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Written by Melissa Wood
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Make more money for your catch? Sure, why not? It's a topic most commercial fishermen would be interested in, and one of many that will be discussed at the Maine Fishermen's Forum, which takes place today through Saturday at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine.
The forum is a big deal in Maine. In it's 38th year, the event will draw thousands of commercial fishermen and others in the fishing industry from around the region to visit the trade show and attend seminars and other forum-related events. National Fisherman will be there too. That's our crew from last year's show above.
The trade show and seminars are free to attend and well worth the time spent. I'll be at the forum and am still deciding which seminars to cover. There are some compelling ones to choose from, but the most universal may be the ones about how to make more money. Two seminars address this issue directly:
On Friday morning, the seminar "Direct Marketing: Options and Obstacles for Maine Fishermen" will be held at 10:30. It's no secret that consumers are starting to care more and more about where their food comes, and fishermen absolutely should be a part of this trend. Food doesn't get any more local and sustainable than when it's pulled out of the water from local fishermen.
But then you have to get that fish to the consumer, and that can be the tricky part. During this seminar, Togue Brawn of Maine Dayboat Scallops will moderate a panel of direct marketers who share their success stories of selling their catch in farmers markets, to restaurants and through CSFs. The panel also promises a brainstorming session to address hurdles fishermen face as direct-marketers.
The next morning, at 9, I'm going to check out the seminar "How Else Can Fishermen Make a Buck? – Spin-Off Businesses from Idea to Implementation." This is especially important for those in the New England groundfish industry losing income from cuts in cod quota, but the ideas may be worth something to all fishermen doing whatever they can to make a living on the water.
So, how else can you make a buck? According to the event description, that could include taking paying tourists aboard, adding value to your catch and chartering for special trips or collaborative research. Of course there are legal and logistical hurdles to get started in a spin-off business. Here, we'll find out what they are and meet people who can help overcome them.
That's just two out of 30 seminars. The forum also includes a trade show, a benefit auction, dinner and dance, immersion suit training and fun stuff for families. If you're in the area, head to Rockport to check out the show. You can find out more by visiting the Maine Fishermen's Forum's website.
Photo credit: Maine Fishermen's Forum
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Speaking to the Rotary Club of Crowley Tuesday, Linscombe explained just how far the industry has come.
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The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office announced two updates in regard to last week's shooting at the Kathy Apartments.
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This thesis will focus on the way the female subject was discursively produced within the Galenic-humoral model. There has recently been a move by literary and historical theorists to view this model one in which the subject may have the ability to fashion him/herself through moderation and self-control. In his recent work Bodies and Selves in Early Modern England, Michael Schoenfeldt writes: "I stress the empowerment that Galenic psychology and ethics bestowed on the individual." Working in a different direction than those who have claimed the Galenic model to be one of repression, Schoenfeldt, "emphasizes rather that self-control authorizes individuality" (11). The arguments he makes are convincing, and it is easy to see that the discourse of the humors instilled a need for balance in almost all aspects of early modern life. Yet, I will that this is not true of all subjects, and move to show that women's physical bodies and place in the discourse of balance excluded them from the realm of self-fashioning through moderation or self-control. This created a situation in which women had to search for alternative ways to find the agency to fashion the self.
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We wrote to Heinz to complain abt the removal of the ad, and received a response making fun of our families, and apologizing for placing the ad in the first place. imo – No matter what Heinz says, their actions continue to be homophobic and anti-family.
Del, the reason for that is Heinz is beholden to right wing organisations such as the American Family Association headed by the infamous archbigot, James Dobson. It is also beholden to the republican party (conservative party in the U.S.), the party of hate and blatant homophobia. Need I say more?
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|Mar 17, 1981
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|Jun 5, 1978
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|Jun 5, 1978
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|Jerome W. McAllister, Gunter A. Kohler, Virtudes R. Lund
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|Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company
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|Patent Citations (8), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (23), Classifications (14)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention relates to a system for monitoring personal exposure to carbon monoxide. In the system of the present invention, carbon monoxide is oxidized by alumina impregnated with silver ion and permanganate ion, the oxidation resulting in the impregnated alumina changing color from purple to brown.
Commercial devices in the form of indicator tubes for monitoring personal exposure to various toxic gases or vapors are well known. An indicator tube is a glass tube containing a granular chemical and is worn by the user in a position close to his breathing zone. A pump connected to the tube pulls air from the atmosphere through the tube. The granular material reacts chemically with the toxic gas and a color change occurs. The color change progresses from the entrance to the exit of the tube as the various cross sectional layers react. At the end of any given sampling period, the length of the color change stain in the tube is proportional to the concentration of the toxic gas averaged over the sampling period.
Prior workers have reported in the literature that silver permanganate, when coated on various porous substrates, will produce materials which oxidize carbon monoxide in the ambient atmosphere. See, for example, M. Katz and S. Halpern, "Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide in Air by Silver Permanganate", Ind. & Eng. Chem., Vol. 42, p. 345 (1950).
The present invention relates to a system for monitoring personal exposure to carbon monoxide and utilizes alumina impregnated with permanganate ion and silver ion as the active material in a personal monitor.
The permanganate-silver impregnated alumina is formulated by immersing the alumina in a solution of permanganate and silver, draining the excess solution, and drying under vacuum. The solution is comprised of water soluble salts of silver and permanganate with noninterfering counter ions. The resulting purple material oxidizes carbon monoxide at a rate proportional to the ratio of Ag+ to MnO4 - concentrations. The oxidation reaction causes the purple material to change color from purple to brown. The impregnated alumina is utilized in a personal monitor for carbon monoxide. The monitor samples the ambient atmosphere at a diffusion controlled rate. If the atmosphere contains a predetermined concentration, say 50 ppm of carbon monoxide, the impregnated alumina will change color completely from purple to brown in a predetermined time. The rate of color change of the impregnated alumina in the monitor is independent of the relative humidity and the presence of organic vapors in the atmosphere.
The present invention provides a permanganate-silver impregnated alumina wherein the rate of carbon monoxide oxidation and hence, the rate of color change is proportional to the ratio of the silver concentration to the permanganate concentration.
The present invention also provides a personal monitor for carbon monoxide containing permanganate-silver impregnated alumina wherein the monitor samples the CO from the atmosphere at a diffusion controlled rate and the impregnated alumina reacts with the sampled CO, changing color from purple to brown at a rate proportional to the atmospheric CO concentration.
In the accompanying schematic diagrammatic drawings which illustrate the personal monitor forming a part of the present invention:
FIG. 1 is an isometric exploded view of the personal monitor of the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the assembled personal monitor.
The exposure of employees at their workplaces to carbon monoxide is greater than for any other chemical or physical agent. Carbon monoxide in the ambient air is commonly found in refineries, foundries, pulp mills, sintering mills, lampblack plants, formaldehyde manufacturing, arc welding, auto repair shops, traffic control operations and tunnel construction sites. Exposure to high concentrations of CO for even short periods of time can cause serious health hazards--1600 ppm of CO in the air can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea in 20 minutes, and in two hours collapse, unconsciousness and possibly death. Exposure to low concentrations, on the order of 100 ppm, for extended periods of time can result in behavioral changes, cardiovascular damage and brain damage. Although precautions are taken to eliminate CO from the workplace air, CO can frequently be found in concentrations up to 200 ppm. The United States Government has established 50 ppm TWA for carbon monoxide as the official standard for industrial air (Federal Register, Vol. 36, No. 105, May 29, 1971). The TWA is the time-weighted average concentration for a nornal 8-hour workday or 40-hour work week, to which nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed, day after day, without adverse effect. Thus, worker health and federal regulations dictate that employers with a potential CO hazard monitor the exposure of their workers to determine if their average exposure exceeds 50 ppm.
The impregnated activated alumina of the present invention is prepared by immersing alumina in a water solution of permanganate ion and silver ion followed by draining excess solution and drying under vacuum. The alumina can be any form of porous, high surface area alumina which is referred to as activated alumina. The activated alumina can be powdered, granular, extruded or molded into shapes.
The activated alumina utilized in a preferred embodiment of a monitor of the present invention is in the form of 30 mm. diameter by 1.6 mm. thick discs which are made according to the following procedure. The discs are cut from rods made up of equal weights of two types of aluminas; RA-1, an activated alumina from the Chemical Division of Reynolds Metal Company, and A300, a partially calcined alumina hydrate from Kaiser Chemicals. RA-1 alumina is received in an 8�14 mesh distribution, but is ball milled and classified to minus 150 mesh. A300 alumina is used as received (minus 325 mesh). 100 g of RA-1 is mixed with 100 g of A300. The alumina mixture is thoroughly combined with 115 ml of a 10% hydrogen peroxide solution to form a slurry. The slurry is poured into a 30 mm.�80 mm. Whatman Extraction Thimble Cellulose Single Thickness which is contained in a glass tube. The glass tube and the contents are placed in a closed container which also contains an amount of water. The alumina slurry is cured in this closed container for 18 hours at a temperature of 90� C. After the curing period, the alumina is a solid rod 30 mm.�80 mm. of activated alumina. After removing the thimble, the rod is sawed into discs 1.6 mm thick, and the discs are heated under vacuum at 450� C. for 1 hour. The H2 O2 is vaporized from the rod during the 90� C. heating step. The vaporization causes macroscopic pores to form throughout the alumina rod resulting in a molded alumina that is open to the diffusion of gases or vapors.
The activated alumina discs are then impregnated with permanganate ion and silver ion by the following general process. Water soluble salts of permanganate and silver are selected; the counter ions must be chemically non-interfering. The salts used in the preferred embodiment of a monitor of the present invention are KMnO4 and AgNO3. Solutions are prepared separately, then mixed together, heated to 50� C. and agitated for 5 minutes. The alumina is immersed in the 50� C. solution for one minute. Next, the alumina is removed from the solution in the case of molded discs or extruded sheets, or the mixture of alumina and solution is passed through a buchner funnel in the case of powdered or granular alumina. Powdered or granular alumina is then dried in a rotating evaporator for one hour at 60� C., with vacuum provided by an aspirator. Extruded or molded alumina is dried by placing it in a vacuum oven at 60� C. and about 20 mm mercury for 3 hours.
The kinetics of the CO oxidation by the impregnated alumina are described by the following equation:
-d[CO]/dt=k1 [CO]1 [MnO4 - ]m [Ag+ ]n,
t is time in minutes,
[CO] is the gas phase CO concentration,
[MnO4 - ] is the surface concentration of permanganate,
[Ag+ ] is the surface concentration of silver,
k1, m, n are constants.
If the CO is introduced to a sample of coated alumina and if the molar amount of permanganate and silver are constant, then the equation becomes
-d[CO]/dt=k2 [CO]1
where k2 is a rate constant with units of min-1.
The rate constant, k2, is measured by employing a closed system containing a Wilks Infrared Analyzer, a glass vessel containing alumina impregnated with permanganate and silver, and a circulating pump. The system is filled to 1 atmosphere pressure with air containing 20% RH. CO is then introduced in an amount necessary to raise the system concentration to 10 ppm. The concentration as a function of time is then monitored by the Wilks Infrared Analyzer and recorded by a strip chart recorder. The data is plotted log [CO] versus time, and a straight line results which has a slope equal to k2.
Activated alumina (RA-1 from the Chemical Division of Reynolds Metals Co.) was screened to obtain a fraction which passes U.S. Screen size 8 and is retained on U.S. Screen size 14. Samples of the alumina were impregnated from different solutions of KMnO4 and AgNO3. 7 grams of each sample were introduced into a closed system, and the rate constant k2 was measured for each sample.
______________________________________ [KMnO4 ] [AgNO3 ] k2SAMPLE moles/1 moles/1 min-1______________________________________A 1.58 � 10-2 0.74 � 10-2 0.0251B 1.58 � 10-2 1.48 � 10-2 0.0372C 1.58 � 10-2 2.96 � 10-2 0.2030______________________________________
Treated alumina samples were prepared and tested exactly as described in Example 1 except that silver permanganate (AgMnO4) was used in the coating solution rather than potassium permanganate.
______________________________________ [AgMnO4 ] [AgNO3 ] k2SAMPLE moles/1 moles/1 min-1______________________________________D 8.8 � 10-2 0 .512E 4.4 � 10-2 0 .314F 3.1 � 10-2 0 .175G 8.8 � 10-2 4.0 � 10-2 .628______________________________________
The data in Example 1 clearly show that for a fixed concentration of KMnO4, the CO oxidation rate increases with an increase in concentration of AgNO3. Since only the permanganate ion gives the alumina its characteristic purple starting color and the final brown color appears when all the permanganate ion has been consumed in the oxidation of carbon monoxide, it is now possible to produce alumina in which the color, both initial and final, is controlled by the concentration of permanganate and the rate of color change is controlled by the concentration of silver.
The data for sample points D & G in Example 2 show that for a fixed concentration of AgMnO4, the CO oxidation rate increases with the addition of AgNO3. Therefore, for a fixed initial and final color of AgMnO4 impregnated alumina, the rate of color change can be increased by the addition of silver ion.
Examples 1 and 2 show clearly that alumina coated with either KMnO4 plus AgNO3 or AgMNO4 plus AgNO3 rapidly oxidize CO. Color values are imparted by the permanganate ion and the rate of color change for a sample of any given initial color is controlled by the concentration of silver. For alumina coated with AgMnO4 only, the rate of color change can be varied by varying the AgMnO4 concentration; this is demonstrated by samples D, E, and F in Example 2. However, for the AgMnO4 only system, the starting color varies as the rate of color change varies.
Activated alumina (RA-1 from the Chemical Division of Reynolds Metal Co.) was screened to obtain a fraction which passes U.S. Screen Size 8 and is retained on U.S. Screen Size 14. Samples of the alumina were impregnated separately from various solutions of permanganate and silver salts. In each solution the concentration of permanganate ion (MnO4 -) was 2.10�10-2 moles/liter and the concentration of silver ion (Ag+) was 4.64�10-2 moles/liter. Each sample was tested by placing 10 grams in a 15 mm. diameter glass tube and flowing 5 liters/mm. of ambient air containing 50 ppm CO and 20% relative humidity through the tube. A Wilks Infrared Analyzer was used to monitor the CO concentration both upstream and downstream from the sample. The sample was tested until 50 ppm CO was measured in the downstream concentration. The data reported was (a) the time elapsed until 47.5 ppm CO was measured in the downstream air, (b) the time elapsed until the sample changed color from purple to brown as noted by visual inspection, and (c) the total moles of CO removed from the air by the sample. In addition, a MacBeth Densitometer with a red filter was used to measure the color density of each sample before and after testing.
______________________________________ Total A- 47.5 mount ppm CO Pene- Re- tration Color Color moved time Change Density (moles Min- TimeImpregnant Salts Initial Final � 103) utes) (Minutes)______________________________________Mg(MnO4)2 /AgNO3 .93 .60 .099 15 13Ca(MnO4)2 /AgNO3 .97 .64 .096 16 14Zn(MnO4)2 /AgNO3 .77 .58 .104 17 16Cd(MnO4)2 /AgNO3 .84 .55 .092 15 13KMnO4 /AgNO3 .91 .60 .105 16 13KMnO4 /AgClO4 .90 .56 .100 15 13KMnO4 /AgF .86 .61 .105 17 15KMnO4 /Ag2 SO4 .92 .59 .066 14 12Mg(MnO4)2 /AgClO4 .91 .62 .142 19 16______________________________________
The data in Example 3 show that oxidation of CO by permanganate-silver impregnated alumina is independent of the particular salts selected to make the impregnating solution. The salts are all water soluble, and the counter ions are all chemically non-interfering with the permanganate or silver. For a series of nine chemically different permanganate-silver impregnating solutions, the impregnated alumina shows a color change from purple to brown when exposed to 50 ppm CO. The color change is substantially the same as shown by the constancy of the initial and final color densities, and the rate of color change is the same as shown by the color change times. Also, both the extent of reaction and the rate of reaction are the same; this is demonstrated by the relative constancy of the total amount of CO removed and of the time to 47.5 ppm CO penetration, respectively. These data indicate that virtually the same colorimetric indicator material can be made by impregnating alumina with a solution of any salts of silver and permanganate provided these salts are water soluble and have chemically non-interfering counter ions.
Referring now particularly to the drawings, personal monitor 10 comprises a housing 11, activated alumina disc 20, activated alumina prefilter disc 25, diffuser plate 30, attenuating layer 35 and retainer 40. The housing 11, diffuser plate 30 and retainer 40 are injection molded of a translucent plastic such as polypropylene. The housing 11 comprises an upstanding open-ended cylindrical body portion 12, with a substantially flat end wall 13 forming a cavity 14 having a 30 mm. internal diameter, into which activated alumina disc 20 measuring 30 mm.�1.6 mm. and impregnated with silver and permanganate and weighing about 1 gram is placed. The disc 20 is viewed via the translucent end wall 13 which forms the bottom of the housing 11. On top of the permanganate-silver alumina disc 20, activated alumina prefilter disc 25 coated only with KMnO4 is placed. Its dimensions are 30 mm.�1.6 mm. with a weight of 1 gram. Next in the array is diffuser plate 30 in the form of a disc which has a 30 mm. diameter by 5 mm. thickness with 39 equally spaced diffusion channels 31 each having a 2.5 mm. diameter. On top of the diffuser plate 30, supported at its periphery by the cylindrical body portion 12, is placed attenuating layer 35. A suitable attenuating layer material is a 1 mil thick microporous polypropylene film obtained from the Celanese Plastics Company under the trade designation Celgard 2400. The layer 35 controls diffusion such that the rate of diffusion through the plate is independent of the face velocity of the air. Finally, retainer 40 holds all the parts in place via a mechanical fit. Retainer 40 comprises a shell 41 having a central opening 42 with an internal diameter just slightly less than the internal diameter of body portion 12. Depending from shell 41 is an open-ended cylindrical member 43 having an internal diameter substantially corresponding but slightly less than the external diameter of body portion 12 so that when cylindrical member 43 is telescoped onto body portion 12, a friction fit results so that the various parts are retained together. In the embodiment illustrated in the drawings, cylindrical member 43 is formed as a stepped cylinder so that the leading edge thereof fits over the edge of end wall 13. Retainer 40 is provided at one end with an apertured tab 44 so that the monitor 10 can be affixed to the clothing of a worker by a suitable fastening device (not shown).
Permanganate-silver impregnated alumina oxidizes CO from the ambient air. Experiment has shown that it also oxidizes virtually all organic vapors from air; the only organic vapors identified which are not so oxidized are the totally halogenated vapors such as carbon tetrachloride. However, in industrial settings, CO generally coexists with a multitude of other organic vapors. It has been found that alumina impregnated with KMnO4 reacts with the same compounds as permanganate-silver impregnated alumina except that such KMnO4 impregnated alumina does not react at an appreciable rate with carbon monoxide. Thus, in personal monitor 10, the KMnO4 impregnated alumina prefilter disc 25 effectively removes any organic vapor capable of being oxidized by the permanganate-silver impregnated alumina disc 20, while allowing CO to pass freely therethrough.
It is known that the rate of CO oxidation by the permanganate-silver impregnated alumina is influenced by water vapor. Thus, for a fixed concentration of carbon monoxide, the time for a complete color change increases as the water vapor content of the ambient air increases. However, since activated alumina is a desiccant material, the KMnO4 impregnated alumina prefilter disc 25 also removes water vapor from the incoming air before it reaches the permanganate-silver impregnated alumina disc 20. Hence, in personal monitor 10, the color change time is essentially independent of the relative humidity of the air being sampled.
The monitors 10 are tested by introducing carbon monoxide into an airstream, monitoring CO concentration with a Wilks Infrared Analyzer, introducing water vapor into the airstream, monitoring the relative humidity with a wet bulb-dry bulb psychrometer, and finally allowing the airstream to flow across the entrance of the monitors. The face velocity at the monitor entrance is maintained above 9 meters per minute. During a test, the permanganate-silver impregnated alumina disc 20 is observed visually through the translucent viewing window 12. The disc 20 changes color slowly and continuously beginning with the first exposure to CO. The time interval necessary for the visible portion of the permanganate-silver disc 20 to change from purple to brown is measured.
Alumina discs cut from a single rod, produced in the manner hereinbefore described, were coated from a solution of 2.94�1031 2 moles/liter AgNO3 and 1.58�10-2 moles/liter KMnO4. Discs from the same rod were coated from a solution of 0.316 moles/liter KMnO4. Six monitors were fabricated using one disc from each batch per monitor. The monitors were tested simultaneously at 50 ppm CO and 20% relative humidity. The times necessary for complete color change from purple to brown were measured; the times were 248 mins., 258 mins., 288 min., 288 min., 276 min., and 272 mins.
Activated alumina (RA-1 from the Chemical Division of Reynolds Metal Co.) was ball milled and screened to obtain a fraction which passes U.S. Screen Size 40 and is retained on U.S. Screen Size 80. A portion of the alumina was impregnated from a solution of 2.94�10-2 moles/liter AgNO3 and 1.58�10-2 moles/liter KMnO4. A second portion of the alumina was impregnated from a solution of 0.316 moles/liter KMnO4. Monitors were made by placing a uniform layer (about 1 g) of the KMnO4 -AgNO3 granules on the bottom of a receptacle and a second layer (about 1 g) of the KMnO4 granules thereover. Two monitors were tested at each of various concentrations of CO and the color change time was measured at each concentration. The relative humidity in all tests was 20%.
______________________________________CO Concentration Color Change Time(ppm) (mins)______________________________________50 170, 18060 144, 144100 96, 84______________________________________
Monitors were made as described in Example 5. The monitors were used to measure the average CO concentration in an industrial setting known to have CO present. The monitors were placed in four different locations and the color of each monitor was observed as a function of time. At each location, an Ecolyzer Portable Carbon Monoxide Monitor was used to measure the CO concentration, and a strip chart recorder was used to record the Ecolyzer output as a function of time. After the tests were completed, the recorder traces were integrated to determine the time weighted average concentration.
______________________________________ Average CO Concentration Calculated by Observed Color ColorMonitor Ecolyzer Change Time Change TimeNumber (ppm) (mins) (mins)______________________________________1 48.6 184 1812 10 still purple @184 8803 67 140 1324 21 still purple @140 418______________________________________
The laboratory data in Example 5 show that the monitor integrates the CO concentration in a linear fashion. It shows that approximately 8800 ppm-minutes of CO is required to change the monitor from purple to brown. Using the 8800 ppm-min. value from Example 5, color change times for the monitors of Example 6 were calculated using the average concentrations obtained from the Ecolyzer measurements (column 2).
Alumina discs cut from a single rod were impregnated from a solution of 2.94�10-2 moles/liter AgNO3 and 1.58�10-2 moles/liter KMnO4. Discs from the same rod were impregnated from a solution of 0.316 moles/liter KMnO4. Monitors were fabricated using one disc from each batch. Monitors were tested at 50 ppm CO and varying relative humidity. At 20% relative humidity, an average color change time of 225 mins. was observed; at 80% relative humidity 230 mins. was measured.
Alumina discs cut from a single rod were coated from a solution of 2.94�10-2 moles/liter AgNO3 and 1.58�10-2 moles/liter KMnO4. Discs from the same rod were impregnated from a solution of 0.316 moles/liter KMnO4. Monitors were fabricated using one disc from each batch. Monitors were tested at 50 ppm CO and 20% relative humidity, and an average color change time of 303 minutes was observed. Monitors were tested also at 50 ppm CO, 20% relative humidity and 34 ppm ethylene, and an average color change time of 312 mins. was measured.
An extrudable alumina monohydrate, Catapal SB from Conoco, was used to make monitors. 180 grams of Catapal was added to 120 g of water with 0.75% HNO3 and blended in a sigmoid mixer. This paste was extruded under low pressure into a 30 mm. tube, and after removal from the tube, it was air dried overnight. The rod was activated by heating at a rate of 50� C./hr. until a temperature of 600� C. was achieved. After four hours at 600� C. the rod was then cut into 1.6 mm. thick discs and impregnated from a solution of 1.47�10-2 moles/liter AgNO3 and 0.79�10-2 moles/liter KMnO4. Discs from the same rod were impregnated from a solution of 0.316 moles/liter KMnO4. Monitors were fabricated using one disc from each batch. Monitors tested at 100 ppm CO and 20% relative humidity gave a color change time of 98 minutes.
Alumina discs cut from a single rod were impregnated from solutions of various concentrations of silver permanganate or of various concentrations of potassium permanganate and silver nitrate. For each disc the color density was measured in 8 different locations with a MacBeth Densitometer using a red filter. Discs from a second rod were impregnated from a solution of 0.316 moles/liter KMnO4. Monitors were fabricated using one disc from each batch per monitor. The monitors were tested at 50 ppm CO and 20% relative humidity and the time for complete color change was noted for each monitor. The monitors were then disassembled, and the density was measured again in exactly the same manner. The data is given in the following table:
__________________________________________________________________________ Initial Color Color Final Color[AgMnO4 ] [KMnO4 ] [AgNO3 ] Density Change Density(moles/liter) (moles/liter) (moles/liter) Average Std. Dev. Time (mins) Average Std. Dev.__________________________________________________________________________8.80 � 10-2 0 0 0.88 0.016 724 0.32 0.0134.40 � 10-2 0 0 0.65 0.033 400 0.25 0.0133.08 � 10-2 0 0 0.54 0.015 217 0.22 0.0100.22 � 10-2 0 0 0.14 0.008 44 0.06 0.0100 1.58 � 10-2 0.37 � 10-2 0.67 0.017 557 0.30 0.0110 1.58 � 10-2 0.74 � 10-2 0.68 0.014 497 0.31 0.0130 1.58 � 10-2 1.47 � 10-2 0.67 0.018 416 0.29 0.0100 1.58 � 10-2 2.94 � 10-2 0.67 0.021 339 0.30 0.0140 1.58 � 10-2 4.41 � 10-2 0.66 0.016 239 0.31 0.007__________________________________________________________________________
Alumina discs cut from a single rod, produced in the manner hereinbefore described for the preferred embodiment, were impregnated from a solution of 2.41�10-2 moles/liter AgClO4 and 0.45�10-2 moles/liter Ca(MnO4)2. Discs from the same rod were coated from a solution of 0.316 moles/liter KMnO4. A monitor was fabricated using one disc from each batch per monitor. The monitor was tested at 50 ppm CO and 20% relative humidity. The time necessary for complete color change from purple to brown was 165 mins.
Example 4 gives data for monitors of the preferred structure, i.e., molded alumina impregnated with a solution of potassium permanganate and silver nitrate. The average color change time is 272 minutes with a standard deviation of 16.1 minutes. Examples 5 and 9 show data for two additional forms of alumina, granular and extruded, respectively. These data show that the monitor demonstrates efficacy in laboratory testing using activated alumina in several different forms. Example 6 demonstrates efficacy under an actual use situation for monitors made from granular alumina. Examples 5 and 6 show that the monitor integrates CO concentration in a linear fashion both in laboratory and actual use situations and that actual use data are predictable from laboratory data.
Example 7 shows that the monitor demonstrates the same color change time at 20% relative humidity as it does at 80% relative humidity. Example 8 demonstrates that the monitor performs the same in the presence of other organic vapors.
Example 10 shows that for monitors made from discs impregnated with potassium permanganate and silver nitrate, the color change time decreases with increasing silver nitrate concentration at a fixed potassium permanganate concentration. For these same conditions, neither the initial color nor the final color changes with silver nitrate concentration. For monitors made from discs impregnated with silver permanganate only, the color change time decreases with decreasing silver permanganate concentration. However, under these same conditions, both the initial and final colors varied with silver permanganate concentration.
Example 11 shows that the monitor can be made from alumina discs impregnated from a solution of salts other than KMnO4 and AgNO3. The initial color, final color, and rate of color change are approximately the same for the Ca(MnO4)2 --AgClO4 system as for the KMnO4 --AgNO3 system.
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ISIS militant forces take over more towns in Iraq
The crisis in Iraq continues to escalate as the extremist jihadist organization known as ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) captured another town near the Syrian border.
This follows ISIS's march across Iraq, capturing strategic towns and reportedly committing mass executions along the way.
Families are fleeing their homes to escape the violence, with hundreds of thousands uprooted in the last week alone.
ISIS is an outgrowth of al-Qaida in Iraq, which emerged as a resistance movement after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Since then, al-Qaida have declared that ISIS is too extreme for them, and the two organizations have cut ties.
ISIS and al-Qaida proclaim an extreme version of Sunni Islam. The population of Iraq is majority Shi'a.
Islam split into two broad categories, Sunni and Shi'a, after a dispute over leadership of the Muslim community after the death of the Prophet Muhammed nearly 1,400 years ago. Today, there are many different types of Sunnis and Shi'a around the world, though Iraq and Iran are the only two major Shi'a majority countries in the region.
Some Iraqis feel the time has come to create two different countries: one Sunni and one Shi'a.
"[The Sunnis and Shi'as] are getting further apart because there are so many provocations," said an Iraqi man who had just fled Kirkuk with his family. "As there are no wise elders, everyone is inflaming the situation."
The U.S. is sending additional military assets to the region, though President Barack Obama is reluctant to send troops back into Iraq. He made getting out of Iraq one of his priorities in both presidential elections.
One of America's historical adversaries, Iran, is also against ISIS, and has offered to cooperate with the U.S. military in Iraq. This is a controversial option considering the U.S. is still not on good diplomatic terms with Iran.
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One of a group of three wooden chalet style cottages located high on a hilltop on the grounds of a renowned working vineyard. All on one level, the cottage is furnished in a comfortable style, and is well separated for privacy, with a magnificent view over the valley below. The chalet has wooden decking, ideal for outside dining, leading to a small private south facing pool. The property benefits from far reaching views towards the hills and 11th century castle of Roquetaillade. 8km drive to the vibrant town of Limoux with restaurants, bars and market. The surrounding hills are ideal for nature lovers as well as hiking and biking.
All on one floor: Living room/dining area. Kitchen. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC. Twin bedroom. Shower room (no WC). Separate WC
Location: 8km from Limoux (restaurants, bars, local market), 31km from Carcassonne (castles, gift shops, cafes, restaurants), 33km from Canal-du-Midi (cycling, walking).
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This beautiful air-conditioned, ground floor holiday apartment is located in a charming residential area of Porto-Vecchio. The discreet owners live on the first floor. Enjoy the beautiful terrace overlooking the wooded garden. The beach is only 650m away, and the beautiful beaches of St Cyprien, Pinarellu, Palombaggia and Rondinara are minutes away by car. The 18-hole golf course at Sperone, further south, is a must for all abilities. Bonifacio, on the southern tip of Corsica, is a must, as is the island of Cavallo with its stunning beaches. Shop and restaurant 900m, beach 650m.
All on ground floor: Lounge/kitchen/diner, shower room with toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin.
Electric heating, cot, wi-fi, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, lawned garden, terrace, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 2 cars. Sorry, no pets. No smoking please.
This holiday house is in Étables-sur-Mer, on the outskirts of the large resort of Binic, which has beautiful sandy beaches. Its design is very original as the living spaces and the sleeping area are completely separated by a terrace. The grounds are fenced, sheltered and not overlooked. The beach of Godelins is only a few hundred meters away, and Binic is quite close too, with its lively beaches, port, casino, leisure centre, as well as restaurants and créperies. For the amateurs, the Golf des Ajoncs d'Or in Lantic is close by. Shop 600m, restaurant 300m and beach 1.1km.
Ground floor: Lounge/diner, kitchen, conservatory. Annexe: Second lounge, shower room with toilet and basin, 1 double bedroom, single sofa bed in lounge, double sofa bed in second lounge.
Electric heating, woodburner in lounge, 2 colour TVs (French channels only), washing machine, dishwasher, freezer, microwave, lawned garden, terrace, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 3 cars. One pet welcome. NB: Slope to garden.
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You won't be able to resist a day out in Brussels, admiring the lovely squares, eating chocolates and searching for the Mannequin Pis Statue. This single storey holiday chalet is cosy and bright with an exceptional garden, a small, private lake for fishing and a river. There are walks nearby and a 30km footpath passes by the house (direct access via a gate). Situated in the Avesnois National Park with many watersports on offer. There are 4 adult and 2 children's bikes available (and helmets), as well as a swing for small children. Locally, there are many breweries and potteries/glassworks. Visit the wonderful caves, Mauberge zoo, the Chimay brewery and the Ardennes area. The owner offers a welcome pack to all new arrivals. Shop, café/bar and restaurant 2km.
Lounge/diner, kitchen, shower room with toilet and basin. 2 bedrooms; 1 double, 1 twin.
Electric heaters, cot, highchair, colour satellite TV, DVD player, CD/stereo, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, lawned garden, patio, garden furniture, barbecue, ample off road parking. One pet welcome. NB: Small lake and river in garden.
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This spacious gîte has been thoughtfully renovated throughout, whilst retaining charming original oak beams and exposed granite walls. The bright kitchen/dining area is well equipped and leads into a spacious, comfortable living area. La Boninière has its own paved terrace and barbecue for outdoor dining with views over the two hectares of private grounds and the tranquil countryside beyond. The large, shared, solar heated pool is surrounded by a terrace, a covered seating area and children's play area. Cycles and child carriers are also available for guests. Beautiful rolling countryside surrounds La Bonninière and is ideal for walking, cycling, bird watching and photography.
Four steps to ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. Twin bedroom with en-suite shower/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC with shower cubicle
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On the ground floor of a Provençal villa (completely independent), on a quiet domaine shared with 7 villas, this property is spacious, airy and comfortable. French windows open onto a terrace with views over the countryside. There is shared use of a half court tennis, boules court and swimming pool. The owner's English-speaking son lives on site. At the foot of nearby Auribeau-sur-Siagne, one of the most picturesque sites of the Alpes-Maritimes, is the Siagne River. This is an excellent touring base with many pretty villages close by, whilst the more lively towns of Grasse and Cannes are within driving distance. Nearby is the beautiful Lac Cassien with watersports, fishing, swimming and boating.
Living/dining room with sofa bed, kitchen area. Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room/WC. Bathroom/WC
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All on ground floor: Split-level living/dining room with corner kitchen and French windows to terrace. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with corner bath, separate massage shower and double basins (no WC). Separate WC
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This attractive apartment is situated in a peaceful spot and tastefully decorated. It also has a private terrace and garden area. It is a good base for visiting the Isle-sur-Sorgue and the towns of Orange and Avignon. 25km away is Rocher des Doms, here you can walk around and enjoy brilliant views of Avignon. A visit to the medieval ramparts is a must, along with the cathedral and the weekly markets, Orange (33km) with its Roman theatre and its triumphed Arch of Orange. There are lots of little villages that are also close by to explore and after a long day out you can always relax on the terrace with nice glass of wine.Shop 2.5km and restaurant 2km.
Lounge/kitchen/diner, shower room with toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin.
Electric heating, colour TV (French channels only), wi-fi, washing machine, freezer, microwave, terraces, outdoor furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 2 cars. Sorry no pets.
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Located in a delightful château this charming first floor apartment includes a private balcony, large enough to dine on and offering breathtaking views of the Luberon countryside. A region full of charm, with striking solitary woods, rocky countryside and picturesque old hilltop villages. Set in a peaceful and attractive village the property provides an excellent base to discover this renowned region of Provence. Close to the lively town of Apt, day excursions could include Avignon, Salon-de-Provence and Aix-en-Provence. Shop, café/bar and restaurant 0.3km.
All on first floor: Lounge/diner, kitchen, shower room with toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin.
Electric heating, open fire in lounge colour TV, cot, radio, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, on street parking. Sorry, no pets.
9 reviews
This beautifully restored cottage is situated close to the medieval town of Loches. Les Heraults retains much of its original character with exposed exterior stone walls and beamed ceilings. The house has been furnished in an elegant French country style with exceptional attention to detail. The decked terrace offers a private view of the surrounding fruit trees and is the perfect location to sample one or more of the wines from this historic region. The picturesque riverside town of Loches with its 11th century keep and cobbled streets is a popular attraction. Slightly further afield are the châteaux of Chenonceaux and Amboise, and the historic Montresor, considered one of France's prettiest villages.
Living/dining room with sofa-bed, kitchen area. Three steps up to bathroom. Separate WC. Spiral stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom
Location: 2km W of Loches (historic town, shops, restaurants), 19km W of Montresor (village), 30km S of Amboise (château town, most facilities), 42km SE of Tours (cathedral city).
1 reviews
This spacious detached holiday cottage has been renovated to a good standard while still keeping many original features. In the heart of D-Day country, the nearby village of Ste. Marie-du-Mont was the first village to be liberated after the D-Day landings and has become one of the focal points of the liberation celebrations every June. Only 5km away lie the D-Day landing beaches of Utah and with uncrowded beaches and breathtaking countryside this is an ideal location for exploring this famous region. Within easy driving distance are the well known resorts of Granville, Honfleur and the historic towns of Bayeux and Coutances.
Ground floor: Living/dining room with corner kitchen, tiled floor and French windows to terrace. Open-tread spiral stairs to first floor: Two bedrooms: one double, one twin. Shower room/WC. Beamed throughout
Location: 1km from Ste. Marie-du-Mont (local facilities, restaurant), 5km from Utah Beach (D-Day landing beach, museum), 38km W of Coutances (cathedral, botanical gardens), 52km W of Bayeux (tapestry, restaurants, cathedral).
This pretty, air-conditioned holiday property, set within the grounds of the owners' home, boasts a large terrace, perfect for dining al fresco. The furnishings are stylish and comfortable and the property enjoys an outdoor swimming pool (40m²), a section of which is located in front of the discreet owners' property. Situated just 3km from St-Rémy-de-Provence, it provides the ideal base for a family wanting to explore this wonderful area. Guests will enjoy visiting the St. Paul de Mausolee, the Moulin du Calanquet olive farm and the Château Romanin to name but a few attractions in the vicinity. Shop and restaurant 3km, beach 70km.
Electric heating, colour TV (French channels only), DVD player, internet connection, washing machine, microwave, lawned garden, terrace, garden furniture, barbecue, off road parking for 2 cars. Sorry, no pets. NB: Step from terrace to lawn.
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Registered Office: Spring Mill, Stoney Bank Road, Earby, Lancashire,BB94 0AA, UK
Company Registration Number 00965389. VAT Registration Number: GB 598 22 99 77