Abstract: A process for hydrogenating an unsaturated organic compound which comprises contacting the same with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst composed of a support containing (1) (A) a Group IIB metal compound selected from the group consisting of zinc and cadmium compounds, (B) a combination of said zinc and cadmium compounds or (C) a combination of at least one of said Group IIB metal compounds with at least one Group IIA metal compound selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium compounds, (2) alumina and (3) aluminum phosphate and carrying nickel thereon.

Abstract: A process for hydrogenating an unsaturated organic compound which comprises contacting the same with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst composed of a support containing alumina and aluminum phosphate carrying nickel thereon.

Abstract: In an organic compound having a methlene group attached to a tertiary carbon atom thereof, preferential hydrogenation of the methylene group of the compound is effected by bringing hydrogen into contact with the compound in the presence of a nickel boride colloid.

Abstract: Unsaturated hydrocarbons are hydrogenated using a catalyst comprising nickel on a calcium phosphate support. The catalyst can be used in combination with a promoter selected from at least one of barium and uranium. Aromatic compounds such as benzene can be hydrogenated in this process. The catalytic activity of the described catalyst is sufficiently great as to permit hydrogenation under relatively mild conditions, including liquid phase hydrogenation of aromatics, thus prolonging the active life of the catalyst.

Abstract: The OHP content of an OHP- and THP-containing solvent is enriched by contacting the solvent with hydrogen in the presence of a supported catalyst comprising Group VIB and Group VIII metals under conditions to increase the OHP/THP ratio in the solvent to a level greater than 0.4 and preferably greater than 1. The preferred catalyst contains tungsten where it is desired to provide an OHP/THP ratio greater than 1 in the OHP-enriched solvent, and also contains titanium to improve the hydrogen selectivity of the catalyst so as to enhance the preservation of aromatics in the hydrogenated solvent. The OHP-enriched solvent provides increased solvation of coal and improved yields of liquid fuel product in a coal liquefaction process which utilizes the solvent.

Abstract: Supported coprecipitated catalysts comprised of one or more metals of Group VIII, one or more metals of Group IIA, and aluminum are used for hydrogenating hydrogenatable organic compounds. The catalysts are produced by preparing, under agitation; an aqueous mixture containing ions of Group VIII, Group IIA, and aluminum, as well as solid porous particles to form a coprecipitate of the metal ions and aluminum ions with the solid porous support particles; heating the aqueous reaction mixture; and adding precipitating agent to precipitate the metal ions and aluminum ions onto the solid support.

Abstract: A particularly active Raney nickel catalyst is provided with a high-iron content, containing about 10 to 30% by weight of iron relative to the sum of the active metals nickel and iron. The catalyst can be prepared by treating aluminum/nickel/iron alloys which contain (1) 21 to 49.5% by weight of nickel, (2) 3 to 16.5% by weight of iron and (3) aluminum to make up to 100%, with an inorganic or organic base and separating the catalyst from the reaction mixture. According to the invention, said particularly active Raney nickel catalysts are used for the hydrogenation of organic compounds.

Abstract: Supported coprecipitated non-ferrous Group VIII metal aluminum catalysts are used for hydrogenating hydrogenatable organic compounds. The catalysts are produced by preparing an aqueous mixture containing the metal ions, aluminum ions and solid porous support particles under agitation to form a coprecipitate of the metal ions and aluminum ions with the solid porous support particles; heating the aqueous reaction mixture; and adding precipitating agent to further precipitate the metal ions and aluminum ions onto the solid support.

Abstract: Hydroalkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons using an acidic crystalline zeolite type support having ruthenium and nickel thereon, the nickel having been placed thereon responsive to correlation of hydroalkylation selectivity and the amount of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ion removed from the support during cation exchange when preparing a catalyst. In one embodiment benzene is converted to cyclohexylbenzene.

Abstract: Supported coprecipitated nickel-cobalt-silica and nickel-cobalt-copper-silica hydrogenation catalysts are disclosed. The catalysts are prepared by preparing an aqueous reaction mixture containing nickel and cobalt cations (and optionally copper cations), silicate anions and solid porous carrier particles under agitation to form a coprecipitate of the nickel, cobalt (and optionally copper) and silicate ions onto said solid porous support particles; heating the aqueous reaction mixture; and adding an alkaline precipitating agent to further precipitate the nickel, cobalt (and optionally copper) and silicate anions onto said solid porous carrier particles.

Abstract: For hydrogenating unsaturated compounds, and especially those containing aromatic rings, a catalytic system of novel conception is suggested. This is a quaternary heterogeneous system which comprises an elemental metal of Groups IIA or IIIA, a primary or a secondary amine, a Ni or a Co halide, and an activator such as Na, NaH, NaAlH.sub.4 or AlEt.sub.3.Very satisfactory results as to yields and smoothness of reaction are obtained in the conversion of benzene to cyclohexane and of toluene to methylcyclohexane.

Abstract: A copper promoted massive nickel catalyst is disclosed which is capable of having a reduced nickel surface area ranging from about 55 to about 100 m.sup.2 /g as determined by hydrogen chemisorption, after reduction at 400.degree. C., and a B.E.T. total surface area ranging from about 150 to about 300 m.sup.2 /g, wherein the amount of copper in the catalyst ranges from about 2 wt. % to about 10 wt. % and the amount of nickel ranges from about 25 wt. % to about 50 wt. %, said wt. % of copper and nickel metal are based on the total weight of the catalyst. The copper promoted massive catalysts are prepared by the steps comprising comingling a solution containing copper and nickel cations with another solution containing silicate anions and coprecipitating the copper, nickel and silicate ions in an aqueous solution onto solid carrier particles. The catalysts are useful in hydrogenation processes.

Abstract: A process has been developed for the depyrophorization of pyrophoric metal catalysts, such as Raney nickel catalysts, which comprises treating said pyrophoric metal catalysts in water and/or an organic solvent with an organic nitro compound or a nitroso compound. The catalysts which are obtained according to the process of the invention are useful for carrying out all hydrogenation reaction which can be carried out using the corresponding pyrophoric catalysts. The catalysts obtained are further distinguished by high activity and extended life. They are not contaminated by contact catalyst poisons and can be used essentially without pre-activation.

Abstract: A process for hydrogenating hydrocarbons which comprises reacting a hydrocarbon with hydrogen in contact with a layered complex nickel silicate catalyst which has been reduced in a hydrogen atmosphere, oxidized in an atmosphere containing molecular oxygen and then again reduced in a hydrogen atmosphere.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to a method for preparing high activity supported nickel catalysts. The method comprises the deposition of nickel nitrate on a carrier, typically an inert inorganic refractory oxide, by techniques known in the art followed by careful heating to a temperature of between 100.degree. to 270.degree. C., avoiding any excursions into temperatures beyond the stated maxima, in a flowing nonreactive gas atmosphere for a time sufficient to convert substantially all of the nickel nitrate into nickel oxide. When using an H.sub.2 containing atmosphere the maximum temperature is 220.degree. C. The supported nickel oxide resulting from the above procedure is then reduced to a supported nickel metal catalyst in a reducing atmosphere at a temperature ranging from about 230.degree. C. to 400.degree. C.

Abstract: Composite product, useful notably as a catalyst, comprising a coordination complex of a metal, notably of a transition metal, fixed to a support, wherein this support is formed of a solid mineral material, insoluble in organic solvets, and is covered at least partly by a polysiloxane, on which the coordinates of these complexes are grafted. This catalyst is stable in gaseous as well as in liquid media, and is useful for the hydrogenation of olefins in homogeneous and heterogeneous phases as well.