Word: rochow
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Certain silence compounds, the principle subject of Rochow's experiments, have an organic behavior, while retaining their original properties. Silicated substances may be developed that have the resilency of rubber, but are unaffected by the highest temperatures, because of the rock-compounds from which they are formed. Others may comprise a near perfect water-repellent...
...Mallinckrodt, Rochow is working on the intermediate stages of development, trying to produce silicones inexpensively and commercially. purpose where heat deteriorates the rubber now used. Certain "theoretical obstructions" would probably prevent its use in the outer tire, where more wear and resistance is required...
...immediate concern to Rochow is the improvement of water-repellent compounds. Tried on airplane windshields, they virtually eliminate the need for windshield wipers. "Sight-savar" tissues, sold commercially for the cleaning of eyeglasses, are coated with this compound. Coated tubing greatly facilitates the movement of blood in transfusions...
...Bouncing putty," developed while Rochow was at General Electric, is an off-spring of silicone experiments. It is now used in golf ball centers and in table leg casters that find their own level in half an hour...
...silicone production can be made simple and cheap, according to Rochow, there is no end to the number of ingenious and useful applications that may result...