Abstract:
Partially crosslinked thermoplastic polyesters of recurring linear moieties of the formula
ARE DESCRIBED WHEREIN N IS 0 OR 1, AND P, Q AND R ARE INTEGERS WHICH TOTAL 30 TO 600. The polyester is partially crosslinked by oxidizing meltable polymer to a ''''gelled'''' thermoplastic state, producing molecules of average molecular weights in the range of 10,000 to 1,000,000, preferably of 100,000 to 500,000.
Abstract:
Boric oxide fibers having a maximum diameter of about 10 microns are heated in an ammonia atmosphere under such conditions as to produce partially nitrided fibers consisting essentially of B, N, O and H wherein the N is present to the extent of from about 35 percent to about 55 percent. The partially nitrided fibers are then heated in an inert atmosphere at a temperature of at least about 1800*C while simultaneously subjecting the fibers to sufficient longitudinal tension as to at least prevent longitudinal shrinkage of the fibers and preferably to cause elongation of the fibers during heating. The resulting fibers, consisting essentially of boron nitride, are of high purity and are characterized by a relatively high Young''s modulus of elasticity, which renders them especially suitable for reinforcing plastic, ceramic or metal matrices in the preparation of fiber reinforced composites.
Abstract:
Alpha -MoC, having a face-centered-cubic crystal structure, can be prepared in fiber form by subjecting a fiber having a surface comprising dimolybdenum monocarbide to an electric voltage sufficient to raise momentarily the temperature of the fiber surface to a temperature at which the Alpha -MoC is the most stable thermodynamically. The fiber so produced can have a carbon core, or the fiber can be entirely converted to Alpha -MoC. This fiber is useful, for example, as a superconductor material for such applications as windings on magnets. The precursor fiber having a surface comprising dimolybdenum monocarbide can be produced by reacting a carbon fiber with hydrogen and molybdenum pentachloride in a reaction furnace.
Abstract:
PROCESSES FOR FORMING SHAPED POLYESTER ARTICLES OF AN OXYBENZOYL POLYESTER COMPRISING COMPRESSING GRANULES OF THE OXYBENZOYL POLYESTER INTO A SLUG AND IMPACT COMPRESSING THE SAID SLUG INTO A DESIRED SHAPE BY IMPARTING TO SAID SLUG AN ENERGY OF FROM 10,000 FOOT POUNDS TO 150,000 FOOT POUNDS.
Abstract:
Boron nitride fibers having a maximum diameter of about 10 microns are heated at a temperature of at least about 1,100* C. in a gaseous atmosphere consisting essentially of hydrogen and a halide of a transition metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, niobium, zirconium, tantalum and hafnium. The fibers are thereby converted to refractory fibers which consist essentially of the corresponding transition metal nitride and from about 2 percent to about 10 percent boron.
Abstract:
Fibers incorporating a boron and nitrogen containing composition are produced by reacting, with a nitrogen and hydrogen containing composition, fibers having a maximum diameter of about 20-30 microns and incorporating substantially throughout their thickness a boron and oxygen containing composition. Preferably, boric oxide fibers having a maximum diameter of about 10 microns are heated in an ammonia atmosphere according to a suitable temperature program to produce fibers consisting essentially of a boron nitride composition. Fibers may also be produced consisting of boron nitride and other constituents such as silica. Fibers produced according to the invention are useful for a wide variety of purposes including thermal and electrical insulation, fabrication of textiles and reinforcement of plastics, ceramics and metals.
Abstract:
A novolac melt is fiberized to produce a thermoplastic, uncured novolac fiber, and the novolac is cured by heating the fiber in a formaldehyde environment in the presence of an acid catalyst to obtain an infusible, cured novolac fiber.
Abstract:
A COMPOSITION OF MATTER COMPRISING: (A) AN OXYBENZOYL POLYESTER AND (B) A POLYFLUROINATED ADDITION POLYMER WHICH IS THERMALLY STABLE AT AT LEAST 400*F.