Abstract: A femoral stem prosthesis designed for secure fixation to the walls of the intramedullary canal of the femur. The prosthesis has an elongated stem portion, with a ball-shaped head, which carries one or more elongated resilient spring strips which are acted upon by an adjustable screw actuator to cause the spring strips to bow outwardly into engagement with the canal walls.

Abstract: An improved process for producing an electromagnetic radiation-shielding, metallized polyester fiber textile material comprising the steps of: pre-treating a textile material containing at least 15% by weight of polyester fibers with an aqueous solution of a caustic alkali to an extent that the weight of the polyester fibers is decreased from 10% to 35% based on the original weight of the polyester fibers; activation-treating the pre-treated textile material with a tin (II)-containing compound and with a palladium-containing compounds; and nonelectrolytically plating the activation-treated textile material in a plating mixture containing a compound of an electroconductive metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, copper, cobalt, chromium, and alloys of at least two of the above-mentioned metals to form a metal coating thereon.

Abstract: Per-acids and per-acid precursor compounds of the general type RXAOOH and RXAL, wherein R is a hydrocarbyl group, X is a hetero-atom. A is a carbonyl bridging group and L is a leaving group, especially oxybenzenesulfonate, are useful bleaching compounds for fabrics. Laundry products containing same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for protecting keratinous material by treating it with an ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is the radical of an acid of the formula ##STR2## in which X is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or halogen or one of the two substituents X is a phenyl group, or R is the radical of 4-chlorophenylisopropylacetic acid, to compositions containing one or more of these esters, and to novel esters of the formula ##STR3## wherein R is the radical of an acid of the formula ##STR4## or of 4-chlorophenylisopropylacetic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuous dyeing of filaments based on atactic polyvinyl chloride in the course of their production.The undrawn filaments are impregnated with a composition containing at least one plastosoluble dye while they have a density of between 1.3 and 1.4 g/cm.sup.3, are fixed continuously in the presence of steam under pressure at a temperature of between 100.degree. and 120.degree. C. for 2 to 20 seconds, are drawn in a known manner, are then fixed under tension in the presence of steam under pressure at a temperature of between 100.degree. and 130.degree. C. for 1 to 20 seconds, and are then oiled and shrunk in a known manner.Such a process permits quick dyeing, on an industrial scale, with good color fastness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for continuous dyeing of filaments based on atactic polyvinyl chloride in the course of production.It comprises, in succession, the phases of drawing, impregnation of the filaments by padding while, at the time of the impregnation, the filaments have a density of between 1.3 and 1.4 g/cm.sup.3 (the filament roving having a water content of 10 to 30% by weight), of stabilization under tension in the presence of steam under pressure at a temperature between 100.degree. and 130.degree. C. for 2 to 20 seconds, and then oiling and shrinking in a known manner.Dyeing carried out in this manner is quick and makes it possible to produce colors having good fastness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide fibre material levelly from an aqueous liquor, with 1:1 metal complex dyes and at least one metal free dye, all of which contain sulfo groups, in the presence of an alkali metal salt or an ammonium salt and optionally in the presence of an assistant, which comprises carrying out dyeing in the presence of an alkali metal fluoride or ammonium fluoride, or an alkali metal fluorosilicate or ammonium fluorosilicate, or of an alkali metal fluoroborate or ammonium fluoroborate, at a pH in the range from 3 to 7.The process of this invention is suitable for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide material in level shades of good fastness properties.

Abstract: In its method aspect, this invention proposes adding water and small quantities of surfactant, such as dioctyl sodium sulfusuccinate, to powdered carboniferous material in a process for pelletizing the powdered material. In its composition of matter aspect, this invention constitutes the pellets of carboniferous material, water, and surfactant formed by the method.

Abstract: Pyritic sulfur is removed from coal to concentrate gas fraction collecting a gas fraction at decomposition temperatures within the range from 375.degree. to 550.degree. C. The collected fraction contains at least 60% of the total composable sulfur and not over 40% of the evolvable gas.

Abstract: Waste or refuse is fed to a first reaction chamber communicating with a second one through openings in the lower portion of a partition between the chambers and hot metal or the like is fed into at least one of the two chambers; gas is extracted from the second chamber and the pressure conditions are such that different liquid levels obtain in the two chambers causing reaction gas to bubble through the openings and the liquid in the second chamber. The principle product gases extracted are hydrogen, carbonoxide and inert gases. Lime is preferably added to the waste to be processed.

Abstract: A method is provided for making improved molded abrasive tools by applying centifugal force and/or vibratory action to the abrasive particles during the molding operation. The abrasive is thereby forced and/or sifted preferentially into a closely packed surface layer with close conformity to the mold surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for indirectly measuring the percentage of dissolved gas in a process liquid by injecting bubbles of the same kind of gas of predetermined diameter into the liquid to be measured and then measuring gas bubble life or survival time. Bubble lifetime is directly related to dissolved gas percentage. A relatively long gas bubble lifetime would be indicative of a highly saturated or poorly degassed process liquid, whereas a relatively short bubble lifetime would be indicative of a low degree of saturation or a well degassed process liquid. In one embodiment, dissolved gas percentage is determined by placing a small quantity of the process liquid into a container, injecting a burst of gas bubbles, of predetermined size, into this quantity of liquid, and then measuring gas bubble lifetime. In another embodiment, a portion of the liquid being measured is continuously routed through a tube at a known constant flow rate.

Abstract: Improvements in oxygen generators and inert gas generators in aircraft. Separate gas generators are inefficient and thus present the problems of excess weight and heavy space and bleed air requirements. This invention provides an integrated system of generating oxygen and inert gas to pre-enrich the supply gas and increase overall efficiency. Bleed air is supplied to a first module (14) that separates it into a nitrogen enriched product gas and an oxygen enriched waste gas. The waste gas is fed into a second module (26) which separates it into an oxygen enriched product gas and a second waste gas. The modules (14, 26) may be reversed, with bleed air being fed into the oxygen generator and waste gas being fed into the inert gas generator. The system may include three modules (34, 42, 56). The waste gas from first module (34) is fed into second module (56), and the waste gas from second module (56) and the product gas from first module (34) are fed into third module (42).

Abstract: A process for the recovery of low-level heat in steam reforming plants by saturating a hydrocarbon gas feed stock with process condensate in a system comprising:(a) injection of process condensate through multiple nozzles into a tubular coil containing multiple streams of hydrocarbon gas feedstock;(b) vaporization of all or part of process condensate by the concurrent heating of the two-phase mixture of hydrocarbon feedstock and liquid in the tubular coil by heat transfer from a low-level heat source such as reformer furnace flue gas or shift reactor effluent;(c) separation of the saturated hydrocarbon gas from any excess liquid condensate, with delivery of the saturated hydrocarbon gas to a steam reforming unit and recycle of excess liquid condensate to the process condensate system.

Abstract: A fluid filter (10) comprises a plurality of separate filtration chamber (14-18) with a fluid inlet (12) and a fluid outlet (13). All of the filtration chambers (14-18) are identical and each contain two vertically-spaced doors (28, 29) on one end and two similarly vertically-spaced doors (30,31) on the other end. In addition, each of the filtration chambers (14-18), includes a trap door (33) through which accumulated particulate matter is discharged. The filtration chambers (14-18) are defined as first and second filtration stages and a cleaning stage. By sequencing the opening and closing of doors (28, 29, 30 and 31) the interconnection between the filtration chambers (14-18) is changed. As particulate matter is accumulated on the inner surface of a filtration medium (25) the first and second filtration stages and cleaning stages are changed so that each of the chambers (14-18), in turn, serve as all or part of the first filtration stage, second filtration stage and cleaning stage.

Abstract: A gas separation membrane has a dense separating layer about 10,000 Angstroms or less thick and a porous support layer 10 to 400 microns thick that is an integral unit with gradually and continuously decreasing pore size from the base of the support layer to the surface of the thin separating layer and is made from a casting solution comprising ethyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose-based blends, typically greater than 47.5 ethoxyl content ethyl cellulose blended with compatible second polymers, such as nitrocellulose. The polymer content of the casting solution is from about 10% to about 35% by weight of the total solution with up to about 50% of this polymer weight a compatible second polymer to the ethyl cellulose in a volatile solvent such as isopropanol, methylacetate, methanol, ethanol, and acetone. Typical nonsolvents for the casting solutions include water and formamide.

Abstract: A flow-through chamber for conveying blood including an elongated container having sides, a top and a bottom for mounting with its longitudinal axis in a vertical orientation, an inflow tube formed integrally with the container, extending vertically along a side of the container and entering the container through a chamber inlet at a flow direction transverse to the longitudinal axis and at a location spaced from the bottom of the chamber, and an outflow tube formed integrally with the chamber, extending vertically along a side of the container and entering the container at its bottom at a chamber outlet.

Abstract: A dust pre-precipitator centrally supports a plurality of filters with dry filter elements; raw gas flows down in the pre-precipitator and emerges from the bottom thereof in a dust bag, and a reversal of gas flow obtains as it flows through the dust bag and into the filters through the respective inlets thereof; clean gas is extracted from the top of the filters, and cleaning gas can be selectively fed to them from the top thereof; each of the filters contains a funnel shaped transition, and a dust extraction device is disposed adjacent to a two-way flap so that counter flowing cleaning gas passing through said filter in down direction will be guided away from the dust bag into the extraction device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a silencing filter for use in a power-driven machine arranged such that the air allowed to flow-in through an air intake port provided in a machine cover is caused to flow upwards by being caused to flow from lower ends of holes formed in extended portions of a filter element to upper ends thereof, thus being carried to a space area located above the filter element; and then the air is caused to flow downwards through the filter element and then, by being passed through the inside of machine frame portions, is guided up to an air inlet port of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Single and multiple porous media impingement type air filter elements are disposed in filter housings which provide access to the filter elements from top opening doors or plenums in the housing for service or repair of the elements. Housing sections defining the plenums are provided with mechanism to lift and swing the housing sections clear of the filter opening, and the housing sections are movable to relieve excess working pressure differentials across the filter element. In two embodiments the filter elements are each in sealing engagement with a shield which is also sealingly engaged with a top wall or door of the filter housing to minimize contamination of personnel servicing or replacing the filter elements.

Abstract: A high performance water collector (1) dries a moisture-laden airstream within a duct (7) by providing an air guide (20) with a gap (12) between a collector inlet section (4) and discharge section (6). The guide (20) defines a scupper (26) to direct the heavily moisture-laden air to a diffuser (14) surrounding the gap (12). The diffuser (14) slows the air, causing the water to fall naturally within the diffuser (14) for subsequent removal. The guide (20) further defined an ejector (28) for infusing the dried air back into the duct.

Abstract: A device and process for maintaining a bottle of wine at substantially a predetermined temperature while the wine is being served is disclosed. The device is portable and is capable of keeping the bottle of wine at substantially a predetermined temperature. The process includes maintaining a heat conduction member of the device at the predetermined temperature; the bottle is kept in heat transfer relationship with the heat conduction means when the wine is not being served, and the bottle is removed from the heat conduction means when the wine is served.

Abstract: A recycle process for the separation of landfill gas containing a wide variety of impurities into a carbon dioxide product stream and a fuel-grade-pressurized methane product stream, the process providing for the removal of both the impurities and the carbon dioxide in a cryogenic column as a bottom stream, the separation of the methane from the overhead product stream by a membrane process, and, optionally, the removal of impurities from the carbon dioxide bottom stream in a separate purification column, to recover a high-quality, liquid, carbon dioxide stream.

Abstract: A valve apparatus for the precise regulation of a stream of molten material such as molten rock or slag as it issues from a primary melter or holding device, comprising a frame retaining a valve, the valve comprising a pair of plate-form valve members, one fixed and one movable with respect to the other, each having an aperture or orifice provided therein. Maximum rate of discharge occurs when the apertures are in juxtaposition, and flow cut-off occurs when the apertures are not in juxtaposition. Power operated means is provided for the movable valve member to obtain proper stream regulation or complete cut-off. The apertures are so contoured that, as the valve is moved toward closed position, the cross-sectional shape of the effective opening and the flowing stream of molten material remains substantially uniform and unchanged.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing glass bodies, in which the starting material for the glass body, in the form of microdispersed SiO.sub.2 particles, is used to form an open-pore green body which is subjected to a cyclic purification process in which the impurities present in the green body react with a purifying gas which is heated to a temperature in the range from 600.degree. to 900.degree. C., after which the green body is sintered; in each cycle of the said process, the arrangement holding the green body to be purified being flushed and subsequently evacuated.

Abstract: A process for forming monolithic silica glass articles is provided. The process includes the steps of hydrolyzing silicon alkoxide to form a hydrolyzed solution, adding fumed silica to the hydrolyzed silicon alkoxide solution to yield a sol solution, gelling the sol solution to a gel, and drying and sintering the gel to obtain the monolithic silica glass articles.

Abstract: A glass sheet tempering method and system (10) disclosed utilizes a heating chamber (22) and a quenching chamber (26) which contain ambients at superatmospheric pressure during both the heating and quenching. Forced convection heating is preferably performed in an improved furnace (14"). In one embodiment, heated gas flow is provided by centrifugal blowers which blow air across a plurality of spaced heat tubes. The heated gas flow is directed toward a glass sheet positioned within the heating chamber to provide rapid heating of the glass sheet. In a second embodiment, the heated gas flow is provided by upper and lower sets of opposed gas jet pumps connected to a gas supply. A pressure gas supply including a compressor maintains the superatmospheric pressure of the heating and quenching chambers (22,26). A recirculating gas supply (32) feeds compressed quenching gas to opposed blastheads (28,30) to perform the tempering.

Abstract: Phospholipid concentrates from natural or synthetic phospholipids and physiologically acceptable organic solvents and further additives of the following composition:20-60 wght. % phospholipids0-23 wght. % glycerin5-62.5 wght. % organic solvent0-30 wght. % co-emulsifier0-35 wght. % dissolving intermediary0-15 wght. % water0-15 wght. % vegetable oil or neutral oilThe phospholipids are a mixture of phosphatidyl choline, phosphatidyl ethanol amine, N-acetyl phosphatidyl ethanol amine, and other phosphatides, the concentrates perferably containing a mixture of 10-50 wght. % phosphatidyl choline, 10-30 wght. % phosphatidyl diethanol amine, 10-30 wght. % N-acylphosphatidyl ethanol amine, and 3-10 wght. % other phosphatides, in relation to the total quantity of phospholipids. The phospholipid concentrates are particularly suitable as auxiliary agents in the production and application of spray mixtures containing plant protectants.

Abstract: Herbicidally effective 1-aryl-4-nitropyrazoles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Hal represents halogen,R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy or a radial --S(O).sub.n --R.sup.6 andR.sup.2, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another and independently of R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 represent the same radicals as R.sup.1 and R.sup.3, and additionally represent hydrogen,and whereinR.sup.6 represents alkyl, halogenoalkyl, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino and n-represents the number 0, 1 or 2 are disclosed.

Abstract: N-Phenylsulfonyl-N'-pyrimidinylureas of the general formula ##STR1## and the salts thereof with amines, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal bases or with quaternary ammonium bases, have good pre- and postemergence selective herbicidal and growth regulating properties. In the above formulaQ is fluorine, fluoromethyl, chloromethyl, trichloromethyl, 1,2-dichloroethyl, 1,2-dibromoethyl, 1,2-dichloropropyl, 1,2-dibromopropyl, 1,2-dibromoisobutyl, 1,2-dichloro-1-methyl-ethyl or 1,2-dibromo-1-methyl-ethyl,X is oxygen, sulfur, a sulfinyl or sulfonyl bridge,Z is oxygen or sulfur,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, or a radical --Y--R.sub.5, --COOR.sub.6, --NO.sub.2 or --CO--NR.sub.7 --R.sub.8,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, each independently of the other, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, halogen or alkoxyalkyl of at most 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel sulfonylureas of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently of the other, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 dialkylamino, an alkoxyalkyl group or alkoxyalkoxy group, each containing not more than 6 carbon atoms,Z is oxygen or sulfur,E is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd., andQ is an unsubstituted or substituted 6-membered heterocyclic radical containing 2 to 3 nitrogen atoms and bound through a carbon atom,and the salts thereof.A process for the preparation of the novel compounds and the use thereof are also described. The compounds of formula I can be used in the form of agriculturally useful compositions for controlling weeds and/or for selectively influencing plant growth.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, preferably methoxy; nitro; cyano; --S(O).sub.n R' wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2, preferably 2 and R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl; or R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or methyl and most preferably R is chlorine, bromine, methoxy, nitro, methyl or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) OCF.sub.3 ; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 0, 1, or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: 2-Nitro-5-(substituted-phenoxy) benzoic acids and esters, salts, amides, and acyl halides thereof comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: An alloy metal powder which contains rare earth metals and which has a uniform composition and contains a minimum of residual reducing agent and oxygen is produced by (1) preparing a mixture composed of (a) a powder of rare earth metal oxide, (b) a powder of a metal which is difficult to volatize at 900.degree. to 1300.degree. C., (c) at least one reducing agent selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and hydrides thereof, and (d) at least one chloride selected from alkali metal chlorides and alkaline earth metal chlorides, (2) heating the mixture in an inert gas atmosphere or under vacuum to provide a reaction mixture, and (3) treating the reaction mixture by a wet process.

Abstract: A monolithic refractory honeycomb filter of zircon or zircon plus an oxide additive is useful to remove impurities from molten metal, particularly from molten steel. The filter has a frontal contact surface containing the openings of a plurality of through-and-through cells for passage of the molten metal. Impurities adhere to the frontal contact surface of the filter and to the cell walls themselves.

Abstract: A method is provided for removing sulfur and hydrogen from steel by the steps of pouring a stream of steel, low in oxygen and free of slag into a vertical tube installed in a ladle which extends from the bottom of the ladle to the top of the ladle, providing a means to introduce a flow of inert gas into the bottom of the tube to provide a stirring action within the tube, adding a lime based slag with a large capacity to absorb sulfur into the tube; adding ferro-alloys and metals into the tube which are known to enhance desulfurization and are necessary to achieve the specified composition of the steel; utilizing the stream of inert gas introduced into the bottom of the tube as a means for hydrogen removal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of refining aluminum, according to which oxygen gas is blown into a carbon material filled in a blast furnace to form simultaneously both combustion regions where combustion of the carbon material takes place and high-temperature reduction regions spaced apart from said combustion region, and an alumina-containing material and a flux are fed on the carbon material fill layer to form a melt of a mixture of the both, the formed melt being flowed down to the reduction regions to form a crude aluminum alloy, which is hydrogenated.

Abstract: A process for producing an ingot from molten metal scrap, particularly scrap consisting of refractory metals such as titanium, zirconium and alloys thereof, comprises changing ungraded metal scrap into a tubular member with a closed end which is made of the same material as that of the metal scrap; melting the scrap-charged tubular member by heating which an electron beam or plasma electron beam, with said member being held substantially horizontally in a vacuum melting furnace. Alternatively, a pair of consumable electrodes which are made of such scrap-charged tubular members are melted with an arc produced between the tips of the tubular members which serve as electrodes. Since the metal scrap need not be graded according to size, the range of scrap charges that can be melted for ingot making is expanded. If the tubular member is replaced by a box with an open top, the scrap can be packed easily and uniformly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the recovery of gold from an alkaline aqueous liquid solution containing gold-cyanide ion, and possibly silver and/or copper and/or mercury, which comprises adding a quantity of thiourea to the solution so as to allow formation of a gold complex with thiourea which gold complex is soluble and stable in dilute acid solution, then adjusting the pH of the solution to make the solution mildly acidic, whereby gold and mercury remain in solution in the liquid and silver and/or copper is incorporated in a precipitate containing silver and/or copper cyanide compounds, and then separating the precipitate from the liquid to leave a solution of dissolved gold complex and subsequently recovering the gold from the solution.

Abstract: Discrete copper-nickel-tin spinodal alloy articles, such as bearings, containing from about 5 to about 35 wt. % nickel, from about 4 to about 13 wt. % tin and the balance copper are produced by processing a prealloyed alloy powder to form a green body having substantially the desired shape of, and proportionally sized to, the final article and sintering the green body in a reducing atmosphere or a vacuum at a temperature of at least 1650.degree. F. for sufficient time to achieve at least 90% of the theoretical density. The green body may be formed by either compaction or injection molding of the prealloyed powder. The resulting sintered article may be age hardened to effect a spinodal decomposition of the copper-nickel-tin alloy. The age hardened articles exhibit excellent strength properties and homogeneity while retaining significant ductility.

Abstract: A copper colloid containing a minor amount of an ionizable palladium compound for use in activating non-conductive materials for subsequent electroplating.

Abstract: An inorganic, aqueous molding composition is described which can be hardened at low temperatures into molded parts having a high flexural stress at break.The molding composition is produced from electrostatic precipitator ash of high-temperature coal-burning power plants, this ash containing 45-55% by weight of vitreous SiO.sub.2 in addition to Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, or from calcined bauxite by reaction with an alkaline alkali silicate solution at a low temperature; fillers being optionally present.

Abstract: Solid particulate coloring composition comprising a number of components including at least one component being liquid at ambient temperature obtained by mixing a molten carrier material which is solid at ambient temperature; one or more of said components which are liquid at ambient temperature, a pigment of dyestuff, and a particulate material having a large specific surface, preferably a synthetic silica material and dividing said mixture into particles being solid under ambient conditions.

Abstract: Calcium phosphate glass-ceramics of high strength and toughness is disclosed. These materials are excellent for artificial dental or bone materials. The strength and toughness of these materials are improved substantially in comparison with conventionally used calcium phosphate glass-ceramics by adding rare earth oxide in them. For dental materials, good aesthetic appearance to natural teeth is also obtained by adding one type, or two or more types of compounds selected from oxides of iron, manganese, cerium, titanium, nickel, zinc, cobalt, tungsten, chromium, and vanadium as color component. Also, if necessary, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and/or SiO.sub.2 is contained as coloring assistant agent in that composite. Moreover it is possible to adjust the color tone of each individual's teeth. The rare earth oxide, coloring component, and coloring assistant agent added are incorporated in crystals of calcium phosphate. Consequently, they cause no elution during use.

Abstract: Hydraulic cement composition with delayed setting, intended to be employed in an environment which may be under extreme temperature, pressure and salinity conditions, the composition being characterized in that it incorporates(a) a saline or nonsaline aqueous liquid phase,(b) at least one hydraulic cement,(c) a setting-retarder adjuvant preserving and/or improving the rheological properties, a water-soluble copolymer resulting from the copolymerization of ethylenic acids, acrylamides and ethylenic esters of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The drying time of fluid collodion topical compositions can be decreased without significant increase in overall viscosity through the incorporation of D,L-lactic acid.

Abstract: The novel primer compositions of this invention comprise (1) a silane containing at least one t-butyl peroxy group and no silicon-bonded ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals, (2) an organosilicon compound containing at least two alkoxy groups and at least one addition- or condensation reactive functional group per molecule, (3) an organotitanate ester and (4) sufficient organic solvent to achieve a solution of the desired viscosity. These compositions cohesively bond silicone rubber, particularly fluorosilicone rubber, to a variety of substrates.

Abstract: A process for the production of an anisometric yellow-brown zinc ferrite pigment comprising homogeneously mixing zinc oxide having a specific BET surface of more than 2 m.sup.2 /g with needle-shaped .alpha.-FeOOH obtained from an iron salt solution by mixing with alkali and subsequently oxidizing in a nucleation and pigment growth stage, the FeOOH having a specific BET surface of about 15 to 25 m.sup.2 /g, an average needle width of about 0.025 to 0.125 .mu.m and an average needle length of about 0.2 to 0.6 .mu.m, annealing the mixture at a temperature of about 700.degree. to 1000.degree. C., cooling and grinding.

Abstract: Improved iron blue pigments and a process for the production thereof whereby the basic ferrous sulfate-ammonium or potassium sulfate-alkali metal ferrocyanide reaction is modified by the addition of zinc ions so as to alter the chemical composition and improve the performance characteristics of the resulting iron blue pigment.

Abstract: Iso-glucose sirup having a proportion of 42% to 45% by weight of fructose, is treated and converted into a flowable granular end product. For this purpose the sirup is concentrated by evaporation to have 70% to 77% of dry substance by weight. Then the concentrated sirup is crystallized by cooling, whereupon the crystal mass is separated from the mother liquor and aged. An after-crystallization takes place during the aging. Thereafter, the aged crystal mass is milled to have a particle size of about 10 to about 250 microns. The mother liquor is also concentrated by evaporation to have about 90% of dry substance by weight. Then the milled crystal mass and the concentrated mother liquor are mixed with each other, whereby drying and mixing take place simultaneously. The quantities of the two components being mixed are so adjusted that the resulting mixture or end product has a fructose content of maximally 42% to 45% by weight of the end product.