US5106801A — Zeolite SSZ-31

Claim 1

Independent Claim 45 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, iron oxide, and mixtures thereof greater than about 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 45 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, iron oxide, and mixtures thereof greater than about 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 45 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, iron oxide, and mixtures thereof greater than about 100:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 45 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, iron oxide, and mixtures thereof greater than about 100:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 50 words

The zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from boron oxide or mixtures of boron oxide with aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, and iron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 50 words

The zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from boron oxide or mixtures of boron oxide with aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, and iron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 45 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from boron oxide or mixtures of boron oxide with aluminum oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 45 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from boron oxide or mixtures of boron oxide with aluminum oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 24 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide greater than 50:1 and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 24 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of silicon oxide to boron oxide greater than 50:1 and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 25 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of silicon oxide to aluminum oxide greater than about 50:1 and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 25 words

A zeolite having a mole ratio of silicon oxide to aluminum oxide greater than about 50:1 and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 74 words

A zeolite having a composition, as synthesized and in the anhydrous state in terms of mole ratios of oxides as follows: (0.1 to 10)Q 2 O:(0.1 to 5.0)M 2 O:W 2 O 3 (greater than 50 )YO 2 wherein M is an alkali metal cation, W is selected from boron, Y is selected from silicon, germanium, and mixtures thereof, Q is a quaternary ammonium ion and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 74 words

A zeolite having a composition, as synthesized and in the anhydrous state in terms of mole ratios of oxides as follows: (0.1 to 10)Q 2 O:(0.1 to 5.0)M 2 O:W 2 O 3 (greater than 50 )YO 2 wherein M is an alkali metal cation, W is selected from boron, Y is selected from silicon, germanium, and mixtures thereof, Q is a quaternary ammonium ion and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 80 words

A zeolite having a composition, as synthesized and in the anhydrous state, in terms of mole ratios of oxides as follows: (0.1 to 10)Q 2 O:(0.1 to 5.0)M 2 O:W 2 O 3 :(greater than 100)YO 2 wherein M is an alkali metal cation, W is selected from aluminum, gallium, iron, and mixtures thereof, Y is selected from silicon, germanium and mixtures thereof, Q is a [5.2.1.0] tricyclodecane quaternary ammonium ion, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 80 words

A zeolite having a composition, as synthesized and in the anhydrous state, in terms of mole ratios of oxides as follows: (0.1 to 10)Q 2 O:(0.1 to 5.0)M 2 O:W 2 O 3 :(greater than 100)YO 2 wherein M is an alkali metal cation, W is selected from aluminum, gallium, iron, and mixtures thereof, Y is selected from silicon, germanium and mixtures thereof, Q is a [5.2.1.0] tricyclodecane quaternary ammonium ion, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 24 words

A zeolite prepared by thermally treating the zeolite of claim 7 or claim 8 at a temperature from about 200° C. to 820° C.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 21 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 7 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR9##

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 21 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 7 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR10##

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 21 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 7 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR11##

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 21 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 7 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR12##

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 21 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 7 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR13##

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 53 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 8 wherein the tricyclodecane quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a tricyclodecane compound of the formula: ##STR14## wherein each of R 1 , R 2 and R 3 independently is lower alkyl and A.sup.⊖ is an anion which is not detrimental to the formation of the zeolite.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 29 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 15 wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are the same and each is methyl; and A.sup.⊖ is OH, or I.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 33 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 which has undergone ion exchange with hydrogen, ammonium, rare earth metal, Group IA metal, Group IIA metal, or Group VIII metal ions.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 27 words

A zeolite in accordance with claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein rare earth metals, Group IIA metals, or Group VIII metals are occluded in the zeolite.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 22 words

A zeolite composition comprising the zeolite of claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein the zeolite is admixed with an inorganic matrix.

Claim 28

Independent Claim 99 words

A method for preparing a zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide with aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, and iron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1, comprising: (a) preparing an aqueous mixture containing sources of a quaternary ammonium ion, an oxide selected from boron oxide in a borosilicate form, silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof; (b) maintaining the mixture at a temperature of at least 140° C. until crystals of said zeolite are formed; and (c) recovering said crystals.

Claim 29

Independent Claim 99 words

A method for preparing a zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide with aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, and iron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1, comprising: (a) preparing an aqueous mixture containing sources of a quaternary ammonium ion, an oxide selected from boron oxide in a borosilicate form, silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof; (b) maintaining the mixture at a temperature of at least 140° C. until crystals of said zeolite are formed; and (c) recovering said crystals.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 17 words

A method in accordance with claim 20 wherein the borosilicate is borosilicate glass, or boron beta zeolite.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 63 words

The method in accordance with claim 20 wherein the aqueous mixture has a composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides falling in the ranges: YO 2 /W 2 O 3 , greater than 50; Q/YO 2 , 0.05:1 to 0.50:1; wherein Y is selected from silicon, germanium, and mixtures thereof, W is selected from boron and Q is a quaternary ammonium compound.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method in accordance with claim 20 or 21 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR15##

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method in accordance with claim 20 or 21 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR16##

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method in accordance with claim 20 or 21 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR17##

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method in accordance with claim 20 or 21 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR18##

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 23 words

A method in accordance with claim 20 or 21 wherein the quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a compound of the formula: ##STR19##

Claim 37

Independent Claim 100 words

A method for replacing the boron in a zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from boron oxide or mixtures of boron oxide with aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, and iron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1 with a Group IIIA metal or a transition metal to form a zeolite composition comprising: a. preparing an aqueous solution of a Group IIIA metal or a transition metal; b. adding said zeolite to the aqueous solution; and c. recovering the zeolite product.

Claim 38

Independent Claim 100 words

A method for replacing the boron in a zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to an oxide selected from boron oxide or mixtures of boron oxide with aluminum oxide, gallium oxide, and iron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1 with a Group IIIA metal or a transition metal to form a zeolite composition comprising: a. preparing an aqueous solution of a Group IIIA metal or a transition metal; b. adding said zeolite to the aqueous solution; and c. recovering the zeolite product.

Claim 39

Independent Claim 91 words

A method for preparing a zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to boron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1, comprising: (a) preparing an aqueous mixture containing sources of a quaternary ammonium ion, an oxide selected from boron oxide in a borosilicate form, silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof; (b) maintaining the mixture at a temperature of at least 140° C. until crystals of said zeolite are formed; and (c) recovering said crystals.

Claim 40

Independent Claim 91 words

A method for preparing a zeolite having a mole ratio of an oxide selected from silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof to boron oxide, greater than 50:1, and having the X-ray diffraction lines of Table 1, comprising: (a) preparing an aqueous mixture containing sources of a quaternary ammonium ion, an oxide selected from boron oxide in a borosilicate form, silicon oxide, germanium oxide, and mixtures thereof; (b) maintaining the mixture at a temperature of at least 140° C. until crystals of said zeolite are formed; and (c) recovering said crystals.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 71 words

The method in accordance with claim 29 wherein the aqueous mixture has a composition in terms of mole ratios of oxides falling in the ranges: YO 2 /W 2 O 3 is greater than 100; Q/YO 2 is 0.05:1 to 0.50:1; wherein Y is selected from silicon or germanium and mixtures thereof, W is selected from aluminum, gallium or iron, and mixtures thereof, and Q is a tricyclodecane quaternary ammonium ion.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 55 words

A method in accordance with claim 29 or 30 wherein the tricyclodecane quaternary ammonium ion is derived from a tricyclodecane compound of the formula: ##STR20## wherein each of R 1 , R 2 and R 3 independently is lower alkyl and A.sup.⊖ is an anion which is not detrimental to the formation of the zeolite.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 28 words

A method in accordance with claim 31 wherein each of R 1 , R 2 and R 3 independently is methyl or ethyl; A.sup.⊖ is OH or halogen.

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 29 words

A method in accordance with claim 31 wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are the same and each is methyl; and A.sup.⊖ is OH, or I.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1995-04-21	1995-10-21	1996-04-21	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1999-04-21	1999-10-21	2000-04-21	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2003-04-21	2003-10-21	2004-04-21	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Zeolite SSZ-31

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