Abstract: The present invention concerns an addition compound of a carboxylic acid and a rare earth or gallium halide or a rare earth or gallium halogenocarboxylate of the same acid. This compound is obtained by a process in which a rare earth or gallium carboxylate is reacted with HX, X representing a halogen, in a solvent selected from alkanes, cycloalkanes and aromatic solvents and mixtures thereof, the reaction being carried out with an X/rare earth or gallium atomic ratio of less than 3 when preparing a halogenocarboxylate.

Abstract: Activator solid support for metallocenes as catalysts in the polymerization of olefins, characterized in that it consists of a group of support particles for a solid catalytic component, which are formed from at least one porous mineral oxide, the said particles having been modified in order to carry, on the surface, aluminium and/or magnesium Lewis-acid sites of formula: 1

Abstract: A novel catalyst for use in dehydrogenation of saturated hydrocarbons to unsaturated hydrocarbons and a method for its preparation is disclosed. Said catalyst comprises a composite incorporated within its spatial geometry on a percentage by weight basis, with a uniform concentration gradient, the following active elements: from 0.1 to 5.0% of a noble metal; from 0.1 to 5.0% of a metal of Group IV A; from 0.1 to 6.0% of a metal Group III A; from 0.1 to 10.0% of an alkali or alkaline earth metal element; from 0.01 to 10.0% of a halogen; and from 0.1 to 5.0% of a metal Group VIII selected from Fe, Co and Ni provided on a high surface area meso or macroporous support. The the high surface mesoporous support comprises a spheroidal gamma alumina support with a diameter of 1.4 to 2.0 mm, a surface area in the range of from 150 to 220 m2/g, with bimodal narrow pore size distribution, water adsorption capacity in the range of from 1.4 to 2.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a solid basic catalyst comprising a hydrotalcite structure wherein part at least of the compensating anions are fluoride anions F for producing Knoevenagel or Michael condensation reactions. The invention also concerns novel solid basic catalysts comprising a hydrotalcite structure characterised by a Mg/Al molar ratio ranging between 2.5 and 3.8 wherein at least part of the compensating anions are fluoride anions F, and methods for preparing said novel catalysts.

Abstract: Supported metal halides and metal halide solid acids are used as catalysts for the polymerization of a feed stream containing at least one of pure monomer, C5 monomers, and C9 monomers to produce hydrocarbon resins. Freely-associated water may be removed from the solid acid catalyst prior to use. Resins with softening points (Ring and Ball) in the range of about 5° C. to 170° C. can be prepared. These catalysts offer advantages over the traditional Friedel-Crafts polymerization catalysts since the acid sites are an integral part of the solid. The solid acid catalysts are relatively nonhazardous, reusable catalysts which eliminate or at least reduce contamination of the resulting resin products with acid residues or by-products.

Abstract: Activator solid support for metallocenes as catalysts in the polymerization of olefins, characterized in that it consists of a group of support particles for a solid catalytic component, which are formed from at least one porous mineral oxide, the said particles having been modified in order to carry, on the surface, aluminium and/or magnesium Lewis-acid sites of formula: or —Mg—F, the groups coming from a functionalization agent having reacted with —OH radicals carried by the base particles of the support, the functionalization reaction having been followed by a fluorination reaction. The catalytic system according to the invention comprises (a) a metallocene catalyst, which has, if required, been subjected to a prealkylation treatment; (b) a cocatalyst; and (c) an activator solid support for metallocene, as defined above, it being possible for the cocatalyst (b) to be absent if the metallocene catalyst (a) has been prealkylated.

Abstract: Catalysts for exothermic reactions conducted in a fixed bed, comprising an inert diluent constituted by metal granules in which the metal has a thermal conductivity of more than 0.5 W/cm/K, particularly catalysts for the oxychlorination of ethylene to 1,2-dichloroethane.

Abstract: Active fluoride catalysts that are useful in producing electrophilic fluorination agents; especially useful in producing BDM from the reaction of fluorine with carbon dioxide and FTM from the reaction of fluorine with carbonyl fluoride. The fluoride catalyst comprises a mixture of two or more fluorides selected from a transition metal fluoride, an alkali metal fluoride and/or an alkaline earth metal fluoride. Alternately, the fluoride catalyst is one or more fluorides, such as alkali metal fluorides, alkaline earth metal fluorides, and/or transition metal fluorides, deposited on an inert support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a homogeneous bed of catalyst particles comprising at least one amorphous matrix, at least one noble metal, at least one additional metal M and at least one halogen, and in which, for a catalyst particle: CPt is the local concentration of noble metal; CM is the local concentration of additional metal M; Cx is the local concentration of halogen; in which catalyst particle bed the local dispersion of the value of CPt/CM or CPt/Cx is termed homogeneous along the diameter of the particle, which corresponds to at least 70% of the values CPt/CM or CPt/Cx deviating by a maximum of 30% from the local average ratio. The invention also relates to a process for transforming hydrocarbons into aromatic compounds with the catalyst, such as a gasoline reforming process and a process for producing aromatic compounds.

Abstract: A novel catalyst and the use thereof in a reforming process is disclosed. The catalyst comprises a refractory inorganic oxide, platinum-group metal, Group IVA(IUPAC 14) metal, indium and lanthanide-series metal. Utilization of this catalyst in the conversion of hydrocarbons, especially in reforming, results in significantly improved selectivity to the desired gasoline or aromatics product.

Abstract: This description addresses a process for the preparation of polyolefins from one or more olefinic monomers comprising combining under polymerization conditions said olefins with the product of combining i) an organometallic catalyst compound and ii) a cocatalyst complex comprising a trialkylsilyl-substituted carbenium cation and a suitable noncoordinating or weakly coordinating anion. These complexes exhibit good solubility in aliphatic solvents such that use in aliphatic solution based polymerization reaction processes can be conducted without the use of aromatic solvents or co-solvents and without the need for slurry means of introduction into chemical reaction environments. High number-average molecular weight polymers and copolymers at high rates of productivity were observed from the use of metallocene catalysts complexes when activated with [(3,5-Et3Si)2Ph)3C]+ [(C6F5) B]− and used in a hexane-based solution polymerization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a calcinated catalyst for converting paraffinic hydrocarbon into corresponding olefin through dehydrogenation. The catalyst is an oxidic, heat-stable carrier material and contains a catalytic active constituent, which is applied on the carrier material and has the following composition (in wt. % in relation to the entire weight of the catalyst): a) 0.2 to 2.0% of at least one element of the groups Pt and Ir and, acting as a promoter, a combination of elements from the six following groups of substances: b) 0.2 to 5.0% of at least one of the following elements Ge, Sn, Pb, Ga, In, Tl; c) 0.1 to 5.0% of at least one of the following elements Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr; d) 0.2 to 5.0% of at least one of the following elements Fe, Co, Ni, Pd; e) 1.0 to 5.0% P; f) 0.2 to 5.0% of at least one of the following elements Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra and lanthanides and g) 0.1 to 2.0% Cl.

Abstract: Petroleum resins are produced by using a supported halide based Lewis acid polymerization catalyst wherein the Lewis acid is chemically bound to the support and free hydrogen halide and/or alkane formed by the reaction of the Lewis acid with the support has been removed. The more active catalysts are useful with both pure monomer and mixed feeds.

Abstract: A novel catalyst for use in dehydrogenation of saturated hydrocarbons to unsaturated hydrocarbons and a method for its preparation is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for depositing one or more catalytically reactive metals on a carrier, said process comprising selecting a carrier and depositing a catalytically effective amount of one or more catalytically reactive metals on the carrier, the deposition effected by submersing the carrier in an impregnation solution wherein the hydrogen ion activity of the impregnation solution has been lowered. The invention further relates to catalysts made from the process.

Abstract: A hydrothermal method for forming nanoparticles of a rare earth element, oxygen and fluorine has been discovered. Nanoparticles comprising a rare earth element, oxygen and fluorine are also described. These nanoparticles can exhibit excellent refractory properties as well as remarkable stability in hydrothermal conditions. The nanoparticles can exhibit excellent properties for numerous applications including fiber reinforcement of ceramic composites, catalyst supports, and corrosion resistant coatings for high-temperature aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A process for producing high density polyethylene, the process comprising polymerising ethylene, or copolymerising ethylene and an alpha-olefinic comonomer comprising from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, in the presence of a catalyst system comprising first and second chromium-based catalysts, the first chromium-based catalyst having been reduced and reoxidised and the second chromium-based catalysts having been activated, fluoridised before or during the activation step, and reduced, the first and second chromium-based catalysts having a pore volume difference of at least 0.8 cc/g.

Abstract: Modified particles obtained by a process comprising contacting water-containing particles(a), an organometallic compound(b) and a compound(c) having a functional group containing active hydrogen or a non-proton donative Lewis basic functional group, and having an electron attractive group; a carrier of said particles; a catalyst component for olefin polymerization of said particles; a catalyst for olefin polymerization comprising said particles(A) and a transition metal compound(B), and optionally, an organometallic compound (C); and a method for producing an olefin polymer with said catalyst for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: The (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium are novel weakly coordinating anions which are highly fluorinated. (Polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of one such type contain at least one ring substituent other than fluorine. These (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium have greater solubility in organic solvents, or have a coordinative ability essentially equal to or less than that of the corresponding (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanion of aluminum, gallium, or indium in which the substituent is replaced by fluorine. Another type of new (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanion of aluminum, gallium, and indium have 1-3 perfluorinated fused ring groups and 2-0 perfluorophenyl groups.

Abstract: An improved catalyst is disclosed for the conversion of hydrocarbons which comprises an alumina support, a Friedel-Crafts metal halide, and a platinum-group metal component, wherein the support comprises primarily eta alumina having defined narrow pore-size and acidity characteristics and a defined diffusion-path limitation. An isomerization process also is disclosed which is particularly effective for the conversion of C4-C7 alkanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of activating a supported acid catalyst, and consists in the conversion of Lewis acid-type acid sites which are deposited on a solid substrate into activated acid sites in a non-oxydizing acid medium. The catalyst is exposed to a phase of activation in a medium containing a holohydric acid or a halohydric acid precursor, in the presence of at least one preferably parafinic hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon derivative, at a temperature greater than 20° and preferably between 100° C. and 250° C., and at a pressure of between 105 and 50,106 Pa, for a length of time sufficient to ensure conversion into activated acid sites.

Abstract: Fluorine contained within a photocatalyst layer containing titanium oxide and other metallic oxide semiconductors increases the metallic oxide's photocatalytic activity. The described photocatalyst may be in the form of either film, flake, particulate, or fiber. In addition, it can be used for coating the surface of a base material of various forms, such as sheet, film, flake, particulate, bar, or fiber. When using a base material that has an alkaline-containing glass composition, establishing a fluorine-containing layer, such as a layer of fluorine-containing silicon dioxide and other metallic oxide, between the photocatalyst film and the base material can prevent the deterioration of photocatalytic activity of the photocatalyst layer. The fluorine-containing layer functions as an alkaline barrier that controls the diffusion and migration of alkali metallic ions in the glass fibers, such as Na ions, into the photocatalyst layer.

Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for the conversion of n-butane to butenes. The same catalyst composition that with chlorination is further suitable, when used in the conversion of n-butane, for the production of an increased amount of BTX (benzene-toluene-xylene) and greater selectivity to the production of isobutylenes than attained with the unchlorinated catalyst. A process for the preparation of catalyst compositions suitable for the conversion of n-butane. Use of the catalyst compositions in processes for the conversion of n-butane.

Abstract: Process for preparing aluminum fluoride having an high surface area and high pore volume comprising the fluorination with HF of alumina having surface area of at least 150 m2/g and pore volume not lower than 0.3 cc/g, said alumina comprising from about 0.5 up to about 15% by weight of silicon oxide.

Abstract: Mixed fluorination catalyst comprising one or more nickel and chromium oxides, halides and/or oxyhalides deposited on a support composed of aluminium fluoride or of a mixture of aluminium fluoride and alumina, characterized in that the weight of nickel/weight of chromium ratio is between 0.08 and 0.25, preferably between 0.1 and 0.2.

Abstract: A supported catalyst and a process for the preparation of the catalyst, the catalyst containing mixed metal oxides or halides deposited on porous catalyst carriers or supports, useful for heterogeneously or solid catalyzed Friedel-Crafts reactions such as alkylation, aralkylation, acylation, or aroylation of aromatic compounds in the preparation of fine chemicals. The supported catalyst has high activity for the Friedel-Crafts reactions when the aromatic ring activating groups are present in the aromatic ring to be aralkylated, acylated or aroylated, and also when the ring activating group is absent or when aromatic ring deactivating groups are present in the aromatic ring to aralkylated, acylated or aroylated, so that the reaction temperature is low and/or the time for completing the reaction is short. The catalyst can be separated and used repeatedly for catalytic reactions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a layered catalyst composition, a process for preparing the composition and processes for using the composition. The catalyst composition comprises an inner core such as alpha-alumina, and an outer layer bonded to the inner core composed of an outer refractory inorganic oxide such as gamma-alumina. The outer layer has uniformly dispersed thereon a platinum group metal such as platinum and a promoter metal such as tin. The composition also contains a modifier metal such as lithium. The catalyst composition shows improved durability and selectivity for dehydrogenating hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A process for preparing an activated isomerization or alkylation catalyst composition in which a catalyst composition comprising a Group VIII noble metal and a hydrocarbon-substituted aluminum compound on an alumina carrier containing up to 20 wt. % of other components involves activating the catalyst by contacting the catalyst with a hydrogen-containing gas at a temperature in excess of 500.degree. C., with the proviso that at least when the hydrocarbon-substituted aluminum compound present in the catalyst composition is not a hydrocarbon-substituted aluminum halide, the catalyst composition to be activated is contacted with a halogen compound either prior to or during the activating step. The catalyst obtainable by this process and the use thereof in hydrocarbon conversion processes, such as isomerization and alkylation processes, are also part of the invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns a catalyst for hydrorefining and hydroconverting hydrocarbon feeds, comprising a mixed sulphide comprising at least two elements selected from elements with an atomic number selected from the group formed by the following numbers: 3, 11, 12, 19 to 33, 37, to 51, 55 to 83, 87 to 103, characterized in that the mixed sulphide results from a combination of at least one element the sulphide of which has a bond energy between the metal and sulphur of less than 50.+-.3 kcal/mol (209.+-.12 kJ/mol) and at least one element the sulphide of which has a bond energy between the metal and sulphur of more than 50.+-.3 kcal/mol (209.+-.12 kJ/mol), the mixed sulphide thus having a mean bond energy between the metal and sulphur which is in the range 30 to 70 kcal/mol (125 to 293 kJ/mol).

Abstract: The invention concerns a catalyst composed of at least one halogen, at least one metal from group VIII and a formed support of gamma alumina and optionally eta alumina, the catalyst being characterized in that the smallest average dimension of said support is in the range 0.8 mm to 2 mm and in that the halogen content is in the range 4.5% to 15% by weight. The invention also concerns the preparation of said catalyst, preferably with chlorination (in the case where the halogen is chlorine) in the presence of CCl.sub.4 or CHCl.sub.3. The invention also concerns the use of the catalyst for the isomerisation of normal C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 paraffins.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an inert oxide supported metal halide organo aluminium compound catalyst. The catalyst is obtained by reacting an activated support having surface hydroxyl groups with aluminium chloride selected from aluminium chloride solution and aluminium chloride vapors. A solution of an aluminium alkyl is added to the reacted support. The solvent is removed and the reacted support is dried.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising alumina, at least one carburized transition metal, and at least one halogen component, and a method of preparing such catalyst system which comprises incorporating at least one transition metal compound into alumina thereby forming a transition metal-alumina compound; carburizing the transition metal-alumina compound thereby forming a carburized transition metal-alumina compound; and incorporating at least one halogen component into the carburized transition metal-alumina compound, are disclosed. The thus-obtained catalyst system is employed as a catalyst in the isomerization of a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising saturated hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Particulate metal oxide compositions having reactive atoms stabilized on particulate surfaces and methods for reacting the compositions with saturated and unsaturated species are provided. The preferred particulate metal oxides of the compositions are nanocrystalline MgO and CaO with an average crystallite size of up to about 20 nm. The preferred reactive atoms of the compositions are atoms of the halogens and Group IA metals. In one embodiment, chlorine atoms are stabilized on the surface of nanocrystalline MgO thus forming a composition which is capable of halogenating compounds, both saturated and unsaturated, in the absence of UV light and elevated reaction temperatures.

Abstract: Propylene is oxidized to propylene oxide in the vapor phase using an oxygen-containing gas and a supported silver catalyst comprising silver and a support comprised in whole or in substantial part of certain alkaline earth metal compounds. The alkaline earth metal compound may, for example, be a calcium compound such as calcium titanate, tribasic calcium phosphate, calcium molybdate, or calcium fluoride, a magnesium compound such as magnesium aluminate, or a strontium compound such as strontium titanate. Such supports provide significantly higher selectivity to the desired epoxide than would be expected from the performance of related materials. Propylene oxide selectivity may be further enhanced through the introduction of nitrogen oxide species such as NO, alkyl halides such as ethyl chloride, and carbon dioxide into the oxygen-containing gas.

Abstract: Fluorine contained within a photocatalyst layer containing titanium oxide and other metallic oxide semiconductors increases the metallic oxide's photocatalytic activity. The described photocatalyst may be in the form of either film, flake, particulate, or fiber. In addition, it can be used for coating the surface of a base material of various forms, such as sheet, film, flake, particulate, bar, or fiber. When using a base material that has an alkaline-containing glass composition, establishing a fluorine-containing layer, such as a layer of fluorine-containing silicon dioxide and other metallic oxide, between the photocatalyst film and the base material can prevent the deterioration of photocatalytic activity of the photocatalyst layer. The fluorine-containing layer functions as an alkaline barrier that controls the diffusion and migration of alkali metallic ions in the glass fibers, such as Na ions, into the photocatalyst layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for preparing a catalyst, preferably free of electron donor, useful in gas phase polymerization of olefins having a broad polydispersity.

Abstract: The invention provides non-antimony containing polymerization catalysts for the condensation of polyesters. The catalyst is in the form of a clear chlorine and/or bromine containing solution of a metal glycoxide and a metal glycolate having a pH in the range of from 0 to about 1, and containing chlorine and/or bromine atoms at a number ratio of chlorine and/or bromine to total metal cations in the catalyst ranging from about 0.5:1 to about 3:1. Polyesters produced with this catalyst have improved melt elasticity, and higher melt viscosity. The former property is desirable for the preparation of large and complex shaped polyester containers, and the latter property is desirable for melt spinning of industrial grade fibers and tire cords.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a composition of the formula M.sup.+x (Ga(Y).sub.4.sup.-).sub.x where M is a metal selected from the group consisting of lithium, sodium, potassium, cesium, calcium, strontium, thallium, and silver, x is an integer selected from the group consisting of 1 or 2, each Y is a ligand selected from the group consisting of aryl, alkyl, hydride and halide with the proviso that at least one Y is a ligand selected from the group consisting of aryl, alkyl and halide; a composition of the formula (R).sub.x Q.sup.+ Ga(Y).sub.4.sup.

Abstract: A novel catalyst and the use thereof in a reforming process is disclosed. The catalyst comprises a refractory inorganic oxide, platinum-group metal, Group IVA(IUPAC 14) metal, indium and lanthanide-series metal. Utilization of this catalyst in the conversion of hydrocarbonsaromatics product.

Abstract: The durability and selectivity of a supported nobel metal hydrodeclorination catalyst can be improved by treating the supported catalyst, which comprises support and catalytic noble metal, with a late transition metal halide salt, a post transition metal containing halide salt, or a combination thereof, and with an alkali metal halide, ammonium halide, or a combination thereof. Suitable late transition metal and post transition metal halides for use herein include zinc chloride, tin chloride, and cupric chloride. A suitable alkali metal halide for use herein include lithium chloride. The novel resulting supported catalyst has its noble metal component, which is in the zero valent state, predominantly residing adjacent the surface of the support in a form which is predominantly visible under a microscope having a resolution of about 5 .ANG..

Abstract: A silver catalyst for ethylene oxidation to ethylene oxide is provided containing a promoter combination consisting of an alkali metal component, a sulfur component, and a lanthanide component, the catalyst being essentially free of rhenium and transition metal components; optionally the catalyst contains a fluorine component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of pyridine bases by a reaction of an aliphatic aldehyde and/or ketone with ammonia under gaseous phase using a specified catalyst in which a specified metal or combined metals are carried in or onto specified zeolites, for example, such as zeolites having a specified specific density range.

Abstract: A method for fluorinating molecular sieve catalysts to increase selectivity to ethylene during conversion of oxygenates to olefins, fluorinated catalysts produced by such method, and methods of using the fluorinated molecular sieve catalysts to increase selectivity to ethylene during conversion of oxygenates to olefins.

Abstract: A process for preparing high-octane gasoline components consists in that a feed stock, composed of isobutane and olefins, preferably butylenes, in a molar ratio between 1 and 40, is contacted at temperatures of from about 50 to about 160.degree. C. and at pressures of from about 1 to about 40 atm. with a heterogeneous acid catalyst, whose active component is a metal-complex or metaloxopolymeric compound of the general formula H.sub.k (Me.sup.1); (Me.sup.2).sub.m O.sub.n X.sub.p wherein k=1-6; j=1-3; m=1-5; n=1-10, p=2-10, dispersed in a porous organic or inorganic matrix, followed by the extraction regeneration of the deactivated catalyst with an organic or inorganic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising :a matrix consisting of a mixture of .eta. transition alumina, .gamma. transition alumina, andat least one doping metal chosen from the group made up of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, cobalt, nickel, zinc, the lanthanides, the alkali metals and alkaline-earth metals,at least one halogen chosen from the group made up of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine,at least one noble metal from the platinum group, andat least one promoter metal chosen from the group made up of tin, germanium, indium, gallium, thallium, antimony, lead, rhenium, manganese, chromium, molybdenum and tungsten.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hydrofining catalyst. The catalyst has the following composition based on the total weight of the entire catalyst composition: 1-5%(wt.) nickel oxide, 12-35% (wt.) tungsten oxide, 1-9% (wt.) fluorine, and the balancing amount of composite alumina. Said composite alumina is composed of one or several kinds of micropore alumina and one or several kinds of macropore alumina, wherein the weight ratio of micropore alumina to macropore alumina is 75:25 to 50:50. The term "micropore alumina" in the context means the alumina in which the volume of the proe of diameter less than 80 angstrom occupies more than 95% of its total pore volume, while the term "macropore alumina" in the contest means the alumina in which the volume of the pore of diameter 60-600 angstrom occupies more than 70% of its total pore volume. The pore distribution mentioned above is determined by BET method of nitrogen adsorption at low temperature.

Abstract: A silver catalyst for ethylene oxidation to ethylene oxide is provided containing a promoter combination consisting of an alkali metal component, a sulfur component, a fluorine component, and a pnictogen component from the group phosphorus, bismuth and antimony; the catalyst is essentially free of rhenium and transition metal components.

Abstract: Ionic compounds represented by general formula (I), method of their production, olefin polymerization catalyst components, and olefin polymerization catalysts containing the components are provided.?M(R.sup.1).sub.k (R.sup.2).sub.1 (R.sup.3).sub.m (R.sup.4 -L).sub.n !.sup.- ?D!.sup.+ (I)(wherein, M is an element belonging to the Group 13; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are pentafluorophenyl, etc., R.sup.4 is a substituted phenylene group, etc., k, l and m being each 0 or an integer of 1 to 3, and n being an integer of 1 to 4 such that k+l+m+n=4; L is trichlorosilyl, methyldichlorosilyl, dimethylchlorosilyl group, etc.; and D is a monovalent cation).

Abstract: A novel catalyst and the use thereof in a reforming process is disclosed. The dual-function catalyst comprises a refractory inorganic oxide, indium, Group IVA(IUPAC 14) metal, and a platinum-group metal concentrated in the surface layer of each catalyst particle. Utilization of this catalyst in the conversion of hydrocarbons, especially in reforming, results in significantly improved selectivity to the desired gasoline or aromatics product.

Abstract: A silver catalyst for ethylene oxidation to ethylene oxide is provided containing a promoter combination consisting of an alkali metal component, a sulfur component, a germanium or tin component, and a fluorine component the catalyst being essentially free of rhenium and transition metal compounds.