Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for enhancing .sup.19 F magnetic resonance imaging which utilize trifluoromethyl derivatives of iodinated X-ray contrast media. Typical magnetic resonance contrast media within the scope of the present invention include bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene derivatives, tris(trifluoromethyl)benzene derivatives, tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)benzene derivatives, and other related trifluoromethylated benzene derivatives.

Abstract: TiCl.sub.3 coordination complexes with ethers are prepared by adding TiCl.sub.3.1/3AlCl.sub.3 to an ether solvent so as to form a solid TiCl.sub.3 -ether coordination complex in said solvent.

Abstract: Zirconium and hafnium boride precursor complexes are prepared by deposition from solution, and yield metal borides upon heating at mild temperatures and ambient pressure.

Abstract: A transition metal compound represented by the formula ##STR1## (wherein each of A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 is a cyclopentadienyl group, an indenyl group, a fluorenyl group or their derivative; A.sup.5 is a hydrocarbondiylidene group having 4 to 30 carbon atoms; a pair of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 as well as a pair of A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 is respectively bonded to the identical carbon atom in A.sup.5 to form a crosslinking structure; each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a halogen atom, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or a silicon-containing alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl group, an alkylaryl group, an arylalkyl group or a halogenated aryl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be identical or different; each of M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 is titanium, zirconium or hafnium; and M.sup.1 and M.sup.2 may be mutually identical or different), and a method for polymerizing an olefin in the presence of this compound and a co-catalyst.

Abstract: Addition polymerization catalysts comprising a derivative of a titanium or zirconium in the +4 oxidation state prepared by metal center oxidation and cation complex formation of a reduced metal precursor complex via electron transfer in a single step by use of a neutral organic oxidant, optionally in the presence of a Lewis acid mitigator.

Abstract: Neutral single-source molecular organic precursors containing tetradentate tripodal chelating ligands are provided that are useful for the preparation of films using chemical vapor deposition. These complexes can be generally represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein "M" is selected from the group consisting of a lanthanide, an actinide, a Group IIIA metal, a Group IIIA metalloid, a Group IVA metal, a Group IVA metalloid, a Group VA metal, a Group VA metalloid, a Group IIIB metal, a Group IVB metal, a Group VB metal, a Group VIB metal, a Group VIIB metal, and a Group VIIIB metal. The ligand "Z" can be present or absent, i.e., k=0-1, and is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halide, and a group bonded to "M" through N, O, P, S, As, Si, or C. In the tetradentate tripodal chelating ligand "E.sub.c " is N, P, or As, and m=0-1. When "E.sub.t " is N, P, or As, m=1, and when "E.sub.t " is O, S, or Se, m=0. Each "R.sup.1 " is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: A metallocene having an asymmetric ligand which is represented by the formula below and its enantiomer: ##STR1## and a process for producing a polyolefin using the same as a catalyst component. The metallocene and its enantiomer are particularly effective in the production of highly stereospecific polyolefins.

Abstract: A neutralizing agent for effective but mild mass de-acidification of books and other paper products, consisting of a solution of one or more kinds of double alkoxides, each with one alkoxide of a metal promoting solubility, such as group IV metals, aluminum or tin, and one alkoxide of a metal binding the acids in the paper, such as alkali or alkaline earth metals, wherein a non-polar solvent can be used, which exhibits good compatibility with the archive materials.

Abstract: Certain bridged and unbridged amido transition metal compounds of the Group IV-B metals are disclosed. These compounds may be used in a catalyst system comprising the amido transition metal compound and an alumoxane. Also disclosed is a process using the catalyst system for the production of high molecular weight polyolefins and, particularly, high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene.

Abstract: A tetravalent metal diphosphonate-phosphite composition definable by the following general formula:M(O.sub.3 P--R--PO.sub.3).sub.1-x (HPO.sub.3).sub.2x (I)is described where:M is a tetravalent metal;x varies from 0.5 to 0.66;R is an organic radical of bivalent aromatic type, carrying side groups which increase its steric hindrance.The composition is in the form of a crystalline solid with a type .alpha. layered structure with the diphosphonic groups positioned to join said layers together by a covalent bond (pillared compounds). It has a B.E.T. surface area from 300 to 500 m.sup.2 /g depending on the nature of R in formula (I), and a porosity in the micropore radius range of less than 20 .ANG. (Angstrom), such micropores contributing to the extent of more than 95% of the total area for the most crystalline materials.

Abstract: A titanium tetrahalide is reacted with a primary alkyl or aryl amine to prepare a metallo-organic precursor, which thereafter may be volatilized to form a gaseous chemical vapor deposition precursor to titanium nitride, or may be pyrolyzed to form bulk titanium nitride.

Abstract: A catalyst system for the preparation of 1,2-dichloroethane by reacting ethylene and chlorine in a solvent, if desired, in the presence of an inhibitor for reducing the formation of byproducts. The catalyst system comprises a phenolate/chlorine complex. The invention also relates to a process for the chlorination of ethylene using indicated catalyst system.

Abstract: Novel metallo-organic complexes of the formula (M.sub.x X.sub.z. nL)y where M is an alkaline earth metal, a transition metal(at. Nos. 21-30, 39-48 and 72-80 inclusive) or a rare earth metal (at. Nos. 57-71 inclusive), X is an anion e.g. Cl.sup.-, Br.sup.-, NO.sub.3 -, NCS.sup.- etc. and L is a Lewis base, are prepared by reacting a source of the metal M under anhydrous conditions with an anhydrous ammonium salt of the anion X in the presence of the Lewis base, and cooling the reaction mixture to precipitate the complex.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound comprising a diphosphonate/phosphite of a tetravalent metal:M[(O.sub.3 P--R--PO.sub.3).sub.1-(x+y) (HPO.sub.3).sub.2X (O.sub.3 P--R--PO.sub.3 H.sub.2).sub.2y ](where M, R, x and y have the meaning given in the description), in the form of a crystalline solid with an alpha-type lamellar structure with a distance between layers of 7.4 to 20.ANG. (depending on the dimensions of radical R), a BET surface area of 250 to 400m.sup.2 /g, and porosity within the mesopore range, with at least 50% of the pores measuring 20 to 30.ANG.. The compound, depending on the radical R used, may or may not have microporosity in the region between layers. Such a diphosphonate/phosphite of a tetravalent metal is obtained by reaction between diphosphonic acid, phosphorous acid and an oxyhalide of a tetravalent metal, in a solvent comprising dimethyl-sulphoxide/water containing hydrofluoric acid.

Abstract: Charge blocking materials include a complex or salt of a film forming material containing at least one nitrogen-containing compound, such as an amino, an imino or a tertiary amine group, chelated to a metal ion or atom. The charge blocking materials may be used in a charge blocking layer of an electrophotographic imaging member. The charge blocking materials may be used with transparent conductive layers, for example, comprising cuprous iodide.

Abstract: A liquid catalyst component for copolymerization of ethylene with .alpha.-olefin comprising a titanium compound represented by the following general formula:(R.sup.1 R.sup.2 N).sub.4-(m+n) TiX.sub.m Y.sub.nwherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents a saturated hydrocarbon group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms; X represents halogen; Y represents an alkoxy group; m represents a number satisfying 1.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.3; n represents a number satisfying 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.2; and (m+n) satisfies 1.ltoreq.(m+n).ltoreq.3.Said liquid catalyst component is used in combination with an organoaluminum compound as a catalyst system for copolymerization of ethylene with .alpha.-olefin.

Abstract: The invention relates to platinum hydrides, a process for their preparation and their use as components of catalytic systems. The platinum hydrides have a bridged bimetallic structure represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: M is a metal of valence n, at least equal to 2,X is a halogen atom, andP P is a schematic representation of a ligand of the general formula: ##STR2## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6, identical or different, are chosen from among aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radicals with 1 to 8 carbon atoms and aromatic hydrocarbon radicals with 6 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, identical or different, are chosen from among a hydrogen atom and aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals with 1 to 8 carbon atoms, possibly functionalized and/or together forming a ring, andm is an integer higher than or equal to 4.

Abstract: An organometallic compound which is the reaction product of (a) a zirconium halide or oxyhalide, (b) a polyol and (c) an alpha-hydroxy acid is claimed. The preferred polyol is sorbitol and preferred alphahydroxy acids are citric, malic or lactic acid. The compounds find use as cross-linking agents in fracturing fluids employed in the hydraulic fracturing of oil or gas-containing subterranean strata. The claimed compounds can be used to produce a slow or delayed gel formation in such fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds which are useful as initiators for cationically polymerizable monomers. The novel compounds comprise a carbon containing cation (e.g., trimethyloxonium) which is capable of initiating cationic polymerization and a non-nucleophilic counterion which is an at least partially fluorinated hydrocarbylsulfonato metallate (e.g. perfluoroethylsulfonato-aluminate). The disclosed initiators are capable of initiating the cationic polymerization of a wide variety of monomers such as epoxides, tetrahydrofuans, oxazolines, vinyls, lactones, and the like.

Abstract: Mixed heavy bimetallic alkoxide-carboxylate compositions are formed by reaction of a heavy metal tetraalkoxide (e.g., a zirconium alkoxide) and a heavy metal tricarboxylate (e.g., yttrium acetate) with elimination of distillable ester by-product therefrom. Hydrolysis of said compositions produced novel bimetallic hydroxy-carboxylates. Calcination of the hydrolysis products give bimetallic oxides.

Abstract: This invention relates to bidentate transition metal catalyst compositions useful for coordination polymerization of alpha olefin monomers. The novel catalyst compounds are prepared by:(1) reacting a transition trihalide, a transition metal trialkoxide or mixed tri(halide/alkoxide), or the adducts of these materials with Lewis bases, with two equivalents of a bidentate chelating ligand; or(2) reacting two equivalents of the same or different transition metal (+3) tris chelates with one equivalent of a transition metal trihalide or its adduct with Lewis bases.The invention chelating ligands are those which contain at least two, and preferably not more than two, hetero atoms such as O, N, P, or S, separated by a hydrocarbon radical providing sufficient chain length so as to allow both hetero atoms to chelate the same metal atom. The chelating ligand must have at least one easily removable positive ion which is lost on chelation to afford a uninegative, bidentate ligand.

Abstract: Olefin polymerization catalysts, and methods for their preparation, comprising a metallocene and the reaction product of a hydrocarbylaluminum with a trihydrocarbylboroxine. The catalyst may be homogeneous or supported.

Abstract: Organometallic compounds and compositions comprising a metal, an amido carboxyl moiety bonded to the metal, an active moiety bonded to the metal, and at least one modifier moiety sufficient to satisfy the valency of the metal. These compounds and compositions are capable of combining the substantivity of the amido carboxyl metal system, functional efficacy of an active moiety, and film-forming properties in a single compound or composition.

Abstract: In the NMR imaging of a subject comprising administering to such subject a composition containing an image-modifying effective amount of an image enhancer, permitting the enhancer to move through the subject, and after a time interval taking an NMR image of the subject, the improvement which comprises employing as said enhancer a complex of a paramagnetic polyvalent metal and a partial amide and/or ester of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid. The complexes are new.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1 are identical or different and are a radical of the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl and together contain not more than 22 carbon atoms, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are also hydrogen, or wherein R and R.sup.1 are C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, or naphthyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.14 aralyl, furfuryl or thienyl, and wherein Y is --S--, --O--, --NH--, --N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl)--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl)-- or --C(C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl).sub.2 -- and X.sup..sym. is 1 equivalent of a metallic cation selected from the group consisting of Li.sup..sym., Na.sup..sym., K.sup..sym., Mg.sup.2.sym., Ca.sup.2.sym., Ba.sup.2.sym., Zn.sup.2.sym., Mn.sup.2.sym., Ni.sup.2.sym., Fe.sup.3.sym., Fe.sup.2.sym., Co.sup.2.sym., Cu.sup.2.sym., Al.sup.3.sym., Cr.sup.3.sym., VO.sup. 3.sym., ZrO.sup.2.sym., MoO.sub.2.sup.2.sym. and TiO.sup.2.sym.

Abstract: A process for preparing ceramic nitrides and carbonitrides in the form of very pure, fine particulate powder. Appropriate precursor is prepared by reacting a transition metal alkylamide with ammonia to produce a mixture of metal amide and metal imide in the form of an easily pyrolyzable precipitate.

Abstract: A complex of a tetradentate tetraanionic ligand L of the formula: ##STR1## and a metal, preferably a transition metal, is described where Z is an anionic oxidation reistant metal complexing group, Ch is an oxidation resistant chelate group containing 1 to 4 chain atoms and Y is hydrogen. The chelate and ring Z-Ch-M-Z functional groups Z, such as N or O, are resistant to oxidation and the ring contains 4 to 7 preferably 5 to 6 chain atoms. An osmium complex containing two pyridine ligands is an oxidation catalyst. Further activation by anodic oxidation and heating to a temperature exceeding 30.degree. C. greatly increases catalytic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compositions and a method for NMR imaging using an NMR signal affecting amount of a paramagnetic, diamagnetic or ferromagnetic metal ion chelated with an organo phosphorous compound.Gadolinium bis(bis-dihydroxyphosphonylmethylphosphinate) is an example of such a composition.

Abstract: Novel aqueous crosslinked gels are described herein which are useful for fracturing subterranean formations. The novel gels are comprised of a solvatable polysaccharide and a soluble zirconium crosslinking agent. The zirconium crosslinking agents are novel and are prepared by reacting a zirconium alkoxide with certain alkanolamines under anhydrous conditions. The zirconium compounds are activated by contact with water. As an example, a zirconium crosslinker was prepared by reacting zirconium tetra(n-propoxide) with triethanolamine in an n-propanol solvent under anhydrous conditions. The zirconium compound thus prepared was activated with water and used to form a stable aqueous crosslinked gel by blending the aqueous crosslinker into an aqueous hydroxypropylguar solution.

Abstract: Novel aqueous crosslinked gels are described herein which are useful for fracturing subterranean formations. The novel gels are comprised of a solvatable polysaccharide and a soluble zirconium crosslinking agent. The zirconium crosslinking agents are novel and are prepared by reacting a zirconium alkoxide with certain alkanolamines under anhydrous conditions. The zirconium compounds are activated by contact with water. As an example, a zirconium crosslinker was prepared by reacting zirconium tetra(n-propoxide) with triethanolamine in an n-propanol solvent under anhydrous conditions. The zirconium compound thus prepared was activated with water and used to form a stable aqueous crosslinked gel by blending the aqueous crosslinker into an aqueous hydroxypropylguar solution.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are organometallic ternary charge transfer complexes of the formula (I)a(RX).multidot.MX.multidot.b(Ar) (I)whereinRX is an inorganic chloride or fluoride which contains at least one oxygen and/or sulfur atom and is capable of forming a complex salt a(R).multidot.MX.sub.(a+m) with the Lewis acid MX.sub.m, such as NOCl or NOF,MX.sub.m is a Lewis acid metal chloride or fluoride, such as BCl.sub.3, BF.sub.3, AlCl.sub.3, GaCl.sub.3, TlCl.sub.3, AsCl.sub.3, AsF.sub.5, SbCl.sub.5, FeCl.sub.3, SnCl.sub.4, TiCl.sub.4, ZrCl.sub.4, NbCl.sub.5, TaCl.sub.5, MoCl.sub.5 and WCl.sub.6,Ar is an aromatic compound, such as napthalene, anthracene, thiophene, furan and benzene which is unsubstituted or substituted with lower alkyl, halogen, diloweralkylamino, oxo or lower alkoxy,m is an integer representing the valency of the metal M,a is an integer selected such that the sum of a and m does not exceed the coordination number of the metal M of the given valency,b is 0.

Abstract: Novel vicinal dioxyalkylene organometalates comprising a cation having a hydrocarbyl-containing substituent are disclosed. The vicinal dioxyalkylene organometalates can be reacted with water to yield alkylene glycols.

Abstract: A complex of a tetradentate tetraanionic ligand L of the formula: ##STR1## and a metal, preferably a transition metal, is described. The chelate and ring Z-CH-M-Z functional groups Z, such as N or O are resistant to oxidation and the ring contains 4 to 7 preferably 5 to 6 chain atoms. An osmium complex containing two pyridine ligands is an oxidation catalyst. Further activation by anodic oxidation and heating to a temperature exceeding 30.degree. C. greatly increases catalytic activity.