Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the selective decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide, composed of zeolite crystals wherein a portion of the silicon atoms in the crystal lattice of silica is replaced by Al and B. The zeolite crystals are bonded to each other by a siliceous bonding agent which allows the catalyst to assume the shape of mechanically stable microspheres.The invention relates also to a process in which the catalyst is used, and to the related operating conditions.

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: According to the invention there are produced sodium Zeolite A granulates having the following parameters:______________________________________ Adsorption Data: (p/po = 0.8, 20.degree. C.) ______________________________________ H.sub.2 O > 22.0% NH.sub.3 > 11.0% CO.sub.2 .ltoreq. 0.1% O.sub.2 .ltoreq. 0.1% N.sub.2 .ltoreq. 0.1% Ar .ltoreq. 0.1% CH.sub.3 OH .ltoreq. 0.2% CH.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --OH .ltoreq. 0.2% ______________________________________The zeolite granulate is produced by having zeolite A powder present in a mixer, adding alkali silicate solution, mixing until there are obtained zeolite granulates having a particle size of at least 0.1 mm, in a given case post-rolling the granulates, first drying the moist zeolite granulates with air in a fluidized bed drier at a temperature of 20.degree. to 39.degree. C., during which the carbon dioxide content of the drying air is adjusted to less than 200 ppm, subsequently drying in a second drying step at a temperature of 40.degree.-120.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a product and process for the production of granules of high mechanical strength comprising mixing a molecular sieve and a metal oxide into a paste with a silicate, shaping the paste into granules, subjecting the shaped granules to an exchange of bases, drying the granules and tempering the granules at 300.degree. to 400.degree. C.

Abstract: According to the invention there are produced sodium Zeolite A granulates having the following parameters:______________________________________ Adsorption Data: (p/po = 0.8, 20.degree. C.) ______________________________________ H.sub.2 O >22.0% NH.sub.3 >11.0% CO.sub.2 .ltoreq.0.1% O.sub.2 .ltoreq.0.1% N.sub.2 .ltoreq.0.1% Ar .ltoreq.0.1% CH.sub.3 OH .ltoreq.0.2% CH.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --OH .ltoreq.0.2% ______________________________________The zeolite granulate is produced by having zeolite A powder present in a mixer, adding alkali silicate solution, mixing until there are obtained zeolite granulates having a particle size of at least 0.1 mm, in a given case post-rolling the granulates, first drying the moist zeolite granulates with air in a fluidized bed drier at a temperature of 20.degree. to 39.degree. C., during which the carbon dioxide content of the drying air is adjusted to less than 200 ppm, subsequently drying in a second drying step at a temperature of 40.degree.-120.degree. C.

Abstract: A method of preparing a silica-containing composition from a lithium silicate sol is disclosed. The compositions are prepared by heating shaped particles of lithium silicate sol to a temperature of about 70.degree. C. or more in the absence of a gelling agent and thereafter subjecting the particles to a washing step to remove lithium therefrom. By means of the novel method it is possible to prepare silica-containing compositions which are suitable as catalyst and/or adsorbent supports.

Abstract: Preparation of the silica and alumina matrix components of a zeolite cracking catalyst while intimately mixing at a pH of 3.0 to about 4.5 results in a selective catalyst of high density and low pore volume. The coke produced during cracking emits lower amounts of sulfur during regeneration of tha catalyst translating to reduced sulfur oxide stack emissions.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a core of silica with an overlying modified-silica zeolite, preferably containing aluminium, gallium or boron, show improved catalytic activity. The composites are prepared by introducing preformed silica particles, preferably with a crystallite size greater than 0.1 .mu., into a reaction mixture comprising a silicon source, a source of the modifying element, and preferably an organic template such as a tetraalkylammonium compound to form the modified-silica zeolite with a constraint index of from 1 to 12. The weight ratio of the silica core to SiO.sub.2 in the reaction mixture is preferably 1:1 to 10:1.