Abstract: A new family of crystalline molecular sieves have been synthesized. These compositions have a microporous structure of at least ZrO.sub.3 octahedral units and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral units. Optionally, the molecular sieves contain M metals such as titanium or tin. These novel molecular sieves are prepared hydrothermally from a reaction mixture composed of reactive sources of the components. Additionally, these molecular sieves are useful for the selective adsorption of ammonium ions.

Abstract: A novel crystalline titanium silicate designated ETS-14 molecular sieve is disclosed and characterized. ETS-14 may be prepared by heating ETS-10 molecular sieve in the form of an aqueous gel or incorporating crystals of ETS-10 with an aqueous source of sodium that is essentially free from potassium.

Abstract: A fire resistant liquid and a process for the preparation thereof characterized in reacting granulated potassium hydroxide, powdered sodium carbonate, lumps of metallic silicon and water.A fireproof building material molded by applying a viscous liquid of the fire resistant liquid mixed with bentonite and fibers on one side or both sides of wood-, paper-, metal- and composite boards, and a fireproof building material molded by laminating an incombustible cotton plate to a base plate through a compounding mixture of the fire resistant liquid with bentonite and Chinese cotton. A fire resistant adhesive prepared by mixing the fire resistant liquid with bentonite, Chinese cotton and BENGEL 31.

Abstract: Incorporation of neutral water soluble inorganic salts into a precipitated silica improves the filler dispersion in a compounded rubber, reduces rolling resistance (hysteresis), and improves processability. These properties are achieved without loss of the expected reinforcement effect due to the substitution of inorganic salt for SiO.sub.2 in the silica. The properties are seen when a variety of silanes and processing aids are added to the silica.

Abstract: A crystalline zeolite X adsorbent comprising a crystalline zeolite X having an SiO.sub.2 /A.sub.2 O.sub.3 molar ratio of not larger than 3.0, where lithium cations associated with an AlO.sub.2 tetrahedron unit are 80 to less than 88 mol % of the total cations and the content of alkaline earth metal cations is from 0.5 to less than 4.6 mo % is produced by ion-exchanging with lithium cations at least 90 mol % of the cations associated with an Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 tetrahedron unit of a crystalline zeolite X having an SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 molar ratio of not larger than 3.0, ion-exchanging the crystalline zeolite X again with an aqueous solution of mixed salts of an alkali metal salt and an alkaline earth metal salt to decrease the lithium cations associated with the AlO.sub.2 tetrahedron unit to 80 to less than 88 mol %, followed by washing and drying, and activating the crystalline zeolite X.

Abstract: Composition for a coating protecting the surfaces of carbon-containing products exposed to a hot, oxidizing environment such as the parts of anodes not immersed in the molten salt bath and the liners of the aluminum electrolysis cells and more generally the non-immersed parts of carbon-containing refractory elements used in electrolysis conducted below 950.degree. C. in a molten salt bath, comprising a geopolymer, preferably in the fluoropoly(sialate-disiloxo) family, the other components possibly being water as well as alumina and/or a refractory other than silica. Coating protecting the surfaces of carbon-containing products exposed to a hot, oxidizing environment such as the non-immersed parts of carbon-containing refractory elements used in electrolysis conducted below 950.degree. C. in a molten salt bath, including polysilicates and at least one inorganic polymer in the poly(sialate) family, preferably fluoropoly(sialate-disiloxo), also possibly with alumina or another refractory other than silica.

Abstract: Disclosed is a commercial grade of soluble silicate solutions, clear homogenous and water white essentially free of unreacted silica, made by dissolving in a closed container biogenetic silica, preferably rice hull ash, in a strong alkali solution, preferably sodium hydroxide in the presence of an agent, such as an active carbonaceous material, which prevents discoloration of the soluble silicates by absorbing and/or reacting with polyvalent metals, organic materials, and the like, in the biogenetic silica as it dissolves in and reacts with the alkali solution. The invention takes advantage of the residue of such active carbonaceous material on the biogenetic silica, such as rice hulls, left by commercial energy burning thereof which effectively prevents discoloration. A solid residue results from the method which is an active carbonaceous material including concentrated manganese from the biogenetic silica, both of which are valuable commercial products.

Abstract: A method of making an inorganic salt-hydrogen peroxide complex includes the following steps: (a) mixing the inorganic salt with sufficient water for a time sufficient to form a soft paste, (b) mixing the paste with an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution to form a hydrogen peroxide-containing paste, and (c) drying the hydrogen peroxide-containing paste. A hydrate method of making Na.sub.4 P.sub.2 O.sub.7.3H.sub.2 O.sub.2 includes the steps of: mixing sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate solid with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide having a concentration of less than 30%, and drying the mixture. Compositions of matter include K.sub.2 HPO.sub.4.3H.sub.2 O.sub.2, KH.sub.2 PO.sub.4.H.sub.2 O.sub.2 Ca.sub.2 P.sub.2 O.sub.7.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, Ca.sub.2 P.sub.2 O.sub.4.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, Na.sub.2 SO.sub.4.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, K.sub.2 SO.sub.4.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, Na.sub.2 SiO.sub.3.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2 and Na.sub.2 SiO.sub.7.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2.

Abstract: Cogranulates of high bulk density which easily disintegrate in water and comprise aluminosilicates and crystalline sodium silicates having a layered structure. The aluminosilicates contained therein are those of the formulaM.sub.2/n O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3. XSiO.sub.2. yH.sub.2 Oin which M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, n indicates the valency of the cation, x is.gtoreq.2 and y has a value of between 0 and 8. The sodium silicates have an SiO.sub.2 /Na.sub.2 O ratio of (1.8 to 4.2):1. These cogranulates are prepared by mixing the pulverulent aluminosilicates and sodium silicates with one another and introducing the mixture into a zone in which it is compacted between two rolls rotating in opposite directions to form a compact. After comminution of the compact, the desired particle sizes are finally separated off from the oversize and undersize material. The cogranulates can be used in detergents and cleaning agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the ecological usage of acid effluents. Also disclosed is a sorption agent which is characterized in that an acid effluent, created from the production of fullers earth which contains as main ingredients Fe.sup.2+/3+ -, Al.sup.3+ -, Ca.sup.2+ - and Mg.sup.2+ cations and inorganic anions, is reacted with an alkali silicate. The resultant precipitate is separated in an aqueous phase and, when necessary, purified and dried. The sorption agent can be used for the bleaching of oils or for the removal of soaps, phospholipids and heavy metals from oils, specifically edible oils.

Abstract: A process for producing silicate or silicate-containing builder granules having an apparent density of at least 600 g/l by compacting silicate materials having an apparent density of less than 500 g/l, a molar ratio of SiO.sub.2 to Na.sub.2 O of 1.3 to 4, and a water content of up to 15% by weight, wherein the silicate materials are X-ray amorphous and are present in the form of a fine particle solid having a flake structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zeolite catalyst, a process for using the catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons, especially naphtha and LPG feedstock, and a process for preparing the catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to new crystalline organic compositions having unique combinations of framework-confined uniform mesopores and textural mesopores and to a method for their preparation. The compositions typically possess a framework wall thickness of at least about 17.ANG., small elementary particle size of less than about 400.ANG., and ratio of textural to framework-confined mesoporosity of greater than about 0.2. The formation of the mesoporous structure is accomplished by a novel self-assembly mechanism involving hydrogen bonding between neutral amine surfactant (S.degree.) and neutral inorganic oxide precursor (I.degree.). This S.degree.I.degree. templating approach allows for facile and environmentally benign recycling of the cost-intensive template by simple solvent extraction methods.

Abstract: A crystalline hydrated layered sodium and potassium silicate/amorphous sodium and potassium silicate composite material with predetermined hardness ion sequestration properties is achieved by controlling the process for forming the material. The process for producing the crystalline hydrated layered sodium and potassium silicate/amorphous is sodium and potassium silicate composite comprises hydrolyzing DB-1 crystalline sodium and potassium silicate glasses as a precursor material to produce the composite material known as DB-2. Hydrolysis of the DB-1 precursor material is achieved by adding typically up to 100.0 milliequivalents per gram of H.sub.3 O.sup.+ ions or up to 50 milliequivalents per gram of OH.sup.- ions. The resulting DB-2 material can sequester CA.sup.2+ ions, Mg.sup.+ ions, or both, depending on the results desired, processing conditions, and starting materials used.

Abstract: A crystalline silicate material containing both sodium and potassium cations within the crystalline matrix. Wherein the material is SiO.sub.2 /(xNa.sub.2 O+yK.sub.2 O)=Z where x+y=1, 0.75<x<1.0 (and therefore 0.0<y<0.25), and 1.3.ltoreq.Z.ltoreq.3.22. The material possesses predetermined superior hardness ion sequestration properties determined by the composition and processing of the material. The material can be made by any one of several processes which are also set forth.

Abstract: A method of refining magma, which includes silicon carbide, basaltic clay, and other insoluble components, including the steps of blending the magma with monovalent alkali hydroxides and a chemical oxidizing agent, melting the magma, and injecting oxygen into the melted magma. The melted magma is electrolyzed to separate metals contained in the melt, which are recovered by gravity separation followed by centrifugation. Soluble silicates are recovered by crystallization.

Abstract: Amorphous sodium silicate-metal sulfate composite powder having water softening power and having small hygroscopicity, and useful as a detergent builder is provided. This amorphous sodium silicate-metal sulfate composite powder is characterized in that it contains a metal sulfate, for example, sodium sulfate, as solid solution, and when the SiO.sub.2 /Na.sub.2 O molar ratio is expressed by n and the specific surface area thereof is expressed by S (m.sup.2 /g), n and S satisfy the following expressions:1.60.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.2.800.10.ltoreq.S.ltoreq.2.00, provided that it is assumed that the molar number of Na.sub.2 O is the molar number of Na.sub.2 O based on sodium silicate, and does not contain the molar number of Na.sub.2 O based on sodium sulfate in the case where the metal sulfate is sodium sulfate. This powder is prepared by grinding sodium silicate cullet containing the metal sulfate as solid solution.

Abstract: A particulate amorphous alkali metal silicate is prepared by heating a mixture of silicate glass and water or aqueous solution to a temperature of about 300.degree.-400.degree. C. to provide a foamed material that is easily formed into particles of less than 20 microns. After careful hydration, a product having 1-15% water based on loss of ignition (LOI) of product at 800.degree. C. is produced that controls the activity of magnesium in solutions and is, therefore, a useful detergent ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a crystalline hydrated layered sodium and potassium silicate/amorphous sodium and potassium silicate composite material with predetermined hardness ion sequestration properties achieved by controlling the process for forming the material. The process for producing the crystalline hydrated layered sodium and potassium silicate/amorphous sodium and potassium silicate composite comprises hydrolyzing DB-1 crystalline sodium and potassium silicate glasses as a precursor material to produce the composite material known as DB-2. Hydrolysis of the DB-1 precursor material is achieved by adding typically up to 100.0 milliequivalents per gram of H.sub.3 O.sup.+ ions or up to 50 milliequivalents per gram of OH.sup.- ions. The resulting DB-2 material can sequester CA.sup.2+ ions, Mg.sup.+ ions, or both, depending on the results desired, processing conditions, and starting materials used.

Abstract: A process is described for producing neutral to alkaline color developer pigments for use in carbon-free transfer papers from an acid-activated smectic phyllosilicate and basically reacting chemicals. The process is characterized in that the acid-activated phyllosilicate with a layer structure which is essentially still intact is reactive without intermediate drying with the basically-reacting chemicals up to partial or complete decomposition of the amorphous silicic acid formed on the corners and edges of the phyllosilicate crystallites without significant re-exchange of the hydronium ions inserted between the layers of the phyllosilicate by alkali or earth alkali ions.The color developer pigments can be used in suspensions with concentrations from 30 to 50% by weight, preferably from roughly 38 to 48% by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of increasing the silica to metal oxide ratio in alkali metal silicate solutions by removing smaller size anions from the solution using a strong cation exchange resin comprising: condensing the smaller size anions as silica in the pores of the strong cation exchange resin; leaving the larger, more siliceous anions in the external solution.

Abstract: The synthesized inorganic crystalline ion exchange material has a composition represented by the following general formula in an anhydride form:aX.sub.2 O.bSiO.sub.2.cX'O,wherein X represents Na and K; X' represents Ca, or Ca and Mg; b/a is 1.4 to 2.1; c/a is 0.001 to 0.35; K/Na in X.sub.2 O is 0.09 to 1.11; Mg/Ca in X'O is 0 to 100; and K.sub.2 O/SiO.sub.2 is 0.06 to 0.25. The synthesized inorganic crystalline ion exchange material exhibits main shift peaks at least at 1080.+-.6 cm.sup.-1 in Raman scattering spectra in the range of from 900 to 1200 cm.sup.-1. The inorganic ion exchange material of the present invention is excellent in cationic exchange capacity, cationic exchange speed, and anti-solubility, making it useful to be used for a water softener and an alkalinity adjusting agent in detergents.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a crystalline hydrated layered sodium silicate/amorphous sodium silicate composite material with predetermined hardness ion sequestration properties achieved by control of the process for forming the material, and a process for making the material. The process for producing the crystalline hydrated layered sodium silicate/amorphous sodium silicate composite consists of producing a crystalline sodium disilicate by heating a sodium silicate at a specified time and temperature. The resulting material may include amorphous material, and the crystalline sodium disilicate can be either alpha-phase or delta-phase disilicate. This crystalline sodium disilicate is then hydrolyzed with up to 50.0 milliequivalents per gram of either H.sub.3 O.sup.+ ions or OH.sup.- ions. The resulting material can sequester Ca.sup.2+ ions, Mg.sup.2+ ions, or both, depending on the results desired, processing conditions, and starting materials used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crystalline sheet sodium silicate of the general formulaxNa.sub.2 O.multidot.ySiO.sub.2 .multidot.zP.sub.2 O.sub.5in whichthe ratio of x to y corresponds to a number from 0.35 to 0.6,the ratio of x to z corresponds to a number from 1.75 to 1200and the ratio of y to z corresponds to a number from 4 to 2800,a process for its preparation and its use.

Abstract: An improved layered sodium silicate having a .delta. crystalline structure and a process for preparing it is described. By pulverizing anhydrous sodium silicate into an anhydrous sodium silicate powder, adding a limited mount of water to form a mixture granulating the mixture, and directly calcining the granules, a layered sodium silicate having improved calcium ion binding capacity and magnesium ion binding capacity can be produced.

Abstract: The invention concerns a solid alkalimetal silicate having a molar ratio SiO.sub.2 :M.sub.2 O from about 1.5 to about 3, in which M is an alkali metal and substantially consists of sodium and optionally potassium. The silicate contains from about 7 to about 20% by weight of sodium carbonate based on the dry material and has a water content from about 14 to about 22% by weight. Further, the invention concerns a method of preparing the silicate above, use of the same and cleaning agent compositions containing such a silicate.

Abstract: Amorphous sodium silicate powder exhibiting excellent water softening power and suitable as a detergent builder is provided. This amorphous sodium silicate powder is characterized in that when the molar ratio of SiO.sub.2 /Na.sub.2 O is expressed by n and the specific surface area thereof is expressed by S(m.sup.2 /g), the following expressions:1.20.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.1.600.10.ltoreq.S.ltoreq.0.90and0.008.times.n.sup.8.6 .ltoreq.S.ltoreq.0.063.times.n.sup.8.1are satisfied.

Abstract: To prepare a mixture of sodium silicates having lamellar structure and sodium carbonate peroxohydrate, sodium silicate composed essentially of .delta.-Na.sub.2 Si.sub.2 O.sub.5 is reacted at least partially with carbon dioxide and atomized water with continuous circulation with the formation of a kanemite/sodium hydrogen carbonate mixture. The kanemite/sodium hydrogen carbonate mixture and further sodium silicate composed essentially of .delta.-Na.sub.2 Si.sub.2 O.sub.5 is brought into contact with atomized water with continuous circulation. Finally, 0.015 to 1.5 mol of hydrogen peroxide per mole of sodium silicate composed essentially of .delta.-Na.sub.2 Si.sub.2 O.sub.5 employed is added to the resulting kanemite/sodium carbonate mixture.

Abstract: Novel fluoride containing substituted smectite clays are disclosed as well as their preparation and uses. The clay has the formulaA.sub.x (M.sub.y M'.sub.4--y)(Si.sub.8--x M.sub.t M'.sub.v)O.sub.20 (OH).sub.4--u F.sub.uwhere A is a cation, M and M' are metals having a +3 oxidation state, each selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, iron and chromium, x is the moles of A, y is the moles of M, t and v are the moles of M and M' in the tetrahedral layer and t+v=x and u is the moles of F. The clay composition may be used as is or after pillaring to catalyze hydrocarbon conversion processes such as alkylation.

Abstract: Crystals of the Zeolite Analcime (Analcite) Na.sub.2 O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.4SiO.sub.2.2H.sub.2 O are provided having a largest dimension greater than 50 micron. A method for preparing such crystals by mixing aqueous solutions of aluminium sulphate and sodium metasilicate, allowing a gel to form then heating, is provided. The presence of an organic water-miscible base encourages an increased crystal size. The crystals retain water strongly and a use for them in long term immobilisation of tritiated waste water is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of crystalline sodium sheet silicate with kanemite structure with the chemical formulaNaH Si.sub.2 O.sub.5 .multidot.X H.sub.2 Oin which X represents a value between 1 and 3. Crystalline sodium sheet silicate with kanemite structure is produced by maintaining a mixture of sodium disilicate, silica and water in the molar ratio of 1:2:(6-8) at a temperature of 20.degree. to 100.degree. C. for a period of 0.2 to 10 h.

Abstract: Disclosed are amorphous silica or silica-alumina spherical particles composed of X-ray diffractometrically substantially amorphous silica or silica-alumina, wherein individual particles have a definite spherical shape and a notched surface, the circularity (A) represented by the following formula: ##EQU1## wherein r1 stands for the radius of the circumcircle of the profile of the particle in an electron microscope photo thereof and r2 stands for the radius of the inscribed circle of the profile of the particle in the electron microscope photo, is in the range of from 0.90 to 1, the notching degree (B) represented by the formula: ##EQU2## wherein .DELTA.t stands for the depth between the peak and trough in the radial direction of notches on the profile of the particle in the electron microscope photo and r1 is as defined above, is in the range of from 1 to 10%, and the primary particle size (2r1) determined by the electron microscope method is in the range of from 0.1 to 20 .mu.m.

Abstract: Method for destroying radioactive graphite and silicon carbide in fuel elements containing small spheres of uranium oxide coated with silicon carbide in a graphite matrix, by treating the graphite fuel elements in a molten salt bath in the presence of air, the salt bath comprising molten sodium-based salts such as sodium carbonate and a small amount of sodium sulfate as catalyst, or calcium-based salts such as calcium chloride and a small amount of calcium sulfate as catalyst, while maintaining the salt bath in a temperature range of about 950.degree. to about 1,100.degree. C. As a further feature of the invention, large radioactive graphite fuel elements, e.g. of the above composition, can be processed to oxidize the graphite and silicon carbide, by introducing the fuel element into a reaction vessel having downwardly and inwardly sloping sides, the fuel element being of a size such that it is supported in the vessel at a point above the molten salt bath therein.

Abstract: Phossy water is a toxic liquid waste that is generated when elemental phosphorus is manufactured, stored, or processed into phosphorus-containing products. Elemental phosphorus may be present as a solution, as colloidal particles, and as settleable particles.The primary objects of the invention are as follows:1. To provide a process for the disposal of phossy water stored at the TVA National Fertilizer and Environmental Research Center.2. To provide a process for the recovery of phossy water that will be generated when hazardous wastes stored at the TVA National Fertilizer and Environmental Research Center are recycled.Phossy water can be disposed of by using it to quench and granulate molten slag at electric furnaces used to manufacture elemental phosphorus. The elemental phosphorus content of the phossy water is limited to about 2 parts per million.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of mixtures of synthetic, crystalline magadiite and salts which split off oxygen. For this purpose, 1 mol of soda-water glass which has a molar ratio of SiO.sub.2 :Na.sub.2 O=1:(0.25 to 0.5) is mixed with 0.1 to 0.9 mol of a compound which has a pH of less than 10.5 in molar aqueous concentration, as a neutralizing agent. In the presence of magadiite seed crystals, the reaction mixture is heated at temperatures from 373 to 523 K. in an autoclave for 1 to 15 hours and, after cooling, 0.15 to 1.5 mol of hydrogen peroxide are added per mol of soda-water glass employed. The solid and the dissolved substances are isolated from the reaction suspension as dry substance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of mixtures of synthetic, crystalline kenyaite and salts which split off oxygen. For this purpose, 1 mol of soda-water glass which has a molar ratio of SiO.sub.2 :Na.sub.2 O=1:(0.25 to 0.5) is mixed with 0.1 to 0.9 mol of a compound which has a pH of less than 10.5 in molar aqueous concentration, as a neutralizing agent. In the presence of kenyaite seed crystals, the reaction mixture is heated at temperatures from 373 to 523 K. in an autoclave for 1 to 10 hours and, after cooling, 0.15 to 1.5 mol of hydrogen peroxide are added per mol of soda-water glass employed. The solid is isolated from the reaction suspension as dry substance.

Abstract: The invention is a process for the hydrothermal production of crystalline sodium disilicate by heating an aqueous mixture of quartz sand and sodium hydroxide or an aqueous solution of sodium disilicate with a solids content of at least 50% by weight or more than 75% by weight at a temperature above 235.degree. C. and under autogenous pressure to form crystalline sodium disilicate.

Abstract: The frost-de-icing salt-resistance of concrete structures is improved by applying to the surface of the concrete an aqueous alkali silicate solution comprising______________________________________ slilicic acid (calculated as SiO.sub.2) 30-32 moles alkali metal ions (calculated as Na.sup.+1) 23-24.3 moles C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alcohol (calculated as ethanol) 2-2.1 moles carbonate (calculated as CO.sub.3.sup.-2) 1.6-2.1 moles water at least 400 moles.

Abstract: Synthetic crystalline aluminosilicate is prepared by an inorganic process from a reaction mixture, which contains, in an aqueous alkaline medium SiO.sub.2 and Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 or their hydrated derivatives or alkali silicates and aluminates, mineralizers and optionally seeding crystals, the reaction mixture containing: SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 in molar ratio of 15-40, OH.sup.- /SiO.sub.2 in molar ratio 0.1-0.2, and H.sub.2 O/SiO.sub.2 in molar ratio 20-60. The aluminosilicate produced by the process has a chemical composition expressed in molar ratios as: 0-3 M.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :15-40 SiO.sub.2 :0-40 H.sub.2 O, where M represents an alkali cation. The aluminosilicate is useful in the preparation of catalysts and adsorbents.

Abstract: The invention provides:primary particles of amorphous silica composite material, characterized in that they are composed of numerous granular amorphous silica particles randomly attached to amorphous silica particles retaining the original configuration of calcium silicate crystals as starting crystals and having a crystalline appearance;secondary particles of amorphous silica composite material, characterized in that they are composed of said primary particles randomly three-dimensionally interlocked with one another;shaped bodies of amorphous silica composite material, characterized in that they are composed of either or both of said primary particles and said secondary particles randomly three-dimensionally interlocked with one another; andprocesses for preparing said primary particles, said secondary particles or said shaped bodies thereof.

Abstract: Water-soluble film-forming inorganic compounds having a specific gravity of 1.1 or more and capable of being formed into a film at ordinary temperature or by heating. The compounds are formed by a reaction of a metal, a hydroxide of an alkali metal, and hydrofluoric acid or boric acid and their salts or their submineral acid salts. The water-soluble film-forming inorganic compounds are superior in refractory, heat-resistant and heat-insulating properties, also have rust-inhibitory properties. The compounds are useful as heat-resistant adhesives in fireproof and heat-resistant layered composites made of metal, wood, and the like. A process of coating materials with a layer of these compounds is also provided.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for preparing P zeolites in which aluminate and silicate solutions are reacted in the presence of a P-zeolite seed.

Abstract: This invention provides a three dimensional inorganic oxide structure comprising a myriad of cavities interconnected by holes having a narrow pore size distribution, in which the diameters of the cavities is in the range from 1 to 50 .mu.m and that of the holes in the range 1 to 10 .mu.m and in which the pore volume in the range 1 to 10 .mu.m is at least 2 cc/g and in which the inorganic oxide is selected from alumina, silica, titania, zirconia and mixtures thereof and a process for the preparation of such structures.

Abstract: A geopolymeric fluoro-alumino-silicate binder is provided which makes it possible to manufacture items with excellent mechanical and heat resistance at temperatures between 250.degree. C. and 650.degree. C. with a variable coefficient of thermal expansion 5.10-6/.degree.C.<.DELTA..lambda.<35.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C. After curing, the geopolymeric compound thus obtained is a solid solution comprising:a) a geopolymer of the fluoro-alkaline poly(sialate-disiloxo) type (M,F)-PSDS of formula ##STR1## b) an alkaline-alumino-fluoride M.sub.3 A1F.sub.6 such as elpasolite K.sub.2 NaAlF.sub.6 ;c) a silicious phase SiO.sub.2 of the Opal CT type, hydrous SiO.sub.2 ;where "M" represents the cations Na and/or K, and "n" the degree of polymerisation.The process for obtaining fluoro-alumino-silicate geopolymer binders consists of reacting a geopolymeric resin obtained from a reactional mixture containing:a) an aqueous solution of alkaline silicate with a molar ratio M.sub.2 O:SiO.sub.2 comprised between or equal toM.sub.

Abstract: The invention concerns a solid alkalimetal silicate having a molar ratio SiO.sub.2 :M.sub.2 O from about 1.5 to about 3, in which M is an alkalimetal substantially consisting of sodium and potassium. The silicate contains from about 1 and up to about 5% by weight of K.sub.2 O based on the dry material and the water content being from about 16 to about 25% by weight based on the total weight.Further, the invention concerns a method of its preparation, its use and a cleaning agent composition containing the silicate above.

Abstract: The geopolymeric alumino-silicates have been grouped in three families depending on the atomic ratio Si/Al which may be 1, 2 or 3. With the most commonly used simplified notation, a distinction is made between______________________________________ poly M.sub.n --(Si--O--Al--O) .sub.n-- or (M)--PS, (sialate) poly M.sub.n --(Si--O--Al--O--Si--O) .sub.n-- or (M)--PSS, (sialate- siloxo) poly M.sub.n --(Si--O--Al--O--Si--O--Si--O) .sub.n-- or (sialate- (M)--PSDS disiloxo). ______________________________________A process for obtaining a geopolymer of the alkaline poly(sialate-disiloxo) family (M)-PSDS with the ratio Si/Al=3 involves producing geopolymeric resin obtained from a reactional mixture containing:a) an aqueous solution of alkaline silicate with a molar ratio SiO.sub.2 :M.sub.2 O comprised between or equal to SiO.sub.2 :M.sub.2 O 4.0:1 and 6.6:1 the concentration of which is over 60% wt and where the initial viscosity at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Alkali metal silicate solutions are formed into granules in a single stage. The heated solution is sprayed into a heated drum having a multiplicity of arms fixed to a rapid by rotating central shaft. A gas, preferably air, heated to 150.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. is also introduced with the silicate solution and a granulated product is obtained from the other end of the drum.

Abstract: Synthetic crystalline zeolite of the MFI type and its preparation process, said zeolite being characterized by:a) the following approximate general formula:M.sup.+.sub.(x+y) [Si.sub.(96-(x+y)) Al.sub.x Ga.sub.y 0.sub.192 ].sup.(x+y).sup.-in which M represents an alkaline cation and/or ammonium cation and/or a proton, x is a number between 0 and 24, y is a number between 0 and 24, (x+y) is a number between 0.64 and 24 and preferably between 1.88 and 19.2,b) a X-ray diagram of its ammonium form shown in Table I of the description andc) a fluorine content of its ammonium form between approximately 0.01 and 2.0% by weight, said zeolite having been synthesized in a fluoride medium and in the absence of an organic agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel zirconium silicate compound which has the formula M.sub.x Si.sub.y Zr.sub.z O.sub.w where M is an ammonium ion, a hydronium ion, an alkali metal or mixtures thereof and x, y, z and w are the mole fractions of M, silicon, zirconium and oxygen respectively. The composition is characterized in that it has a unique x-ray powder diffraction pattern, has a surface area from about 80 to about 400 and has a layered structure. These compositions are prepared by hydrothermal crystallization of a reaction mixture containing reactive sources of the alkali metal, silicon, zirconium and water. Finally, these compositions may be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a solid alkalimetal silicate having a molar ratio SiO.sub.2 :M.sub.2 O from about 1.5 to about 3, in which M is an alkalimetal and substantially consists of sodium and optionally potassium. The silicate contains from about 7 to about 20% by weight of sodium carbonate based on the dry material and has a water content from about 14 to about 22% by weight.Further, the invention concerns a method of preparing the silicate above, use of the same and cleaning agent compositions containing such a silicate.