Abstract: The invention discloses a coating solution for use in forming Bi-based ferroelectric thin films containing Bi, metallic element A (at least one selected from the group consisting of Bi, Pb, Ba, Sr, Ca, Na, K and rare earth elements) and metallic element B (at least one selected from the group consisting of Ti, Nb, Ta, W, Mo, Fe, Co and Cr), wherein it contains metal alkoxides of Bi, metallic element A and metallic element B respectively, and an organometallic compound obtainable by hydrolyzing composite metal alkoxides, formed by any two or more of said metal alkoxides, with water alone or in combination with a catalyst, and contains Bi in a molar amount 1-1.1 times as great as the stoichiometric amount; a ferroelectric thin film (5), a ferroelectric capacitor (10) and a ferroelectric memory with the use of such a coating solution; and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A corrosion-inhibiting composition for application to a metal substrate, such as aluminum or steel, and in connection with a paint, and the synthesis of the composition is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention aims to provide a method for preparing a composite substrate of substrate/electrode/dielectric layer structure having a thick-film dielectric layer with a smooth surface using a sol-gel solution of high concentration capable of forming a film to a substantial thickness without generating cracks, the composite substrate and an EL device using the same. The object is attained by a method for preparing a composite substrate including in order an electrically insulating substrate, an electrode and an insulator layer formed thereon by a thick film technique, wherein a thin-film insulator layer is formed on the insulator layer by applying to the insulator layer a sol-gel solution obtained by dissolving a metal compound in a diol represented by OH(CH2)nOH as a solvent, followed by drying and firing; the composite substrate and an EL device using the same.

Abstract: A precursor composition for forming a zirconium and/or hafnium silicate film on a substrate, e.g., by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Illustrative precursor compositions include (1) a first precursor metal compound or complex including a silicon alcoxide (siloxide) ligand coordinated to a metal M, wherein M=Zr or Hf and (2) a second precursor metal compound or complex including an aliphatic alcoxide ligand coordinated to a metal M, wherein M=Zr or Hf, wherein the relative proportions of the first and second precursors relative to one another are employed to controllably establish the M/Si ratio in the deposited silicate thin film. The precursor composition may contain a solvent medium, so that the composition is adapted for liquid delivery CVD, to form stable thin-film gate dielectrics for fabrication of microelectronic devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic polymer material based on tantalum oxide, notably with a high refractive index and mechanically resistant to abrasion, its method of manufacture, in particular making use of precursors based on chlorinated derivatives of tantalum, and optical materials such as antiglare materials and reflecting materials manufactured from this material.

Abstract: A resin-coated Al—Zn alloy coated steel sheet is excellent in formability, resistance to chromium dissolution, corrosion resistance, alkali resistance, and paintability, and produced by the following method. That is, a silane coupling agent having amino group, chromium ion and at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of trihydric alcohol and dihydric alcohol having the number of carbon of 2 to 3 are compounded into an acrylic polymer resin emulsion including carboxyl group and glycidyl group, and having an acid value of 10 to 60. A pH of the resultant mixture is adjusted within a range of 7 to 9 to obtain a chromate containing resin composition. The chromate containing resin composition is applied on an Al—Zn alloy coated steel sheet as a substrate, and then dried to obtain a resin film on the substrate. A compounding amount of the silane coupling agent is within a range of 0.5 to 3.0 wt % with respect to a resin solid component of the acrylic polymer resin emulsion.

Abstract: A welding wire of the type consists of a plated or uncovered solid wire and a flux-cored wire for carbon steel or stainless steel, wherein one or more of hydrocarbon compounds selected from the group consisting of saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds, which have from 5 to 12 carbon atoms and a linear or branched structure, and hydrocarbon compounds having a cyclic structure are deposited on a wire surface. A lubricating oil and/or lubricating particles are chemically combined with a wire surface through the one or more hydrocarbon compounds. The total amount of the hydrocarbon compounds, and a lubricating oil and/or lubricating particles deposited on the wire surface is in the range of 0.1 to 5 g per 10 kg of the wire.

Abstract: The invention discloses a coating solution for use in forming Bi-based ferroelectric thin films containing Bi, metallic element A (at least one selected from the group consisting of Bi. Pb, Ba, Sr, Ca, Na, K and rare earth elements) and metallic element B (at least one selected from the group consisting of Ti, Nb, Ta, W, Mo, Fe, Co and Cr), wherein it contains metal alkoxides of Bi, metallic element A and metallic element B respectively, and contains composite metal alkoxides formed by any two or more of said metal alkoxides; and a ferroelectric thin film, a ferroelectric capacitor and a ferroelectric memory formed by the use of such coating solution, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: This invention provides for metal surfaces which when derivatized with &agr;-&ohgr; bis-functionalized substantially linear aliphatic, including fluoroaliphatic acids and metal salts thereof exhibit changes in surface properties. In particular, composites formed from polymers and metallic surfaces derivatized according to a process of the present invention exhibit surprising durability.

Abstract: There are provided articles coated with high-performance water-repellent films with high hardness that can withstand outdoor use, which are water-repellent film-coated articles that comprise a substrate and a water-repellent film composed mainly of silicon oxide and having a water-repellent group coated on the surface of the substrate, and are characterized by containing at least one type of metal oxide selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, strontium oxide and boron oxide, as well as a process for preparation of such water-repellent film-coated articles at a high rate of productivity and a coating liquid composition for preparation of such water-repellent film-coated articles.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a coated steel having an ability to form a high corrosion-resistant rust layer in an early stage even in a severely corrosive environment, for example one with a high amount of atmospheric salinity, by applying a surface treatment which is economical and easily applied onto surfaces of a weather resistant steel and normal steel or surfaces of rust layers over these steels. A surface of a steel or a surface of a rust layer over a steel is coated with an organic resin paint comprising, by weight, 0.2 to 60% of the total with a composition of (i) 0.1-30% calcium oxide, (ii) a metal sulfate whose solubility is 1 g or more in 100 g of water at 5 degrees C and (iii) at least one or more kind(s) of phosphoric acid, the dried coating film having a thickness between 1 &mgr;m and 200 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A method for forming a sol-gel on a metal surface to provide an interface for promoting adhesion between the metal surface and an organic resin involves application of at least one metal alkoxide compound having at least one labile sulfur atom, and at least one metal alkoxide compound having at least one reactive moiety which is capable of bonding with an organic resin. The metal alkoxide compound having at least one labile sulfur atom is capable of bonding to various metal surfaces, including surfaces of noble metals, such as gold, by a sulfur-metal linkage with the metal surface. The metal alkoxide compound having at least one labile sulfur atom reacts with the metal alkoxide compound having at least one reactive moiety which is capable of bonding with the organic resin to form a sol-gel which bonds to the surface of the metal, and which includes reactive moieties which are capable of bonding with an organic resin.

Abstract: A surface treated metal sheet which is coated with a layer comprising, as main components, a complex and/or salt between a rare earth metal element and an organic compound having in the molecule one or more functional groups selected from among —O—, ═O, —OH, —COOH, —NH2, ═NH, ═N—, —SH, —SO3H and phosphoric groups, and a matrix which physically holds the above and has adhesive power for metal sheets, as well as a metal surface treatment solution used therefor.

Abstract: A highly corrosion resistant and paint adherent surface coating on aluminiferous metals can be provided very rapidly, if desired in less than one second, by contacting the surface with an aqueous acid liquid treating composition containing as solutes specified proportions of phosphate ions, titanium containing materials, fluoride, and an accelerator, the accelerator is preferably at least one of nitrous acid, nitric acid, tungstic acid, molybdic acid, permanganic acid, water soluble salts of all of these acids, and water-soluble organoperoxides.

Abstract: Self-assembled organic ligand monolayers on the surface of a metal oxide or silicon oxide substrate overlayer, wherein transition metal atoms selected from Group IV, Group V or Group VI of the Periodic Chart are covalently bonded to the surface oxygens of the substrate, and each transition metal atom is further covalently bonded to one or more of the organic ligands of the monolayer, thereby covalently bonding the organic monolayer to the substrate overlayer. Methods of forming the self-assembled organic ligand monolayers of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A superconducting heat transfer medium that has three basic layers, the first layer being various combinations of sodium, beryllium, a metal such as manganese or aluminum, calcium, boron and dichromate radical; the second layer formed over the first layer and being various combinations of cobalt, manganese, beryllium, strontium, rhodium, copper, .beta.-titanium, potassium, boron, calcium, a metal such as manganese or aluminum and the dichromate radical; and the third layer formed over the second layer and being various combinations of rhodium oxide, potassium dichromate, radium oxide, sodium dichromate, silver dichromate, monocrystalline silicon, beryllium oxide, strontium chromate, boron oxide, .beta.-titanium and a metal dichromate, such as manganese dichromate or aluminum dichromate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a zinc-rich coated steel article which is characterized by an outer layer of rubber containing a weight ratio of sulfur vulcanizing agent to total accelerator ranging from 0.4:1 to 0.8:1.

Abstract: The invention discloses a coating solution for use in forming Bi-based ferroelectric thin films containing Bi, metallic element A (at least one selected from the group consisting of Bi. Pb, Ba, Sr, Ca, Na, K and rare earth elements) and metallic element B (at least one selected from the group consisting of Ti, Nb, Ta, W, Mo, Fe, Co and Cr), wherein it contains metal alkoxides of Bi, metallic element A and metallic element B respectively, and contains composite metal alkoxides formed by any two or more of said metal alkoxides; and a ferroelectric thin film, a ferroelectric capacitor and a ferroelectric memory formed by the use of such coating solution, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A ceramer precursor coating composition capable of being formed into ceramer coatings having high tensile modulus and tensile strength while retaining a relatively low strain-at-break are provided. The ceramer precursor coating composition includes unsaturated oil stock and sol-gel precursor. The sol-gel precursor includes a mixture of at least two sol-gel precursor species which are based on different metal atoms. An article having at least one surface coated with a ceramer coating formed from the inorganic/organic coating composition is also provided.

Abstract: A rigid and brittle bright metal flake is formed of a central layer of a reflective material supported on both sides by dielectric layers. In a preferred embodiment, the metal layer is aluminum having a thickness of about 100 nm and the dielectrics are either silicon dioxide or magnesium fluoride, each having a thickness of about 100 nm. The result is a very thin three-layered metal flake about 300 nm thick that exhibits a uniaxial compressive strength of about 8 times a corresponding uniaxial tensile strength. As a result, the metal flake is then afforded the benefits of rigidity and brittle fracture during the manufacturing and applicational processes which ultimately provides favorable planar and specular reflectance characteristics in the visible wavelength range.

Abstract: The invention is textured surface release layers for dielectric substrates used in liquid electrostatic imaging processes. The invention also includes means of providing textured release surfaces for dielectric substrates, and a method of liquid electrostatic imaging using textured dielectric substrates.

Abstract: A ceramic heat insulating layer formed on an iron-based base material with or without a bonding layer interposed therebetween, comprising: aggregate particles of a nepheline mineral; and a binder composed of silica particles and of a metalloxane polymer, the binder filling spaces between the aggregate particles and chemically bonding the aggregate particles to each other and to the base material or to the bonding layer. Alternatively, the binder leaves voids between the aggregate particles, and a sealing layer seals the voids in a surface region of the ceramic heat insulating layer.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent display device (10) includes a plurality of organic layers (16, 18, and 20) disposed between opposing electrode assemblies (12 and 14). One electrode assembly, for example the anode assembly (12), may be fabricated of a substrate (22) and an electrode (24), wherein the electrode is modified by the addition of a modifier species. The modifier species compensates for mismatches between the electrode layer and the overlaying organic material layers which are respectively hydrophilic and hydrophobic. The modifier is preferably a silane or disilane material.

Abstract: A lead-free composition capable of being applied as a film and hardening to form a protective layer on the back of a mirror comprises a fluid organic resin and a corrosion inhibitor selected from a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein the individual radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can be identical or different and are each hydrogen, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, and can be substituted or unsubstituted; A is hydrogen or C.sub.z --CR.sup.5 R.sup.6 CN; X, Y and Z are independently selected from 0-5; and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are as defined for R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 above. To inhibit the corrosion of metallic film layers on mirrors, a mirror having a glass substrate layer and metallic film layer thereover should be obtained, after which the fluid organic resin coating system containing the aforementioned corrosion inhibitor is applied over the metallic film layer.

Abstract: Components of apparatus for film making and method for manufacturing the same include components made from aluminum alloy or aluminum without or with uneven surface of unenenness size of up to several mm, which are immersed in any one of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, oxalic acid, and chromic acid, and then washed and dried. Such components prevent the deposit of film forming materials on the components form peeling off during film making operation.

Abstract: A sealing material having excellent resistance to attack by molten metals, such as molten zinc, comprising aluminum phosphate/silicon dioxide-based material. The invention also relates to a method for coating articles with such sealing material.

Abstract: A coated donor roll comprises a core with a coating, the coating comprising a charge transporting polymer, an organic acid metal salt compound, and iodine.

Abstract: A nonabrasive, corrosion-resistant, hydrophilic coating on aluminum sheet such as fin stock, produced by applying to the sheet surface a coating material containing, in an aqueous vehicle, effective amounts of nitrilotrismethylenetriphosphonic acid, phosphoric acid, and borate material of the group consisting of zinc borate and sodium borate, and essentially free of silica, alumina and precursors thereof, and heating the surface to establish the coating thereon. The coating formulation may also contains up to about 1 wt. % of polyacrylic acid and a surfactant to aid in application.

Abstract: A chemical conversion coating formed on a surface of an aluminum substrate. The coating comprises a composite material formed by a reaction of a nitrate or sulfate of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal and an organic compound that can form a compound with aluminum or exhibit a weak basicity an an aqueous aluminum treating liquid comprising the nitrate or sulfate of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal and the organic compound, with the aluminum substrate. The coating is corrosion-resistant, bacteria-proof or fungiproof, and the surface is of a heat exchanger, etc.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided coating solutions for forming transparent conductive ceramic coatings, said coating solutions being homogeneous solutions or dispersions of acetylacetonate chelate compound, conductive substances and, if necessary, silicon compound and/or alkoxides of metals other than silicon in mixtures of water and organic solvents, and substrates having thereon transparent conductive ceramic coatings formed from said coating solutions and uses thereof.

Abstract: Thin film devices including a film of a functional organic material, inorganic material or mixtures which are either insoluble or sparingly soluble in water, and deposited by electroplating. Particles of the functional material are dispersed in a micelle solution of a surfactant which is oxidizable and reducible by electrolysis in a colloidal state. Thin film devices prepared include color filters, optical recording media, electrochemical photoreceptors, nonlinear switching elements, and other devices requiring thin films of materials which are substantially insoluble in water.

Abstract: Perfume compositions are formed by hydrolyzing an aqueous mixture of an alkoxide, a silane coupling agent, and a perfume substance using an acid catalyst, then condensing the resulting hydrolysate using a base catalyst, to form a conjugated polymer matrix encapsulating and/or clathrating the perfume substance.

Abstract: An improved ink-receptive sheet comprising a transparent substrate bearing on at least one major surface thereof an ink-receptive layer which comprises at least one imaging polymer and an effective amount of polymeric mordant having the general structure: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of a COO-alkylene group having from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, a CONH-alkylene group having from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, --COO--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O)n--CH.sub.2 -- and --CONH-- (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O)n--CH.sub.2 --, wherein n is from about 1 to about 5;B and D are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl group having from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms;or A, B, D and N are combined to form a heterocyclic compound selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: A blend of from 10 to 90 parts by weight of a basic calcium sulphonate free of calcium carbonate in the calcite form and from 90 to 10 parts by weight of a terpolymer of 80 to 99 wt.% of an olefin containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, 1 to 30 wt.% of an unsaturated ester which is a vinyl ester of a carboxylic acid or an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid and 1 to 20 wt.% of an unsaturated carboxylic acid is particularly useful for car undercoatings for corrosion and chip resistance which may be applied as high solids coatings.

Abstract: A method is provided for incorporating lubricant and a sintering aid into a metallurgical powder composition of iron-based powders. A particulate iron-based powder is contacted and wetted with solution of a metal salt of a fatty acid in an organic solvent. The solvent is removed to provide iron-based particles having a coating of the metal salt. The resulting self-lubricated powder composition can be compacted and sintered to produce a compact having superior strength properties.

Abstract: A composition capable of being applied as a film and hardening to form a protective layer on the back of a mirror comprises a fluid organic resin and a corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of dicyandiamide and metal or acid salt thereof. The organic resin may be any thermoplastic or thermosetting resin suitable for coating the reflective and other metallic layers of the mirror. Exemplary resins include alkyd resins, acrylic resins, modified alkyd resins, polyesters, urethane oils, vinyl halide polymers or copolymers, oleoresinous varnishes, nitrocellulose compositions, phenol-formaldehyde resin varnishes, and epoxy resins. Preferably, the resin is an alkyd or modified alkyd resin. The dicyandiamide or metal or acid salt of dicyandiamide may be present in an amount from about 0.1 to 20 weight percent, preferably 0.5 to 10 weight percent, of the organic resin coating system. The resin system should be essentially free of lead and lead salts.

Abstract: A compound containing a ligand group and a group of the general formula --NRCOR.sup.1.sub.a X.sub.b CR.sup.2 .dbd.CHCOR.sup.3 is used for treatment of a metal. The ligand group can be a triazole, an imidazole, an indazole, a thiazole, an oxazole, a carbamate, an xanthate or a phthalazine, or derivatives thereof. The compounds can be coated onto a metal surface, for example a copper surface. The metal surface may also be coated, simultaneously or subsequently, with a surface coating composition such as a paint or lacquer or an adhesive. When used with an adhesive, an increase in the adhesive strength is achieved.

Abstract: A conductive high molecular composition which comprises a non-conductive polymer component incorporated with a metal salt, characterized in that the metal salt is a salt of a metal with an acid substance selected from an organic carboxylic acid, rosin and a rosin derivative. This composition has an insulating property in normal state but functions as an electroconductive material only in the event it is interposed between slightly spaced metals and heated. Thus, the composition can be used not only as an insulating binder but also for imparting conductivity only in the desired spots of electronic parts, keeping the other areas of the parts electrically insulated. The composition thus possessing a specific dual function is particularly useful in the field of electronic industry.

Abstract: A process is provided for applying a thermostable identification mark to an absorbent material such as piece goods or ceramics. A cobalt salt solution containing hydrogen peroxide is applied in the form of a mark to the surface of an absorbent material, followed by a thermal aftertreatment above 400.degree. C. for stabilization of the identifying mark.

Abstract: Disclosed are transparent conductive ceramiccoated substrates having a surface resistance of 10.sup.3 -10.sup.11 .OMEGA./.quadrature., a total light transmission of at least 85% and a haze of less than 10%, said coated substrates being prepared by coating on the substrate a water organic solvent mixture type coating liquid containing dialkoxy-bisacetylacetonato zirconium, a partial hydrolysate of silicon alkoxide and a conductive substance, processes for preparing said coated substrates, and display and copy machine using said coated substrates.

Abstract: Hydrophilic coatings on aluminum plates comprising, on a solid basis, 5-25 parts by weight of a sodium salt and/or a potassium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, and 25-50 parts by weight of an ammonium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, and 25-70 parts by weight of N-methylol acrylamide, which may further contain 1.5-15 parts by weight of polyacrylic acid and 0.6-9 parts by weight (as Zr) of a zirconium compound, per 100 parts by weight of the above indispensable components.

Abstract: Coating oil compositions are provided which contain an oil-soluble metal petroleum sulfonate, an oxidate ester, an organic acid ester, and a hydrocarbon oil. The coating oils are highly effective for preventing rust and corrosion of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals but are particularly advantageous for application to metal sheet which is subsequently to be electrocoated. Coating oils formulated in accordance with the present invention exhibit improved electrocoat compatibility.

Abstract: A composition which comprises (a) a salt of a metal (M) of a hydroxycarboxylic acid in which the OH and COOH groups are attached to the ring atoms of a fused ring system and (b) a surface coating compound or composition. The metal (M) is at least divalent and may be magnesium, calcium, barium or particularly zinc. The fused ring system is preferably a fused aromatic hydrocarbon ring system such as naphthalene. The OH and COOH groups can be attached to adjacent carbon atoms of fused hydrocarbon ring system. Zinc 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate has been found to be particularly suitable. The composition may also include a metal oxide and/or a metal phosphate. Component (b) can be a film forming binder system, a natural oil or a grease. The composition can be coated onto the surface of a metal. The coated metal shows improved resistance to corrosion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved electroerosin recording medium which comprises, in a preferred embodiment, a non-conductive support, a hard, abrasion resistant layer, preferably comprising an organic polymer matrix containing an inorganic particulate material, a thin conductive film, typically of a metal such as aluminum, and an abrasion resistant overlayer that most preferably comprises a solid conductive lubricant dispersed in an organotitanium regaent modified polymer system. The overlayer is highly adherent to the conductive surface, has a low organic binder content and provides effective protection against abrasion of the conductive layer and fouling of a print head during electroerosion printing.

Abstract: Corrosion preventives, e.g. for automobiles, comprise sepiolite clays with waxes, sulfonates e.g. SACI, optional solvents, oils, soaps provide high viscosity, high solids, corrosion-preventatives. Application can be by hot spray or hot melt, hot dipping, and other standard techniques. The sepiolite clays provide excellent anti-sag capabilities to the dry films without excessively increasing the viscosity of the coating material. Conventional thixatropes such as bentonites and other common organo clays usually drastically increase product viscosity and complicate pumping at room temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a magnet wire composition comprising the reaction product of a polyamide resin, a titanate catalyst, and a solvolytic agent admixed with a blocked polyisocyanate and hydroxylated polyester. Also disclosed is a method of applying such magnet wire enamel to a magnet wire substrate and additionally disclosed is a method for making such magnet wire enamel.

Abstract: Halocarbons are readily bonded to a variety of substrates, including metals, polyolefins, styrenics, polyamides and thermoplastic polyesters, by treating the surface(s) to be bonded with a neoalkoxy zirconate compound. The articles produced by the aforesaid process resist delamination. Applicable fluorinated compounds include fluorinated polymers such as Teflon. The specific zirconate compound preferred is dependent on the particular substrate and the halogenated organic compound to be bonded. Preferred are organo-zirconates having one of the following formulas: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each monovalent hydrocarbon groups or substantive derivatives thereof; the A groups are independently selected from diester phosphates, diester pyrophosphates, oxyalkylamino, oxyalkylarylamino, or sulfonyl groups; B is an R'.sub.2 C group or a carbonyl group; R' is a hydrogen group or an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: A tin oxide coated article characterized by including a transparent, haze-free tin oxide coating on a substrate, such as glass. The tin oxide coating is formed by deposition from a liquid coating composition including an organotin compound, such as an alkyltin trichloride, and a haze-reducing additive, such as a fluorocarboxylic acid or acid anhydride.

Abstract: Copper is protected from corrosion by contacting the copper with a first azole and then contacting the copper with a second and different azole. The chemical reactivity of the first azole with copper must be greater than the reactivity of the second and different azole with copper. Also, the absorbency of the second azole on copper must be greater than the absorbency of the first azole on the copper.

Abstract: A new class of organic superconductors having the formula (ET).sub.2 MX.sub.2 wherein ET represents bis(ethylenedithio)-tetrathiafulvalene, M is a metal such as Au, Ag, In, Tl, Rb, Pd and the like and X is a halide. The superconductor (ET).sub.2 AuI.sub.2 exhibits a transition temperature of 5 K. which is high for organic superconductors.