Abstract: A slip or casting composition useful in molding or sheet casting comprising:a mixture of inorganic particulate material, an organic solvent and a dispersant for said particulate material having the structure set forth below: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 are linear or branched hydrocarbon chains, where no more than one of the R Groups is CH.sub.3 and the remaining R groups are each at least 6 to 30 carbon atoms long;Y is selected from the group consisting of (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n=1 to 10 and ##STR2## where m=1 to 5; and X is selected from the group consisting of COO-, SO.sub.3 -, PO.sub.3 -.

Abstract: A new catalyst system for the conversion of short-chain aliphatic alcohols to hydrocarbon having the formula[M].sup.m+ [X.sup.p+ Y.sub.a Z.sub.12-a O.sub.40 ].sup.-(8-p)wherein M is selected from at least one element from Group IIIA including lanthanides and actinides, or mixtures thereof,X is at least one element selected from P, Si, As, Ti, Zr, B, Co, Cu or Sn,Y and Z are independently selected from W, Mo, or V, P=is the valence of X usually within 2 to 5,m=8-pO<a.ltoreq.12.

Abstract: A new catalyst system for the conversion of short-chain aliphatic alcohols to hydrocarbons having the formula[ML.sub.q ].sub.b.sup.m+ [N].sub.d.sup.n+ [X.sup.p+ Y.sub.a Z.sub.(12-a) O.sub.40 ].sup.-(8-p)wherein:[ML] is an organometallic compound where M is at least one metal selected from Group IIIA, IVA, VA, IB, IIB, IVB, VB, VIA, Fe, Co, and Ni; and L is an organic ligand,N is a positively charged species including a positively charged organic ligand,X is at least one element selected from P, Si, As, Ti, Zr, B, Co, Cu or Sn,Y and Z are independently selected from W, Mo, or V,m+n=[-pq=1-6O<a.ltoreq.12O.ltoreq.d<3b=1 to 3.

Abstract: A molecular sieving metallosilicate is disclosed which comprises a complex represented in terms of mole ratios of oxides by the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is an ammonium, alkyl ammonium, alkyl phosphonium or alkyl arsonium ion; D is an alkali or alkaline earth metal ion or a mixture of two or more thereof; E is selected from the group consisting of Al, B, Mo, W, Fe, or a mixture of two or more thereof; M is a tetravalent metal selected from the Lanthanide or Actinide series; a is a number ranging from zero to about 25; b is a number ranging from zero to about 1.5; c is a number ranging from zero to about 0.3; d is a number ranging from about 20 to about 500; e is a number ranging from zero to about 200. The X-ray diffraction pattern for these metallosilicates indicates a ZSM-5 like crystalline structure. A method for making these metallosilicates, and a method for dehydrating and reforming methanol using these metallosilicates are disclosed.

Abstract: A new catalyst system for the conversion of short-chain aliphatic alcohols to hydrocarbons having the formula[ML.sub.q ].sub.b.sup.m+ [N].sub.d.sup.n+ [X.sup.p+ Y.sub.a Z.sub.(12-a) O.sub.40 ].sup.-(8-p)wherein:[ML] is an organometallic compound where M is at least one metal selected from Group IIIA, IVA, VA, IB, IIB, IVB, VB, VIA, Fe, Co, and Ni; and L is an organic ligand,N is a positively charged species including a positively charged organic ligand,X is at least one element selected from P, Si, As, Ti, Zr, B, Co, Cu or Sn,Y and Z are independently selected from W, Mo, or V,m+n=8-pq=1-6O<a.ltoreq.12O.ltoreq.d<3b=1 to 3.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making molecular sieving high silica mordenite comprising the steps of:(A) providing a mixture comprising: water; an oxide of silicon source; an oxide of aluminum source; a mineralizing agent; and a synthesis directing nitrogen containing organic dye; and(B) maintaining said mixture at a temperature of about 80.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. for an effective period of time to provide said mordenite.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for making a silica molecular sieve comprising:(A) providing a mixture comprising: water; an oxide, hydroxide or alkoxide of silicon; a mineralizing agent; and a synthesis directing nitrogen containing organic dye; and(B) maintaining said mixture at a temperature of about 80.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. for an effective period of time to provide said silica molecular sieve.

Abstract: A method for preparing synthetic oils characterized by a high viscosity index and prepared from 1-olefin is described. The method comprises polymerizing a 1-olefin or a mixture of 1-olefins in the presence of(a) at least one transition metal halide catalyst,(b) at least one alkyl aluminum compound containing up to about 15 carbon atoms in each alkyl group and up to about 40 carbon atoms per molecule as a co-catalyst, and(c) a saturated alkyl fluoride.The homopolymers and copolymers prepared in accordance with the method of the invention generally are characterized by a high viscosity index such as between about 100 to 300. The homopolymers and copolymers are useful as synthetic lubricants and as additives to synthetic or mineral oil lubricants for modifying the viscosity index characteristics of the lubricants.