Abstract: A monolithic, structured catalyst for the preparation of aldehydes. Alcohol is converted to a corresponding aldehyde by partial oxidation of the alcohol using the catalyst which includes an active catalytic material and a monolithic, inert carrier for the same. The active material includes oxides of molybdenum and oxides of chromium, vanadium, aluminum, iron, tungsten, manganese and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Method for making catalysts for gas phase oxidation reactions by admixing a catalytically active material comprising oxides of molybdenum, phosphorus, and vanadium with combustible natural or synthetic fibers, or with carbon fibers, forming shaped bodies from the mixture, and then calcining said shaped bodies at 100.degree. C. to 380.degree. C. in oxygen, whereby said fibers are burned out to leave channels in said shaped bodies; catalysts made by such methods; and methods for gas phase oxidation reactions using such catalysts.

Abstract: A solid catalyst for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide in gas currents containing oxygen, which catalyst includes vanadium oxide and alkali metal oxides, alkali metal sulfates or mixtures thereof, as an active substance, silicon, aluminum, or mixtures thereof, in oxide form, for surface area enlargement, and titanium dioxide in anatase form, rutile form, or mixtures thereof, as a carrier material and a ceramic binder. The metals in these finely sintered components which impart discrete functions are present in certain atomic ratios. The fine sintering takes place according to a production method especially by means of differentiated conditions of drying, calcining and sintering. One use for the invention is the desulfurization of waste gases from combustion processes and industrial plants.

Abstract: The backwash type particulate filter according to the present invention is constituted by a gas permeable ceramic filter with a plurality of bores, the one ends of which open to gas inlet ports and the other ends of which open to gas outlet ports and the inner surfaces of the bores being used for filtration surfaces, and a NOx catalyst carried on the outer surface of the ceramic filter. Accordingly, the NOx catalyst is isolated from the influence of heat caused by burning the soot in the exhaust gas from a diesel engine collected on the filtration surfaces, thereby maintaining its catalytic function for a long time. The soot in the exhaust gas is effectively removed with the ceramic filter and the hazardous gas components in the exhaust gas with the NOx catalyst, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of making a catalyst containing vanadium antimony and tin in the oxide state which comprises making an aqueous slurry of a mixture of source batch materials comprising compounds of the elements to be included in the final catalyst followed by drying and heat calcining the mixture to an active catalyst, using as the source batch material for tin a stannous salt of a C.sub.1 to C.sub.18 acyclic, monocarboxylic acid containing no ethylenic or acetylenic carbon-to-carbon unsaturation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a deodorizing method for removing malodorant components by oxidative destruction with ozone in the presence of a catalyst comprising a first component, which is a metal oxide, and a second component which is at least one member selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, silver oxide, silica and gold, or a catalyst comprising manganese dioxide and clay.Also, the present invention provides a deodorizing catalyst having its active components carried in a layer, having a thickness of 10 to 200 .mu.m, on the carrier, thereby stably removing malodorant components at a high rate, even when the reaction conditions are changed.

Abstract: New catalyst compositions comprise sulfated and calcined mixtures of (1) a support comprising an oxide or hydroxide of a Group IV-A element, (2) an oxide or hydroxide of a Group VI, VII or VIII metal, (3) an oxide or hydroxide of a Group I-B, II-B, III-A, III-B, IV-B, V-A or VI-A metal and (4) a metal of the Lanthanide Series of the Periodic Table. A process for alkylation of acyclic saturated compounds with acyclic unsaturated compounds utilizing such catalyst compositions.

Abstract: New catalyst compositions comprise sulfated and calcined mixtures of (1) a support comprising an oxide or hydroxide of a Group IV-A element, (2) an oxide or hydroxide of molybdenum, and (3) an oxide or hydroxide of a Group I-B, II-B, III-A, III-B, IV-B, V-A or VI-A metal other than molybdenum or a metal of the Lanthanide Series of the Periodic Table. A process for alkylation of acyclic saturated compounds with acyclic unsaturated compounds utilizing such catalyst compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a catalyst for conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons, discloses the steps of forming a mixture of a manganese aqueous solution and an oxidative agent aqueous solution in an inorganic oxide support material; varying a pH value of the mixture between acidic and basic values to obtain a precipitate of manganese oxide; drying the manganese oxide precipitate; impregnating the dried manganese oxide precipitate with a promoter to obtain an impregnated solid; drying the impregnated solid; and calcining the impregnated solid until a surface atomic ratio of promoter to manganese is at least 5. The catalyst so acquired may be contacted with a methane gas to obtain stable conversion values over extended reaction times.

Abstract: A catalyst composition includes a carrier on which is disposed a catalytic material which may optionally be provided in discrete first and second coats. The catalyst material contains, e.g., in the first coat, a refractory inorganic oxide first support having a catalytically effective amount of platinum dispersed thereon. The catalyst material also contains, e.g., in the second coat, a stabilized alumina second support having a catalytically effective amount of a second platinum catalyst dispersed thereon, and a third catalyst component which contains a zirconia-stabilized third support, e.g., alumina, having dispersed thereon catalytically effective amounts of rhodium and palladium. A method of treating internal combustion engine exhaust gases with the catalyst composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to electroless nickel plating of metals which are normally noncatalytic for electroless nickel initiation. It is especially useful in the electronics industry, including production of electroless nickel/electroless gold tabs or surface mount pads on printed circuit boards, and for use in electroless nickel plating over copper for radiofrequency interference shielding. More particularly, it comprises alkali halide salt solutions of a palladium salt with another Group VIII precious metal salt in an inorganic acid solution for effectively and completely catalyzing the initiation of electroless nickel plating on copper substrates.

Abstract: A shampoo composition is disclosed. The composition comprises an amidoamine-type amphoteric surface active agent, a specific type of modified silicone polymeric compound, and a specific type of polymer. It gives an excellent soft and smooth feeling during washing and rinsing, a superb natural hair-set effect without oily stickiness and roughness, and easy passage of comb through the hair. It is also mild to the skin, the mucous of the eyes, and the like.

Abstract: Olefins such as propylene and isobutylene are converted to the corresponding unsaturated nitriles, acrylonitrile, and methacrylonitrile, respectively, by reacting a mixture of the olefin, ammonia, and molecular oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst containing the oxides of bismuth, molybdenum, iron, nickel and magnesium, at least one element selected from the group comprising potassium and cesium, and optionally one element selected from the group comprising cobalt, phosphorus, manganese, tellurium, sodium, cerium, chromium, antimony and tungsten wherein the sum of cesium and potassium is at least 0.1 to 0.4.

Abstract: A washcoated substrate and method for producing the washcoat on the substrate are disclosed which comprises forming a slurry comprising at least one ionizable compound of A, where A is selected from barium, strontium, and combinations thereof, and A is in an amount sufficient to yield AO in an amount of about 0.2-20% by weight of the washcoat, an aluminum oxide yielding species, and a medium wherein at least a portion of the ionizable compound ionizes to form ions of A, contacting the slurry with a substrate to form a green coating containing A and the aluminum oxide yielding species thereon, and heat treating the resulting green-coated substrate at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a washcoat consisting essentially of AO-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 on the substrate, wherein A is homogeneously distributed throughout the Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, the washcoat having a specific surface area, as measured by the N.sub.2 BET method, of at least about 50 m.sup.

Abstract: A catalyst for decomposing ozone comprising a carrier and a catalytic active substance having ozone resolvability carried thereon in a thickness of 10 to 200 .mu.m. Consequently, ozone can efficiently be removed. The invention also includes the catalytic active substance or ozone adsorption substance which is contained in the carrier, such that the combination of the carrier and its contained material has ozone resolvability or ozone adsorbing ability in itself. Accordingly, the combination of these two features allows the thickness of the catalytic active substance carried on a carrier surface to be reduced to the range from 5 to 100 .mu.m. Thus, improved productivity, durability of the catalyst and ozone removing efficiency are provided.

Abstract: A process for converting synthesis gas to paraffin wax by conversion over a partially sulfided rhenium-aluminum borate catalyst containing an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound is disclosed. The inventive process and catalyst provide highly efficient and selective conversion of synthesis gas to paraffin wax.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher detergent composition having improved anti-filming properties is formulated as a linear viscoelastic, pseudoplastic, gel-like aqueous product of exceptionally good physical stability, low bottle residue, low cup leakage, and improved cleaning performance, Linear viscoelasticity and pseudoplastic behavior is attributed by incorporation of cross-linked high molecular weight polyacrylic acid type thickener. Potassium to sodium weight ratios of at least 1/2 minimize amount of undissolved solid particles to further contribute to stability and pourability. Control of incorporated air bubbles functions to provide the product with a bulk density of about 1.26 to 1.40 g/cc which roughly corresponds to the density of the liquid phase. Stearic acid or other fatty acid or salt further improve physical stability.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst, a carrier of heat-resistant alloy steel containing aluminum is initially prepared as a metallic carrier. A first alumina slurry containing fine particles of hydrated alumina and water is then coated on the surface of the metallic carrier and is in turn dried and calcined so that a first alumina layer may be formed on the surface of the metallic carrier. Thereafter, a second alumina slurry containing gamma-alumina particles, hydrated alumina and water is coated on the surface of the first alumina layer and is in turn dried and calcined so that a second alumina layer may be formed on the surface of the first alumina layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrocatalyst which comprises an inorganic support and a ternary alloy essentially consisting of platinum-palladium-ruthenium supported on the support. The electrocatalyst possesses excellent anti-poisoning against carbon monoxide.

Abstract: The exhaust gas cleaner comprising a heat-resistant, porous body and a catalyst supported by the body for cleaning an exhaust gas containing substantially no fine carbonaceous particles, which is equivalent to an oxidizing atmosphere, the catalyst consisting essentially of (a) one or more alkali metal elements; (b) one or more transition metal elements in Group IB; Group IIB, Group VB, Group VIB, Group VIIB and Group VIII of the Periodic Table (excluding platinum-group elements), and Sn; and (c) one or more rare earth elements. The second catalyst consisting essentially of at least one platinum-group element, may be supported by the heat-resistant, porous body.