Abstract: There are disclosed a class of halogen-ended polyalkylene glycols and halogen-ended polyolefins (II) which are copolymerizable with polyarylene sulfides or sulfone-based polymers. These halogen-ended polymers may be readily copolymerized with polyarylene sulfides or sulfone-based polymers to provide polyphenylene sulfide copolymers (I) exhibiting increased crystallization speeds. These high crystallization speeds enable the copolymers to be molded in a low-temperature mold, for example, at 100.degree. C. or less, while providing fully crystallized moldings having excellent heat resistance properties.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyphenylene sulfide ketone polymer comprising reacting a dihalogen compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X and X', which may be the same or different, each represents a fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, with an alkali metal sulfide in a polar solvent in such a way that the alkali metal sulfide is not deprived of free water or the water of hydration in the polar solvent before polymerization is started, and that the reaction is performed at a temperature in the range of from 80.degree. to 170.degree. C. in the initial period of polymerization until the percentage of residual unreacted dihalogen compound is reduced to 2% or below, with the subsequent reaction being performed at a temperature in the range of from 200.degree. to 345.degree. C.

Abstract: An improved process for producing poly(arylene sulfide sulfone) of increased molecular weight is provided. The process employs an Li salt of C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 carboxylic acid as a polymerization auxiliary and is carried out in an organic amide solvent by reacting a dihalogenated aromatic sulfone with an alkali metal sulfide in the presence of 10-15 moles of water per mole of the alkali metal sulfide at temperatures within the range of from 160.degree. C. to 230.degree. C.

Abstract: In a process for producing poly (p-phenylenesulfide) from an alkali metal sulfide and a p-dihalobenzene, a product polymer of an advantageously increased molecular weight is obtained by: providing a mixture comprising an alkali metal sulfide, a polar aprotic solvent and a carboxylic acid sodium salt represented by the general formula: ZCOONa (wherein Z is a C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aromatic hydrocarbon group or a substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl group ##STR1## where substituents R, which may be the same or different, represent each a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An improved process for preparing poly(phenylene sulfide) is provided. In the process, an additional amount of solvent is introduced into the reaction mixture, when a conversion of at least 80% of dihalobenzene, one of the reactants, has been achieved. By the measure, heavy scaling which has been experienced with the conventional processes is effectively inhibited.

Abstract: A class of amide group-containing aromatic dihalide compounds are sulfidized to provide a novel class of aromatic sulfideamide polymers increased in crystalline melting point (T.sub.m). The polymers exhibit excellent resistance to high temperatures, resistance to solvents, flame-retardant properties and improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A class of amide group-containing aromatic dihalide compounds are sulfidized together with a class of aromatic dihalide compounds to provide a novel class of aromatic sulfideamide polymers increased in crystalline melting point (T.sub.m). The polymers exhibit excellent resistance to high temperatures, resistance to solvents, flame-retardant properties and improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A tape structure provided with electronic components includes a base tape having a width and an attachment tape having a width which is approximately half the width of the base tape. The attachment tape extends parallel to and along a first half side of the base tape, the base tape and the attachment tape being bonded together so as to support the terminal legs of the electronic components between the base tape and the attachment tape. Projections are provided on a second half side of the base tape. When the tape structure is cut into segments, and held between a pallet and pressing arms, the projections prevent each segment from being turned while the segment is held between the pallet and the pressing arms.

Abstract: In a process for partially curing a powdery polyarylene sulfide resin which comprises heating the powdery resin either in the absence or presence of oxygen while agitating so as to attain an increased melt viscosity in a range suitable for further processing or molding of the resin, an improvement comprising that the resin together with an added specific inorganic additive undergoes the partial curing treatment at temperatures in the range of from a temperature just below the melting point of the starting resin down to a temperature lower by 80.degree. C. than said melting point. The additive is selected from the group consisting of silica, hydrophobic silica, talc and calcium carbonate and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method for purifying N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone containing thiophenol and/or diphenyl disulfide is disclosed, comprising adding a polyhalogenated aromatic compound and an alkali metal hydroxide and/or an alkali metal carbonate to the N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone containing thiophenol and/or diphenyl disulfide, heat treating the mixture, and subjecting the mixture to separation by distillation. The thiophenol and/or diphenyl disulfide can be removed with ease and at low cost.

Abstract: In a process in which a poly (arylene sulfide) is synthesized by reacting a dihaloaromatic compound and an alkali metal sulfide in a polar organic solvent, the curing ability of the product polymer is significantly enhanced by introducing a small proportion of a hydroxyl group-containing polyhaloaromatic compound to the reaction mixture when a conversion of at least 60% has been achieved with respect to the dihaloaromatic compound present in the reaction mixture. The product polymer may be advantageously employed in various molding, forming or coating processes to provide the produced articles with increased strengths. The hydroxyl groups introduced into the polymer enable the polymer to be modified, if desired.

Abstract: In a process for preparing polyarylene sulfides by reacting a dihalo-aromatic compound with a sulfur source in an organic amide solvent in the presence of an alkali metal salt of carboxylic acid as a polymerization aid or assistant, a specific class of carboxylic acids are employed for preparing the alkali metal salt polymerization aid. The specific carboxylic acids are of the general formula: R(COOH).sub.n (wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 organic radical and n is an integer not less than 1) and have a solubility of not less than 3 g/100 ml in ethanol at 20.degree. C. Use of such a carboxylic acid in the process permits the recovery thereof from the polymerization mixture to be effected with significantly improved efficiency.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide having a high molecular weight is produced at low cost and without causing any pollution problems through a polymerization reaction between a dihalogenated aromatic compound and an alkali metal sulfide in an aprotic polar solvent by adding from about 0.05 to about 5 moles of calcium chloride per mole of the dihalogenated aromatic compound after the conversion of the dihalogenated aromatic compound has reached about 60 to about 98 mol % and allowing the reaction to proceed. Such a polyarylene sulfide is very useful for utilization in extrusion of films, fibers, etc.

Abstract: A highly modified polyphenylene sulfide (hereinafter refer to as "PPS") which contains covalently bonded chlorine in a far less amount than conventional PPS's and is substantially free from ionically bonded chlorine and sodium, is produced by heat-treating a conventional PPS with at least one of organic, sulfur-containing compounds in a solvent capable of dissolving the PPS. Such a PPS is very useful as a coating or encapsulating material for electrical and electronic components, etc.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide having a low content of heavy metals and excellent heat stability is produced by mixing an alkali metal sulfide, water, and an organic polar solvent in the molar ratio of about 1:10 to 20:1 to 10 and by heating the mixture to remove water and then polymerizing the resulting mixture with a polyhalogenated aromatic compound. Such a polyarylene sulfide is very useful for use in electronic components and automotive parts, etc.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide having a high molecular weight, a high purity, excellent color tone and excellent heat stability is produced by carrying out a polymerization reaction between a dihalogenated aromatic compound and a sulfur source in an organic amide solvent and in the presence of an alkali metal salt of pyridine-carboxylic acid. Such a polyarylene sulfide is very useful for utilization in electronic components, automotive parts, etc.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide having a low content of electrolytic ions is economically recovered from a mixture consisting mainly of polyarylene sulfide and an alkali metal halide which mixture is obtained by reacting a polyhalogenated aromatic compound and an alkali metal sulfide containing water in an organic polar solvent, by dehydrating the mixture by distillation, mixing the dehydrated mixture with a solvent which is a poor solvent for both polyarylene sulfide and alkali metal halide and which is soluble in the organic polar solvent to prepare a slurry consisting essentially of the polyarylene sulfide and the alkali metal halide, subjecting the slurry to solid-liquid separation, washing the resultant cake with the poor solvent, drying the cake, adding water to the cake to wash away the alkali metal halide through dissolution, and subjecting the slurry to solid-liquid separation to recover polyarylene sulfide.

Abstract: An electronic component comprising a generally cylindrical body having a pair of terminal caps mounted on respective opposite ends of the body. Each of the terminal caps has layers of solder material formed on inner and outer surface areas thereof. The thickness of the layer of solder material on the outer surface area of each of the terminal caps is made smaller than that on the inner surface area of the same terminal cap.