Abstract: A process for cracking high metals content feedstocks which comprises contacting said feedstocks under catalytic cracking conditions with a novel catalytic cracking composition comprising a solid cracking catalyst and an alumina diluent.

Abstract: A novel catalyst composition comprising a solid cracking catalyst and a diluent containing substantially catalytically inactive crystalline aluminosilicate.

Abstract: A process for the production of tetra- and trialkylsilanes which comprises reacting(A) an alkylchlorosilane having the formulaR.sub.x SiCl.sub.(4-x)wherein R is an alkyl radical containing from one to three carbon atoms per molecule and x is an integer from 0 to 3, with(B) a trialkylaluminum compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and represent alkyl radicals containing from 6 to 20 carbon atoms per molecule, in a reaction zone, said reaction being conducted under hydrosilylation conditions. Selectivity to tetra- or trialkylsilanes, respectively, is controlled by the addition of particular alkaline metal salts to the reaction zone.

Abstract: Synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen is converted to a liquid hydrocarbon by contacting the synthesis gas under conversion conditions with a supported cobalt-ruthenium catalyst in which the cobalt to ruthenium molar ratio is greater than about 200:1. The catalyst is preferably prepared by using a non-aqueous impregnation solution and using an activation procedure involving reduction, oxidation and reduction.

Abstract: Tetraalkylsilane compounds are produced by contacting an admixture comprising(A) at least one alkylsilane selected from the group consisting of(i) a monoalkylsilane having the formulaR--Si--H.sub.3,(ii) a dialkylsilane having the formulaR--SiH.sub.2 --R.sub.1,(iii) a trialkylsilane having the formulaR--SiH--(R.sub.1).sub.2,and mixtures thereof, wherein R and R.sub.1 each represent an alkyl radical of from one to 20 carbon atoms per molecule, and(B) at least one alpha olefin containing from two to about 20 carbon atoms per molecule, under an inert atmosphere with an oxygenated, platinum-containing catalyst in which the platinum catalyst is selected from the group consisting of (i) a platinum catalyst having a basicity substantially equal to or less than that provided by a platinum-containing catalyst having a triphenylphosphine ligand, or (ii) a heterogeneous platinum-containing catalyst, under hydrosilylation conditions.

Abstract: The silahydrocarbon product containing at least 75 weight percent of saturated silahydrocarbons with the remainder being unsaturated silahydrocarbons is produced by a process in which admixture comprising(A) at least one alpha-olefin containing from 2 to about 20 carbon atoms per molecule, and(B) at least one alkylsilane selected from the group consisting of(i) a dialkylsilane having the formulaR--SiH.sub.2 --R.sub.1(ii) a trialkylsilane having the formula ##STR1## and (iii) mixtures thereof,wherein R and R.sub.1, the same or different, each represent an alkyl radical of from one to 20 carbon atoms per molecule with a catalyst comprising a homogeneous rhodium-containing catalyst or a heterogeneous rhodium-containing catalyst in a halogen-free inert solvent, under hydrosilylation reaction conditions to produce a mixture containing saturated and unsaturated silane hydrocarbons useful as lubricants.

Abstract: A process for the liquefaction of coal wherein raw feed coal is dissolved in recycle solvent with a slurry containing recycle coal minerals in the presence of added hydrogen at elevated temperature and pressure. The highest boiling distillable dissolved liquid fraction is obtained from a vacuum distillation zone and is entirely recycled to extinction. Lower boiling distillable dissolved liquid is removed in vapor phase from the dissolver zone and passed without purification and essentially without reduction in pressure to a catalytic hydrogenation zone where it is converted to an essentially colorless liquid product boiling in the transportation fuel range.

Abstract: A novel ether solution of dinitrobenzophenone and a process for preparing an ether solution of diaminobenzophenone therefrom which comprises subjecting a dinitrobenzophenone dissolved in said ether solvent to hydrogenation in contact with a continuous nickel catalyst to obtain said solution of diaminobenzophenone dissolved in said ether solvent. In a specific embodiment said nickel catalyst is mounted on an inert support. In a still further embodiment, said diaminobenzophenone dissolved in said ether solvent, after removal of water therefrom, is reacted with an aromatic dianhydride to obtain a polyamic acid solution. The polyamic acid solution can be heated at a temperature above 100.degree. C. to drive off water of cyclization and thereby obtain the corresponding polyimide resin.

Abstract: In a system for displaying geophysical information on a video screen, data representative of spaced subsurface strata are stored in a computer memory. The data are extracted, plane by plane, and data bytes representative of the planes are stored in pairs in memories in an image processor. The data representative of one plane is displayed and recorded on a medium such as video tape. An image is then formed using a large fraction of the value of the data representative of one plane and a smaller fraction of the data representative of the next plane, and that image is stored. Successive images are formed using decreasing fractional amounts of the data representative of the first plane and increasing fractional amounts of the data in the next plane. Each image is stored and displayed, the display presenting a sequence of images which appear to merge or dissolve smoothly from one to the next. The process is repeated through all stored strata.

Abstract: Heavy or refractory oils are hydroprocessed in the presence of added water and added hydrogen sulfide with or without a slurry catalyst comprising molybdenum sulfide. The water and hydrogen sulfide may originate from the catalyst preparation procedure.

Abstract: A process for preparing novel catalysts of increased activity, which comprises mixing alumina with (1) at least one metal compound and (2) an aqueous solution containing at least one dissolved compound therein that imparts to said aqueous solution a pH below 6.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing nickel ylides which are themselves novel compounds defined by the following Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons containing vanadium are converted to lower boiling fractions employing a zeolitic cracking catalyst containing a significant concentration of a calcium-containing additive as a vanadium passivating agent.

Abstract: Porous cellulosic fiberboard having a density of at least about 16.0 pounds per cubic foot is impregnated with a hydrocarbon wax having a conjealing point of at least 135.degree. F. The resulting combination contains less wax and has a longer burn time than lower density cellulosic fiberboard impregnated with a lower congealing point wax.

Abstract: There are provided novel sulfonated Group Va ylides defined by the following Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Synthesis gas conversion catalyst prepared from synthetic layered aluminosilicate having a montmorillonite-type structure and containing cobalt substituted in the crystal lattice are activated for the conversion of synthesis gas by a sequential reduction, oxidation and reduction treatment. A Group VIII noble metal such as ruthenium can be impregnated on the catalyst prior to the final reduction stage. The catalyst is used in the production of liquid hydrocarbons from synthesis gas.

Abstract: A catalyst useful in the conversion of synthesis gas to diesel fuel in a fluidized bed is prepared by contacting finely divided alumina with an aqueous impregnation solution of a cobalt salt, drying the impregnated support and thereafter contacting the support with a nonaqueous, organic impregnation solution of salts of ruthenium and a Group IIIB or IVB metal.

Abstract: A process for converting synthesis gas to liquid hydrocarbons using a catalyst prepared from synthetic layered aluminosilicate having a montmorillonite-type structure and containing cobalt substituted in the crystal lattice and activated for the conversion by a sequential reduction, oxidation and reduction treatment.

Abstract: A process for preparing novel catalysts of increased activity which comprises (1) mixing alumina with at least a Group IVB metal compound and a molybdenum compound and an aqueous solution containing at least one dissolved compound therein that imparts to said aqueous solution a pH below 6 and (2) thereafter adding to the resulting product at least one metal compound not previously added thereto.

Abstract: A process for preparing novel catalysts of increased activity which comprises (1) mixing alumina with at least one metal compound selected from the group consisting of Group IVB metal compounds and compounds of vanadium, chromium, manganese, tungsten, nickel and cobalt and an aqueous solution containing at least one dissolved compound therein that imparts to said aqueous solution a pH below 6 and (2) thereafter adding to the resulting product at least one metal compound not previously added thereto.