Abstract: Silicone resin having the general formula where R1 are identical or independently different monovalent hydrocarbon radicals or —OH and R2 are identical or independently different monovalent organofunctional hydrocarbon radicals, olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals or a hydrogen radical. Where R2 is bonded to the silicon atom via a carbon atom and R2 is a hydrogen radical that is bonded to the silicon atom directly. Where c is 0 or 1, (Ic) present in not less than 5 mol %, (Ia) present in not less than 20 mol %, (Ib) present in not more than 20 mol %, (Id) present in not more than 20 mol %. Not less than 1 mol % of units (Ic) contain a radical R2 that is a hydrogen radical and not less than 1 mol % of (Ic) contain radicals R2 that is an olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon radical and includes pulverulent and fibrous fillers.

Abstract: A platinum-catalyzed composition along with a process for producing the same and a shaped body or products made from the same. The platinum-catalyzed composition is crosslinkable by a hydrosilylation reaction. The composition includes strong acids (S) having a pKa of <2.5 is less than 0.3 ppm by weight The platinum catalysts are those having the formula R13Pt{CpR25} wherein Cp is the cyclopentadienyl radical and R1 may be identical or different and is a monovalent, optionally substituted, aliphatically saturated hydrocarbon radical. R2 may be identical or different and is a hydrogen atom, SiC-bonded silyl radical or a monovalent, optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical.

Abstract: A zeolite based catalyst for activation and conversion of methane. A zeolite support includes a transition metal (Mo, Cr or W) sulfide disposed within the micropores of the zeolite. The catalyst allows activation and conversion of methane to C.sub.2 + hydrocarbons in a reducing atmosphere, thereby avoiding formation of oxides of carbon.