Abstract: This invention relates to improved catalysts for the polymerization of propylene and higher .alpha.-olefin in a high temperature solution process comprising (1) a beta amino carboxylic ester, (2) an aluminum trialkyl and (3) a transition metal halide. More particularly, this invention relates to catalysts for the catalytic high temperature solution polymerization of .alpha.-mono-olefins containing at least 3 carbon atoms to form solid, highly crystalline polymers. More specifically, the catalysts of the present invention produce polypropylene in a high temperature solution process at very high polymer to catalysts yields.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous, physically stable colloidal elemental iron dispersion of colloidal iron particles having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of an active polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto an iron precursor, at a temperature at which the iron precursor will become bound to the active polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental iron particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal iron catalysts. The dispersions may also be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media, and for the preparation of magnetic xerographic developer materials.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous, physically stable dispersion of colloidal metal particles of a transition metal selected from the group consisting of manganese and rhenium having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of a functional polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto a transition metal precursor, at a temperature at which the transition metal precursor will become bound to the polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental transition metal particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal transition metal catalysts. The dispersions may also be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous, physically stable dispersion of colloidal metal particles of a transition metal selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, rhodium, osmium and iridium, having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of a functional polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto a transition metal cluster compound at a temperature at which the transition metal cluster compound will become bound to the polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental transition metal particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal transition metal catalysts. The dispersions may also be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous, physically stable dispersion of colloidal metal particles of a transition metal selected from the group consisting of chromium, molybdenum and tungsten having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of a functional polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto a transition metal precursor, at a temperature at which the transition metal precursor will become bound to the polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental transition metal particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal transition metal catalysts. The dispersions may also be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous physically stable colloidal elemental cobalt dispersion of colloidal cobalt particles having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of a passive polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto a cobalt precursor, at a temperature at which the cobalt precursor will lose at least one ligand and become bound to the passive polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental cobalt particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal cobalt catalysts. The dispersions may also be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous, physically stable colloidal elemental cobalt dispersion of colloidal cobalt particles having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of an active polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto a cobalt precursor, at a temperature at which the cobalt precursor will become bound to the active polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental cobalt particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal cobalt catalysts. The dispersions may be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous, physically stable dispersion of colloidal metal particles of a transition metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, palladium and platinum having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of a functional polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto a transition metal precursor, at a temperature at which the transition metal precursor will become bound to the polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental transition metal particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal transition metal catalysts. The dispersions may also be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the preparation of a homogeneous, physically stable colloidal elemental iron dispersion of colloidal iron particles having a size in the range of from about 10 Angstrom units to about 200 Angstrom units. The method comprises preparing a solution of a passive polymer in an inert solvent, and incrementally adding thereto an iron precursor, at a temperature at which the iron precursor will lose at least one ligand and become bound to the passive polymer and thermally decompose to produce elemental iron particles, the process being carried out in an inert atmosphere. Such dispersions may be used per se as catalysts, or may be used for the preparation of supported colloidal iron catalysts. The dispersions may also be used for the preparation of ablative optical recording media, and for the preparation of magnetic xerographic developer materials.

Abstract: The present apparatus is intended for use with a timer for controlling a process having an operating cycle including a plurality of sequential operational steps and for providing at least one preselectable output signal for each such step. The apparatus includes an activator for initiating the execution of a test cycle by the timer, and a test cycle step incrementor for selectively incrementing the timer so as to permit the rapid verification of both the operation of the timer and the accuracy of the output signal for each step.

Abstract: A thermistor temperature sensor having non-linear electrical response characteristics with temperature, a material constant, beta, that varies with temperature, and providing an output signal indicative of the temperature desired to be measured is utilized herein. A time dependent signal having a configuration that offsets the non-linear temperature dependence of the sensor output signal is generated and compared to the sensor output signal. Whenever the sensor output at least equals that of the offsetting signal, a comparator generates an output signal that, after appropriate delay, is indicative of the actual temperature. The material "constant" of the sensor is maintained substantially constant over at least a substantial range of temperatures. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor is energized in such manner as to substantially eliminate self-heating induced variations in the sensor output signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for injecting a temperature sensitive probe into a tire to be cured in a mold which is at least in part heated by a steam cavity. The probe is utilized to monitor cure conditions and provides an electronic input signal to control the cure. The probe is carried by a movable member in a housing mounted in the mold with one side of the movable member being exposed to, and thereby worked on, the steam in the cavity so that the steam pressure itself is utilized to inject the probe.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for preparing a colloidal dispersion of selenium by the locus control process. In one embodiment the method involves adding hydrazine to a solution containing submicron sized domains of a soluble second phase which domains bear a plurality of pendant acid groups to form a salt between the hydrazine and pendant acid groups. Addition of selenous acid to the solution results in reduction of the selenium contained therein to zero valent selenium which selenium is produced in the form of a stable colloidal dispersion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for injecting a temperature sensitive probe into a tire to be cured in a mold which is at least in part heated by a steam cavity. The probe is utilized to monitor cure conditions and provides an electronic input signal to control the cure. The probe is carried by a movable member in a housing mounted in the mold with one side of the movable member being exposed to, and thereby worked on, the steam in the cavity so that the steam pressure itself is utilized to inject the probe.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling sequence and duration of the operational steps in processes such as vulcanization of a pneumatic tire is capable of operating under two basic modes or parameters. In one mode the operational steps are dictated by elapsed real time, while in the other mode, the operation can be dictated by elapsed cure equivalent factors. The desired length of each step or the cure, whether in time or cure equivalents, is set into an input program means. In the time mode, time generating circuitry provides an output proportonal to elapsed time which output is displayed on a counter and electrically compared with the information in the input program means. When a match occurs, the time generating circuitry and displays are reset and the input program means directs the tire vulcanization press to perform the next sequential function. Also disclosed is circuitry which is capable of performing secondary functions such as extending the length of a step, as necessary.

Abstract: A system for controlling sequence and duration of the operational steps in processes such as vulcanization of a pneumatic tire is capable of operating under two basic modes or parameters. In one mode the operational steps are dictated by elapsed real time, while in the other mode, the operation can be dictated by elapsed cure equivalent factors. The desired length of each step or the cure, whether in time or cure equivalents, is set into an input program means. In the time mode, time generating circuitry provides an output proportional to elapsed time which output is displayed on a counter and electrically compared with the information in the input program means. When a match occurs, the time generating circuitry and displays are reset and the input program means directs the tire vulcanization press to perform the next sequential function. Also disclosed is circuitry which is capable of performing secondary functions such as extending the length of a step, as necessary.