Abstract: A novel reaction chamber includes a gravity-packed bed formed of an attenuated support medium bearing solidified fused-solid whereby the bed is formed into a matrix which is particularly useful as a catalytic conversion chamber, a muffler, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped catalyst composed of finely divided particles of binary or ternary boride compounds having the general formula M.sub.x B.sub.y or M.sub.x B.sub.y R.sub.2 wherein x is an integer from 1-5; y is an integer from 1-2; z is an integer from 1-4; B is boron; M is an element selected from the groups II-A, III-B, IV-B, V-B, VI-B, VII-B, VIII, III-A, IV-A, and V-A of the Periodic Table, the rare earths, and the actinides; R is an element different from M selected from the same group of elements in the Periodic Table as M; the particles being bonded by 1 to 10% by weight of finely divided particles of preoxidized aluminum, zinc, or magnesium. The preferred catalyst materials are those boron-containing substances which are substantially insoluble in the reaction mixture containing the organic hydroperoxides olefins and products and which are bonded by heat treated aluminum particles having an oxide coating constituting from 5 to 10 percent of the particles.

Abstract: Alumina, derived as by-product of the Zeigler-catalyzed higher alcohol process, is converted to beta alumina trihydrate and alpha alumina trihydrate in controlled proportions and thence to the catalytic transition aluminas.

Abstract: A process for the alkylation of alkanes with olefins under alkylation conditions employing a regenerated catalyst having improved activity. The regenerated catalyst is prepared by contacting a deactivated chlorided alumina catalyst in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature between 400.degree. and 1200.degree. F., thereafter contacting said catalyst in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature between 700.degree. and 1200.degree. F. and subsequently rechloriding said catalyst at a temperature between 200.degree. and 800.degree. F.

Abstract: Alkylaromatic hydrocarbons are dealkylated with steam in the presence of catalyst (typically containing oxides of nickel, potassium, chromium, and aluminum) which has been hydrogen-treated at high temperature.

Abstract: A process for the alkylation of alkanes with olefins under alkylation conditions with a catalyst having improved long term activity and composed of alumina and chlorine. The improved catalyst is prepared by contacting a catalytically active chlorided alumina composite catalyst with vaporized aluminum chloride to add 2-15 wt. % of additional chlorine to said catalyst. In a preferred embodiment the active catalyst is heat treated in an oxidizing atmosphere prior to contacting with aluminum chloride.

Abstract: In accordance with certain of its aspects, this invention relates to a finely-divided, high surface area supported catalyst containing a metal of the platinum-palladium group and a metal of the iron group wherein each of said metals is substantially uniformly distributed throughout the body of said supported catalyst -- and to the use of this catalyst to prepare methane by the reaction of hydrogen and hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaped catalyst composed of finely divided particles of binary or ternary boride compounds having the general formula M.sub.x B.sub.y or M.sub.x B.sub.y R.sub.2 wherein x is an integer from 1-5; y is an integer from 1-2; z is an integer from 1-4; B is boron; M is an element selected from the groups II-A, III-B, IV-B, V-B, VI-B, VII-B, VIII, III-A, IV-A, and V-A of the Periodic Table, the rare earths, and the actinides; R is an element different from M selected from the same group of elements in the Periodic Table as M; the particles being bonded by 1 to 10% by weight of finely divided particles of preoxidized aluminum, zinc, or magnesium. The preferred catalyst materials are those boron-containing substances which are substantially insoluble in the reaction mixture containing the organic hydroperoxides olefins and products and which are bonded by heat treated aluminum particles having an oxide coating constituting from 5 to 10 percent of the particles.

Abstract: Alkylaromatic hydrocarbons are dealkylated with steam in the presence of catalyst (typically containing oxides of nickel, potassium, chromium, and aluminum) which has been hydrogen-treated at high temperature.

Abstract: A strong acid catalyzed alkylation process wherein an isoparaffin is alkylated with an alkylating agent such as olefin hydrocarbon and alkyl sulfates, in the liquid phase, at a superatmospheric pressure and a temperature in the range of from below zero to about 100.degree.F, employing a liquid catalyst consisting essentially of about 98.5 to about 88 weight percent of an acid selected from H.sub. 2 SO.sub.4, HFSO.sub.3, and mixtures thereof, about 0.5 to about 8 weight percent acid oils, about 0 to about 6 weight percent water, and having at least about 0.1 weight percent carbon dioxide dissolved therein.

Abstract: Methane containing gas is prepared by passing steam and a non-aromatic hydrocarbon into contact with activated metal screen catalyst, such as inconel metal, at about 700.degree.F-1100.degree.F and 300-800 psig.