Abstract: Spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles having a composition represented by the formula: (MO)·n/2(Fe2O3) where M is a divalent metal and n is a molar ratio of Fe to M (n=Fe/M) which is from more than 2.05 to less than 2.5 (2.05<n<2.5). They contain a superparamagnetic component in an amount of not more than 2% by mass, has an average particle diameter of 5 to 30 nm. The particles are respectively coated on surface with a hydroxide of at least one metal Si, Al, P and Zn in an amount of not more than 10% by mass, calculated as the metal. The spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles can exhibit a high coercive force irrespective of fine particles, and are excellent in dispersibility and chemical stability, as well as the magnetic recording medium for high-density recording can exhibit not only excellent frequency characteristics and high output characteristics, but also an excellent weather resistance and a high reliability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing lithium iron phosphate particles having an olivine type structure, comprising a first step of mixing an iron oxide or an iron oxide hydroxide as an iron raw material which comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of Na, Mg, Al, Si, Cr, Mn and Ni in an amount of 0.1 to 2 mol % for each element based on Fe, and a carbon element C in an amount of 5 to 10 mol % based on Fe, and has a content of Fe2+ of not more than 40 mol % based on an amount of Fe and an average primary particle diameter of 5 to 300 nm, with a lithium raw material and a phosphorus raw material; a second step of controlling agglomerates diameter in the resulting mixture is 0.3 to 5.0 ?m; and a third step of sintering the mixture obtained in the second step in an inert gas or reducing gas atmosphere having an oxygen concentration of not more than 0.1% at a temperature of 250 to 750° C.

Abstract: Spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles having a composition represented by the formula: (MO).n/2(Fe2O3) where M is a divalent metal and n is a molar ratio of Fe to M (n=Fe/M) which is from more than 2.05 to less than 2.5 (2.05<n<2.5). They contain a superparamagnetic component in an amount of not more than 2% by mass, has an average particle diameter of 5 to 30 nm. The particles are respectively coated on surface with a hydroxide of at least one metal Si, Al, P and Zn in an amount of not more than 10% by mass, calculated as the metal. The spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles can exhibit a high coercive force irrespective of fine particles, and are excellent in dispersibility and chemical stability, as well as the magnetic recording medium for high-density recording can exhibit not only excellent frequency characteristics and high output characteristics, but also an excellent weather resistance and a high reliability.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.0×1016 ?·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay].Alz.(OH)2.An?p.mH2O ?wherein 0.2?z/(x+z)?0.6; 0.01?y/(x+z)?0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y?1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 ?m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.20:1, and having a heat-resisting time of not less than 4 hours upon a chlorine-containing resin composition containing the Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0?1013 to 1.0×1016 ?·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay]·Alz·(OH)2·An?p·mH2O wherein 0.2?z/(x+z)?0.6; 0.01?y/(x+z)?0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y?1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 ?m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.20:1, and having a heat-resisting time of not less than 4 hours upon a chlorine-containing resin composition containing the Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles.

Abstract: A catalyst for reacting hydrocarbon with steam according to the present invention, has a specific surface area of 40 to 300 m2/g, and comprises: a porous composite oxide carrier containing magnesium and aluminum; and nickel metal in the form of fine particles carried on the porous composite oxide carrier, and having a magnesium content of 5 to 55% by weight, calculated as Mg, based on the weight of the catalyst, an aluminum content of 5 to 35% by weight, calculated as Al, based on the weight of the catalyst, a nickel content of 1.2 to 60% by weight, calculated as Ni, based on the weight of the catalyst, and a total amount of magnesium, aluminum and nickel of 50 to 85% by weight, calculated as a sum of Mg, Al and Ni, based on the weight of the catalyst, the fine nickel metal particles having an average particle diameter of not more than 10 nm.

Abstract: Spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles having a composition represented by the formula: (MO).n/2(Fe2O3) wherein M is a divalent metal; and n is a molar ratio of Fe to M (n=Fe/M) which is from more than 2.05 to less than 2.5 (2.05<n<2.5), containing a superparamagnetic component in an amount of not more than 2% by mass, and having an average particle diameter of 5 to 30 nm, said spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles being respectively coated on surface thereof with a hydroxide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Al, P and Zn in an amount of not more than 10% by mass, calculated as the metal, as well as a magnetic recording medium containing the spinel-type ferrimagnetic particles.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.0×1016 ?·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay]•Alz•(OH)2•An?p•mH2O wherein 0.2?z/(x+z)?0.6; 0.01?y/(x+z)?0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y?1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 ?m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.20:1, and having a heat-resisting time of not less than 4 hours upon a chlorine-containing resin composition containing the Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.0×1016 ?·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay].Alz.(OH)2.An?p.mH2O wherein 0.2?z/(x+z)?0.6; 0.01?y/(x+z)?0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y?1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 ?m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.20:1, and having a heat-resisting time of not less than 4 hours upon a chlorine-containing resin composition containing the Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.0×1016 ?·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay]·Alz·(OH)2·An?p·mH2O wherein 0.2?z/(x+z)?0.6; 0.01?y/(x+z)?0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y?1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 ?m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.20:1, and having a heat-resisting time of not less than 4 hours upon a chlorine-containing resin composition containing the Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.0×1016 ?·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay].Alz.(OH)2.An?p.mH2O wherein 0.2?z/(x+z)?0.6; 0.01?y/(x+z)?0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y?1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 ?m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 ?m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.20:1, and having a heat-resisting time of not less than 4 hours upon a chlorine-containing resin composition containing the Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles.

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.

Abstract: A catalyst for reacting hydrocarbon with steam according to the present invention, has a specific surface area of 40 to 300 m2/g, and comprises:

Abstract: A chlorine-containing resin composition for covering an electric wire of the present invention, has a heat stability of not less than 240 minutes and a volume resistivity of 5.0×1013 to 1.0×1016 &OHgr;·cm when measured according to JIS K6723, and comprises: 100 parts by weight of a chlorine-containing resin, and 1.5 to 10 parts by weight of Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles having a composition represented by the formula: [MgxCay]·Alz·(OH)2·An−p·mH2O  wherein 0.2≦z/(x+z)≦0.6; 0.01≦y/(x+z)≦0.20; x+y+z=1; p=(2(x+y−1)+3z)/n; A is a n-valent anion; and m is more than 0 and not more than 0.75, having a plate surface diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 &mgr;m and a thickness of 0.02 to 0.08 &mgr;m, and containing calcium at a molar ratio of Ca to a sum of Mg and Al of 0.01:1 to 0.

Abstract: The Mg—Al-based hydrotalcite-type particles according to the present invention have a plate surface diameter as large as from 0.1 to less than 1.0 &mgr;m, an adequate thickness ranging from 0.02 to 0.08 &mgr;m and a heat-resisting time of not less than 160 minutes when measured by a specific method, and are, therefore, suitable as a stabilizer for chlorine-containing resins.

Abstract: Heat-resistant yellow pigment particles of the present invention comprise a composite metal oxide containing Fe, Ti and Li, and comprising a crystal phase having a pseudobrookite-type structure. Such the heat-resistant yellow pigment particles are free from contamination of harmful metals such as Pb, Cr, Cd, etc., show a clear yellow color, are excellent in heat resistance, chemical resistance and light resistance, and have a low specific gravity.

Abstract: The disclosure describes lamella lepidocrocite particles containing 10 to 30 atm % of titanium calculated as Ti/(Ti+Fe) and having a BET specific surface area of 150 to 350 m.sup.2 /g.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an iron oxide coloring agent capable of suppressing aging of resins comprising plate-like hematite particles coated with amorphous silicon dioxide or hydrated alumina containing silicon dioxide fine particles or hydrated alumina fine particles having an average particle diameter of 50 to 1,000 .ANG..

Abstract: Disclosed herein are black pigment particles comprising polycrystalline particles having a mixed composition of Fe.sub.2 TiO.sub.5 and Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 --FeTiO.sub.3 solid solution.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a coating composition comprising plate-like iron oxide particles having an average particle diameter of 4 to 25 .mu.m, a lamellar thickness of 0.16 to 5 .mu.m and a plate ratio (average particle diameter:lamellar thickness) of 5:1 to 25:1, at least one pigment selected from the group consisting of a coloring pigment,a mica pigment and a metal powder pigment, a film-forming polymer, and an organic solvent.