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Ziegler-Natta catalyst system having a thermally treated magnesium chloride component

US11857935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2019
Grant dateJan 2, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F2410/04
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A heterogeneous procatalyst includes a titanium species, a magnesium chloride component, and a chlorinating agent having a structure A(Cl)x(R1)3-x, where A is aluminum or boron, R1 is a (C1-C30) hydrocarbyl, and x is 1, 2, or 3. The magnesium chloride component may be thermally treated at a temperature greater than 100 C for at least 30 minutes before or after introduction of the chlorinating agent and titanium species to the heterogeneous procatalyst. The heterogeneous procatalyst having the thermally treated magnesium chloride exhibits improved average molecular weight capability. Processes for producing the heterogeneous procatalyst and processes for producing ethylene-based polymers utilizing the heterogeneous procatalyst are also disclosed.

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