Abstract: A process for the removal of large molecules from waste or process streams using an M41S material as an adsorbent. The process is useful for the removal of trace amounts of polynuclear aromatics from complex hydrocarbon mixtures in the vapor phase, such as reformate.

Abstract: There is provided a catalyst comprising a heteropoly acid, such as phosphotungstic acid, supported on a mesoporous crystalline material, such as M41S. A particular form of this M41S support is designated as MCM-41. There is also provided a method for preparing this catalyst by impregnating the heteropoly acid on the support. There is also provided a process for using this catalyst to catalyze acid catalyzed reactions, such as the isomerization of paraffins and the alkylation of aromatics.

Abstract: Relatively long chain alkyl aromatic compounds are prepared by alkylating an alkylatable aromatic compound with a relatively long chain alkylating agent under alkylation reaction conditions in the presence of catalyst comprising zeolite MCM-49.

Abstract: A material exhibiting third order nonlinear optic properties includes quantum size clusters of semiconducting guest material incorporated into the pores of M41S material in an arrangement to provide nonlinear optic properties.A material exhibiting second order nonlinear optic properties includes an organic guest material incorporated into the pores of M41S material so that a non-centrosymmetric structure is formed which will provide second harmonic generation when subjected to electromagnetic radiation of a selected frequency.

Abstract: A zeolite, its method of preparation and use is disclosed. The zeolite is characterized by a silica to alumina mole ratio greater than 12 and a Constraint Index of 1 to 12. The zeolite undergoes controlled alumina extraction by treatment with, e.g., strong mineral acid or chelating agent. Removal of aluminum increases the acid activity of the zeolite.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for modifying an aluminosilicate-containing inorganic solid having a predetermined ion exchange capacity and containing an extractable silica by contacting, in the absence of added organic nitrogen or organic phosphorous compound and added activating metal oxide, the porous solid with liquid water at a pH of at least 6, at a temperature of up to 370.degree. C. for about 1 to 100 hours, and recovering a crystalline solid having an ion exchange capacity greater than the starting inorganic solid.

Abstract: A novel crystalline silicate has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions using as diquaternary ammonium salts derived by reaction of diazabicyclo [2.2.2] octane with .alpha.,.omega.-dibromoalkanes.

Abstract: Octane and total yield improvement in catalytic cracking of petroleum fractions under cracking conditions can be obtained by adding to conventional cracking catalysts small amounts of an additive catalyst comprising a class of zeolites characterized by a silica to alumina mole ratio greater than 12 and a constraint index of 1 to 12 wherein the zeolite additive catalyst has a crystal size of between 0.2 to 10 microns.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with the crystallization of ZSM-5 zeolites and, more particularly, is concerned with the preparation of high silica ZSM-5 zeolites having a silica-to-alumina ratio of greater than 70, up to and approaching infinity, by control of the pH so as to obtain rod-shaped crystals.

Abstract: Layered silicate materials of high thermal stability and surface area which contain interspathic oxides such as silica as prepared by treating a layered silicate, with organic cation, to spread the layers apart. A compound such as tetraethylorthosilicate, capable of forming said oxide, is thereafter introduced between the layers. The resulting product is treated to form the oxide, e.g. by hydrolysis, to produce the layered silicate material. The resulting product may be employed as a catalyst material in the conversion of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparation of crystalline microporous silicoaluminophosphates. The process involves the incorporation of a silicate complexing agent, such as fluoride, into an aqueous reaction mixture.

Abstract: The acid activity of a high silica content crystalline zeolite that contains framework boron is increased by hydrolyzing a portion of the boron and compositing the crystals with a binder that contains alumina.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing a catalyst composition comprising a synthetic boron-containing crystalline material having the structure of zeolite ZSM-5, ZSM-11, ZSM-12, Beta or Nu-1.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of alkyl tert-alkyl ethers which comprises reacting a primary alcohol with an olefin having a double bond on a tertiary carbon atom in the presence of an acidic zeolite catalyst. Removal of any excess alcohol from the reaction product is accomplished by passing the reaction product through a bed of small pore zeolite.

Abstract: A method of preparing a highly siliceous porous crystalline material related to the zeolite ZSM-12 having a composition, in terms of mole ratios of oxides, after dehydration, as follows:(1.0.+-.0.4)M.sub.2 /.sub.n O.multidot.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 .multidot.(20-.infin.)SiO.sub.2,wherein M is at least one cation having a valence n, and characterized by an x-ray diffraction pattern whose values are set forth in Table 1 of the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing a synthetic porous crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite, characterized as zeolite ZSM-45. This crystalline material may have a silica to alumina molar ratio of at least 8. This synthetic zeolite is analogous, in some respects, to the naturally occurring zeolite, levynite. The ZSM-45 zeolite is prepared with a dimethyldiethylammonium directing agent. ZSM-45 exhibits a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for preparing a ZSM-12 crystalline zeolite wherein the organic template used in the synthesis has the formula: ##STR1## wherein n=4,5,6 or 10. The template, designated herein DABCO-C.sub.n -diquat, is obtained from a dihalide salt of the template or from a hydroxide thereof.

Abstract: In the process for activating high-silica zeolite catalyst with alumina activating agent wherein a crystalline zeolite catalyst having a silica:alumina ratio greater than 70 and a constraint index of 1 to 12 is contacted with the activating agent at elevated temperature, the improvement which comprises: hydrothermally treating an intimate mixture of zeolite catalyst and an effective amount of activating agent in contact with an aqueous liquid phase under reaction conditions to increase the cracking activity of the catalyst.The activated catalyst product may be produced by hydrothermal treatment of a composite mixture of zeolite and hydrated alumina binder material. The preferred zeolites are acid ZSM-5 type crystalline materials having a silica:alumina ratio of at least 2000:1.

Abstract: A method of preparing a zeolite ZSM-12 type crystal which comprises crystallizing substantially pure ZSM-12 from a silica and optimally alumina gel mixture in the presence of a methyltriethylammonium cation, and the ZSM-12 product produced thereby.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for reducing the pour point of oil feedstocks containing high levels of total nitrogen, e.g. shale oil or fractions thereof, wherein the same is contacted with a catalyst comprising a boron-containing crystalline material having the structure of zeolite ZSM-5 under conditions including elevated temperature and pressure.