Abstract: A steel sheet is plated with a molten metal in a plating tank. A buffer member is provided between a sink roll submerged in the melt in the plating tank and the side wall of tank at its delivery end from which the plated steel sheet emerges. During plating, the buffer member decelerates the melt flows coming from below the sink roll so as to settle the suspended dross in the melt. The buffer member may be in the form of a rod or a plate. If desired, it may be combined with a shield plate provided below the sink roll or a raised portion formed on the bottom of the plating tank.

Abstract: A fast spot gluing machine for screws is disclosed, having a vibrating body, a horizontal conveyor, a support board, a rubber wheel, a spot gluing plate, a speed-adjustable motor, a control circuit and a glue compressor. A spiral slope is disposed on an inner wall of the vibrating body, extending to a top of the vibrating body to connect with the horizontal conveyor. The support board is disposed at a rear portion of the horizontal conveyor and includes a base board and first and second upright boards. The control circuit is used to control rotational speed of the motor. The motor has a rotary shaft on which the rubber wheel is fitted. The first upright board is formed with an arcuate notch for partially receiving the rubber wheel and the second upright board is formed with an elongated adjusting slot. An adjusting screw formed with a through hole is disposed through elongated slot to engage the spot gluing plate.

Abstract: This apparatus comprises a reactor having an inner container made of quartz, a transparent quartz window at the upper end of said reactor, a gas supply pipe for supplying a reactive gas into said reactor and an exhaust pipe for exhausting the gas remaining in the reactor. The apparatus also comprises an infrared lamp house rotatably mounted over the quartz window, and having therein a multiplicity of infrared lamps and a transparent quartz window at the lower end of the lamp house facing the quartz window of the reactor. Since the semiconductor substrate in the reactor is uniformly heated by the isolated lamp house, it is not subjected to dust that can be given off from the rotating lamp house, nor to the turbulence of the reactive gas, thereby allowing uniform growth of a semiconductor crystal on the substrate.

Abstract: In a method for cleaning and/or care or floors and/or floor coverings of all types such as carpets, plastics, linoleum, parquet, ceramic, ceramic tiles or marble, etc., with a single-disk or multi-disk rotary machine having at least one drive dish, whereby the floor covering is treated with a cleaning and/or care substrate upon application of heat on a case-by-case basis, an especially good and economical operation succeeds in that a stream of hot air and/or heated auxiliary medium is employed as heat carrier and activation medium, and the hot air stream and/or heated auxiliary medium proceeds onto the floor surface through the drive dish. An apparatus suitable for this purpose comprises a drive dish provided with clearances and comprises a hot air generator. The drive dish can be fashioned as a brush at its underside and/or can have an interactive connection to a co-rotating pad.

Abstract: A method of removing deposits from surfaces of showers and the like without scrubbing or wiping by using a composition that includes a non-ionic surfactant having an HLB of 13 or less, a chelating agent, and optionally, alcohol and/or ammonium hydroxide and/or morpholine.

Abstract: A sanitary, cleanable, whirlpool jet apparatus having means for circulating water within a whirlpool without routing the whirlpool water through circulation piping.

Abstract: A solid resin-coated composite magnet powder for producing an improved anisotropic bonded magnet contains individual anisotropic magnet powder particles each having a surface coated with a solid resin layer thereon. A method is disclosed for producing a solid resin-coated magnet powder, including the steps of kneading an anisotropic magnet powder with a solid resin under a reduced pressure, granulating the resultant mixture to produce a solid resin-coated composite magnet powder, and milling the composite magnet powder produced to separate the solid resin-coated composite magnet powder into individual anisotropic magnet powder particles coated with the solid resin.

Abstract: A method for passivating the surfaces of a nuclear steam generator and a solution therefor includes EDTA and hydrogen peroxide in a temperature range of 37.degree. C. to 49.degree. C. The solution is adjusted to have a pH of between about 9.2 and 9.5 and used on the surfaces for two hours or more for passivating the surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ferromagnetic film consisting of an alloy represented by a formula Co.sub.x Fe.sub.y T.sub.z, where T is an element selected from the group consisting of Ta, Ti, Zr, Hf, Mo, and W, and x, y, and z represent atomic % and satisfy 73<x<94, 5<y<15, 1<z<12, and x+y+z=100. This ferromagnetic film has high saturation magnetic flux density, and soft magnetism not to be degraded by high-temperature annealing, and which is suitably applied to a magnetic head.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a canning steel sheet with non-aging property and superior workability uses, as a starting material, an ultra-low-carbon steel slab composed of from 0.0015% to 0.0100% by weight C, up to 0.20% by weight Si, from 0.10% to 1.20% by weight Mn, from 0.02% to 0.10% by weight Al, from 0.005% to 0.040% by weight P, up to 0.015% by weight S, up to 0.005% by weight N, and balance iron and unavoidable impurities. The manufacturing method includes hot rolling the steel, cold rolling the steel at a reduction ratio not less than 70% after pickling, and recrystallization annealing the steel by using a continuous annealing furnace in an atmosphere having a hydrogen content not less than 3% and a dew point not lower than -20.degree. C. at a temperature not lower than 730.degree. C. so that the content of remained C in the steel is kept less than 0.0015% by weight. At least one element selected from Nb, Ti and B may be added in predetermined amounts to the above composition.

Abstract: An amorphous alloy which is resistant to hot corrosion in sulfidizing and oxidizing atmospheres at high temperatures, consisting of at least one element selected from the group of Al and Cr and at least one element selected from refractory metals of Mo. W, Nb and Ta, a portion of the set forth refractory metals being allowed to be substituted with at least one element selected from Ti, Zr, Fe, Co, Ni and Cu. The addition of Si further improves the alloy's oxidation resistance.

Abstract: Free-machining aluminum alloys are disclosed containing effective amounts of tin and indium. The tin and indium additions are especially adapted for use as free-machining constituents in aluminum alloys, such as AA2000 and AA6000 series aluminum alloys. The additions can be used in place of bismuth and lead in currently available free machining alloys. In alloys containing bismuth and tin, the indium can be used to replace the bismuth. A method of producing a free-machining aluminum alloy product also is described.

Abstract: A tire has a carcass reinforcement preferably formed of a series of circumferential turns of a strip formed of a matrix of elastomeric material reinforced by cords which are arranged side by side and extend transversely in the strip, the turns of strip being arranged in such a manner that, when observed in radial section, they exhibit at least a certain overlap.

Abstract: A tinsel-type garland has outwardly-directed reflecting surface areas created by permanently creasing the free ends of the tinsel needles to form tabs bent at an angle of approximately 90 degrees from the shank of the needle. The formation of these tabs orients their surface approximately tangent to the radial array of needles and, thus, faces a plurality of reflective surfaces directly toward the viewer. Only a small additional amount of material is needed to form the tabs which aid in obscuring the center core of the garland. Hence, less compacting of the web may be needed, thus offering an additional cost saving by reducing the amount of material needed to visually fill out the garland. This construction provides a distinctive appearance, especially when mirror-like, highly-reflective metallic web material is used to form the needles.

Abstract: A plastic bag making machine includes a cylindrical drum with a variable diameter. A plurality of seal bars define the circumference of the drum, and are substantially parallel to the drum's rotational axis. The bags are made from a plastic film with registration marks that are detected by a detector disposed near the film. A detector also detects each revolution of the drum and an encoder provides signals indicative of the position of the film. A controller determines the distance phase of the registration marks and the rum size error. The drum diameter is adjusted in response to an output of the controller in such a way as to correct for both the initial drum size error, the initial phase error, and the phase error accumulated while the drum diameter is being corrected.

Abstract: A process for preparing a radiation image storage panel having a support and a stimulable phosphor layer comprises the first step of forming a phosphor sheet comprising a binder and a stimulable phosphor and the second step of compressing the phosphor sheet on the support under heating up to a temperature of not lower than softening point or melting point of the binder, using a plurality of calender rolls giving different pressure, a combination of a calender roll and a preheating means, or a combination of a calender roll and a tension-applying means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pultrusion process for preparing fiber reinforced furan resin composites by drawing a plurality of continuous filaments through an impregnating bath of liquid furan to wet-out the filaments with the resin and a squeeze orifice for removal of excess resin and air, and continuously pulling the resin-impregnated filament through a pultrusion die to heat and cure the resin. The liquid furan resin contains a furfuryl alcohol prepolymer and a minor portion of an acid catalyst, and is maintained at a temperature of 15.degree.-35.degree. C. and has a viscosity of 500-3000 cps during the impregnating step. A postcuring treatment may be optionally employed to the pultruded fiber reinforced furan resin composites for improving their mechanical properties, which includes heating the pultruded composites at a temperature of 100.degree.-220.degree. C. for a period of 1-18 hours. Adding 1-15 wt % of mineral fillers may also improve the mechanical properties of the pultruded composites.

Abstract: A filled hollow structure, such as a fence post, which is constructed with a hollow member filled with a core to increase its strength. One aspect of the structure is that the core material normal expands upon setting, so that, when hardening within the hollow member, the expansion is restrained by the hollow member and the core is formed into an integral structure with the hollow member. Further strength is added by constructing the hollow member of reinforced fiberglass with the fiberglass rovings oriented at an angle to the axis of the pipe and by using a hard coating on the outside of the pipe.

Abstract: In order to provide, during final production, the raised symbols of reflectorized motor vehicle license plates permanently with paint in the hot-embossing process, and to be able to use therein a narrower and thus less expensive, heat-releasable paint layer provided on a synthetic resin carrier film, it is suggested to create the coloring of the rim already prior to cutting off the blank of the license plate and prior to embossing the plate rim.

Abstract: A process for producing a multi-layer sheet material having a refractive foil layer therein. The multi-layer sheet material providing an image having depth, dimension, contrasts, glow and brilliance.

Abstract: A high density elongated plasma is produced by the interaction of an electrically conductive planar antenna located outside of a processing chamber, and a magnetic field generating means, also located outside of the processing chamber. A magnetic field perpendicular to the plane of the antenna is generated within the processing chamber by the magnetic field generating means. The antenna is electrically coupled to a radio frequency power source to generate a helicon wave in the processing chamber to produce a plasma of a gas in the processing chamber. The magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating means elongates the plasma within the processing chamber.

Abstract: A microwave powered electron cyclotron resonance reactor employing a low pressure, high electron density plasma for rapid oxide etching using hydrogen and argon incorporates an alumina-coated quartz dielectric microwave window to couple microwave energy into an etch chamber while preventing oxygen in the window from contaminating the etch chamber or its contents. The etch chamber side of the dielectric microwave window is coated with alumina.

Abstract: A heated shoe and cooled pressure roller assembly for composite prepreg application is provided. The shoe assembly includes a heated forward contact surface having a curved pressure surface. The following cooled roller provides a continuous pressure to the thermoplastic while reducing the temperature to approximately 5.degree. C. below glass transition temperature. Electric heating coils inside the forward portion of the shoe heat a thermoplastic workpiece to approximately 100.degree. C. above the glass transition. Immediately following the heated contact surface, a cooled roller cools the work. The end sharpened shape of the heated shoe trailing edge tends to prevent slag buildup and maintain a uniform, relaxed stress fabrication.

Abstract: A hemming machine for simultaneously bending a flange on a first panel into engagement with an edge portion of a second panel to form a hem, and at least partially curing an adhesive located in the hem. The flange bending members and/or the top surface of the panel support nest of the present invention are heated using electric cartridge heaters, hot oil, or electric heating cables, for example. During the hemming operation the nested panels are in constant direct contact with the panel support nest, and the heated flange bending members are in direct contact with the hem for approximately 3 to 6 seconds (dwell time is dependent on whether the die blocks are heated or if the die blocks are heating in conjunction with the top surface of the panel support nest), which is generally sufficient to at least partially cure the adhesive located in the hem, thereby reducing the incidence of panel shift during subsequent transfer through the manufacturing process using conveyors, racks etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a label applicator for removing pressure-sensitive, very thin, sub-surface printed labels from a web and applying the labels to PCMCIA memory cards carried on a shuttle such that the labels are more reliably and exactly placed than conventional labelers. The label applicator includes a peel plate for removing the adhesive-backed labels from a web and a vacuum applicator drum for transferring the labels from the peel plate to an unlabeled article carried on the shuttle. The shuttle is provided with micrometers to separately adjust the position of the memory cards about three independent axes to allow greater precision in label placement. Placement of labels on the memory cards is also enhanced through the use of a number of sensors which determine relative positions of the labels on the transfer drum and the linearly moving shuttle so that rotation of the drum can be synchronized to match movement of the shuttle.

Abstract: The invention provides a label cassette retaining device for a labeler constituted as a combination of a labeler unit and a label cassette loadable in the labeler unit and being equipped with a label lateral restriction section operable by a grip. The retaining device comprises a first engagement means provided at the forward end of the labeler unit and the label cassette, a second engagement means provided at the rearward end thereof, and a third engagement means constituted by the grip and a slotted engagement section provided on the labeler unit.

Abstract: Apparatus controls a wafer potential in a plasma system when the plasma is off to keep the wafer slightly negative at all times in order to reduce and eliminate the collection of charged particles on the wafer. The apparatus allows the wafer bias to be reduced to a small negative voltage and then holds that voltage. This greatly reduces the net positive flux to the wafer. A diode and a programmed power supply hold a minimum negative voltage on the back of the wafer electrode when the plasma density is decaying to zero.

Abstract: A process for treating semiconductor material with an acid-containing fluid, has water being formed as a product of a chemical reaction. Before and/or during the treatment of the semiconductor material, phosphorus pentoxide is added to the acid-containing fluid.

Abstract: A method for separating boric acid from a liquid, especially liquid waste obtained from a nuclear power plant. In the method, the waste solution containing the boric acid is contacted with steam in a reactor so that the boric acid evaporates from the liquid and passes into the steam vapor phase. Consequently, the radioactive wastes which are not evaporated with the steam remain in the waste water while the boric acid is removed from the waste water when it passes into the vapor or steam phase. The boric acid can then be separated and recovered from the steam by means of a distillation and fractionating column or a wash column. By removing the boric acid from the liquid waste, it is possible to obtain concentrated radioactive waste having a reduced volume due to the absence of boric acid in the waste.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing, in a continuous throughput, high quality paper from recycled waste paper utilizing high consistency, low shear pulping, followed by a series of cleaning steps to produce a wet, friable pulp which is digested and optionally bleached. The resulting pulp can be run on a paper machine alone or blended with virgin pulp to produce a paper containing at least 5% by weight recycled paper with less than 20 ppm per unit area solid non-fibrous contaminants larger than 0.3 mm.sup.2, and which may be blade coated on a high speed paper machine. The pulp and paper produced by the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for delignifying raw cellulose which comprises a preliminary treatment for impregnating raw cellulose with a monopersulphuric acid solution, a successive filtration without washing with recycle of the filtered liquid to the first step, and a treatment, at low temperature and in alkaline solution at a pH higher than 9, of the previously impregnated raw cellulose in order to permit the reaction of the monopersulphuric acid with the lignin contained in the raw cellulose.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the de-watering performance of a forming section of a papermaking machine is disclosed which includes a laser instrument having a laser displacement meter laterally spaced and supported above an upper run of a paper forming fabric having a paper stock deposited thereon. A head box deposits paper stock consisting of a water/fiber mixture on top of the upper run. An adjustable C-shaped carrier stand has an upper leg that supports the laser instrument above the upper run of the forming fabric. The carrier stand has a lower leg to support a baseline contact device below the upper run of the forming fabric. The laser displacement meter is disposed at a laser reference position above the forming fabric so that a laser beam is reflected off of the paper stock which is deposited on top of the forming fabric.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for tensioning a fabric in a paper machine, such as a press felt, a drying wire, or an equivalent fabric, including a tensioning roll arranged inside a loop of the fabric. Bearing supports of the roll are fixed, at the driving side and at the operating side of the machine, to sledges. These sledges are displaced by a motor, synchronously in relation to one another, so as to tighten the fabric that runs over the tensioning roll to a certain tension. The sledges are arranged in connection with the frame part of the machine on linear guides, which can be loaded in different directions transverse to the direction of movement of the sledges. In view of displacing the sledges, shafts operated by a motor are journalled on the sledges. The shafts are interconnected by a synchronization shaft between the driving side and the operating side.

Abstract: A boiler/condenser assembly for a high efficiency purification system including a plate-in-frame type heat exchanger wherein vertically extending common plate members are provided with corrugated faces having herringbone configurations constructed and arranged to provide a plurality of contact points where the condensing surfaces of adjacent common plate members defining a condensing chamber come into near or direct contact which serve as accumulation points for the liquid forming on the condensing surfaces of both common plate members. The accumulated liquid is caused to flow off the condensing surfaces in a plurality of diagonal liquid flow paths.

Abstract: A vapor compression distillation system including a boiler/condenser assembly wherein a portion of the condensate is redirected back to the condenser inlet to extract superheat from the compressed vapor and transfer it to the liquid in the boiler. The vapor entering the condenser is reduced to a saturation condition to prevent heat build up in the condenser to improve heat transfer efficiency. When the temperature of the incoming feed water is within the operating range of the boiler/condenser assembly, the system is operated under vacuum sufficient to match the boiler temperature with the temperature of the incoming feed water so that no preheater or waste heat recovery exchanges are required.

Abstract: A water distillation apparatus and method include an improved control system for operation and maintenance, condensers with plastic to metal seals between a plastic condenser manifold and metallic cooling tubes, and a filter with steam bypass to allow for easy sterilization of the filter and remaining distillation system. The control system includes a three pronged probe assembly for monitoring conditions within an evaporation chamber. One of the three probes monitors steam conductivity and provides a steam fault signal to indicate an upper level of contaminants in the steam. A purge pump is responsive to fault signals, including the steam fault signal, to pump water from the evaporation chamber. Improved techniques are also provided for periodically dumping a portion or all of the water in the heating pan to reduce contamination of the system.

Abstract: At least a fraction of at least one branched, saturated aliphatic diacid having 6 carbon atoms, for example 2-methylglutaric acid and/or 2-ethylsuccinic acid and/or dimethylsuccinic acid, is separated from admixtures thereof with adipic acid, by at least partially converting such at least one aliphatic diacid into the corresponding anhydride thereof, and removing the corresponding anhydride or the adipic acid from the medium of conversion/anhydridization, for example by contemporaneous or subsequent distillation, or by crystallization.

Abstract: Electrolytic treaters for treating highly conductive liquid media include a conductive housing structure which is fluidically sealed and has inlet and outlet fluid connections, a conductive electrode structure positioned within the housing structure, and a DC power supply connected to components of the housing and electrode structure in such a manner that the output voltage of the power supply is applied across a substantial portion of the liquid media to be treated to control the current flow from the power supply. In a preferred embodiment, the electrode structure is formed by a center electrode rod with a plurality of ring electrodes positioned coaxially between the center electrode rod and the housing. Each ring electrode is formed by a plurality of circumferentially spaced rod elements extending parallel to the center electrode. The rod elements in a given ring electrode are held in place by a plurality of annular spacer baffles which additionally affect the flow of liquid media through the treater.

Abstract: An electrode for electrolysis of solutions of electrolytes comprising a support of passivated film forming metal or alloy thereof, having a composite coating consisting essentially of oxides of metals selected from the group consisting of iridium, ruthenium, titanium and tantalum having the molecular ratios (IrO.sub.2 +RuO.sub.2):TiO.sub.2 +Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5) is (1-19):(3-1) wherein IrO.sub.2 :RuO.sub.2 is (24-4):1, and TiO.sub.2 :Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5 is 1:(0-0.05). The electrodes are of particular use as anodes in the production of chlorine and alkali, electrosynthesis of chlorates and hypochlorites, electrolysis of sea and waste water and cathodic protection. The electrodes have improved corrosive resistant to alkaline solutions and have improved interface stability to oxidation and blocking.

Abstract: A cathodic electrodeposition paint for protecting a surface-untreated colled rolled steel substrate comprises a cationic film-forming epoxy resin and a crosslinker, both dispersed in an aqueous medium containing a neutralizing agent, and additionally contains, as an anticorrosive agent, a combination of a cerium compound with either a polyvalent metal phosphomolybdate or a copper compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technique of removing metal contained in a solution through chelation, which makes it possible to preclude undesired aggregation and permit effective aggregation through an aggregating process. A surface active agent containing a hydrophobic group, a hydrophilic group and a chelating group is added to the solution to be processed, and subsequently an aggregating process is carried out. The chelating group chelates metal, the hydrophilic group prevents undesired aggregation, and the hydrophobic group is effectively aggregated in the aggregating process. Various uses are possible by selecting the charge of ligand.

Abstract: A novel device and method for biomolecule purification is provided as a handy tool for routine applications when both a high resolution and an easy manipulation are required. A sample is applied into a device and the different biomolecules are separated from each other and stored in segregated liquid fractions in the device automatically after 1 hour electrophoresis. These purified biomolecules in liquid fractions are then easily released from the device in 4 minutes.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting samples by gel electrophoresis has a base table, a cutting tool or an extractor disposed above the base table, a moving mechanism, a pattern detector and a control device. The base table is for placing thereon a gel in the form of a slab with one of its sandwiching support plates removed therefrom in such a way that the gel is exposed in the upward direction. The cutter is for cutting out a specified portion of the gel, and the extractor is for extracting a specified migration band in such a specified portion of the gel by electrophoresis. The moving mechanism is for moving the cutter, or the extractor, three-dimensionally. The pattern detector is for optically detecting migration patterns in the gel on the base table so as to enable the user to determine which part of the gel or which migration band thereon is of interest.

Abstract: Anodized aluminum surfaces are electrolytically colored using alternating current in a process in which two different coloring baths are sequentially employed. One bath contains copper(II) ions and an additive which improves throwing power thereby providing uniform distribution of the depth of color. The other bath contains tin(II) ions, silver ions, or both tin(II) and silver ions. If tin(II) ions are included, additives which stabilize tin(II) ions and improve throwing power are also included. Either bath may be used first. The use of two separate coloring baths provides colored aluminum surfaces which have excellent resistance to corrosion. Workpieces with reddish-gold hues and darker tones can be produced.

Abstract: For the purification of heavy metal-containing wastewater, a process according to the invention deposits heavy metal deposits on a cathode or cathodes which are mechanically removed. For this purpose the invention provides an apparatus having a device for the mechanical removal of the heavy metal deposits on the cathode or cathodes.

Abstract: A system is provided for handling of watery, oily waste which constitutes a closed vessel divided into two chambers by a dividing wall, such that lower chamber portions are in fluid communication. The vessel contains an inlet for flowing fluid into the upper portion of one chamber, an upper outlet for the other chamber, an air passage connecting upper portions of the chambers and effective for maintaining normal liquid levels in the two chambers, a sensing device in the one chamber and a discharge conduit for the first chamber which is controlled selectively by the sensing device.

Abstract: A spin-on fluid filter of the type having a hollow, cylindrical filter element enclosed within an outer container and an end plate, is provided with a one-piece, combination anti-drainback and relief valve. The valve includes an axially movable cylindrical sleeve, one end thereof being disposed within the filter element, and the other end thereof normally engaging the end plate radially inwardly of the inlet ports and radially outwardly of the outlet port formed in the end plate. A resilient annular seal extends from the sleeve to normally engage the end plate radially outwardly of the inlet ports. A spring is disposed within the filter element for normally urging the cylindrical sleeve downwardly into engagement with the end plate. The diameters of the end portions of the spring are preferably smaller than the diameter of the central portion thereof.

Abstract: Headworks for preliminary treatment of wastewater in a sewage treatment plant provides for primary filtration of grit and other coarse debris, de-ragging in a flume which carries the water away from the filter, chemical addition in a chemical mixing tank and scum removal in a scum removal tank provided with a scum skimmer. The scum removal tank may also be provided with means for pre-aerating the wastewater, secondary grit removal means, secondary de-ragging means and a partial flume for flow measurement. A debris collection device in the form of a flexible fabric sock is also disclosed.

Abstract: The deaerator includes a chamber that includes vortex generators that centrifuge the oil/air to separate the components and the chamber may operate in all attitudes. In addition wake separators mounted in the inlet of the chamber remove a large percentage of the air from the oil prior to entering the chamber and reintroduce the separated air component in the air removal tube. A dam in the air removal tube is located downstream of the inlet of the wake separated air to assure no oil is extracted from the air tube leaving the chamber. The wake separator consists of one or more tubes extending transversely to the flow of the oil/air stream and the air is removed through rearwardly facing apertures formed in the tube(s).

Abstract: Apparatus and a method are disclosed for decontaminating water, using an ionizing reactor. Water contaminated by organic compounds is introduced into a chamber in which it is concurrently irradiated by microwave and an ultraviolet source to activate it by photolysis. The water is then introduced to a hydroxyl reactor chamber. An oxidizing reagent, such as hydrogen peroxide, is irradiated by subjecting it to the UV source. The activated water and irradiated oxidizing reagent are then vectored to a locus at which they are mixed under continuing UV radiation from the source. The apparatus and method may be incorporated into a water treatment system employing existing contaminant extraction techniques, such as immiscible fluids separation and turbo-aspirated sparging.