Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## in which R is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 is aryl;R.sub.2 is branched alkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms; andtheir use as insecticides and nematocides, e.g., in controlling corn rootworm and southern armyworm.

Abstract: Thermoplastic blends having superior capability and homogeneity comprising a poly(phenylene oxide) resin and a resin of poly(methyl ethenyl benzene) isomers in which the predominant isomer is 1-methyl-4-ethenyl benzene, are disclosed. The poly(phenylene oxide) resin can contain substituted phenylene units and the poly(methyl ethenyl benzene) resin can be a polymer of solely methyl ethenyl benzene isomers, or a random, block or graft copolymer comprising 50 weight percent or more of methyl ethenyl benzene isomers and up to 50 weight percent of other ethylenically unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Hydrocracked, low pour lubricating oils of good stability are manufactured by passing a suitable hydrocarbon feed and hydrogen sequentially through a hydrocracking zone, a catalytic dewaxing zone, and a hydrotreating zone, all at high pressure and in that order, with purification of the hydrogen gas prior to passage to the dewaxing zone. By maintaining all zones at high pressure, the efficiency of the process is augmented.

Abstract: Isomerization of xylenes admixed with other alkyl aromatics of at least eight carbon atoms and with normal or slightly branched paraffins is conducted at 800.degree.-1000.degree. F. with a zeolite like zeolite ZSM-5 of reduced acid activity.

Abstract: Hydrocracked, low pour lubricating oils of good stability are manufactured by passing a suitable hydrocarbon feed sequentially through a hydrocracking zone, a catalytic dewaxing zone, and a hydrotreating zone, all at high pressure and in that order, and with separation of hydrocrackate from recycle hydrogen prior to dewaxing. Only clean makeup hydrogen is fed to the dewaxer, passed through the hydrotreater, and then on to the hydrocracker, thereby providing an exceptionally efficient process.

Abstract: An improved catalytic process wherein trace amounts of a metal of period 5 and 6 of Group VIII or rhenium is added to the total catalyst inventory for cracking of gas oil is disclosed. With this improved process, the yield of gasoline, fuel oil, total cracked products, or predetermined combinations thereof, is maximized for the fluid catalytic cracking of any predetermined feed, usually a gas oil. The process employs a kinetic predictive or a correlative model of the cracking process to identify proper operating conditions, including CO.sub.2 /CO ratio in the effluent from the regenerator, and also requires control of the metal activity to achieve optimal conversion of CO to CO.sub.2 in the regenerator.Also disclosed is an improved method for control of a fluid catalytic process wherein the cracking catalyst comprises trace amounts of a metal selected from the group Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Ir, Os and Re.

Abstract: A neutron accelerator tube having a target section, an ionization section, and a replenisher section for supplying accelerator gas to the ionization section. The ionization section is located between the target and the replenisher section and includes an ionization chamber adapted to receive accelerator gas from the replenisher section. The ionization section further includes spaced cathodes having opposed active surfaces exposed to the interior of the ionization chamber. The active surface of at least one of the cathodes is formulated of a .beta..sup.- emitting material. An anode is located intermediate the cathodes whereby in response to an applied positive voltage, electrons are transmitted between the opposed active surfaces of the cathodes and produce the emission of secondary electrons. The active surface of the other cathode may be formulated of a .beta..sup.- ray emitter or of material having a secondary electron emission factor of at least 2.

Abstract: The conversion of less than 1 H.sub.2 /CO ratio syngas to high yield of C.sub.3 plus product is accomplished with a CO reducing catalyst comprising shift characteristics and the product of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis is converted to premium gasoline and distillate fuels by contact with acidic ZSM-5 zeolite.The syngas conversion may be accomplished in any catalyst system permitting a very close temperature control on the exotherm encountered and the gasoline-distillate yield relationship may be varied as a function of temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of germanium, tin and/or lead, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for repairing and surfacing broken asphalt pavements which involves applying to the distressed pavement a binder composition which has exceptional solvating power for asphaltic material, and which functions to solubilize and incorporate aged pavement asphalt into the binder composition as it penetrates and fills void spaces.Illustrative of a preferred binder composition which is applied to the distressed pavement is a homogeneous blend of (1) a FCC main column bottoms residuum boiling above about 650.degree. F., and (2) an asphalt-soluble elastomer which improves the elasticity and wear resistance of the binder composition.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of copper, silver and/or gold, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: A method of passivating metal contaminants on cracking catalysts which comprises contacting said catalysts with steam for limited periods of time and at moderate temperatures.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of aromatic compounds to dialkylbenzene compounds rich in the 1,4-dialkylbenzene isomer. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a particular type of zeolite catalyst having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index of about 1-12, said catalyst having been modified by treatment with compounds of gallium, indium and/or thallium, and optionally phosphorus, to deposit thereon a minor proportion of such elements on the zeolite.

Abstract: Multiple-layer, heat-sealable films are described comprising a substrate layer of polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer, or blends thereof with compatible polyolefins; and at least one heat-sealable surface layer of an interpolymer of propylene and two different higher alpha-olefins; a copolymer of butene-1 and a higher alpha-olefin or an interpolymer of ethylene, propylene and a higher olefin. The films are prepared by extrusion coating or coextrusion and can be oriented.

Abstract: Multiple-layer, heat-sealable films are described comprising a substrate layer of polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer, or blends thereof with compatible polyolefins; and at least one heat-sealable surface layer of a blend poly(1-butene), and a copolymer of ethylene or propylene and a higher olefin. The films are prepared by extrusion coating or coextrusion and can be oriented.

Abstract: A package for generally circular sandwiches has two semi-circular pockets or recesses provided with flanges about the open edge of each. The flanges are connected by a hinge to facilitate closing and opening of the package.

Abstract: Hydrolysis products of 1-(2-hydroxyalkyl)-2-alkyl- or alkenyl imidazolines and borated adducts of hydrolyzed 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-alkylimidazolines are highly effective friction reducing or friction modifying additives when incorporated into lubricating compositions.

Abstract: A process for the desulfurization and demetalation of a nickel and sulfur containing heavy hydrocarbon charge stock comprises: admixing the feed with hydrogen; reacting the admixture in a reaction zone containing desulfurization catalyst at desulfurization conditions; injecting water into the reaction zone at H.sub.2 O/H.sub.2 molar ratios of about 0.05 to 0.5; separating and recycling both hydrogen and water from the reactor effluent; and recovering the substantially sulfur and nickel free product.

Abstract: A process is provided for the concentration, separation and/or recovery of precious metals such as platinum and palladium via their soluble amine complexes from solutions by sorbing said complexes in one or more members of a novel class of zeolites. Said novel class of zeolites is characterized by a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least 12 and a constraint index in the approximate range of greater than about 2 to about 12.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with removing metal and sulfur contaminants from residual oil fractions by catalytic contact with an improved catalyst comprising the oxides or sulfides of a Group VIB metal and an iron group metal supported on an alumina that contains dispersed Delta and/or Theta phase alumina, the catalyst having at least 45% of its pore volume in pores 30 to 150A diameter, at least 10% of its pore volume in pores less than 30A diameter, and at least 15% of its pore volume in pores greater than 300A diameter. The process can be used to prepare feedstock for catalytic cracking.