Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using an algorithm and data structure for efficient and accurate classification of data items into recovery classes. When a target recovery time (TRT) is specified for a data set, a system may obtain version metadata regarding data items in the data set. The metadata may be obtained in reverse chronological order such that the latest record representing a version or other storage operation is first, followed by the second latest record, and so on. The system may use a bidirectional doubly linked list to efficiently store version data for a particular data item in memory. As version metadata records are read and added to the data structure in reverse chronological order, classification determinations may be triggered when certain conditions are met.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for management of data item recovery operations based on classification of data items with respect to a target recovery time. Data items may be classified using metadata regarding versioning and other data storage operations performed on the data items, and the timing of those storage operations with respect to the target recovery time (TRT). Each class may be associated with one or more recovery actions. The recovery actions may involve modifying the metadata rather than the underlying data items.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of treatment for the recovery of the precious metals, such as platinum, rhodium and palladium, contained in various compositions including a layer of oxide(s) which is deposited on a metal support, in particular worn or spent motor vehicle postcombustion catalysts, in which the layer of oxide(s) containing the precious metals is separated from the metal support by an electrochemical route, the composition to be treated forming one of the electrodes employed or being in direct contact with one of the electrodes employed.

Abstract: Novel aluminum phosphates, in particular amorphous aluminum phosphate powders having a BET specific surface no greater than 25 m.sup.2 /g, well suited as binders/hardeners or for the production of ceramic shaped articles, are prepared by reacting at least one aluminum compound, e.g., an aluminum oxide, hydroxide or oxyhydroxide, with phosphoric acid or an aluminum phosphate, e.g., an acid aluminum orthophosphate, in a liquid reaction medium devoid of inorganic acid anions other than of phosphoric acid, and then spray- or freeze-drying the suspension thus obtained.

Abstract: Phosphomagnesia compositions settable into improvedly water-insensitive cements that retain their mechanical properties comprise an intimate admixture of (i) a binder phase including (a) at least one phosphorous compound (P.sub.2 O.sub.5 or derivative/precursor thereof) and (b) at least one magnesium compound reactive therewith in the presence of water, (ii) an effective amount of cementitious aggregate, and (iii) a water sensitivity-reducing amount of at least one silicone homogeneously distributed therethrough.

Abstract: Phosphomagnesia compositions settable into improvedly water-insensitive cements that retain their mechanical properties comprise an intimate admixture of (i) a binder phase including (a) at least one phosphorous compound (P.sub.2 O.sub.5 or derivative/precursor thereof) and (b) at least one magnesium compound reactive therewith in the presence of water, (ii) an effective amount of cementitious aggregate, and (iii) a water sensitivity-reducing amount of at least one silicone homogeneously distributed therethrough.

Abstract: Novel aluminum phosphates, in particular amorphous aluminum phosphate powders having a BET specific surface no greater than 25 m.sup.2 /g, well suited as binders/hardeners or for the production of ceramic shaped articles, are prepared by reacting at least one aluminum compound, e.g., an aluminum oxide, hydroxide or oxyhydroxide, with phosphoric acid or an aluminum phosphate, e.g., an acid aluminum orthophosphate, in a liquid reaction medium devoid of inorganic acid anions other than of phosphoric acid, and then spray- or freeze-drying the suspension thus obtained.