Abstract: A process for the preparation of iron-, potassium- and cerium-containing catalysts for the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons from the same spent catalysts (regeneration) by grinding and, if necessary, purifying the spent material, restoring the original activity by adjusting the composition and restoring the external shape comprises adding to the ground material an effective amount of potassium and such an amount of cerium that the total amount of cerium is greater than the amount originally present.

Abstract: An exhaust gas catalyst for reducing the pollutant release containing in the exhaust gas. The catalyst includes a primary-core support. The catalyst also includes a distributed-catalytically-active multi-combination catalyst structure formed on the primary core support. The multi-combination catalyst structure includes an outermost gas-contact combination which includes atoms of metals selected from platinum group atomically immersed in the micro-space between a plurality of crystalline structures of composite oxides of a plurality of catalytically active metals and intimately attached to and protected by the crystalline structures in a protective inner combination.

Abstract: In a process for isomerizing saturated C.sub.4- C.sub.10 hydrocarbons (preferably n-pentane) in the presence of a platinum/zeolite catalyst, wherein sulfur compounds are present in the feed as impurities and cause catalyst deactivating, at least one volatile chlorine compound (preferably tetrachloroethylene or carbon tetrachloride) is added to the feed in an amount sufficient to counteract the catalyst deactivation. A correlation between effective amounts of chloride additive(s) required to counteract the catalyst deactivating effect caused by specific sulfur compound(s) and a specific parameter of various sulfur compounds has been established. The water content in the isomerization feed is not to exceed about 60 ppm H.sub.2 O (based on the weight of the at least one feed hydrocarbons.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand represented by the formula ZA, wherein Z is a cyclopentadienyl-type group, wherein A is --YPR.sub.2, --YNR.sub.2, or --NR.sub.2, wherein Y is an alkylene group containing 1 to 24 carbon atoms, wherein each R is individually selected from alkyl groups containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms. Another aspect of the invention is to provide a metallocene represented by the formula ZAMX.sub.3, wherein Z and A are as described above, M is a Group IVB or VB transition metal, and X is a halide. Other aspects of the present invention include catalyst systems comprising the metallocenes and an organoaluminoxane, processes for preparing the above defined ligands, metallocenes and catalyst systems, and polymerization processes employing the catalyst systems.

Abstract: Homogeneous amorphous aluminum phosphate composition with a surface of 100 to 300 m.sup.2 /g and a pore volume in pores with diameters of less than 1000 nm of at least 1.0 cm.sup.3 /g, in which phosphorus and aluminum are present in a molar ratio in the range from 0.9:1 to 1:1 and which is characterized in that it is present in the form of microspherical particles with a particle size of 10 to 20 .mu.m and displays a bimodal pore-size distribution in the pore-diameter range of less than 1000 nm. Also described is a process for the production of the novel aluminum phosphate composition, which is suitable in particular as a cracking catalyst, as a catalyst support, especially for polymerization catalysts, as a flatting agent, as an adsorption agent and as a thickening agent.

Abstract: A method and system for cracking hydrocarbons and regeneration of the catalyst is described with particular emphasis directed to partially restoring the activity of the catalyst after an initial hydrocarbon conversion use by heat soaking the catalyst at an elevated temperature before use in a second hydrocarbon conversion zone.This case is a division of application Ser. No. 595,833, filed Jul. 14, 1975.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the skeletal isomerisation of n-olefins containing 4 to 20 carbon atoms, consisting in bringing a feedstock containing the olefins into contact with a catalyst prepared from an alumina-based compound which is treated with a polyoroanosiloxane then heat treated. The quantity of silica introduced is generally between 0.05% and 15% by weight.

Abstract: Heavy hydrocarbons are hydrotreated to increase content of components boiling below 1000.degree. F. by contact with Group VIII non-noble metal oxide and Group VI-B metal oxide on alumina having a Total Surface Area of 150-240 m.sup.2 /g, a Total Pore Volume, (TPV) of 0.7-0.98, and a Pore Diameter Distribution whereby .ltoreq.20% of the TPV is present as primary micropores of diameter .ltoreq.100 .ANG., at least about 34% of TPV is present as secondary micropores of diameter of about 100 .ANG.-200 .ANG., and about 26%-46% of the TPV is present as mesopores of diameter .gtoreq.200 .ANG..

Abstract: A metallic catalyst composition on an inert support, suitable in particular for hydrogenolysis reactions of higher polyhydric alcohols, characterized in that it comprises the following relative to 100 parts of the catalyst:a) 0.5 to 5 weight % ruthenium;b) 1 to 10 weight % of a metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum and rhodium; andc) 0.5 to 2.5 weight % copper,in which the copper content is lower than the content of the metal b).The catalyst is used in particular for producing lower polyhydric alcohols such as ethanediol, propylene glycol, butanediol and glycerol, by means of hydrogenolysis reaction of higher polyhydric alcohols.

Abstract: Personal treatment compositions including cleansing and/or cosmetic compositions are disclosed, the cleansing compositions, for example, comprising from about 0.001% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 6%, enduring perfume; from about 0.01% to about 95% surfactant system; and the balance carrier. The enduring perfume provides a lasting olfactory sensation thus minimizing the need to use large amounts. Preferred compositions are liquid and comprise water as a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is an azametallocene polymerization catalyst having the general formula ##STR1## where L is a ligand, or mixture of ligands, each having 4 to 30 carbon atoms and containing at least two fused rings, one of which is a pyrrolyl ring, Cp is a ligand containing a cyclopentadienyl group, B is a Lewis acid, Y is a halogen, alkoxy from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20, siloxy from C.sub.1 to C.sub.20, or mixtures thereof, M is titanium, zirconium, or mixtures thereof, m is 1 to 4, and n is 0 to 2, p is 0 to 2, q is 0 to 1, and m+n+q=4. The catalyst is useful in polymerizing unsaturated olefinic monomers such as ethylene.

Abstract: Cobalt catalysts whose catalytically active material comprises from 55 to 98 wt % of cobalt, from 0.2 to 15 wt % of phosphorus, from 0.2 to 15 wt % of manganese, and from 0.2 to 15 wt % of alkali metal, calculated as oxide, in which the catalyst material is calcined in a first step at final temperatures of from 550.degree. to 750.degree. C. and in a second step at final temperatures of from 800.degree. to 1000.degree. C., and a process for the hydrogenation of organic nitriles and/or imines, in which the novel cobalt catalyst is used.

Abstract: A metal alloy in which the highest individual metal concentration is nickel and which always includes at minimum 4% by weight aluminum is used as the substrate for catalysts for purifying exhaust gases. Chromium, iron, cobalt, molybdenum and titanium are among the other metals possible.

Abstract: Catalytically active ceramic monoliths coated with gamma alumina and impregnated with chromium, copper and nickel are used in catalytic converters for reduction of pollutants resulting from exhaust gases produced by internal combustion engines fueled with leaded gasoline.

Abstract: Method for simultaneous recovery of hydrogen and hydrogen isotopes from water and from hydrocarbons. A palladium membrane, when utilized in cooperation with a nickel catalyst in a reactor, has been found to drive reactions such as water gas shift, steam reforming and methane cracking to substantial completion by removing the product hydrogen from the reacting mixture. In addition, ultrapure hydrogen is produced, thereby eliminating the need for an additional processing step.

Abstract: Complexing reagents are provided which comprise Cu(I) carboxylates or Cu(I) sulfonates and high molecular weight olefins. The invention complexing reagents are useful for separating olefins from mixtures of olefins and paraffins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic detergent bars comprising 10-60% by wt. synthetic detergent surfactant; 10-60% of a water soluble structuring of water soluble structurant of MP between 40.degree. to 100.degree. C.; and 5-50% by wt. of a water-insoluble structurant of MP between 4.degree.--100.degree. C. Unexpectedly, applicants have found that addition of "true" water soluble starches yields processing and composition advantages.

Abstract: There is provided a method for selectivating a zeolite, such as ZSM-5 which may result in functionalization of the zeolite with at least one organosiliceous group of the formula, SiR.sub.n (OX).sub.4-n, where R is at least one hydrocarbyl group, n is 1 or 2 and X is Si or H. This selectivation method involves vapor phase treatment of a zeolite with an organosilicon compound having at least 2 silicon atoms. This organosilicon compound may be a silicone compound, such as hexamethyldisiloxane, or a silane compound such as hexamethyldisilane. This contacting may take place in the presence of hydrogen and an organic carrier. The functionalized zeolites may provide a catalyst which is both highly active and highly selective for converting aromatic hydrocarbons, especially alkylbenzene compounds, to products comprising the para-isomer of dialkylbenzenes. The disproportionation of toluene is an example of such a reaction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for providing an improved catalyst support comprising the steps of providing a dispersion of alumina in water, the dispersion maintained under acidic conditions; and adding a stabilizing agent to said dispersion, the stabilizing agent capable of stabilizing said dispersion and inhibiting gellation thereof, the stabilizing agent having the formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: A catalyst comprising catalytic material on a support, the catalytic material comprising platinum, and the support consisting essentially of at least one of zirconia, tin oxide and titania, which catalyst contains less than 400 ppm of chlorine atoms based on the weight of catalytic material plus support, is useful for reducing the content of nitrogen oxides in a flue gas containing them, oxygen and 5-3000 ppm by volume of sulphur dioxide by admixing ammonia with the flue gas and passing the mixture over the catalyst.