Abstract: A gasket or other sealing member containing intercalated graphite exhibits improved strength and safety properties and simplified manufacture. Such a gasket may be formed by filling a mold of the appropriate shape with intercalated graphite powder and applying sufficient pressure and heat to produce a coherent mass. The properties of an intercalated graphite gasket may be further improved by incorporating metal reinforcement, metal powders, organic polymers ceramic powders or even exfoliated graphite into the intercalated graphite gasket.

Abstract: A graphite intercalation compound enjoying high stability is produced by a method characterized by using a previously synthesized acceptor type graphite intercalation compound as a raw material and intercalating therein a substance different from the substance intercalated in the graphite intercalation compound and capable of forming an acceptor type graphite intercalation compound.The representative substance to the newly intercalated in the production mentioned above is a metal halide selected from the group consisting of ferric chloride, cupric chloride, aluminum chloride, cobalt chloride, nickel chloride, calcium chloride, barium chloride, silver chloride, zinc chloride, zirconium chloride, molybdenum chloride, tantalum chloride, and hafnium chloride.

Abstract: A pressure-responsive variable electrical resistive rubber material including at least one inorganic filler selected from a group consisting of conductive carbon black, short fibers of nonmetallic inorganic material, powder, and whiskers. The filler is dispersed in a matrix formed of an electrically insulative rubber. The rubber material exhibits a gradually reducing resistance value as a gradually increased pressing force is applied thereto. The rubber material provides a wide range of relationship between the applied force and the electrical resistance thereof. The rubber material is adapted for use as a pressure sensor having excellent fatigue creep resistance.

Abstract: A device for monitoring temperature as a function of electrical resistivity comprises a sensing element formed of a ceramic including lanthanum chromite with a dopant selected from magnesium oxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, tin oxide and silicon oxide, and having electrodes operably affixed to the surface thereof.

Abstract: A gas discharge display panel adapted for effecting display by a plurality of gas discharge elements arranged in a matrix has a cathode formed by coating the substrate surface with a (100) preferred film of a rare earth hexaboride such as LaB.sub.6. The gas discharge display panel can be driven at relatively low voltage.

Abstract: The invention is a polycrystalline sintered body based on lanthanum hexaboride and having a density of at least 95% of the theoretical density. The sintered body comprises lanthanum hexaboride, boron carbide and amorphous carbon, the content of B.sub.4 C+C being from 0.1 to 10% by weight and the total amount of La+B+C being at least 99.0% by weight, in each case calculated on the total weight. The sintered bodies have a homogeneous microstructure with mean grain sizes<10 .mu.m, in which, in addition to the crystalline lanthanum hexaboride phase, boron carbide and carbon are detectable as separate, finely divided phases.The sintered bodies can be manufactured by pressureless sintering at temperatures of from 2150.degree. to 2200.degree. C. from powder mixtures comprising lanthanum hexaboride and, in addition, mixtures of a carbon-containing material and a boron component.

Abstract: Conductive molding materials contain(A) from 29 to 76% by weight of one or more linear thermoplastic nylons,(B) from 20 to 50% by weight of finely divided calcined kaolin and/or finely divided calcium metasilicate, which are coated with organosilanes as coupling agents,(C) from 4 to 6% by weight of conductive carbon black having a BET specific surface area >900 m.sup.2 /g and a DBP absorption >300 ml/100 g and, if required,(D) from 0 to 15% by weight of conventional additives in effective amounts,the percentages of A to D summing to 100.

Abstract: Resistor compositions for producing a resistor for use in resistor-incorporated spark plugs and comprising a glass, an inorganic aggregate, and carbon black and/or a carbonaceous substance as a regulating agent for resistance value, with or without a stabilizing agent for resistance under load of the resistor, are now modified by addition of a reducing metallic powder such as powder of Al, Mg, Zn, Sn, Ti, Zr, Fe, Ga and Ag or alloys thereof, to improve the service life characteristics under load of the resistor. Such compositions are further modified by additional presence of a ceramic aggregate of a particle size of 100 to 800 .mu.m, to improve the electric wave noise-preventing property.

Abstract: A carbon resistive paste comprising an electrically conductive component, such as carbon; an inorganic filler, such as silica; a resin component, such as an epoxy resin; a solvent, such as ethanol and; if necessary, an organic filler, wherein the inorganic filler is treated with a silane coupling agent, such as .gamma.-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxy silane. The carbon resistive paste provides a resistive film which has limited changes in resistance value in use and is superior in strength.

Abstract: Precursors, particularly of non-oxide ceramics, are prepared by special seeding, under carefully controlled conditions. Such procedures can lead to the preparation of unique powders, which may be useful, for example as abrasives, or further processed in special manner to prepare a variety of metal substances. Such procedures can permit final firing to sintered product.

Abstract: A novel ternary intercalation compound of a graphite with an alkali metal fluoride and fluorine, which is represented by the formula C.sub.x F(MF).sub.y wherein M is an alkali metal is produced by reacting a graphite material with an alkali metal fluoride in an atmosphere of fluorine gas at a temperature of 0.degree. C. to 250.degree. C. for at least a period of time to effect a weight increase in the graphite. The ternary graphite intercalation compound thus obtained has not only an excellent stability to humidity or moisture but also a high electrical conductivity. The novel ternary graphite intercalation compound according to the present invention may be practically used as a novel electrically conductive material and a catalyst of organic reactions.

Abstract: A novel ternary intercalation compound of a graphite with a metal fluoride and fluorine, which is represented by the formula C.sub.x F(MF.sub.z).sub.y wherein M is a metal is produced by reacting a graphite material with a metal fluoride in an atmosphere of fluorine gas at a temperature of 0.degree. C. to 400.degree. C. for at least a period of time to effect a weight increase in the graphite. The ternary graphite intercalation compound thus obtained has not only an excellent stability to humidity or moisture but also a high electrical conductivity. The novel ternary graphite intercalation compound according to the present invention may be practically used as a novel electrically conductive material and a catalyst of organic reactions.

Abstract: A resistor composition for a resistor-incorporated spark plug, composed of glass, an inorganic aggregate and carbon, and adapted to be sealed in a centerbore in a ceramic insulator, at least 1% by weight of said aggregate being in advance mixed and calcined with an organic carbonaceous material to adsorb resultant carbonized carbon.

Abstract: A resistor composition for spark plugs comprises 100 wt parts of base mixture of 30-70 wt glass frit with the balance being an inorganic aggregate, 0.1-10 wt parts of carbonaceous material calculated as carbon, 0-30 wt parts of stabilizing agent for resistance under load and 0.1-15 wt parts of boron, boric acid and/or a borate. This composition reduces pores on sealing.

Abstract: A novel ternary intercalation compound of a graphite with a metal fluoride and fluorine, which is represented by the formula C.sub.x F(MF.sub.z).sub.y wherein M is Al or Mg and z is an integer corresponding to the valence of M, is produced by contacting a graphite material with a metal fluoride selected from AlF.sub.3 and MgF.sub.2 in an atmosphere of fluorine gas at a temperature of 0.degree. C. to 400.degree. C. for at least a period of time to effect a weight increase in the graphite. The ternary graphite intercalation compound thus obtained has not only an excellent stability to humidity or moisture but also a high electrical conductivity. The novel ternary graphite intercalation compound according to the present invention may be practically used as a novel electrically conductive material and a catalyst of organic reactions.

Abstract: Electrical cells and batteries having lithium anodes and cathodes comprising an organic slurry of MnO.sub.2 and carbon particles in an organic solvent in contact with a conductive plastic current collector, and a method of making the cathodes comprising the steps of heating MnO.sub.2 to remove absorbed and adsorbed water and water of crystallization, cooling the dehydrated MnO.sub.2, dispersing the cooled and dehydrated MnO.sub.2 in an anhydrous solvent to form a slurry, depositing the slurry in discrete cathode patches on cell component substrates, and sealing the slurry patches into cells having substantially gas impervious cell enveloping boundaries.

Abstract: A resistor composition for resistor-incorporated spark plugs, substantially consisting of 100 parts of a base mixture consisting of 30 to 70% of glass frit and the balance of inorganic aggregate; 0.1 to 7.0 parts, calculated on carbon upon sintering, of a carbonaceous material; and 0 to 30 parts of an agent for stabilizing resistance of the resistor under load, the glass frit containing 10 to 100% of lead glass having a PbO content of 30 to 88% and a softening point of 300.degree. to 600.degree. C. with the balance of a glass having a softening point exceeding 500.degree. C., each by weight ratio.

Abstract: A lead-free green ceramic body useful after firing as an electrical resistor, and a method for producing such a resistor, are disclosed. The method preferably comprises the steps of preparing a uniform, finely-divided mixture by blending, by weight, substantially 69 percent of a glass frit with substantially 8 percent of AlPO.sub.4, substantially 3 percent of conductive carbon and substantially 20 percent of a phenyl lower alkyl silicone resin which is curable to form a temporary binder for the conductive carbon and the glass frit. One preferred frit consists essentially of substantially 43 percent SiO.sub.2, 20 percent B.sub.2 O.sub.3, 21 percent Na.sub.2 O, 3 percent CaO, 8 percent BaO and 5 percent Li.sub.2 O. A shape is then pressed from the mixture; the shape is heated to 450-550 degrees F. for about 30 minutes and cooled to ambient temperature. Silver paint is then applied to the cooled shape and the painted shape is fired to vitrify the frit of the resistor.

Abstract: The oxidation resistance of carbon bodies formed from petroleum coke is increased by inhibiting the catalytic effects of vanadium and/or nickel impurities in the coker feedstock through utilization of an effective amount of an inorganic magnesium compound or an organo-magnesium compound present in such feedstock during coking.

Abstract: A mesophase pitch derived carbon fiber which has been boronated and intercalated with calcium possesses a low resistivity and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: Addition of between 2 and 20% by weight of noise suppressing constituents to a conventional d.c. air-carbon arc cutting and gouging electrode results in an electrode operating at noise levels between 5 and 15 dbA below that of a conventional d.c. electrode. Further noise reduction is achieved by lowering the operating pressure of the air in the torch.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the production of composite articles composed of a substrate consisting of a machinable glass-ceramic and an integral, electrically-conductive surface layer consisting of metallic copper and/or silver. The inventive articles are prepared by heat treating precursor glass bodies containing copper and/or silver ions to grow fluormica crystals therein, thereby producing glass-ceramics, and to cause migration of the copper and/or silver ions to the surface thereof which are reduced to metallic copper and/or silver via heat treating in a reducing atmosphere. Where desired, holes can be bored, drilled, or punched into the glass-ceramic prior to exposure to the reducing heat treatment such that, upon heat treatment in a reducing environment, the sides of the holes will become metal plated.

Abstract: Electrically conductive articles which comprise a non-conductive matrix containing an electrically conductive dispersion of finely divided ferroalloy, silicon alloy, or mixtures thereof, are described. Compositions for making the articles utilizing various non-conductive materials e.g., plastics, ceramics, and glass, are also described.

Abstract: A method of making an electrode for an electrochemical cell in which particulate electrode-active material is mixed with a liquid organic carrier chemically inert with respect to the electrode-active material, mixing the liquid carrier to form an extrudable slurry. The liquid carrier is present in an amount of from about 10 to about 50 percent by volume of the slurry, and then the carrier is removed from the slurry leaving the electrode-active material.

Abstract: An electrically conductive silicone rubber composition having a positive, non-linear, temperature coefficient of resistance and which is substantially non-conductive at a temperature above a predetermined transition temperature, the composition comprising up to 25% based on total material weight of conducting carbon black, from 29% to 62% based on total material weight of at least one additive having a particle size between 0.005 microns and 100 microns, being compatible with the rubber, and having a melting point above the curing temperature of the rubber.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing battery paste for battery plate grids which includes the steps of feeding measured quantities of lead powder, water and dilute sulfuric acid to a power driven mixer, measuring the power input to the power mixer drive and adding water to the mixture until the power input is at a predetermined value. The apparatus includes a stationary mixer, an agitator in the mixer, a power drive for the agitator and power measuring means for measuring the power input to the power drive for moving the agitator through the paste mixture.

Abstract: Chloro-hydrocarbons are used as pitch binder modifiers to improve the strength, density and electrical properties of carbon and graphite articles produced from carbonaceous particles, binders, and additives, and are particularly useful in manufacture of electrodes used in ultra high powered electric arc steel furnaces.

Abstract: Temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) modifiers, useful in thick film resistor compositions, which can be fired in nonoxidizing atmosphere and which are based on LaB.sub.6 and glass powders dispersed in a vehicle, are provided. Among such TCR modifiers are included TiO, Ge, Si, and graphite.

Abstract: Electrically conductive articles which comprise a non-conductive matrix containing an electrically conductive dispersion of finely divided ferroalloy, silicon alloy, or mixtures thereof, are described. Compositions for making the articles utilizing various non-conductive materials, e.g., plastics, ceramics, and glass, are also described.

Abstract: A resistor composition for use in producing a resistor used in a spark plug comprising(1) 100 parts by weight of(a) a glass; and(b) an inorganic filler;with the glass (a) being present in a proportion of about 30 to about 70% by weight and the inorganic filler (b) being present in a proportion of about 70% to about 30% by weight;and wherein at least about 0.1% by weight of the inorganic filler (b) is replaced by at least one non-oxide compound;(2) about 0.5 to about 7 parts by weight of carbon; and(3) 0 to about 20 parts by weight of at least one of a metal oxide, a transition metal carbide, SiC having a low electrical resistivity and B.sub.4 C.

Abstract: Shaped polyolefin objects having decorative metal coatings are obtained by (1) cold compressing a solid, substantially homogeneous, particulate, highly-filled polyolefin composite containing polyolefin, particularly polyethylene, and at least 33% by weight of filler including at least 10% of conductive carbon and, optionally, an inorganic filler compound, in which the polyolefin is polymerized onto the surface of the filler, (2) sintering the compressed shaped object, and (3) electroplating the sintered object.

Abstract: A carbon graphite material for brushes of electric machines contains ultraphosphates of metals which are sealed by film-forming polymers. The material is impregnated in a mixture of a metal chloride with an aqueous solution of orthophosphoric acid and heat treated to form ultraphosphates of metals evenly distributed throughout the entire volume of the material. The material is then impregnated in a film-forming polymer resin solution, which enhances the contact characteristics of the material, and again heat treated till the resin is fully polymerized. As a result, the ultraphosphates which have formed earlier in the material, are sealed, thus becoming hydrolytically stable; at the same time, the contact characteristics of the material improve generally, the material becoming highly wear resistant, capable of operating within a wide range of temperatures, pressures and humidity.

Abstract: The electroconductive composite ceramics composed of an independent phase conglomerates having a particle diameter of at least 20.mu. and a continuous phase connecting mutually the independent phase of conglomerates. Particularly, electroconductive composite ceramics composed of (A) 50-98% by weight of an independent phase of conglomerates having a particle diameter of at least 20 which consists essentially of a phase of insulating or semiconductive ceramics having a high melting point or a mixture thereof and (B) 50-2% by weight of a continuous phase of an electroconductive substance connecting mutually the independent phase of conglomerates. The electroconductive composite ceramics exhibit stable electroconductivity-temperature characteristics at a temperature of 1000.degree. C. or higher and have excellent thermal shock resistance, mechanical strength and chemical resistance.

Abstract: Low thermally expansive, electroconductive composite sintered ceramics comprised of a phase of at least one ceramics selected from the group consisting of low thermally expansive ceramics and negatively thermally expansive ceramics, having dispersed thereinto substantially in a continuous state a phase of an electroconductive substance such as a metal.

Abstract: A thermionic cathode of tungsten or molybdenum is made with an activating content of lanthanum oxide and is supplied with a carbonaceous reducing agent either by incorporation in the bulk material of the cathode body or by carburizing, so that the reducing agent comprises at least in part a carbide of the carrier metal. Lower operating temperatures and higher emissivity are obtained compared to thoriated tungsten filaments and longer useful life compared to other cathodes activated by other rare earth oxides. The temperature-emissivity characteristics are such that good results are obtainable even within the temperature range in which molybdenum is usable as a carrier material.

Abstract: A single crystal of lanthanum hexaboride is used as a tip of a thermionic emission cathode.

Abstract: An electron source using a single lanthanum hexaboride crystal oriented so the emitting surface is defined by a {110} crystal plane.

Abstract: An elastomeric ink composition having beneficial utility for the formation of the conductive interlayer in the manufacture of laminated composite polymeric structures to be used as electric heating elements; the ink is a fluoroelastomer solution composition which contains conductive carbon black and which is free of fluoroelastomer crosslinking agents. Some embodiments of the ink preferably also contain a divalent metal oxide or hydroxide.

Abstract: The invention provides a setable composition consisting of a bonding material (e.g. cement) and an aggregate which aggregate contains a quantity of relatively large electrically conductive particulate material and a quantity of relatively small electrically conductive particulate material. In one form the conductive material is gap-graded. In this form if calcined oil coke and acetylene black is used concretes of resistivities of the order of 25.OMEGA. ohm-centimeter may be obtained. In another form, the conductive material includes quantities of conductive material ranging in size between the relatively large and the relatively small conductive material.

Abstract: A cement for mechanically and electrically joining metal hardware to an insulator shell having a semiconducting surface is made conductive by having graphite fibres and carbon black particles admixed therein.