Abstract: The invention is directed to curable compositions comprising an azole-functional resin and a labile metal-ligand complex. The azole-functional resin is the reaction product of a monomeric or polymeric resin and a reactive N-heterocyclic compound containing at least two nuclear nitrogen atoms in a 5-membered ring structure capable of forming stable metal-ligand complexes. Mixtures of azole-functional resins also may be used with the labile-metal ligand complexes in the compositions of the invention.

Abstract: A fluorinated phthalonitrile of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R' is F or CF.sub.3, R is (CF.sub.2).sub.p, m is 1 or 2, n is 1 or , p is an integer from 3 to 30, X is 0, 1, 2, or 3, y is 0, 1, 2, or 3 and z is 0 or 1 is prepared by reacting 4-iodophthalonitrile with the appropriate diiodide in the presence of activated copper in a dipolar aprotic solvent. Heating this phthalonitrile to a temperature from about its melting point to about 285.degree. C. produces a polyphthalocyanine resin. If a salt or metal is added prior to the heating, a metal or salt-coordinated polyphthalocyanine is produced. Polyphthalocyanies are useful in coatings, laminates, filament windings, castings, and structural composites.

Abstract: A process for producing layered organometallic polymers having organo groups covalently bonded to pentavalent metal atoms. The pentavalent metal atoms are, in turn, covalently bonded through an oxygen linkage to tetravalent metal atoms. The layered organometallic compounds are produced by reacting a silyl diester of an organo-substituted pentavalent metal acid with at least one tetravalent metal ion.

Abstract: Inorganic compounds which contain pendant organic functional groups are prepared by the reaction of an acid of the formula [(HO).sub.2 OZO.sub.x ].sub.k R, in which Z is a pentavalent metal, X is 0 or 1, k is 1 or 2, and R is an acyclic organo group, with a tetravalent metal ion. The compounds are insoluble in the reaction medium, exist in a layered crystalline to amorphous form, and have the formula M(O.sub.3 ZO.sub.x R).sub.n, in which M is the tetravalent metal and n is 1 or 2. One use for the compounds is as selective sorbents.

Abstract: Cyano-organophosphorus compounds react by a metathesis reaction in a liquid medium with tetravalent metal ions yielding layered crystalline to amorphous inorganic polymers having the empirical formula M(O.sub.3 PRCN).sub.2 or M(O.sub.3 PORCN).sub.2 where M is a tetravalent metal and R is a an organic group covalently bonded to phosphorus and the terminal cyano group. One use for the compounds is as ion complexers.

Abstract: Solid inorganic polymers which are derivatives of acyclic organo group-containing phosphonic or phosphoric acids are characterized by the structural linkage of three oxygens bonded to phosphorus to one or more tetravalent metals selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, cerium, hafnium, lead, thorium and uranium. The molar ratio of phosphorus to tetravalent metal is about 2 to 1. One use for the polymers is as stationary phases or supports in chromatography.

Abstract: Sulfur-containing organophosphorus acid compounds react by a metathesis reaction in a liquid medium with tetravalent metal ions yielding layered crystalline to amorphous inorganic polymers having the empirical formula M(O.sub.3 PRSH).sub.2, or M(O.sub.3 PRSR').sub.2 where M is a tetravalent metal and R and R' are organic groups covalently bonded to phosphorus and the sulfur-containing group. One use for the compounds is as ion complexers.

Abstract: Phenylphosphonic acid reacts by a metathesis reaction in a liquid medium with tetravalent zirconium ions, yielding layered crystalline to amorphous inorganic polymers having the empirical formula Zr(O.sub.3 PC.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2. One use for the compound is as a sorbent for small quantities of organic materials in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: Organophosphorus acid compounds react by a metathesis reaction in a liquid media with tetravalent metal ions to yield layered crystalline to amorphous inorganic polymers having the empirical formula M(O.sub.3 PR).sub.2 where M is the tetravalent metal and R is an organic group convalently bonded to phosphorous. Typically, R can be bonded to phosphorus through carbon to form a phosphonate, or through oxygen to form a phosphate.

Abstract: Sulfo-organophosphonic acid compounds react by a metathesis reaction in a liquid medium with tetravalent metal ions, yielding layered crystalline to amorphous inorganic polymers having the empirical formula M(O.sub.3 PRSO.sub.3 H).sub.2 where M is a tetravalent metal and R is an organic group covalently bonded to phosphorus and the terminal sulfonic acid group. One use for the compounds is as ion exchangers.

Abstract: Carboxy phosphorus acid compounds react by a metathesis reaction in a liquid media with tetravalent metal ions to yield layered crystalline inorganic polymers having the empirical formula M(O.sub.3 PR.sub.n COOH).sub.2 where M is a tetravalent metal and R is an organic group covalently bonded to phosphorous and the terminal carboxy group and n is 0 or 1.

Abstract: Organophosphorus acid compounds react by a metathesis reaction in a liquid media with tetravalent metal ions to yield layered crystalline to amorphous inorganic polymers having the empirical formula M(O.sub.3 PR).sub.2 where M is the tetravalent metal and R is an organic group covalently bonded to phosphorus.

Abstract: Thermostable, infusible and insoluble polymer obtained by thermosetting aromatic oligomers of low molecular weight in the presence of an acid catalyst, said aromatic oligomers having an average molecular weight up to about 5000, a softening temperature from 80.degree. to 400.degree. C. and being obtained by separation from the reaction mixture produced by reacting meta-terphenyl with acetyl chloride and aluminum chloride.

Abstract: A polphthalocyanine with the structure formula: ##STR1## prepared by mixing SnCl.sub.2.2H.sub.2 O with N, N'-bis(3,4-dicyanophenyecane diamide of which the structural formula is: ##STR2## heating the mixture to a temperature from about 175.degree. C. to about 185.degree. C. for about 15 to 20 minutes to form a resin; and curing the resin at a temperature from about 190.degree. C. to about 230.degree. C. The polyphthalocyanine is useful as an adhesive, as a matrix for glass or carbon-fiber reinforced composites, and as structural material.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives having improved color, cohesive strength and tack are obtained by reacting an acrylic interpolymer containing hydroxyl or carboxyl groups with a poly(metaloxane), poly(alkoxytitanoxanes) being particularly preferred.

Abstract: There are disclosed thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers which incorporate tungsten and/or molybdenum metal atoms. The metal atoms are incorporated into the polymer by reacting a monomer or polymer containing at least one free carboxyl group with a reaction product of tungsten or molybdenum and pyrrolidine.

Abstract: Polyphosphazene copolymers are prepared which contain randomly distributed units represented by the formulas: ##STR1## wherein X is --OTi(OR).sub.3 in which R is a branched, straight chain or cyclic alkyl group containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms or mixtures thereof, and wherein X' is selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted alkoxy, aryloxy, amino and mercapto groups. The alkyl groups may vary in carbon chain length or structure within the titanate or all be the same.The copolymers of the invention can be utilized to form protective films and may also be utilized in applications such as for moldings, coatings, and the like. The copolymers of this invention also crosslink at room temperature in the presence of water.

Abstract: A cis- complex or -salt of a square planar platinum compound and a nitrogen containing oligomer or polymer prepared by reacting a platinum (II) compound with a nitrogen containing oligomer or polymer in an organic solvent or an acidic aqueous medium, said complex or salt being useful as an anti-cancer agent.

Abstract: Organometallic polymers are made in liquid medium by contacting (A) bis-chelate ligands such as 1, 3, 5, 7-tetra (2-pyridylimino)-benzodipyrrole with (B) salts of divalent, hexacoordinate, transition metals such as nickel chloride. The organometallic polymers have high thermal stability and are suitable as colorants for organic materials including thermoplastic resins.