Chemistry of inorganic compounds inventions 07/06

20060165572 - Method of making moo2 powders, products made from moo2 powders, deposition of moo2 thin films, and methods of using such materials: The invention relates to high purity MoO2 powder by reduction of ammonium molybdate or molybdenum trioxide using hydrogen as the reducing agent in a rotary or boat furnace. Consolidation of the powder by press/sintering, hot pressing, and/or HIP is used to make discs, slabs, or plates, which are used as...

20060165573 - Gas purifying process and device: This gas purifying process removes trace constituents from a mixed gas that includes a rare gas and nitrogen as main components, and at least one from among hydrogen, nitrogen and hydrogen reaction products, and water vapor as the trace constituent. This process sequentially carries out an adsorbing step for removing...

20060165574 - Modified adsorbent for dry scrubbing and use thereof: The present invention provides an amine functionalised adsorbent for use in dry scrubbing process. The adsorbent comprises amine functionalised mesoporous silica in which the amine groups are present at or near the surface of the silica, including within the pore walls and channels of the silica. The present invention further...

20060165575 - Process and equipment for treating refinary gases containing hydrogen sulphide: A process for the abatement of hydrogen sulphide in refinery gases by means of a liquid-ring compressor (10) uses, as service liquid, an aqueous solution of amines already available in the refinery itself. The process also comprises a stage of washing of the gas discharged by the compressor, by means...

20060165576 - Catalytic system for removing carbon monoxide, and processor and fuel cell system using the same: A catalytic system for CO removal includes a gold (Au) catalyst and a co-catalyst in contact with an aqueous phase, and a fuel cell system using the same. The catalytic system is relatively very simple compared to a common CO removal system, and can highly efficiently remove CO at low...

20060165577 - Boron oxide and related compounds for hydrogen storage: A hydrogen storage medium is provided, where the medium is comprised of boron oxide and closely related compounds such as orthoboric acid, metaboric acid, hydrated boric acid, and disodium borohydrate. The medium is substantially an amorphous glassy network, albeit with local regions of order, pores, and networks that provide surface...

20060165578 - Cesium-lithium-borate crystal and its application to frequency conversion of laser light: h

20060165579 - Void-free superconducting magnesium diboride: This invention pertains to a void-free superconducting magnesium diboride (MgB2) product, especially wire, and to a method for its fabrication. The product is a well-connected and void-free superconducting magnesium diboride. The fabrication method includes the steps of: 1) charging a metal billet or tube with magnesium and boron, or magnesium...

20060165580 - Heterogeneous copper catalysts: The present invention provides a class of heterogeneous copper catalysts that catalyze the addition of various species across an unsaturated system (e.g., C—C and C-heteroatom systems), the additions occurring in a 1,2- or 1,4-manner. Also provided are methods of using the catalysts to perform the additions and methods of making...

20060165581 - Highly dispersible silica for using in rubber: The present invention relates to highly disperse precipitated silicas which exhibit an extremely high level of reinforcement of rubber vulcanizates, to a process for their preparation, and to their use as filler for rubber mixtures....

20060165582 - Production of synthesis gas: Disclosed are gasification processes for the production of mixtures of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, by the partial oxidation of a carbonaceous feedstock material wherein carbon values contained in a solid slag effluent from the partial oxidation reactor are recovered and recycled to the gasification reactor....

20060165583 - Spherical calcium carbonate and method for producing thereof: When spherical calcium carbonate is produced by blowing a carbon dioxide gas or a carbon dioxide-containing gas into an aqueous suspension containing calcium hydroxide to react them, after start of the reaction, an aqueous solution or suspension of a water-soluble phosphoric acid compound or a water-soluble salt thereof is added...

20060165585 - Molecular jet growth of carbon nanotubes and dense vertically aligned nanotube arrays: A method of growing a carbon nanotube includes the step of impinging a beam of carbon-containing molecules onto a substrate to grow at least one carbon nanotube on the catalyst surface....

20060165584 - Nanoporous carbide derived carbon with tunable pore size: The present invention provides a method for producing a nanoporous carbide-derived carbon composition with a tunable pore structure and a narrow pore size. Also provided are compositions prepared by the method....

20060165587 - Method of forming guanidine group on carbon nanotubes, method of attaching carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups to substrate, and carbon nanotubes and substrate manufactured by same: Disclosed herein is a method of forming a guanidine group on carbon nanotubes to improve the dispersibility of carbon nanotubes, a method of attaching carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups to a substrate, and carbon nanotubes and a substrate manufactured by the above methods. The method of forming the guanidine group...

20060165586 - Methods for osmylating and ruthenylating single-walled carbon nanotubes: The present invention provides a method of differentiating metallic carbon nanotubes from semiconducting carbon nanotubes. The method comprising providing a nanotube dispersion, wherein the nanotube dispersion comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes, osmium tetroxide, or ruthenium tetroxide, and a solvent; and irradiating the nanotube dispersion with ultraviolet light, wherein the...

20060165588 - Process for producing hydrogen including a water gas shift reaction: Production of a hydrogen-containing gas stream by subjecting a gas stream containing carbon monoxide and steam to the shift reaction using a shift catalyst containing, in the reduced state, at least 15% by weight of copper, wherein, immediately upstream of the shift catalyst, the gas stream is passed through a...

20060165589 - Process for the preparation of a hydrogen-rich stream: A process for the preparation of a hydrogen-rich stream comprising contacting a carbon monoxide-containing gas, methanol and water in at least one shift step in the presence of a catalyst comprising copper, zinc and aluminium and/or chromium at a shift inlet temperature of at least 280° C. and a pressure...

20060159603 - Separation of metal nanoparticles: A process for the production of metal nanoparticles. Nanoparticles are formed by combining a metal compound with a solution that comprises a polyol and a substance that is capable of being adsorbed on the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are precipitated by adding a nanoparticle-precipitating liquid in a sufficient amount to precipitate...

20060159604 - Pretreatment of refractory titaniferous ores: A process for increasing the solubility of titanium in oxidized titanium compounds, titaniferous ore, ore concentrate, or mixtures thereof. The process includes adding an iron compound to the titaniferous ore or ore concentrate, mixing to form a mixture, heating under a controlled atmosphere to form an iron-titanium compound, cooling, and...

20060159605 - Mercury oxidation of flue gas using catalytic barrier filters: A method for oxidizing elemental mercury contained in flue gas uses a catalytic barrier filter. The method comprises directing the flue gas towards the catalytic barrier filter; passing the flue gas through the catalytic barrier filter in the presence of an oxidant; and outletting the flue gas from the catalytic...

20060159606 - Exhaust gas cleaning technique, and relevant system, and the chemical composition of the scrubbing fluid, particularly suited for motor vehicles: This patent relates to an exhaust gas cleaning technique, and relevant system, and the chemical composition of the scrubbing fluid, particularly suited for motor vehicles, whose operating principle envisages the scrubbing of the exhaust gas produced by the engine and the disposal of the pollutants collected during the scrubbing process,...

20060159607 - Catalyst and method for reduction of nitrogen oxides: A Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst was prepared by slurry coating ZSM-5 zeolite onto a cordierite monolith, then subliming an iron salt onto the zeolite, calcining the monolith, and then dipping the monolith either into an aqueous solution of manganese nitrate and cerium nitrate and then calcining, or by similar...

20060159608 - Method for the use of [11c] carbon monoxide in labeling synthesis of 11c-labelled acids by photo-induced free radical carbonylation: Methods and reagents for photo-initiated carbonylation with carbon-isotope labeled carbon monoxide using alkyl/aryl iodides with water pretreated by a base are provided. The resultant carbon-isotope labeled acids are useful as radiopharmaceuticals, especially for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Associated kits for PET studies are also provided....

20060159609 - Oxynitride compounds, methods of preparation, and uses thereof: Oxynitride nanoparticles, methods of preparation thereof, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. One representative oxynitride nanoparticle includes a MxOyNz nanoparticle, where x is in the range of about 1 to 3, y is in the range of about 0.5 to less than 5, and z is in the range...

20060159610 - Ion-conductive thermoplastic compositions for electrochromic glazing: The invention relates to ion-conductive thermoplastic compositions consisting of a partially acetalated polyvinyl alcohol, at least one support electrolyte and at least one softener, the partially acetalated polyvinyl alcohol containing two different acetal units. The invention also relates to electrochromic laminated glass systems produced using the ion-conductive compositions and to...

20060159611 - Organic material photodiode: The present invention relates to a photodiode including a photo-active layer, which layer includes at least one electron donating material, and at least one fullerene derivative as an electron accepting material. The present invention further relates to a method for making such a photodiode, to a photo-active layer and to...

20060159612 - Ozonation of carbon nanotubes in fluorocarbons: The present invention is generally directed to methods of ozonating CNTs in fluorinated solvents (fluoro-solvents), wherein such methods provide a less dangerous alternative to existing ozonolysis methods. In some embodiments, such methods comprise the steps of: (a) dispersing carbon nanotubes in a fluoro-solvent to form a dispersion; and (b) reacting...

20060159613 - Hydrogen storage materials: Hydrogen storage materials which are liquid metal alloys in their discharged state, thereby facilitating their recharging by reaction with hydrogen gas....

20060159614 - Method for the analysis of a test specimen of reducible material that contains iron: d

20060159615 - High silica zeolites: uzm-8hs:

20060153760 - Process for radioisotope recovery and system for implementing same: A method of recovering daughter isotopes from a radioisotope mixture. The method comprises providing a radioisotope mixture solution comprising at least one parent isotope. The at least one parent isotope is extracted into an organic phase, which comprises an extractant and a solvent. The organic phase is substantially continuously contacted...

20060153761 - Exhaust gas aftertreatment installation and method: An exhaust gas aftertreatment installment and associated exchaust gas aftertreatment method utilizes a nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter and an SCR catalytic converter. A particulate filter is provided upstream of the nitrogen oxide storage catalytic converter or between the latter and the SCR catalytic converter or downstream of the SCR...

20060153762 - Novel anion-exchange materials: The invention provides a microporous material which comprises a positively charged framework and can be utilized as an anion exchange material, typically in the treatment of waste materials in effluent streams, for example in the nuclear power industry. The microporous material facilitates the removal of undesirable anion species from solutions....

20060153763 - Silica-supported polymerisation catalyst: A process for the preparation of a silicon containing transition metal compound comprises the steps of (a) non-hydrolytic sol-gel condensation of a silane of formula LxSiQn wherein L is a π-bonded ligand, Q is an anionic ligand, and x+n=4 with a halogenated silane (or siloxane) and an alkoxysilane, (b) optionally...

20060153764 - Pyrogenically produced silicone dioxide powder: It is produced by a pyrogenic process in which silicon tetrachloride and a maximum of up to 40 wt. % of a second silicon component comprising H3SiCl, H2SiCl2, HSiCl3, CH3SiCl3, (CH3)2SiCl2, (CH3)3SiCl and/or (n-C3H7)SiCl3 are mixed with primary air and a combustion gas and burnt into a reaction chamber, secondary...

20060153765 - Method for preparing catalysts for heterogeneous catalysis by multiple-phase impregnation, catalysts and use of said catalysts: The invention concerns a method for so-called two-phase impregnation of a β-SiC support with high specific surface area, said method comprising at least the following steps: (a) a first impregnating at least once said support with a polar agent A, (b) a second impregnating which consists in impregnating at least...

20060153766 - Slow release production of chlorine dioxide from acidified sodium chlorite: A sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solution is admixed with flowing water to form a flowing water and sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solution. A flowing water and acid solution is admixed into the flowing water and sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solution. The combined solutions are directed into and through a mixing chamber to form...

20060153767 - Steam modified claus process: Disclosed is a method for treating a gas stream rich in hydrogen sulfide by providing one or more feed gas streams rich in hydrogen sulfide into a Claus reaction furnace, providing air into the Claus reaction furnace, providing supplemental oxygen into the Claus reaction furnace, and providing steam to the...

20060153768 - Production of titania: A sulfate process for producing titania from a titaniferous material is disclosed. The process includes leaching the titaniferous material and producing a leach liquor, separating titanyl sulfate from leach liquor, hydrolysis of the extracted titanyl sulfate, and thereafter calcining the solid phase produced in the hydrolysis step. The process is...

20060153769 - Process for the production of ultrafine plate-like alumina particles: A process for producing plate-like alumina particles with a high aspect ratio is described. Nano-sized particles of an aluminium precursor compound, optionally formed by milling, are mixed with a sufficient volume fraction of a diluent and heat treated to form substantially discrete plate-like alpha alumina particles dispersed in the diluent....

20060147359 - Method for separating uranium (vi) from actinides(iv) and/or (vi) and the use thereof: The invention relates to a method for separating uranium(VI) from one or more actinides selected from actinides(IV) and actinides(VI) other than uranium(VI), characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a) bringing an organic phase, which is immiscible with water and contains the said uranium and the said actinide or...

20060147360 - Method for extracting copper with solvent: A process for efficient separation/recovery of copper involving selective extraction of the copper ion with the aid of an organic extractant from an aqueous chloride solution containing copper and one or more concomitant elements, discharged from an extractive metallurgy of non-ferrous metals or the like, and subsequent stripping. The process...

20060147361 - Method and apparatus for the production of gaseous ammonia from a urea solution: A safe, economical and predictable process for producing ammonia from a urea solution, preferably where only a small amount of ammonia is required, (i.e. for SCR denitrification for small boilers, flue gas conditioning to enhance precipitator efficiency and/or alleviate plume problems, SNCR and the like), using an ultrasonic processor to...

20060147362 - Catalytic process for reducing nitrogen oxides in flue gases and reducing agent composition: The invention relates to a catalytic process for reducing nitrogen oxides in flue gases, in which process a reducing agent containing composition is mixed with flue gas and the mixture achieved is brought into contact with a catalyst. In accordance with the invention, the composition contains e.g. 1 to 60%...

20060147363 - Hydrothermal growth of lanthanide vanadate crystals for use in laser and birefringent applications and devices: The present invention is directed to lanthanide vanadate crystals having the formula LnVO4, wherein Ln is selected from La, Nd, Ce, Pr, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Y, and combinations of at least two thereof, made by a hydrothermal method for a wide variety...

20060147364 - Process for synthesising porous crystalline aluminophosphate molecular sieves: The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of porous crystalline aluminophosphate molecular sieves, which are useful as catalysts and adsorbents....

20060147365 - Method for preparing positive electrode material for secondary cell, and secondary cell: A method for producing a cathode material for a secondary battery, characterized in that it comprises admixing a compound liberating a phosphate ion in a solution (phosphoric acid H3PO4, phosphorus pentoxide PO5, ammonium dihydrogenphosphate NH4H2PO4 and the like), water and metallic iron, adding lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide or a hydrate...

20060147366 - Production process of titania-silica mixed crystal particles having a high bulk density, titania-silica mixed crystal particles obtained by the process and uses thereof: A process for producing titania-silica mixed crystal particles having a high bulk density and comprising titanium oxide as the main component and silicon oxide as a subsidiary component, the process comprising decomposing a gaseous titanium halide and a gaseous silicon halide, each heated at 600° C., or more in the...

20060147367 - Process for the produciton of synthetic magnesium silicate compositons: A method for the preparation of a synthetic magnesium silicate having a crystal structure similar to natural hectorite, includes the steps of a) forming a precursor slurry, b) subjecting the precursor slurry to a continuous hydrothermal reaction in a pipe reactor at a temperature of from 210° C. to 400°...

20060147368 - Process for producing silicon carbide fibers essentially devoid of whiskers: Method for producing silicon carbide fibers by mixing discontinuous isotropic carbon fibers with a silica source and exposing the mixture to a temperature of from about 1450° C. to about 1800° C. The silicon carbide fibers are essentially devoid of whiskers have excellent resistance to oxidation and excellent response to...

20060147369 - Nanoparticle production and corresponding structures: Methods are described that have the capability of producing submicron/nanoscale particles, in some embodiments dispersible, at high production rates. In some embodiments, the methods result in the production of particles with an average diameter less than about 75 nanometers that are produced at a rate of at least about 35...

20060147370 - Multi-stream microchannel device: The invention is a process and device for exchanging heat energy between three or more streams in a microchannel heat exchanger which can be integrated with a microchannel reactor to form an integrated microchannel processing unit. The invention enables the combining of a plurality of integrated microchannel devices to provide...