Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to black multi-layer coatings for metallic substrates (1) or substrates having a metallic coating (2) and to articles covered, or partially covered with such coatings. The black coating consists of a black first layer (3) substantially comprised of nickel and a second polymeric silicate inorganic layer (4). The present invention may additionally have a third layer comprised substantially of organic constituents (5). This invention offers properties currently unavailable or insufficient in existing technologies. The present invention provides enhanced corrosion resistant, adherent black coatings which are thin enough to allow application to fasteners while providing a uniform black color, the combination of which have only been available previously with the use of hexavalent or trivalent chromium conversion coatings.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an Al alloy film contains a first additive element composed of Ni, and at least one type of second additive element selected from the group consisting of Group 2A alkaline earth metals and Groups 3B and 4B metalloids in Period 2 or 3 of the periodic table of the elements. Furthermore, the composition ratio of the first additive element is 0.5-5 at %, and the composition ratio of the second additive element is 0.1-3 at %.

Abstract: The invention provides low-emissivity stacks being characterized by a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), enhanced aesthetics, mechanical and chemical durability, and a tolerance for tempering or heat strengthening. The invention moreover provides low-emissivity coatings comprising, in order outward from the substrate a first dielectric layer; a first nucleation layer; a first Ag layer; a first barrier layer; a second dielectric layer; a second nucleation layer; a second Ag layer; a second barrier layer; a third dielectric layer; and optionally, a topcoat layer, and methods for depositing such coatings on substrates.

Abstract: A heat fixing roll or belt having a silicone rubber layer which is formed by curing a silicone rubber composition comprising (A) 100 pbw of an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl radicals in a molecule, (B) 20-500 pbw of a metallic silicon powder having an average particle size of up to 100 ?m, and (C) an effective amount of a curing agent. The silicone rubber layer has a high heat conductivity and long-term temperature durability.

Abstract: Composite bodies made by a silicon metal infiltration process that feature a silicon intermetallic, e.g., a metal silicide. Not only does this give the composite material engineer greater flexibility in designing or tailoring the physical properties of the resulting composite material, but the infiltrant also can be engineered compositionally to have much diminished amounts of expansion upon solidification, thereby enhancing net-shape-making capabilities. These and other consequences of engineering the metal component of composite bodies made by silicon infiltration permit the fabrication of large structures of complex shape.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film comprising a polymer film and a transparent conductive layer provided thereon, especially a transparent conductive film improved in durability and mechanical and electrical properties, a process for the preparation thereof, and a touch panel provided with the transparent conductive film, as well as transparent conductive plate and the process for the preparation thereof. The transparent conductive film comprising a polymer film, an undercoat layer and a transparent conductive layer which are superposed in this order, and the undercoat layer contains a compound having at least one selected from an amino group and a phosphoric acid group.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of spray cladding a wear plate. The method may include melting an alloy including glass forming chemistry, pouring the alloy through a nozzle to form an alloy stream, forming droplets of the alloy stream, and forming a coating of the alloy on a base metal. The base plate may exhibit a first hardness H1 of Rc 55 or less and the alloy coated base plate may exhibit a hardness H2, wherein H2>H1. In addition, the coating may exhibit nanscale or near-nanscale microstructural features in the range of 0.1 nm to 1,000 nm. Furthermore, the alloy coated base plate may exhibit a toughness of greater than 60 ft-lbs.

Abstract: An electrically conductive multilayer thin film structure and composition is transparent in both the visible and infrared portions of the spectrum. This multilayer film is readily deposited on a variety of substrates, including plastics, and survives such in service conditions as flexing, vibration, thermal cycling, thermal shock, ultraviolet exposure, and high humidity. The preferred films are also compatible with conventional photolithography processes.

Abstract: An extremely durable, stable and fast-curing elastomeric composition suitable for coating all types of architectural glass is disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp includes a reflective member having a silver vapor deposition reflective surface with good durability to prevent cracking or peeling of a protective film and capable of maintaining a high reflectance. The reflective member includes a topcoat layer which serves as a protective film on a silver vapor deposition film which is a silver alloy including Nd on a surface of a base material made of synthetic resin inside a lamp chamber S. The topcoat layer 64 includes a transparent modified silicone series resin using a silicone resin and an acrylic resin as resin components.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to an article, comprising: a substrate having a surface comprising aluminum or an aluminum alloy; a sealed anodic coating layer overlying at least part of the surface of the substrate; and a layer of a silicon-containing polymer overlying the sealed anodic coating layer. The article may be useful as a brake or wheel component.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a silicon semiconductor device, and a conductive silver paste for use in the front side of a solar cell device.

Abstract: Described herein are a silicon semiconductor device and a conductive silver paste for use in the front side of a solar cell device.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant tape coating for gas turbine engine includes a glassy ceramic matrix wherein the glassy matrix is silica-based, and includes corrosion resistant particles selected from refractory particles and non-refractory MCrAlX particles, and combinations thereof. The corrosion resistant particles are substantially uniformly distributed within the matrix, and provide the coating with corrosion resistance. Importantly the coating of the present invention has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) greater than that of alumina at engine operating temperatures. The CTE of the coating is sufficiently close to the substrate material such that the coating does not spall after frequent engine cycling at temperatures above 1200° F.

Abstract: An extreme low resistivity light attenuation anti-reflection coating structure with a surface protective layer includes a substrate, a coating module, and a composed protection coating layer. The coating module is formed on a front surface of the substrate. The coating module is composed of a plurality of silicon carbide compound coating layers and a plurality of metal coating layers that are alternately stacked with each other. The composed protection coating layer is formed on the coating module.

Abstract: In a sliding member according to the present invention and a manufacturing method thereof, at least one component selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, mullite, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide and iron oxide is transferred onto a base material, thereby forming a transfer layer (104, 204, 304, 404) at a sliding face of at least one of mutually sliding members (101, 201, 301, 401), thereby, the sliding face is provided with at least one or more of the following properties of these components: mechanical strength, solid lubrication, fracture toughness, and sliding property.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of a zeolite layer on a substrate containing metal, comprising the following method steps: production of an aqueous suspension, comprising several components, one component comprises at least one cross-linking element from the third, fourth or fifth main group of the periodic table, the substrate containing metal comprises at least one of the cross-linking elements, introduction of the substrate containing metal to the aqueous suspension, heating the aqueous suspension and the substrate containing the metal present therein for the in-situ crystallisation of a zeolite layer on the substrate containing metal, whereby the cross-linking elements in the substrate containing metal are extracted and included in the zeolite layer, a cross-linking element present in the suspension for formation of the zeolite layer is present at a concentration so low that a crystallisation in the suspension is largely or completely avoided and said element is principally provided by th

Abstract: Carbon Nanotube Films, Layers, Fabrics, Ribbons, Elements and Articles are disclosed. To make various articles, certain embodiments provide a substrate. Preformed nanotubes are applied to a surface of the substrate to create a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes. Portions of the non-woven fabric are selectively removed according to a defined pattern to create the article. To make a nanofabric, a substrate is provided. Preformed nanotubes are applied to a surface of the substrate to create a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes wherein the non-woven fabric is substantially uniform density. The nanofabrics and articles have characteristics desirable for various electrical systems such as memory circuits and conductive traces and pads.

Abstract: An impact resistant composite member is for at least one of armor plate and an impact resistant structure. The member comprises a body in plate form and a reinforcement structure located within the body. The body includes a metal alloy having a fine grain size of about 5 microns or less.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the present invention relates to a silicone non-stick coating, products having these coatings, and methods for making the same. In at least one embodiment, the coating comprises the cured product of silicone resin, silicone fluid, and durability agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a thin film having alternating monolayers of a metal-metal bonded complex monolayer and an organic monolayer by layer-by-layer growth. The process comprises the steps of: (1) applying onto a surface of a substrate a first linker compound to produce a primer layer; (2) applying onto said primer layer a layer of a metal-metal bonded complex to produce a metal-metal bonded complex monolayer on said primer layer; (3) applying onto said metal-metal bonded complex monolayer a second linker compound; and optionally (4) sequentially repeating steps (2) and (3) at least once to produce said layer-by-layer grown thin film having alternating monolayers of a metal-metal bonded complex monolayer and an organic monolayer.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a hard material protective coating on a substrate consisting of a metal or of a electrically conductive ceramic material, e.g. a coated tool for use in a machine tool, or components exposed to high temperature wherein, prior to the deposition of the hard protective material coating, the substrate is pretreated by bombardment with metal ions of at least one rare earth element thereby resulting in implantation of some of said ions into said substrate.

Abstract: Sodalite is synthesized in the presence of a stoichiometric quantity of Permanganate ion. After thorough washing to remove trace salts the resulting pigment may be encapsulated with amorphous silica using the Iler process. The resulting pigment has enhanced acid stability and provides excellent corrosion protection on reactive metal substrates such as Aerospace Aluminum or Coil grade Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions, kits and methods of providing improved semiconductor surfaces free of dangling bonds and free of strained bonds. One method provides for preventing interfacial reactions between a semiconductor surface and metal or dielectric comprising the steps of preparing a passivated semiconductor surface using a valence-mending agent and depositing a layer of metal or dielectric on the valence-mended semiconductor surface. As further described, a semiconductor surface free of interfacial reactions between the surface and a second molecular species may include a semiconductor surface with one atomic layer of valence-mending atoms, wherein valence mending occurs after introducing the semiconductor surface to a passivating agent. The present invention also includes a kit for preventing interfacial reactions from occurring on a semiconductor surface comprising a passivating agent and an instructional manual.

Abstract: The assembly comprises a stack structure made up of the following elements assembled together in pairs by brazing: the titanium-based metal piece (10); a first intermediate piece (11) suitable for deforming to accommodate differential expansion between the metal piece (10) and a piece (20) made of ceramic material based on silicon carbide and/or carbon; a second intermediate piece (12) that is rigid, having a coefficient of expansion close to that of said ceramic material piece (20) and made of aluminum nitride (AlN) or of tungsten (W); and the ceramic material piece (20).

Abstract: A process for coating an article includes the steps of contacting an article with a first solution to produce a coated article, the first solution includes a solvent and at least one non-conductive material comprising at least one oxide of a metal; contacting with a second solution the coated article having at least one surface with a non-conductive material layer, the second solution includes a solvent and at least one conductive material comprising at least one of the foregoing: graphite, metals, conductive ceramics, semi-conductive ceramics, intermetallic compounds, and mixtures thereof; and drying the coated article having at least one surface with a non-conductive material layer having the at least one conductive material in contact with at least one surface of the non-conductive material layer and the at least one surface of the article.

Abstract: A magnetic element and its manufacturing method are provided. A magnetic element includes an actuation part having a first surface and a second surface, a torsion bar connected to the actuation part, and a frame connected to the first torsion bar, wherein the first surface of the actuation part is an uneven surface. The manufacturing method of the magnetic element starts with forming an passivation layer on a substrate and defining a special area by the mask method, then continues with forming the adhesion layer and electroplate-initializing layer on the substrate sequentially. The photoresist layer are formed and the magnetic-inductive material is electroformed on the electroplate area. Finally, the substrate is etched and the passivation layer is removed to obtain the magnetic element. The manufacturing method of magnetic element of the present invention can be applied in the microelectromechanical system field and other categories.

Abstract: Methods for preventing isotropic removal of materials at corners formed by seams, keyholes, and other anomalies in films or other structures include use of etch blockers to cover or coat such corners. This covering or coating prevents exposure of the corners to isotropic etch solutions and cleaning solutions and, thus, higher material removal rates at the corners than at smoother areas of the structure or film from which material is removed. Solutions, including wet etchants and cleaning solutions, that include at least one type of etch blocker are also disclosed, as are systems for preventing higher rates of material removal at corners formed by seams, crevices, or recesses in a film or other structure. Semiconductor device structures in which etch blockers are located so as to prevent isotropic etchants from removing material from corners of seams, crevices, or recesses in a surface of a film or other structure at undesirably high rates are also disclosed.

Abstract: A media for an information storage device comprises a substrate of single-crystal silicon, a buffer layer of an epitaxial single crystal insulator formed over the substrate, a bottom electrode layer of an epitaxial single crystal conductor formed over the buffer layer, a ferroelectric layer of an epitaxial single crystal ferroelectric material formed over the bottom electrode layer, and an overlayer of an epitaxial single crystal material formed over the ferroelectric layer. Dipole charges generally having a first orientation exist at an interface between the bottom electrode layer and the ferroelectric layer includes, while dipole charges generally having a second orientation opposite the first orientation exist at an interface between the ferroelectric layer and the overlayer includes.

Abstract: Coated articles comprising a decorative metal substrate and a transparent cured coating thereon containing inorganic particles in which the concentration of particles in the exposed surface region of the cured coating is greater than the bulk region of the coating. Preferably, the transparent coating is applied by electrodeposition.

Abstract: Method for the treatment of at least one surface portion of at least one layer A located between a substrate and a layer B of a thin-film multilayer, the layers of which are vacuum-deposited on the substrate having a glass function, according to the invention, is characterized in that: at least one thin layer A is deposited on a surface portion of said substrate, this deposition phase being carried out by a vacuum deposition process; using at least one linear ion source, a plasma of ionized species is generated from a gas or from a gas mixture; at least one surface portion of the layer A is subjected to said plasma so that said ionized species at least partly modifies the surface state of the layer A; and at least one layer B is deposited on a surface portion of the layer A, this deposition phase being carried out by a vacuum deposition process.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of forming paint films using a three-coat one-bake system comprising applying a white base coat comprising titanium oxide to a polyolefin substrate comprising a primer, applying a light colored mica base coat to the white base coat wet-on-wet and then applying a clear coat to the mica base coat wet-on-wet, and then heating and hardening the polyolefin substrate comprising the while base coat, the mica base coat, and the clear, wherein the primer, white base coat and mica base coat each comprise from 0.2 to 5.0 parts by weight of a biphenylphosphate compound which can be represented by formula (1) per 100 parts by weight of resin solid fraction. Also provided herein are articles manufactured according to this method of forming paint films.

Abstract: A sliding element comprises at least one surface for sliding contact with a running face, wherein a wear layer and a run-in layer made from carbon are applied to the surface, and is characterized in that the run-in layer comprises hydrogen and nanocrystalline carbide phases. In a method for manufacturing a sliding element, the run-in layer is applied by means of a PVD process. A sliding system has an above-described sliding element and a body having a running face. A coating for a sliding element comprises a wear layer which can be applied to the upper side of the sliding element, and a run-in layer which is configured as a carbon layer, and is characterized in that the run-in layer comprises hydrogen and nanocrystalline carbide phases.

Abstract: An inventive workpiece features on at least parts of its surface a wear resistant hard coating comprising the following composition Al1-a-b-c-dCraXbSicBdZ, where x is at least one element from Nb, Mo, W or Ta; Z is one element or compound from N, C, CN, NO, CO, CNO; and 0.2<=a<=0.5; 0.01<=b<=0.2; 0<=c<=0.1; 0<=d<=0.1. Further a PVD process for depositing such a wear resistant coating is disclosed whereby at least one workpiece is installed in a vacuum coating system and said system is operated in a low pressure argon atmosphere utilizing at least two metal or metal alloy targets with at least temporarily addition of a reactive gas.

Abstract: An article, process, and method for surface plasmon resonance plates are described. A substrate is covered with a thin metal film onto which a second thin metal film is deposited. The surface of the second thin metal film is converted to the metal oxide which is used to covalently bond organosilanes to the surface. Reactive organosilanes containing terminal bonding groups are arranged in a plurality of spots that are surrounded by inert organosilanes. Biomolecule attachment to the binding group is detected or measured from surface plasmon signals from the first thin metal film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for coating plumbing articles such as plumbing fixtures, which have stainless steel surface or surfaces with a so-called stainless steel appearance. According to the invention, at least one siloxane is applied to at least a portion of the surfaces and, to be precise, essentially only in the recesses, channels, grooves and the like, which are provided in the surfaces, while being coated or filled with the siloxane. The coated surfaces are preferably ones that have been subjected to a prior surface treatment, particularly ones that have been brushed.

Abstract: A power semiconductor substrate with an insulating sheet-like base, having at least one sequence of layers of: a thin adhesion promoting layer, a sintered metal layer and a conductive layer arranged on at least one main area of the substrate. The associated process includes the steps of: coating at least a portion of the one main area with the adhesion promoting layer; arranging a pasty layer of the sintered metal and a solvent on at least a portion of the adhesion promoting layer; arranging the conductive layer on the sintered metal layer; and applying pressure to the conductive layer of the power substrate.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant member comprising a base material made of ceramics or a metal and at least one layer of corrosion resistant film formed on the surface of the former. At least one layer of the corrosion resistant film is a corrosion resistant film formed from a compound of the group 3 element as the main component and has specific characteristics so that it can improve film property.

Abstract: Iridescent magnetic pigments are produced by depositing a ferrite layer and a second metal oxide layer in succession on a substrate. The substrate may be platy and is coated with the ferrite, which is then coated with the second metal oxide layer to provide interference color effect. At least one of the layers is magnetic. The magnetic pigment may be used in coatings such as paints.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of forming a copper portion surrounded by an insulating material in an integrated circuit structure, the insulating material being a first oxide, the method having steps including forming a composite material over a region of the insulating material where the copper portion is to be formed, the composite material having first and second materials, annealing such that the second material reacts with the insulating material to form a second oxide that provides a diffusion barrier to copper; and depositing a copper layer over the composite material by electrochemical deposition to form the copper portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are substrates with a first hydrophobic layer having a first contact angle and a second hydrophobic layer having a second contact angle, the first hydrophobic layer between the second hydrophobic layer and the substrate, the first contact angle being greater than the second contact angle.

Abstract: An article comprising a substrate formed of a silicon-comprising material, such as an article exposed to the hostile thermal environment of a gas turbine engine. The article further comprises an environmental barrier layer, e.g., an alkaline earth metal aluminosilicate, and a physical barrier layer overlying the environmental barrier layer. The physical barrier layer comprises zirconia or hafnia stabilized with an oxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, scandium, yttrium, and lanthanide metals; and a low CTE oxide selected from the group consisting of niobia and tantala; and mixtures thereof. A method for preparing an environmental barrier coating system on a substrate formed of a silicon-comprising material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A curable organic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a curable organic resin and (B) 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a thiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane or an isothiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane represented by the general formula: X—R1—Si(OR2)nR33-n, wherein X is NCS— or SCN—, R1 is an alkylene or alkyleneoxyalkylene group, R2 and R3 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups, and the subscript n is 1, 2, or 3. The curable organic resin composition possesses superior moldability and, when cured, exhibits superior adhesive properties on substrates such as metals.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing a multi-element oxide single crystal which contains Bi, which has high crystallinity independently of a preparation process, and which is represented by the formula (Bi2O2)Am?1BmO3m+1, wherein A is Sr, Ba, Ca, or Bi and B is Ti, Ta, or Nb. A flux layer, containing a composition satisfying the inequality 0<CuO/Bi2O3<2 and/or 0?TiO/Bi2O3<7/6 on a molar basis is deposited on a wafer and a single-crystalline thin-film is then deposited on the flux layer placed on the wafer. A melt of a composition which contains raw materials and a flux and which satisfies the above inequality is prepared and the melt is cooled such that a single crystal is grown. A CuO flux layer is deposited on a wafer and Bi—Ti—O is supplied to the flux layer using a Bi6Ti3O12, Bi7Ti3O12, or Bi8Ti3O12 target of which the Bi content is greater than that of an object film such that a Bi4Ti3O12 single-crystalline thin-film is formed above the wafer.

Abstract: A coated metal substrate has at least one layer of titanium based hard material alloyed with at least one alloying element selected from the list of chromium, vanadium and silicon. The total quantity of alloying elements is between 1% and 50% of the metal content, the layer having a general formula of: (Ti100-a-b-cCraVbSic)CxNyOz.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle component, particularly a motor vehicle attachment part, preferably a motor vehicle exterior component, particularly preferred a motor vehicle trim component, made of anodized aluminum or an anodized aluminum alloy. The motor vehicle component is provided—at least partially—with a sol-gel coating. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle comprising a corresponding motor vehicle component.

Abstract: A reflecting member of a vehicle lamp is provided with a top coat layer formed on a silver deposited coat formed on a surface of a synthetic resin base. The top coat layer is made of a transparent acrylic resin which is synthesized with a monomer whose glass transition temperature is 60° C. or higher. The top coat layer adheres to the silver deposited coat to suppress the agglomeration of Ag atoms constituting the silver deposited coat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate of which at least one part of the surface thereof has been rendered hydrophobic and, for said purpose, has a hydrophobic surface structure consisting of an essentially-mineral silicon-containing sub-layer and an outer layer comprising a hydrophobic agent which is grafted onto said sub-layer. The invention is characterised in that the outer hydrophobic agent layer is applied to the sub-layer while the surface of the latter is in an activated state before being brought into contact with said hydrophobic agent. The invention also relates to rain-repellent glass comprising one such substrate, which is particularly suitable for use in the automobile, aviation, construction, electric household appliance and ophthalmic lens industries.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a thermal barrier coating (TBC) for inclusion in a thermal barrier coating/environmental barrier coating system (TBC/EBC system) for use on a silicon containing material substrate is provided. The TBC comprises a compound having a primary constituent portion and a stabilizer portion stabilizing said primary constituent. The primary constituent portion of the TBC comprises hafnia present in an amount of at least about 5 mol % of the primary constituent. The stabilizer portion of said thermal barrier coating comprises at least one metal oxide comprised of cations with a +2 or +3 valence present in the amount of about 10 to about 40 mol % of the thermal barrier coating.

Abstract: Corrosion protection on metals The present invention relates to a coating on a metal to protect against corrosion, comprising the following layer sequence: (i) metal surface, (ii) layer based on a sol containing silicon compounds, (iii) layer based on at least one organosilane, (iv) if desired, one or more coating films. The present invention further relates to a process for producing such a coating and to the use thereof.