Abstract: A catalyst for production of 1,4-polybutadiene which comprisesas the catalyst component (A) a transition metal compound represented by the formula M(R).sub.l (OR').sub.m X.sub.n-(l+m), wherein M denotes a transition metal atom, R and R' each denote a hydrocarbon group of 1-20 carbon atoms, X denotes a halogen atom, and l, m and n denote numerals satisfying the equations l.gtoreq.0, m.gtoreq.0 and n-(l+m).gtoreq.0, n corresponding to the valence of the transition metal,as the catalyst component (B) an organoaluminum compound represented by the formula AlR.sup.1.sub.a X'.sub.3-a, wherein R.sup.1 denotes a hydrocarbon group of 1-20 carbon atoms, X denotes a halogen atom, and a denotes a numeral satisfying the equation 1.gtoreq.a.gtoreq.3, or an aluminoxane obtained by the reaction of said organoaluminum compound with water, andas the catalyst component (C) an organic compound having at least two hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: A catalyst for production of 1,4-polybutadiene which comprisesas the catalyst component (A) a transition metal compound represented by the formula M(R)l(OR')m X.sub.n-(l+m), wherein M denotes a transition metal atom, R and R' each denote a hydrocarbon group of 1-20 carbon atoms, X denotes a halogen atom, and l, m and n denote numerals satisfying the equations l.gtoreq.0, m.gtoreq.0 and n-(l+m).gtoreq.0, n corresponding to the valence of the transition metal,as the catalyst component (B) an organoaluminum compound represented by the formula AlR.sup.1.sub.a X'.sub.3-a, wherein R.sup.1 denotes a hydrocarbon group of 1-20 carbon atoms, X denotes a halogen atom, and a denotes a numeral satisfying the equation 1.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.3, or an aluminoxane obtained by the reaction of said organoaluminum compound with water, andas the catalyst component (C) an organic compound having at least two hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Alternating copolymers having a high alternating degree and high isotacticity, which can be produced by copolymerizing ethylene and an aromatic vinyl monomer in the presence, as a catalyst, of a transition metal compound, aluminoxane and a specific organic compound having at least two hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: A data processing device for writing various kinds of rule data easily and rapidly in a pixel image memory. Rule pattern store means stores a plurality of kinds of rule patterns in the line direction and a plurality of kinds of rules in the digit direction, the line and digit directions respectively being associated with those of an image data store area of the pixel image memory. Means is provided for selecting one of the rule patterns stored in the rule pattern store means and moving it to the pixel image memory. In response to a command entered through an input device, desired one of the rule patterns is selected and only a desired length of the selected rule pattern is moved.

Abstract: Apparatus for wrapping the end surface of a cylindrical object having an apparatus fixing frame placed on a base via an ultra low friction sliding mechanism, a back pressure P.sub.2 suitable for the kind of wrapping paper being imposed on the wrapping paper and the free end of the projecting portion of the wrapping paper being gripped at plural points in the circumferential direction so as to draw the frame toward the axial center of the cylindrical coil whereby the free end of the projecting portion of the wrapping paper is constrained by tension produced on the projecting wrapping paper throughout the folding operation with the result that regular pleats are formed to assure an attractive transport package.

Abstract: A method of production of a cladding tube for a nuclear fuel element wherein a first hollow billet of a zirconium alloy and a second hollow billet of zirconium having a smaller outer diameter than the first hollow billet are formed by heat treatment, forging and cutting. A resilient member is inserted in a space defined between the first hollow billet and the second hollow billet inserted in the first hollow billet, a pressure oriented axially of the two hollow billets is applied to the resilient member to bring the outer wall surface of the second hollow billet into intimate contact with the inner wall surface of the first hollow billet, and opposite ends of the two hollow billets are joined and sealed. The hollow billets thus joined into a unitary structure are subjected to hot extrusion, cold working and heat treatment to produce a composite tube of reduced diameter and reduced thickness, and the inner and outer wall surfaces of the composite tube are ground.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a cylindrical package in which a cylindrically shaped coil of a long steel strip having a peripheral surface, two end surfaces and a hollow cylindrical center is completely wrapped with a wrapping sheet material so as to have neatly folded closures on both end surfaces with a ring member inserted into the cylindrical hollow center of the coil. At first the wrapping sheet is wrapped around the coil so as to project from either end of the coil by a length l greater than the thickness t between the outermost layer and the innermost layer of the coil. The projecting portions are folded onto the end surfaces by pusher plates with pleat forming rods provided therebetween to form crease lines.