| abstract |
A method of preparing a crystalline molecular sieve is provided, which method comprisesn (a) providing a reaction mixture comprising at least one source of ions of tetravalent element Y, at least one source of alkali metal hydroxide, water, optionally at least one seed crystal, and optionally at least one source of ions of trivalent element X, said reaction mixture having the following mole composition: nn Y:X 2 =10 to infinity n OH − :Y=0.001 to 2 n M + :Y=0.001 to 2 n wherein M is an alkali metal and the amount of water is at least sufficient to permit extrusion of said reaction mixture;n (b) extruding said reaction mixture to form a pre-formed extrudate; and (c) crystallizing said pre-formed extrudate under vapor phase conditions in a reactor to form said crystalline molecular sieve whereby excess alkali metal hydroxide is removed from the pre-formed extrudate during crystallization. The crystalline molecular sieve product is useful as catalyst in hydrocarbon conversion processes. |