Abstract: Loose-fill insulating products may include mineral wool, in particular glass wool or rock wool, in the form of down, nodules, or flakes, which are obtainable by an aeration that allows the mineral wool to be expanded. The mass distribution of the agglomerates may be obtained by screening 2 to 5 g of insulating product using a vibrating sieve shaker with a stack of screens and a maximum amplitude of oscillation of 3 mm set to 1.5 to 2.5 mm, 1.8 to 2.2 mm, or 2 mm, for 5 minutes, satisfies a relationship (% agglomerates 6-13)?(% agglomerates<6)?5%, where (% agglomerates 6-13) is mass percentage of agglomerates passing through 6 mm and 13 mm screens, and (% agglomerates<6) is mass percentage of agglomerates passing through a 6 mm screen.

Abstract: A method for ecological filling with mixed coal gangue and fly ash includes the following steps: S1: construction of a double-impermeable base layer: leveling a pit or gully, laying a fly ash-based cementitious material, compacting and curing; spraying a layer of polymer waterproof coating on a surface of the fly ash-based cementitious material, and fully curing to obtain a double-impermeable protective structure; S2: three-dimensional layered filling: dumping coal gangue and fly ash in sequence on the double-impermeable protective structure formed in S1, where the coal gangue and the fly ash are three-dimensionally layered and well graded; the coal gangue is coal gangue after coal washing, which is used as an aggregate; the fly ash is used as a filler and cementitious material to achieve a compact filling structure; and S3: rolling: rolling by a roller after the three-dimensional layered filling.

Abstract: Methods and systems for preparing ore for precious metal extraction is provided. For example, a method comprises crushing ore; grinding the crushed ore; screening the ground ore to separate ore particles into a first group of large ore particles and a first group of small ore particles; crushing the first group of large ore particles; screening the crushed ore to separate into a second group of large ore particles and a second group of small ore particles; separating the second group of small ore particles from the screen into a third group of large particles and a third group of small particles; milling the third group of large ore particles; separating milled particles into a fourth group of large particles and a fourth group of small particles; and sending the third and fourth group of small particles for further metal extraction processing.

Abstract: An improved unbonded loosefill insulation material having a multiplicity of tufts and a plurality of voids between the tufts is provided. The tufts have an average major tuft dimension. The average major tuft dimension of the tufts of the improved unbonded loosefill insulation material is shorter than an average major tuft dimension of tufts of conventional unbonded loosefill insulation material, thereby providing the improved unbonded loosefill insulation material with a higher insulative value than conventional unbonded loosefill insulation material.

Abstract: The present invention resolves the problem by using a multilayer-structured carbon material, as a nonaqueous electrolytic solution secondary battery negative electrode, which satisfies the following (a) and (b): (a) (Void fraction calculated from DBP oil absorption)/(Void fraction calculated from tapping density) is less than 1.01; and (b) Surface oxygen content (O/C) determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 1.5 atomic % or more.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for separating a product comprising a super absorbent polymer, a fiber and a plastic to separate the product into components thereof, the method comprising adding water to the product, and pressing the product in order to separate the product into components comprising a plastics component and a super absorbent polymer and fiber component. Other methods of the present disclosure include a method for producing a reusable plastic, reusable paper fiber stream and a reusable super absorbent polymer from the treatment of a product comprising a super absorbent polymer, a fiber and a plastic. Still other embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for the treatment of wet super absorbent polymer, comprising salt assisted dehydration.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a water resistant aluminum pigment dispersion includes the steps of: (a) forming a composite pigment base by sequentially laminating a peeling resin layer and an aluminum layer on a sheet-shaped substrate; (b) forming a composite pigment by peeling the sheet-shaped substrate from the composite pigment base; and (c) forming an aluminum pigment dispersion by pulverizing the composite pigment, and in the method described above, at least one of the steps (b) and (c) is performed in an organic solvent to which a phosphorous surfactant is added.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a water resistant aluminum pigment dispersion includes the steps of: (a) forming a composite pigment base by sequentially laminating a peeling resin layer and an aluminum layer on a sheet-shaped substrate; (b) forming a composite pigment by peeling the sheet-shaped substrate from the composite pigment base; and (c) forming an aluminum pigment dispersion by pulverizing the composite pigment, and in the method described above, at least one of the steps (b) and (c) is performed in an organic solvent to which a phosphorous surfactant is added.

Abstract: A first rigid body has a horizontal surface on which a composite is to be placed and a non-horizontal surface on which the composite is not to be placed, with the horizontal surface and the non-horizontal surface forming a continuous horizontal linear edge. The continuous horizontal linear edge has a first portion, which is an edge of the non-horizontal surface, and a second portion, which is an edge of the horizontal surface, and the composite has a first region provided with a first member and a second region provided without the first member. While the composite is placed so that the first portion corresponds to the first region or the first region and a part of the second region and that the second portion corresponds to the remaining second region, the composite is separated by moving down a second rigid body from above the substrate.

Abstract: New glass fibers having an average length of about 100 to 400 &mgr;m and an apparent density of about 1 to 0.2 g/cm3 are produced by spinning glass fibers, comprising spinning glass fibers into bundles, cooling with liquid to form wet bundles, directly cutting such bundles in the wet state, without previous drying, grinding said bundles to milled glass fibers in a high-efficiency mixer with the addition of a liquid, and then drying. The fibers are especially suited for filling polyurethanes by the PUR-RIM process.

Abstract: A method and product to replace asbestos in brake pads and other molded friction materials. Conductive fibers and non-conductive fibers, both of small diameter and an average length less than two inches (5 cm), are mixed together in predetermined ratio to facilitate uniform suspension of friction materials in a moldable mixture. Steel, copper, or brass are preferred for the conductive fibers; aramid and acrylic resins are preferred for the non-conductive fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package of paper or paperboard having a thin extruded polyethylene coating, which is degradable in a compost. Further, the invention also relates to a method of disposing of such a package by placing the package, with or without compostable contents, in a compost, and use of such a package for storage and transport of compostable waste, such as domestic waste.

Abstract: A superior grade of flake mica product may be produced by applying shear forces to sedimentary mica to delaminate it into flakes. Shear forces are applied by rotating a plurality of arcuate blades within a confined cylindrical chamber containing the mica, such that the mica is forced between an outer portion of each blade and the chamber. Each one of the arcuate blades is curved to define an end portion that is spaced from, and substantially concentric with, a portion of the cylindrical chamber.

Abstract: Sedimentary mica flakes are produced having a bulk density of between about five and one-half pounds per cubic feet and eight pounds per cubic feet (5.5-11 lbs/ft.sup.3), a high aspect ratio, and a G.E. brightness between about seventy-five and ninety (75-90). Operations include applying shear forces to delaminate the mica into flakes. Shear forces are applied by rotating a plurality of arcuate blades within a confined chamber containing the mica, such that the mica is forced between an outer portion of each blade and said chamber. The resulting delaminated mica flakes may be dried and classified.

Abstract: A kaolin clay slurry having a reduced viscosity is manufactured by a process which comprises the sequential steps of mechanically working an undispersed crude kaolin clay material having a solids content of at least about 65 percent, by weight, under conditions which insure that the kaolin clay material will be subjected to an energy level of at least 10 horsepower-hours per ton of dry kaolin clay material and then subjecting the mechanically worked kaolin clay material to centrifugation to substantially remove any particles having a diameter less than about 0.2 microns.

Abstract: A method for making a filter aid for tangled short-length ceramic fibers having a bulk density in the range of about 0.02-0.18 g/cm.sup.3 includes cutting long ceramic fibers in water, dehydrating, forming small masses, and then heating to provide constant weight masses.

Abstract: A vermiculite composition capable of exhibiting a high degree of volume increase upon subjection to thermal exfoliation composed of vermiculite mineralogical species having specific gravity of from 2.5 g/cm.sup.3 to 2.9 g/cm.sup.3. Further, intumescent sheets formed with said vermiculite composition exhibit low initial expansion temperature and very high maximum expansion properties.

Abstract: A mica plate delaminator has a delaminating cylindrical chamber with a flat disk mounted on a drive shaft at a 65 degree angle to the shaft. A screw feeder feeds material from a hopper into the delaminating chamber and the disc is rotated at 600-1200 rpm to force the mica back and forth over itself and the clearance between the disc and the housing to a discharge, delaminating the mica plates to small flakes.

Abstract: A method of controlling hazardous particulate material during the demolition of buildings containing such material in the form of a friable layer of paint applied to the surfaces thereof. The method includes coating the friable layer with a water-based, pressure-sensitive adhesive which penetrates into the friable layer and bonds with the hazardous material contained therein forming a substantially homogeneous mass which is non-friable. Subsequently, the building is demolished without removing the hazardous material, and the remains of the building are disposed of in any conventional landfill not restricted to hazardous material disposal.

Abstract: A mica plate delaminator has a delaminating cylindrical chamber with a flat disk mounted on a drive shaft at a 65 degree angle to the shaft. A screw feeder feeds material from a hopper into the delaminating chamber and the disc is rotated at 600-1200 rpm to force the mica back and forth over itself and the clearance between the disc and the housing to a discharge, delaminating the mica plates to small flakes.

Abstract: A nodulizing machine for use in an apparatus for making loose fill insulation from mineral fibers comprises an input portal, a conduit containing a plurality of blades and an output portal. Apparatus for making loose fill insulation from mineral fibers comprises a duct extending from a source of the mineral fibers to the nodulizing machine of the present invention. The apparatus includes flow rate control means to control the flow rate of air and mineral fibers in the apparatus. A process for making loose fill insulation from mineral fibers in association with the apparatus of the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for pulverizing a material comprises having the material packed into an ice tube and frozen to form a composite ice pillar. The pillar is ground from one end thereof on a grinder. The outer tube serves to prevent the material from being scattered prematurely before being sufficiently pulverized. This method assures pulverization to a fine powder, at one operation, and a low cost.

Abstract: An insulation suitable for application to building spaces by pneumatic devices comprising a multitude of small pieces of low density fibrous material, the fibrous pieces being uniformly sized and having a hexahedral configuration.

Abstract: A composite sheet comprising a fiber base and a binder, wherein said binder is broken into small fragments which adhere to the fibers, but at least some not to each other.Said composite sheet is produced by a method comprising the step of (a) applying a binder to a fiber base and (b) directing a fluid jet stream to the fiber base during or after coagulation of the binder applied thereto.The composite sheet of this invention is very soft and has considerable strength, because the fluid jet breaks weak portions of the binder only to divide the binder into small fragments, without breaking the tougher portions of the binder which mainly contribute to the strength of the leather.

Abstract: An abandoned or inactive portion of an asbestos open pit or underground shaft mine is used to permanently bury asbestos waste material produced from asbestos mining, asbestos processing and building demolition or renovation. The asbestos waste material is deposited in the mine, preferrably, in sealed containers and covered with tailings or non-asbestos material, such as soil or the like. As the asbestos waste material is deposited in the mine, it is covered with a layer of tailings or non-asbestos material within any twenty-four hour period. This procedure is repeated until the mine if filled and ultimately covered with a layer of non-asbestos material. A layer of vegetation is then planted on top of the former mine site.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for the preparation of a mix composed of mineral fibers and of inorganic hydraulic binders in particle or liquid form. A bale of fibers is continuously defibrated. The fibers are continuously conveyed to the input end of a screw type conveyor-mixer. Binders are continuously added to the fibers during their travel. The resulting mix is discharged at the outlet end of the screw type conveyor-mixer.

Abstract: A process of recovering asbestos fibre from asbestos-bearing material comprising a first stage of preparing a fibre concentrate by the steps of comminution, classification and spiral concentration and a second stage of liberating and recovering fibre, wherein in the second stage there is a separation by means of a hydrocyclone into a well-opened fraction and a poorly opened fraction, and wherein the asbestos-bearing material is substantially moist throughout the process.

Abstract: A method of upgrading crude sodium bentonite to improve its fluid loss properties, comprises subjecting the bentonite to shearing forces that are sufficient to increase the methylene blue uptake by the bentonite, and then drying and pulverizing the bentonite. The shearing forces are applied to the bentonite by extruding the bentonite while it has a moisture content between about 20 and 40 wt. %.

Abstract: An insulation suitable for application to building spaces by pneumatic devices comprising a multitude of small pieces of low density fibrous material, the fibrous pieces being uniformly sized and having a hexahedral configuration.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for producing blowing wool from bonded glass fibre material are disclosed in which the glass fibre material is conveyed and cut into strips. These strips are then transversely cut to produce individual cut pieces of the glass fibre material, which are then delaminated in an air stream to produce a blowing wool.

Abstract: A breaking machine having a disintegrator module, storage shaft, and a regulating shaft. Fibers are fed into a disintegrator module of the breaking machine and are thereafter led into a storage shaft. At this point, the fibers are alternatively exited from the machine or fowarded to a regulating shaft for recycling to the disintegrator module. The cycle may be reproduced several times and is automatically controlled by a control panel where preselected digital values are set to control the operation and cycling of the machine.

Abstract: Mica flakes are disintegrated to mica scales having a diameter of 10 mm or less and a ratio of diameter/thickness of 100-1000 by using an apparatus and a method comprising bringing about coarse size reduction followed by size reduction of the mica flakes by high-pressure jets of water, if desired together with high-pressure jets of gas, separating mica scales from mica flakes by vertical classification followed by horizontal classification, and taking out the mica scales as a slurry while recycling nondisintegrated mica flakes to size reduction. The slurry of mica scales is used for making mica paper.

Abstract: Minerals, which when mined are recovered in plate-shaped form, such as vermiculite, are efficiently concentrated in a process wherein the mined ore is passed over a series of revolving spaced rolls. Various preferred aspects of the process such as the use of rubber covered rolls, rolls having different spacing therebetween, etc., are also described.

Abstract: Method of removing coarse materials and chemical and mineral impurities from clay in order to produce a purified high solids suspension of said clay which method involves mixing a crude clay with water and a dispersing agent to form a high solids slurry; subjecting said slurry to intense centrifugal forces for a short period of time; separating said coarse material and said chemical and mineral impurities; and recovering the suspended clay as a fine fraction having a reduced content of coarse material and impurities.