Abstract: A catalyst support is prepared from a composite comprising two or more inorganic oxides by forming the composite into a shaped support material having at least 0.8 cc/gm of its pore volume in pore diameters of 0 nm (0 .ANG.) to 120 nm (1,200 .ANG.) and at least 0.1 cc/gm of its pore volume in pore diameters of 120 nm (1,200 .ANG.) to 5,000 nm (50,000 .ANG.) and heating said shaped support material in the presence of steam at sufficient elevated temperature, steam pressure, and time period to increase the average pore diameter of said shaped support in the absence of any appreciable reduction in pore volume. The inorganic oxide composite is selected from the group consisting of a mixture of alumina and silica; a mixture of alumina, silica, and oxides of phosphorus; a mixture of alumina and oxides of phosphorus; a mixture of alumina and boria; a mixture of alumina, boria and oxides of phosphorus; and a mixture of alumina, magnesia, and oxides of phosphorus, the oxides of phosphorus being calculated as P.sub.

Abstract: Crystalline copolyamides from terephthalic acid and mixtures of hexamethylenediamine and trimethylhexamethylenediamine and filled molding compositions prepared therefrom are disclosed. The injection moldable crystalline copolyamides in molded form are useful in engineering resin applications such as the hood of an automobile, a shroud for a lawn mower, chain saw guard, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the catalytic hydroliquefaction of solid carbonaceous material with a catalyst consisting essentially of Cr and Mo on a support or Cr, Mo and either CO or Ni on a support. The average pore diameter should be within 100-200.ANG. .

Abstract: A burner distributor tip for projecting a fuel-oxygen mixture from a premix-type gaseous fuel burning system to a refractory furnace surface is disclosed.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant, multilayer photoelectrode for use in a photoelectrochemical cell and a process for producing said photoelectrode by preparing an effective layer of an insulator material containing aliovalent dopant ions on a base semiconductor and depositing a layer of conducting material on said layer of insulating material.

Abstract: Cyclic dianhydrides and polyimides are prepared from maleic anhydride compounds and diolefins. The diolefins are alpha-, omega-linear diolefins of up to 100 carbon atoms or cyclic diolefins of up to 40 carbon atoms. The polyimides and copolyimides prepared from these cyclic dianhydrides are useful in films, fibers and coatings.

Abstract: A process for reacting an aromatic compound, hydrogen and at least one of carbon monoxide and an alcohol containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in the presence of a cadmium-containing catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: A novel polyoxadiazole from 5-t-butylisophthalic acid is disclosed. Also, fibers, films, coatings and molded objects made therefrom.

Abstract: A Mannich condensation product of an amorphous, oil soluble olefin/carbonyl polymer, amine and formaldehyde yielding reactant wherein the carbonyl groups are provided by at least one member selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide and vinyl alkyl ketone and lube oil compositions comprising said polymers.

Abstract: A thermal process for the decarboxylation and dehydration of aromatic acid residue to convert such residue to grindable form and recover the solvent of reaction therefrom.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon conversion process catalyst comprising an active metallic component comprising at least one metal having hydrocarbon conversion activity and at least one oxygenated phosphorus component, and a support component comprising at least one porous refractory inorganic oxide matrix component and at least one crystalline molecular sieve zeolite component.

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: A novel catalyst for the oxidation of butane to produce maleic anhydride comprising a phosphorus and vanadium mixed oxide wherein the catalyst is prepared by using P.sub.2 O.sub.5 in an organic medium wherein the catalyst is not precipitated. The catalyst has a specific phase identified by a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern. A process for the manufacture of the catalyst and a process for the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane feedstock utilizing the novel catalyst is disclosed. Maleic anhydride is a well-known industrial chemical used in the manufacture of polyester, and maleic anhydride also has utility as a food stuff.

Abstract: The catalyst comprises a physical particle-form mixture of a Componet A, a Component B, and a Component C, said Component A comprising at least one Group VIII noble metal, preferably platinum, deposed on a solid catalyst support material providing acidic catalytic sites, said Component B comprising a small amount of a non-noble metal of Group VIII selected from cobalt, nickel, and mixtures thereof, preferably cobalt, on a solid catalyst support material providing acidic catalytic sites, said Component C comprising a small amount of gallium deposed on a solid catalyst support material providing acidic catalytic sites, and said catalyst having been prepared by thoroughly and intimately blending finely-divided particles of said Component A, B, and C to provide a thoroughly-blended composite.The catalyst can be employed suitably in a hydrocarbon conversion process.

Abstract: The solubility of lithium salts in sulfur dioxide-based solvent systems is enhanced and controlled by the presence of a salt which contains a cation selected from the group consisting of metal cation complexes, quaternary ammonium cations and organic phosphonium cations.

Abstract: A metal refractory anchor adapted for installation by welding to a metal surface together with a number of other like anchors to provide anchorage protection from erosion for a monolithic refractory applied to the surface, said anchor being formed from a metal strip having its width substantially equal to the thickness of the refractory to be applied to said surface and its length several times its width. The anchor has cut away portions at each end whereby there is provided at each end an extending arm, the extending arms together with the intermediate portion of said anchor providing an erosion resistant barrier for the protection of the refractory and the cut away portions adjacent said arms providing room for said refractory to be deposited between said arms and said surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a partially fibrillated textile ribbon yarn, a woven primary backing fabric made therefrom and fine or ultrafine gauge tufted carpets prepared utilizing such a backing fabric.

Abstract: Lubricating oil composition comprising the reaction product of (a) molybdenum sulfonate, which is the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl sulfonic acid compound and molybdenum halide, and (b) sulfur or a sulfur-yielding compound. Preferably, an alkyl sulfonic acid having from 8-200 carbon atoms in the alkyl group is reacted with molybdenum pentachloride, and the molybdenum sulfonate resulting therefrom is sulfurized to produce the reaction product of the invention.

Abstract: A method of reacting carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form light hydrocarbons and alcohols in a slurry phase and in the presence of iron-containing active carbon catalyst is disclosed.

Abstract: Novel polyoxadiazoles soluble in m-cresol are disclosed. Also fibers, films, coatings and molded objects made therefrom. The copolyoxadiazoles are prepared from 5-t-butylisophthalic acid and N,N'-aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radicals (4-carboxyphthalimide), when coreacted with either terephthalic acid or isophthalic acid or a mixture of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid.