Abstract: Process for the synthesis of precursors of molecular sieves of the silicoaluminophosphate type by heating to .gtoreq.100.degree. C. under autogenous pressure a reaction mixture containing sources of silicon, aluminum and phosphorus in the presence of an organic structuring agent and of hydrofluoric acid. The precursor obtained can be converted into molecular sieve by calcination. Molecular sieves of the silicoaluminophosphate type can be used as adsorbants and catalysts for the conversion of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Site-specific, framework substituted heteropolyacid or a polyoxoanion catalysts useful in alkane oxidation processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel synthetic crystalline molecular sieve composition, MCM-37, which may contain framework +3 valence element, e.g. aluminum, and +5 valence element, e.g. phosphorus or with an addition +4 valence element, e.g. silicon, and to use thereof as a support and in catalytic conversion of organic compounds. The crystalline composition of this invention can easily be converted to catalytically active material.

Abstract: Layered divalent metal pentavalent metallate, M(HAO.sub.4).sub.x (RAO.sub.3).sub.y (Z).sub.z wherein M is divalent metal, A is a pentavalent metal, e.g. phosphorus, R is a substituent group other than H or OH, e.g., phenyl, covalently bonded to A, x+y=1, y is greater than 0, z ranges from 0 to 2, inclusive, and Z is an intercalated moiety is prepared by contacting a source of divalent metal with a substituted phosphonic acid-type compound under hydrothermal conditions.

Abstract: Crystalline aluminum phosphorus compounds are provided which are useful as flame retardants and strength additives for organic polymeric materials. Typical compounds are formed from the reaction of aluminum hydroxide and a monobasic, dibasic or tribasic sodium phosphate.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method for synthesizing a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material which can be used as a sorbent or catalyst component for conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. The crystalline material product of this method exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C., and an arrangement of uniformly sized pores with a maximum perpendicular cross section of at least about 13 Angstrom units.

Abstract: Crystalline aluminophosphates and related compounds having in the as-synthesized anhydrous form the chemical composition:m'R(X.sub.n Al.sub.q P.sub.x)O.sub.2, wherein R represents ethylenediamine, X represents one or more elements which can be substituted for Al and/or P, whereinm'=0.01-0.33n=0-0.50q=0.30-0.60x=0.30-0.60and wherein n+q+x=1.The compounds can be prepared from a forming solution or gel comprising a source of aluminum, a source of phosphorus, ethylenediamine and optionally a source of at least one component X, which mixture is kept at elevated temperature for a period of time sufficient to produce a crystalline aluminophosphate or related compound followed by separating off the crystalline product obtained and drying, and which may subsequently be calcined.

Abstract: A method of preparing potassium magnesium phosphate hexahydrate by reacting calcium dihydrogen phosphate with potassium sulfate and a basic magnesium compound is described.

Abstract: Crystalline aluminophosphates and related compounds having in the as-synthesized anhydrous form the chemical composition: m'R(X.sub.n Al.sub.q P.sub.x)O.sub.2, wherein R is derived from a 2,2'-bipyridyl moiety, X represents one or more elements which can be substituted for Al and/or P, whereinm'=0.01-0.33n=0-0.40q=0.30-0.60x=0.30-0.60and wherein n+q+x=1.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GaO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Ga.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ga.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of gallium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing a crystalline oxide of vanadium-phosphorus system, which comprises hydrothermally treating an aqueous medium containing (1) a tetravalent vanadium compound, (2) a pentavalent phosphorus compound, (3) a coordinate compound having at least two ligand atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen atoms and nitrogen atoms and (4) a compound of at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of iron, nickel, cobalt and chromium, to form a crystalline oxide of vanadium-phosphorus system having an X-ray diffraction pattern shown in Table A:TABLE A ______________________________________ X-ray diffraction peaks (Anticathode: Cu-K.alpha.) 2.theta. (.+-. 0.2.degree.) ______________________________________ 15.6.degree. 19.7.degree. 24.3.degree. 27.2.degree. 28.8.degree. 30.5.degree. 33.8.degree.

Abstract: Crystalline Group IVA metallosilicates, metallophosphates and metallophosphosilicates have a composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides in the synthesized and anhydrous state of:A(M.sub.2 O):B(XO.sub.2):C(SiO.sub.2):D(P.sub.2 O.sub.5) (I)whereinM is an alkali metal;X is a Group IVA metal such a Ti and Zr;A/B is a number from about 0.1 to about 2.0;C/B is a number from about 0 to about 3.0; andD/B is a number from about 0 to about 3.0.They are prepared by a hydrothermal process. They can be used as ion exchange materials.

Abstract: Aluminophosphate-based molecular sieve compositions having the crystal structure of AlPO.sub.4 -54 are stabilized against framework collapse or conversion to other crystal structures by treatment in their hydrated state with boric acid or salts thereof. The stabiized products are characterized, in addition to their essential AlPO.sub.4 -54 structure, by the presence of at least 6 ppm of extraneous boron.

Abstract: A process for treating crystalline aluminophosphates to provide aluminophosphates having modified catalytic properties. The crystalline aluminophosphates are contacted with a halogen-derived compound at an effective temperature and for an effective time to alter the surface characteristics of the aluminophosphates with resulting modification of catalytic properties.

Abstract: Single-crystal KTiOPO.sub.4 is synthesized by a method that includes using KH.sub.2 PO.sub.4, K.sub.2 CO.sub.3, and TiO.sub.2 as starting materials and using WO.sub.3 as a flux material. These materials are mixed together, are reacted, and then are slowly cooled while the single crystal of KTiOPO.sub.4 is grown and/or pulled, from a seed crystal, in the Czochralski manner, the Kyropoulous manner, or the so-called solution lift-off manner. Typical cooling rates are about 2.degree. C. per day or 3.degree. C. per day during growth, but can be as much as 5.degree. C. per day.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Ge.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" represent per mole of (Ge.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" present the mole fractions of germanium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as absorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of LiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Li.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Li.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of lithium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: The synthesis in flux of KTP and its isotypes of the formula K.sub.a Rb.sub.1-a TiOP.sub.b As.sub.1-b O.sub.4 comprises:the use of the hydroxides of potassium and rubidium as flux,heating to a temperature of 600.degree. to 800.degree. C. for about 25 to 100 hours with a thermal gradient of 5.degree. to 25.degree. C./cm,the introduction of a seed crystal close to the surface of the solution, followed by the maintenance of the stage temperature or cooling at 1.degree. to 5.degree. C. per hour.

Abstract: Layered divalent metal pentavalent metallate, M(HAO.sub.4).sub.x (RAO.sub.3).sub.y (Z).sub.z wherein M is divalent metal, A is a pentavalent metal, e.g. phosphorus, R is a substituent group other than H or OH, e.g., phenyl, covalently bonded to A, x+y=1, y is greater than O, z ranges from 0 to 2, inclusive, and Z is an intercalated moiety is prepared by contacting a source of divalent metal with a substituted phosphonic acid-type compound under hydrothermal conditions.

Abstract: Molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of CoO.sub.2, MnO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2, and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis are expressed by the formula:mR: (Co.sub.u Mn.sub.v Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Co.sub.u Mn.sub.v Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "u", "v", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of cobalt, manganese, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is disclosed.

Abstract: A novel crystalline aluminum ammonium phosphate, characterized by predominantly equiaxed crystals, is provided of the formula: Al.sub.2 (NH.sub.4)OH(PO.sub.4).sub.2.2H.sub.2 O. The phosphate is useful as a dentifrice polishing agent and filler for plastics. The novel product can be prepared by reacting aluminum trihydroxide with diammonium orthophosphate or monobasic ammonium phosphate. By heating at elevated temperature, the product can be converted to the tridymite form of aluminum phosphate.

Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of MO.sub.2.sup.n, AlO.sub.2, and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "M" represents iron and/or titanium, and at least one of cobalt, magnesium, manganese and zinc; "n" is 0, -1 or -2; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of "M", aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of MO.sub.2.sup.n, AlO.sub.2, and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR : (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "M" represents iron and/or titanium, and at least one of cobalt, magnesium, manganese and zinc; "n" is O, -1 or -2; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of "M", aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: A silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve is disclosed and is characterized in that the P.sub.2 O.sub.5 to alumina mole ratio at the surface is about 0.80 or less, the P.sub.2 O.sub.5 to alumina mole ratio of the bulk is 0.96 or greater and the silicon content at the surface is greater than that of the bulk.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of BeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Be.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Be.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of beryllium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel crystalline aluminophosphate of the molecular sieve type, denominated AlPO.sub.4 -34, is prepared by hydrothermal synthesis from reactive sources of aluminum and phosphorus and an organic templating agent.

Abstract: A process for growing crystals of berlinite, comprises the steps of:(a) preparing in an organic solvent an organoaluminum phosphate organogel, which organogel is free of OH in an amount sufficient to form species of aluminum hydroxide;(b) heating the thus-prepared organoaluminum phosphate organogel in an organic solvent at a temperature sufficient to slowly and continuously remove water from the organoaluminum phosphate organogel and to cause precipitation and growth of berlinite crystals and(c) recovering the thus-produced berlinite crystals carried out in the presence of a dopant comprising a Group IVB metal compound.

Abstract: Crystalline sodium/aluminum acid phosphates having the formula:Na.sub.a Al.sub.b H.sub.c (PO.sub.4).sub.d.n H.sub.2 Owherein a ranges from 0.6 to 3.3, b ranges from 1.8 to 3.3, c ranges from 12 to 16, d ranges from 7 to 9, and n ranges from 0 to 5, with the proviso that a+3b+c=3d, and especially the compound NaAl.sub.3 H.sub.14 (PO.sub.4).sub.8.4H.sub.2 O, are prepared by coating and drying an atomized precursor solution of stoichiometrically desired acid phosphate on inert solid particles comprising a fluidized bed.

Abstract: A novel solid solution has a composition of R.sub.y Zr.sub.4 Si.sub.x P.sub.6-x O.sub.24 (R is at least one forming bivalent or trivalent element 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.2, 2/3.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.2). Furthermore, a heat-resistant sintered body and heat-resistant phosphate based compound sintered body comprises the above solid solution and has excellent heat resistance and high temperature stability. And also, a method of producing such sintered bodies is disclosed.

Abstract: A catalytic dehydrogenation to produce the unsaturated analogs of aliphatic compounds with high process selectivity for the unsaturated analog production. The catalytic dehydrogenation comprises contacting the aliphatic compound, under dehydrogenation conditions, with a catalyst composition comprising a dehydrogenation metal and indium containing non-acidic crystalline microporous material.

Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of FeO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "M" represents iron and titanium, "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represnt the mole fractions of "M", aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline silicoaluminophosphate, to a new and useful improvement in synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline metalloaluminophosphate, to a new and useful improvement in synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of AsO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (As.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (As.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of arsenic, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing a crystalline silicophosphoaluminate is provided. The composition has ion-exchange properties and is readily convertible to catalytically active material. The synthesis method requires an organic phase, and an aqueous phase. The silicon, phosphorus and aluminum components of the silicophosphoaluminate may, optionally, be replaced with other elements in the plus 4, 5 and 3 valence states, respectively.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Ge.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ge.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of germanium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: A detergent composition contains a detergent active material, a carbonate builder, such as sodium carbonate, and a calcium containing compound ideally selected from specific calcium pyrophosphates, as an antideposition agent. The latter is characterized by a defined calcium influence test. Preferred calcium pyrophosphate compounds may be made by mixing solutions of calcium chloride and sodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate at a pH of less than 3.6 and removing the precipitate which forms.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel synthetic crystalline molecular sieve composition which may contain framework +3 valence element, e.g. aluminum, +4 valence element, e.g. silicon, and +5 valence element, e.g. phosphorous, and to use thereof in catalytic conversion of organic compounds. The crystalline composition of this invention exhibits ion-exchange properties and can easily be converted to catalytically active material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline aluminophosphate, to a new and useful improvement in synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: Crystalline microporous metal aluminophosphates wherein the metal is at least one of Co, Mg, Mn, Fe and Zn are provided having the -43, and -50 structures.

Abstract: A novel crystalline aluminophosphate of the molecular sieve type, denominated AlPO.sub.4 --52, is prepared by hydrothermal synthesis from reactive sources of aluminum and phosphorus and an organic templating agent.

Abstract: A catalytic dehydrogenation to produce the unsaturated analogs of aliphatic compounds with high process selectivity for the unsaturated analog production. The catalytic dehydrogenation comprises contacting the aliphatic compound, under dehydrogenation conditions, with a catalyst composition comprising a dehydrogenation metal and indium containing non-acidic crystalline microporous material.

Abstract: There is provided a process for using poly-nuclear oxometalates in the synthesis of crystalline oxide materials. In addition to a poly-nuclear oxometalate, the reaction mixture includes an additional source of an oxide and two distinct liquid phases, one phase being an aqueous phase and the other phase being an organic phase including a water immiscible organic solvent for either the poly-nuclear oxometalate or the additional oxide source.

Abstract: Crystalline solid solutions and diphasic mixtures having a composition of Ca.sub.1-x M.sub.x Zr.sub.4 P.sub.6 O.sub.24, where M is Ba and/or Sr and X is between about 0.25 and 0.75, have been produced which display both low anisotropy and near zero bulk thermal expansion behavior.

Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous frame work structures of MnO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Mn.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Mn.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of manganese, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of ELO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 framework oxide units are disclosed. The molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system: "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (El.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; "EL" represents at least one element capable of forming a framework oxide unit; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of element(s) "EL", aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as framework oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of LiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Li.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Li.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of lithium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparation of crystalline microporous silicoaluminophosphates. The process involves the incorporation of a silicate complexing agent, such as fluoride, into an aqueous reaction mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline silicoaluminophosphate identified as SAPO-17, to a new and useful improvement in synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.

Abstract: Process for production of desired phosphates from naturally occurring phosphates is characterized by treating naturally occurring phosphates under alkaline conditions to produce a material comprising trisodium and/or tripotassium orthophosphates, carbonating said material in solution, and recovering the desired phosphates from the carbonated solution. The desired phosphates include di- and mono-sodium orthophosphate; pentasodium tripolyphosphate; sodium metaphosphate and its polymers; tetrasodium pyrophosphate; ammonium phosphate; sodium ammonium hydrogen phosphate, magnesium ammonium phosphate; and the corresponding potassium salts thereof.