Abstract:
A process for the conversion of nitrous oxide (N.sub.2 O) to nitrogen and oxygen by treating the gas with a catalyst of cobalt oxide and nickel oxide on a zirconia support at a temperature of at least about 280 degrees C.
Abstract:
A catalyst composition is disclosed which includes a p-aramid polymer supporting a catalyst agent. The composition exhibits improved catalytic activity when compared with a similar composition using m-aramid polymer as the support. The composition contemplates shaped and formed catalyst structures using p-aramid particles and fibers, as papers and fabrics, and as, for example, honeycomb and mats.
Abstract:
An apparatus and process for production of HCN from ammonia and a hydrocarbon gas by the use of microwave energy using a single mode microwave reactor.
Abstract:
This invention provides a process for the catalytic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting a feed stream including a hydrocarbon feedstock and an oxygen-containing gas with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stream including carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The process of this invention is characterized by using an unsupported porous catalyst containing rhodium, such as rhodium foam.
Abstract:
Process for converting a dinitrile to a diamine and optionally an aminonitrile, in which a Group VIII element catalyst is treated with a modifier either before or during a substantially solvent-free hydrogenation reaction in which the dinitrile is contacted with hydrogen in the presence of the catalyst.
Abstract:
A process for making 6-aminocaproic acid by hydroformylating 3-pentenenitrile to produce 3-, 4-, and 5-formylvaleronitrile (FVN mixture), oxidizing the FVN mixture to produce 3-, 4-, and 5-cyanovaleric acid; hydrogenating the resulting product to produce 6-aminocaproic acid, 5-amino-4-methylvaleric acid, and 4-amino-3-ethylbutyric acid; and isolating 6-aminocaproic acid from the reaction product. The resulting 6-aminocaproic acid can be cyclized to produce caprolactam.
Abstract:
A process for making alkyl 6-aminocaproate by hydroformylating 3-pentenenitrile to produce 3-, 4-, and 5-formylvaleronitrile (FVN mixture), converting the FVN mixture to alkyl 3-, 4-, and 5-cyanovalerate by either oxidative esterification of the FVN mixture or oxidation of the FVN mixture followed by esterification; isolating alkyl 5-cyanovalerate; and hydrogenating the alkyl 5-cyanovalerate to produce alkyl 6-aminocaproate. The resulting alkyl 6-aminocaproate can be cyclized to produce caprolactam.
Abstract:
This invention relates to improvements in processes and catalysts for elevated temperature, gas phase, catalyzed reactions in general; it is particularly illustrated by reference to the manufacture of hydrogen cyanide.
Abstract:
An improved induction heated reactor apparatus involving a reaction zone with inlet and outlet and containing an array of electrically conductive catalyst entities (susceptor entities) comprising pellets, rings, or rods containing a core externally coated with a substantially uniform and complete catalyst metal (e.g., platinum, platinum-iridium alloy, or platinum-rhodium alloy) wrap, coating, or surface impregnated, or containing the catalyst metal as a foam which are inductively heated to produce chemical product from a catalytic reaction. Such an apparatus is particularly useful in the catalytic generation of HCN at elevated temperatures.
Abstract:
A process for the manufacture of nitric oxide by the Ostwald process where group VIII metal is recovered in a catchment trap, and the nitrous oxide is converted to nitrogen and oxygen by passing it through a bed of zirconium oxide at reaction temperature.