Molecular sieve ssz-74 composition of matter and synthesis thereof

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DESCRIPTION

Composition of matter of molecular sieve SSZ-74

Field of the invention

The present invention relates to a new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-74, to a process for preparing SSZ74 using a di-cation of hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) as a structure directing agent. (SDA).

State of the art

Due to their unique sieving characteristics, as well as their catalytic properties, crystalline molecular sieves and zeolites are especially useful in applications such as hydrocarbon conversion, drying, and gas separation. Although many different crystalline molecular sieves have been disclosed, there is a continuing need for new molecular sieves with desirable properties for gas separation and drying, hydrocarbon and chemical conversions, and other applications. The new molecular sieves can contain new internal pore architectures, providing improved selectivities in these processes.

Summary of the invention

The present invention is directed to a crystalline molecular sieve according to claim 1.

Composition of matter and synthesis

A crystalline molecular sieve is disclosed which has a molar ratio of greater than 100 of (1) silicon oxide to (2) aluminum oxide and which has, after calcination, the X-ray diffraction lines of Table II.

Such a crystalline molecular sieve is described having a composition comprising, as synthesized and in an anhydrous state, in terms of molar ratios the following:

SiO2 / XcOd greater than 100

M2 / n / SiO2 0 - 0.03

Q / SiO2 0.30 - 0.70

F / SiO2 0.30 - 0.70 where X is aluminum, c is 2; d is 3,

M is an alkali metal cation, an alkaline earth metal cation, or mixtures thereof; n is the valence of M (ie, 1 or 2); Q is a di-cation of hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) and F is fluoride.

A process for preparing a crystalline material is described; Said process comprises bringing into contact under crystallization conditions one or more sources of (1) silicon oxide, (2) one or more sources of aluminum oxide, (3) fluoride ions and (4) a structure directing agent that comprises a di-cation of hexamethylene-1,6bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium).

A process of this type is described in which the crystalline material has, after calcination, the X-ray diffraction lines of Table II.

[0008] Such a process is described for preparing a crystalline material using a reaction mixture comprising (in terms of molar ratios), the following:

<td>SiO2 / XaOb</td><td>100/1 and higher</td>

<td>OH- / YES2</td><td> 0.20 - 0.80</td>

<td>Q / SiO2</td><td> 0.20 - 0.80</td>

<td>M2 / n / SiO2</td><td> 0 - 0.04</td>

<td>H2O / SÍO2</td><td> 2-10</td>

<td>HF / YES2</td><td> 0.20 - 0.80</td>

where X is aluminum, a is 2, b is 3,

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M is an alkali metal cation, an alkaline earth metal cation, or mixtures thereof; n is the valence of M (i.e. 1 or 2); and Q is a di-cation of hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium).

Brief description of the drawing

Figure 1 shows a comparison of two X-ray diffraction patterns, the upper one is ZSM-5 and the lower one is SSZ-74.

Detailed description of the invention

The present invention comprises a molecular sieve referred to herein as SSZ-74 molecular sieve or simply SSZ-74.

In the preparation of SSZ-74, a hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) di-cation is used as the structure directing agent (ADE), also known as a crystallization template. The ADE useful for making SSZ-74 has the following structure:

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Hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) di-cation

The di-cation of ADE is associated with anions (X) which can be any anion that is not detrimental to the formation of SSZ-74. Representative anions include halogen, eg, fluoride, chloride, bromide and iodide, hydroxide, acetate, sulfate, tetrafluoroborate, carboxylate, and the like. Hydroxide is a typical anion, since structure directing agent (ADE) can be used to provide hydroxide ion. Therefore, it is beneficial for ion exchange, for example, a halide to hydroxide ion.

In general, SSZ-74 is prepared by contacting (1) an active source (s) of silicon oxide, and (2) an active source (s) of silicon oxide. aluminum, with the ADE of hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) di-cation in the presence of fluoride ions.

SSZ-74 is prepared from a reaction mixture comprising, in terms of molar ratios, the following:

Table a

Reaction mixture

<td></td><td>Embodiment 1</td><td>Embodiment 2</td>

<td>Yes₂/ XaOb</td><td>100 and greater</td><td></td>

<td>OH- / SiO₂</td><td> 0.20 -0.80</td><td> 0.40 -0.60</td>

<td>Q / S¡O₂</td><td> 0.20 -0.80</td><td> 0.40 -0.60</td>

<td>M2 / n / SiO2</td><td> 0-0.04</td><td> 0 -0.025</td>

<td>H₂O / YES2</td><td> 2-10</td><td> 3 -7</td>

<td>HF / YES2</td><td> 0.20 -0.80</td><td> 0.30 -0.60</td>

where X is aluminum, a is 2, b is 3, M is an alkali metal cation, an alkaline earth metal cation, or mixtures thereof; n is the valence of M (ie, 1 or 2); Q is a di-cation of hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) and F is fluoride.

As indicated above, the SiO2 / XaOb molar ratio in the reaction mixture is 100 and higher. This means that the SiO2 / XaOb molar ratio can be infinite, that is, when there is no X_toOb in the reaction mixture. This results in a version of SSZ-74 that is essentially all silica. As used herein, essentially all silicon oxide or essentially all silica means that the crystalline structure of the molecular sieve is made up of only silicon oxide or is made up of silicon oxide and only trace amounts of other oxides, such as aluminum oxide, which can be introduced as impurities into the silicon oxide source.

An example of the source of silicon oxide is tetraethyl orthosilicate. An example of the source of aluminum oxide is zeolite LZ-210 (a type of zeolite Y).

In practice, SSZ-74 is prepared by a procedure that comprises:

ES 2 820 232 T3 (a) prepare an aqueous solution containing (1) one or more sources of silicon oxide, (2) one or more sources of aluminum oxide, (3) a source of fluoride ions and (4) a hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) di-cation having an anionic counterion that is not detrimental to the formation of SSZ-74;

(b) maintaining the aqueous solution under conditions sufficient to form crystals of SSZ-74; and (c) recovering the SSZ-74 crystals.

The reaction mixture is kept at an elevated temperature until crystals of SSZ-74 form. Hydrothermal crystallization is generally carried out under autogenous pressure, at a temperature between 100 ° C and 200 ° C, for example between 135 ° C and 180 ° C. The crystallization period is typically greater than 1 day, for example, from about 3 days to about 20 days. The molecular sieve can be prepared by gently stirring or shaking.

During the hydrothermal crystallization step, the SSZ-74 crystals can be allowed to spontaneously nucleate from the reaction mixture. The use of SSZ-74 crystals as seed material may be advantageous to decrease the time required for complete crystallization to occur. Furthermore, seeding can lead to a higher purity of the obtained product by promoting nucleation and / or the formation of SSZ-74 on any unwanted phase. When used as seeds, the SSZ-74 crystals are added in an amount between 0.1 and 10% by weight of the first tetravalent element oxide, eg silica, used in the reaction mixture.

Once the molecular sieve crystals have formed, the solid product is separated from the reaction mixture by standard mechanical separation techniques such as filtration. The crystals are washed with water and then dried, for example at 90 ° C to 150 ° C for 8 to 24 hours, to obtain the SSZ-74 crystals as synthesized. The drying step can be carried out at atmospheric pressure or under vacuum.

SSZ-74, as prepared, has the X-ray diffraction lines in Table I below. SSZ-74 has a composition, as synthesized (i.e. prior to removal of the ADE from SSZ-74) and in an anhydrous state, comprising the following (in terms of molar ratios):

<td>SiO2 / XcOd</td><td>greater than 100</td>

<td>M2 / n / SiO2</td><td> 0 - 0.03</td>

<td>Q / SiO2</td><td> 0.30 - 0.70</td>

<td>F / SiO2</td><td> 0.30 - 0.70</td>

where X is aluminum, c is 2; d is 3, M is an alkali metal cation, an alkaline earth metal cation, or mixtures thereof; n is the valence of M (ie, 1 or 2); Q is a di-cation of hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) and F is fluoride.

SSZ-74 is characterized by its X-ray diffraction pattern. SSZ-74, as synthesized, has a crystalline structure whose powder X-ray diffraction pattern exhibits the characteristic lines shown in Table I.

Table I

SSZ-74 as synthesized

<td>2 Theta^(to)</td><td>D spacing (Angstroms)</td><td>Relative Integrated Intensity (%)^(b)</td>

<td> 7.95</td><td> 11.11</td><td>W</td>

<td> 8.68</td><td> 10.18</td><td>M</td>

<td> 8.85</td><td> 9.98</td><td>WM</td>

<td> 9.02</td><td> 9.80</td><td>W</td>

<td> 22.69</td><td> 3.92</td><td>WM</td>

<td> 23.14</td><td> 3.84</td><td>VS</td>

<td> 24.01</td><td> 3.70</td><td>M</td>

<td> 24.52</td><td> 3.63</td><td>W</td>

<td> 24.93</td><td> 3.57</td><td>W</td>

<td> 29.95</td><td> 2.98</td><td>W</td>

^to ± 0.1 ^(b) The X-ray patterns provided are based on a relative intensity scale where the strongest line in the X-ray pattern is assigned a value of 100: W (weak) is less than 20; M (medium) is between 20 and 40; S (strong) is between 40 and 60; VS (very strong) is over 60.

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Table IA below shows the powder X-ray diffraction lines for SSZ-74 as synthesized, including the actual relative intensities.

TABLE IA

SSZ-74 as synthesized

<td>2 Theta^(to)</td><td>D spacing (Angstroms)</td><td>Intensity</td>

<td> 7.95</td><td> 11.11</td><td> 7.9</td>

<td> 8.68</td><td> 10.18</td><td> 21.1</td>

<td> 8.85</td><td> 9.98</td><td> 18.7</td>

<td> 9.02</td><td> 9.80</td><td> 11.3</td>

<td> 11.30</td><td> 7.82</td><td> 0.4</td>

<td> 12.70</td><td> 6.96</td><td> 1.8</td>

<td> 13.98</td><td> 6.33</td><td> 2.4</td>

<td> 14.77</td><td> 5.99</td><td> 0.5</td>

<td> 14.85</td><td> 5.96</td><td> 2.1</td>

<td> 15.93</td><td> 5.56</td><td> 6.3</td>

<td> 16.30</td><td> 5.43</td><td> 4.6</td>

<td> 16.50</td><td> 5.37</td><td> 1.8</td>

<td> 17.05</td><td> 5.20</td><td> 0.8</td>

<td> 17.41</td><td> 5.09</td><td> 0.1</td>

<td> 17.71</td><td> 5.00</td><td> 2.0</td>

<td> 18.09</td><td> 4.90</td><td> 7.4</td>

<td> 18.38</td><td> 4.82</td><td> 0.7</td>

<td> 18.89</td><td> 4.69</td><td> 0.9</td>

<td> 18.96</td><td> 4.68</td><td> 4.4</td>

<td> 19.69</td><td> 4.51</td><td> 1.8</td>

<td> 20.39</td><td> 4.35</td><td> 5.1</td>

<td> 20.63</td><td> 4.30</td><td> 4.2</td>

<td> 21.12</td><td> 4.20</td><td> 7.7</td>

<td> 21.55</td><td> 4.12</td><td> 5.4</td>

<td> 21.75</td><td> 4.08</td><td> 0.5</td>

<td> 21.80</td><td> 4.07</td><td> 1.4</td>

<td> 21.88</td><td> 4.06</td><td> 2.1</td>

<td> 21.96</td><td> 4.04</td><td> 1.5</td>

<td> 22.17</td><td> 4.01</td><td> 0.8</td>

<td> 22.69</td><td> 3.92</td><td> 18.9</td>

<td> 23.14</td><td> 3.84</td><td> 100.0</td>

<td> 23.89</td><td> 3.72</td><td> 9.4</td>

<td> 24.01</td><td> 3.70</td><td> 25.6</td>

<td> 24.52</td><td> 3.63</td><td> 13.7</td>

<td> 24.68</td><td> 3.60</td><td> 2.1</td>

<td> 24.93</td><td> 3.57</td><td> 11.3</td>

<td> 25.09</td><td> 3.55</td><td> 0.9</td>

<td> 25.37</td><td> 3.51</td><td> 1.7</td>

<td> 25.57</td><td> 3.48</td><td> 2.7</td>

<td> 26.20</td><td> 3.40</td><td> 5.5</td>

<td> 26.31</td><td> 3.38</td><td> 0.8</td>

<td> 26.67</td><td> 3.34</td><td> 2.0</td>

<td> 26.76</td><td> 3.33</td><td> 1.0</td>

<td> 26.82</td><td> 3.32</td><td> 0.9</td>

<td> 27.01</td><td> 3.30</td><td> 3.4</td>

<td> 27.05</td><td> 3.29</td><td> 0.8</td>

<td> 27.48</td><td> 3.24</td><td> 0.8</td>

<td> 27.99</td><td> 3.19</td><td> 4.2</td>

<td> 28.18</td><td> 3.16</td><td> 0.8</td>

<td> 28.78</td><td> 3.10</td><td> 0.6</td>

<td> 29.03</td><td> 3.07</td><td> 0.7</td>

<td> 29.31</td><td> 3.04</td><td> 0.9</td>

<td> 29.58</td><td> 3.02</td><td> 2.4</td>

<td> 29.95</td><td> 2.98</td><td> 9.6</td>

<td> 30.44</td><td> 2.93</td><td> 3.7</td>

<td> 31.09</td><td> 2.87</td><td> 3.1</td>

<td> 31.36</td><td> 2.85</td><td> 0.8</td>

<td> 31.98</td><td> 2.80</td><td> 2.2</td>

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<td>2 Theta^(to)</td><td>D spacing (Angstroms)</td><td>Intensity</td>

<td> 32.23</td><td> 2.78</td><td> 1.7</td>

<td> 32.37</td><td> 2.76</td><td> 0.6</td>

<td> 32.64</td><td> 2.74</td><td> 1.5</td>

<td> 33.03</td><td> 2.71</td><td> 0.1</td>

<td> 33.34</td><td> 2.69</td><td> 1.0</td>

<td> 33.47</td><td> 2.68</td><td> 1.3</td>

<td> 34.08</td><td> 2.63</td><td> 0.7</td>

<td> 34.55</td><td> 2.59</td><td> 1.8</td>

<td> 34.73</td><td> 2.58</td><td> 0.4</td>

<td colspan="3">^(to) ± 0.1</td>

After calcination, the X-ray powder diffraction pattern for SSZ-74 exhibits the characteristic lines shown in Table II below.

Table II

SSZ-74 calcined

<td>2 Theta^(to)</td><td>D spacing (Angstroms)</td><td>Relative Integrated Intensity (%)</td>

<td> 7.98</td><td> 11.07</td><td>M</td>

<td> 8.70</td><td> 10.16</td><td>VS</td>

<td> 8.89</td><td> 9.93</td><td>S</td>

<td> 9.08</td><td> 9.74</td><td>S</td>

<td> 14.02</td><td> 6.31</td><td>W</td>

<td> 14.93</td><td> 5.93</td><td>M</td>

<td> 16.03</td><td> 5.52</td><td>M</td>

<td> 23.26</td><td> 3.82</td><td>VS</td>

<td> 23.95</td><td> 3.71</td><td>W</td>

<td> 24.08</td><td> 3.69</td><td>M</td>

<td>^(to) ± 0.1</td><td></td><td></td>

Table IIA below shows the powder X-ray diffraction lines for calcined SSZ-74, including the actual relative intensities.

Table IIA

SSZ-74 calcined

<td>2 Theta^(to)</td><td>D spacing (Angstroms)</td><td>Relative Integrated Intensity (%)</td>

<td> 7.98</td><td> 11.07</td><td> 34.9</td>

<td> 8.70</td><td> 10.16</td><td> 86.8</td>

<td> 8.89</td><td> 9.93</td><td> 40.2</td>

<td> 9.08</td><td> 9.74</td><td> 47.0</td>

<td> 9.66</td><td> 9.15</td><td> 1.0</td>

<td> 11.26</td><td> 7.85</td><td> 0.4</td>

<td> 11.34</td><td> 7.80</td><td> 0.5</td>

<td> 12.76</td><td> 6.93</td><td> 1.1</td>

<td> 13.26</td><td> 6.67</td><td> 4.6</td>

<td> 14.02</td><td> 6.31</td><td> 13.4</td>

<td> 14.93</td><td> 5.93</td><td> 20.9</td>

<td> 16.03</td><td> 5.52</td><td> 23.5</td>

<td> 16.39</td><td> 5.40</td><td> 4.3</td>

<td> 16.61</td><td> 5.33</td><td> 4.4</td>

<td> 17.12</td><td> 5.18</td><td> 3.0</td>

<td> 17.80</td><td> 4.98</td><td> 2.8</td>

<td> 18.19</td><td> 4.87</td><td> 7.6</td>

<td> 19.05</td><td> 4.66</td><td> 1.9</td>

<td> 19.74</td><td> 4.49</td><td> 0.4</td>

<td> 20.44</td><td> 4.34</td><td> 3.0</td>

<td> 20.75</td><td> 4.28</td><td> 3.4</td>

<td> 21.19</td><td> 4.19</td><td> 7.7</td>

<td> 21.67</td><td> 4.10</td><td> 4.1</td>

<td> 21.99</td><td> 4.04</td><td> 5.8</td>

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<td>2 Theta^(to)</td><td>D spacing (Angstroms)</td><td>Relative Integrated Intensity (%)</td>

<td> 22.68</td><td> 3.92</td><td> 3.7</td>

<td> 22.79</td><td> 3.90</td><td> 9.5</td>

<td> 23.26</td><td> 3.82</td><td> 100.0</td>

<td> 23.95</td><td> 3.71</td><td> 14.2</td>

<td colspan="3">to ± 0.1</td>

X-ray powder diffraction patterns were determined by standard techniques. The radiation was the Kalfa / copper doublet. The heights and positions of the peaks, as a function of 2Θ where θ is the Bragg angle, were read from the relative intensities of the peaks and d, the interplanar space in Angstroms corresponding to the recorded lines, can be calculated.

The variation in the scattering angle measurements (two theta), due to instrument error and differences between individual samples, is estimated to be ± 0.1 degrees.

Representative peaks of the calcined SSZ-74 X-ray diffraction pattern are shown in Table II. Calcination can result in changes in peak intensities compared to the standards of the material as it is made, as well as smaller shifts in the diffraction pattern.

The crystalline SSZ-74 can be used as synthesized, but will typically be heat treated (calcined). Generally, it is desirable to remove the alkali metal cation (if any) by ion exchange and replace it with hydrogen; ammonium or any desired metal ion.

The SSZ-74 can be molded into a wide variety of physical shapes. Generally speaking, the molecular sieve can be in the form of a powder, a granule, or a molded product, such as an extrudate that has a sufficient particle size to pass through a 2 mesh screen (Tyler) and be retained on a screen. 400 mesh (Tyler). In cases where the catalyst is molded, by extrusion with an organic binder, for example, SSZ74 can be extruded before drying, or dried or partially dried and then extruded.

SSZ-74 can form a composite with other materials resistant to the temperatures and other conditions used in organic conversion procedures. Such matrix materials include active and inactive materials and synthetic or natural zeolites, as well as inorganic materials such as clays, silica, and metal oxides. Examples of such materials and the manner in which they can be used are described in U.S. Patent No. 4,910,006, issued May 20, 1990 to Zones et al., And in United States Patent No. 5,316,753, issued May 31, 1994 to Nakagawa.

Examples

The following examples demonstrate, but do not limit the present invention.

Example 1

Synthesis of ADE from hexamethylene-1,6-bis- (N-methyl-N-pyrrolidinium) di-cation

In 50 ml of acetone, 5 ml (48 mmol) of N-methyl pyrrolidine were dissolved. 4.9 grams of 1,6 dibromohexane (20 mmol) were added and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for three days. The solids formed and were collected by filtration and washed with ether and kept in a vacuum oven. Then 3.71 grams of the dry solid were mixed in 18.7 grams of water and 9.57 grams of AG1-X8 resin for exchange to the OH form. The exchange was carried out overnight and then the solution was collected and titrated.

Example 2

Synthesis of SSZ-74 all-silica

6.4 grams of the solution from Example 1 (3 mmol) was mixed in a tared Teflon cup with 1.26 grams of tetraethyl orthosilicate and then allowed to evaporate (in a hood) for several days as hydrolysis occurred. A second reaction was set up in the same way. After evaporation to the appearance of dryness, a reaction received 0.20 grams of water and mixed. The second received 0.60 grams of water and the same treatment occurred. 0.125 grams of approximately 50% HF was carefully added to each reaction mixture and the contents were stirred with a plastic spatula and a thick gel formed. In the first case, the H2O / SO2 ratio was now approximately 3.5 and it was 7.0 in the second case. The materials were heated to 150 ° C and 43 RPM in rotated Parr reactors, placed in a Blue M convection heating oven. Reactions were cooled and opened over 6 day periods with a small amount examined by scanning electron microscopy to determine if crystals had formed. After 22 days there was crystalline material in both and the solids were collected (filtration) and washed with large amounts of water, air dried and then examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The product in both cases was SSZ-74.

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Example 3

Calcination of SSZ-74

The products of both reactions in Example 2 were calcined in stages and in air at 595 ° C to remove organic content. The materials were found to be stable and the XRD patterns showed the relationship to SSZ-74 as made.

Example 4

2,2-dimethylbutane adsorption

The calcined material from Example 3 was then tested for the absorption of the hydrocarbon 2,2-dimethylbutane. This adsorbate does not pass small pore zeolites (8 ring portals) and sometimes it is difficult to pass through intermediate pore zeolites such as ZSM-5. SSZ-74 showed a more characteristic profile of intermediate pore materials (in contrast to zeolite Y, a large pore material), showing a gradual and constant absorption of the adsorbate.

SSZ-74 was shown to adsorb approximately 0.08 cm³/ gram after 3 hours of exposure to 2,2 dimethyl butane adsorbate using a pulsed mode. This value is compared to an analysis for zeolite ZSM-5 that provides a value closer to 0.07 cm³/ gm at the same point in time under the same experimental conditions. This would indicate that the pores of SSZ-74 are at least 10 rings

Example 5

Synthesis of SSZ-74 from aluminosilicate

The synthesis parameters of Example 2 were repeated except for the following changes. (1) 0.04 grams of zeolite Y LZ-210 material was added as a potential Al contributor; (2) the initial H2O / SO2 ratio for synthesis was adjusted to 5; (3) seeds of a successful SSZ-74 product were added; and (4) the reaction was carried out at 170 ° C. After 9 days there was a crystalline material which was SSZ-74 when processed and analyzed by XRD. The solids were then calcined as in Example 3.

Example 6

Restriction index

0.12 grams of the material from Example 5, in a 20-40 mesh and granulate range, was charged into a stainless steel reactor and run in a Restriction Index test (50/50 n-hexane / 3-methylpentane) . The normal feed rate (8 ml / min) was used and the test was run at 700 ° F (371.11 ° C) after the catalyst had dried in the reactor at about 1000 ° F (537.778 ° C). . Helium flux was used. Within 10 minutes of operation, almost 30% of the feed was being converted with approximately equal amounts of each reagent. The selectivity did not change as the catalyst ruined half the conversion at 100 minutes. Active SSZ-74 pores were at least intermediate in size.

Example 7

Synthesis of SSZ-74 from aluminosilicate

Three mmol of ADE solution and 1.26 grams (6 mMol) of tetraethyl orthosilicate were combined in a Teflon cup for a Parr reactor. The contents were allowed to react and then most of the water and then the ethanol by-product were allowed to evaporate in a hood for several days. Once the H2O / SO2 ratio was approximately 5, from evaporation, 0.04 grams of LZ-210 zeolite (LZ-210 is a Y zeolite that has been treated with (NH4⁺) 2SiF6 to provide some de-alumination). A few mg of SSZ-74 seeds were added as prepared. Lastly, 0.132 grams of 50% HF was added and the reactor was closed and heated at 170 ° C, 43 RPM, for six days. A sample of the cooled reaction product showed a highly crystalline material under an electron microscope. The reaction contents were prepared and dried.

X-ray diffraction analysis showed the product to be an SSZ-74 molecular sieve.

The sample was calcined (in air at 595 ° C) and then granulated and mixed (20-40) and run in a standard restriction index test. At 700 ° F (371.11 ° C), the initial conversion was 28% with a Cl value of 1.1. Over time, the catalyst showed constant deactivation, while the Cl value did not change much.