Abstract: An adhesive composition having high electrical conductibility and thermal conductivity under no load and even at a curing temperature of 200° C. or lower, and having a high adhesive force even at 260° C., and a semiconductor device produced by using the adhesive composition are provided. Disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising (A) silver particles having a state ratio of oxygen derived from silver oxide of less than 15% as measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and (B) an alcohol or carboxylic acid having a boiling point of 300° C. or higher.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high thermally conductive composite, including a first composite and a second composite having a co-continuous and incompatible dual-phase manner. The first composite consists of glass fiber distributed into polyphenylene sulfide, and the second composite consists of carbon material distributed into polyethylene terephthalate. The carbon material includes graphite, graphene, carbon fiber, carbon nanotube, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A thermally conductive composition is made to contain a cured thermosetting resin containing a crystalline epoxy resin component, and an inorganic filler. The content by percentage of the inorganic filler in the thermally conductive composition is 66% or more and 90% or less by volume. This thermally conductive composition has a main portion made mainly of the inorganic filler, and a surface layer portion made mainly of the crystalline epoxy component and formed on the main portion to be continuous to the main portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antifreeze/anticorrosion concentrates comprising from 10 to 50% by weight, based on the total amount of the concentrate, of glycerol, to processes for preparing such concentrates from superconcentrates, to aqueous coolant compositions from these concentrates, and to their use, for example in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: The chemical reactions modulation of temperature and dissipate heat through using phase change materials (PCM). Hydration of a mixture composed of encapsulated and/or non-encapsulated oxides such as calcium oxide and/or magnesium oxide and dehydrated and/or hydrated zeolite coupled with control of pH of mixture through compounds such as Citric acid, or combination exothermic mixes, such as Cao and Mg—Fe, provide sustained heat release and heat retention tailored by addition of PCMs. The modulation may include timed/controlled release from encapsulated reactants and may include particles with tailored size distribution and different burn characteristics. The phase change materials used include organics (paraffins, non paraffins and fatty acids) and inorganics (salt hydrates). The selection of PCM is based on compatibility with the reacting mix, added reacting aqueous medium, and the desired temperature the system is to be held constant or temperature range it is desired to be modulated.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one ionized silicate mineral and water, wherein the at least one ionized silicate mineral is solvated in water, and wherein decomposition comprises an ionized germanium dioxide, its method of making, and its method of using are disclosed. While the composition is subject to a wide range of applications, it is especially suited for use in a coolant system for a combustion engine, and in particular, the coolant system for an internal combustion engine for vehicles.

Abstract: Thermally conductive polymer compositions comprising polymer, highly moisture resistant magnesium oxide, and filler having higher aspect ratio than 5. The compositions are particularly useful for metal/polymer hybrid parts.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoplastic resin which (A) remarkably improves thermal conductivity of a resin composition when a thermally conductive filler is added and (B) can be injection-molded even by use of a general injection-molding die. The thermoplastic resin is a resin wherein: a main chain which mainly has a specific repeating unit; and 60 mol % or more ends of molecular chains are carboxyl groups.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cooling liquid composition, which has an excellent ability to prevent the corrosion of mainly a metal constituting a cooling system for an internal combustion engine or the like, particularly an iron-based metal, or alumninum or an aluminum alloy, and also can effectively inhibit cavitation damage. The composition contains a glycol as a base material, wherein the composition does not contain p-tert butyl benzoate or an alkali metal salt thereof, but contains (a) 0.05-0.5% by mass of silicic acid or an alkali metal salt thereof, (b) 0.1-8% by mass of sebacic acid or an alkali metal salt thereof, (c) 0.1-10% by mass of toluic acid or an alkali metal salt thereof, and (d) 0.001-0.5% by mass of at least one compound selected from a strontium compound, a magnesium compound, and a calcium compound.

Abstract: An aqueous-based coolant for cooling and reducing corrosion potential in applications having high aluminum or nickel surface area to coolant volume ratios has a pH between 8 and 9 and includes about 35 weight % to about 65 weight % propylene glycol, about 1.0 weight % to about 4.0 weight % 2-ethylhexanoic acid, about 0.25 weight % to about 1.0 weight % sebacic acid, about 0.25 weight % to about 1.0 weight % benzoic acid and about 0.03 weight % to about 0.1 weight % molybdate oxyanion. A cooling system includes an aluminum or nickel surface and the aqueous-based coolant. A method of cooling a component surface containing aluminum or nickel includes delivering the aqueous-based coolant to the component surface and cooling the component surface with the aqueous-based coolant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition containing about 90% to about 30% of at least one amorphous thermoplastic or at least one semi crystalline thermoplastic or a mixture thereof and about 10% to about 70% of expanded graphite, wherein about 90% of the particles of the expanded graphite have a particle size of at least about 200 microns. The inventive compositions may find use in LED heat sink applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to antifreeze concentrates which are based on alkylene glycols or derivatives thereof or on glycerin, containing 0.05 to 10 wt. % of one or more cathoxylic acid amides and/or sulfonic acid amides in relation to the total quantity of concentrate.

Abstract: This invention covers formulation providing protection against corrosion in both the liquid and vapor phase. Such formulations are used in applications where engine parts or fuel cell systems are subjected to a “running-in” or “hot test” prior to final assembly or storage. The invention includes a concentrate as well as a dilute solution. The synergistic combination of inorganic ammonium derivatives in combination with monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acids and a silicate dramatically increases the period of protection for both ferrous and aluminum alloys. This enables storage for a longer period when the engine parts are shipped or stored prior to assembling.

Abstract: This invention covers a formulation providing protection against corrosion in liquid and vapor phase. Such formulations are used in applications where engine parts or fuel cell systems are subjected to a “running-in” or “hot-test” prior to final assembly or storage. The invention includes a concentrate as well as a dilute solution. The synergistic combination of inorganic ammonium derivatives in combination with monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acids increases the period of protection. This enables storage for a longer period when the engine parts are shipped or stored prior to assembling. The use of the described invention pre-conditions the metal surface and provides protection even if afterwards the liquid is almost completely removed.

Abstract: A thermal interface material comprises a phenyl ester and a thermally conductive filler. The material optionally contains an epoxy resin derived from nutshell oil or an epoxidized dimer fatty acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic coolant applied in thermal aerosol fire suppression apparatuses and processing method thereof. The coolant mainly comprises endothermic cooling material, catalytic additive, processing aid and bonding agent; compared to that in the prior art, the catalytic coolant prepared from appropriate materials at appropriate proportions has high strength, delivers good cooling effect and can reduce secondary impairment to the fire suppressant, reduce or even eliminate toxic gases in the products of the fire suppressant and enhance environmental safety.

Abstract: The present invention describes a synthetic turf having super absorbent materials in order to keep the synthetic turf cooler than conventional synthetic turfs. The present invention also provides for synthetic turf infill cooling particles comprising a layer of water-absorbing material coating a foundation comprising a core substrate. In one embodiment, the cooling particle is comprised of a core particle or substrate, which is coated with a water-absorbing material. In one embodiment, the water-absorbing material is a super absorbent polymer.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure consistent with certain implementations has a crystalline substrate oriented with a {111} plane surface that is within 10 degrees of surface normal. An epitaxially grown electrically insulating interlayer overlays the crystalline substrate and establishes a coincident lattice that mates with the surface symmetry of the {111} plane surface. An atomically stable two dimensional crystalline film resides on the epitaxial insulating layer with a coincident lattice match to the insulating interlayer. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound and a preparation method thereof. The disclosed wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound comprises a wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin having a high melting point, and an inorganic filler having a high thermal conductivity. In addition, the disclosed wholly aromatic liquid crystal polyester resin compound can be prepared by using a twin screw extruder having a barrel temperature of 350 to 450° C.

Abstract: A thermal interface material comprises an epoxy resin derived from nutshell oil or an epoxidized dimer fatty acid, or both, and fusible metal particles substantially devoid of added lead. Optionally, the TIM comprises a catalyst for the epoxy functionality.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lubricant composition comprising soybean oil; and molybdenum disulfide; the molybdenum disulfide being dispersed in the soybean oil. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising agitating molybdenum disulfide with soybean oil in a reactor; the mixing being conducted in the presence of a magnetic field that is greater than the earth's field and an electrical field. Disclosed herein too is a coolant composition comprising water; soap and/or a surfactant; and a lubricant composition; the lubricant composition comprising soybean oil and molybdenum disulfide. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing a coolant composition comprising mixing a lubricant composition, water and soap; the lubricant composition comprising a base oil and a metal sulfide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly thermal conductive compound which has a high thermal conductivity, has a high consistency and a good coating workableness, and is excellent in thermal stability at a high temperature. A highly thermal conductive compound containing (A) 85 to 97% by mass of an inorganic powder filler, (B) 2 to 15% by mass of a base oil, and (C) 0.001 to 10% by mass of a compound represented by Y—(—R2—COO—)n—R1—X (wherein R1 and R2 each is a bivalent hydrocarbon group having a linear or branched chain having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, n is 1 to 15, X and Y each is at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group and a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom, and at least one of X and Y is a carboxyl group or a hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous antifreeze composition comprising 10 to 50% by weight of one or more dicarboxylic acids, preferably aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 12 carbon atoms in the form of the alkali metal, ammonium or alkaline earth metal salt. Preferably, these salts are used in combination with at least one further substance. This gives antifreeze compositions with a good frost protective action, good heat conductivity and good protection against corrosion.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 69% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester B) from 30 to 79% by weight of an aluminum oxide C) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of an organic or inorganic acid or mixture of these D) from 0 to 10% by weight of D1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate with an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, part 2), or D2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these E) from 0 to 50% by weight of other additives, where the entirety of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) gives 100%.

Abstract: To provide a liquid crystal polyester composition which is suited for use as a material for forming a liquid crystal polyester film having excellent thermal conductivity. Also, an excellent electronic circuit board is provided by using an insulating film obtained from the liquid crystal polyester composition. The liquid crystal polyester composition of the present invention is composed of a liquid crystal polyester, a solvent and a thermally conductive filler. The thermally conductive filler is contained in the amount of 50 to 90 volume % based on the total amount of the liquid crystal polyester and the thermally conductive filler, and the thermally conductive filler contains 0 to 20 volume % of a first thermally conductive filler having a volume average particle diameter of 0.1 ?m or more and less than 1.0 ?m, 5 to 40 volume % of a second thermally conductive filler having a volume average particle diameter of 1.0 ?m or more and less than 5.

Abstract: An aqueous-based coolant for cooling and reducing corrosion potential in applications having high aluminum or nickel surface area to coolant volume ratios has a pH between 8 and 9 and includes about 35 weight % to about 65 weight % propylene glycol, about 1.0 weight % to about 4.0 weight % 2-ethylhexanoic acid, about 0.25 weight % to about 1.0 weight % sebacic acid, about 0.25 weight % to about 1.0 weight % benzoic acid and about 0.03 weight % to about 0.1 weight % molybdate oxyanion. A cooling system includes an aluminum or nickel surface and the aqueous-based coolant. A method of cooling a component surface containing aluminum or nickel includes delivering the aqueous-based coolant to the component surface and cooling the component surface with the aqueous-based coolant.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing gradient composite material comprises steps of providing plural surface modified inorganic nanoparticles with functional groups or oligomers with functional groups; transferring the surface modified inorganic nanoparticles or oligomers with functional groups into an organic matrix to form a mixture; performing a photo polymerization step or a thermo-polymerization step for polymerizing and generating a gradient distribution of the surface modified inorganic nanoparticles or oligomers with functional groups in the mixture; and curing the mixture to solidify the organic matrix and form a structure with gradient composite, wherein the organic matrix is transferred into an organic polymer after curing.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide columnar zinc oxide particles that are free from breaking or collapsing of a form when they are incorporated into, and mixed with, a resin and that can impart sufficient thermal conductivity or electrical conductivity. This invention provides zinc oxide particles represented by the following formula (1), ZnMn+xO1+nx/2-aH2O??(1) wherein Mn+ is a trivalent or tetravalent metal, x and “a” satisfy 0.002<x<0.05 and 0.05?a<0.5, respectively, and having a columnar particle content of 80% or more.

Abstract: A transportable PCM (phase change material) module comprises anumber of PCM packs; a housing for thermally insulting said number of PCM packs from a module's surrounding medium; spaces separating said packs and forming one or more channels for the flow of a fluid; said housing incorporating a fluid inlet and a fluidoutlet; whereby, in use, fluid flows through said channels from said inlet to said outlet.A PCM (phase change material) pack comprises a laminate of a first conducting panel and a second conducting panel enclosing a portion formed primarily of PCM; wherein said portion of PCM incorporates thermal conductors. A PCM (phase change material pack) comprises an envelope of relatively highly thermally conductive material enclosing a portion formed primarily of PCM; wherein said PCM portion incorporates a conductive compound mixed into said PCM which comprises carbon black particles.

Abstract: A thermally conductive composition is made to contain a cured thermosetting resin containing a crystalline epoxy resin component, and an inorganic filler. The content by percentage of the inorganic filler in the thermally conductive composition is 66% or more and 90% or less by volume. This thermally conductive composition has a main portion made mainly of the inorganic filler, and a surface layer portion made mainly of the crystalline epoxy component and formed on the main portion to be continuous to the main portion.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition of a sintering Ag paste which can metallically bond to a nonprecious metal member with high strength as well as to a precious metal member, in a sintering Ag paste which metallically bonds to a metal at a low temperature, and to provide a bonding method to obtain a joint part having high strength. The sintering Ag paste is a material containing a solution of an organic silver complex that is easily decomposed by heat regardless of an atmosphere. Furthermore, the bonding method includes: metallizing a face of a nonprecious metal with Ag in a non-oxidizing atmosphere in a step prior to sintering Ag particles; and then sintering the Ag particles in an oxidizing atmosphere.

Abstract: Pitch-based graphitized short fibers formed from mesophase pitch as a raw material, having an average fiber diameter of 5 to 20 ?m, a percentage (CV value) of a variance of a fiber diameter with respect to the average fiber diameter of 8 to 15%, a number average fiber length of 20 to 500 ?m, and a crystallite size (La) derived from a growth direction of a hexagonal net plane of 30 nm or more, having graphene sheets that are closed upon observation of an end surface of a filler with a transmission electron microscope, and a substantially flat surface observed with a scanning electron microscope, and having an R value, which is a relative intensity ratio (ID/IG) of an intensity (ID) of a Raman band in the vicinity of 1,360 cm?1 to an intensity (IG) of a Raman band in the vicinity of 1,580 cm?1 measured by laser Raman spectroscopy, in a range of 0.01 to 0.07. The short fibers can be filled in a rubber composition at a high density without inhibition of curing of the rubber composition.

Abstract: An antifreeze composition having improved thermal stability is provided. In one embodiment, the antifreeze concentrate composition comprises from 50 to 99.8 wt. % of a glycol-based freezing point depressant selected from the group of: alkylene glycols, glycol monoethers, glycerins, and mixtures thereof; 0.01 to 10 wt. % of at least one of a 2-ethylhexanoic acid, isononanoic acid and 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid; and 0.01 to 5 wt. % of at least one of octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, neodecanoic acid, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, p-terbutylbenzoic acid, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the composition is employed as a concentrate in admixture with 10 to 90 wt. % water. In one embodiment no more than one dicarboxylic acid is used as an additive. In another embodiment no dicarboxylic acid is present.

Abstract: A molybdate-free antifreeze composition having improved thermal stability is provided. In one embodiment, the antifreeze concentrate composition comprises from 50 to 99 wt. % of a glycol-based freezing point depressant selected from the group of: alkylene glycols, glycol monoethers, glycerins, and mixtures thereof; 0.01 to 10 wt. % of at least one of a 2-ethylhexanoic acid, isononanoic acid and 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid; and 0.01 to 5 wt. % of at least one of heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, neodecanoic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, p-terbutylbenzoic acid, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the composition is employed as a concentrate in admixture with 10 to 90 wt. % water.

Abstract: Deicing compositions comprised of hydroxyl-containing organic compounds and/or organic acid salts are disclosed.

Abstract: In the method of embodiments of the invention, the metal seeded carbon allotropes are reacted in solution forming zero valent metallic nanowires at the seeded sites. A polymeric passivating reagent, which selects for anisotropic growth is also used in the reaction to facilitate nanowire formation. The resulting structure resembles a porcupine, where carbon allotropes have metallic wires of nanometer dimensions that emanate from the seed sites on the carbon allotrope. These sites are populated by nanowires having approximately the same diameter as the starting nanoparticle diameter.

Abstract: A thermal insulation composition comprising: aqueous base; one or more primary viscosifier comprising a quantity of clay; and, an amount of one or more polymeric viscosifier comprising sulfonate moiety.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention contains an inorganic filler and a thermoplastic resin whose main chain contains a repeating unit represented by the general formula (1): -M-Sp-??(1) wherein M represents a mesogenic group; and Sp represents a spacer.

Abstract: A heat conducting sheet including a composition, wherein the composition contains plate-form boron nitride particles (A) having an average particle diameter of more than 10 ?m and 60 ?m or less, and an organic polymer compound (B) having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 50° C. or lower, the plate-form boron nitride particles (A) are contained in the composition in an amount ranging from 45 to 75% by volume thereof, and are oriented to direct the major axis direction thereof along the thickness direction of the sheet. Thus, there is provided an electrically insulating and heat conducting sheet which can keep a high thermal conductivity while the sheet has additional properties such as flexibility.

Abstract: Highly cohesive, thermally conductive adhesive mass, comprising a polymer and aluminum oxide particles, in which more than 95 wt. % of the aluminum oxide particles are alpha aluminum oxide.

Abstract: A thermoplastic compound is disclosed, comprising polyhydroxyalkanoate and an effective amount of a nucleating agent of surface treated precipitated calcium carbonate. Optionally the compound also includes additional polymers and functional additives to modify physical properties of the compound. Molded or extruded plastic articles can be made from the compound. The compound has a crystallization temperature of more than about 108° C.

Abstract: A composition for deicing or for the preparation of a heat transfer fluid is provided. The composition comprises a mixture of at least two carboxylic acid salts having a t/c ratio of 2 or lower, including a dicarboxylic salt and a monocarboxylic salt, said dicarboxylic salt being present in the mixture in an amount of at least 50 wt % of the weight of the mixture, on a dry basis. More particularly, said mixture is including a succinate and a formate, wherein the succinate is in an amount of at least 50 wt %, on a dry basis. Also provided is a method for deicing a surface or preventing the accumulation of ice, snow or a mixture thereof on a surface, comprising a step of applying on a surface covered by ice, snow or a mixture thereof, or susceptible of being covered by ice, snow or a mixture thereof, the above composition. The composition is also useful for the preparation of a heat transfer fluid coolant to be used in a heat transfer system comprising a heat transfer fluid provided with a cooling system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antifreeze/anticorrosion concentrates comprising from 10 to 50% by weight, based on the total amount of the concentrate, of glycerol, to processes for preparing such concentrates from superconcentrates, to aqueous coolant compositions from these concentrates, and to their use, for example in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A thermally conductive polymer composition, comprising a polymer, conductive charges in an amount of about 35% by weight or less, and a compatibilizer, the composition having a transverse thermal conductivity of about 0.5 W/m/K or more and a deformation at break of about 850% or less The composition is fabricated by i) feeding a polymer and a compatibilizer in a feed zone of an extruder to obtain a melted resin; ii) introducing directly into the extruder downstream of the feed zone, conductive charges in an amount of about 35% by weight or less into the melted resin; and iii) providing a degassing zone before the output of the thermally conductive polymer composition produced.

Abstract: A method to use a heat transfer oil, comprising: a. selecting a heat transfer oil having an auto ignition temperature greater than 329° C. (625° F.) and a viscosity index greater than 28×Ln(Kinematic Viscosity at 100° C., in cSt)+80; wherein the heat transfer oil comprises a base oil, made from a waxy feed, with the base oil having: i. greater than 10 weight percent and less than 70 weight percent total molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality, wherein the one or more fractions have at least 31.2 wt % 1-unsaturations by FIMS; b. providing the heat transfer oil to a mechanical system; and c. transferring heat in the mechanical system from a heat source to a heat sink.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions which are exothermic upon contact with oxygen and are self-steaming. The various described embodiments include compositions comprising: (a) a fuel component; (b) a water manager component; and (c) water. In one embodiment, the water manager component, has a mean particle size distribution of greater than about 250 microns. Alternatively or additionally, the ratio of the water manager component to the water is from about 0.001:1 to about 0.2:1, by weight. Alternatively or additionally, the fuel component comprises sponge iron. Alternatively or additionally, the composition comprises a volatile component. In yet another embodiment, articles comprising the compositions are described. Further, methods of making the compositions are described.

Abstract: A toxicological friendly antifreeze composition having improved thermal stability is provided. In one embodiment, the antifreeze composition comprises from 5 to 80 wt. % of an aqueous freezing point depressant selected from alkali metal salts of acetates, formates, proprionates, adipiates, and succinates, and mixtures thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt. % of at least one of a 2-ethylhexanoic acid, isononanoic acid and 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoic acid; and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of at least one of octanoic acid, nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, neodecanoic acid, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, p-terbutylbenzoic acid, and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the composition is employed as a concentrate in admixture with 10 to 90 wt. % water. The composition may be totally free of glycol, or, in an alternate embodiment, possess a glycol:non-glycol base ratio of 1:2 to 1:20.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pH stabilizing heat transfer medium composition comprising a main component of water, glycol, alcohol or glycol ether, and a pH buffer agent. The pH buffer agent is comprised of an alicyclic compound where a single ring-constituting carbon atom is bonded to two identical members or two different members selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl and its salts, or where at least two ring-constituting neighboring carbon atoms are each bonded to a single member selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl and its salts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solution that provides protection against forms of corrosion. Such solutions are intended for use in applications where cooling system parts are hot tested or the engine is run-in prior to it being stored and/or assembled in the final vehicle or engine configuration. The invention includes a concentrate as well as a dilute solution made from the concentrate. The synergistic combination of inorganic ammonium derivatives in combination with monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acids has proven to dramatically increase the period of protection, thus enabling storage for a longer period when the engine parts are shipped or stored prior to assembling. The use of the described invention shows a pre-conditioning of the metal surface and provides protection even if afterwards the liquid is almost completely removed.

Abstract: The technology of this invention relates to a solution that provides protection against forms of corrosion. Such solutions are intended for use in applications where cooling system parts are hot tested or the engine is run-in prior to it being stored and/or assembled in the final vehicle or engine configuration. The invention covers a concentrate as well as a dilute solution made from the concentrate. The synergistic combination of inorganic ammonium derivatives with monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acids has proven to dramatically increase the protection time, thus enabling storage for a longer period when the engine parts are shipped or stored prior to assembling. When silicate is added to the above formulation, excellent protection from liquid and vapor corrosion is provided on ferrous liner alloys as well as on aluminum alloys. Aluminum alloys are used in engine heads.