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: A novel catalyst composition comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate having a molar ratio of silica to alumina of at least 5:1, the aluminosilicate carrying gallium and copper, is useful in the conversion at elevated temperature of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 hydrocarbon feedstock into aromatic hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A catalyst for cleaning an exhaust gas includes a metal containing silicate containing Al and a metal M constituting a crystalline structure which is selected from a group consisting of Ga, In, B, Mn, Bi, Sc Y, V and Ta, a transition metal or a precious metal being carried in said metal containing silicate. The catalytic active range can be expanded.

Abstract: There is described a catalyst for purification of exhaust gases containing nitrogen oxides wherein oxygen is co-existent in excess of a stoichiometric amount, characterized in that a coprecipitated mixed oxide of copper and tin is loaded on a carrier composed of at least one type selected from the group consisting of crystalline aluminosilicate, aluminogallosilicate and gallosilicate, or the coprecipitated mixed oxide of copper and tin and further at least one noble metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, silver and gold are co-loaded thereon.This invention provides a lean NOx purification catalyst having high NOx purification performance and markedly increased durability over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: There is provided a gallium-containing MCM-22 zeolite. There are also provided methods for making this zeolite and processes for using this zeolite as a catalyst for the conversion of organic molecules. Particular conversions are reforming and the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane to form toluene.

Abstract: A composite catalyst containing:an MFI zeolite in hydrogen form, the framework containing at least one of the elements silicon, aluminium and/or gallium; a matrix; gallium; at least one noble metal of the platinum family, at least one additional metal selected from the group made up to tin, germanium, indium, copper, iron, molybdenum, gallium, thallium, gold, silver, ruthenium, chromium, tungsten and lead, and possibly a compound selected from the group made up of alkali and alkaline earth metals.Its preparation and its use in reactions for aromatising hydrocarbons containing 2 to 9 carbon atoms per molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing crystalline gallosilicates having a molar ratio of SiO.sub.2 /Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 .gtoreq.5 an having a more uniform particle size with enhanced catalytic activity. According to the method of the invention, crystalline gallosilicates are prepared by adding an aged, gallosilicate nuclei-forming gel having a molar ratio of SiO.sub.2 /Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 .gtoreq.5 to an aqueous, alkaline solution containing reactive silicon and gallium compounds to form a mixture. The mixture is then subjected to hydrothermal crystallization conditions to form the crystalline gallosilicate. The gallosilicates prepared by the disclosed method is useful for the preparation of catalysts and adsorbents and in processes for converting low molecular weight hydrocarbons to higher aliphatics and aromatic compounds.

Abstract: A catalyst is provided which contains 1 to 99 wt. % of a zeolite related to faujasite and having a hexagonally symmetrical structure and an Si:Al ratio between 3 and 30. The compensation cations of this zeolite consist partly or wholly of cations of one or more elements chosen from H, B, Al, Ga, In, rare earth metals and transition metals. The catalyst can also contain up to 15%, referred to the total weight of the binder and zeolite, of a catalytically active metal of the noble, non-noble transition or other type which is not already present in the compensation cations of the zeolite. The catalyst can be used in acid catalysis reactions carried out on hydrocarbon feedstock, in particular in fluidized bed catalytic cracking.

Abstract: A catalyst for purification of exhaust gases containing nitrogen oxides in the co-existence of oxygen in excess of stoichiometric amount, which catalyst comprises (a) a carrier consisting of a crystalline metallosilicate whose anhydrous state is represented by the following chemical formula[(x+y)/n]R (M.sub.x Al.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein R is at least one cation having a valence n; x, y and z are, respectively, mole fractions of different metal elements M, Al and Si present as a tetrahedral oxide in the skeletal structure; M is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ga, Fe, Y and rare earth elements; X+Y+z=1,000, x.gtoreq.0, y>0 and 0.990 .gtoreq.z.gtoreq.0.882, and (b) a co-precipitated compound oxide of copper and gallium, supported on said carrier in a dispersed state.

Abstract: A crystalline zeolite SSZ-37 is prepared using a N,N-dimethyl-4-azoniatricyclo [5.2.2.0.sup.(2,6) ] undec-8-ene cation as a template wherein said zeolite is used in hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: A composition useful for catalyzing alkylation and transalkylation reactions comprises a molecular sieve having alkylation and/or transalkylation activity, an inorganic refractory oxide component and greater than 3.5 weight percent water. Such a catalyst has been found to maintain a long life when used to produce ethylbenzene in an integrated process in which benzene is alkylated with ethylene and transalkylated with diethylbenzene. The catalyst can also be used to produce cumene via an integrated process in which benzene is alkylated with propylene and transalkylated with diisopropylbenzene.

Abstract: Zeolites containing gallium in their crystalline framework structure are prepared by treating a zeolite material with a reagent capable of replacing a part of the aluminum of the framework structure of the zeolite material with the gallium. The method is especially applicable for the preparation of faujasitic materials of the formulaM.sub.(x+y/n) [ALO.sub.2 ].sub.x [GaO.sub.2 ].sub.y [SiO.sub.2 ].sub.zwherein:M is a charge balancing ion and n is the oxidation state thereof,x, y and z are the respective numbers of tetrahedra represented respectively by AlO.sub.2, GaO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2,x+y+z=192, for a said faujasitic structure with no missing tetrahedra,x+y is from 0.1 to 71 inclusive, andy is from 0.01 to 60 inclusive.

Abstract: The catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas has at least gailium and a zeolite and an exhaust gas purifying method using the catalyst. Nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas are reduced and eliminated by the catalyst in an oxidative atmosphere at a reaction temperature of 200.degree. to 800.degree. C. and under the presence of a hydrocarbon at the total THC concentration/NO.sub.x concentration of from 0.5 to 50.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for modifying a synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material, e.g., silicate, comprising an inorganic, porous, non-layered crystalline phase material exhibiting, after calcination, an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one peak at a d-spacing greater than 18 Angstrom Units and having a benzene adsorption capacity of greater than 15 grams benzene per 100 grams of said material at 6.7 kPa (50 torr) and 25.degree. C., by contacting with a treatment composition comprising an inorganic oxide of a trivalent element X, e.g., sodium aluminate, or precursor of said inorganic oxide, under sufficient conditions so that the trivalent element X is incorporated in the crystalline phase material. The composition is suited to use for catalytic conversion of organic compounds or as a sorbent.

Abstract: Olefin is etherified with alcohol to provide an ether or mixture of ethers employing a catalyst comprising MCM-36.

Abstract: There is provided a process for converting light olefin to alcohol(s), ether(s) or mixtures of alcohol(s) and ether(s) which comprises contacting a feed containing at least one light olefin with water in the vapor and/or liquid phase under olefin hydration conditions in the presence of MCM-36 as olefin hydration catalyst to produce said alcohol(s) and/or ether(s).

Abstract: Hydroprocessing catalysts of high metal content and surface area are based on a support material comprising a non-layered, ultra-large pore crystalline material. The crystalline material exhibits unusually large pores of at least 13 .ANG. diameter and a high sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C. and may be characterized by an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one d-spacing greater than about 18 .ANG.. In a particularly preferred form, the crystalline material has a hexagonal arrangement of pores of at least 13 .ANG. diameter which has an electron diffraction pattern with one line at a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 .ANG.. The catalysts based on these materials are capable of accommodating high metal loadings while retaining a high surface area with high pore volume and low density.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for reactivating a dehydrocyclodimerization catalyst. Dehydrocyclodimerization catalysts which contain an aluminum phosphate binder can be deactivated when they are exposed to hydrogen at temperatures above 500.degree. C. The instant process restores substantially all of the catalyst's lost activity. The process involves treating the catalyst with an aqueous solution of a weakly acidic ammonium salt or a dilute acid solution at a temperature of about 50.degree. to about 100.degree. C. for a time of about 1 to about 48 hours. An ammonium nitrate solution is preferred. Next the catalyst is calcined at a temperature of about 500.degree. to about 700.degree. C. for a time of about 1 to about 15 hours to provide a reactivated catalyst. The catalyst can be reactivated several times using this process.

Abstract: Hydrothermally stable intercalated clays having interlayer (gallery) spacings greater than 21 angstroms are provided by pillars comprising a rare earth metal. The pillars preferably also contain a metal such as aluminum. Other pillaring metal/rare earth combinations and differing preparation conditions, such as pH, result in different interlayer spacings. Interlayer spacings of up to 50 angstroms may be produced.

Abstract: A crystalline zeolite SSZ-28 is prepared using an N,N-dimethyl-tropinium or N,N-dimethyl-3-azonium bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane cation as a template. Also disclosed is a process for converting hydrocarbons with crystalline zeolite SSZ-28.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel dioctahedral smectite layered clay, a process for preparing the clay and a process using the clay. The clay is characterized in that the aluminum can be substituted by gallium and the silicon can be substituted by germanium. Therefore, some of the possible clays that can be prepared are gallium/silicon, gallium/germanium, or aluminum/germanium smectite clays. The clay is prepared from a reaction mixture containing reactive sources of the metals, i.e., aluminum, silicon, gallium and germanium, a templating agent and water. This reaction mixture is reacted at a pH of about 8.5 to about 14, a temperature of about 150.degree. to about 210.degree. C. for a time of about 1 to about 20 days to give a desired composition. The clay compositions of the instant invention can be used to catalyze various hydrocarbon conversion processes such as alkylation and hydrocracking.

Abstract: Attrition-resistant binders can be prepared by a process wherein a slurry of clay particles is brought to either a low pH level (e.g., 1.0 to 3.0) or to a high pH level (e.g., 14.0 to 10.0) and mixed with a phosphate-containing compound in a concentration of from about 2.0 to about 20.0 weight percent. Preferably, the resulting slurry is spray dried and the particulate products of the spray drying are then calcined to produce attrition-resistant binder particles.

Abstract: A catalyst for converting C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 aliphatic hydrocarbons to aromatics is described. The catalyst contains a zeolite, an aluminum phosphate binder and a gallium component. Examples of zeolites which can be used are the ZSM family of zeolites, with ZSM-5 being a specific example. The catalyst is characterized in that it is tolerant to exposure to hydrogen at tempertures of about 500.degree. to about 700.degree. C. The catalyst's tolerance to hydrogen exposure is the result of treating the catalyst with an aqueous solution of a weakly acidic ammonium salt or a dilute acid solution at a temperature of about 50.degree. to about 100.degree. C. for a time of about 1 to about 48 hours, followed by calcination. A process for preparing the catalyst is also described.

Abstract: A catalyst useful in the aromatization of light paraffins and other hydrocarbons conversion reactions, formed by preparing an intimate mechanical mixture of a gallium-containing species, such as Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, with a zeolite having a pore mouth comprising 10 oxygen atoms, such as ZSM-5, preferably followed by treatment with a reducing agent, such as hydrogen.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is now provided a hybrid catalyst suitable for the aromatization of light paraffins and olefins, comprising a mixture of a pentasil type zeolite having the structure of ZSM-5 or ZSM-11, and a cocatalyst consisting of gallium oxide supported by an oxide selected from the group consisting of silica, alumina particles and chromium oxide particles.

Abstract: A crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve having the offretite structure comprises silicon, gallium, oxygen and substantially no aluminum. The molecular sieve is synthesized by crystallizing a hydrogel reaction mixture which is preferably formed by mixing a substantially alumina-free galliosilicate hydrogel containing an offretite selective templating or directing agent with a galliosilicate solution substantially free of alumina. The crystallized molecular sieve can be employed, after activation by removing the templating agent and reducing its alkali metal content, as a component of a catalyst which is suitable for use in a variety of chemical conversion processes, preferably hydrocarbon conversion processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing aromatic compounds from a hydrocarbon gas containing C.sub.3 through C.sub.5 paraffinic hydrocarbons under conversion conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising a gallosilicate molecular sieve, a platinum metal component, and a rhenium metal component.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the activity of a porous crystalline zeolite having a framework silica-to-alumina mole ratio of 25 or more which comprises contacting the zeolite with a solution comprising a hydrate of trivalent metal fluoride in aqueous media under conditions sufficient to cause incorporation of said metal in the framework of said zeolite.

Abstract: There is provided a molecular sieve coated with a non-oxide ceramic. The molecular sieve may be a zeolite, such as ZSM-5, and the ceramic coating may be, e.g., boron nitride. The coated molecular sieve may be prepared by contacting the molecular sieve with a ceramic precursor material comprising a thermally decomposable material, such as polyborazylene, and thermally decomposing this thermally decomposable material. The coated molecular sieves may be used as organic conversion catalysts. The non-oxide ceramic coating may alter or enhance the shape-selective properties of the molecular sieve by providing a diffusion barrier to molecules.

Abstract: A crystalline zeolite SSZ-31 is prepared by various methods using quaternary ammonium ion templates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metallo gallium silicate zeolite, designated as ECR-9. It also relates to a process for preparation of the zeolite. The zeolite may be employed in catalytic, absorbent or separation applications, particularly in the separation of small molecules, or normal from iso-paraffins, or the preferential reaction of n-paraffins in a mixed hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: A novel catalyst composition comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate having a molar ratio of silica to alumina of at least 5:1, the aluminosilicate carrying gallium and silver, is useful in the conversion at elevated temperature of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 hydrocarbon feedstock into aromatic hydrocarbons.

Abstract: This invention presents a novel catalyst formulation for the isomerization of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons. The catalyst is comprised of at least one Group VII metal, and a pentasil zeolite having an x-ray diffraction characteristic of ZSM-12 wherein a portion of the aluminum atoms have been replaced with gallium atoms. When utilized in a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes containing ethylbenzene, a greater yield of para-xylene is obtained compared to prior-art processes.

Abstract: A layered catalyst contains a core of at least one, and preferably three, molecular sieve components within a shell layer of reduced molecular sieve content. A preferred catalyst consists of a core of a large pore molecular sieve, preferably a dealuminized Y-type zeolite, a shape selective paraffin cracking/isomerization component, preferably HZSM-5, and a shape selective aliphatic aromatization component, preferably gallium ZSM-5, within a shell of an alumina-rich, matrix. The shell can capture metals from the feeds being processed, it can act as a metals sink, and can remove metals from the unit by attrition. The catalyst is preferably prepared by forming the core and then coating or encapsulating the core with a shell having a reduced molecular sieve content. The shell may contain a pillared clay or other very large pore cracking component. The shell may be an attritable coating of an amorphous rare earth oxide, aluminum oxide and aluminum phosphate composite, which traps metals.

Abstract: Novel catalysts based on X zeolites which contain alkali metal cations other than sodium and modified by inclusion, as additives, of alkali metal elements in the metallic form. These novel catalysts have increased catalytic activity and stability over time in comparison with zeolites in which no alkali metal has been included.

Abstract: Zeolite L in very small crystalline form is prepared by a process in which an alkaline reaction mixture comprising water, a source of silicon (SiO.sub.2), a source of alkali metal (M) (KOH) and a source of aluminium (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.3H.sub.2 O) or gallium is heated to a temperature of at least 80.degree. C. for a period of time long enough to form zeolite L, the composition of the reaction mixture having the following molar ratios (expressed as oxides):______________________________________ M.sub.2 O/SiO.sub.2 0.4 to 0.5 H.sub.2 O/M.sub.2 O 15 to 30 and SiO.sub.2 /Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 or Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 5 to 11 ______________________________________where M is potassium or a mixture of potassium and one or more other alkali metals.

Abstract: A crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve having the erionite-type structure and the following composition expressed in terms of oxide mole ratios in the anhydrous state:Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 :xSiO.sub.2 :yM.sub.2 O:zN.sub.2 O:tQ.sub.2 Owhere M is an alkali metal, preferably sodium, N is an alkali metal other than M, preferably potassium, Q is a cation derived from the templating agent used in synthesizing the galliosilicate molecular sieve, preferably a choline cation, x equals 5.5 to 30, y equals 0.1 to 0.9, z equals 0.1 to 0.9, t equals 0.1 to 0.6 and y+z+t equals about 1.0. The crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve of the invention may be employed, after reducing its alkali metal content, as a component of a catalyst which can be used in a variety of chemical conversion processes, preferably hydrocarbon conversion processes, and most preferably hydrodewaxing, hydrocracking and isomerization processes.

Abstract: A catalytic cracking catalyst mixture and process are disclosed. The mixture comprises (a) a cracking catalyst containing a matrix and a large pore molecular sieve and (b) separate additive catalysts comprising at least one of a shape selective paraffin cracking/isomerization zeolite and a shape selective aliphatic aromatization zeolite. An exemplary catalyst mixture comprises dealuminized zeolite Y, optionally containing rare earth elements in an alumina-rich matrix, an additive catalyst of HZSM-5 in a matrix, and an additional additive catalyst of gallium ZSM-5 in a matrix. The alumina-rich matrix of the cracking catalyst acts a a sodium and metals sink. The large pore molecular sieve catalyst cracks large hydrocarbons to lighter paraffins and olefins. The shape selective paraffin cracking/isomerization component cracks/isomerizes the paraffins produced by the large pore moleular sieve. The shape selective aliphatic aromatization catalyst converts light paraffins and olefins into aromatics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing aromatic compounds from a hydrocarbon gas containing C.sub.3 through C.sub.5 paraffinic hydrocarbons under conversion conditions in the presence of a catalyst comprising a borosilicate molecular sieve, a platinum metal component and a gallium metal component.

Abstract: A zeolite catalyst composition having increased resistance to agglomeration and/or migration of its noble metal component at high temperatures and a method for preparing the catalyst composition are disclosed. The zeolite catalyst composition contains a non-framework multivalent metal oxide to stabilize the noble metal. The multivalent metal oxide, such as alumina, can be introduced into the zeolite component by diffusion, impregnation, ion-exchange, and/or calcination.

Abstract: A crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve having the zeolite L type structure and the following composition expressed in terms of oxide mole ratios in the anhydrous state:Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 :xSiO.sub.2 yM.sub.2 O:zK.sub.2 Owhere M is an alkali metal other than potassium, preferably sodium, x equals at least 3.0, preferably 4 to 10, y equals 0 to 0.9 z equals 0.1 to 1.0, and y+z equals about 1.0. The crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve of the invention may be employed, after reducing its alkali metal content, as a component of a catalyst which can be used in a variety of chemical conversion processes, preferably hydrocarbon conversion processes, and most preferably hydrocracking and isomerization processes.

Abstract: An aluminosilicate type catalyst and its use in the aromatization of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 light-gas cut in the presence or not of olefins is described.The catalyst is characterized by the following composition expressed by weight:a) 0.01 to 10% by weight of galliumb) 0.1 to 99.49% of a matrixc) 0.5 to 99.99% of a zeolite having the following approximate chemical formula:M.sub.2/n O, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, xSiO.sub.2whereinM represents a proton and/or a metallic cation,n is the valency of said cation,x is a number ranging from 12 to 1000,said zeolite having a MFI structure being synthesized, moreover, in a fluoride medium and having a fluorine content ranging from 0.02 to 1.5% by weight incorporated during synthesis.

Abstract: A crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve of the zeolite omega structure and having the following composition expressed in terms of oxide mole ratios in the anhydrous state:Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 :xSiO.sub.2 :yM.sub.2 Owhere M is an alkali metal, preferably sodium, x equals 5 to 30, preferably 5 to 15, and y equals about 1.0. The crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve of the invention is crystallized in the absence of a templating agent from a mixture of a substantially alumina-free hydrogel containing gallia and a substantially alumina-free galliosilicate solution. The resultant sieve may be employed, after reducing its alkali metal content, as a component of a catalyst which can be used in a variety of chemical conversion processes.

Abstract: A crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve having the mordenite structure and the following composition expressed in terms of oxide mole ratios in the anhydrous state:Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3 :xSiO.sub.2 :yM.sub.2 O:tQ.sub.2 Owhere M is an alkali metal, preferably sodium, Q is a quaternary ammonium cation, preferably a benzyltriethylammonium cation, x equals 5.0 to 30, y equals 0.1 to 0.99, preferably 0.40 to 0.90, t equals 0.01 to 0.9, preferably 0.1 to 0.6 and yet equals about 1.0. The crystalline, galliosilicate molecular sieve of the invention may be employed, after reducing its alkali metal content and decomposing Q, as a component of a catalyst which can be used in a variety of chemical conversion processes.

Abstract: A MFI-based gallosilicate type catalyst is described.The catalyst is characterized by the following composition expressed by weight:(a) 0.1 to 99.49% of a matrix,(b) 0.5 to 99.99% of a zeolite having the following approximate chemical formula:M.sub.2/n O, Ga.sub.2 O.sub.3, xSiO.sub.2whereinM represents a proton and/or a metallic cation,n is the valency of said cation,x is a number ranging from 12 to 1000, the zeolite of MFI structure synthesized in a fluoride medium having a fluorine content ranging from 0.02 to 1.5% by weight incorporated during synthesis.The catalyst is notably used in aromatization reactions of light C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 gases in the presence or not of olefins.

Abstract: A catalytic cracking catalyst and process are disclosed using a catalyst containing: a matrix, a large pore molecular sieve, a shape selective paraffin cracking/isomerization zeolite and a shape selective aliphatic aromatization zeolite. An exemplary catalyst comprises dealuminized zeolite Y, optionally containing rare earth elements, HZSM-5, and gallium ZSM-5 in a matrix. The matrix contains and protects the relatively fragile zeolite components and acts as a sodium and metals sink. The large pore molecular sieve cracks large hydrocarbons to lighter paraffins and olefins. The shape selective paraffin cracking/isomerization component cracks/isomerizes the paraffins produced by the large pore molecular seive. The shape selective aliphatic aromatization catalyst converts light paraffins and olefins into aromatics. A single shape selective zeolite, e.g., ZSM-5 with a controlled amount of an aromatization component such as gallium, may promote both paraffin cracking/isomerization and aromatization.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a zeolitic catalyst which comprises treating a zeolite of the Y-type having an alkali oxide/aluminum oxide molar ratio of at most 0.13 with a solution of a multi-valent metal salt having a cationic radius between 0.6 and 1.0 .ANG. and combining the ion-exchanged zeolite without a calcination step with a hydrogenation component of a Group VIII and/or Group VI(b) metal.

Abstract: A catalytic cracking catalyst mixture and process are disclosed. The mixture comprises (a) a cracking catalyst containing a matrix and a large pore molecular sieve and (b) separate particles of additive catalyst comprising at least one of a shape selective paraffin cracking/isomerization zeolite and a shape selective aliphatic aromatization zeolite. An exemplary catalyst mixture comprises dealuminized zeolite Y, optionally containing rare earth elements, in an alumina rich matrix and an additive catalyst of HZSM-5, and gallium ZSM-5 in a matrix. The alumina matrix of the cracking catalyst acts as a sodium and metals sink. The large pore molecular sieve catalyst cracks large hydrocarbons to lighter paraffins and olefins. The shape selective paraffin cracking/isomerization component cracks the paraffins produced by the large pore molecular sieve. The shape selective aliphatic aromatization catalyst converts light paraffins and olefins into aromatics. A single shape selective zeolite, e.g.

Abstract: An FCC catalyst is made with a zeolite Beta which contains from about 0.1 to 15 wt % based on the weight of the zeolite Beta of gallium, zinc or mixtures thereof. The catalyst substantially increases the aromatic content of the gasoline compared to just using a catalyst of zeolite Beta. The catalyst can also be made with an inorganic oxide binder for the metal modified zeolite Beta and other catalytically active zeolite components.

Abstract: A crystalline material having, in the dehydrated form, the empirical formula:m(m.sub. 2/a O):X.sub.z O.sub.xz/2 :.sub.y YO.sub.2 (I)in which m is 0.5 to 1.5; M is a cation of valency a; X is a metal of valency x, selected from aluminum, boron, gallium, zinc, iron and titanium; z is 2 when x is an odd number, and z is 1 when x is an even number; y is at least 5; and Y is silicon or germanium; and having, in the calcined hydrogen form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including significant peaks substantially as shown in Table I herein. The material has been designated SUZ-2.