Abstract: A novel shape selective metal catalyst can be prepared by incorporating a metallic catalyst component such as platinum, palladium, or nickel into a member of a novel class of zeolites, said zeolites characterized by a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index within the approximate range of 1 to 12, and then reducing the combined metal-zeolite in the presence of unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds with or without hydrogen at high temperatures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing aromatic hydrocarbons from a feedstock containing a major proportion of methane. The feedstock, in the vapor phase and in the absence of oxygen, is brought into contact with an aluminosilicate at a temperature from 650.degree. C.-800.degree. C. The feedstock may optionally contain ethane.

Abstract: A zeolite related to zeolite L and having a characteristic cylindrical morphology may be prepared from a crystallization gel comprising (in mole ratios of oxides):______________________________________ K.sub.2 O/SiO.sub.2 0.22-0.36 H.sub.2 O/K.sub.2 O 25-90 SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 6-15 ______________________________________and preferably with the mole ratio H.sub.2 O/K.sub.2 O+Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 +SiO.sub.2 being at least 8. The cylindrical Zeolite L may be used as a catalyst base in aromatization of acyclic hydrocarbons with high benzene yields being sustained over commercially feasible periods.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing gasoline having a high octane number or aromatic hydrocarbons by contacting a feed stock containing at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon having 1 to 12 carbon atoms with a catalyst at an elevated temperature said catalyst comprising a zeolite and a fluorine compound, and optionally Group Ib, IIb, IIIa, VI, VIIb or VIII metal in the Periodic Table.

Abstract: A process is provided for converting feedstock comprising C.sub.2.sup.+ olefins, C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 paraffins or mixtures thereof to product comprising C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbons over a catalyst comprising zeolite ZSM-58.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel base-exchanged shape-selective hydrogenation-dehydrogenation-dehydrocyclization catalyst composition which is a zeolite matrix having a silica-alumina ratio of at least 12, and having a shape-selective functioning intrazeolitic Group VIII metal content between about 0.01-10 weight percent.The zeolite catalyst is adapted for efficient shape-selective metal function hydrogenolysis, dehydrogenation and aromatization conversion of hydrocarbon mixtures, with a minimized acid-catalyzed cracking activity.

Abstract: A process is disclosed wherein a naphtha feed is contacted in a reaction vessel with a dehydrocyclization catalyst comprising a large-pore zeolite containing at least one Group VIII metal to produce an aromatics product and a gaseous stream, the aromatics product is separated from the gaseous stream and is passed through a molecular sieve which adsorbs paraffins present in the aromatics product, then the gaseous stream is used to strip the paraffins from the molecular sieve, and the gaseous stream and the paraffins are recycled to the reaction vessel. Preferably, the dehydrocyclization catalyst comprises a type L zeolite containing from 8% to 15% by weight barium and from 0.6% to 1.0% by weight platinum, wherein at least 80% of the crystals of the type L zeolite are larger than 1000 Angstroms, and an inorganic binder selected from the group consisting of silica, alumina, and aluminosilicates.

Abstract: A naphtha feed is contacted in a reaction vessel with a dehydrocyclization catalyst comprising a large-pore zeolite containing at least one Group VIII metal to produce an aromatics product and a gaseous stream, the aromatics product is separated from the gaseous stream and is passed through a molecular sieve which adsorbs paraffins present in the aromatics product, then the gaseous stream is used to strip the paraffins from the molecular sieve, and the gaseous stream and the paraffins are recycled to the reaction vessel.

Abstract: A new catalyst is disclosed which is useful for dehydrocyclizing alkanes. This catalyst contains a zeolite of the L family, a Group VIII metal, and an alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: A new catalyst is disclosed which is useful for dehydrocyclizing alkanes. This catalyst contains a type L zeolite, a Group VIII metal, and an alkaline earth metal. Preferably, this catalyst contains a type L zeolite, from 0.1% to 5% by weight platinum and from 1% to 20% by weight barium.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process is disclosed wherein a hydrocarbon feed is contacted with a reforming catalyst in the presence of a halogen at conditions which favor dehydrocyclization, isomerization, and dehydroisomerization of the hydrocarbon feed. The degree of the isomerization and dehydroisomerization is controlled by adjusting the amount of halogen present. The amount of halogen present can be adjusted on stream by the addition of halogen-containing gas or water. The reforming catalyst comprises a large-pore zeolite, containing at least one Group VIII metal. In one embodiment, the reforming catalyst comprises: (a) a large-pore zeolite containing barium and platinum; and (b) an acidic or acidifiable inorganic binder selected from the group consisting of silica-alumina, zirconia-silica and alumina.

Abstract: A novel catalyst composite is disclosed as well as a novel method of preparing the composite and a novel use for the composite. The novel composite comprises a nonacidic zeolite, catalytically effective amounts of a Group VIII metal component, and a silica support matrix derived by a high pH gelation of an alkali metal silicate sol. This novel composition has particular utility as a dehydrocyclization catalyst for the conversion of paraffins to aromatic compounds.

Abstract: In a process for dehydrocyclization of C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 alkanes in the presence of steam and a bed of a catalyst containing a Group IIA or IIB metal aluminate and a Group VIII metal, an oxygen containing gas is injected into the catalyst bed. The results of the oxygen injection are the internal generation of heat, a lower required steam to hydrocarbon ratio, and increased yield of aromatics.

Abstract: Supported intermetallic compounds are produced by a two-step process. In the first step, a supported metal is formed, for example, by solvating a metallic salt such as nickel nitrate and applying it to a support medium. The treated support body is then heated in the presence of a reducing agent to produce elemental metal. The supported metal is then treated with a reactive organometallic or metal hydride compound to yield a supported intermetallic compound. For example, supported elemental nickel is treated with hexamethyldisilane to produce supported nickel silicide.

Abstract: A catalyst support comprises a porous gel of an inorganic substance, for example a refractory inorganic oxide, and has a surface area in the range 125 to 150 m.sup.2 /g, a mean pore diameter in the range 140 to 190 .ANG. with at least 80% of the pore volume contained in pores having a pore size range of 50 to 90 .ANG.. The invention also relates to catalysts based on such supports and to hydrocarbon conversion processes, for example reforming, carried out in the presence of hydrogen and employing said catalysts.

Abstract: Paraffins having a carbon number in excess of 10 are converted to aromatics, such as n-alkylbenzenes, over a dehydrocyclization catalyst comprising a large-pore zeolite containing at least one Group VIII metal. This process is carried out at a pressure of less than 100 psig. The dehydrocyclization catalyst can contain an alkaline earth metal selected from the group consisting of barium, strontium, and calcium. Preferably, the dehydrocyclization catalyst has from 8 to 10 percent by weight barium and from 0.2 to 1.0 percent by weight platinum, and the large-pore zeolite is a type L zeolite.

Abstract: Alkylaromatic compounds may be prepared by utilizing paraffinic hydrocarbon as an alkylating agent for the aromatic compound. The alkylation is effected in a fragmented scavenging reaction in which the paraffinic hydrocarbon acts as a fragment donor while the aromatic compound acts as a scavenging agent. The reaction is effected by decomposing a paraffinic hydrocarbon on the surface of a nonacid-acting catalyst at a temperature in the range of from about 50.degree. to about 400.degree. C. and a pressure in the range of from about 0.33 atmospheres to about 50 atmospheres.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for converting a feedstock comprising aliphatic or alicyclic hydrocarbons into aromatic hydrocarbons by bringing into contact in a fluid phase a mixture of the feedstock and an oxidizing agent other than molecular oxygen or a gas containing molecular oxygen into contact with a solid acidic catalyst having Bronsted acid sites. The process is particularly suitable for converting methane, ethane and/or ethylene into aromatics. The solid acidic catalyst with Bronsted acid sites may be an aluminosilicate zeolite with a silica to alumina ratio greater than 12:1. The oxidizing agents other than molecular oxygen or a gas containing molecular oxygen may be selected from nitrous oxide, sulphur trioxide, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, nitric oxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxyfluoride. The process yields high octane value aromatics even from methane at relatively low conversion temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the regeneration of an aromatization catalyst containing a metal of Group VIII supported on zeolite, the process being such that the catalyst is subjected to combustion, and then to oxychloration.According to the invention, the oxychloration step is followed by a hydratation step.The treatment according to the invention increases the selectivity of the regenerated catalyst.

Abstract: By-product effluent streams from pyrolytic hydrocarbon cracking processes, containing monoolefins and diolefins, are treated to hydrogenate the olefins and to aromatize the aliphatics, with a catalyst essentially comprising a calcined TEA-silicate.

Abstract: A high surface area, porous active carbon matrix containing a substantially uniform dispersion of a metal or metal-containing material and a method for making the same are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved reforming catalyst employing a zeolite L support is provided by soaking the zeolite L in an alkali solution having a pH of at least 11 for a time and at a temperature effective to increase the period of time over which the catalytic activity of the catalyst is maintained.

Abstract: A new catalyst is disclosed which is useful for dehydrocyclizing alkanes. This catalyst contains a type L zeolite, a Group VIII metal, and an alkaline earth metal. This catalyst has been reduced in a hydrogen atmosphere at a temperature of from 480.degree. C. to 620.degree. C.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for dehydrogenating a parafinic or naphthenic compound and for dehydrocyclizing a paraffinic compound comprising a straight chain of at least 5 carbon atoms, comprising: contacting an aforesaid compound under dehydrogenation conditions comprising a temperature in the range of from about 465.degree. C. to about 650.degree. C. with an active carbon catalyst having a cage-like structure and a BET surface area of at least 800 square meters per gram and a bulk density of at least 0.1 gram per cubic centimeter and comprising a substantially uniform dispersion of a metal, metal-containing material, or both in a porous carbon matrix, wherein the dispersed metal and metal in the dispersed metal-containing material are each a transition metal and wherein the total concentration of dispersed metal and dispersed metal-containing material is from about 0.001 to about 30 weight percent, calculated as the elemental metal and based on the weight of the catalyst.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process is disclosed wherein a hydrocarbon feed is contacted with a dehydrocyclization catalyst containing a large-pore zeolite and a Group VIII metal, then the resulting reformate is upgraded using an intermediate pore size zeolite.

Abstract: A method of dehydrocyclizing alkanes is disclosed wherein the alkanes are contacted with a catalyst containing a large-pore zeolite, a Group VIII metal, and an alkaline earth metal. The amount of Group VIII metal and the amount of alkaline earth metal present in the catalyst are adjusted so that the selectivity for n-hexane of the dehydrocyclization reaction is greater than 60%.

Abstract: Dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons are dehydrogenated by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrogenation conditions with a multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed ruthenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing a uniform dispersion of catalytically effective amounts of a platinum group component maintained in the elemental metallic state, and of a rhenium component. An optional non-acidic multimetallic catalytic composite disclosed herein is a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed ruthenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing a uniform dispersion of catalytically effective amounts of a platinum group component which is maintained in the elemental metallic state during the incorporation of the ruthenium carbonyl component, a rhenium component, and an alkali or alkaline earth component.

Abstract: A process for the production of aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum fractions containing paraffins which comprises passing said charge in the presence of hydrogen at 400.degree. C.-550.degree. C. over a catalyst containing from 0.1 to 1.5% by weight of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, rhenium, iridium, tin and germanium and containing sulfur in a sulfur/metals atomic ratio of from 0 to less than 1, supported on a crystalline, aluminum silicate zeolite containing alkaline cations, said zeolite having a pore dimension larger than 6.5 Angstroms, wherein the catalysts are in fixed beds in two reactors or sets of reactors arranged in parallel and operate at a pressure on the order of from 0.5 to 8 absolute bars wherein when a reactor set (DHC.sub.1 ) is producing aromatic hydrocarbons the other reactor set (DHC.sub.2 ) is swept by the hydrogen produced by the first reactor set (DHC.sub.

Abstract: Monofunctional dehydrocyclization catalyst of paraffins, characterized in that it contains: 0.1 to 1.5% platinum, o.1 to 1.5% rhenium incorporated in the form of carbonyl, a small proportion of sulphur introduced by a sulphur compound reducible or decomposable by hydrogen such that the ratio x of the number of sulphur atoms to the number of platinum and rhenium atoms deposited on the catalyst be comprised between 0.05 and 0.6, the carrier being constituted by a zeolitic crystalline aluminosilicate compensated in more than 90% by alkaline cations having a pore diameter of more than 6.5 Angstroms.

Abstract: Catalysts which produce cracked gasoline having high octane rating are produced by combining a thermally-stabilized/aluminum exchanged type Y zeolite with an inorganic oxide matrix.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the dealkylation of durene resulting from a methanol to gasoline conversion by contacting a durene-containing fraction with zeolite ZSM-12 at elevated temperatures and pressures.

Abstract: Particles of alloys of a noble metal chosen from among iridium, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhodium and ruthenium, hereafter represented by M, with at least one non-noble metal chosen among silver, bismuth, cadmium, cobalt, copper, tin, germanium, indium, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, gold, lead, rhenium, thallium, tellurium, technetium, tungsten, vanadium and zinc, hereafter referred to as Me', and Me', representing at least one non-noble metal, characterized in that they correspond to the general formulaM.sub.n Me'.sub.mwhere n represents an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3 and where m represents an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3, and in that their specific surface area is between 0.5 and 800 m.sup.2 /g of alloy and in that the mean diameter of the alloy particles is between 10 and 10,000 A.The particles are prepared by reducing the mixed oxides of the corresponding formulaM.sub.n Me'.sub.m O.sub.xThey are used as catalyst for dehydrogenation or hydrogenation.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are converted by contacting them at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with an acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of catalytically effective amounts of a platinum group component, a cobalt component, a tin component, a phosphorus component and a halogen component with a porous carrier material. The platinum group, cobalt, tin, phosphorus and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.05 to about 5 wt. % cobalt, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % tin, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % phosphorus and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen. A specific example of the type of hydrocarbon conversion process disclosed is a process for the catalytic reforming of a low-octane gasoline fraction wherein the gasoline fraction and a hydrogen stream are contacted with the acidic multimetallic catalyst disclosed herein at reforming conditions.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of catalytically effective amounts of a platinum group component, a pyrolyzed ruthenium carbonyl component, a rhenium component, and a halogen component with a porous carrier material. The platinum group, ruthenium, rhenium and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % carbonyl-derived ruthenium, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of catalyst, typically a supported rhodium catalyst bearing copper.

Abstract: A catalytic process is provided for converting gaseous feedstocks containing ethane to liquid aromatics by contacting said gaseous feeds in the absence of added air or oxygen, under conversion conditions, with a crystalline zeolite catalyst having incorporated therein a minor amount of gallium, thereby converting the ethane in the feedstock to aromatics and recovering a liquid mixture of benzene, toluene and xylene.

Abstract: Paraffinic hydrocarbons of 2 to 16 carbon atoms are converted to aromatic in the presence of oxygen and a zeolite catalyst incorporating oxidative dehydrogenative metal or metal oxide components

Abstract: A process for selectively producing benzene using intermediate pore size zeolites substantially free of acidity is disclosed.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of supported catalyst, typically bearing rhodium and preferably chromium and potassium, and characterized by a pH less than about 8.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an attenuated superactive acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing catalytically effective amounts of a halogen component, an iron component and a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component which is maintained in the elemental metallic state. The platinum group, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl, iron and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.005 to about 5 wt. % iron and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an attenuated superactive acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing catalytically effective amounts of a halogen component, a germanium component and a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component which is maintained in the elemental metallic state. The platinum group, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl, germanium and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.005 to about 5 wt. % germanium and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrogen dehydrocyclization conditions with an attenuated superactive acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing catalytically effective amounts of a halogen component, a manganese component and a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component which is maintained in the elemental metallic state. The platinum group, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl, manganese and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % manganese and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an attenuated superactive acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing catalytically effective amounts of a halogen component, a tin component and a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component which is maintained in the elemental metallic state. The platinum group, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl, tin and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.005 to about 5 wt. % tin and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of catalyst, typically a supported rhodium catalyst bearing copper.

Abstract: Steam dehydrocyclization of paraffinic hydrocarbons to aromatic hydrocarbons is effected in the presence of supported catalyst, typically bearing rhodium and preferably chromium and potassium, and characterized by a pH less than about 8.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of catalytically effective amounts of a platinum group component, a nickel component, a zinc component, and a halogen component with a porous carrier material. The platinum group, nickel, zinc and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.05 to about 5 wt. % nickel, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % zinc, and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an attenuated superactive acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing catalytically effective amounts of a halogen component, a cadmium component and a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component which is maintained in the elemental metallic state. The platinum group, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl, cadmium and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % cadmium and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an attenuated superactive acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing catalytically effective amounts of a halogen component, a silver component and a uniform dispersion a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component which is maintained in the elemental metallic state. The platinum group, pyrolyzed rhenium carbonyl, silver and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % rhenium, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % silver and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Dehydrocyclizable hydrocarbons are converted to aromatics by contacting them at hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization conditions with an acidic multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of catalytically effective amounts of a platinum group component, a cobalt component, a tantalum component, and a halogen component with a porous carrier material. The platinum group, cobalt, tantalum and halogen components are present in the multimetallic catalyst in amounts respectively, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % platinum group metal, about 0.05 to about 5 wt. % cobalt, about 0.01 to about 5 wt. % tantalum, and about 0.1 to about 3.5 wt. % halogen.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are converted by contacting them at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with a novel activated multimetallic catalytic composite comprising a combination of a catalytically effective amount of a pyrolyzed ruthenium carbonyl component with a porous carrier material containing a uniform dispersion of a catalytically effective amount of a platinum group component, which is maintained in the elemental metallic state during the incorporation and pyrolysis of the ruthenium carbonyl component, and of a rhenium component. In a highly preferred embodiment, this novel catalytic composite also contains a catalytically effective amount of a halogen component. The platinum group component, pyrolyzed ruthenium carbonyl component, rhenium component and optional halogen component are preferably present in the multimetallic catalytic composite in amounts, calculated on an elemental basis, corresponding to about 0.01 to about 2 wt. % of the uniformly dispersed platinum group metal, about 0.01 to about 2 wt.