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Catalyst for regulating the molecular weight distribution of ethylene polymers

US4999327A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1988
Grant dateMar 12, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F10/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A vanadium-based catalyst is treated with certain silicon-containing compounds as a means of narrowing and effectively regulating the molecular weight distribution of the polymers produced with the catalyst.

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