Provided is a nitrided metal surface functionalized with molecules, each molecule comprising at least one binding group and an antimicrobial moiety. The molecules are immobilized on the surface by only covalent interactions between the binding groups of the molecules and nitrogen atoms within the nitrided metal surface. Articles comprising the functionalized nitrided surface find use in inhibiting or reducing the growth of microorganisms on surfaces that are frequently touched. A method for preparing the functionalized nitrided surface comprises contacting a nitrided metal surface with molecules so as to form covalent bonds between the binding groups of the molecules and the nitrogen atoms in the surface, thereby immobilising the molecules on the metal surface.

Provided are a brilliant pigment-containing aqueous base coat coating material with which it is possible to ensure waterproof adhesiveness and impart a metallic gloss, and a method for forming a multilayer film using the same. The invention provides a brilliant pigment-containing aqueous base coat coating material including water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A), a water-soluble acrylic resin (B), a curing agent (C), and a brilliant pigment (D) obtained by pulverizing a vapor-deposited metal film to create metal chips. The water-soluble acrylic resin (B) is a copolymer of an N-substituted (meth)acrylamide (i), a hydroxyl group-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer (ii), a carboxyl group-containing polymerizable unsaturated monomer (iii), and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer (iv) other than (i)-(iii). The brilliant pigment (D) is contained in a pigment weight concentration (PWC) in the range of 10-40%.

The present invention relates to a coated article. The coated article includes a first layer, a second layer, and a diffusion region between the first layer and the second layer. The first layer has a first atomic concentration of C, a first atomic concentration of Si, and a first atomic concentration of O. The second layer has a first atomic concentration of Fe, a first atomic concentration of Cr, and a first atomic concentration of Ni. The diffusion region has a second atomic concentration of the C, a second atomic concentration of the Si, a second atomic concentration of the O, a second atomic concentration of the Fe, a second atomic concentration of the Cr, and a second atomic concentration of the Ni. All of the atomic concentrations are based upon Auger Electron Spectroscopy.

A vehicle bond filler formulation is provided that includes a part A having curable resin and a monomer reactive diluent. A part B storage-separate, cure initiator package contains a free-radical cure initiator. At least one color changing dye adapted to change color upon mixing the part A and the part B and within 5 minutes of cure of the curable resin to a sandable condition is present in either the part A or a separate part C, a guide coat colorant, or a combination thereof. A process of for repairing a vehicle body is also provided that includes mixing a part A containing the at least one color changing dye with the part B to form an internal guide coat mixture applied to a substrate of the vehicle body in need of repair. The mixture cures causing the color changing dye to the terminal change color within 5 minutes of cure of the curable resin to a sandable condition.

A solid-state lubricant composition is disclosed. The solid-lubricant contains graphene, an oxide of a metal, and one or more polymeric binders. A method of making a solid-state lubricant coating on various substrates is disclosed. The method includes the steps of making a homogeneous slurry comprising powder of an oxide of a metal, graphene, and a polymeric binder with organic volatile solvent; coating a substrate with the homogeneous slurry with desired thicknesses; and drying the slurry on the substrate naturally or applying additional heat, resulting in a solid lubricant coating on the substrate. Substrates with coated solid composite lubricant show wear reduction and lower coefficient of friction compared with uncoated substrates.

A method of making a made-to-order color matched stainless steel refrigeration appliance includes formulating a color-formulated liquid paint to match a specified color, and preparing a prefabricated stainless steel refrigeration appliance for being painted at a production facility remote from a purchaser before shipping the prefabricated stainless steel refrigeration appliance to the purchaser. Moreover, the method includes painting decorative stainless steel surfaces of the prefabricated stainless steel refrigeration appliance at the production facility with liquid-applied primer, liquid-applied color-formulated paint, and liquid-applied clear coat. Lastly, the painted stainless steel refrigeration appliance is packaged to prepare the painted stainless steel refrigeration appliance for shipment to the purchaser.

A hydrogenated NBR composition comprising 30 to 200 parts by weight of titanium oxide and 1 to 8 parts by weight of magnesium oxide, based on 100 parts by weight of hydrogenated NBR. By forming a crosslinked rubber layer of the rubber composition on a metal plate, a gasket material with excellent blister resistance, whose roll kneadability is improved without reducing the rubber strength of hydrogenated NBR, is provided. Moreover, the rubber composition is effective as a rubber raw material for use in soft metal or a high hardness hydrogenated NBR material for which kneading processing is difficult.

A method is provided that forms a solid film on a bearing component of a rolling bearing. A solution containing a fluorine compound and a lubricant having no functional group is allowed to adhere to the bearing component as a liquid film, the fluorine compound containing 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate, hexafluoropropene, and methyl methacrylate as components. The solid film is formed on the at least one of the bearing components by hardening the adhering liquid film.

A lubricant coating material for stainless steel sheets that has excellent press formability (deep drawability and mold galling resistance) and a lubricated stainless steel sheet in which the same is used includes: a lubricant coating material for stainless steel sheets that contains an acrylic resin and polyethylene wax, the polyethylene wax having a melting point of 115 C. or greater, and the content of the polyethylene wax ranging from greater than 20 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the acrylic resin; and a lubricated stainless steel sheet in which the same is used.

A description is given of a method for the sound damping and/or sound insulation of metallic parts and/or plastic parts in which thermoplastic compounds are applied to the parts as a defined profile by direct extrusion at melting temperatures of between 120 and 300? C., wherein, before the heating, the compounds are in the form of granules with a density of 1.5 to 5 g/cm.sup.3.