Abstract: Process for the isomerization of a xylene feedstock employing a silicalite catalyst. A xylene feedstock containing a mixture of xylene isomers and ethylbenzene is passed to a reaction zone containing the silicalite catalyst. Para-xylene is present in the feedstock in less than an equilibrium amount, and ethylbenzene is present in a concentration greater than the para-xylene concentration. Hydrogen and/or water are also supplied to the reaction zone. The reaction zone is operated under conditions to effect isomerization of xylene isomers to provide an increased para-xylene content, and disproportionation of ethylbenzene to provide a decreased ethylbenzene content.

Abstract: Catalytically active amorphous silicas are prepared by dehydrating a silica hydrogel or precipitate prepared from an acidified aqueous silicate solution containing an amine of pK.sub.a above 10 or a cation containing either a nitrogen or phosphorus atom bonded to four carbon atoms. The resultant amorphous silica is catalytically active for, among other chemical reactions, the isomerization of orthoxylene and the cracking of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A method of isomerizing alkylbenzenes, in particular xylenes. The method is based on the application of a catalyst which comprises an inorganic oxide support containing at least one mixed oxide compound of SiO.sub.2 and Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 in any proportion, and performing the isomerization at a temperature between 150.degree. and 300.degree. C. under a pressure ranging from about atmospheric to a few atmospheres. The catalyst is produced by reaction of the support with an aluminum alkyl compound of the type AlR.sub.y X.sub.3-y, wherein R=CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 or C.sub.3 H.sub.7, y=1 or 2 and X=Cl, preferably Al(C.sub.2 H.sub.5)Cl.sub.2. The support may be impregnated with platinum and/or rhenium. Characteristic features of this method are that the isomerization process can be run without any promotor, and that isomerization of xylene under moderate conditions yields a high degree of conversion and high selectivity.

Abstract: Titanium-containing molecular sieves are disclosed having use as molecular sieves and as catalyst compositions in hydrocarbon conversion and other processes. The instant invention employs novel titanium-containing molecular sieves comprising titanium, aluminum, phosphorus and oxygen and are generally employable in hydrocarbon conversion processes, including cracking, hydrocracking and hydrotreating.

Abstract: A process is provided for conducting organic compound conversion over a catalyst comprising alumina and/or gallia which has been treated by a method which comprises contact with ammonium or boron fluoride reagent, contact with a particular aqueous ammonium exchange solution, and thereafter calcination.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of a hydrocarbon charge stock which comprises contacting said charge stock at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with a catalytic composite comprising a combination of a carrier material, a Group VIB metal component and Group VIII metal component wherein said Group VIB metal component and said Group VIII metal component are incorporated in said catalytic composite by means of a non-aqueous organic solution of a Group VIB metal compound and a Group VIII metal compound, wherein said non-aqueous organic solution comprises dimethylformamide, formamide, diethylformamide, ethylformamide, methylformamide, pyridine, aniline or toluene and wherein said catalytic composite is calcined in a non-oxidizing atmosphere.

Abstract: There is provided a catalytic composition which comprises a crystalline chromosilicate and a porous refractory inorganic oxide, said chromosilicate and said inorganic oxide having been intimately admixed with one another, said chromosilicate comprising a molecular sieve material providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern and having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2 M.sub.2/n O:Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 :YSiO.sub.2 :ZH.sub.2 O,wherein M is at least one cation having a valence of n, Y is within the range of about 4 to about 200, and Z is a value within the range of 0 to about 160. There is also provided a method for preparing such a catalytic composition.There is provided a process for the conversion of a hydrocarbon stream, which process comprises contacting said stream at conversion conditions with the above catalytic composition.

Abstract: Reduced downgrading in xylene isomerization of ethylbenzene-depleted feeds is achieved by carrying the process out over gallosilicate or borosilicate zeolites, preferably in the form of compositions comprising a core of catalytically-inactive crystalline silica with an overlying zeolite layer. The composites are prepared by introducing preformed silica particles, preferably with a crystallite size greater than 0.1.mu., into a reaction mixture comprising a silicon source, a source of the modifying element, and preferably an organic template such as a tetraalkylammonium compound. The weight ratio of the silica core to SiO.sub.2 in the reaction mixture is preferably 0.5:1 to 25:1.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are converted by contacting them at hydrocarbon conversion conditions with a catalyst composite comprising from about 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent of a silica polymorph consisting of crystalline silica, said silica polymorph after calcination in air at 600.degree. C. for one hour, having a mean refractive index of 1.39.+-.0.01 and a specific gravity at 25.degree. C. of 1.70.+-.0.05 g/cc and at least 5 weight percent to about 95 weight percent Ziegler alumina.

Abstract: Dialkylbenzene is isomerized by contact at 350.degree. C.-600.degree. C. with a novel siliceous composition prepared by impregnating porous silica with aluminum hydride and subsequently heating the impregnated silica to a temperature of from about 300.degree. C. to about 900.degree. C. in a non-oxidizing environment.

Abstract: There are provided crystalline chromosilicates, their methods of preparation, and process uses. A first crystalline chromosilicate comprises a molecular sieve material providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern and having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2[WR.sub.2 O+(1-W)M.sub.2/n O]:Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 :YSiO.sub.2 :ZH.sub.2 O,wherein R is an alkyl ammonium cation, M is at least one cation having a valence of n, Y is a value within the range of about 4 to about 500, Z is a value within the range of about 0 to about 160, and W is a value that is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 1. A second crystalline chromosilicate comprises a molecular sieve material providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern and having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2M.sub.2/n O :Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 :YSiO.sub.2 :ZH.sub.

Abstract: Charge hydrocarbon stream containing diisopropyl toluene isomers is catalytically treated to recover product stream containing increased proportions of 1-methyl-3,5-diisopropyl benzene.

Abstract: Charge hydrocarbon stream containing diisopropyl toluene isomers is catalytically treated to recover product stream containing increased proportions of 1-methyl-3,5-diisopropyl benzene.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g., reacting an alkylating agent, preferably an olefin, with an aromatic hydrocarbon. The process uses a novel catalyst prepared by subjecting alumina to an anhydrous tetravalent titanium fluoride complex of an organic compound selected from the group of organic compounds containing at least one methoxy group per molecule of organic compounds having at least one electron donor atom and double bond per molecule, and heat treating the resulting impregnated alumina in an inert atmosphere.

Abstract: There are provided crystalline chromosilicates, their methods of preparation, and process uses. A first crystalline chromosilicate comprises a molecular sieve material providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern and having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2 [WR.sub.2 O+(1-W)M.sub.2/n O]: Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 : YSiO.sub.2 : ZH.sub.2 O,wherein R is an alkylammonium cation, M is at least one cation having a valence of n, Y is a value within the range of about 4 to about 500, Z is a value within the range of about 0 to about 160, and W is a value that is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 1. A second crystalline chromosilicate comprises a molecular sieve material providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern and having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2 M.sub.2/n O: Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 : YSiO.sub.2 : ZH.sub.

Abstract: A novel catalyst precursor which comprises a Group IV-B transition metal oxide deposited on the surface of an inorganic metal oxide support, preferably alumina; especially where the Group IV-B transition metal oxide is deposited on the support surface as discrete areas separated by areas of support surface which contain little, if any, of said Group IV-B transition metal oxide; and a catalyst composition comprised of a cluster of a Group IV-B transition metal oxide and a Group VIII metal preferably a Group VIII noble metal, deposited on an inorganic metal oxide support, particularly an alumina support, especially where the clusters are deposited on the surface of the support, as discrete clusters separated by areas of support surface which contain little, if any, of said Group VI-B transition metal oxide, or clusters of said Group IV-B and Group VIII metals.

Abstract: Catalysts particularly useful for hydroreforming and isomerization of hydrocarbons formed of a refractory mineral oxide carrier having a halogen in combined form and the following metals in free or combined state:(a) A metal from the platinum group (0.02 to 2%);(b) tin (0.02 to 2%); and(c) at least one metal selected from the group of scandium, yttrium, thorium, uranium, and the rare earths metals (0.01 to 5%)--said percentages being based upon the total weight of the catalyst, said catalyst preferably having platinum and chlorine. Also the use of said catalyst in the aforementioned hydrotreatments.