Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing a catalyst comprising at least one metal M from the platinum group, tin, a phosphorus promoter, a halogenated compound, a porous support and at least one promoter X1 selected from the group constituted by gallium, indium, thallium, arsenic, antimony and bismuth. The promoter or promoters X1 and the phosphorus are introduced during one or more sub-steps a1) or a2), the sub-step a1) corresponding to synthesis of the precursor of the main oxide and sub-step a2) corresponding to shaping the support. The tin is introduced during at least one of sub-steps a1) and a2). The product is dried and calcined before depositing at least one metal M from the platinum group. The ensemble is then dried in a stream of neutral gas or a stream of gas containing oxygen, and then is dried. The invention also concerns the use of a catalyst obtained by said process in catalytic reforming or aromatics production reactions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a homogeneous bed of particles of a catalyst, said catalyst comprising at least one amorphous matrix, at least one noble metal, at least one additional metal M and at least one halogen, and in which, for a catalyst particle, CPt is the local concentration of noble metal Pt; CM is the local concentration of additional metal M; CX is the local concentration of halogen; said catalyst being in the form of a homogeneous bed of particles, in which across the diameter of the particle, at least 70% of the values CPt/CM or CPt/CX differ from the mean local ratio by at most 30%, and in which the mole ratio M/Pt in the catalyst is in the range 1.8 to 6.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing a catalyst comprising at least one metal M from the platinum group, tin, a phosphorus promoter, a halogenated compound, a porous support and at least one promoter X1 selected from the group constituted by gallium, indium, thallium, arsenic, antimony and bismuth. The promoter or promoters X1 and the phosphorus are introduced during one or more sub-steps a1) or a2), the sub-step a1) corresponding to synthesis of the precursor of the main oxide and sub-step a2) corresponding to shaping the support. The tin is introduced during at least one of sub-steps a1) and a2). The product is dried and calcined before depositing at least one metal M from the platinum group. The ensemble is then dried in a stream of neutral gas or a stream of gas containing oxygen, and then is dried. The invention also concerns the use of a catalyst obtained by said process in catalytic reforming or aromatics production reactions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing a catalyst comprising at least one metal from group VIII, rhenium or iridium and a sulphur-containing support, said catalyst having a sodium content which is strictly less than 50 ppm by weight and a sulphur content in the range 1500 to 3000 ppm by weight. The invention also concerns the use of said catalyst in a catalytic reforming reaction.

Abstract: The invention concerns a regenerative reforming process in 3 or 4 reforming reactors, wherein: for 3 reactors, the catalyst distribution between the 3 reactors is such that in the range 30% to 36% by weight of catalyst is present in each of the 3 reactors; for 4 reactors: the catalyst distribution between the 4 reactors is such that in the range 22% to 28% by weight of catalyst is present in each of the 4 reactors.

Abstract: The invention concerns a homogeneous bed of particles of a catalyst, said catalyst comprising at least one amorphous matrix, at least one noble metal, at least one additional metal M and at least one halogen, and in which, for a catalyst particle,

Abstract: A process for isomerising a feed comprising normal paraffins containing 5 to 8 carbon atoms per molecule as a major portion in the presence of hydrogen is characterized in that the sum of the amounts of normal paraffins containing 7 and 8 carbon atoms per molecule contained in the feed is in the range 2% to 90% by weight with respect to the feed, and in that said feed is treated in at least one reaction zone containing at least one catalyst in a fixed bed, said catalyst comprising a support, at least one halogen and at least one group VIII metal, the reaction being carried out at a temperature in the range 30° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: For transforming hydrocarbons into aromatic compounds, the reaction is conducted on a homogeneous bed of catalyst particles, said catalyst comprising at least one amorphous matrix, at least one noble metal, at least two additional metals M1 and M2 and at least one halogen, and in which, for a catalyst particle, Cpt is the local concentration of platinum; CM1 is the local concentration of additional metal M1; CM2 is the local concentration of additional metal M2; in which the standard deviation of the distribution of the local ratios of the concentrations of the additional metals, CM1/CM2, measured along the particle diameter, is better than 25% relative.

Abstract: A process for the catalytic conversion of hydrocarbons, in particular for the oligomerization of olefins wherein the catalyst comprises a zeolite which is at least partially in its acid form. The zeolite is a NU-86 zeolite comprising silicon and at least one element T selected from the group formed by aluminum, iron, gallium and boron, preferably aluminum, characterized in that element T has been extracted from the framework, and in that it has a global Si/T atomic ratio of more than about 20. Element T is extracted from the zeolitic framework (or network) by means of at least one heat treatment, optionally carried out in the presence of steam, followed by at least one acid attack using at least one solution of a mineral or organic acid, or by direct acid attack.

Abstract: A process for isomerising a feed comprising normal paraffins containing 5 to 8 carbon atoms per molecule as a major portion in the presence of hydrogen is characterized in that the sum of the amounts of normal paraffins containing 7 and 8 carbon atoms per molecule contained in the feed is in the range 2% to 90% by weight with respect to the feed, and in that said feed is treated in at least one reaction zone containing at least one catalyst in a fixed bed, said catalyst comprising a support, at least one halogen and at least one group VIII metal, the reaction being carried out at a temperature in the range 30° C. to 150° C.

Abstract: The invention concerns a catalyst containing at least one halogen, at least one metal from group VIII and a formed support comprising gamma alumina and optionally eta alumina, the catalyst being characterized in that the smallest average dimension of said support is in the range 0.8 mm to 2 mm and in that the halogen content is in the range 4.5% to 15% by weight. The invention also concerns the preparation of said catalyst, preferably with chlorination (in the case where the halogen is chlorine) in the presence of CCl4 or CHCl3. The invention also concerns the use of the catalyst for the isomerisation of normal C4-C6 paraffins.

Abstract: The invention concerns a NU-86 zeolite comprising silicon and at least one element T selected from the group formed by aluminium, iron, gallium and boron, preferably aluminium, characterized in that element T has been extracted from the framework, and in that it has a global Si/T atomic ratio of more than about 20. Element T is extracted from the zeolitic framework (or network) by means of at least one heat treatment, optionally carried out in the presence of steam, followed by at least one acid attack using at least one solution of a mineral or organic acid, or by direct acid attack. The invention also concerns a catalyst comprising the zeolite which is at least partially in its acid form, and the use of the catalyst for the conversion of hydrocarbons, in particular for the oligomerization of olefins.

Abstract: The invention concerns a catalyst composed of at least one halogen, at least one metal from group VIII and a formed support of gamma alumina and optionally eta alumina, the catalyst being characterized in that the smallest average dimension of said support is in the range 0.8 mm to 2 mm and in that the halogen content is in the range 4.5% to 15% by weight. The invention also concerns the preparation of said catalyst, preferably with chlorination (in the case where the halogen is chlorine) in the presence of CCl.sub.4 or CHCl.sub.3. The invention also concerns the use of the catalyst for the isomerisation of normal C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 paraffins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a catalyst comprising a Y zeolite with a faujasite structure combined with a NU-86 zeolite which is dealuminated and at least partially in its acid form and a matrix which is normally amorphous or of low crystallinity in a process for catalytic cracking of petroleum feeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a catalyst comprising an IM-5 zeolite which has optionally been dealuminated and is at least partially in its acid form and a matrix which is normally amorphous or of low crystallinity, and optionally a Y zeolite with a faujasite structure, in a process for catalytic cracking of petroleum feeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dealuminated IM-5 zeolite and to any catalyst comprising that zeolite which is at least partially in its acid form. The invention also relates to the preparation of the catalyst and to the catalyst. Finally, the invention relates to the use of the zeolite in a hydrocarbon conversion process.

Abstract: A process for preparing aluminophosphate compounds (and substituted derivatives) of the structural type VFI. This preparation process is characterized in that the speed of increase in temperature of the reaction mixture is greater than 250.degree. C./hour, the total time of heating of the reaction mixture, including the rise in temperature and the plateau heating, being less than one hour. The temperature of the plateau heating is between 100.degree. and 200.degree. C.The synthetic compounds in accordance with the invention possess(a) a general formula approximating to the following:1 Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 0.75-1.25 P.sub.2 O.sub.5 0-0.5 XO.sub.n/2 0-0.05 R y H.sub.2 OwhereX represents a heteroatom chosen from the group consisting of silicon, cobalt, magnesium and zinc;n is the degree of oxidation of the heteroatom X;y, the number of water molecules contained in the said compound, is greater than 0.