Abstract: Radiation curable compositions particularly suitable for use by electron beam are disclosed, comprising a monomer of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is H or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is alkylene or alkylene ether; andR.sub.3 is alkylcycloalkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl; anda polyfunctional acrylate of an alkylacrylate curing agent, e.g., the adduct of acrylic acid and a diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for ensuring uniform distribution of higher and lower viscosity or flow rate resins in a product produced by a coextrusion process. A flow restriction is provided in the flow path of the lower viscosity or flow rate resin to increase the pressure drop of this resin as it passes through a coextrusion die. The increased pressure drop introduced by the flow restriction causes the lower viscosity or flow rate resin to be more uniformly distributed in the extruded product. A specific die construction providing a uniform resin flow channel within the die is also described.

Abstract: A solvent extraction process for coal conversion wherein coal liquids are contacted with spent petroleum hydrogenation catalyst or spent demetallizing guard chamber adsorbent.

Abstract: The conversion of synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon oxides to form oxygenate-containing mixtures which are limited compositionally in being virtually free of C.sub.11 + compounds, with a zeolite which is virtually free of acid sites and characterized by a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least about 12 and a constraint index within the range of 1 to 12, having intimately combined therewith a metal selected from the group consisting of rhodium, platinum, palladium and iridium.

Abstract: As synthesized by previous methods, ZSM-5 or ZSM-11 zeolites are crystallized in the presence of substantial amounts of a nitrogen-containing compound. When synthesized in this way, they contain an organic ammonium cation as well as a metal cation such as sodium. To obtain a more active form, the sodium ion must be exchanged out. Such exchange, especially with ZSM-5 and ZSM-11, is difficult unless there is calcination of the zeolite to remove the obstructing organo compounds. By making these zeolites in the presence of (1) seeds of the desired zeolite, (2) mixtures of them with ammonium hydroxide and/or alcohol, (3) the alcohol per se or (4) mixtures of the alcohol with ammonium hydroxide, a product substantially deficient in organic ammonium cation is obtained. These products can be exchanged directly without any calcination.

Abstract: Non-gelled compositions containing hydroxy ester copolymer having carboxyl groups and substantially free of oxirane groups are disclosed which are the esterification reaction product of(a) acidic addition copolymer; and(b) a polyepoxide which has been partially defunctionalized by reaction with carboxyl containing polybutadiene polymer. The resulting composition is neutralized with amine, is self-emulsifiable in water and is useful for coatings.

Abstract: Fuel for satisfying low, normal and high electric power generation requirements is obtained from coal in the form of syngas and dimethyl ether fired in turbine-compressor arrangements driving electric generators, wherein the storable ether fuel is fired in turbine-generator arrangements to supplement that normally produced by firing and expanding syngas in appropriate turbine-generator arrangements. High pressure steam generated in the process is expanded in steam turbines to also generate power. Steam product of the combination operation is used in the coal gasification step to produce additional syngas.

Abstract: An improved bracket assembly for a floating roof tank comprises a primary seal element and an auxiliary seal element placed above the primary seal element. A spring-tensioned rolling element, such as a wheel, is placed above the auxiliary sealing element in spaced relationship thereto. The rolling element is inclined with respect to the vertical wall of the tank at an angle of 10 to 60 degrees, thereby assuring a continuous and constant contact of the rolling element and of the auxiliary sealing element with the inside wall of the tank and substantially preventing the escape of vapors from the tank.

Abstract: Benzene, toluene and xylenes are prepared from heavy reformate in substantially the proportion in said reformate of single ring aromatic compounds bearing none, one or two methyl groups by contacting said heavy reformate at 800.degree.-1000.degree. F. with a zeolite of low acid activity.

Abstract: Process for the in-situ leaching of uranium from a subterranean ore deposit comprising introducing into the deposit an aqueous lixiviant formulated from a dilute sulfuric acid solution which also contains carbon dioxide. The lixiviant has a pH within the range of 1.0-2.5. The lixiviant may also contain an alkali metal sulfate such as sodium sulfate. The process is particularly applicable to subterranean deposits containing uranium associated with carbonaceous material.

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

Abstract: Process for the recovery of oil from a subterranean oil reservoir involving injection into the reservoir of a substantially oil-free aqueous liquid containing a surfactant having a nonionic polyalkylene oxide hydrophilic group and an anionic sulfonate hydrophilic group molecularly linked to a common lipophilic base. The invention is applicable to reservoirs in which the connate waters have relatively high concentrations of divalent ions and in situations in which the water available for injection purposes contains relatively high amounts of divalent ions. Specifically disclosed surfactants include aliphatic aryl polyalkoxyol sulfonates in which the polyalkoxyol group contains at least three alkylene oxide units and is derived from ethylene oxide or propylene oxide or mixtures thereof. The aliphatic groups may be substituted directly on the aryl nucleus or indirectly as through an intermediate succinimido group.

Abstract: Ketones are converted in one step to saturated dimeric ketones by passing them over a zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio of at least 12 and a Constraint Index of from 1 to 12 and containing a Group VIII metal.

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: Multiple-layer, heat sealable films are described comprising a substrate layer of polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer, or blends thereof with compatible polyolefin, and a copolymer of ethylene and a higher olefin, and a copolymer of 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 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: Normal aliphatic hydrocarbons in a hydrocarbon feed are selectively cracked or hydrocracked by contacting the feed with a catalyst composition comprising a crystalline acid aluminosilicate of the erionite variety (offretite) having a pore size of about 5 Angstroms and a silicon to aluminum ratio of at least 1.8, said aluminosilicate having been prepared by ion exchange with an aqueous medium containing a source of hydrogen ions or ions capable of conversion thereto, e.g., ammonium ions.

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.