Abstract: The pasty damping medium is used to damp mechanical and/or acoustic oscillations. The agent contains as a minimum compound a solid finely divided substance or a mixture of solid finely divided substances, as a liquid phase, a silicone oil, a polyglycol, a mineral oil and/or a saturated aliphatic or aromatic aliphatic carboxylic acid ester, an agent for increasing the interfacial surface activity or a surfactant, a finely divided magnesium and/or aluminium silicate and/or a silicon dioxide finely divided as a viscosity stabilizer and possibly a small quantity of an antioxidant. The invention concerns also a method for producing the pasty damping medium and the use of the pasty damping medium in different hydraulic damping devices or for industrial shock absorber or industrial vibration damper.

Abstract: Precipitated silica is mixed with a fly ash material and is employed as an insulating material having a low thermal conductivity. The mixture of precipitated silica and fly ash material is dried, compressed, placed in an evacuable pouch, and evacuated. The resulting board-like insulation configuration is used directly as insulation. The board-like material which is produced may be used as insulation in household refrigerators and freezers by placing it in an insulation space between the inner liner and the outer case and encapsulating the board-like material with a foamed insulating material.

Abstract: Composite laminates such as metal plate/vibration damper/metal plate, metal plate/vibration damper/metal plate/vibration damper, metal plate/vibration damper/metal plate/vibration damper/metal plate are disclosed. The vibration damper is composed of ethylene-(meth)acrylic acid salt copolymers or its modified products having a specific melting point and a particular heat of fusion. The composite laminate having at least one vibration damper exhibits excellent vibration damping performance, particularly at high temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a building material comprising from 20 to 70% of a reactive amorphorous silicate material which has been reacted with an aqueous solution of an iron salt, from 20 to 60% by weight of a filler containing reactives polyvalent cations, from 10 to 50% by weight of lime and from 0 to 10% by weight of reinforcing fillers, and to a method of producing same.

Abstract: There are disclosed gels composed of hydrated phyllosilicates combined with a lattice expanding agent selected from the group consisting of a primary aminocarboxy acid, lysine orotate, and glycylglycine. Both organic and inorganic additions, as well as ion exchange products, are disclosed. The gels, with or without the additions, may be polymerized and may be formed or shaped. Also disclosed are methods for generating the gels and for treating the gels generated.

Abstract: The invention provides an insulation material in the form of a cured composition comprising as components:(a) 10 to 30% w magnesium chloride,(b) 0 to 15% w of an organic resin,(c) 0 to 0.5% w of a mould-release agent,(d) 0.1 to 1% w of a surfactant,(e) 6 to 8% w of a sodium polyphosphate glass,(f) 6 to 20% w magnesium oxide,(g) 4 to 20% w inorganic filler,(h) 15 to 30% w cenospheres,(i) 1 to 3 % w orthophosphoric acid,(j) 0 to 12 % w inorganic fibres,in overall proportions to total 100%, having a density in the range 200 to 500 kg/m.sup.3 ; and its preparation.

Abstract: An asbestos-free heat settable composition includes a fibrous reinforcement comprising aramid fibres in the form of a carded or needled non-woven web or felt, or a loosely woven or knitted fabric.

Abstract: A thermal medium oil comprising at least one monosubstituted naphthalene derivative such as .beta.-(1,1-dimethyloctyl) naphthalene, .beta.-(1,1-dimethylhexyl) naphthalene and 2-t.-amylnaphthalene.

Abstract: A novel thermal insulating material is provided which is formed by the curing and drying of a composition comprised of from about 50 to 75 percent by weight of an expanded siliceous inorganic aggregate, from about 25 to 35 percent by weight of an aqueous solution of sodium silicate, from about 5 to about 12 percent by weight of kaolin, from about 3 to about 15 percent by weight of mica, an inorganic reinforcing fiber in an amount of up to about 3 percent by weight, and a filler in an amount of up to about 5 percent by weight. The material possesses desirable insulating properties at both low and high temperatures while also exhibiting highly advantageous structural integrity over a wide range of temperatures.

Abstract: Non-asbestos elastomeric insulation materials for rocket motors are disclosed. The insulation materials comprise 100 parts by weight of a crosslinked elastomer polymer and between about 10 and 100 (preferably 15-75) parts by weight of an organic fiber selected from cotton flock, Sisal and a combination of cotton flock and Sisal. The insulation materials have notable erosion resistance and can be tailored to have thermal, mechanical and other properties of desired character. The organic fiber advantageously functions as a char forming, low density filler. Other ingredients such as silica, phenolic resin, polybutadiene etc. are included to enhance the utility of the insulation materials.

Abstract: A process for producing steam-cured lightweight calcium silicate articles superior in productivity, homogeneity, and mechanical strength by using a powdery siliceous material, powdery calcareous material, and cellulose pulp as main raw materials, which process comprises mixing short acrylic fibers of 1 to 10 mm in filament length to which an organic silicon compound has adhered, into a slurried mixture of said raw materials.

Abstract: A lightweight cast acoustical material requiring less drying time and energy is obtained by lightly cooking an aqueous slurry of starch, cooling it to about less than 140.degree. F., whipping air into it, adding granulated mineral wool with thorough mixing to form a foam, casting the resultant wet foamed pulp into a form and drying the formed pulp to an acoustical product. The web pulp has an about 40 weight % reduction in water content, resulting in considerable savings in drying time and energy.

Abstract: An improved process for the production of glass and mineral fiber products bonded with a phenolic resin in which an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resin is applied to the inorganic fiber as the bonding agent which is formed with calcium hydroxide as condensation catalyst and the mixture is thermally cured, the improvement comprising prior to processing the aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resin is adjusted to a pH of 7.5 to 11 by addition of a base and sulfate ions are added in an amount of 80 to 200% of the stoichiometric amount required for bonding the calcium ions whereby the calcium ions are converted into a water-soluble complex stable for at least three hours without any precipitation and the products produced thereby.

Abstract: In connection with the manufacture of cellulosic insulation of the type utilizing shredded newspaper which is treated with a fire retardant chemical composition and used for the thermal insulation of building structures, an anti-static agent is mixed and adhered to the fire retardant agent prior to depositing the fire retardant agent on the shredded cellulosic material. The anti-static agent may also be introduced into the finished product with desirable but not as significant improvements in the insulation and its manufacture.

Abstract: A heat storage composition for use as a medium to protect objects such as floppy disks from damage by heat is formed of a major portion by weight of the septahydrate of sodium carbonate and a lesser proportion by weight of the monohydrate of sodium carbonate, with the compositions being substantially free of cementitious materials and thixotropic agents.

Abstract: An insulating paint for exteriors or interiors of buildings includes glass microspheres or hollow glass extenders, having a density of about 0.22 to 0.28 grams per cubic centimeter, and a diameter of about 100 microns. The microspheres are dispersed by high speed mixing in the grind stage of the paint formulation. The paint provides insulation against heat loss.

Abstract: A vibration damping material which is a composite material comprising an organic polymer as matrix and a flake filler dispersed in the polymer matrix. The orientation of the filler flakes is controlled such that the major surfaces of the individual flakes are at an angle of 0.degree..+-.30.degree. with a predetermined plane. The vibration damping material is used to form a damping layer on a surface of the object of vibration damping. In the case of vibration damping of the extensional type using only the damping layer, the aforementioned plane is parallel to the major surfaces of the damping layer. In the case of providing a constraining layer on the damping layer the aforementioned plane is normal to the major surfaces of the damping layer. The flake filler is usually an inorganic material and may be coated with an organic polymer.

Abstract: A low cement refractory gun mix is disclosed. The gun mix comprises a coarse refractory portion having a particle diameter of at least 74 microns and a fine powder portion having a particle diameter of at most 74 microns. The gun mix is prepared by forming the fine powder portion into a slurry and deflocculating it prior to mixing it with the coarse refractory portion rather than deflocculating it when it is introduced into a spray gun. The gun mix has an extremely low cement and water content. Accordingly, a sprayed deposit of high packing density can be obtained which is equal in quality with deposits produced by vibration molding or casting. The gun mix is appropriate for use in forming the entire work lining of containers for molten metal.

Abstract: A fibrous composite material useful in contact with fused aluminum or aluminum alloys is disclosed. The composite material is comprised of alumino silicate-based ceramic fibers, at least one micaceous mineral, an inorganic binder, a dispersant and a plasticizer.

Abstract: A non-combustible construction product for sealing a joint formed between adjoined building panels for blocking the passage of flame therethrough including non-combustible, flexibly compressible packing material encased within a porous, non-combustible, flexible, tubular sheath. A method of producing and installing such a construction product is described. Various packing materials including ceramic fibers and a combination of ceramic fibers and heat expandable mineral particles are described.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel composition useful as a heat-resistant coating material on the surface of a metal or ceramic article or as an adhesive agent for bonding metal articles, ceramic articles, or articles of a metal and a ceramic. The adhesive strength of the composition is so strong that no peeling takes place even after many repeated cycles of rapid heating and cooling. The composition comprises a refractory powder of an inorganic oxide, such as alumina and silica; a powdery inorganic compound having cation-exchangeability and a layered structure, such as mica; and an alkali metal silicate or aluminate as a binder. The maximum particle diameter of the powdery inorganic compound having a layered structure is important and relative to the average particle diameter of the refractory powder.

Abstract: A vibration-isolating article is composed of a composite material comprising a powdered piezoelectric material and a high polymer, said composite material having electrical leakage paths. The electrical leakage paths may be formed by an electrically conductive powdered material incorporated into the composite material, or the powdered piezoelectric material per se, or a matrix of the high polymer.

Abstract: A fire-resistant and light-weight construction board is prepared by treating fly ash and/or paper sludge incineration ash to a swelling treatment with a mineral acid and shaping and hardening the resultant mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition intended for the preparation of facings by spraying by means of a hose a mixture based on rock wool (A), the composition having an almost instantaneous setting time and a formulation necessarily comprising a combination of (1) at least one powder product (B) containing at least 30% of sodium or potassium bicarbonate, the remainder comprising a compound of acid nature selected from the group comprising calcium chloride, sulfamic acid and sodium bicarbonate, in association with or without association with a solid silicate of sodium or potassium and (2) of at least an aqueous solution (C) of sodium or potassium silicate.

Abstract: A new and improved insulating composition comprising a mixture of cellulose, boric acid and expanded silicate glass, and having a PH factor preferred in the range of 7 to 7.2, more or less.

Abstract: A calcium silicate shaped product comprises heat-resistant particles having a radiation energy absorptivity of at least 20% throughout the entire range of the wavelength of from about 2 to about 5.mu., as measured by a 0.1 wt. % KBr disc method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of providing a flowable carbon material, in particular for filling hollow spaces for the purpose of heat-insulation. A method of that type is to be laid out in a manner such that it is possible to produce thereby distributable or flowable carbon materials, which are less contaminating, in particular, which develop less dust and may also be manipulated in a simpler manner, with the efforts from the standpoint of procedural technique involved to produce these products are to be, if at all, only insignificantly greater than the efforts required in regard to the above-mentioned products. To this end, it is suggested to impregnate with a binder material paper particles in platelet form having an average diameter of from 0.5 to 5 mm and an average thickness of from 0.01 to 1 mm and/or in strip form having an average length of from 5 to 30 mm, an average width of from 0.5 to 10 mm and an average thickness of from 0.01 to 1 mm, which include an ash content of from 0.

Abstract: Fiberizable basalt compositions are disclosed. The fibers are produced from natural basalt rock modified with alkaline earth metal oxides. The fibers can be used to make low density composites for ceiling tile or boards.

Abstract: The use of an antistatic agent in the production of blowing wool insulation is disclosed. The antistat is a quanternary ammonium salt which is applied from an aqueous solution. The antistat reduces the tendency of the small fiber particles to dispense during pneumatical application.

Abstract: Basic fire resistant material comprised of burned or calcined sintered dolomite and organic binding means having plastic properties which can be densified at low pressures, whose shaped bodies have intermediate and final strengths in a temperature range between 300.degree. and 1600.degree. C. in which, related to the fire resistant basic materials, the proportion of binding means is 3 to 8% by weight wherein 0.1 to 2% by weight are silicon-organic compounds, and the fire resistant basic materials are from 10 to 15% by weight of particles having a particle size smaller than 45 .mu.m.

Abstract: A coating for protecting constructions against fire and heat, comprises 10 to 80% by weight of aluminous and/or Portland cement and 5 to 20% by weight of hydrated trisodium phosphate (Na.sub.3 PO.sub.4.12H.sub.2 O). A small but effective amount of a flux can be included, which can be calcium borate and/or fluorspar, the amount being effective to assure superficial sintering of the refractory particles at a temperature between 850.degree. and 900.degree. C. This temperature range is selected because if sintering takes place below 850.degree. C., the cracks which form in the coating are filled too soon by fusion of the inorganic particles under the action of the flux; while if sintering takes place above 900.degree. C., the coating becomes detached from the supporting surface because the binder loses all of its adhesive power. The coating can also include inorganic particles, e.g. alumina, sand, perlite and/or vermiculite, and also organic particles.

Abstract: Thermal energy storage compositions comprise a thermal energy storage material, for instance an inorganic hydrate that can undergo a change of hydration with accompanying release or storage of latent heat of hydration at a temperature of 10.degree. to 100.degree. C., held in a matrix of polymeric material, generally acrylic polymer. In one aspect of the invention the composition is in particulate form and so can, for instance, be poured into the heat exchanger in which it is to be used. In another aspect of the invention the storage material includes polyvalent metal ions and the polymeric material is a cationic polymer. In another aspect of the invention the composition is made by forming a solution, generally in water, of all the polymerizable material and most or all of the storage material and then polymerizing the polymerizable material in this solution. The solution is generally a low viscosity fluid and polymerization may be conducted in the heat exchanger vessel in which the composition is to be used.

Abstract: Molded parts having high flexural strength, based on alkali silicates, can be produced by casting and/or press-molding and curing by heating from aqueous molding compositions which are prepared from an oxide mixture containing amorphous silicic acid and aluminum oxide, as well as, optionally, as an additional component, aqueous, amorphous, disperse-powdery silicic acid, dissolved SiO.sub.2, and alkali from alkali silicate solutions, optionally alkali hydroxide or its aqueous solutions and, if desired, fillers, by means of mixing under agitation. By addition of a blowing agent inorganic foamed products can be obtained.

Abstract: A process for producing in situ foams based on alkali metal silicates characterized in that an aqueous alkali metal silicate solution on the one hand and a hardener solution on the other hand are accomodated in separate pressurized containers A and B, prior to use the hardener solution in container B is added to and mixed with the silicate solution in container A in the presence of a suitable emulsifier for foam formation and a propellent gas liquid under high pressure between 0.degree. and 50.degree. C., and, on actuation of the discharge valve of container A, an alkali metal silicate foam is discharged. The alkali metal silicate foams formed are distinguished by non-inflammability, high temperature stability and good heat-insulating properties and are used as a filling, construction and insulating material or the like in the building industry.

Abstract: Binder-free mixtures of heat-insulating material are mixed with substances showing a basic reaction in aqueous solution during the mixing process and are then press-molded to press-molded heat-insulating parts.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing stabilized elementary particles of lignocellulose material includes, in sequence, the following operations: mechanically reducing with a cutter, crushing with a hammer mill, grading, subjecting to heat treatment by passage in a rotary furnace at a temperature decreasing from 800.degree. C. to 75.degree. C., subjecting to chemical impregnation-absorption-precipitation treatment by successive actions on a hot product and by spraying of a soluble calcium salt and a silicate, drying, and stabilizing. The invention finds use in the fields of construction, agriculture, horticulture, and related fields.

Abstract: Off-size greenware (the product resulting from the initial gelation and filter pressing of calcareous and siliceous materials in an aqueous slurry) is recycled. The greenware is pulverized into a desirable size and combined with new calcareous and siliceous materials in the initial slurrying step. The slurry containing recycled greenware gels at an improved rate.

Abstract: A mixture for preparation of protective and insulating coatings on metals and metal products which sticks well to metal surfaces, is resistant to high temperatures, has good electrical properties, and provides good heat removal. The mixture includes aluminum oxide, barium oxide, boron oxide, silicon oxide, and aluminum fluoride.

Abstract: The pasty damping medium is used to damp mechanical and/or acoustic osciallations. The agent contains as a minimum compound a solid finely divided substance or a mixture of solid finely divided substances, as a liquid phase, a silicone oil, a polyglycol, a mineral oil and/or a saturated aliphatic or aromatic aliphatic carboxylic acid ester, an agent for increasing the interfacial surface activity or a surfactant, a finely divided magnesium and/or aluminium silicate and/or a silicon dioxide finely divided as a viscosity stabilizer and possibly a small quantity of an antioxidant. The invention concerns also a method for producing the pasty damping medium and the use of the pasty damping medium in different hydraulic damping devices or for industrial shock absorber or industrial vibration damper.

Abstract: A ceramic useful as an electrically insulating material is produced by calcinating wollastonite powder, admixing the calcined powder with phosphoric acid of certain P.sub.2 O.sub.5 concentration range, die-pressing the resulting mixture, and firing the resulting pressed piece. The ceramic is employed within arc circuit breakers as a substitute for asbestos liners, dividers and arc splitters.

Abstract: This invention is an improved heat storage means in the form of a high density masonry product for storing large amounts of heat in a relatively small area. This is accomplished through a special manufacturing process utilizing specific selected materials.

Abstract: A heat-insulating refractory coating composition or heat-insulating refractory film chiefly comprising an alkali titanate and a silicone resin, and a heat-insulating refractory sheet comprising an inorganic core material and a heat-insulating refractory layer.

Abstract: Combustion chamber defining components such as cylinder liners in internal combustion engines are composed of a plurality of metal oxides which combine to impart good wear resistance and thermally insulative characteristics.

Abstract: Equipment for testing or test sampling liquid metal by introducing a protection sleeve (3; 3'; 3") together with a testing or sampling means (2; 11) provided inside the protection sleeve. The protection sleeve comprises a thermoinsulating tube (3; 3'; 3") made of synthetic amorphous mineral fibers, preferably fibres of diabase type and having a sagging point of 1,000.degree.-1,200.degree. C. according to the standards of the Swedish Institute for Materials Testing, and bound with an evenly distributed binder comprising or including among other things a binder component of organic type, for instance a thermosetting resin like phenol resin, carbamide resin or melamine resin and/or substances incorporated in the fiber material, for instance crystal water containing salts or carbonates which at the temperature of the liquid metal spontaneously and successively emit gases.

Abstract: A thermal shock resistant porous sound absorbing body having high durability in which the prior drawbacks of sound absorbing bodies have been obviated, is produced by sintering a mixture comprising 100 parts by volume of ceramic particles having a bulk density of 1.2-2.0 kg/l, a grain size of 0.3-4.0 mm, a thermal expansion coefficient of less than 70.times.10.sup.-7 /.degree. C. and a fire resistant temperature of higher than 1,000.degree. C. and 4-18 parts by volume of an inorganic binder having a melting temperature of lower than that of the ceramic particles and a thermal expansion coefficient of lower than that of the ceramic particles, and further a sizing agent.

Abstract: New damping (insulating) materials are based on polyvinyl chloride particles or balled up fibers which are extremely lightweight and have a bulk density of 10-200 g/l and a particle weight less than 1 g. The particles are either enveloped by sheets or combined into lightweight components by means of heat or by the addition of binders, such as adhesives, fusion (hot-melt) adhesives, curable polymers, or frothed (pre-foamed), expandable polymers.

Abstract: Thermal energy storage compositions comprise a thermal energy storage material, for instance an inorganic hydrate that can undergo a change of hydration with accompanying release or storage of latent heat of hydration at a temperature of 10.degree. to 100.degree. C., held in a matrix of polymeric material, generally acrylic polymer. In one aspect of the invention the composition is in particulate form and so can, for instance, be poured into the heat exchanger in which it is to be used. In another aspect of the invention the storage material includes polyvalent metal ions and the polymeric material is a cationic polymer. In another aspect of the invention the composition is made by forming a solution, generally in water, of all the polymerizable material and most or all of the storage material and then polymerizing the polymerizable material in this solution. The solution is generally a low viscosity fluid and polymerization may be conducted in the heat exchanger vessel in which the composition is to be used.

Abstract: A low settled density loose fill heat insulation for building structures is formed by the addition to cellulose insulation of staple fibers selected from the group polypropylene, acetate, polyethylene, polyester, acrylic and vinyl. The staple fibers extend the cellulose insulation.

Abstract: A silicocalcareous mass with high porosity is obtained by using, in at least partial replacement of the usual silica, ultrafine synthetic silica with a large specific surface of 200 to 500 m.sup.2 per gram to a paste of lime and silica, and possibly adding nonreactive synthetic fibers of organic or inorganic origin. The silicocalcareous mass with high porosity can be used in the field of lining materials for containers intended to store dissolved gases and in the field of insulation materials.

Abstract: A high porosity silicocalcareous mass is obtained by using in at least partial replacement of the usual silica, amorphous ultrafine synthetic silica particles having a specific surface between 150 and 300 m.sup.2 per gram, and a high absorption capacity, and optionally adding nonreactive synthetic fibers of either inorganic or organic origin to the mixture containing the particles. The high-porosity silicocalcareous mass can be used as a lining material for containers, which are intended for storing liquified or dissolved gases and also as an insulation material, such as sound insulation in building construction.