Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dismutating at least one halosilane and reducing the content of extraneous metal and/or a compound containing extraneous metal in the at least one halosilane and in the at least one silane obtained, by contacting at least one halosilane of the general formula I, HnSiClm (I), where n and m are integers and n=1, 2 or 3 and m=1, 2 or 3 and n+m=4, with a particulate, organic, amino-functional resin to obtain at least one silane of the general formula II, HaSiClb (II), where a and b are integers and a=0, 2, 3 or 4 and b=0, 1, 2 or 4 where a+b=4, in one step, in which the content of extraneous metal and/or compounds containing extraneous metal has been reduced compared to the halosilane of the formula I. The invention further provides for the use of this resin for dismutating halosilanes and as an absorbent of extraneous metals or compounds containing extraneous metal in a process for preparing monosilane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing monochlorosilane by reaction of monosilane and dichlorosilane in the presence of a catalyst. In the process of the invention, monochlorosilane is formed by comproportionation of monosilane and dichlorosilane. The invention further relates to the use of the monochlorosilane produced and also a plant for carrying out the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing chlorosilanes of the general formula H4-nSiCln with n=1, 2, 3, and/or 4, the process being characterized in that silicon in a silicon bed is reacted with Cl2 or HCl and with at least one silicon-containing compound in a reactor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing monochlorosilane by reaction of monosilane and dichlorosilane in the presence of a catalyst. In the process of the invention, monochlorosilane is formed by comproportionation of monosilane and dichlorosilane. The invention further relates to the use of the monochlorosilane produced and also a plant for carrying out the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to an empty container (1) for receiving air- and/or moisture-sensitive compounds, comprising a connecting unit (2) and an inner volume of at least 300 liters and adapters for connecting the empty container, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for treating a substantially water-containing amino-functional, polymeric catalyst precursor while retaining the inner porous structure thereof and the outer spherical form thereof to form a catalyst, in which the catalyst precursor is treated at mild temperatures and under reduced pressure to prepare a catalyst having a water content below 2.5% by weight. The process is preferably integrated into an industrial scale process for preparing dichlorosilane, monosilane, silane, or solar silicon or semiconductor silicon from silanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the content of boron-containing compounds in compositions I comprising at least one silicon halide, especially of chlorosilanes of the type HnSiCI4-n with n being equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3, by introducing a small amount of moisture into the composition I in a first step and separating the hydrolyzed boron- and/or silicon-containing compounds in a second step in such a way that a pre-purified composition II having a reduced boron content is obtained, wherein, in particular, the first and second steps can be run in at least one or more cycles. Also claimed is an apparatus for performing the method and an overall system into which this apparatus is integrated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the content in elements of the third main group of the periodic system, especially in boron- and aluminum-containing compounds of technically pure halosilanes for producing high-purity halosilanes, especially high-purity chlorosilanes. The invention further relates to an installation for carrying out said method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst, the use thereof, and a method for dismutation of halosilanes containing hydrogen, in particular chlorosilanes containing hydrogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing the content in elements of the third main group of the periodic system, especially in boron- and/or aluminum-containing compounds of technically pure halosilanes for producing purified halosilanes, especially high-purity chlorosilanes. The invention further relates to an installation for carrying out said method.

Abstract: The invention relates to an empty container (1) for receiving air- and/or moisture-sensitive compounds, comprising a connecting unit (2) and an inner volume of at least 300 liters and adapters for connecting the empty container, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Particulate magnesium ethoxide having a high coarse particle content can be obtained in a simple and economical manner by the present invention, which provides a process for preparing particulate magnesium ethoxide having a coarse grain content, and includes reacting metallic, optionally activated, magnesium with liquid ethanol under pressure at a temperature above 78° C.

Abstract: Particulate magnesium ethoxide having a high coarse particle content can be obtained in a simple and economical manner by the present invention, which provides a process for preparing particulate magnesium ethoxide having a coarse grain content, and includes reacting metallic, optionally activated, magnesium with liquid ethanol under pressure at a temperature above 78° C. The present invention also relates to particulate magnesium ethoxide having a coarse grain content, which contains: <40% by weight of a screening fraction ≦500 &mgr;m and ≧60% by weight of a screening fraction >500 &mgr;m.

Abstract: Alkoxysilanes are prepared by a process, comprising: (i) reacting a chlorosilane with an alcohol in a water-free and solvent free phase with removal of the liberated hydrogen chloride; (ii) transferring the resultant product mixture into a liquid phase to be distilled and adding a metal alcoholate to the product mixture in the liquid at a temperature in the range from 10-60° C., and thoroughly mixing the neutralized product mixture, said alcoholate being employed in an equimolar amount or in a stoichiometric excess based on the amount of acidic chloride, and (iii) purifying the treated product mixture by distillation under reduced pressure, thereby preparing alkoxysilanes which are low in acidic chloride or essentially free of acidic chloride.

Abstract: A heating or air conditioning unit for the interior of a motor vehicle including installation frames having louvers being inserted into a receptacle of the housing provided for that purpose. The installation frame has a profile on its frame sides so that the installation frame is held in a positive-locking manner in a receptacle of the housing. The profile has a wedge-shaped structure, thin ribs extending, running apart, along a frame side in the insertion direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage-stable solution of carbonated magnesium methoxide of the formula Mg(CH.sub.3 O).sub.2 (CO.sub.2).sub.n in methanol, and processes for their preparation by reacting metallic magnesium with methanol and CO.sub.2 or reacting magnesium methoxide in methanol with CO.sub.2, wherein the magnesium content of the solution is from 0.1 to 8% by weight, based on the total weight of the solution, and the CO.sub.2 content n is from 1 to 2.2. The present solution is used, inter alia, for the preservation of paper or for the preparation of a catalyst for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage-stable solution of a mixture of carbonated magnesium methoxide of the formula Mg(CH.sub.3 O).sub.2 (CO.sub.2).sub.n, carbonated magnesium ethoxide of the formula Mg(C.sub.2 H.sub.5 O).sub.2 (CO).sub.2).sub.n and a carbonated mixed alkoxide of the formula Mg(CH.sub.3 O).sub.x (C.sub.2 H.sub.5 O).sub.y (CO.sub.2).sub.n, in which 0<x, y<2 and x+y=2, in a combination of methanol and ethanol, and processes for the preparation thereof, the magnesium content of the solution being from 0.1 to 11% by weight, based on the total weight of the solution, and the CO.sub.2 content n being from 1.0 to 2.2. The present solutions are used, inter alia, for the preservation of paper and for the preparation of a catalyst for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: The invention relates to storage-stable solutions of carbonated magnesium ethylate of the formula Mg(C.sub.2 H.sub.5 O).sub.2 (CO.sub.2).sub.n in ethanol and processes for their preparation, wherein (1) the magnesium content of the solution is 2.5 to 6% by weight, based on the total solution, and the CO.sub.2 content (n) is 1.55 to 1.85, (2) the magnesium content of the solution is 1.5 to 2.5% by weight, based on the total solution, and the CO.sub.2 content (n) being 1.55 to 1.90 or (3) the magnesium content of the solution is less than 1.5% by weight, based on the total solution, and the CO.sub.2 content (n) is 1.55 to 2.2.

Abstract: Di-tert.butoxydiacetoxysilane is prepared by reacting tetraacetoxysilane with tert.butanol at a reaction temperature of up to 60.degree. C., and the resulting di-tert.butoxydiacetoxysilane is isolated.

Abstract: Acyloxysilanes and carboxylic acid chlorides can be prepared simultaneously and continuously from organochlorosilanes and monocarboxylic acid anhydrides. Catalytically active amounts of organic bases soluble in the reaction mixture, their salts or organic acid amides are employed here.