Abstract: A process is provided for the production of a catalyst useful for removing nitrogen oxides out of exhaust gases from internal combustion engines operated under lean burn conditions. The catalyst is produced by supporting at least one catalytic metal, such as platinum, iridium, rhodium, other transition metals and alkaline earth metals, as the active component on a support, such as a zeolite, by either wash-coating a solution of the catalytic metal components onto the support; evaporating off solvent from a mixture of solvent, catalyst material and support, or rapidly drying droplets of support and catalyst material containing slurry with a hot gas. The supported catalyst is activated by heating to a temperature of 150 to 300.degree. C. for a period of time sufficient to desorb catalytic material components, such as water, chlorine and ammonia, out of the pores of the catalyst that adversely affect the activity and heat resistance of the catalyst.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing crystalline microporous material suitable for manufacturing a variety of crystalline microporous material under mild reaction conditions and under safe working environmental conditions by using simple installation. The crystalline microporous materials obtained by the present invention may be used as adsorbent agent, catalyst or separating material. According to the characterizing features of the manufacturing method of the present invention, there are provided a method of using cation compound or amine as crystallizing modifier and using, in combination, raw material including canemite or silicon dioxide and a further method using raw material including silicon dioxide and aluminum salt. The method includes a step of mixing these components, a solid-liquid separating step for separating produced fine particles, and a crystallizing step for crystallizing the separated solid component.

Abstract: A process of modifying the porosity of an aluminosilicate or silica whose porosity is not amenable to modification by acid extraction. The process involves contacting said aluminosilicate or silica with an alkali aluminate, and then extracting the aluminate-treated material with an extraction agent so as to form the porosity-modified aluminosilicate or silica. The process is applicable to zeolites which are unreactive under acid extraction conditions, e.g. ferrierite, and applicable to zeolites which are structurally unstable under acid extraction conditions, such as the mineral bikitaite. Mesoporous compositions are disclosed, including a mesoporous ferrierite and a mesoporous zeolite DCM-3.

Abstract: A composition of matter represented by the formulaM.sup.n+.sub.(2x+y)/n [Si.sub.(2-x-y) Al.sub.(y) Zn.sub.(x) ]O.sub.4 ;whereinM is cation selected from Groups 1, 2, 7, 10, 11, 12 and the f block elements as defined by the Periodic Table of the elements as adopted by IUPAC; n is the valence of the selected cation; M; x is greater than or equal to 0.02 but less than or equal to 1;y is a value less than or equal to 0.98; and 2x+y is greater than or equal to 0.80;wherein the composition of matter has the FAU structure. The compositions have utility as gas separation adsorbents in processes for separating oxygen from nitrogen in air.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition composed of a carrier and a metal coated, inert, porous particulate material having the metal substantially in a zero valence state. The composition is contained within the interior cavity of a container to scavenge oxygen therein. The composition may form at least a part of the interior surface of the container or be present therein in the form of a film, mat, sachet or ceramic.

Abstract: Process for the hydroisomerization of n-paraffins in the presence of a difunctional catalyst which comprises:(a) a porous crystalline material isostructural with beta-zeolite selected from boro-silicate (BOR-B) and boro-alumino-silicate (AL-BOR-B) in which the molar SiO.sub.2 :Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 ratio is higher than 300:1;(b) one or more metal(s) belonging to Group VIIIA, selected from platinum and palladium, in an amount comprised within the range of from 0.05 to 5% by weight.

Abstract: A molecular sieve, which contains in all, or only in some, of its cavities colorant molecules as well as a modifier which is covalently bound to said molecular sieve and which reduces its pore diameter, a process for its preparation as well as its use as pigment for coloring high molecular weight organic materials, preferably biopolymers and plastic materials, glasses, ceramic products, for formulations of decorative cosmetics, for the preparation of paint systems, preferably automotive lacquers, printing inks, dispersion paints and color filters as well as materials comprising the novel molecular sieves.

Abstract: Large crystal zeolites are prepared by heating a zeolite synthesis mixture under agitation to a temperature equal to or less than the effective nucleation temperature of the zeolite synthesis mixture and thereafter the zeolite synthesis mixture is heated without agitation to a temperature equal to or greater than the effective nucleation temperature of the zeolite synthesis mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to zeolitic molecular sieve compositions characterized by outstanding capability to complex multivalent cations, especially calcium. In particular, the invention relates to novel zeolitic molecular sieve compositions, especially those based on molecular sieves having a high alumina-to-silica ratio, in which crystals of the zeolite are modified by the inclusion of occluded silicate.

Abstract: This invention relates to zeolitic molecular sieve compositions characterized by outstanding capability to complex multivalent cations, especially calcium. In particular, the invention relates to novel zeolitic molecular sieve compositions, having a high alumina-to-silica ratio, with additional occluded non-zeolitic silicate, and solid particulate alumina is the source of alumina in the zeolite.

Abstract: New synthetic zeolites incorporating alkaline earth elements and routes for preparing those zeolites by hydrothermal alteration of zeolite P1 are disclosed. New methods for producing P1 zeolites are also identified. Synthetic heulandite, brewsterite, epistilbite and harmotome, among other zeolites can be prepared.

Abstract: A novel molecular sieve is disclosed which has a crystal structure which is an intergrowth of the pharmacosiderite and sitinakite structures. The molecular sieve has an empirical formula of:A.sub.((4-4x)/n) (M.sub.x Ti.sub.1-z Ge.sub.y).sub.4 (Ge.sub.1-p Si.sub.p).sub.q O.sub.rwhere A is a cation such as sodium or potassium and M is a metal such as niobium or tantalum. A process for preparing the molecular sieve is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of preparing a membrane is disclosed, which includes the step of impregnating an inorganic proton-conductive material into matrices of porous ceramic membranes. The inorganic proton-conductive material may include an inorganic poly-acid, such as polyphosphates or poly-antimonic acids. The inorganic proton conducting material may include Zr (zirconium).The invention further provides a porous ceramic membrane, which includes an inorganic proton-conductive material impregnated into a porous ceramic membrane matrix.The ceramic membrane may be a tubular ceramic membrane, which includes pores with a diameter of at least 0.3 .mu.m, and depositions of electroconductive coatings onto its surface on which externally applied potential can be applied as a driving force for hydrogen separation.

Abstract: The performances of the industrial manufacture of LSX faujasite are improved by proceeding to the aging and the crystallization of the gel by stirring with a Archimedean screw stirrer. In particular, the duration of the aging is shortened considerably without affecting the crystallinity of the final product.

Abstract: The invention relates to zeolites which have high substitution levels of element with regard to aluminium content and in particular such zeolites where the substitute to silicon ratio is also high. A method for producing such zeolites by presenting the substitute material in tetrahedral oxo-anion form is also provided.

Abstract: A microporous crystalline material named zeolite A-LSX having, in its anhydrous form, an oxides molar composition corresponding to formula (I):(M.sub.2/n O+M'.sub.2/n O).Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.zSiO.sub.2 (I)in which:M and M', identical or different, represent a cation of an alkali or alkaline earth metal of valency n;z is a number between 2.1 and 2.6, extremes included.Said microporous crystalline material can be used as a builder in detergent systems.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of novel titanium silicate molecular sieves with modified properties such as adsorption, ion-exchange and catalytic behavior by selective extraction of framework titanium atoms after synthesis of the sieves.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing an alkali metal aluminosilicate of zeolite P type wherein a sodium silicate solution and a sodium aluminate solution are continuously added together in a first reacting zone in the presence of zeolite P seeds, to produce a first mixture said mixture being continuously transferred from this first reacting zone to a second reacting zone, the resulting product being eventually filtered, washed and dried.

Abstract: Mild acid treatment of zeolite 3A molecular sieve to modify the pH of the surface of the molecular sieve to a pH ranging between 9.5 and 11 was found to significantly minimize the effect of the zeolite 3A on the pot life of non-foamed polyurethanes. Increases in pot life over untreated zeolite 3A molecular sieve were dramatic (about 400%) with less than 5% reduction in water adsorption capacity.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline molecular sieves have been synthesized. These compositions have a microporous structure of ZrO.sub.3 octahedral units, and at least one of SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral units and GeO.sub.2 tetrahedral units. Optionally, the molecular sieves contain M metals such as titanium, niobium, 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 faujasite aluminosilicate with a Si/Al ratio in the range of 1.05 to 1.26 having an non-uniform aluminum distribution, synthesized by crystallizing the zeolite from a mixture of alkali metal aluminate and alkali metal silicate wherein the mixture has an alkali metal oxide to silica ratio of at least 1.6 and a water to alkali metal oxide ratio of at least 37. The X-zeolite has utility as a gas separation adsorbent such as separating oxygen from nitrogen in air.

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: Binderless particles of zeolite L of very high mechanical strength are prepared by a process which comprises forming a mixture by reacting substantially binderless particles of zeolite L, preferably as shaped particles such as extrudates, with an aqueous alkaline solution containing sources of alkali metal, at least 50 mole % of which is potassium, and aluminium to obtain the desired particles of very high mechanical strength. The zeolite L thus obtained can form part of a dehydrocyclisation and/or isomerisation catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synthetic crystalline material and its use in catalytic conversion of organic compounds and as a sorbent. The crystalline material contains one or more microporous crystalline phases, having a micropore volume greater than or equal to about 0.15 cc/g distributed in channels between about 3 to about 15 .ANG. in average diameter which is rendered accessible by a mesopore volume of greater than or equal to about 0.1 cc/g distributed in channels between about 20 to about 100 .ANG. in average diameter. A process is also provided for preparing the crystalline material of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the keeping of photographic elements comprising placing said elements in a container and placing a material comprising a blend of polymer and molecular sieve particles in said container with said element.

Abstract: A process for preparing an inorganic porous material, includes the steps of forming a solution of a hydrolyzable inorganic compound with a non-ionic surfactant having organic molecules; inducing growth and condensation of a solid composition comprising an inorganic composition in intimate contact with said organic molecules; and extracting said organic molecules from said inorganic composition so as to provide said inorganic porous material having wall portions defining mesopore-sized channels having a mean diameter of between about 15 .ANG. to about 100 .ANG. and a narrow diameter distribution of less than or equal to about 30 .ANG., said material having a void volume from said mesopore-sized channels of at least about 0.1 cc/g.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenging composition composed of a carrier material and a metal-loaded cationic exchange material having the metal in a zero valence state. The composition is contained within the interior cavity of a container to scavenge oxygen therein. The composition may form at least a part of the interior surface of the container or be present therein in the form of a film, mat, sachet or ceramic.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of new semi-crystalline, porous inorganic oxide compositions possessing uniform framework-confined mesopores in the range 2.0-10.0 nm. The method uses an interaction between various nonionic polyethylene oxide based surfactants (N.degree.) and neutral inorganic oxide precursors (I.sup..quadrature.) at ambient reaction temperatures. The materials formed exhibit a disordered assembly of worm-like channels of regular diameter owing to the specific mechanism of self-assembly, producing highly stable materials and particles incorporating large numbers of the channels. This (N.degree. I.degree.) templating approach introduces several new concepts to mesostructure synthesis. The application of the low-cost, non-toxic and biodegradable surfactants and ambient reaction temperatures, introduces environmentally clean synthetic techniques to the formation of mesostructures. Recovery of the template can be achieved through solvent extraction where the solvent may be water or ethanol.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite L from a reaction mixture containing only sufficient water to produce zeolite L. In one embodiment, the reaction mixture is self-supporting and may be shaped if desired. In the method, the reaction mixture is heated at crystallization conditions and in the absence of an added external liquid phase, so that excess liquid need not be removed from the crystallized product prior to drying the crystals.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing crystalline aluminosilicate Y zeolite from a reaction mixture containing only sufficient water to produce Y zeolite. In one embodiment, the reaction mixture is self-supporting and may be shaped if desired. In the method, the reaction mixture is heated at crystallization conditions and in the absence of an added external liquid phase, so that excess liquid need not be removed from the crystallized product prior to drying the crystals.

Abstract: A new family of crystalline manganese phosphate compositions has been prepared. These compositions have an extended network which network can be a one-, two-, or three-dimensional network. The composition has an empirical formula of:(A.sup.a+).sub.v (Mn.sup.b+)(M.sup.c+).sub.x P.sub.y O.sub.zwhere A is a templating agent such as an alkali metal, M is a metal such as Al, Fe.sup.3+ and "b" is the average manganese oxidation state and varies from greater than 3.0 to about 4.0. These compositions can be used as adsorbents and as catalysts in the oxidation of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing an alkali metal aluminosilicate of zeolite wherein zeolite P seeds are produced in situ in a first reacting gel with a SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 ratio of above 2.2 and it is only after the formation of zeolite P seeds, but before said seeds have the time to fully grow, that sodium aluminate is added in order to get a gel which can have a SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 ratio of about 2 which therefore enables producing a zeolite P having also a SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 ratio of about 2.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising at least one matrix, at least one faujasite type zeolite and at least one TON type zeolite. The TON type zeolite can be Nu-10, THETA-1, KZ-2, or ISI-1. The catalyst also contains at least one hydrogenating element from groups VIII and VI.The catalyst is particularly for use for hydrocracking to maximize the yield of middle distillates (kerosine and gas oil).

Abstract: The cosmetic composition is disclosed by blending at least an antibacterial zeolite, having all or part of its ion exchangeable ions substituted by ammonium ions and antibacterial metal ions, and silicone.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a crystalline aluminosilicate which has the following characteristics:(A) an SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 molar ratio as determined by chemical analysis of from 5 to 11;(B) a unit cell dimension of from 24.45 to 24.55(C) a molar ratio of the Al contained in the zeolite framework to the total A1 contained in the aluminosilicate of from 0.3 to 0.9 calculated by the equations specified in the specification;(D) an alkali metal content, in terms of oxide, of from 0.02 to 1.5% by weight;(E) an X-ray diffraction pattern having peaks characteristic of zeolite Y; and(F) an ignition loss of from 0.5 to 20% by weight; anda process for producing the same, and a catalyst employing the same for the catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon oil and the said catalyst which contains at least one metal selected from rare earth metals and alkaline earth metals.

Abstract: Manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves are provided in which a portion of the framework manganese is substituted by at least one other metal, e.g., a transition metal.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the synthesis of zeolites based on element(s) T and mesoporous solids based on element(s) T, T being silicon and/or aluminium, comprising the following sequence of steps:i) synthesizing a reaction medium which is a homogeneous source of element(s) T containing:a) at least one source of element(s) T selected from the group formed by aqueous basic solutions of silica or silica and alumina and alcoholic solutions of alkyl tetraorthosilicate and trialkoxyaluminium;b) optionally, at least one structuring agent;c) optionally, seeds of the desired crystalline phase;ii) heating the reaction medium to a temperature in the range 20.degree. C. to 220.degree. C. for a period in the range several minutes and several days;iii) injecting at least one chemical agent at a controlled rate to generate polycondensable species in said medium.

Abstract: A crystalline molecular sieve having a framework structure isomorphous with zeolite beta and containing Si and Ti, but essentially no framework Al, usefully catalyzes olefin epoxidation wherein hydrogen peroxide is the oxidant.

Abstract: A process for producing a titanium-containing zeolite such as TS-1 titanium silicalite is disclosed. A precursor mixture comprising a silica source such as tetraalkylorthosilicate, a titanium source such as titanium alkoxide, a growth medium comprising a nitrogen-containing organic base such as an amine, a fluoride-containing mineralizing agent such as hydrogen fluoride, and an optional organic solvent, is formed then heated to yield the titanium-containing zeolite as solid crystals. A controlled amount of water may be present in the growth medium. The process is capable of providing good yields of high purity zeolites containing framework titanium atoms even in the absence of a quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: Crystalline microporous solids of the aluminophosphate type consisting of MeAPO-FAU and MeAPSO-FAU with Me denoting a metal which can adopt tetrahedral coordination in an oxide, for example Co and Zn. The solids are synthesized by hydrothermal crystallization of a gel containing the elements Me, Al, P or Me, Al, P and Si and a structuring agent consisting of a mixture of tetrapropylammonium and tetramethylammonium cations. These solids can be employed in adsorption and also as catalysts in the conversion of organic compounds such as hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Zeolite L containing caesium having enhanced catalytic properties is prepared by a process in which said zeolite L is crystallized from a synthesis mixture with a molar composition (expressed as oxides) of:______________________________________ K.sub.2 O/SiO.sub.2 0.22 to 0.30 K.sub.2 O/Cs.sub.2 O 5 to 12 H.sub.2 O/K.sub.2 O 50 to 90 and SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 6.0 to 7.0 ______________________________________and containing 0.5 to 20 ppm (by weight) of divalent metal cations, e.g. Mg ions. The zeolite L can form part of a dehydrocyclization and/or isomerisation catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a coagulant for water purification, in particular purification of sewage water, for pulp and paper manufacture, for dewatering organic matter, for concentrating minerals, and containing a metal salt and silicate, whereby a solid zeolite is dissolved in a solution of trivalent metal salt in a molar ratio Me.sup.3+ :Si of >2:1, preferably 2-500:1, as well as a coagulant.

Abstract: A process for producing crystalline microporous silico-alumino-phosphates with controlled Si content from a mixture of reactive sources of SiO.sub.2, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and P.sub.2 O.sub.5 and an organic template material, by combining at least a portion of the Al source and the P source in the absence of the Si source, mixing the resulting mixture with any remaining Al source, the Si source and the organic template material to obtain a gel, and heating the gel to obtain crystallization, wherein the Al and Si sources in the reaction mixture are mixed in the same mole ratios as in the crystalline microporous silica-alumino-phosphate to be produced, the P source is added in stoichiometric excess and hydrochloric acid is added at the same time as the P source, in a quantity such that the ratio of silica to hydrochloric acid in the gel is kept between 0.3 and 3.

Abstract: Finely ground zeolithic alkali metal aluminum silicates having the general formula: xMe.sub.2 O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.ySiO.sub.2.zH.sub.2 O, are prepared by mixing both reaction components, alkali metal silicate and alkali metal aluminate, in the presence of a stoichiometrically excessive amount of alkali metal hydroxide. The thus obtained gel is matured, the reaction mixture is heated up to crystallisation temperature, then crystallised. During crystallisation, at least one of both reaction components is added to the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process of synthesizing synthetic manganese oxide hydrates having various structures including hollandite and todorokite structure by hydrothermal synthesis. The products have a high degree of crystallinity, and thermal stability.

Abstract: ECR-31 is a new zeolite having a 12-ring channel. It may be expected to have similar properties to other 12-ring channel zeolites in catalysis and separations.

Abstract: Binderless zeolite L particles are prepared by a method in which particles are formed from silica and from 0 to 95 wt % preformed zeolite L crystallites, and the particles are thereafter reacted with an alkaline solution comprising a source of alumina to convert the silica binder to zeolite L. These particles may comprise cylindrical zeolite L crystallites with a mean diameter of at least 0.05 micron in a zeolite L matrix and may be used as catalyst. Also acyclic hydrocarbons are dehydrocyclized and/or isomerized by contacting them at a temperature of from 370.degree. C. to 600.degree. C. with this catalyst incorporating at least one Group VIII metal having dehydrogenating activity to convert at least part of the acyclic hydrocarbons into aromatic hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing an alkali metal aluminosilicate of zeolite P type, wherein sodium silicate solution, sodium aluminate solution and sodium hydroxide are mixed together in a first reacting zone, the mixture reacting to form amorphous aluminosilicate and supersaturated mother liquor and being then transferred from this first reacting zone to a second reacting zone, the transferred mixure having a degree of crystallinity below 30%, preferably 20%, the mixture being afterwards allowed to fully convert into P type zeolite, the resulting product being eventually filtered, washed and dried.

Abstract: The mesopore volume in pores of diameters ranging from 2 to 60 nm of zeolite Y materials is increased by the hydrothermal treatment of such zeolites at temperatures above the atmospheric boiling point of the treating solution. Unique zeolites are produced as result of such process.

Abstract: A process of preparing a crystalline porous solid selected from silicas and metallosilicates, such as, aluminosilicate zeolites or clathrasils. The process involves preparing a reaction mixture containing ammonia; water in a controlled concentration; a (hydrocarbyl)ammonium polysilicate hydrate salt; a mineralizer, such as ammonium fluoride; optionally, a source of a metal oxide, such as aluminum nitride; and optionally, a source of a charge-balancing cation or a structure directing agent; and maintaining the mixture at a temperature and for a time so as to produce the crystalline porous solid. A novel silica which is isostructural with zeolite P1 is prepared. Also prepared are a novel silica which is isostructural with zeolite beta and a novel TMA sodalite having a silica/alumina molar ratio between 12 and about 20.