Abstract: A new crystalline zinc (silico)aluminophosphate molecular sieve designated SSZ-90 is disclosed. SSZ-90 is isostructural with the DFO framework type and is synthesized using an ionic liquid as both the solvent and the structure directing agent. The ionic liquid [Q+A?] comprises a cation (Q+) selected from the group consisting of 1,3-diisopropylimidazolium, 1,3-diisobutylimidazolium, and 1-isopropyl-3-isobutylimidazolium and an anion (A?) which is not detrimental to the formation of the molecular sieve.

Abstract: ITQ-40 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 40) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-40 can be prepared in silicate compositions with an organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve having 90+% CHA framework-type character, a reaction mixture is prepared comprising sources of water, silicon, aluminum, and phosphorus, as well as an organic template. In one aspect, the reaction mixture is heated at more than 10° C./hour to a crystallization temperature and is retained at the crystallization temperature or within the crystallization temperature range for a crystallization time from 16 hours to 350 hours to produce the silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve. In another aspect, the reaction mixture is heated at less than 10° C./hour to a crystallization temperature from about 150° C. to about 225° C. and is then retained there for less than 10 hours to produce the silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve. The molecular sieve can then be recovered from the reaction mixture and, preferably, used in a hydrocarbon conversion process, such as oxygenates to olefins.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve having 90+% CHA framework-type character, a reaction mixture is prepared comprising sources of water, silicon, aluminum, and phosphorus, as well as an organic template. In one aspect, the reaction mixture is heated at more than 10° C./hour to a crystallization temperature and is retained at the crystallization temperature or within the crystallization temperature range for a crystallization time from 16 hours to 350 hours to produce the silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve. In another aspect, the reaction mixture is heated at less than 10° C./hour to a crystallization temperature from about 150° C. to about 225° C. and is then retained there for less than 10 hours to produce the silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve. The molecular sieve can then be recovered from the reaction mixture and, preferably, used in a hydrocarbon conversion process, such as oxygenates to olefins.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1?x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: Provided are a modified Na-montmorillonite and a preparation method thereof, wherein the content of Na+ in the modified sodium-montmorillonite, calculated as Na2O, is not less than 2.0%. The modified Na-montmorillonite has more reasonable microstructure, higher performance, and better quality. Also provided are a method for preparing a modified nanometered Na-montmorillonite from the modified Na-montmorillonite, and the modified nanometered Na-montmorillonite obtained by the method. Also provided are uses and a pharmaceutical composition of the modified Na-montmorillonite or modified nanometered Na-montmorillonite.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a synthesis process for preparing magnesium aluminosilicate clays and to the products of said process. Briefly, a silicon component, an aluminum component, and a magnesium component are combined, under aqueous conditions and at an acidic pH, to form a first reaction mixture and subsequently the pH of the first reaction mixture is adjusted to greater than 7.5 to form a second reaction mixture. The second reaction mixture is allowed to react under conditions sufficient to form the magnesium aluminosilicate clay of the present invention. The invention is also directed to catalyst compositions comprising the magnesium aluminosilicate clays synthesized according to the process of the invention. The resulting magnesium aluminosilicate clay can be used as a catalyst or as a component in catalyst compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crystalline, essentially all silicon oxide molecular sieve SSZ-73 prepared using a 3-ethyl-1,3,8,8-tetramethyl-3-azoniabicyclo[3.2.1]octane cation as a structure-directing agent, and its use in treating engine exhaust.

Abstract: A series of crystalline layered and microporous compositions have been prepared. Compositions that have a layered structure and are identified as UZM-13, UZM-17 and UZM-19. Upon calcination at a temperature of about 400° C. to about 600° C., these compositions form a microporous crystalline zeolite with a three dimensional framework which has been identified as UZM-25. A process for preparing all these compositions and processes for using these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve comprising at least one intergrown phase of AEI and CHA framework types, the process comprising the steps of (a) combining at least one silicon source, at least one phosphorus source, at least one aluminum source, and at least one structure-directing-agent (R) to form a mixture; and (b) treating the mixture at crystallization conditions sufficient to form the silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve, wherein the mixture prepared in step (a) has a molar composition of: (n)SiO2/Al2O3/(m)P2O5/(x)R/(y)H2O wherein n ranges from about 0.005 to about 0.6, m ranges from about 0.6 to about 1.2, x ranges from about 0.5 to about 0.99, and y ranges from about 10 to about 40.

Abstract: An aluminum complex hydroxide salt having Al oxide octahedral layers and a divalent anion among the octahedral layers, wherein an aluminosilicate anion expressed by the following general formula (1), [NapAlqSirOz]2???(1) wherein p, q, r and z are positive numbers satisfying, 5?z?20, z=(p/2)+(3q/2)+2r+1, 0<p/q<1, 0.01?q/r?1 is, at least, contained as the divalent anion. The aluminum complex hydroxide salt can be favorably used as a compounding agent for resins, and exhibits excellent heat retaining property as well as excellent transparency particularly when it is mixed as a heat retaining agent into films for agricultural use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-74 prepared using a hexamethylene-1,6-bis-(N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium)dication as a structure-directing agent, and its use in catalysts for synthesizing amines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-70 prepared using a N,N?-diisopropyl imidazolium cation as a structure-directing agent, methods for synthesizing SSZ-70 and processes employing SSZ-70 in a catalyst.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline molecular sieves is described having a characteristic XRD pattern as illustrated in FIG. 1, and having three sharp peaks at 2? (CuK?) of 8.82, 12.44, and 23.01.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel microporous crystalline material ITQ-19 used in the catalytic conversion of organic compounds, such as, for example, the dewaxing and isodewaxing of paraffins and the disproportionation of toluene. Said material has a characteristic X-ray diffractogram, a high absorption capacity and the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:(1?y)SiO2 wherein x has a value less than 0.2; y has a value less than 0.1; M is at least an inorganic cation with a +n charge; X is at least a chemical element having oxidation state +3, preferably selected among Al, Ga, B, Cr, Fe; Y is at least a chemical element with oxidation stated +4, preferably selected among Ge, Ti, Sn, V. The inventive material can be obtained by means of a preparation process involving the use of one or more organic additives in a reaction mix which is crystallized by heating.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel crystalline solid UVL-1 which has an X ray diffraction diagram containing at least the following characteristic peaks: dhkl (A) 2theta (°) I/I0 11.69 7.55 mw to vs 7.50 11.79 vw to w 5.76 15.36 w to mw 3.70 24.00 m to s 3.57 24.91 s 3.36 26.49 vs 3.14 28.48 w to mw 2.50 35.88 vw 2.41 37.30 vw and with a chemical composition, expressed as the anhydrous compound, in terms of moles of oxide: (XO2):(Y2O3)m:(Z2/nO)p in which: X represents at least one tetravalent element selected from the group formed by Si, Ge; Y represents at least one trivalent element selected from Al, B, Cr, Ga; Z represents at least one cation with valency n; and in which: n is in the range 2 to 4, m is in the range 0 to 0.2, preferably in the range 0 to 0.05, and p is in the range 0 to 0.2, preferably in the range 0 to 0.05.

Abstract: The invention concerns a crystalline solid, designated ITQ-31, which has the X ray diffraction diagram given below. Said solid has a chemical composition, expressed as the anhydrous base in terms of moles of oxide, defined by the general formula XO2: mYO2:pZ2O3:qR:sF, in which R represents an organic nitrogen-containing template, X represents one or more tetravalent elements other than germanium, Y represents germanium, Z represents at least one trivalent element and F is fluorine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a porous crystalline material which, in the calcined state, has a composition: X2O3:nYO2:mZO2, wherein: X represents a trivalent element; Z represents Ge; and Y represents at least one tetravalent element other than Ge. Furthermore, in the chemical composition, (n+m) is equal to at least 5 and the Y/Z ratio is equal to at least 1. Moreover, in the calcined state, said material has an X-ray diffraction pattern which coincides substantially with (1), wherein VS is a very strong relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 80 and 100 with respect to the most intense peak; M is a mean relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 40 and 60 with respect to the most intense peak; and W is a mean relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 20 and 40 with respect to the most intense peak.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microporous crystalline zeolite material having the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:(1?y)SiO2 wherein x has a value less than 0.02; y has a value less than 0.1; M is at least an inorganic cation with a +n charge; X is at least a chemical element having oxidation state +3, preferably selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga, B, Cr, Fe, and Y is at least a chemical element with oxidation state +4, preferably selected from the group consisting of Ge, Ti, Sn, V. The inventive material can be obtained by means of a process comprising: preparing a laminar precursor, crystallized from a reaction mixture; swelling the precursor in a solution in order to obtain a swollen laminar material; which is then washed and dried to obtain a swollen solid; delaminating the solid to obtain a delaminated material in suspension; separating the delaminating material and eliminating the organic remnants by cationic exchange and/or calcination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve comprising at least one intergrown phase of molecular sieves having AEI and CHA framework types, wherein said intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of from about 5/95 to 40/60 as determined by DIFFaX analysis, using the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of a calcined sample of said silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve. It also relates to methods for its preparation and to its use in the catalytic conversion of methanol to olefins.

Abstract: EMM-3 (ExxonMobil Material number 3) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. EMM-3 can be prepared in aluminophosphate (AlPO) and metalloaluminophosphate (MeAPO) compositions with the hexamethonium template. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. EMM-3 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.

Abstract: The invention concerns a crystalline solid, designated IM-10, which has the X ray diffraction diagram given below. Said solid has a chemical composition, expressed as the anhydrous base, in terms of moles of oxides, in accordance with the formula XO2:mYO2:pZ2O3:qR2/nO:sF, in which R represents one or more cation(s) with valency n, X represents one or more tetravalent element(s) other than germanium, Y represents germanium, Z represents at least one trivalent element and F is fluorine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve comprising at least one intergrown phase of molecular sieves having AEI and CHA framework types, wherein said intergrown phase has an AEI/CHA ratio of from about 5/95 to 40/60 as determined by DIFFaX analysis, using the powder X-ray diffraction pattern of a calcined sample of said silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve. It also relates to methods for its preparation and to its use in the catalytic conversion of methanol to olefins.

Abstract: A family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites designated UZM-8HS and derived from UZM-8 have been synthesized. The aluminum content of the UZM-8HS is lower than that of the starting UZM-8 thus changing its ion exchange capacity and acidity.

Abstract: An aluminosilicate zeolite and substituted versions designated UZM-15 have been synthesized. These zeolites are prepared using an organo-ammonium cation as a template in which at least one organic group has at least 2 carbon atoms. An example of such a cation is diethyldimethyl-ammonium cation. The template can optionally comprise other organoammonium cations, alkali metals and alkaline earth metals. These UZM-15 materials can be dealuminated by various processes to provide UZM-15HS compositions. Both the UZM-15 and UZM-15HS compositions are useful as catalysts or catalyst supports in various process such as the conversion of cyclic hydrocarbons to non-cyclic hydrocarbons and olefin oligomerization.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of synthesizing aluminophosphate and silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves and in particular to the synthesis of aluminophosphate and silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves using N-methylethanolamine as template with or without a source of fluoride. The use of N-methylethanolamine as template results in good quality AlPO4 of CHA framework type and SAPO molecular sieves of CHA framework type with low levels of silicon in high yield.

Abstract: Applicants have synthesized a family of microporous aluminosilicate zeolites and substituted versions thereof which are identified as UZM-8. These new compositions can be prepared using either only one or more organoammonium cations, such as diethyldimethylammonium or ethyltrimethylammonium cations and optionally an alkali and/or an alkaline earth cation as structure directing agents. The UZM-8 compositions are described by an empirical formula of Mmn+Rrp+Al1-xExSiyOz and have a unique x-ray diffraction pattern.

Abstract: The invention concerns a microporous crystalline material, with a characteristic X-ray diffractogram, made up by oxygen tetrahedra and one metal (T+4 and T+3) with the possibility of introducing surface acidity produced by the substitution in the network of some T+4 cations (normally Si+4) by T+3 cations (normally Al+3), which gives rise to a structural charge deficiency which can be offset by protons, Brönsted acidity, and/or cations with a high charge-radium ratio, Lewis acidity. The method of preparation is based on the modification of the laminar structure of a mixed oxide (normally SiO2, Al2O3) synthesized from a gel treated under controlled hydrothermal conditions, intercalating organic molecules with a proton-acceptor group and a long hydrocarbonic chain between its laminae. The intercalated material has laminae with a significant separation between them due to the presence between them of the organic chains.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of mesostructured molecular sieve silicas from inorganic silicon precursors and polyoxyethylene oxide based polymers is described. The silicas are stable upon calcination to 600° to 800° C. The silicas are useful in refining processes.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for preparing a synthetic clay mineral which comprises silicon, aluminum, and at least one octahedron ion, which clay mineral has a total content of sodium and potassium of less than 0.5 wt. %, comprising the steps of a) providing a silica-alumina with a total content of sodium and potassium of less than 2.0 wt. % b) combining the silica-alumina with an octahedron ion source in such a manner that less than 0.1 mole of the total of sodium or potassium is added per mole of octahedron ion, c) if necessary, adjusting the pH to a value of at least 7, with less than 0.1 mole of the total of sodium and potassium being added per mole of octahedron ion during the pH adjustment, d) ageing the precipitate formed in c) at a temperature of 0-350° C. in an aqueous environment; e) optionally isolating the resulting material, optionally followed by washing.

Abstract: The invention deals with a microporous crystalline material, with a characteristic X-ray diffractogram, comprised of oxygen tetrahedra and a metal (T+4 and T+3) with the possibility of introducing surface acidity produced by the substitution in the lattice of some T+4 cations by T+3 cations, which gives rise to a structural charge deficiency that may be compensated by protons, Brönsted acidity, and/or high ratio radium charge cations, Lewis acidity; and the obtaining method thereof, based on the preparation of a gel, its hydrothermal treatment under controlled conditions and the treatment of the resulting laminar material with a solution of an organic compound, a swollen material being obtained, which is subjected to a treatment for the formation of interlaminar pillars of polymeric oxides, obtaining a pillared material that maintains the separation between the sheets, even after calcination.

Abstract: The invention concerns a microporous crystalline material, with a characteristic X-ray diffractogram, made up by oxygen tetrahedra and one metal (T+4 and T+3) with the possibility of introducing surface acidity produced by the substitution in the network of some T+4 cations (normally Si+4) by T+3 cations (normally Al+3), which gives rise to a structural charge deficiency which can be offset by protons, Brönsted acidity, and/or cations with a high charge-radium ratio, Lewis acidity.

Abstract: The invention concerns a microporous oxide material ITQ6, with a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern, and surface areas for which microporous surface area may be of at least 20 m2/g the external surface area may be at least 350 m2/g and the total surface area may be at least 400 m2/g. It may be made via preparation of gel, its hydrothermal treatment, and the treatment of the resulting material with a swelling solution followed by at least partial delamination e.g., by mechanical agitation or ultrasonics. The final oxide material is calcined and, in its acid form or combined with metals, especially noble metals, is useful as catalyst for the isomerization of n-butene to isobutene, or in dewaxing and isodewaxing processes and as a catalytic cracking catalyst or as an additive in FCC catalysts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic crystalline material comprising acidic surface silanol groups, designated MCM-69, a method for its preparation and use thereof in catalytic conversion of organic compounds.

Abstract: A neutral templating route to mesoporous molecular sieves based on H-bonding and self-assembly between neutral primary amine or diamine surfactants (S°) and neutral inorganic precursors (I°) has been used to prepare hexagonal and lamellar mesoporous silicas with site isolated transition metal centers. This templating approach allows for the preparation of hexagonal or hexagonal-like mesoporous oxidation catalysts with large framework wall thickness of at least about 17 Å, small elementary particle size (≦400 Å), and unique combinations of framework-confined mesopores and textural mesopores while at the same time providing for facile recovery of the neutral template by simple solvent extraction.

Abstract: Hybrid mesoporous molecular sieve silica compositions which have intergrown wormhole domains and lamellar or hexagonal domains and prepared from mixtures of water soluble silicate precursors and amine surfactant templates through a neutralization reaction are described. The silica compositions are stable above 600° C.

Abstract: Bimodal amporphous inorganic material that in a pore size distribution plot has distinct mesopore and micropore peaks. A process for producing a bimodal material or a material that contains essentially only mesopores involves heating an inorganic oxide in the presence of material that bonds to the inorganic oxide by hydrogen bonding.

Abstract: The invention relates to an acidic silicoaluminate solid that has a microporous zeolitic phase that is characterized by at least one infrared band between 400-1600 cm-1, an organized mesoporosity that is characterized by the presence of at least one X-diffraction line between 20-100 Å, a silica/alumina molar ratio of between 5-250 and an acidity that is measured by infrared analysis via an area of the band at about 1545 cm-1 at least equal to 50 g of dry solid.

Abstract: A neutral templating route to mesoporous molecular sieves based on H-bonding and self-assembly between neutral primary amine or diamine surfactants (S°) and neutral inorganic precursors (I°) has been used to prepare hexagonal and lamellar mesoporous silicas with site isolated transition metal centers. This templating approach allows for the preparation of hexagonal or hexagonal-like mesoporous oxidation catalysts with large framework wall thickness of at least about 17 Å, small elementary particle size (≦400 Å), and unique combinations of framework-confined mesopores and textural mesopores while at the same time providing for facile recovery of the neutral template by simple solvent extraction.