The present invention relates to a shaped abrasive particle, comprising opposing and spaced apart first and second major surfaces (1), the spacing comprising a sidewall, each major surface comprising an inner surface (2) and at least five and at most seven sharp outward protrusions (3), and where the sidewall comprises multiple intersecting sides which continuously interconnect the opposing surfaces and define the protrusions. The present invention further provides abrasive articles containing such particles and a process to produce such articles.
A method of making a synthetic acicular wollastonite, the method comprising: providing a pseudowollastonite precursor; and heating the pseudowollastonite precursor at a temperature of from about 950 oC to about 1200 oC, in the presence of a flux, to form the synthetic acicular wollastonite.
C04B 35/22 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on silicates other than clay rich in calcium oxide
A method for extracting lithium from lithium-bearing mica comprises: calcining the lithium-bearing mica in the presence of potassium sulfate and calcium sulfate to produce a calcined material.
A method for extracting lithium from lithium-bearing mica comprises: calcining the lithium-bearing mica in the presence of glaserite to produce a calcined material.
The present invention relates to a modified clay comprising a clay and a phospholipid, a method of preparing such modified clays, their use, and cosmetic formulations comprising said modified clay.
C04B 28/18 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing mixtures of the silica-lime type
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MINERAL PRODUCT AND ITS USE IN CERAMIC PRECURSOR COMPOSITIONS
A new mineral product, ceramic precursor compositions comprising this new mineral product, and use of the new mineral product in a ceramic precursor composition.
A cement product including a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) including natural aluminosilicate, and optionally metakaolin, and methods of producing the cement product, and methods of use thereof are provided. The natural aluminosilicate may have, for example, a d97 less than or equal to about 19 μm; and may have a d10 less than or equal to about 2 μm. The product may also have improved chloride permeability as compared to cement products including natural aluminosilicates having higher d97 and d10 values. Also, the product may also have improved compressive strength and RCPT values when a portion of the natural aluminosilicate in the SCM is replaced with metakaolin.
The present disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising calcium silicate and precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material, a suspension comprising the coating composition and at least one solvent, an article which is at least partially coated with the coating composition or the suspension, and a process for producing an article, wherein the article is at least partially coated with the suspension, and use of the coating composition comprising calcium silicate and precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material.
The present invention relates to Conductive Carbon Black (CCB) materials with an optimized prosity distribution, in particular an optimized micro- and mesoporosity distribution. This in improved performance as conductive agent or additive for example in Li-ion battery applications. Further, the application relates to improved Li-ion batteries characterized by a low direct contact resistance (DCR).
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
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HIGH STRUCTURE, INTERMEDIATE SURFACE AREA CARBON BLACK WITH LOW MICROPOROSITY AND OPTIMIZED MESOPOROSITY
The present invention relates to carbonaceous particulate materials with optimized Braun-Emmett- Teller specific surface areas (BET SSAs), pore size distribution, crystallinity, and aggregate structure possessing advantageous properties, such as, e.g., high corrosion resistance, and improved mass transport characteristics, which renders them particularly useful as support material for catalysts in fuel cells or electrolyzers.
B01J 23/89 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with noble metals
C01B 32/318 - Preparation characterised by the starting materials
C01B 32/336 - Preparation characterised by gaseous activating agents
5050 length, or outside diameter. Optimized dispersions according to the invention are characterized by improved stability and suitable rheological properties and enable the formation of improved Li-Ion batteries
H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
C01B 32/174 - DerivatisationSolubilisationDispersion in solvents
The invention relates to a friction material composition comprising a) at least one binder, b) at least one additive, and c) a graphite material, wherein the graphite material has: i) a D90 to D10 ratio of less than 4.5, as measured by Laser Diffraction, and ii) a Scott density of at least 0.5 g/cm3, as measured using a Scott Volumeter according to ASTM B 329-20. Methods and uses of the friction material are also described.
Mixtures comprising zirconia and binder, processes for preparing refractory materials from such mixtures, refractory materials obtained from such mixtures, and uses of binders in a mixture comprising zirconia to stabilize a refractory material formed from the mixture and/or to improve the thermal shock resistance of a refractory material formed from the mixture.
Some embodiments relate to polymer compositions comprising a bioplastic polymer and a talc particulate, methods of modifying polymer compositions comprising a bioplastic polymer, and articles of manufacture comprising polymer compositions comprising a bioplastic polymer and a talc particulate.
A method of making a synthetic mineral product for use as a wollastonite substitute comprises: providing a mixture comprising a silica-containing material and a calcium- containing material; and heating the mixture at no less than about 1200°C to form the synthetic mineral product.
C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride
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COMPOSITION COMPRISING CARBON BLACK AND EXPANDED GRAPHITE AND SHAPED ARTICLES AND SUBSTRATE COATINGS COMPRISING SAME, USES THEREOF AND METHODS FOR REDUCING VOLUME RESISTIVITY AND FOR PROVIDING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING AS WELL AS THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
The present invention is directed to compositions comprising carbon black and expanded graphite as well as shaped articles and coatings for substrates comprising the compositions. The present invention also relates to the use thereof and methods for reducing electrical resistivity and providing electromagnetic interference shielding as well as thermal conductivity. The compositions of the invention allow for high electrical conductivity, EMI shielding performance as well as thermal conductivity without compromising rheological properties like fluidity or viscosity, for example measured as the melt flow rate, or mechanical properties such as, impact resistance, tensile strength or elongation at break.
An inner liner for a tyre, or a polymer composition comprising halogenated butyl rubber, comprising a microcrystalline talc particulate having a BET specific surface area no less than about 35 m2/g and at least one of: (a) a d50, by Sedigraph, no greater than about 2.0 µm; (b) a d50, by laser, no greater than about 5.0 µm; and (c) an aspect ratio from about 50 to about 100.
A dried or at least partially dried ceramic feedstock, a method of preparing a dried or at least partially dried ceramic feedstock having a residual solvent content of up to about 5 wt. %, ceramic formulations comprising one or more ceramic precursors, temperature sensitive gelling agent, solvent, and having a viscosity suitable for low pressure injection molding, methods for preparing said ceramic formulations, a method of forming a ceramic article from said ceramic formulations, and a ceramic article obtainable therefrom.
An alkaline earth metal carbonate, for use in a cosmetic composition, has a BET specific surface area of at least about 60 m2/g. Particles of the alkaline earth metal carbonate are substantially spherical.
The present disclosure relates to an edible coating composition comprising precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material, wherein the BET surface area of the precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material is about 15 m2/g or less, a suspension comprising the edible coating composition and at least one solvent, an article which is at least partially coated with the edible coating composition or the suspension, and a process for producing an article, wherein the article is at least partially coated with the suspension. The present disclosure is furthermore directed to the use of the precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material (i) for at least partially replacing TiO2 in edible coatings of nutraceutical products, pharmaceutical product, and/or food products and (ii) in an edible coating composition for improving the opacity of coatings and/or reducing crack formation of coatings.
Lightweight porous ceramics for use in wastewater treatment, processes for their production and methods of their use are provided. The ceramics are especially suitable to replace the plastic beads that are currently used in biological aerated flooded filter systems (BAFFs) in wastewater treatment plants.
The present disclosure relates to an anti-breaking element comprising a geopolymer, a process for preparing an anti-breaking element, the process comprising: a) providing the skeleton of an anti-breaking element; b) preparing a geopolymer formulation; c) casting the geopolymer formulation of step b) into the skeleton of the anti-breaking element of step a); and d) optionally, removing the skeleton. The present disclosure further relates to the use of a geopolymer as part of an anti-breaking element.
C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
E06B 5/11 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for protection against air-raid or other war-like actionDoors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for other protective purposes against burglary
5050 of at least about 20 μm, a BET specific surface area (BET SSA) of less than about 3.0 m2cc value of at least about 210 nm. The present invention also provides methods for making the coated graphite particulate material, as well as polymer composite compositions comprising said coated graphite particulate materials. The invention further relates to bipolar plates and downstream products such as fuel cells including the bipolar plates which comprise said coated graphite particulate materials.
A mica particulate has: (a) a BET specific surface area no less than about 4.5 m2/g; and (b) a lamellarity index no less than about 2.5. A method for preparing the mica particulate comprises classifying a ground mica material, such as a wet ground mica material.
The present invention relates to abrasive zirconium corundum grains based on Al2O3 and ZrO2 that have been melted in an electrical arc furnace and have a content of—Al2O3 between 52% and 62% by weight,—ZrO2 (+HfO2) between 35.0% and 45.0% by weight, where a total of at least 80% by weight of the ZrO2, based on the total content of ZrO2, is in the tetragonal and/or cubic high-temperature modification,—Si compounds of more than 0.8% by weight, expressed as SiO2,—carbon between 0.03% and 0.5% by weight,—additives between 0.5% and 10% by weight and—raw material-related impurities of less than 3% by weight, where the raw material base for the abrasive grains comprises aluminum oxide, baddeleyite and zircon sand.
A microcrystalline talc particulate having a BET specific surface area no less than about 35 m2/g and one or both of: (a) a d50, by Sedigraph, no greater than about 2.0 5 μm; and (b) a d50, by laser, no greater than about 5.0 μm.
Lightweight ceramics and their manufacture and additives used in the manufacturing process to induce porosity, reduce density and to lightweight the ceramic.
The present disclosure relates to a silane treated composition, and a filled polymer composition comprising such silane treated composition and a polymer for improved mechanical properties; the treatment being in two steps, the first being a treatment with an aqueous silicate, followed by a second treatment with a silane-containing compound; optionally including treatment with an aliphatic carboxylic acid prior to the first treatment.
A substrate coated with a first coating composition comprising an alcohol-based binder and an inorganic particulate material and a second coating composition comprising a latex binder and a phyllosilicate, and methods for making said coated substrate.
A particulate material suitable for use as an animal litter comprising a core and a coating layer surrounding the core; an animal litter comprising said particulate material; a method for making said particulate material; and use of the particulate material as an animal litter, particularly a cat litter.
A talc particulate has a BET specific surface area of from about 2.0 m2/g to about 10.0 m250laser 50sedi50sedi of no greater than about 7.5 μm, and a lamellarity index of from about 1.6 to about 5.0, wherein a ratio of the lamellarity index to the BET specific surface area is at least about 0.4.
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
B01J 20/12 - Naturally occurring clays or bleaching earth
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
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HYDRAULIC BINDER WITH LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT AND HIGH EARLY STRENGTH
The present invention concerns a novel hydraulic binder with a low CO2 footprint, having a low milled cement clinker content, and exhibiting a higher early strength than existing LC3 type or other SCM containing binders,
C04B 28/16 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements containing anhydrite
C04B 24/06 - Carboxylic acidsSalts, anhydrides or esters thereof containing hydroxy groups
C04B 22/10 - Acids or salts thereof containing carbon in the anion, e.g. carbonates
C04B 22/14 - Acids or salts thereof containing sulfur in the anion, e.g. sulfides
C04B 18/14 - Waste materialsRefuse from metallurgical processes
The present invention is concerned with providing a graphite material having the following properties a) a pH of at least 5.4 as described herein; b) Scott density less than or equal to 0.11 g/cm3, measured as described herein; and c) a Raman D/G intensity ratio of 0.220 to 0.420 when measured with a laser having excitation wavelength of 632.8 nm.
The present invention relates to a modified clay comprising a clay and a phospholipid, a method of preparing such modified clays, their use, and cosmetic formulations comprising said modified clay.
A61K 8/00 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
The present invention relates to blast lances for gas blowing in metallurgical processes, the blast lance comprising a cylindrical lance core and a refractory casing, wherein the said refractory casing comprises n+1 refractory tubular sections and n or more refractory annular structures, wherein each set of two neighbouring refractory tubular sections is connected via a refractory annular structure, and wherein n is an integer of 1 or higher. The invention further relates to the use and method of production of such blast lances.
The present invention relates to a process for preparing a-alumina in supercritical fluids, to a-alumina obtained by the said process and to a-alumina particulates.
A castable refractory composition comprises: a cement-free refractory particulate composition; and a sol binder; wherein the castable refractory composition comprises a metaphosphate-providing component and/or an orthophosphate-providing component.
C04B 35/10 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on aluminium oxide
C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
C04B 28/34 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing cold phosphate binders
C04B 35/101 - Refractories from grain sized mixtures
C04B 35/103 - Refractories from grain sized mixtures containing non-oxide refractory materials, e.g. carbon
C04B 35/66 - Monolithic refractories or refractory mortars, including those whether or not containing clay
C04B 35/63 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches using additives specially adapted for forming the products
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Mineral Additive Blend Compositions and Methods for Operating Waste to Energy Combustors for Improving their Operational Performance and Availability, Protecting Combustor Materials and Equipment, Improving Ash Quality and Avoiding Combustion Problems
Mineral additives and a method for operating a waste-to-energy furnace are provided in order to improve its operational performance and availability, increase the lifetime of the combustor building materials (refractory walls and heat-exchanger metallic tubes) and flue gas treatment equipment, improve ash quality, reduce emissions and avoid combustion problems such as agglomeration, slagging, deposition, and corrosion. A method for operating a waste-to-energy furnace, such as a fluidized bed reactor, pulverized-fuel combustor, grate combustor includes introducing mineral additive into the furnace. The method further includes heating at least a portion of the mineral additive either intimately in contact with the fuel, such that the ability of mineral additive to induce crystallization of the surface of forming ashes is enhanced, or minimizing the contact of the mineral additive with the fuel and the forming ashes, such that the solid-gas reactions between the mineral additive and the volatile compounds in the flue gas are favored and the mineral additive power to capture at least a portion of the inorganic volatile compounds present in the furnace is enhanced.
F23G 7/10 - Methods or apparatus, e.g. incinerators, specially adapted for combustion of specific waste or low grade fuels, e.g. chemicals of field or garden waste
42.
A COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING CALCIUM SILICATE AND PRECIPITATED CALCIUM CARBONATE PARTICULATE MATERIAL
The present disclosure relates to a coating composition comprising calcium silicate and precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material, a suspension comprising the coating composition and at least one solvent, an article which is at least partially coated with the coating composition or the suspension, and a process for producing an article, wherein the article is at least partially coated with the suspension, and use of the coating composition comprising calcium silicate and precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material.
Polymer compositions comprising a bioplastic polymer and a talc particulate, uses of a talc particulate in polymer compositions comprising a bioplastic polymer, methods of modifying polymer compositions comprising a bioplastic polymer, and articles of manufacture comprising polymer compositions comprising a bioplastic polymer and a talc particulate.
C08L 67/04 - Polyesters derived from hydroxy carboxylic acids, e.g. lactones
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COMPOSITION COMPRISING CARBON BLACK AND EXPANDED GRAPHITE AND SHAPED ARTICLES AND SUBSTRATE COATINGS COMPRISING SAME, USES THEREOF AND METHODS FOR REDUCING VOLUME RESISTIVITY AND FOR PROVIDING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING AS WELL AS THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
The present invention is directed to compositions comprising carbon black and expanded graphite as well as shaped articles and coatings for substrates comprising the compositions. The present invention also relates to the use thereof and methods for reducing electrical resistivity and providing electromagnetic interference shielding as well as thermal conductivity. The compositions of the invention allow for high electrical conductivity, EMI shielding performance as well as thermal conductivity without compromising rheological properties like fluidity or viscosity, for example measured as the melt flow rate, or mechanical properties such as, impact resistance, tensile strength or elongation at break.
Use of mica having a lamellarity index of less than about 3.0 in a pressed powder, pressed powders comprising said mica, and methods for making said pressed powders.
Disclosed is a novel cement and aggregate compositions, to uses thereof for protecting surfaces, in particular surfaces likely to be affected by biocorrosion.
The present invention relates to kiln furniture kits for supporting ceramic products, such as for example sanitary ware, during high temperature processes in a kiln. The invention further relates to rolling element holders as part of the kiln furniture kits according to the present invention for deformation and breakage free firing or drying of ceramic products.
A method of preparing an aqueous slurry comprising calcium carbonate, the calcium carbonate obtained therefrom and uses thereof including in paper and paperboard.
The present disclosure relates to an anti-breaking element comprising a geopolymer, a process for preparing an anti-breaking element, the process comprising: a) providing the skeleton of an anti-breaking element; b) preparing a geopolymer formulation; c) casting the geopolymer formulation of step b) into the skeleton of the anti-breaking element of step a); and d) optionally, removing the skeleton. The present disclosure further relates to the use of a geopolymer as part of an anti-breaking element.
C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one carbonaceous particulate material comprised of synthetic graphite particles having a BET specific surface area (SSA) of equal to or less than 4 m2/g, and further comprising between about 5 and about 75% (w/w) of at least one carbonaceous particulate material comprised of natural graphite particles coated with non-graphitic carbon and having a BET SSA of equal to or less than 8 m2/g. Such compositions are particularly useful as active material for negative electrodes in, e.g., lithium-ion batteries and the like in view of their overall favorable electrochemical properties, particularly for automotive and energy storage applications. The present disclosure also relates to the use of said non-graphitic carbon-coated natural graphite particles for preparing compositions that are suitable for being used as an active material in a negative electrode of, e.g., a lithium ion battery. The non-graphitic carbon-coated natural graphite particles described herein are also useful as a carbonaceous additive to increase, e.g., the energy density and charge rate performance of a lithium-ion battery while maintaining the power density of the cell compared to a cell with an anode absent the carbonaceous additive.
A mica particulate has: (a) a BET specific surface area no less than about 4.5 m2/g; and (b) a lamellarity index no less than about 2.5. A method for preparing the mica particulate comprises classifying a ground mica material, such as a wet ground mica material.
The present disclosure relates to a filled composition comprising a substrate, functional filler, and an inorganic additive including a precipitated calcium carbonate for reducing the odour of the filled composition, and related uses, methods and articles of manufacture; the precipitated calcium carbonate having a specific surface area greater than about 18 m2/g, an inter-particle pore volume of at least about 0.05 cm3/g, an intra-particle pore volume of less than about 0.1 cm3/g, and a Dp of less than or equal to about 100 nm.
The present disclosure relates to a kiln furniture T-cassette for supporting ceramic objects to be fired in a kiln, comprising a) supporting object comprising: one or two supporting surface(s) for supporting one or more ceramic object(s) to be fired, and side surfaces; b) one or more feet located on a side surface, wherein said one or more feet are exclusively located on a single side surface; c) at least one of the one or more feet comprising one or more holes and/or recesses suitable for acting as a female engagement portion for appropriately shaped male engagement portions of another kiln furniture cassette, such as another kiln furniture T-cassette; and d) one or more male engagement portions located on a side surface for appropriately shaped female engagement portions of another kiln furniture cassette. The present disclosure further relates to an assembly and a kit-of-parts comprising a T-cassette, a method for forming a kiln furniture assembly for supporting objects to be fired in a kiln using a T-cassette and to the use of a T-cassette for supporting one or more ceramic object(s) to be fired in a kiln
The present disclosure relates to a silane treated composition, and a filled polymer composition comprising such silane treated composition and a polymer for improved mechanical properties; the treatment being in two steps, the first being a treatment with an aqueous silicate, followed by a second treatment with a silane-containing compound; optionally including treatment with an aliphatic carboxylic acid prior to the first treatment.
A particulate material suitable for use as an animal litter comprising a core and a coating layer surrounding the core; an animal litter comprising said particulate material; a method for making said particulate material; and use of the particulate material as an animal litter, particularly a cat litter.
An alkaline earth metal carbonate, for use in a cosmetic composition, has a BET specific surface area of at least about 60 m2/g. Particles of the alkaline earth metal carbonate are substantially spherical.
The use of calcium aluminate cement in autoclaved cement products, cementitious compositions suitable for forming the autoclaved cement products, and methods for making the cementitious compositions and autoclaved cement products.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 18/24 - Vegetable refuse, e.g. rice husks, maize-ear refuseCellulosic materials, e.g. paper
C04B 24/26 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C04B 38/02 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof by adding chemical blowing agents
C04B 40/00 - Processes, in general, for influencing or modifying the properties of mortars, concrete or artificial stone compositions, e.g. their setting or hardening ability
Aqueous suspensions comprising a mineral having a silica content equal to or greater than about 40 wt % as a plant fertilizer, wherein the aqueous suspension comprises equal to or less than about 10% (w/v) of the mineral, methods of making said aqueous suspensions, and uses of said aqueous suspensions as a plant fertilizer.
C05G 3/70 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity for affecting wettability, e.g. drying agents
C05G 5/27 - Dispersions, e.g. suspensions or emulsions
A method of manufacturing a thermally insulating product comprises: (a) forming a mixture comprising solvent and gel network former and optionally foaming agent; (b) dispersing a thermally insulating filler in the mixture; and (c) drying the mixture to form the thermally insulating product.
C08J 9/30 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by mixing gases into liquid compositions or plastisols, e.g. frothing with air
C04B 26/28 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum
22 footprint, having a low milled cement clinker content, and exhibiting a higher early strength than existing LC3 type or other SCM containing binders.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 28/02 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing hydraulic cements other than calcium sulfates
The present disclosure relates to an edible coating composition comprising precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material, wherein the BET surface area of the precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material is about 15 m²/g or less, a suspension comprising the edible coating composition and at least one solvent, an article which is at least partially coated with the edible coating composition or the suspension, and a process for producing an article, wherein the article is at least partially coated with the suspension. The present disclosure is furthermore directed to the use of the precipitated calcium carbonate particulate material (i) for at least partially replacing TiO2 in edible coatings of nutraceutical products, pharmaceutical product, and/or food products and (ii) in an edible coating composition for improving the opacity of coatings and/or reducing crack formation of coatings.
The present disclosure relates to a calcium carbonate particulate material comprising less than about 170 ppm of water soluble magnesium ions based on the total amount of the calcium carbonate particulate material, wherein the amount of water soluble magnesium ions is determined using the method described herein. The present disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the calcium carbonate particulate materials according to the invention and to paint compositions comprising the calcium carbonate particulate materials according to the present disclosure or the calcium carbonate particulate materials obtainable by the methods according to the present disclosure.
A cement product including a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) including natural aluminosilicate, and optionally metakaolin, and methods of producing the cement product, and methods of use thereof are provided. The natural aluminosilicate may have, for example, a d97 less than or equal to about 19 μm; and may have a d10 less than or equal to about 2 μm. The product may also have improved chloride permeability as compared to cement products including natural aluminosilicates having higher d97 and d10 values. Also, the product may also have improved compressive strength and RCPT values when a portion of the natural aluminosilicate in the SCM is replaced with metakaolin.
The present invention relates to friction materials comprising graphite having a c/2 of 0.3358 nm or less and a spring-back of 40% or more, such as 41% or more. The invention further relates to methods of making and uses of such friction materials.
B01J 20/12 - Naturally occurring clays or bleaching earth
A23L 5/49 - Removing colour by chemical reaction, e.g. bleaching
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
C11B 3/10 - Refining fats or fatty oils by adsorption
C01B 33/38 - Layered base-exchange silicates, e.g. clays, micas or alkali metal silicates of kenyaite or magadiite type
A geopolymer foam composition, an article comprising a geopolymer foam composition, methods for making a geopolymer foam composition, and uses of a geopolymer foam composition.
C04B 28/00 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements
C04B 38/02 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof by adding chemical blowing agents
C04B 38/10 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof by using foaming agents
The present invention relates to a ceramic paste composition comprising a matrix and water, wherein the matrix comprises, based on the total weight of the matrix: about 98 wt % to about 100 wt % of minerals of which at least 30 wt % are phyllosilicates and less than about 2 wt % organic additive; and wherein water is present from about 18 wt % to about 28 wt % based on the total weight of the ceramic paste composition. The present invention also relates to a method of forming a 3D structure using the ceramic paste composition of the invention.
Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a hydraulic binder including a calcium aluminate, which involves: a) providing a composition including a lime C source compound and an alumina source compound, the composition including at most 95% lime C and alumina, and at least 23% alumina, by weight relative to the total weight of dry matter of the composition; b) placing the composition provided in step a) in a moisture-saturated environment, at a hydration temperature of between 40° C. and 150° C., so as to precipitate hydrated phases containing at least one aluminium oxide combined with a calcium oxide and with water; and c) subjecting the precipitates obtained in step b) to a baking temperature of between 200° C. and 1300° C., for at least 15 minutes.
A method of manufacturing an expanded granular material comprises: forming a mixture comprising a silicate material, an alkali compound and water; curing the mixture to form a solid precursor; crushing and/or milling the solid precursor to form an expandable granular material; and heating the granular material to form an expanded granular material.
C04B 20/00 - Use of materials as fillers for mortars, concrete or artificial stone according to more than one of groups and characterised by shape or grain distributionTreatment of materials according to more than one of the groups specially adapted to enhance their filling properties in mortars, concrete or artificial stoneExpanding or defibrillating materials
C04B 12/04 - Alkali metal or ammonium silicate cements
A flux delivery apparatus for delivering flux to a mold during a continuous casting process comprises: one or more flux outlets for delivering flux to the mold; one or more actuators operable to actuate movement of the one or more flux outlets relative to the mold; and a controller configured to operate the one or more actuators to move the one or more flux outlets relative to the mold.
23223222222, - carbon between 0.03% and 0.5% by weight, - additives between 0.5% and 10% by weight and - raw material-related impurities of less than 3% by weight, where the raw material basis for the abrasive grains comprises aluminium oxide, baddeleyite and zircon sand.
The present invention relates to blast lances for gas blowing in metallurgical processes, the blast lance comprising a cylindrical lance core and a refractory casing, wherein the said refractory casing comprises n + 1 refractory tubular sections and n or more refractory annular structures, wherein each set of two neighbouring refractory tubular sections is connected via a refractory annular structure, and wherein n is an integer of 1 or higher. The invention further relates to the use and method of production of such blast lances.
A talc particulate, a polymer composition comprising said talc particulate, methods of making said talc particulate and said polymer composition, and the various uses of said talc particulate.
Pumping apparatus comprises a granular material pump assembly and a distributor having a distribution end for distributing granular material. The granular material pump assembly is configured to pump granular material through the distributor towards the distribution end. The distributor is configured to permit granular material to exit the distributor at the distribution end when an amount of granular material pumped towards the distribution end exceeds a threshold, for example wherein the distributor comprises a valve assembly configured to permit granular material to exit the distributor at the distribution end when the amount of granular material pumped towards the distribution end exceeds the threshold, optionally wherein the valve assembly comprises a valve configured to open to permit granular material to exit the distributor at the distribution end when the amount of granular material pumped towards the distribution end exceeds the threshold.
F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
Use of mica having a lamellarity index of less than about 3.0 in a pressed powder, pressed powders comprising said mica, and methods for making said pressed powders.
A mineral filler comprising talc and wollastonite is used in a polymer composition to improve the scratch resistance and/or reduce the thermal expansion coefficient anisotropy of the polymer composition.
The present invention relates to novel compositions based on cement and granular material as well as to the uses thereof for protecting surfaces, in particular surfaces susceptible of being affected by biocorrosion.
The present invention relates to kiln furniture kits for supporting ceramic products, such as for example sanitary ware, during high temperature processes in a kiln. The invention further relates to rolling element holders as part of the kiln furniture kits according to the present invention for deformation and breakage free firing or drying of ceramic products.
The present invention relates to a loading device for loading particulate material, comprising a body with a first opening and a second opening, wherein a gasket is arranged at the first opening. The present invention also relates to a mixing device with a loading device according to the invention and a method of loading particulate material using the loading device according to the invention.
B08B 15/00 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are producedCollecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area
B28C 5/08 - Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions using driven mechanical means affecting the mixing
B65B 1/16 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by pneumatic means, e.g. by suction
B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for
The present disclosure relates to surface-functionalized carbonaceous particles, optionally in agglomerated form, methods for making such surface-functionalized carbonaceous particles and their use, for example as conductive additives in battery electrodes. The surface-functionalized carbonaceous particles are for example obtainable by milling a non-graphitic carbon material, followed by subsequent functionalization through controlled oxidation. The surface-functionalized carbonaceous particles can be used as additive in battery electrodes. The disclosure also pertains to dispersions of such carbonaceous materials in a liquid medium and their use as, among others, conductive coatings. Polymer compounds filled with the surface-functionalized carbonaceous particles are also disclosed.
The use of a particulate mineral as an anti-pollution agent in a composition for application to skin and/or keratin materials, a method for protecting skin and/or keratin materials from pollution, a composition comprising a particulate mineral and a method of making said composition.
A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 8/19 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing inorganic ingredients
A61K 8/96 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution
A61K 8/99 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution from microorganisms other than algae or fungi, e.g. protozoa or bacteria
A61Q 17/00 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings
The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one carbonaceous particulate material comprised of synthetic graphite particles having a BET specific surface area (SSA) of equal to or less than 4 m2/g, and further comprising between about 5 and about 75% (w/w) of at least one carbonaceous particulate material comprised of natural graphite particles coated with non-graphitic carbon and having a BET SSA of equal to or less than 8 m2/g. Such compositions are particularly useful as active material for negative electrodes in, e.g., lithium-ion batteries and the like in view of their overall favorable electrochemical properties, particularly for automotive and energy storage applications. The present disclosure also relates to the use of said non-graphitic carbon-coated natural graphite particles for preparing compositions that are suitable for being used as an active material in a negative electrode of, e.g., a lithium ion battery. The non-graphitic carbon-coated natural graphite particles described herein are also useful as a carbonaceous additive to increase, e.g., the energy density and charge rate performance of a lithium-ion battery while maintaining the power density of the cell compared to a cell with an anode absent the carbonaceous additive.
3 primary crystals with a crystal size of between 20 μm and 100 μm. The agglomerate abrasive grain has a closed macroporosity with a pore volume of between 5% by volume and 30% by volume, wherein the average pore diameter of the closed macropores is between 10 μm and 100 μm and their maximum pore diameter is in the range of approx. 120 μm.
This disclosure describes a process for preparing silica-coated calcium carbonate particles, involving the steps of preparing an aqueous carbonate slurry containing calcium carbonate particles, adding at least one silicate composition to the aqueous carbonate slurry to obtain a carbonate-silicate slurry, lowering a pH of the carbonate-silicate slurry by adding at least one acidic compound to obtain a pH-adjusted slurry containing the silica-coated calcium carbonate particles, and isolating the silica-coated calcium carbonate particles—in which at the adding of the acidic compound is controlled such that a final pH of the pH-adjusted slurry ranges from about 7 to about 10, and the silica-coated calcium carbonate particles include a porous coating having an average pore diameter ranging from 2 nm to 50 nm. This disclosure also describes articles and compositions containing the silica-coated calcium carbonate particles, as well as hollow silica spheres formed from the silica-coated calcium carbonate particles.
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
C01B 33/193 - Preparation of finely divided silica neither in sol nor in gel formAfter-treatment thereof by acidic treatment of silicates of aqueous solutions of silicates
D21H 17/68 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments siliceous, e.g. clays
D21H 17/00 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its constitutionPaper-impregnating material characterised by its constitution
D21H 17/67 - Water-insoluble compounds, e.g. fillers or pigments
A61K 8/02 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by special physical form
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
C09C 1/02 - Compounds of alkaline earth metals or magnesium
5050, of from about 0.1 µm to about 5 µm as measured by sedimentation using a Sedigraph and comprise: i) at least about 70 weight percent of zirconium dioxide; ii) up to 15 weight percent of silica; iii) from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent of one or more metal oxides selected from magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, yttrium oxide, scandium oxide, hafnium oxide, ytterbium oxide, aluminium oxide and cerium oxide; and iv) at least about 97 weight percent of a combination of i) ii) and iii), wherein the zirconium dioxide weight percent of i) is an equivalent zirconium dioxide weight percent as determined by XRF; the weight percent of the silica of ii) is an equivalent silica weight percentage as determined by XRF; the one or more metal oxide weight percent of iii) is an equivalent one or more metal oxide weight percent as determined by XRF; and wherein the weight percentages of i), ii), iii) and iv) are each based on the total weight of the pigment particles. The present invention is also relates to the use of the paint compositions herein and methods of preparation thereof.
A resin or curing agent composition for making a coating composition, a kit for making a coating composition, and a dry coating composition, particularly for application to flooring materials, and methods for making said compositions.
The present disclosure relates to a filled composition comprising a substrate, functional filler, and an inorganic additive including a precipitated calcium carbonate for reducing the odour of the filled composition, and related uses, methods and articles of manufacture; the precipitated calcium carbonate having a specific surface area greater than about 18 m2/g, an inter-particle pore volume of at least about 0.05 cm3/g, an intra¬ particle pore volume of less than about 0.1 cm3/g, and a Dp of less than or equal to about 100 nm.
The present disclosure relates to the use of kaolin as an opacifier in cosmetic compositions, cosmetic compositions comprising kaolin and methods of making said cosmetic compositions.
Foundry articles for metal working applications, methods of making such foundry articles, and particulate refractory compositions for use in such methods
The present invention relates to methods for forming bonded particulate refractory materials for use in metal-working, comprising the steps of providing a fine particulate metal oxide, providing an aqueous alkaline composition, providing a particulate refractory mould material, mixing the said fine particulate metal oxide, the said aqueous alkaline composition and the said particulate refractory mould material, and shooting the obtained mixture in a core shooter. Substantially all the water included in the obtained mixture is derived from the aqueous alkaline solution and optionally the surfactant. Also part of the present invention are materials and articles obtained according to the method, as well as particulate compositions for use in the method.
B22C 1/18 - Compositions of refractory mould or core materialsGrain structures thereofChemical or physical features in the formation or manufacture of moulds characterised by the use of binding agentsMixtures of binding agents of inorganic agents
C03C 3/064 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight containing boron
C03C 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium
C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition
C03C 10/04 - Silicate or polysilicate crystalline phase, e.g. mullite, diopside, sphene, plagioclase
Use of an aqueous suspension comprising a mineral having a silica content equal to or greater than 40 wt% as a plant fertilizer, wherein the aqueous suspension comprises equal to or less than 10 % (w/v) of the mineral. A method of fertilizing a plant, the method comprising making said aqueous suspension and applying the it to the seed, plant or growing substrate, for example soil, surrounding a seed or plant. A concentrated slurry of a mineral having a silica content equal to or greater than 40 wt%, wherein the concentrated slurry has a solids content equal to or greater than 20 wt% or equal to or greater than 30 wt% and a viscosity ranging from 60 cP to 2000 cP or from t 60 cP to 700 cP. A method of making said slurry, the method comprising mixing a mineral having a silica content equal to or greater than t 40 wt% with water. A method of making said aqueous suspension, the method comprising diluting said concentrated slurry.
C05D 9/02 - Other inorganic fertilisers containing trace elements
C05G 3/70 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity for affecting wettability, e.g. drying agents
C05G 5/27 - Dispersions, e.g. suspensions or emulsions
The use of calcium aluminate cement in autoclaved cement products, cementitious compositions suitable for forming the autoclaved cement products, and methods for making the cementitious compositions and autoclaved cement products.
A method of manufacturing a thermally insulating product comprises: (a) forming a mixture comprising solvent and gel network former and optionally foaming agent; (b) dispersing a thermally insulating filler in the mixture; and (c) drying the mixture to form the thermally insulating product.
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
C08J 9/28 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by elimination of a liquid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. drying of coagulum
C08J 9/30 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by mixing gases into liquid compositions or plastisols, e.g. frothing with air
A method for drying and optionally functionalizing a synthetic phyllosilicate and the synthetic phyllosilicates obtained by and/or obtainable by said method.
A method of manufacturing a mineral product for a mould flux for use in metal casting comprises: providing a precursor material comprising hydrated calcium silicate; and calcining the precursor material at a temperature equal to or greater than about 800°C to produce a calcined material comprising calcium silicate.
The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and at least 2.5% by weight of calcined kaolin relative to the total weight of the composition. It also relates to a cosmetic method for reducing the gloss of the skin and to the use of calcined kaolin as a mattifying agent in a cosmetic composition.
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