Abstract: Ceramic mass and thermal transfer media suitable for use in thermal regenerative oxidizers made using a mixture of a ball clay, talc and optionally a dolomitic limestone have enhanced resistance to environments containing halogens and hydrogen halides. The media preferably comprises less than 0.25% by weight of alkali metal, expressed as the oxide, and has a cordierite: silica phase ratio of less than 1.2:1, as determined by X-ray diffraction.

Abstract: The selectivity and activity of a silver-based olefin epoxidation catalyst is found to be a function of the pore size distribution in the alumina carrier on which it is deposited. Specifically it is found advantageous to provide a carrier which has a minimum of very large pores, (greater than 10 micrometers) and a water absorption of 35 to 55% and a surface area of at least 1.0 m2/g. A method of making such carriers is also described.

Abstract: A catalyst which comprises a carrier and silver deposited on the carrier, which carrier has a surface area of at least 1 m2/g, and a pore size distribution such that pores with diameters in the range of from 0.2 to 10 &mgr;m represent at least 70% of the total pore volume and such pores together provide a pore volume of at least 0.

Abstract: Ceramic mass transfer media suitable for use in thermal regenerative oxidizers made using a mixture of a clay, talc and optionally a dolomitic limestone have enhanced resistance to environments containing halogens and hydrogen halides.

Abstract: Ceramic media made using ceramic components comprising from 5 to 60% by weight of spodumene and 95 to 40 wt % of other ceramic-forming components comprising clay and feldspar have a reduced tendency to shrink upon firing to form the media and improved physical properties.

Abstract: Ceramic mass transfer media suitable for use in thermal regenerative oxidizers made using a mixture of a clay, talc and optionally a dolomitic limestone have enhanced resistance to environments containing halogens and hydrogen halides.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of purifying hydrocarbon streams from metallic impurities which comprises passing the stream through media comprising alumina with relatively minor amounts of calcia and magnesia.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of purifying hydrocarbon streams from metallic impurities which comprises passing the stream through media comprising alumina with relatively minor amounts of calcia and magnesia.

Abstract: The invention provides media for absorption of phosphate and metal contaminants from a hydrocarbon stream and a method of making such media. The media comprise alumina with relatively minor amounts of calcia and magnesia and are made by a process in which the minor components or precursors of such components are dispersed in a gelled sol of a hydrated alumina such as boehmite.

Abstract: A process for the production of an alumina based catalyst carrier in which a fired carrier body is impregnated with a source of titania in a liquid medium that upon heating yields titania and then calcined to generate titania uniformly dispersed in the carrier in an amount up to about 10% by weight.

Abstract: An improved catalyst carrier is formed by a process that comprises the use of ceramic particle components with particle sizes chosen to ensure that a desired degree of porosity is obtained without recourse to the use of organic burnout materials.

Abstract: Ceramic bodies comprised mainly of zircon and wollastonite, with zircon being the dominant crystalline phase, show improved resistance to alkaline conditions at elevated temperatures than conventional bodies and excellent thermal stability.

Abstract: A catalyst carrier that is comprised of relatively large alpha alumina particles dispersed in matrix that comprises an alpha alumina formed in situ by a sol-gel process and titania has excellent crush resistance while retaining good porosity and catalytic performance.

Abstract: Advantageous titania based catalyst carriers for use in applications requiring a balance of surface area and crush strength can be obtained by using as the starting material a titania hydrate pulp with a surface area above about 200 m.sup.2 /g and an LOI of from about 15% to about 40% by weight.

Abstract: A catalyst carrier that is comprised of relatively large alpha alumina particles dispersed in matrix that comprises an alpha alumina formed in situ by a sol-gel process has excellent crush resistance while retaining good porosity and catalytic performance.

Abstract: A reversible rotary shampoo machine or floor waxer is provided which consists of a reversible motor and a reversing switch having a safety off position electrically connected in a circuit to the reversible motor, with the reversing switch mechanically interlocked to the on/off switch so that the on/off switch must turn off the motor before the reversing switch is permitted to change the direction of rotation of the reversible motor, in order to prevent damage to the reversible motor, or accidental injury to an operator.

Abstract: Essentially spherical particles are disclosed of at least 98.5% alumina having a surface area less than about 1 m.sup.2 /g, an attrition resistance of less than about 0.3 weight percent/hour in an air jet attrition test, a particle size of about 30 to about 110 microns, a tap density of about 1.3 to about 1.9 g/cc, and sufficient porosity to hold catalytic metals in conventional catalytic amounts. The alumina particles are especially suited for use as fluid bed catalyst carriers for use in environments involving the presence of steam, particularly at high temperatures.

Abstract: Bag for receiving a gas stream containing solid particulate and undesirable gaseous components, consisting of inner and outer tubular porous walls arranged coextensively to define a space between them, which space is divided at discrete intervals into compartments containing solid particles of chemical to treat the gaseous components.

Abstract: A catalyst for the selective reduction of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen in the presence of ammonia in the form of composite bodies formed from a mixture of zirconia (5 to 50% by weight), a zeolite (50 to 90%), a bond material (0 to 30%), and, optionally, a promoter selected from oxides of vanadium and copper in the amount of at least 0.1% by weight.

Abstract: A catalyst for the selective reduction of nitrogen oxides to nitrogen in the presence of ammonia in the form of composite bodies formed from a mixture of anatase (5 to 40% by weight), a zeolite (50 to 90%), a bond material (0 to 30%, and, optionally, promoter selected from oxides of vanadium, molybdenum, and copper, in the amount of at least 0.1% by weight.