Abstract: A branched monoester represented by the formula R.sup.1 COOR.sup.2 acts as a silicone-dissolving or solubilizing agent. In the formula, R.sup.1 is an isoalkyl group having 4 to 17 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 is an isoalkyl group having 3 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A high cold-forging electromagnetic stainless steel comprises not more than 0.02 wt. % of C, not more than 0.50 wt. % of Si, not more than 0.50 wt. % of Mn, 10.0-18.0 wt. % of Cr, 0.30-1.50 wt. % of Mo, 0.05-0.50 wt. % of Ti, 0.30-2.00 wt. % of Al, 0.0005-0.05 wt. % of B, not more than 0.05 wt. % of N and the balance being substantially Fe. This steel may further contain a given amount of at least one of Nb, V, Pb, Ca, Se, S and REM. Such stainless steel is used as a material of parts in an electronically controlled fuel injection system.

Abstract: An alloy for use in an exhaust valve of an automotive vehicle is disclosed, which consists of C: 0.01-0.15%, Si.ltoreq.2.0%, Mn.ltoreq.0.5%; Cr: 15-25%, Mo: 0.4-3.1% and W: 0.2-3.8% so that (Mo+1/2W) is 0.5 to 5.0%, Nb+Ta: 0.3-3.0%, Ti: 1.5-3.5%, Al: 0.5-2.5%, B: 0.001-0.02%, Fe.ltoreq.5% and the balance of Ni or Ni+Co.

Abstract: Wear-resistant, sintered iron alloys are provided. The alloys have a structure in which iron-based hard particles having a relatively high Cr content and copper or copper alloy particles are dispersed in an iron alloy matrix containing a relatively low content of Cr. The alloys are prepared by compression molding powders of the matrix alloy, the hard alloy, copper or copper alloy, an Fe-P alloy and graphite and sintering the obtained molding at a temperature of 980.degree. to 1130.degree. C.

Abstract: An alloy for use in exhaust valves is disclosed, which consists by weight percentage of 0.01.about.0.15% of C, not more than 2.0% of Si, not more than 2.5% of Mn, 53.about.65% of Ni, 15.about.25% of Cr, 0.3.about.3.0% of Nb, 2.0.about.3.5% of Ti, 0.2.about.1.5% of Al, 0.0010.about.0.020% of B, and the remainder being substantially Fe. If necessary, the alloy further contains at least one element selected from 0.001.about.0.030% of Mg, 0.001.about.0.030% of Ca and 0.001.about.0.050% of REM.

Abstract: A sintered alloy for a valve seat comprising, in weight percent, 0.5 to 1.7% C, 0.5 to 2.5% Ni, 3.0 to 8.0% Cr, 0.1 to 0.9% Mo, 1.0 to 3.8% W and 4.5 to 8.5% Co, the balance being substantially Fe provided by a base atomized powder; said alloy containing 8 to 14% by volume of 250 mesh or less C-Cr-W-Co-Fe and Fe-Mo hard grains and 6 to 13% by volume of cells, with the continuous cells being infiltrated by a copper alloy.

Abstract: A tocopherol concentrate having a high tocopherol concentration can be obtained in a high yield by subjecting a deodorized distillate formed as a by-product at the step of deodorizing oils and fats to esterification of free fatty acids by addition of an alcohol or removal of free fatty acids by distillation and then to hydrogenation. A tocopherol concentrate can also be obtained by subjecting a deodorized distillate to esterification by addition of a polyhydric alcohol and then to distillation. Concentrates having a high concentration and a high quality can be obtained in a high yield with a good operation efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual-layer sintered valve seat ring having high stiffness and strength. The features of such ring are: fusion infiltration of Cu into the pores of a ferrous sintered body; hard alloy particles dispersed in the matrix of the valve seat body; the composition of the base and the ferrous sintered body; high density; and, diffusion of an alloying element of the hard particles around them and into the matrix.

Abstract: Catalyst systems for oxidizing carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon gases are described. These catalyst systems may be incorporated into catalyzers for use in oxidizing waste or exhaust carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbon gases emanating from internal combustion engines.