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Preparation of dehydroxylated supports

US5583085A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 1994
Grant dateDec 10, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/506
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dehydroxylated oxide (e.g. silica) particles are obtained by reacting oxide particles, having surface hydroxyl groups, with a dialkylcarbonate or diarylcarbonate. The resulting products have surface alkoxy or aryloxy groups and significantly reduced hydroxyl content. The treated oxide particles are especially suitable for use as catalyst supports, and especially as polyolefin catalyst supports.

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