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Cracking/dewaxing

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6467342
This patent describes a process for cracking a feedstock comprising hydrocarbon compounds to lower molecular weight hydrocarbon compounds, which process comprises contacting the feedstock at conversion conditions with a catalyst composition comprising a silicous zeolite prepared by the method comprising providing a boron-containing zeolie Beta with initial boron and aluminum contents each greater than the numeral 0, treating the zeolite with silicon tetrachloride at a temperature for a time sufficient to replace boron with silicon, and recovering the siliceous zeolite having reduced boron content but substantially preserved aluminum constant.
Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corp., New York, NY
Patent Number(s):
US 4784749
OSTI ID:
6467342
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English