Abstract: A method is provided for regeneration of a catalyst comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite characterized by a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least about 12, a constraint index, as hereinafter defined, within the approximate range of 1 to 12, which catalyst has undergone controlled precoking by exposing the same to a thermally decomposable organic compound at a temperature in excess of the decomposition temperature of said compound but less than about 1200.degree. F., at a hydrogen to organic compound mole ratio of between 0 and 1 to deposit at least about 1 weight percent coke thereon, such precoked catalyst having been deactivated by formation of a carbonaceous deposit thereon as a result of use of the same in catalytically converting an organic charge under conditions less severe, i.e.

Abstract: Living plants and animals synthesize and often accumulate a wide variety of organic materials having a molecular weight greater than 150. These include different chemical types such as natural hydrocarbons including rubbery substances, natural resins, and natural glycerides such as oils and fats. These substances, formed in the anabolic process, are collectively called "anabolites".This invention provides a process for catalytically converting certain anabolites to liquid hydrocarbons useful for the manufacture of fuels such as gasoline and chemicals such as para-xylene. Crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites having an effective pore size of greater than about 5 Angstrom units are useful catalysts.

Abstract: A catalyst is provided, which is especially applicable for the selective production of C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 olefins, comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio of at least about 12, a constraint index, as hereinafter defined, within the approximate range of 1 to 12 and having contained within the interior crystalline structure thereof added amorphous silica in an amount of at least about 0.3 and preferably between about 0.5 and about 30 weight percent. The resultant catalyst is characterized by a n-hexane sorption capacity at a temperature of 90.degree. C. and a n-hexane partial pressure of 83 mm. of mercury which is at least 1 percent less than corresponding sorption capacity under identical conditions for the unmodified zeolite. Generally, the n-hexane sorption capacity for the described silica-modified zeolite, at the above specified conditions, is 5 to 60 percent less than that for the zeolite which has not undergone treatment to incorpoate amorphous silica therein.

Abstract: A process is provided for the selective production of para dialkyl substituted benzenes wherein the alkyl group contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms which comprises contacting, under conversion conditions, a hydrocarbon precursor selected from the group consisting of mono alkyl-substituted benzenes having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl substituent and a mixture of said precursor or benzene with an alkylating agent containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms with a catalyst comprising a porous crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having deposited thereon a coating of silica which extensively covers and resides substantially exclusively on the external surface thereof, said zeolite being characterized by an activity, in terms of alpha value, of between about 2 and about 5000, a xylene sorption capacity greater than 1 gram/100 grams of zeolite and an ortho xylene sorption time for 30 percent of said capacity greater than 10 minutes, said sorption capacity and sorption time being measured at 120.degree. C and a pressure of 4.

Abstract: A catalyst is provided, which is especially applicable for the selective production of C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 olefins, comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio of at least about 12, a constraint index, as hereinafter defined, within the approximate range of 1 to 12 and having contained within the interior crystalline structure thereof added amorphous silica in an amount of at least about 0.3 and preferably between about 0.5 and about 30 weight percent. The resultant catalyst is characterized by n-hexane sorption capacity at a temperature of 90.degree. C and a n-hexane partial pressure of 83 mm. of mercury which is at least 1 percent less than corresponding sorption capacity under identical conditions for the unmodified zeolite. Generally, the n-hexane sorption capacity for the described silica-modified zeolite, at the above specified conditions, is 5 to 60 percent less than that for the zeolite which has not undergone treatment to incorporate amorphous silica therein.

Abstract: Intercalation of a Lewis acid fluoride in graphite is effected in the presence of gaseous fluorine. The reaction results in new compositions useful as catalysts and as atmospheric pressure containers for normally gaseous Lewis acid fluorides.

Abstract: The use of titania, zirconia, coprecipitated titania-zirconia or caustic on an inert solid inorganic support such as alumina or titania-zirconia to decompose formic acid in very dilute aqueous solutions thereof.

Abstract: A catalyst particularly applicable for the selective production of para dialkyl substituted benzenes is provided comprising a porous crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite which has undergone modification by deposition thereon of a coating of silica extensively covering, and residing substantially exclusively on the external surface thereof as a result of contact with a silicone compound of a molecular size incapable of entering the pores of the zeolite and subsequent heating in an oxygen-containing atmosphere to a temperature in excess of 300.degree. C. but below a temperature at which crystallinity of the zeolite is adversely affected at a rate such that the silicone compound does not volatilize prior to undergoing oxidation to silica.

Abstract: Intercalation of a Lewis acid fluoride in graphite is effected in the presence of gaseous fluorine. The reaction results in new compositions useful as catalysts and as atmospheric pressure containers for normally gaseous Lewis acid fluorides.

Abstract: A catalytic process is provided for converting lower monohydric alcohols and their ethers, especially methanol and dimethyl ether, to a hydrocarbon mixture rich in C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 olefins, by contact, under conversion conditions, with a catalyst comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having a silica to alumina mole ratio of at least about 12, a constraint index, as hereinafter defined, within the approximate range of 1 to 12 and containing, in cationic form, between about 0.01 and about 1.9 milliequivalents per gram of one or more metals characterized by an ionic radius exceeding 1 Angstrom.

Abstract: A catalyst is provided, which is especially applicable for the selective production of certain desired hydrocarbons, comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having a silica to alumina ratio of at least about 12, a constraint index, as hereinafter defined, within the approximate range of 1 to 12 and having contained within the interior crystalline structure thereof added amorphous silica in an amount of at least about 0.1 and preferably between about 2 and about 10 weight percent. The invention described herein also encompasses synthesis of the specified catalyst and use of the same in selectively producing low molecular weight olefins and/or para-xylene from appropriate charge stocks.

Abstract: Intercalation of a Lewis acid fluoride in graphite is effected in the presence of gaseous fluorine. The reaction results in new compositions useful as catalysts and as atmospheric pressure containers for normally gaseous Lewis acid fluorides.

Abstract: A method for the recovery of oil from an oil-containing subterranean formation by waterflooding employing as an injection medium an aqueous dispersion of a hydrophilic carbon oxide. According to a preferred form of the invention, particulate graphite oxide characterized by a surface layer in which the molar carbon to oxygen ratio is from about 2 to about 3 is utilized as a viscosifier to decrease the mobility ratio between the injected water and oil, thereby improving the efficiency of the waterflood. The graphite oxide may be characterized by a surface substantially free of --COOH groups, thereby being insensitive to divalent metal ions present in the subterranean formation. According to another form of the invention, the graphite oxide is reactive with the divalent metal ions within the subterranean formation to form a plugging deposit and thereby to function as a sealant for highly permeable strata within the formation.

Abstract: Normal paraffin alkylation with an alkylating agent, i.e. olefin, alkylhalide or alcohol, is effected in the presence of a catalyst of graphite having intercalated in the lattice thereof between about 5 and about 75 weight percent of a Lewis acid. The catalyst utilized in alkylation has additionally intercalated therein between about 0.1 and about 20 weight percent of a Group VIII metal.

Abstract: Intercalation of a Lewis acid fluoride in graphite is effected in the presence of gaseous fluorine. The reaction results in new compositions useful as catalysts and as atmospheric pressure containers for normally gaseous Lewis acid fluorides.

Abstract: A novel use for sorbents involving the selective removal of heavy metals from liquid streams has been discovered. More specifically it has been discovered that these sorbents selectively remove alkyl lead moieties from gasoline. The sorbents are comprised of metal halides (preferably tin tetrachloride or antimony pentachloride) bonded to a suitable substrate through at least one amine or alkyl halide functional group. The sorbents can be effectively regenerated.