Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A process for synthesizing organo-tin halides of the formula R n Sn X 4 -n , wherein R represents an alkyl or aryl radical, X represents a halogen atom and n represents an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3, by reacting an organic halide of the formula RX, wherein R and X have the meanings indicated above, in the gaseous phase at a temperature between 300° and 400° C., with finely divided solid alloy particles consisting of tin and a catalyst of the group consisting of copper, gold and silver, characterized in that contact of the solid alloy particles, having a particle size between about 50 and 250 microns, with one another is avoided by separating said particles in a fluidized bed by means of a fluid, comprising said organic halide mixed with an inert gas, at a flow rate of 5 to 40 l/hour-cm2, by admixing refractory particles with said alloy particles and by thoroughly stirring the fluidized bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A process for synthesizing organo-tin halides of the formula R n Sn X 4 -n , wherein R represents an alkyl or aryl radical, X represents a halogen atom and n represents an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3, by reacting an organic halide of the formula RX, wherein R and X have the meanings indicated above, in the gaseous phase at a temperature between 300° and 400° C., with finely divided solid alloy particles consisting of tin and a catalyst of the group consisting of copper, gold and silver, characterized in that contact of the solid alloy particles, having a particle size between about 50 and 250 microns, with one another is avoided by separating said particles in a fluidized bed by means of a fluid, comprising said organic halide mixed with an inert gas, at a flow rate of 5 to 40 l/hour-cm2, by admixing refractory particles with said alloy particles and by thoroughly stirring the fluidized bed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inert gas is nitrogen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said organic halide is methylchloride CH 3 Cl and said organo-tin halide is dimethyldichlorostannane (CH 3 ) 2 SnCl 2 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alloy of tin is an alloy of copper and tin having a tin content of more than about 40% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tin content of the alloy is between about 40% and about 60% by weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the reaction is performed at a temperature of about 350° C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the refractory particles are constituted of sand, silica or alumina having a particle size of about 0.1 mm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the particle size of said solid alloy particles is about 50 microns.