Abstract: Amorphous, porous metallo phosphates wherein the metal is Al, Ti, Ba, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mg, Sc, Cu, Fe and La or mixtures thereof, having average pore diameter from about 5 Angstroms to about 50 Angstroms that are useful as catalysts and catalyst supports.

Abstract: Supported catalysts for hydrotreating hydrocarbons comprise (a) at least one member selected from the group consisting of oxides of metals in Groups IV and VIII of the Periodic Table, and (b) at least one organic compound having a mercapto radical or radicals (--SH) selected from the group consisting of mercapto-carboxylic acids, including alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and ammonium salts thereof and esters thereof, bivalent mercaptans, amino-substituted mercaptans, and thiocarboxylic acids. These catalysts can be easily activated by treatment in the presence of hydrogen gas at a temperature in the range from room temperature to 400.degree. C. show higher activity than catalysts activated by conventional methods.

Abstract: A process for producing a cyclic amine represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein each of R and R' is selected from hydrogen, a methyl group and an ethyl group, and n is an integer of 2 to 5, which comprises vapor-phase intramolecular dehydration reaction of an alkanolamine represented by the general formula ##STR2## wherein R, R' and n are as defined above, said reaction being carried out in the presence of, as a catalyst, an oxide composition represented by the following formulaX.sub.a P.sub.b Y.sub.c O.sub.dwherein X is at least one element selected from transition metal elements of Groups I through VIII, lanthanide elements, actinide elements and elements of Group IIIA in the periodic table, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Sb and Bi, P is phosphorus, Y is at least one element selected from alkali metal elements and alkaline earth metal elements, O is oxygen, the suffixes a, b, c and d are the atomic ratios of the elements X, P, Y and O respectively, and when a=1, b=0.01-6, preferably 0.

Abstract: Interchange reactions between organosulfides and mercaptans are promoted by the use of catalysts containing Group VIB oxides. The preferred catalysts are supported phospho Group VIB oxide acids, such as phosphotungstic acid and phosphomolybdic acid. The preferred supports are moderately acidic supports that contain aluminum, such as zinc aluminate and aluminum phosphate.

Abstract: Mild hydrocracking is accomplished with a catalyst containing an intermediate pore molecular sieve, such as silicalite or a ZSM-5 type zeolite.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon conversion catalysts contain at least one Group VIB metal component, at least one Group VIII metal component, and a phosphorus component on a porous refractory oxide and have a narrow pore size distribution including at least about 75 percent of the total pore volume in pores of diameter from about 70 to about 130 angstroms. The catalyst is useful for promoting a number of hydrocarbon conversion reactions, particularly those involving hydrogenative desulfurization.

Abstract: Hydrocracking processes are disclosed using novel catalysts comprising non-zeolitic molecular sieves such as the silicoaluminophosphates of U.S. Pat. No. 4,440,871. The products of the instant processes are characterized by higher i-paraffin to n-paraffin ratios.

Abstract: Catalytic materials are modified by adding one or more electropositive and/or electronegative elements thereto in amounts sufficient to adjust the resultant geometric mean electronegativity to a value within a desired or predetermined range. The invention is particularly suited to the preparation of hydrocarbon hydroprocessing catalysts, particularly with respect to hydrodesulfurization catalysts comprising a support material containing a porous refractory oxide. With such catalysts, not only is the geometric mean electronegativity adjusted to a desired value, but if the electropositive or electronegative element added to the catalyst has pore growth promotion properties, the average pore size of the resultant catalyst is increased while its surface area, and usually also its total pore volume, is decreased.

Abstract: Ethene polymerization by Phillips catalysis is carried out using (1) a supported catalyst, which is laden with chromium, phosphorus and aluminum, and (2) a cocatalyst, (1) being obtained by a method in which (1.1) a catalyst intermediate laden with chromium, phosphorus and aluminum is prepared from a silicate carrier, a selected chromium compound, a selected phosphorus compound and a selected aluminum compound, and then (1.2) the catalyst intermediate is heated in an oxygen-containing gas stream. In this process, the component (1) used is one which is obtained by a method in which, in each case in a specific manner, (1.1) in a first stage, (1.1.1) first a suspension is prepared from (1.1.1.1) a finely divided silicate carrier and (1.1.1.2) an inert organic solvent, (1.1.2) then, (1.1.2.1) in an inert organic solvent, (1.1.2.2) an organic chromium compound is combined with (1.1.2.3) an aluminum trialkyl, (1.1.3) then (1.1.3.1) the suspension resulting from (1.1.1) is combined with (1.1.3.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating an element selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and mixtures thereof, a heavy metal selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, into a phosphated alumina hydrogel. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas at least about 300 m.sup.2 /g, at least about 20% of the pore volume in pores having diameters greater than about 350 .ANG. and at least about 20% of the pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incoporating an element selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and mixtures thereof, a heavy metal selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizing amount of phosphorus into an alumina hydrogel. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas at least about 300 m.sup.2 /g, at least about 20% of the pore volume in pores having diameters greater than about 350 .ANG. and at least about 20% of the pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating an element selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and mixtures thereof, a heavy metal selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizing amount of phosphorus into an alumina hydrogel. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas at least about 300 m.sup.2 /g, at least about 20% of the pore volume in pores having diameters greater than about 350 .ANG. and at least about 20% of the pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: Alumina is calcined and thereafter given a phosphating treatment. The resulting composition is particularly suitable for a support for a transition metal compound such as chromium oxide to provide an olefin polymerization catalyst. The resulting catalyst is capable of producing polymer at unusually high productivity rates and also gives the ability to produce high melt flow polymer.

Abstract: A catalyst for the vapor phase intramolecular dehydration reaction of an alkanolamine represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein each of R and R' is selected from hydrogen, a methyl group and an ethyl group, and n is an integer of 2 to 5, to convert it into a cyclic amine represented by the general formula ##STR2## wherein R, R' and n are as defined above. The catalyst is an oxide composition represented by the following formulaX.sub.a P.sub.b Y.sub.c O.sub.dwherein X is at least one element selected from alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, P is phosphorus, Y is at least one element selected from B, Al, Si, S, Sc, Ti, Cu, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sn, Sb, La, Ce, Ta, W, Tl, Pb, Bi and Th, O is oxygen, the suffixes a, b, c and d represent the atomic ratios of the elements X, P, Y and O, and when a=1, b=0.01-3 and c=0-100, and d is a value determined by a, b and c and the state of bonding of the constituent elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst in the form of a plate for nitrogen oxide reduction in exhaust gases manufactured by molding granular Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 or a mixture of granular Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 with Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 with phosphoric acid or sulphuric acid as binder, characterized by the fact that a combination is molded of separately prepared mixtures of Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 or (Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 +Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3) with phosphoric acid as binder, and of Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3 or (Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 +Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3) with sulphuric acid as binder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and useful amorphous, solid, combination refractory composition and to its synthesis. The new composition is an x-ray amorphous rare earth aluminum phosphorus oxide having high surface area and unique pore size distribution. The composition is useful as a catalyst support and provides improvement over prior art supports such as alumina or aluminum phosphate for certain catalytic applications.

Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of CrO.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:(Cr.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 (Cr.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of chromium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of catalyst moldings from granular catalyst material, preferably iron ore, chromium ore or a similar ore, with the use of a binder is disclosed. The granular catalyst material is thermally pre-treated in a temperature range of approximately 250.degree. to 1000.degree. C., before it is mixed with dilute and/or concentrated sulfuric acid functioning as the binder.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising an alumina-aluminum phosphate-silica support bearing a halogen, a Group VI metal and a Group VIII metal in which the support has an average pore radius of from about 10 .ANG. to about 300 .ANG., a surface area ranging from about 50 m.sup.2 /g to about 400 m.sup.2 /g and a pore volume of about 0.1 to about 1.5 cc/g. The catalyst composition is used for hydroprocessing oils and possesses significant hydrodenitrification activity.

Abstract: A new catalyst system for the conversion of short-chain aliphatic alcohols to hydrocarbon having the formula[M].sup.m+ [X.sup.p+ Y.sub.a Z.sub.12-a O.sub.40 ].sup.-(8-p)wherein M is selected from at least one element from Group IIIA including lanthanides and actinides, or mixtures thereof,X is at least one element selected from P, Si, As, Ti, Zr, B, Co, Cu or Sn,Y and Z are independently selected from W, Mo, or V, P=is the valence of X usually within 2 to 5,m=8-pO<a.ltoreq.12.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for disproportionation of hydrocarbon olefins by contacting said hydrocarbon at disproportionation conditions with a catalyst prepared by incorporating a metals solution containing cobalt and an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum and tungsten into an alumina hydrogel. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g and more than about 40% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 50 .ANG..

Abstract: An exhaust gas cleaning catalyst composed of a refractory three-dimensional structure and a catalytically active substance supported thereon. That surface or part of the catalyst which makes contact with an exhaust gas is formed of numerous irregularly arranged protrusions composed of a refractory inorganic powder having a particle diameter of 5 to 300 micrometers or a mixture of it with refractory inorganic fibers and the catalytically active substance supported on the protrusions.

Abstract: A cobalt-molybdenum catalyst and a method for preparing same, said catalyst useful for the hydrodesulfurization (HDS) and hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) of distillates of petroleum. The catalyst is supported by aluminum phosphate or an aluminum borate. In a preferred embodiment the catalyst has a low cobalt content, between 0.5% and 2.0% by weight calculated as CoO, and a molybdenum content of between 10% and 20% by weight, calculated as MoO.sub.3. The phosphorus or boron compounds added to the aluminum before the impregnation of the active metals prevents the formation of undesirable compounds of the CoAl.sub.2 O.sub.4 type, which is inactive in HDS. It is for that reason that the catalyst has a formulation with 70% less cobalt than the previous state-of-the-art catalysts. Very small crystals, highly dispersed on the surface of the catalyst, whose formula is CoMoO.sub.4, are responsible for the stability and the high level of activity in HDS and HDN which results.

Abstract: A process is provided for the oxydehydrogenation of saturated carboxylic acids with oxygen in the presence of iron phosphorus oxide catalysts containing promoters selected from the group Ag, Al, B, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ga, Ge, In, Mn, Ni, Te, Th, Ti, Tl, U, V, Zn, Zr, rare earths and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating nickel, an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizing amount of phosphorus into an alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, crush strengths greater than about 18 lbs and more than about 80% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: Aldehydes can be converted to dienes by contacting the aldehydes with a non-zeolitic molecular sieve. Preferably the non-zeolitic molecular sieve has, in its calcined form, an adsorption of isobutane of at least about 2 percent by weight of the non-zeolitic molecular sieve at a partial pressure of 500 torr and a temperature of 20.degree. C. The non-zeolitic molecular sieves can achieve good conversion rates and selectivities for the reaction. The reaction is especially useful for the conversion of 2-methylbutyraldehyde to isoprene.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of novel phosphorus-vanadium and phosphorus-vanadium cometal catalysts having a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane and other C.sub.4 hydrocarbon feedstocks which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent, and activating the catalyst by the addition of the hydrocarbon feedstock and water and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300.degree. C. to about 500.degree. C. wherein the amount of water added is about 1,000 parts per million to about 40,000 parts per million by weight of the reactor feed gas stream is disclosed. The catalysts are useful for the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane and other C.sub.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising alumina as the major component and silica as a minor component is prepared by a process comprising sequential addition of solutions of aluminum salt and alkali metal aluminate, addition of a solution of alkali metal silicate to dispersed alumina hydrogen and heating formed alumina-silica hydrogel under dehydrating conditions. The thus prepared composition of matter, optionally promoted with at least one transition metal compound, can be used as a catalyst for hydrotreating substantially liquid hydrocarbon-containing feed streams which also contain sulfur and metal compounds as impurities.

Abstract: The addition of redox-active metal components and ligands, alternatively or simultaneously, results in increased conversion and selectivity in the palladium-catalyzed oxidation of olefins to carbonyl products in the presence of polyoxoanions. In preferred modes, heteropolyoxoanions and isopolyoxoanions containing tungsten, molybdenum and vanadium, individually or in combination, are described. The use of copper as the redox-active metal component shows reduced allylic reactivity. The elimination of chloride from the catalyst system provides substantial engineering advantages over the prior art, particularly, the reduction of corrosion and chloro-organic by-product formation. The use of redox-active metal components and/or ligands makes the palladium-polyoxoanion catalyst system industrially practicable.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating cobalt and an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, into a phosphated alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, flat plate crush strengths greater than about 18 lbs and more than about 80% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing wide port-containing catalysts prepared by incorporating a metals solution containing an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, and an element selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and mixtures thereof, into a phosphated alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, crush strengths greater than about 9 lbs and more than about 20% of their pores greater than 150 .ANG..

Abstract: Density and flexural modulus of olefin polymers can be controlled using a chromium catalyst on a iron and aluminum phosphate and/or polyphosphate gel base.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating a metals solution containing an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, an element selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizing amount of phosphorus into an alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, crush strengths greater than about 20 lbs and more than about 80% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 50 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating a metals solution containing cobalt and an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, into a phosphated alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, flat plate crush strengths greater than about 16 lbs and more than about 80% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating cobalt and an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, into an alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, flat plate crush strengths greater than about 14 lbs and more than about 80% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating nickel, an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizing amount of phosphorus into a phosphated alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, crush strengths greater than about 18 lbs and more than about 80% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70.ANG..

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing highly active hydrotreating catalysts prepared by incorporating a metals solution containing nickel, an element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and mixtures thereof, and a stabilizing amount of phosphorus into a phosphated alumina hydrogel support. The final calcined catalysts have surface areas greater than about 300 m.sup.2 /g, crush strengths greater than about 18 lbs and more than about 80% of their pore volume in pores having diameters less than about 70 .ANG..

Abstract: A honeycomb catalyst consisting of from 30 to 95% by weight, calculated as Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, of an iron compound and from 0.1 to 60% by weight, calculated as Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, CeO.sub.2 or Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3, of an aluminum, cerium and/or chromium compound and/or from 1 to 50% by weight of an alkali metal compound, in particular potassium, calculated as K.sub.2 O, and/or from 0.2 to 20% by weight, calculated as MeO.sub.3, of an element of sub-group 6, preferably MoO.sub.3 and WO.sub.3, and/or from 0.1 to 20% by weight, calculated as V.sub.2 O.sub.5, of a compound of vanadium and/or from 0.1 to 20% by weight, calculated as P.sub.2 O.sub.5, of a compound of phosphorus, a process for the preparation of the honeycomb catalyst, and the use of the catalyst for organic reactions.

Abstract: Improved supported, mixed-metal oxide oxidation catalysts are prepared by conditioning a devolatilized catalyst precursor with an alcohol prior to calacining the precursor to a finished catalyst. For example, a promoted bismuth phosphomolybdate oxidation catalyst useful for converting propylene to acrolein demonstrates enhanced performance characteristics when the devolatilized catalyst precursor is subjected to boiling ethanol prior to calcining it to a finished catalyst.

Abstract: A new composition of matter comprises nickel phosphate and titanium phosphate, prepared by coprecipitation. A process for removing metals from a hydrocarbon-containing feed stream, in particular a heavy oil, comprises hydrotreatment in the presence of a solid catalyst composition comprising coprecipitated nickel phosphate and titanium phosphate.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a phosphorus-vanadium and phosphorus-vanadium co-metal catalysts suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from benzene, butane, and other C.sub.4 hydrocarbons which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of the hydrocarbon feedstock and water and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300.degree. C. to about 500.degree. C. wherein the amount of water added is about 1000 parts per million to about 40,000 parts per million by weight of the reactor feed gas stream is disclosed. The catalysts are useful for the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane, benzene, and other C.sub.4 hydrocarbon feedstocks.

Abstract: A catalyst having a surface concentration as measured by X-Ray Photoelectronic Spectroscopy (XPS) gives values of the Group VIB metal Xs/(Al+X)s of between 4 to 15 where X equals the Group VIB metal and a bulk concentration of between 2.0 to 15.0 wt. % of said Group VIB metal, a surface concentration as measured by X-Ray Photoelectronic Spectroscopy (XPS) gives values of the Group VIII metal Ys/(Al+Y)s of between 2 to 5 where Y equals the Group VIII metal and a bulk concentration of between 1.0 to 4 wt. % of said Group VIII metal, a surface concentration as measured by X-Ray Photoelectronic Spectroscopy (XPS) gives values of phosphorus Ps/(Al+P)s of between 0.1 to 8 and a bulk concentration of between 0.4 to 2 wt. % phosphorus and a surface concentration as measured by X-Ray Photoelectronic Spectroscopy (XPS) gives values of silica SiO.sub.2 /(Al+SiO.sub.2) of between 1 to 10 and a bulk concentration of between 0.1 to 5 wt. % silica and method for preparation of same.

Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structure of MO.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 are 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 the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; "M" represents at least two elements capable of forming framework tetrahedral oxides and selected from the group consisting of arsenic, beryllium, boron, chromium, gallium, germanium, lithium and vanadium; and "x", "y" and 37 z" represent the mole fractions of "M", aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is disclosed.

Abstract: A catalyst support and process for preparing same are provided wherein a metal substrate is coated with a layer of adherent alumina with a layer of chromium interposed between the alumina catalyst support and the metal substrate. The catalyst supports of the invention are especially useful in catalytic converters for the purification and control of exhaust gas emissions from internal combustion engines by the active catalyst oxidation/reduction of carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: A process for the disproportionation of olefins is disclosed employing a novel catalyst comprising an inorganic oxide support contacted with at least one of tungsten or molybdenum oxide or oxide precursor and at least one acid. Method for preparation of catalyst is also provided.

Abstract: Fines are reduced in refractory materials by mixing the refractory material with an acid composition in a liquid polar organic compound and thereafter working the mixture until a decrease in volume occurs. The resulting product can be shaped and subjected to conventional finishing treatments. The resulting product exhibits reduced fines and thus is an improved material for use as a catalyst support. The resulting catalyst is of particular utility in the production of film grade ethylene polymer.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of novel phosphorus-vanadium and phosphorus-vanadium co-metal catalysts having a characteristic X-ray diffraction pattern suitable for use in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from benzene, butane and other C.sub.4 hydrocarbons which process comprises reacting at a temperature of about 0.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C. a vanadium compound in an organic ether solvent having about 2 to about 10 carbon atoms with a phosphoryl halide in the presence of water or an aliphatic alcohol having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms, eliminating the solvent and activating the catalyst by the addition of the hydrocarbon feedstock and water and a phosphorus compound at a temperature of about 300.degree. C. to about 500.degree. C. wherein the amount of water added is about 1000 parts per million to about 40,000 parts per million by weight of the reactor feed gas stream is disclosed. The catalysts are useful for the manufacture of maleic anhydride from benzene, butane and other C.sub.

Abstract: A highly active promoted catalyst, for use in hydrotreating oils, comprising a support, selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica and silica-alumina, and a promoter comprising a hydroxymercaptide of one or more metals, wherein said metals are selected from Group IB, Group VIB, Group VIIB or Group VIII of the Periodic Table, is economically produced without the use of a high temperature calcination or high temperature presulfiding step. In accordance with the invention, the hydroxymercaptide promoter used in said promoted catalyst may be the reaction product of a mercaptoalcohol and one or more metal compounds, wherein said metal compounds comprise metals selected from Group IB, Group VIB, Group VIIB or Group VIII of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: A novel phosphorus-modified alumina composite comprising a hydrogel having a molar ratio on an elemental basis of phosphorus to aluminum of from 1:1 to 1:100 together with a surface area of about 140 to 450 m.sup.2 /gm is defined. The composite is prepared by admixing an alumina hydrosol with a phosphorus-containing compound to form a phosphorus-modified sol and gelling said admixture. The phosphorus-modified alumina composite is useful as a catalyst support for various catalytic reactions.

Abstract: Improved processes for the conversion to oximes by selective oxidation, in the vapor phase, of saturated primary aliphatic or alicyclic amines having 2 to 12 carbon atoms especially cyclohexylamine to cyclohexanone oxime with elemental oxygen, in a reaction zone, in the presence of an effective amount of a catalyst comprising an oxygen-containing tungsten compound and alumina by (1) periodically regenerating the oxygen-containing tungsten catalyst by heating same at about 250.degree. C.-300.degree. C. in the presence of elemental oxygen, or (2) maintaining the temperature of the oxygen-containing tungsten catalyst in a range of about 100.degree. C.-145.degree. C. or (3) employing higher mol fractions of oxygen and of amine in a range of about 0.2-0.4 in the vapor phase are disclosed. An improved method of preparing an oxygen-containing tungsten on an alumina catalyst is also disclosed.