Abstract: A method for reducing gaseous nitrogen oxides present in a gas stream by reaction with a reductant species is practiced by flowing the gas stream under lean NO.sub.X -reducing conditions in contact with a catalytic material containing a catalytically effective amount of a catalytic species, e.g., a platinum group metal, and a reductant storage material, e.g., a zeolite, effective for storing reductant species for reaction with NO.sub.X, and providing an intermittent supply of the reductant to the gas stream. The catalytic material may be prepared in any manner, but one method is to incorporate a catalytically effective amount of the platinum into a template-bearing molecular sieve material, preferably ZSM-5 zeolite, to hinder the platinum from being incorporated into the pores of the molecular sieve material, and then calcining the molecular sieve material, whereby the template is removed from the molecular sieve material after the platinum is incorporated therein.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a modified ammonium mordenite, characterized in that it comprises the steps of(1) drying an ammonium mordenite under conditions such that the mordenite is maintained in ammonium form and(2) treating the dried ammonium mordenite thus obtained with tetrachlorosilane in the gas phase at a temperature of between 300 and 600.degree. C.The modified ammonium mordenite obtained by this process is suitable for use as a catalyst in the production of methylamines by reaction of ammonia and methanol, allowing high selectivities in dimethylamine.

Abstract: A process to produce a composition is provided. Said process comprises: contacting a zeolite component and selectivation component to form a first mixture; followed by treating said first mixture to form a second mixture; followed by contacting said second mixture with a binder component to form a third mixture; followed by agglomerating said third mixture to form a fourth mixture; followed by treating said fourth mixture to form a fifth mixture; followed by contacting said fifth mixture with a Group 8, 9, or 10 metal component to form a sixth mixture; and followed by treating said sixth mixture to from said composition.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing fully lattice-inserted titanium zeolites by post-synthesis processing of the synthetic zeolite optionally containing titanium with an inorganic acid, wherein the post-synthesis processing comprises processing the zeolite in the presence of at least one titanium source with a solution containing at least one oxidizing inorganic acid having a higher redox potential than an acidic tetravalent titanium solution. The invention is also directed to the use of the zeolites.

Abstract: The invention concerns a catalyst, in particular for reducing NO.sub.x, using methane or any mixture containing mostly methane. The catalyst consists of a zeolite of mordenite structure with "small pores" exchanged with Pd and/or Co. The invention is useful for reducing nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a catalyst composition for transalkylation of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons which exhibits the percent conversion of ethyltoluene higher than 50 wt %, is composed of mordenite (100 pbw), inorganic oxide and/or clay (25-150 pbw), and at least one metal component of rhenium, platinum, and nickel, and contains mordenite such that the maximum diameter of secondary particles of mordenite is smaller than 10 .mu.m. Disclosed also herein is a process for producing xylene by the aid of said catalyst from alkylaromatic hydrocarbons containing C.sub.9 alkylaromatic hydrocarbons containing more than 5 wt % ethyltoluene and less than 0.5 wt % naphthalene, in the presence of hydrogen.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a catalyst for purifying exhaust gas, the catalyst including a pentasil-type crystalline aluminosilicate catalyst carrier carrying thereon a copper component and a phosphorus component. The method is characterized by adding the catalyst carrier into a solution containing a copper component and a phosphorus component, or a buffer and having a predetermined pH adjusted with ammonia, and subsequently adding an acid to the solution so as to adjust the pH of the solution to 7.0 or less, to thereby incorporate the copper component and the phosphorus component into the catalyst carrier. According to the present invention, a catalyst for removing exhaust gases which is durable and which has a high NO.sub.X removal factor can be prepared in a stable manner.

Abstract: A catalyst composition and a process for converting a hydrocarbon stream such as, for example, a C.sub.9 +aromatic compound to C.sub.6 to C.sub.8 aromatic hydrocarbons such as xylenes are disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises an aluminosilicate, and a metal wherein the weight ratio of aluminum to silicon is in the range of from about 0.002:1 to about 0.6:1. The process comprises contacting a hydrocarbon stream with the catalyst composition under a condition sufficient to effect the conversion of a hydrocarbon to a C.sub.6 to C.sub.8 aromatic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: There is provided a process for converting hydrocarbons which utilizes a zeolite bound zeolite catalyst that has enhanced performance when utilized in hydrocarbon conversion processes, e.g., catalytic cracking, alkylation, disproportionation of toluene, isomerization, and transalkylation reactions. The catalyst comprises a first zeolite having particles of greater than about 0.1 micron average particle size and a binder comprising second zeolite particles having an average particle size less than said first particles.

Abstract: In a process for preparing N-alkenylcarboxamides by dehydration of N-(2-hydroxyalkyl)carboxamides and/or diethers thereof in the presence of a catalyst, molecular sieves, in particular zeolites, are used as catalyst.

Abstract: An improved zeolite catalyst having enhanced dealkylation activity is provided. The catalyst is prepared by incorporating fluorine into the zeolite structure. In another embodiment, a transition element such as nickel is additionally incorporated into the zeolite structure. The process for producing the catalyst also includes ion-exchange and calcining steps. A mordenite type catalyst has been found to be particularly effective. The catalyst of the present invention demonstrates improved activity for the dealkylation of polyalkylaromatic compounds found in residue from the alkylation process and in heavy reformate streams from refineries. A dealkylation process using the catalyst of the present invention is provided. The dealkylation process shows good selectivity for benzene and monoalkylated aromatic products, and catalyst stability, particularly at high reaction temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the condensation of aldehydes or ketones with C--H acidic compounds (in particular Knoevenagel reaction) in the presence of at least one molecular sieve in the form of a zeolite or sheet silicate and one alkali carbonate, alkaline earth carbonate or ammonium carbonate as catalyst system. The products obtained are important intermediates or end products for the perfume industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrocracking catalyst containing nickel, tungsten, fluorine, zeolite as well as alumina, said catalyst is composed of, based on the total weight of the catalyst, 0.5-5.0 wt % fluorine, 2.5-6.0 wt % nickel oxide, 10-38 wt % tungsten oxide, and a catalyst carrier. Said carrier is composed of 20-90 wt % alumina and 10-90 wt % zeolite wherein the zeolite is mesopore or macropore zeolite of an acidity strength value 1.0-2.0 mmol/g determined by NH.sub.3 -TPD, the alumina is the alumina of an acidity strength value 0.5-0.8 mmol/g determined by NH.sub.3 -TPD. Said catalyst possesses good desulfurization activity, denitrogenation activity, and higher selectivity with respect to middle distillates than that of the prior art.

Abstract: This invention is an improved process for the conversion of a C.sub.9 mixed alkyl aromatic feedstream containing ethyl substituted aromatics to a product rich in toluenes and/or xylenes via catalytic transalkylation/disproportionation using a palladium loaded moderately, dealuminated mordenite catalyst in the presence of added hydrogen and benzene.

Abstract: A catalyst for transforming aromatic hydrocarbons, preferably for dismutation of toluene to produce benzene and xylenes and transalkylation of toluene and aromatic compounds containing at least 9 carbon atoms per molecule, preferably trimethylbenzenes, to produce xylenes, contains a mordenite in its acid form in a proportion of 40% to 90% by weight and a binder, which is preferably alumina, and which is generally present in a proportion of 10% to 60% by weight. The mordenite contains less than 0.1% by weight of sodium and has a SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 molar ratio of over 40-60.

Abstract: Zeolites exchanged with lithium ions and, optionally, with polyvalent cations are prepared by ion-exchanging a sodium-containing zeolite, a potassium-containing zeolite or a sodium- and potassium-containing zeolite with ammonium ions, thereby replacing the sodium and/or potassium ions with ammonium ions, and then reacting the ammonium ion-exchanged zeolite with a water-soluble lithium compound under conditions which result in the removal of ammonia from the reaction zone. Polyvalent ions, which may be present in the zeolite undergoing ion-exchange, will not be substantially replaced by the ammonium or lithium ions.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising a physical mixture of particles of a non-acidic large-pore zeolite containing a platinum-group metal and particles comprising a refractory inorganic oxide which is metal-free is effective for the reforming of a hydrocarbon feedstock. Reforming of paraffinic feedstocks to effect aromatization, particularly of a raffinate from aromatics extraction, provides improved activity in producing gasoline-range products when using the catalyst system of the invention.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising a modified mordenite zeolite catalyst modified with Pt and a promoter selected from the group consisting of Group IIB, Group IVA, Group VIB and mixtures thereof is effectively used in a process for the simultaneous dehydrogenation and isomerization of paraffins to isoparaffins and isoolefins under controlled conditions. The catalyst is prepared by depositing on the modified mordenite zeolite catalyst sequentially Pt and thereafter the promoter.

Abstract: A catalyst composition and a process for converting a hydrocarbon stream such as, for example, a C.sub.9 +aromatic compound to C.sub.6 to C.sub.8 aromatic hydrocarbons such as xylenes are disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises an aluminosilicate, and a metal wherein the weight ratio of aluminum to silicon is in the range of from about 0.002:1 to about 0.6:1. The process comprises contacting a hydrocarbon stream with the catalyst composition under a condition sufficient to effect the conversion of a hydrocarbon to a C.sub.6 to C.sub.8 aromatic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A catalyst supported with noble metal(s) for the isomerization of alkylaromatics consists of (1) 0.1-0.4 wt % of Pt or (2) 0.1-0.4 wt % of Pt or 0.2-0.8 wt % of Pd, 0.01-0.20 wt % of Re and 0.05-0.50 wt % of Sn as active component, and 10-60 wt % of a zeolite with MOR structure, 0-15 wt % of ZSM-5 zeolite and 40-80 wt % of alumina as support.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement in the method for synthesis of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites, such as ZSM-10, whose synthesis requires or is improved by one or more periods of gel aging. The gel aging step is replaced by a continuous increase in temperature to the final crystallization temperature.

Abstract: A catalyst for production of high octane number gasoline having low aromatic content from a hydrocarbon feedstock containing n-paraffins includes a zeolite composition containing chromium in an amount of between about 0.1% to about 1.0% by weight of the catalyst, said chromium being located at acidic sites of said zeolite composition whereby aromatic forming reactions are inhibited. The catalyst is provided according to a process including sequential impregnation so as to position chromium at the acidic sites as desired.

Abstract: A process for preparing branched chain fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof comprising at least a step wherein unsaturated fatty acids having 10 to 25 carbon atoms, alkyl esters thereof or mixtures thereof are subjected to skeletal isomerization reaction in the presence of water or a lower alcohol at a temperature of 150.degree. to 350.degree. C. using a zeolite as a catalyst, the zeolite having a linear pore structure of pore size that is small enough to retard dimerization and large enough to allow diffusion of the branched chain fatty acids or alkyl esters thereof.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising a modified mordenite zeolite catalyst modified with Pt and a promoter selected from the group consisting of Group IIB, Grouo IVA, Group VIB and mixtures thereof is effectively used in a process for the simultaneous dehydrogenation and isomerization of paraffins to isoparaffins and isoolefins under controlled conditions. The catalyst is prepared by depositing on the modified mordenite zeolite catalyst sequentially Pt and thereafter the promoter.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of supported gold catalysts for carbon monoxide oxidation. The supported gold catalysts were obtained by cation exchange of gold ion into ion exchangeable supports. After being heated in a stream of humidified inert gas at an elevated temperature, the resultant catalysts possess not only high catalytic activities for carbon monoxide oxidation but also good water-durability.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions are prepared by extracting aluminum and substituting chromium and/or tin for extracted aluminum to give molecular sieve products containing framework chromium and/or tin atoms. The process of preparing the chromium and/or tin-containing molecular sieves involves contacting a starting molecular sieve with a solution or slurry of at least one of a fluoro salt of chromium or a fluoro salt of tin under effective process conditions to provide for aluminum extraction and substitution of chromium and/or tin.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising a modified mordenite zeolite catalyst modified with Pt and a promoter selected from the group consisting of Group IIB, Group IVA, Group VIB and mixtures thereof is effectively used in a process for the simultaneous dehydrogenation and isomerization of paraffins to isoparaffins and isoolefins under controlled conditions. The catalyst is prepared by depositing on the modified mordenite zeolite catalyst sequentially Pt and thereafter the promoter.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions are prepared by extracting aluminum and substituting chromium and/or tin for extracted aluminum to give molecular sieve products containing framework chromium and/or tin atoms. The process of preparing the chromium and/or tin-containing molecular sieves involves contacting a starting molecular sieve with a solution or slurry of at least one of a fluoro salt of chromium or a fluoro salt of tin under effective process conditions to provide for aluminum extraction and substitution of chromium and/or tin.

Abstract: A catalyst is described for reducing the quantity of nitrogen oxides in lean exhaust gas of motor vehicle engines. The catalyst contains, on a structure reinforcing body, a first catalytic coating of an aluminum oxide and/or cerium oxide of large surface area impregnated with a mixture of iridium and platinum as catalytically active noble metal components. A second catalytic coating including a zeolite of the mordenite type containing copper and/or iron is applied to the first coating layer.

Abstract: An improved alkylene oxide isomerization catalyst and process are disclosed. The catalyst comprises lithium phosphate and a neutral inorganic support. A key feature of the invention is that the lithium phosphate is distributed homogeneously and principally on the surface of the support. The catalyst exhibits exceptionally high productivities in the conversion of propylene oxide to allyl alcohol.

Abstract: A process for the dealumination of a zeolite having the structure of mordenite by contacting the zeolite with dicarboxylic acid, such as oxalic acid, and steaming. The process is useful for the dealumination of TEA mordenite.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst for isomerization of a C8 aromatic cut containing a mordenite characterized in that said mordenite contains at least one metal of groups IIa, IVb, IIb or IVa and is such that:its overall Si/Al atomic ratio is between 6 and 15,its sodium content by weight relative to the weight of dry mordenite is less than 2000 ppm,its elementary mesh volume is between 2.725 and 2.785 nm.sup.3,its n-hexane adsorption capacity is greater than 0.065 cm.sup.3 of liquid/gram,its isooctane adsorption capacity is less than 0.068 cm.sup.3 of liquid/gram.The invention also relates to the preparation of this mordenite by grafting on an H-shaped mordenite of at least one organometallic compound of said metal.

Abstract: A process and catalyst are provided for hydrogenation of a hydrocarbon feedstock consisting essentially of material boiling between about 150.degree. F. and about 700.degree. F. which comprises reacting the feedstock with hydrogen at hydrogenation conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising from about 0.1% to about 2.0% by weight each of palladium and platinum and a support comprising mordenite. The process of the present invention provides substantially improved dearomatization performance, increased desulfurization and denitrogenation, increased distillate product cetane number, increased distillate volume expansion, and utilizes a more durable catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline material identified as mordenite-type, to a new and useful method for synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline material identified as mordenite-type, to a new and useful method for synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline material identified as mordenite-type, to a new and useful method for synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: Catalysts for the oxyhydrochlorination of methane into methyl chloride, comprising a chemical compound of great specific surface area of the zeolite type which is partially exchanged at least with divalent metallic cations, preferably Cu.sup.++ cations, the catalysts being applicable in particular to the formation of monochlorinated products usable as such or as intermediate chemical agents.

Abstract: Aromatic compounds, such as benzene or biphenyl, are alkylated with an alkylating agent having from one to eight carbons atoms, such as propylene, in the presence of an acidic mordenite zeolite catalyst under conditions sufficient to produce a mixture of substituted aromatic compounds enriched in the linear alkylated isomers, such as p-diisopropylbenzene or p,p'-di(isopropyl)biphenyl, respectively. The novel acidic mordenite catalyst is characterized by its silica/alumina molar ratio, its porosity, and a Symmetry Index. The p,p'-disubstituted isomers of aromatic compounds are useful as monomers in the preparation of thermotropic, liquid crystal polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline mordenite-type material, to a new and useful method for synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: A process for the production of a modified H-mordenite which comprises bringing an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal-type mordenite into contact with SiCl.sub.4 under a heating condition and then converting the treated mordenite into an H-type via ion exchange, a catalyst comprising the modified H-mordenite and a process for the production of methylamines using the use of the catalyst.

Abstract: Sulfur oxides are removed from gases by contact with a composition containing 3 wt % potassium and 1 wt % thorium on alumina.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a catalyst suited to the aromatization reaction of light hydrocarbons. Such a heterogeneous catalyst contains zinc bound to a zeolite support material. The catalyst in accordance with the invention is prepared by adsorbing the zinc onto the surface of the zeolite support material directly from the vapor phase by way of chemisorption. The zeolite compound acting thus as the support material is here heated to a temperature which is above the condensation temperature of the zinc vapor. Advantageously, the preparation has been carried out at temperatures above 390.degree. C. The zinc vapor has been brought to contact the zeolite support material, whereby the vapor pressure of zinc is maintained sufficiently high and the duration of its interaction with the support material sufficiently long so as to provide at least one equal amount of or, preferably, an excess of zinc in relation to the available binding sites of the support material.

Abstract: A one-piece catalyst for purifying exhaust gases, particularly from internal combustion engines and gas turbines operated above the stoichiometric ratio. The one-piece honeycomb ceramic or metal carrier has a reduction catalyst on its leading-edge portion and an oxidation catalyst on its trailing-edge portion.

Abstract: Catalytic dealkoxylation of gem-dialkoxy compounds for synthesizing vinyl ethers is disclosed. Zeolites of the mordenite or ZSM5 type with an Na.sub.2 O/Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 molar ratio of 1:1.05 (.+-.0.25) are used as catalysts.

Abstract: This invention relates to molecular sieve compositions and processes for using the molecular sieves. The molecular sieves have a three-dimensional microporous crystalline framework structure of tetrahedral oxide units of AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2 and/or FeO.sub.2. These molecular sieves can be prepared by contacting a starting zeolite with a solution or slurry of a fluoro salt of titanium and/or iron under effective process conditions to extract aluminum from the zeolite framework and substitute titanium and/or iron. The molecular sieves can be used as catalysts in hydrocarbon conversion processes and other processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst for isomerizing C.sub.8 aromatic fractions, the catalyst containing a mordenite and at least one metal from group VIII of the periodic classification of elements (such as Pt or Pd), characterized in that the mordenite is such that its skeleton Si/Al atomic ratio is between 6 and 10.5, its sodium weight content is below 2000 ppm, its unit cell volume is between 2.73 and 2.78 nm.sup.3, its benzene adsorption capacity is between 4 and 10% based on the dry mordenite weight and its 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene adsorption capacity is between 0.5 and 2.5% by weight based on the dry mordenite weight. The invention also relates to the preparation of the mordenite.

Abstract: The instant invention comprises a process for concurrently dealuminating and ion exchanging an acid stable sodium ion-containing zeolite by contacting the zeolite with an about 0.5 M to about 3 M nitric acid solution containing ammonium nitrate in an amount sufficient to fully exchange the sodium ions for ammonium and hydrogen ions at a temperature of at least about -10.degree. C. The instant invention also relates to the zeolites thus prepared by the instant process and catalysts prepared utilizing these zeolites.

Abstract: A novel treated charge zeolite is prepared by treating charge zeolite (which is essentially free of Secondary Pores) with steam for 5-60 hours at 1000.degree. F.-1500.degree. F. Product is particularly characterized by increased Secondary Pore Volume (pores of diameter of 100A-600A) in amount of as high as 0.20 cc/g.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising a zeolite and a zinc or a zinc plus an alkali metal and/or an alkaline earth metal compound wherein the sum of the amount of the zinc or zinc plus alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal in the compound plus any metal cation exchanged into the zeolite is in excess of that required to provide a fully metal cation-exchanged zeolite. The catalyst is preferably activated before use as a catalyst by heating to 400.degree. C. to 650.degree. C., typically in a nitrogen or air atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention concerns, on one hand, a new zeolitic catalytic composition which comprises a small-pore mordenite present in the form of needles, exchanged with at least one metal chosen from the group consisting of cooper, vanadium, tungsten, iron, colbalt and molybdenum, and on the other hand, use of this catalytic composition as a catalyst for the reduction of nitrogen oxides by ammonia.