Abstract: There is provided a catalytic composition which comprises a molecular sieve-containing component and a porous refractory inorganic oxide, said component and said refractory inorganic oxide having been intimately admixed with one another, said component comprising a mixture of a crystalline chromosilicate and an oxide of chromium, 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 a value within the range of about 4 to about 200, and Z is a value within the range of about 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: 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: There is disclosed a process for hydrotreating a heavy hydrocarbon stream containing metals, asphaltenes, nitrogen compounds, and sulfur compounds to reduce the contents of these contaminants. The process comprises contacting said stream in the presence of hydrogen and under suitable hydrotreating conditions in sequence with a first catalyst in a first reaction zone, a second catalyst in a second reaction zone, and a third catalyst in a third reaction zone. The first catalyst comprises a Group VIB metal and/or a Group VIII metal on a porous inorganic oxide support; the second catalyst consists essentially of at least one hydrogenation metal selected from Group VIB deposed on a support material comprising alumina; and the third catalyst comprises a hydrogenating component comprising molybdenum, chromium, and cobalt on a large-pore, catalytically-active alumina. Each catalyst has specific physical properties.

Abstract: There is provided a catalytic composition which comprises a molecular sieve-containing component and a porous refractory inorganic oxide, said component and said refractory inorganic oxide having been intimately admixed with one another, said component comprising a mixture of a crystalline chromosilicate and an oxide of chromium, 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 a value within the range of about 4 to about 200, and Z is a value within the range of about 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: A Mannich condensation reaction of an alkyl phenol, a formaldehyde-yielding reagent, an amine, and about 0.001 to 2.0 moles of an oil soluble benzene sulfonic acid per mole of amine.

Abstract: A Mannich condensation reaction of an alkyl phenol, a formaldehyde-yielding reagent, an amine, and about 0.001 to 2.0 moles of an oil soluble benzene sulfonic acid per mole of amine.

Abstract: Molybdenum compositions suitable for improving the properties of lubricants and fuels comprise the reaction product of molybdenum and a polyamine Mannich reaction product, a polyamine hydrocarbyl-substituted dicarboxylic acid compound reaction product, and the oxidized and/or sulfurized reaction products thereof.

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: There is provided a catalytic composition which comprises a mixture of a crystalline chromosilicate and an oxide of chromium, said catalytic composition 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 a value within the range of about 4 to about 500, and Z is a value within the range of about 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 comprises contacting said stream at conversion conditions with the above catalytic composition. In addition, there is provided a process for the isomerization of a xylene feed which comprises contacting said feed at isomerization conditions with the above catalytic composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a catalyst, which catalyst comprises a physical particle-form mixture of a Component A and a Component B, said Component A comprising one or more Group VIII noble metals and a combined halogen deposed on a refractory inorganic oxide and said Component B comprising a metal from Group IVB or Group VB of the Periodic Table of Elements and a combined halogen deposed on a refractory inorganic oxide. Such catalyst is suitable for use in a hydrocarbon conversion reaction zone.The catalyst can be employed in a process for the reforming of a hydrocarbon stream, which process comprises contacting said stream in a reaction zone under reforming conditions and in the presence of hydrogen with said catalyst. The catalyst is not presulfided. A preferred process comprises contacting a hydrocarbon stream that contains a substantial amount of sulfur.

Abstract: Dispersant viscosity index improvers comprise the reaction product of an aliphatic alcohol or mixtures thereof, a tertiary amino alcohol and a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer.

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: There is disclosed a catalyst, which catalyst comprises a physical particle-form mixture of a Component A and a Component B, said Component A comprising one or more Group VIII noble metals and a combined halogen deposed on a refractory inorganic oxide and said Component B comprising a metal from Group IVB or Group VB of the Periodic Table of Elements and a combined halogen deposed on a refractory inorganic oxide. Such catalyst is suitable for use in a hydrocarbon conversion reaction zone.The catalyst can be employed in a process for the reforming of a hydrocarbon stream, which process comprises contacting said stream in a reaction zone under reforming conditions and in the presence of hydrogen with said catalyst. The catalyst is not presulfided. A preferred process comprises contacting a hydrocarbon stream that contains a substantial amount of sulfur.

Abstract: A new catalytic composition and its method of preparation are presented. The catalytic composition comprises a crystalline borosilicate and a porous refractory inorganic oxide, said borosilicate and said inorganic oxide having been intimately admixed with one another, said borosilicate comprising a molecular sieve material having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2 M.sub.2/n O:B.sub.2 O.sub.3 :YSiO.sub.2 :ZH.sub.2 Owherein M is at least one cation having a valence of n, Y is between 4 and about 600, and Z is between 0 and about 160.The catalytic composition can be used for the conversion of hydrocarbon streams, e.g., the isomerization of xylene feedstocks.

Abstract: There is disclosed a catalyst, which catalyst comprises a physical particle-form mixture of a Component A and a Component B, said Component A comprising at least one Group VIII noble metal deposed on a solid catalyst support material providing acidic catalytic sites and said Component B comprising rhenium or a compound of rhenium deposed on a solid catalyst support material, said catalyst having been prepared by thoroughly blending finely-divided particles of Component A and Component B to provide a thoroughly-blended composite, said finely-divided particles having a particle diameter that is less than 100 mesh (150 microns), and forming said composite into particles having a size that is greater than 100 mesh (150 microns) and being suitable for use in a hydrocarbon conversion reaction zone.

Abstract: There is disclosed a catalyst, which catalyst comprises a physical particle-form mixture of a Component A and a Component B, said Component A comprising at least one Group VIII noble metal deposed on a solid catalyst support material providing acidic catalytic sites and said Component B comprising rhenium or a compound of rhenium deposed on a solid catalyst support material, said catalyst having been prepared by thoroughly blending finely-divided particles of Component A and Component B to provide a thoroughly-blended composite, said finely-divided particles having a particle diameter that is less than 100 mesh (150 microns), and forming said composite into particles having a size that is greater than 100 mesh (150 microns) and being suitable for use in a hydrocarbon conversion reaction zone.

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: There is disclosed a catalyst for the reforming of hydrocarbon streams. This catalyst comprises iridium as a hydrogenation component on a support of zirconia and alumina. The support comprises zirconia in an amount of about 3 wt.% to about 15 wt.% zirconia or at least 60 wt.% zirconia. The iridium is present in an amount of about 0.05 wt.% to about 1.5 wt.%, calculated as the metal and based upon the total weight of the catalyst.Also disclosed is a reforming process, which process comprises contacting a hydrocarbon stream in a reaction zone under reforming conditions and in the presence of hydrogen with the above-described catalyst.

Abstract: A new crystalline borosilicate comprises a molecular sieve material having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2 M.sub.2/n O:B.sub.2 O.sub.3 :YSiO.sub.2 :ZH.sub.2 O,wherein M is at least one cation, n is the valence of the cation, Y is a value within the range of 4 to about 600, and Z is a value within the range of 0 to about 5/8, and providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern.The borosilicate is used to catalyze various processes, such as isomerization, disproportionation, alkylation, transalkylation, and conversion of alcohols into gasoline-boiling-range products, olefins, and/or aromatics.

Abstract: A new crystalline borosilicate comprises a molecular sieve material having the following composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2 M.sub.2/n O:B.sub.2 O.sub.3 :YSiO.sub.2 :ZH.sub.2 O,wherein M is at least one cation, n is the valence of the cation, Y is a value within the range of 4 to about 600, and Z is a value within the range of 0 to about 160, and providing a specific X-ray diffraction pattern. The borosilicate is used to catalyze various processes, such as isomerization, disproportionation, alkylation, transalkylation, and conversion of alcohols into gasoline-boiling-range products, olefins, and/or aromatics.