared a magnetostrictive material having a composition represented by (Tb.sub.v Dy.sub.1-v)T.sub.w wherein 0.27.ltoreq.v<0.50 and 1.70.ltoreq.w.ltoreq.2.00, with grains oriented along [111] axis. The material having minimal crystalline magnetic anisotropy at room temperature and large magnetostrains is obtained at low cost by powder metallurgy.

Abstract: A micro pump which employs magnetostrictive or electrostrictive elements as solid drive elements and is capable of self-priming even though its flow rate is increased. In the pump, disk-shaped valve elements respectively having tapered protrusions on one side are used as check valves to reduce weight and made to follow the motion of liquids so as to smoothly open and close. Retainers for regulating the gap h between the valve seats and the valve elements are respectively provided with tapered recesses for guiding the protrusions of the valve elements, whereby the valves are prevented from contacting the retainers, thus undergoing less friction therewith, to ensure smooth opening and closure of the valves. Moreover, ringlike or sheetlike elastic materials are provided on the bottoms of the recesses to improve responsivity in the direction in which the valves are closed.

Abstract: A Mn-Zn ferrite containing a maximum of 0.005 wt. % P.

Abstract: An iron system soft magnetic sintered body is prepared by blending an iron powder with a powder of a metal or ferroalloy so as to give a desired chemical composition and subjecting the blend to mechanical alloying, thereby alloying at least a portion of the metal or ferroalloy with iron, followed by shaping and firing. Alternatively, the same is prepared by treating an iron system alloy powder of a desired chemical composition by a mechanical grinding process, followed by shaping and firing. Even when starting with relatively large mean particle size powder, the resulting sintered body has a high density and improved magnetic properties.

Abstract: A magnetostrictive element includes a magnetostrictive member, an outer magnet disposed coaxially about, spaced apart from, and surrounding the magnetostrictive member, and a soft magnetic yoke for magnetically coupling the magnetostrictive member and the outer magnet to form a closed magnetic circuit. The magnetostrictive member may be either solid or hollow. In the latter case, an inner magnet is disposed coaxially within the magnetostrictive member for producing a biased DC magnetic field. An axial length of the outer magnet is made shorter than an axial length of the magnetostrictive member. In either case, the outer magnet is spaced apart from the magnetostrictive member so that a more uniform magnetization distribution is produced in the magnetostrictive member.

Abstract: A monocrystal of a R-T intermetallic compound containing R (at least one lanthanide element inclusive of Y) and T (at least one transition metal element such as Fe, Co, Ni, Cr and Mn) is grown by a solid phase method. First a precursor in which a primary phase of the intermetallic compound and a low-melting eutectic crystal phase exist is prepared. The precursor is successively heated from one end to another end while it is often contacted at one end with a seed crystal. Then the low-melting eutectic crystal phase functions as a flux intergranular substance to ensure the consistent manufacture of a monocrystal aligned with the crystallographic orientation of the seed crystal or at the start-of-heating point.

Abstract: A purified solution containing iron chloride and manganese chloride, having a phosphorus content not higher than about 0.007 wt. % with respect to the total content of iron and manganese. The method for producing the purified solution comprises the steps of dissolving manganese containing raw material in hydrochloric solution; oxidizing the solution; adjusting the pH of the solution to 2.5.about.4.5 to form insolubles; and separating the insolubles from the solution. This solution can be utilized to produce a mixed powder of an iron oxide and a manganese oxide. The mixed powder is useful for producing a high-quality soft ferrite.

Abstract: A method for producing a powdered iron oxide comprises the steps of adjusting the pH of a crude iron chloride solution to 2.5-4.5; reducing the P content of the solution by mechanical stirring or air bubbling and filtering; and oxidizing the solution into a powdered iron oxide having a maximum P content of 0.005 wt. %. The P content of the solution may also be reduced by ultrafilter treatment. The soft ferrite made by using the powdered iron oxide by this process shows excellent magnetic properties.

Abstract: There is proposed a tilt sensor in which a permanent magnet having a surface coated with a magnetic field is housed in a hollow portion of a nonmagnetic case, and a magnetic sensing element is disposed outside a bottom portion of the case. When the case is tilted at an angle exceeding a predetermined angle, the permanent magnet is greatly moved and the magnetic sensing element detects the movement of the magnet. Furthermore, adverse influences due to magnetic attraction between the permanent magnet and the magnetic sensing element or a surface tension of the magnetic fluid are compensated.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel 4,8-dimethylbicyclo[3.3.1]nonane derivative represented by the formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein X and Y have the same meanings as defined in the specification. The compound of the present invention has an unique and strong perfume and hence is expected to be useful as perfumery.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrolytic treatment to a metal web includes transporting the metal web between pairs of electrolytic-plates which are immersed in an electrolyzer. A plurality of insulating members extends from upper surface or bottom of the electrolyzer along a widthwise direction of the metal web, and the insulating members function to interrupt a flow of the electrolyte which is circulated in the electrolyzer which increases the agitation rate of the electrolyte in the vicinity of the surfaces of the metal web.

Abstract: An electrolytic processing device in which either or both surfaces of a belt-shaped metal plate can be selectively subjected to an electrolytic process. In a first electrolytic processing operation wherein only one surface of the belt-shaped metal plate is subjected to processing, an electrical insulating member is disposed between the belt-shaped metal plate and a first group of electrodes arranged over the surface of the belt-shaped metal plate to thereby suppress the flow of current between the belt-shaped metal plate and the first group of electrodes. In a second electrolytic processing operation in which both surfaces of the belt-shaped metal plate are subjected to processing, the electrical insulating member is removed from the position between the electrodes and the belt-shaped metal plate to thereby allow current to flow from the electrodes to both surfaces of the belt-shaped metal plate.

Abstract: A photosensitive diazo composition for a pre-sensitized lithographic plate which exhibits an extended shelf life as well as improved printing performance, the composition comprising (a) a diazonium compound, (b) an organic high molecular weight binder, and (c) from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of oxalic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing a support for a printing plate comprising treating an aluminum plate, which has been oxidized by anodizing and then etched, with hot water or with water vapor.

Abstract: A de-smutting agent comprising an aqueous solution containing a water-soluble hydrogen peroxymonosulfate and a water-soluble hydrogen sulfate and a method for removing smut from aluminum.