Abstract: For correcting measured spectral data of n samples for data due to the measurement process itself, e.g. due to spectral baseline variations and/or water vapor and carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere of the spectrometer used to make the spectral measurements, the spectral being quantified at f discrete frequencies to produce a matrix X (of dimension f by n) of calibration data, matrix X is orthogonalized with respect to a correction matrix U.sub.m of dimension f by m comprising m quantified correction spectra, at the discrete frequencies f, which simulate data arising from the measurement process itself. The correction method is preferably included in a method of estimating unknown property and/or composition data of a sample under consideration, in which the n samples are calibration samples and a predictive model is developed interrelating known property and composition data of the calibration samples to their spectral data corrected for the data due to the measurement process itself.

Abstract: Pelletized, high surface area, Cu and Group IA or IIA dual metal promoted Mn-Fe spinels which are reduced and operated in a fixed-bed reactor provide exceptionally high catalytic activity and selectivity in the conversion of CO/H.sub.2 to high molecular weight hydrocarbons. These copper and Group IA or IIA metal promoted iron-manganese catalysts maintain good activity and selectivity to C.sub.5 + hydrocarbons, and give low selectivity to CO2.

Abstract: Thio-bis-(hydrocarbyl substituted diacid materials), such as thio-bis-(polyalkyl lactone acid) and/or their precursors, the adducts of sulfur chloride and unsaturated diacid materials, e.g., 4,8-bis-polyalkyl-4,8-dichloro-6-thiaundecane-1,2,10,11-tetracarboxylic acid bis-anhydride and their dehydrochlorinated analogs, when esterified with an alcohol, preferably a polyol, such as pentaerythritol, polypentaerythritol or a polyalkylene glycol with or without acid catalysts and/or metal template reagents yield thio-bis-(alkyl lactone acid esters) and thio-bis-(hydrocarbyl diacid esters) which can be characterized in part, as macrocyclic and/or macrocyclic-like structures, are useful as stable additives in lubricating compositions, e.g. as varnish inhibiting dispersants for lubricating oils and fuels.

Abstract: Certain aminofulvene derivatives are effective in improving the antiknock performance of gasoline when used in an internal combustion engine. Particularly preferred aminofulvene derivatives are 2-methoxycarbonyl-6-(dimethylamino)fulvene; 2,3-dimethoxycarbonyl-6-(dimethylamino)fulvene; or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention describes novel hydrophobically associating ter or tetra polymers which can contain sulfonate functionality which are useful as aqueous fluid rheology or flow modifiers. These high molecular weight water soluble polymers contain both water soluble and water insoluble monomers. The water soluble monomers are N, N dimethylacrylamide acrylamide (DMA) and optionally a salt of an ethylenically unsaturated sulfonic acid (s) or N-vinylpyrrolidinone or a metal acrylate and the water insoluble monomer is a higher alkyl acrylamide (R). The process for their preparation relies on solubilizing the water insoluble monomer into an aqueous micellar solution containing one or more surfactants and the water soluble monomers. The surfactants are specifically selected to enable homogeneous dispersion of the hydrophobic monomer(s) in the presence of anionic sulfonate containing monomers.

Abstract: A class of new oxide structures containing octahedral molybdenum and tetrahedral phosphorous has been generated using hydrothermal techniques. These materials are produced by the reaction of a molybdenum oxide source with phosphate and any one, or combination of organic cation/alkali-metal cation/organic amine as a templating/mineralizing agent. A reducing agent is necessary to convert the Mo(VI) to a lower valent form and can be either added to the reaction mixture or is provided in the form of one of the reactants.

Abstract: A lubricating composition having improved high and low temperature properties is disclosed. More specifically, the addition of a certain ethylene copolymers having a Melt Index of at least about 40 g/10 mins. to a mixture comprising (1) a lubricating oil, (2) a thickener, and (3) a VI improver results in a lubricating composition which has both excellent high temperature adhesiveness and low temperature slumpability.

Abstract: A synthetic large pore crystalline metalsilicate zeolite composition, designated as ECR-35, having the formula, expressed in term of mole ratio of oxides: ##STR1## where T is an organic cation selected from the group consisting of tetraethylammonium and methyltriethyl ammonium, and mixtures thereof and X is Al or Ga; wherein the composition consists of an X-ray diffraction pattern having the line intensities:______________________________________ Line # d(.ANG.) Intensity ______________________________________ (1) 15.00 .+-. 0.2 weak to very strong (2) 14.20 .+-. 0.2 very strong (3) 13.40 .+-. 0.2 weak to medium (4) 8.70 .+-. 0.2 medium (5) 8.03 .+-. 0.2 zero to medium (6) 7.40 .+-. 0.15 medium (7) 5.65 .+-. 0.

Abstract: A solid, acid catalyst, supported or unsupported, comprised of an anion modified Group IVB oxide is used to dimerize C.sub.3 or C.sub.4 containing feedstreams.

Abstract: Hydroperoxides can be removed from a lubricating oil by contacting the oil passing through an oil filter with a heterogenous hydroperoxide decomposer. This extends the useful life of the oil and the equipment being lubricated. In a preferred embodiment, the hydroperoxide decomposer is incorporated on a substrate immobilized within the lubrication system of an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: An improved process for the hydroconversion of coal, wherein coal is slurried in an organic solvent and subjected to pretreatment with carbon monoxide, followed by separation of a solvent-soluble phase comprising hydrocarbon material from the coal, and subsequently hydroconverting the extracted material in a hydroconversion reactor. The extracted material consists of a relatively hydrogen-rich material which is readily hydroconverted to valuable liquid products in high yield. The coal residue is relatively hydrogen deficient material which can be gasified to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide for the hydroconversion and pretreatment stages, respectively.

Abstract: A grease composition having impoved water resistance is disclosed. More specifically, the addition of a copolymer of ethylene and at least one other alpha-olefin monomer and an ethylene copolymer having an amine functionality to a base grease comprising a lubricating oil and a water insoluble thickener results in a grease composition which has excellent water resistance. In a preferred embodiment, polyisoprene is added to obtain a further improvement in water resistance.

Abstract: Highly crystalline stannosilicates are formed by reacting a tin salt with a source of silica and a hydroxide of a Group IA or Group IIA metal or an amine.

Abstract: An encapsulated breaker chemical composition used in an oil or gas stimulation operation which comprises: a breaker chemical; and a pinhole free coating of an ionically and covalently crosslinked neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polyer of about 2 to about 80 microns thick deposited onto the surface of the breaker chemical, wherein said polymer encapsulates the breaker chemical, wherein the polymer is permeable to the breaker chemical and the polymer is non-reactive to the breaker chemical.

Abstract: The present invention is predicated on the discovery that Mo(III) containing compounds will react with salts of a 1,1-dithioacid to form Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6. Accordingly, there is provided a method for preparing compounds of the formula Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6 wherein L is a 1,1-dithioacid ligand comprising:contacting a Mo(III) containing compound with the salt of a 1,1-dithioacid at temperatures and for a time sufficient to form the Mo.sub.4 S.sub.4 L.sub.6 compound. Preferably, the Mo(III) containing compound is dissolved in an organic solvent and the solution is heated at temperatures above about 25.degree. C. up to the boiling point of the solvent and, preferably, at temperatures in the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C.

Abstract: A grease composition having improved water resistance is disclosed. More specifically, the addition of an ethylene copolymer having an amine functionality to a base grease comprising a lubricating oil and a water insoluble thickener results in a grease composition which has enhanced water resistance relative to a grease containing an ethylene copolymer without amine functionality.

Abstract: Highly crystalline stannosilicates are formed by reacting a tin salt with a source of silica and a hydroxide of a Group IA or Group IIA metal or an amine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalytic process for hydroconverting heavy hydrocarbonaceous feedstocks to lower boiling products wherein a catalyst precursor concentrate or catalyst concentrate is first prepared in a heavy oil medium then fed to a hydroconversion zone which may also contain a supported hydrotreating catalyst. The hydroconversion zone may be operated in either slurry or ebullating bed mode.

Abstract: A lubricant-fuel mixture containing an amine salt and/or amide of a thiobenzoic acid derivative is effective in reducing the smoke emitted during operation of a two-cycle internal combustion engine. A preferred thiobenzoic acid derivative is 4-hydroxy-3,5-ditert-dibutyldithiobenzoate.

Abstract: Tin modified platinum-iridium catalysts provide high yields of C.sub.5 + liquid reformate in catalytic reforming, concurrent with high activity. In particular, the tin modified platinum-iridium catalysts are of unusually high selectivity, as contrasted with known iridium promoted platinum catalysts. The high selectivity is manifested in reforming a naphtha feed in a reactor charged to capacity with the catalyst, but particularly when used in the dehydrocyclization zone, or tail reactor of a series of reactors, while the lead reactors of the series contain a non tin-containing platinum catalyst, especially a platinum-iridium, or a platinum-rhenium catalyst. The tin modified platinum-iridium catalysts are also highly active, with only moderate loss in the high activity for which iridium stabilized platinum catalysts are known.