Abstract: A polymer production apparatus, including: supplying unit containing first supplying unit to supply raw materials containing monomer, and second supplying unit to supply compressive fluid; contacting unit to bring the monomer and the compressive fluid into contact together; and outlet configured to discharge reaction product of the monomer, wherein reaction unit is provided between the contacting unit and the outlet, where the reaction unit is to pass the monomer from the contacting unit side to the outlet side, while allowing the monomer to carry out a polymerization reaction in the presence of the compressive fluid, and wherein the reaction unit contains circulation unit containing first pipe and second pipe, where a fluid is passed through the first pipe from the contacting unit side to the outlet side, and the second pipe is to return the fluid from return port provided upstream extrusion unit to inlet provided upstream the return port.

Abstract: A polymer production apparatus, including: supplying unit containing first supplying unit to supply raw materials containing monomer, and second supplying unit to supply compressive fluid; contacting unit to bring the monomer and the compressive fluid into contact together; and outlet configured to discharge reaction product of the monomer, wherein reaction unit is provided between the contacting unit and the outlet, where the reaction unit is to pass the monomer from the contacting unit side to the outlet side, while allowing the monomer to carry out a polymerization reaction in the presence of the compressive fluid, and wherein the reaction unit contains circulation unit containing first pipe and second pipe, where a fluid is passed through the first pipe from the contacting unit side to the outlet side, and the second pipe is to return the fluid from return port provided upstream extrusion unit to inlet provided upstream the return port.

Abstract: In a producing method of alcohols such as cyclohexanedimethanol, a benzyl ester is obtained, for example, by the reaction between a benzyl compound and carboxylic acid in the presence of oxygen and a catalyst including palladium, gold ultra fine particles, and at least one kind of element selected from the group consisting of Group IIA, IIIA, VIA, IIB, VB, and VIII of the periodic table, and alkali metal. The alcohols are produced by hydrogenating a benzene ring of the benzyl ester and then hydrolyzing the resultant esters. Alternatively, the benzyl ester is hydrolyzed to produce benzyl alcohols, and a benzene ring of the benzyl alcohols is hydrogenated to produce the alcohols.

Abstract: (Acyloxyalkyl)aromatic carboxylic acids are produced by partial oxidation of alkyl substituted aromatic compounds which are represented by the following General Formula (1) CHR1R2—Ar—(R3)n  (1) (where Ar is an aromatic ring of two or greater valency, R1 is a hydrogen atom or alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 3, R2 is a hydrogen atom, alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 3, or —OCOR5 group, R3 is an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 4, —COOH group, —CHO group, —CH2R4 group, or —COOR group, n is an integer of 1 to 5, R4 is a halogen atom, —OH group, or —OCOR5 group, and R5 is an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 4), and carboxylic acids in the presence of oxygen using a catalyst including an element which belongs to Group VIII of the periodic table. (Hydroxyalkyl)alicyclic carboxylic acids are produced by carrying out hydrogenation and hydrolysis using the (acyloxyalkyl)carboxylic acids as a starting material.

Abstract: An oxidation catalyst according to the present invention is prepared, for example, by heat processing a gold compound at 150° C. to 80° C., yielding ultrafine gold particles, which are then mixed with a palladium compound and a compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of alkaline metals and the elements of Groups IIA, IIIA, VIA, IIB, VB, and VIII of the Periodic Table. By an oxidation reaction between a benzyl compound such as p-xylene and a carboxylic acid such as acetic acid in the presence of oxygen and the oxidation catalyst prepared as above, a benzyl ester such as p-methylbenzyl acetate or p-xylylene diacetate can be produced. Consequently, it is possible to provide an oxidation catalyst suitable for use in industrially producing the foregoing benzyl esters, a method of preparing the foregoing oxidation catalyst, and a method of producing the foregoing benzyl esters efficiently and at low cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an alkyl ether of a phenol from a phenol and an alcohol at a selectivity and a yield higher than in conventional processes, stably over a long period of time. The process is characterized by alkyl-etherifying a phenol with an alcohol in the presence of an oxide catalyst comprising an alkali metal as a constituent element.

Abstract: Alloy foils for liquid-phase diffusion bonding of heat-resisting metals in an oxidizing atmosphere comprise 6.0 to 15.0 percent silicon, 0.1 to 2.0 percent manganese, 0.50 to 30.0 percent chromium, 0.10 to 5.0 percent molybdenum, 0.50 to 10.0 percent vanadium, 0.02 to 1.0 percent niobium, 0.10 to 5.0 percent tungsten, 0.01 to 0.5 percent nitrogen, 0.10 to 5.0 percent boron, plus 0.005 to 1.0 percent carbon, and/or either or both of 0.01 to 5.0 percent titanium and 0.01 to 5.0 percent zirconium, all by mass, with the balance comprising nickel and impurities, and have a thickness of 3.0 to 300 .mu.m. Alloy foils for liquid-phase diffusion bonding of heat-resisting metals in an oxidizing atmosphere are also available with substantially vitreous structures.

Abstract: Alloy foils for liquid-phase diffusion bonding of heat-resisting metals in an oxidizing atmosphere comprise 6.0 to 15.0 percent silicon, 0.1 to 2.0 percent manganese, 0.50 to 30.0 percent chromium, 0.10 to 5.0 percent molybdenum, 0.50 to 10.0 percent vanadium, 0.02 to 1.0 percent niobium, 0.10 to 5.0 percent tungsten, 0.05 to 2.0 percent nitrogen, 0.50 to 20.0 percent phosphorus, plus 0.005 to 1.0 percent carbon, and/or either or both of 0.01 to 5.0 percent titanium and 0.01 to 5.0 percent zirconium, all by mass, with the balance comprising nickel and impurities, and have a thickness of 3.0 to 300 .mu.m. Alloy foils for liquid-phase diffusion bonding of heat-resisting metals in an oxidizing atmosphere are also available with substantially vitreous structures.

Abstract: A soft magnetic thin film according to the invention has an atomic ratio composition represented by the formula:Fe.sub.(100-a-b) M.sub.a O.sub.bwherein M is at least one element selected from Group 3A elements and Group 4A elements, 2.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.15 and 4.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.35. It has a high saturation magnetic flux density Bs, high magnetic permeability .mu., low coercive force Hc, improved frequency response, high electric resistivity .rho., and good corrosion resistance.