Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting stress corrosion cracking occurring on steam generator tubes in the secondary side of nuclear power plants and an inhibitor therefor. The method comprises supplying lanthanum boride as an inhibitor for stress corrosion cracking into the secondary feed water of the nuclear power plants. The method according to the present invention improves the resistance of stress corrosion cracking ten times or higher than no inhibitor, and five times or higher than the conventional inhibitor. In particular, the method according to the present invention shows a superior inhibiting effect in the lead-contaminated environment such that the complete inhibition of stress corrosion cracking can be achieved. As thus, the method can reduce the unexpected stop of operating nuclear power plants caused by the stress corrosion cracking on steam generator tubes, thereby reducing the cost required for maintaining and repairing the tubes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water treatment chemical formulations, and more particularly to chemical formulations used to treat water containing halogens as a sanitizing agent. The water treatment chemical formulations contain cyanuric acid and an alkali metal molybdate or silicate as an anticorrosion agent.

Abstract: Ex-vivo isolated human CD25+CD4+ T regulatory cells, CD25+CD4+ Tr cell clones derived therefrom, a method of isolating clones and the use of ex-vivo isolated human CD25+CD4+ Tr cells or cell-clones as immunomodulators, immunosuppressive agents or for the identification of molecules that modulate the immune response.

Abstract: A biodegradable polymer (“biopolyrner) filled with more than 5 wt %, and up to about 35 wt % of an inert particulate filler so as to have a WVTR in the range from at least twice to about 50 times greater than that of low density PE having a melt flow index of 1 g/10 min, each of the same thickness, is more effective to protect metal parts against corrosion than “neat” or unfilled biopolymer. Moreover a cross-section of the filled biopolymer 0.025 mm thick, is substantially transparent if the neat biopolymer is transparent. The improvement in corrosion protection is obtained without decreasing the tensile strength of the film below a critical tensile strength of 2000 psi in either the machine or transverse direction, preferably in both directions, due to the uniformity of the dispersed particles in the filled biopolymer. Such uniformity is obtained because the ingredients in the biopolymer are essentially anhydrous.

Abstract: Corrosion and gas hydrate inhibitors having improved water solubility and increased biodegradability

Abstract: A coolant in a state of solution in which a water-soluble substance is dissolved is further included a sodium nitrite as additive by an amount of not less than 0.345 weight % for preventing crevice corrosion from causing particularly to a machining device such as machining center.

Abstract: A dual purpose corrosion inhibitor and penetrant composition sensitive to radiography interrogation is provided. The corrosion inhibitor mitigates or eliminates corrosion on the surface of a substrate upon which the corrosion inhibitor is applied. In addition, the corrosion inhibitor provides for the attenuation of a signal used during radiography interrogation thereby providing for detection of anomalies on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An aqueous acidic solution for forming a rare earth element containing conversion coating on the surface of a metal, said solution being chromate-free and including effective quantities of at least one rare earth element (as herein defined) containing species, an oxidant and at least one accelerator, comprising a metal selected from Groups VA and VIA of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: A fire protection water sprinkler system, comprising at least one metal tube to carry water within the system, the metal tube having a coating on its interior surface comprising a quaternary ammonium salt in combination with a filming amine(s) and/or a synthetic oil.

Abstract: An aqueous acidic solution for forming a conversion coating on the surface of a metallic material, said solution containing at least one rare earth element (as herein defined) containing species, an accelerator additive selected from the group consisting of metals of Group IB, IIB, IVA, VA, VIA and VIII of the Periodic Table, a peroxidic species and at least one acid selected from the group of mineral acids, carboxylic acids, sulphonic acids and phosphonic acids, wherein said solution contains no more than 20 mg/liter each of fluoride and of phosphate, and the solution is essentially free of chromate.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for pretreating and depositing a coating on metal substrates is provided. The coating composition includes from about 1,500 to about 55,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a Group IIA dissolved metal ion, from about 100 to about 200,000 ppm based on the aqueous composition of a dissolved complex metal fluoride ion wherein the metal atom is selected from Group IIIA, Group IVA, Group IVB metals, Group VA, Group VB metals; and water. The composition is substantially free of Group IIA metal fluoride precipitate. This is desirably achieved by including in the aqueous composition a complex metal salt which is different than the salt associated with the complex metal fluoride ion, with the complex metal salt being capable of complexing free fluoride ions to prevent a precipitation reaction with the Group IIA metal ion. A method of preparing such an aqueous coating composition is further provided.

Abstract: A corrosion-inhibiting pigment comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer combinded to form a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, terbium, praseodymium, or a combination thereof, and at least one rare earth element is in the tetravalent oxidation state. An inorganic or organic material is used to stabilize the tetravalent rare earth ion to form a compound that is sparingly soluble in water. Specific stabilizers are chosen to control the release rate of tetravalent cerium, terbium, or praseodymium during exposure to water and to tailor the compatibility of the powder when used as a pigment in a chosen binder system. Stabilizers may also modify the processing and handling characteristics of the formed powders. Many rare earth-valence stabilizer combinations are presented that can equal the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems.

Abstract: A chromium-free corrosion inhibiting coating composition, which does not utilize harmful chromium compounds and can be used for corrosion inhibition of a metal surface, comprising a slurry mixture in which coated aluminum fine powder treated with a hydrophilic coupling agent is suspended in an acidic phosphate bonding solution and which can be stored in a refrigerator, is disclosed. A titanium-coupling agent is preferable to use as the coupling agent, which treats a surface of the aluminum fine powder. In this aqueous chromium-free corrosion inhibiting coating composition, 25 to 40% by weight of the aluminum fine powder a surface of which is treated with the coupling agent is suspended in the acidic phosphate bonding solution.

Abstract: In general, this invention relates to supplemental coolant additive for use in cooling systems, for example, in diesel engine cooling systems. The supplemental coolant additive includes a C4-C6 dicarboxylic acid, preferably adipic acid, and optionally a C9-C12 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid an aromatic monocarboxylic acid, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and salts of these acids. The supplemental coolant additive also can include a variety of other additives including molybdate salts, nitrate salts, nitrite salts, silicate salts and buffering agents. The supplemental coolant additive is preferably provided as a solid additive or a liquid concentrate. The supplemental coolant additive is preferably added to the liquid coolant over time to provide increased coolant life. Further the supplemental coolant additive provides enhanced anti-corrosion protection in cooling systems that include hard water.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor is described which includes several supramolecular oxo-anion compositions useful for preventing the propagation of pit corrosion on aluminum and aluminum alloys. The oxo-anion compositions preferably include soluble polymeric oxidic acids comprising combinations of molybdenum, phosphorous, tungsten, and silicon. These compositions are useful as corrosion inhibitors in high-moisture, corrosive environments, such as radiators and cooling systems. For low-moisture environments, these oxo-anion compositions can be reacted with a counter-ion, such as various metals, including, but not limited to the rear earth metals, to form a soluble salt. The salt can then be adsorbed onto a carrier, such as paint pigments, which can then be applied to the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum alloys. These surface adsorbates then become sparingly soluble and are gradually released over time in the presence of an aqueous corrosive agent so as to prevent propagation of pit corrosion.

Abstract: Modern techniques for manufacturing paper using mechanical wood pulp has lead to a persistent over-acidification of printed manner, and threatens to permanently destroy the same. This over-acidification can be neutralized by using an alkaline active substance whose main component is a salt having a relatively low water affinity. An alkaline deposit can be deposited on the paper by also using said alkaline active substance. A device suited for deacidification using this active substance comprises a case (10) which can be closed. Printed matter which can be fanned out in a stand (1) is treated in said case. The printed matter is treated by introducing the powdered active substance via a screw conveyor (32) into an air stream circulated by a fan (19a), whereby the printed matter is leafed through in order to expose it to the active substance.

Abstract: Rinsing or sealing solutions comprising a rare earth element and a valence stabilizer for barrier films. The treated films contain a rare earth/valence stabilizer complex. The rare earth element is selected from cerium, praseodymium, terbium, or combinations thereof, and at least one rare earth element is in the tetravalent oxidation state. The rinsing or sealing solution may also contain an optional preparative or solubility control agent. The oxidized rare earth element is present in the coating in a “sparingly soluble” form. The valence stabilizers can be either inorganic or organic in nature. A number of rare earth/valence stabilizer combinations that match the performance of conventional hexavalent chromium systems are presented.

Abstract: Corrosion protection of magnesium and aluminum alloys in engine coolants and heat-exchange fluids is achieved by the use of a select group of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylate acids or the alkaline metal, ammonium or amine salts thereof in combination with a fluoride and/or a fluorocarboxylic acid or salt thereof. These compositions have been found to significantly improve the high temperature magnesium corrosion protection properties of coolants, and are of use in automobile engine coolant systems.

Abstract: The invention provides for improvements in composition and methods for the preservation of cellulosic materials through use of solutions comprising organic multi-valent metal carbonates, C1-C4 alcohol having a moisture content of less than 100 ppm, and 86-99 weight percent of a solvent having a moisture content of less than 100 ppm.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes and compositions of solutions for chromate-replacement coatings for aluminum and aluminum alloys. A preferred method includes forming a boehmite coating layer that includes Al (III) ions on an aluminum surface, and applying an ionic conversion coating solution to the coating layer. The ionic conversion coating solution comprises hexavalent and trivalent ions. The trivalent ions are selected from the group consisting of Ce, Ga, Mn, Sc, Ti, Te and V. The hexavalent ions are selected from the group consisting of Mn, Mo, Se and W. It is contended that the resulting coatings provide corrosion resistance and self-healing effect in any defects present in the coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water treatment chemical formulations, and more particularly to chemical formulations used to treat water containing halogens as a sanitizing agent. The water treatment chemical formulations contain cyanuric acid and an alkali metal molybdate or silicate as an anticorrosion agent.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor for use with Urea Ammonium Nitrate solutions is disclosed, comprising a blend of molybdate and one or more of the inorganic phosphates (including phosphates, polyphosphates, and pyrophosphates) and organic phosphates or phosphonates. Inorganic phosphates include, but are not limited to, SHMP (Sodium Hexametaphosphate) and TKPP (Tetra-Potassium Pyrophosphate). There are numerous other inorganic phosphates that will also serve as suitable secondary inhibitors. Organic phosphates or phosphonates include, but are not limited to, HEDP (1-Hydroxyethylidine-1,1-diphosphonic acid; also known as ethanol diphosphonate, acetodiphosphonic acid, or etidronic acid), ATMP or AMP (aminotri(methylenephosphonic acid)), PBTC (Phosphonobutane tricarboxylic acid), DETPMP (Diethylenetriaminepenta(methylene phosphonic acid)), and HPA (hydroxyphosphono acetic acid). There are numerous other organic phosphates and phosphonates that will also serve as suitable secondary inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to corrosion inhibiting formulas. More particularly, in one embodiment the present invention relates to corrosion inhibiting formulas which comprise a mixture of: (i) at least one volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI); (ii) at least one antioxidant; (iii) at least one alkali or alkaline-earth metal silicate or oxide; and (iv) fumed silica. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to corrosion inhibiting formulas which comprise a mixture of: (i) at least one volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI); (ii) at least one antioxidant; (iii) at least one alkali or alkaline-earth metal silicate or oxide; (iv) fumed silica; and (v) at least one chemically active compound. Both of the mixtures described above can further include additional additives. In yet another embodiment, the corrosion inhibiting formulas according to the present invention can be placed in any suitable polymer film and/or polymer article.

Abstract: The present invention describes an innovative means of inhibiting corrosion of metals which experience active-passive transition in contact with an electrolyte. This invention incorporates hydrogen peroxide and/or peroxycarboxylic acids or their constituents to inhibit corrosion by inducing passivation of the metal. Application of this technology reduces the potential for fouling, scaling and deposition as well as outperforming existing methods of corrosion control in these applications.

Abstract: A scaled and corrosion inhibitor for the use in the treatment of water comprises at least one oxyalkylene unit and at least one phosphonate unit (e.g. a unit derived from a mono- or di-phosphonic acid such as VPA or VDPA). Inhibitors according to the present invention have been found to exhibit both scale-inhibiting and corrosion-inhibiting properties, especially in the treatment of cooling water and water used in oilfield applications.

Abstract: A composition providing thermal, corrosion, and oxidation protection at high temperatures is based on a synthetic aluminum phosphate, in which the molar content of aluminum is greater than phosphorous. The composition is annealed and is metastable at temperatures up to 1400° C.

Abstract: Potassium monofluorophosphate is found to be superior to sodium monofluorophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor for steel reinforcement members in reinforced concrete; conveniently the potassium monofluorophosphate in aqueous solution is contacted with a surface of the reinforced concrete to facilitate penetration of the potassium monofluorophosphate into the concrete.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting corrosion in aqueous systems comprising adding to the system a composition comprising mono, bis and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid adducts and a method of preparing a composition comprising mono, bis and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid adducts comprising adding hypophosphite to fumaric acid slurry or solution in water to create a reaction mixture; and effecting a reaction by introducing a free radical initiator to the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A plating solution containing zinc, an electrically conductive salt, an adsorbent, and at least one of mono- to hexavalent metal ions. A treatment using either a solution which contains, all per liter, 2-60 g Zn, 40-300 g caustic alkali, 0.01-50 g adsorbent, 0.002-10 g Fe, 0.002-10 g Co, 0.05-30 g Mn, 0.001-2 g Cu, 0.005-10 g Ni, 0.002-3 g of at least one chosen from among Mo, W, V, Ti, Al, Ca, Ba, and Sn, and 0.01-30 g aliphatic amine or aliphatic amine polymer or a solution which contains, all per liter, 2-40 g Zn, 40-170 g caustic alkali, 0.01-50 g adsorbent, either 0.001-3 g Fe and 0.001-3 g Co or 0.005-5 g Fe and 0.005-5 g Ni, and 0.01-30 g aliphatic amine or aliphatic amine polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting stress corrosion cracking occurring on steam generator tubes in the secondary side of nuclear power plants and an inhibitor therefor. The method comprises supplying cerium boride as an inhibitor for stress corrosion cracking into the secondary feed water of the nuclear power plants. The method according to the present invention improves resistance of stress corrosion cracking three times or higher than no inhibitor, and two times or higher than the conventional inhibitor. In particular, the method according to the present invention shows a superior inhibiting effect in the lead-contaminated environment such that the complete inhibition of stress corrosion cracking can be achieved. As thus, the method can reduce the unexpected stop of operating nuclear power plants caused by the stress corrosion cracking on steam generator tubes, thereby reducing the cost required for maintaining and repairing the tubes.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting thermoplastic alloys and methods of preparing same for use in fabricating molded articles with long-term corrosion protection. Masterbatches of nylon, polycarbonate, and polyethylene terephthalate high temperature engineering plastic resins together with selected corrosion inhibitor formulations are extruded for use in injection molding operations Molded articles are prepared from the high temperature engineering plastic resins and a solid phase corrosion inhibitor blended in situ, and wherein the resin consists essentially of nylon, polycarbonates, and polyethylene terephthalate, and wherein the corrosion inhibitor contains a blend of corrosion inhibitors such as cyclohexylammonium benzoate, sodium nitrite, benzotriazole, and sodium sebacate.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-soluble corrosion inhibitor compositions, useful for inhibiting corrosion of an oil or gas pipeline. The compositions contain a corrosion inhibitor component and a binding agent component and may be applied to the internal surface of pipeline during or before their construction. When the pipeline is flooded with hydrotest fluid, the compositions dissolve over a period of time and inhibit internal corrosion of the pipe.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for releasing oxygen scavengers into a coolant. The compositions include a controlled release component and an oxygen scavenger component which includes at least one oxygen scavenger. Methods and devices for releasing oxygen scavengers into a coolant are also provided.

Abstract: A slurry composition for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) is provided. The slurry has a component of abrasives, such as alumina, silica, ceria, etc, an aqueous ozone with determined concentration, and an additive. A pH value of the slurry composition is between 1 and 10.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation of scale in waters having a high barium content and low pH comprises the addition of an aqueous solution of a phosphonate of formula: wherein Z=—CHR1PO3R2 R=H, CH3, C2H5 or M R1=H, CH3, CR3, C6H5, SO3H2 M=alkali metal or ammonium ion n=2-6, preferably 2-4 m=2-6, preferably 2-4 a=2-10, preferably 2-4 b=2-10, preferably 2-6 x=0-6, preferably 0-3 y=0-6, preferably 0-2 provided that when y=o at least one of n or m is greater than 2.

Abstract: A non-chrome containing composition and process are disclosed for enhancing the corrosion resistance of zinc or zinc alloy surfaces. The composition comprises a source of titanium ions or titanates, an oxidant and fluorides or complex fluorides. The composition also preferably comprises an organic acid and/or a Group II metal compound, preferably a Group II metal chloride.

Abstract: It has been discovered that carbonate powders and bicarbonate powders are useful to increase the pH and corrosion resistance of high-density brines, such as zinc bromide brines, without significantly reducing their densities. The carbonates and/or bicarbonates should be water-soluble and may be sodium, potassium, magnesium and/or ammonium carbonates and/or bicarbonates and the like. The carbonates and/or bicarbonates are easily added in powder or other finely divided solid form.

Abstract: A glycol-based coolant composition which provides an excellent metal corrosion inhibition despite its low phosphorus content is disclosed. The glycol-based coolant composition contains: (A) 0.1-5.0% by weight of at least one ingredient selected from group A′ consisting of C6-C12 aliphatic dibasic acids and their alkali metal salts; (B) 0.1-10% by weight of at least one ingredient selected from group B′ consisting of alkyl benzoic acids and their alkali metal salts; (C) 0.001-0.1% by weight of at least one ingredient selected from group C′ consisting of strontium compounds and their alkali metal salts; and (D) 0.1-0.3% by weight of at least one ingredient selected from group D′ consisting of phosphoric acids and their alkali metal salts.

Abstract: A non-toxic chemical composition inhibits corrosion in metal substrates. The composition contains a Phosphorus compound, comprising an acid and a metal selected from the group consisting of an alkali, alkaline earth, or transition metal. The composition also contains a Boron compound comprising an acid and a metal selected from the group consisting of an alkali, alkaline earth, or transition metal. A process of making the chemical composition comprises the steps of filling a mixer with 30-60% by weight of hot water and adding 10-20% by weight of barium carbonate or strontium carbonate, 10-20% by weight of phosphoric acid (75%), 5-15% by weight of lime, and 10-20% by weight of Boric acid; mixing the said contents for 10-15 minutes to create a wet slurry; pouring said wet slurry into an attrition mill for 15-60 minutes; drying said wet slurry and milling said wet slurry to an average particle size of 1.0-2.0 microns to form a dry pigment; pushing said dry pigment through a 325 mesh sieve.

Abstract: Method and formulation for providing multiple sources of migratory corrosion inhibitors to metallic reinforcements embedded in concrete through addition of the inhibitors to the concrete mix. First and second sources of inhibitors are provided with the first source consisting of a powdered corrosion inhibitor consisting of sodium sebacate, potassium sebacate, dicyclohexylammonium nitrite, sodium nitrite, zinc gluconate, sodium gluconate, and calcium nitrite. The second source consists of an in-situ coextruded blend of a migratory corrosion inhibitor in a resin matrix, the second source consisting of a coextruded blend which includes an alkali metal salt of a dibasic acid containing from 8 to 12 carbon atoms together with migratory corrosion inhibitors consisting of alkali metal gluconates, zinc gluconate, and cyclohexylammonium benzoate, with the alkali metal in the inhibitors being sodium, potassium, or calcium.

Abstract: Potassium monofluorophosphate is found to be superior to sodium monofluorophosphate as a corrosion inhibitor for steel reinforcement members in reinforced concrete; conveniently the potassium monofluorophosphate in aqueous solution is contacted with a surface of the reinforced concrete to facilitate penetration of the potassium monofluorophosphate into the concrete.

Abstract: A method of treating a carbonaceous cell component of an electrolyte cell for the production of aluminum, to impart protection against deterioration during operation of the cell. A liquid suspension of a refractory material dispersed in a lignosulfonate binder solution is prepared and applied as a protective coating to the surface of carbonaceous cell components and allowed to dry.

Abstract: Non-halogen substituted, nitrogen containing, aromatic compounds are disclosed which are effective copper corrosion inhibitors in aqueous systems being treated with a halogen biocide. The materials of the present invention exhibit copper corrosion inhibition comparable to tolyltriazole in the absence of halogen, copper corrosion rates of less than about 2.5 mills per year in aqueous systems where halogen is present; and do not exhibit a detrimental effect on halogen demand in an aqueous system being treated.

Abstract: A composition providing thermal, corrosion, and oxidation protection at high temperatures is based on a synthetic aluminum phosphate, in which the molar content of aluminum is greater than phosphorous. The composition is annealed and is metastable at temperatures up to 1400° C.

Abstract: There is provided a cosmetic or topical composition for use on the human body having a phosphate compound in an amount effective to inhibit corrosion of metallic containers containing the composition. Preferably, such a cosmetic or topical composition has sodium hydrogen phosphates and/or sodium polyphosphates in an amount about 0.05 wt % to about 1.5 wt % based on the total weight of the finished composition.

Abstract: A process for producing a strontium chromate corrosion inhibitor includes the steps of providing an aqueous slurry containing dispersed particulate strontium chromate, adding to the slurry a phosphoric acid or a neutral or acidic soluble salt of a phosphoric acid selected from the group consisting of ortho-phosphoric, pyro-phosphoric, tri-phosphoric, polyphosphoric, metaphosphoric, polymetaphosphoric, cyclic tri-metaphosphoric acid, and phosphorous acid, and, filtering and drying the resultant material whereby particulate strontium chromate of reduced solubility is produced.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for providing a corrosion inhibiting aqueous solution which includes zinc orthophosphate where the zinc orthophosphate is solubilized. The invention is directed to a method of making a substantially contaminant-free, concentrated aqueous solution of zinc orthophosphate from zinc metal or zinc oxide and aqueous phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Corrosion-inhibited fire retardant compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The corrosion-inhibited fire retardant compositions are comprised of at least one fire retardant component, at least one biopolymer having a particle size diameter of less than about 100 microns, and a corrosion inhibiting system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for generating recoverable sulfur containing compounds, e.g., sulfur dioxide, from a spent sulfuric acid stream by combusting and/or thermally decomposing the spent sulfuric acid stream in a furnace. The spent sulfuric acid stream is sprayed into the furnace through a spray nozzle designed to minimize the spent sulfuric acid droplet size, e.g., to produce droplets having a Sauter mean diameter of from 200 micrometers to 700 micrometers.

Abstract: Corrosion protection of magnesium and aluminum alloys in engine coolants and heat-exchange fluids is achieved by the use of a select group of aliphatic and aromatic carboxylate acids or the alkaline metal, ammonium or amine salts thereof in combination with a fluoride and/or a fluorocarboxylic acid or salt thereof. These compositions have been found to significantly improve the high temperature magnesium corrosion protection properties of coolants, and are of use in automobile engine coolant systems.