Abstract: Disclosed are neutral blue zirconium-vanadium pigments which do not display the disadvantages of previously known generic pigments, namely the high green component and the low color intensity and insufficient reproducibility in the case of neutral blue pigments. The neutral blue pigments with a rather high color intensity and good reproducibility are doped in the host lattice with phosphorus in addition to vanadium and are characterized by their color values in the CIE L*a*b* system. In order to produce such pigments, a zirconium-free mixture of powdery ZrO.sub.2, an SiO.sub.2 source, a vanadium compound and a phosphorus compound with an atomic ratio of Zr:Si:V:P=1:(0.95-1.10):(0.05-0.20):(0.005-0.03) as well as of a fluoride mineralizer is annealed after intensive grinding at 700.degree. to 900.degree. C.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of mixed metal oxide crystalline powders comprises the steps of preparing a raw material mixture containing at least two different metal cations; adding a template material to the mixture and blending it therewith; initiating formation of a mixed metal oxide by calcination of the mixture and the template material, whereby particles of the mixed metal oxides are formed; and thereafter recovering the mixed metal oxide particles. Mixed metal oxide crystalline powders comprise a template material; and metal oxides which form pigment classes of material containing the template material, the pigment classes being selected from the group consisting of borate, garnet, olivine, phenacite, phosphate, priderite, pyrochlore, sphene, spinel and zircon, as well as perovskite crystal classes of material containing the template, all of which have a uniform particle morphology and particle size ranging between about 0.2 to 100.mu. with minimal comminution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a weather-resistant, pearlescent pigment which comprises mica flakes coated with a metal oxide as base material, (a) hydrated zirconium oxide formed by hydrolysis of a zirconyl compound in the presence of a hypophosphite, and (b) a hydrated metal oxide (or oxides) formed by hydrolysis of a water-soluble compound (or compounds) of at least one member selected from the group consisting of cobalt, manganese and cerium, said components (a) and (b) being deposited on the surface of said base material.

Abstract: A stable basic zirconia sol can be prepared by adding to an acidic aqueous zirconia sol a dispersion stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble organic acid having a hydroxyl group and a water-soluble organic compound having at least two hydroxyl groups, and thereafter adjusting the sol with a basic compound to pH 6 to 14.

Abstract: Gray-black inclusion pigments are made using zirconium silicate as the encasing substance and carbon black particles as the inclusion phase by annealing a mixture of zirconium dioxide, a source for silicon dioxide, carbon black and mineralizers under reducing conditions at 900.degree.-1400.degree. C. The process uses zeolites with an SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 molar ratio of more than 4, preferably more than 10, as the SiO.sub.2 source. The depth of the color can be increased by also using an adhesion agent, especially silicon oil. The use of the zeolites facilities the employment of different zirconium dioxide qualities and permits the production of pigments with higher carbon black inclusion rates.

Abstract: Titanium dioxide pigment prepared by the high pressure (e.g., 10-200 PSIG) oxidation of TiCl.sub.4 vapor is improved with respect to carbon black undertone, specific surface area, and gloss properties by the addition of a nucleant consisting essentially of a cesium substance which is present in the amount of about 8-2,000 parts per million, based on the weight of the TiO.sub.2. The foregoing process is also used wherein the residence time of the reactants in the mixing zone of the reactor is about 1-16 milliseconds.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition is provided which reflects light, especially UV radiation, and can be colored as desired. It is prepared from a synthetic resin dispersion and inorganic pigments having a particle size ranging between 7 and 10 nm, with the exception of carbon black.

Abstract: An aqueous sol of colloidal particles of tungstic oxide (WO.sub.3)-stannic oxide (SnO.sub.2) composite having a particle size of from 2 to 7 millimicrons is prepared by blending an aqueous solution of tungstic acid and an aqueous solution of an stannate in a weight ratio of from 0.5 to 100 as WO.sub.3 /SnO.sub.2. Where the WO.sub.3 -SnO.sub.2 composite sol in an amount of from 2 to 100 parts by weight as the total of WO.sub.3 and SnO.sub.2 is blended with a sol of a 3- to 5 valent metal oxide having a particle size of from 4 to 50 millimicrons in an amount of 100 parts by weight as the metal oxide, a modified metal oxide sol of colloidal particles having a size of 4.5 to 60 millimicrons as surface-coated with the tungstic oxide (WO.sub.3)-stannic oxide (SnO.sub.5) composite colloidal particles is prepared.

Abstract: A pigment consisting of a polyvalent metal salt of an amidosulfonic acid represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group each having 7 to 21 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group;X represents an ethylene group, a propylene group or a ##STR2## M represents a polyvalent metal atom; m represents the valence of M: andn is an integer of from 1 to 4; anda pigment consisting of a polyvalent metal salt of an acylated amino acid represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR3## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl group each having 7 to 21 carbon atoms;y represents a number selected from among 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11;M represents a polyvalent metal atom;m represents the valence of M: andn is an integer of from 1 to 4;as well as cosmetic compositions containing these pigments are disclosed.

Abstract: The solar heat-shielding paint composition of the present invention contains a solar heat-shielding pigment having a grain size of 50 .mu.m or less in a proportion of from 2 to 60% by weight of the solid content of the composition as a part or all of the pigment. The solar heat-shielding paint-coated structure having an outermost overcoat layer made of the said paint composition on the structure base displays an excellent solar heat-shielding effect and has a long-time durability with no problem of environmental pollution. The overcoat may be colored in any desired color to give a beautiful outward appearance. The coated structure is extremely useful as an outdoor structure, for example, marine structures such as decks or tanks of ships, as well as land structures such as architectures of petroleum tanks, houses, buildings, storehouses or gymnasia, and cars, tank lorries and refrigerator containers.

Abstract: An aqueous sol of colloidal particles of tungstic oxide (WO.sub.3)-stannic oxide (SnO.sub.2) composite having a particle size of from 2 to 7 millimicrons is prepared by blending an aqueous solution of tungstic acid and an aqueous solution of a stannate in a weight ratio of from 0.5 to 100 as WO.sub.3 /SnO.sub.2. Where the WO.sub.3 --SnO.sub.2 composite sol in an amount of from 2 to 100 parts by weight as the total of WO.sub.3 and SnO.sub.2 is blended with a sol of a 3- to 5 valent metal oxide having a particle size of from 4 to 50 millimicrons in an amount of 100 parts by weight as the metal oxide, a modified metal oxide sol collidal particles having a size of 4.5 to 60 millimicrons as surface-coated with the tungstic oxide (WO.sub.3)-stannic oxide (SnO.sub.5) composite colloidal particles is prepared.

Abstract: Novel Pigmentary colorants, well adapted for the production of electrostatic developer powders and dentifrices, are comprised of coprecipitated/crystallized mineral oxide particulates and at least one dye. The at least one dye is at least partly physically confined within a matrix of the mineral oxide.

Abstract: Stable metal oxide sols comprising an anhydrous alcohol having metal oxide particles colloidally dispersed therein is disclosed. This sol composition is formed by the hydrolysis of a metal alkoxide to form metal oxide particles, removal of the particles from the resulting mother liquor from such a reaction, and the redispersing of the metal oxide powders in an anhydrous alcohol solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to new brown to gray inclusion pigments, based on zirconium silicate as casing substance, which are characterized in that they contain mixed crystals of the type (Fe.sub.1-x Mn.sub.x).sub.2 O.sub.3, in which x stands for a number in the range from 0.05 to 0.60, as colored compounds. The production takes place by means of annealing a mixture of SiO.sub.2 and ZrO.sub.2, or of precursors, in the presence of iron compounds and manganese compounds, in an Fe/Mn atomic ratio of 90:10 to 20:80, and mineralizers at 750.degree. to 1200.degree. C. The brown pigments are formed especially at temperatures of 850.degree. to 1000.degree. C. and if x is between 0.05 and 0.20. The gray pigments are formed especially at 1050.degree. to 1200.degree. C. and if x is 0.30 to 0.60.

Abstract: Beige-brown encapsulated pigments are obtained by means of the encapsulation of iron titanates of the formula Fe.sub.2 TiO.sub.5 in zirconium silicate crystals. The production takes place by calcining a mixture of zirconium oxide with a particle size distribution of .ltoreq.5 .mu.m and specific surfaces of .gtoreq.4 m.sup.2 /g, silicon dioxide and iron oxides and titanium oxides or oxide-forming Fe compounds and Ti compounds in the presence of mineralizers under oxidizing conditions at 800.degree. to 1300.degree. C.

Abstract: Gray-black pigments are prepared by encapsulating iron titanates of formula FeTiO.sub.3 in zirconium silicate crystals. Manufacture is by calcining a mixture of zirconium oxide having a particle size distribution of 6 to 10 .mu.m and a specific surface area of 2 to 5.2 m.sup.2 /g, silicon dioxide and iron and titanium oxides or Fe and Ti compounds forming oxides in the presence of mineralizers under oxidizing conditions at 800 to 1300.degree. C. Finely divided FeTiO.sub.3 can also be used.

Abstract: A heat-resistant pigment can be produced by forming a dense and uniform coating on the surface of the pigment by contacting a hydrophilic pigment with a metal oxide in at least partly water-miscible solvent.

Abstract: The grayish-black encapsulated pigments contain carbon black particles with specific surface areas of 10 to 1000 m.sup.2 /g (BET) encapsulated in colorless crystals of zirconium silicate. In order to produce the pigments, mixtures of zirconium oxide with a particle size distribution (D50 values) between 7 and 10 .mu.m and a spec. surface between 2 and 4 m.sup.2 /g, silicon oxide, carbon black and mineralizers are heated under reducing conditions to 900.degree. to 1400.degree. C. and calcined for 0.5 to 8 hours and recalcined under oxidizing conditions to remove the non-included carbon black. The encapsulated pigments of the invention are suitable for the pigmented coloration of glazes.

Abstract: Zirconyl phosphate ceramics having high strength and high heat shock resistance, which consist essentially of at least 99% by weight of zirconyl phosphate, zirconium phosphates or both and no other phase material in quantities of more than 1% by weight are useful in ceramic filters and ceramic internal combustion engine parts and are prepared by mixing zirconyl phosphate or substances which form zirconyl phosphate with an antimony compound, moulding the resulting mixture and then sintering the moulded mixture at temperatures of 1200.degree. to 1700.degree. C.

Abstract: In the method for making a reflective coating at the ends of the discharge essel of a high-pressure discharge lamp, the suspension for making the coating includes from 0.5 to 5% by weight of a highly dispersed pyrogenic silicic acid - aluminum oxide mixture, 0 to 5% by weight of acetic acid, 0 to 1% by weight of boric acid, 24 to 55% by weight of water, and zirconium oxide to make up 100% by weight. By using the novel suspension, the previously required process steps of baking and white-burning can be omitted.

Abstract: Magnetic inks useful for the production of magnetic recording products are disclosed. The present magnetic inks contain ferromagnetic barium ferrite particles dispersed in a flexible polymer medium.

Abstract: Aqueous coating of copy paper based on a porous inorganic matrix, an elastifying organic polymer and the color paste included in the pores. The inorganic matrix comprises a Zr.sup.4+ polycondensate or Zr/Al mixed oxide gel, which is preferably elastified by addition of alkali-soluble polyacrylates or poly(vinyl acetates) or water-soluble poly(vinyl alcohols) and contains the color paste included in the pores. For production, an aqueous solution or dispersion of the polymer is initially introduced, adjusted to a pH of from 8 to 9 by adding ammonia, and the color paste and an aqueous solution of the Zr compound are subsequently admixed. The coating composition is applied to a backing material and dried in a known manner.

Abstract: A heat-resistant pigment can be produced by forming a dense and uniform coating on the surface of the pigment by contacting said pigment with a metal alkoxide diluted with a water-miscible or semi-water-miscible solvent.

Abstract: Encapsulation pigments comprising chromophoric particles embedded in glaze-stable casings are prepared by means of calcination from the appropriate initial products. High yields and strong color intensities are obtained if the chromophoric substance or its initial compounds are bound in and/or to a zeolite and are calcined in this form with the remaining constituents.

Abstract: A process for the production of a water-resistant nacreous pigment, comprising hydrolyzing a zirconium or zirconyl compound, in the presence of a hypophosphite and in the presence of a metal oxide-coated mica flake pigment, whereby a hydrated zirconium oxide is deposited onto the surface of the metal oxide-coated mica flake, and a nacreous pigment comprising metal oxide-coated mica flakes coated with hydrated zirconium oxide.

Abstract: The invention concerns processes for the preparation of zirconium compositions which on calcination form zirconia. The zirconium compositions are prepared by the addition of an ammonia source to an aqueous zirconium sulfate solution to give a solution pH in the range of from 0.1 to 2.5 and preferably 1.0 to 2.0. The zirconium composition precipitated from solution appears crystalline, is readily collected by filtration and has low levels of metallic impurities. Therefore, the process of the invention may be used to advantage in the purification zirconium compounds.The invention also includes the zirconium compositions and processes for the purification of zirconium compounds including zirconia.

Abstract: A method of preventing glaze defects occurring when using pigments which are provided by inclusion in zirconium silicate (zircon) comprises the incorporation into the glaze composition of an additive which is zirconium oxide, zirconium silicate, arsenic trioxide, antimony trioxide, ceric oxide, or a mixture thereof, or a precursor therefor in an amount sufficient to reduce or prevent glaze defects.

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation resistant coating is disclosed comprising cerium oxide in an inorganic oxide matrix formed by the hydrolysis and condensation of an alkoxysilane and/or other metal alkoxide.

Abstract: A water-insoluble pigment comprising a complex of an inorganic water-insoluble anion exchange material and a water-soluble dye is disclosed. The anion exchange material may be represented by the general formula:[M.sub.1-x.sup.a Q.sub.x.sup.a+1 O.sub.y (OH).sub.z ](A.sup.-1).sub.d (A.sup.-2).sub.e (A.sup.-3).sub.f (A.sup.-4).sub.g.nH.sub.2 Owherein M is a metal element or elements each with a positive valence of a; Q is a metal element or elements each with a positive valence of a+1; a is 2, 3, 4 or 5; A.sup.-1, A.sup.-2, A.sup.-3, and A.sup.-4 are each one or more exchangeable anions each having a negative valence of 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively; x is 0<x.ltoreq.0.5; and n, y, z, d, e, f, and g are real numbers greater than or equal to zero and satisfy the following:2y+z=a0<d+2e+3f+4g.ltoreq.x0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.10provided that when y=0, a is not equal to 2.