Abstract: Improved distribution of the tin component of a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst also containing a Group VIII noble metal and halogen on a carrier is obtained by impregnation of the carrier with a solution of an acid amide or derivatives thereof and a soluble tin compound.

Abstract: Process for removing nitrogen oxides from gaseous mixtures comprising the same. Ammonia in an amount excessive over the stoichiometric amount necessary for reducing the nitrogen oxides is introduced into a reaction zone containing a catalyst. Then, ammonia in a minimum amount necessary for reduction of the nitrogen oxides is introduced into the reaction zone.

Abstract: Spherical polyolefin (or modified polyolefin) powders having high bulk density, narrow particle size distribution and good powder flowability are prepared by cooling a polyolefin solution comprising a solvent and nonsolvent for the polyolefin and containing a small amount of an inorganic compound and, if desired, water. The polyolefin powders are suitable for powder coating. Suitable solvents are hydrocarbons, such as hexane, heptane, etc., and a mixture of hydrocarbon and nonsolvent for polyolefin such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, etc. The ratio of a hydrocarbon/nonsolvent is 95/5 - 30/70, preferably 90/10 - 50/50. Suitable inorganic compounds are phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, sulfurous acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, inorganic salts thereof, etc. and the most preferable inorganic compound is phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Improved distribution of the tin component of a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst also containing a Group VIII noble metal and halogen on a refractory carrier is obtained by impregnation of the carrier with a solution comprising an organic solvent containing a hydrogen halide and a soluble compound of tin.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst comprising a composite of a refractory support, or carrier, a Group VIII noble metal component, particularly platinum, a tin component, and a halogen component. Suitably, the catalyst composite can also contain a third metal component, or yet additional components. In the preparation of such catalyst, the tin is added from a solution of a soluble compound of tin comprised of an organo thionyl compound, or organic compound containing a thionyl group, whereby the tin component is uniformly dispersed from the surface into the inner part of a catalyst. Such catalyst is found useful in hydrocarbon conversion reactions, particularly reforming (hydroforming). A naphtha or straight run gasoline can be contacted with such catalyst at reforming conditions in the presence of hydrogen to improve the octane quality of a naphtha or gasoline.

Abstract: Nitrogen oxides are removed from gas mixtures containing nitrogen oxides and oxygen by adding a reducing agent that is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 olefin or an aromatic hydrocarbon such as benzene or toluene, preferably butene-1, and contacting the mixture at 200.degree. to 450.degree. C with a catalyst comprising iridium or a compound thereof supported on a refractory carrier, preferably alumina.

Abstract: The adhesive strength of a metallic layer prepared by vacuum metallizing on an unsaturated carboxylic acid modified polyolefin article is substantially increased by heating below the melting point of the polyolefin after the metallization. Preferable heating temperature is 92.degree.-157.degree. C. for polypropylene and heating time is 10 sec. - 1 hour. An aluminum layer obtained by this invention has remaining ratio of 100% after cross cut test.

Abstract: A hydro-refining catalyst comprising at least one hydrogenation metal component supported on an alumina or alumina-containing carrier containing from about 5 to about 25 wt. % silica, said catalyst having a specific surface area in the range of from about 250 to about 300 m.sup.2 /g and a pore volume distribution characterized in that (1) the volume of pores having a diameter of 60 to 150 A is at least about 80% of the volume of pores having a diameter of 0 to 150 A, (2) the volume of pores having a diameter of 150 to 300 A is less than about 20% of the volume of pores of 0 to 300 A, (3) the volume of pores having a diameter of 150 to 2,000 A is less than about 0.01 ml/g, (4) the volume of pores having a diameter of 0 to 600 A is in the range of from about 0.45 to about 0.60 ml/g. The catalyst is used in the hydro-refining of heavy hydrocarbon oils containing sulfur, nitrogen and metal contaminants.

Abstract: A novel catalytic composition is described, useful for treating olefins or alcohols with carbon monoxide in the preparation of carboxylic acids comprising a solution containing copper carbonyl and a hydrated boron fluoride which optionally may contain a mineral acid such as sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid or hydrogen fluoride. The copper carbonyl functions as a co-catalyst for the hydrated boron trifluoride to enhance selectivity. The catalysts are especially suited for the preparation of neo acids.

Abstract: A one-step process is described for preparing carbonyl compounds by the oxidation of an olefin with oxygen in the presence of steam. A novel catalyst is used which is prepared by incorporating palladium and/or a palladium compound and copper chloride in a carrier comprising silica, alumina, or a mixture or complex oxide thereof, and calcining at a temperature in the range of 200.degree.-400.degree. C. One or more compounds of the group of silver, cerium and vanadium may optionally be included in the catalyst composition. Exemplary of the application of the method is the gas phase oxidation of butene to methyl ethyl ketone whereby high selectivity to desired product is obtained.

Abstract: The invention comprises an oil-soluble ashless detergent dispersant consisting of a reaction product obtained by reacting (a) an alkenyl dibasic acid or its anhydride (the alkenyl group having at least 40 carbon atoms) with (b) an alcohol of the hindered type and then reacting the so obtained intermediate with (c) an amine or its derivative or analogue [the sum of moles of primary and secondary amino groups of (c) not exceeding the sum of moles of the ester linkage formed by the reaction between (a) and (b)], or consisting of a borated or phosphosulfided product obtained by reacting the above reaction product with boric acid (or its anhydride) or phosphorus pentasulfide.

Abstract: The invention comprises an ashless additive (I) of the formula: ##EQU1## in which Z is oxygen or nitrogen.R is alkyl or alkenyl of more than 40 carbon atoms, inclusive,R' is --(R"'OH).sub.2 when Z is nitrogen or --(R"'O).sub.m H when Z is oxygen,R" is --R"'NH(R"'OH) or --(R"'O).sub.m H or mixtures thereof,R"' is an alkylene group of 2 -- 3 carbon atoms,m is 5 to 20;Or (II) the corresponding boric acid esters;Or (III) the corresponding boric acid ester of the reaction product of polyalkenylsuccinic anhydride and a N,N,N'-tris (polyoxyalkylene) alkylalkylenediamine;For use in lubricating oils, to methods for preparing the additives, and to lubricating compositions containing the additives.

Abstract: A process for producing lubricating oils of enhanced photostability by hydrogenating a lubricating oil fraction of a hydrocrackate in the presence of a palladium catalyst supported on a silica-containing refractory inorganic oxide carrier in which the silica content is less than 40 weight %.

Abstract: The invention comprises an oil-soluble ashless detergent dispersant consisting of a reaction product obtained by reacting (a) an alkenyl dibasic acid or its anhydride (the alkenyl group having at least 40 carbon atoms) with (b) an alcohol of the hindered type and then reacting the so obtained intermediate with (c) an amine or its derivative or analogue [the sum of moles of primary and secondary amino groups of (c) not exceeding the sum of moles of the ester linkage formed by the reaction between (a) and (b)], or consisting of a borated or phosphosulfided product obtained by reacting the above reaction product with boric acid (or its anhydride) or phosphorus pentasulfide.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing vicinal dialkoxyalkanes by reacting a vicinal dihaloalkane with an alkanol in the presence of a hydrogen halide absorbing agent which is substantially insoluble in the alkanol.

Abstract: An ashless detergent dispersant for hydrocarbon oils which comprises a mixture of ester-amide-imide compounds obtained by reacting (A) one mole of an alkenyl dibasic acid or alkenyl dibasic acid anhydride having at least 40 carbon atoms in the alkenyl moiety, with (B) 0.05 to 0.65 mole of an alkanolamine of formulaHN(R'OH).sub.2wherein R' is an alkylene group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and then reacting that resulting intermediate product, with (C) 0.1 to 0.5 mole, per mole of the alkenyl dibasic acid or alkenyl dibasic acid anhydride moiety of said intermediate product, of a member selected from the group consisting of amines of the formulae ##EQU1## wherein R" is an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and n is a number of from 1 to 6.