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Cyclopentadienyl group 6b metal alpha-olefin polymerization catalysts and process for polymerizing alpha-olefins

US5593931A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1995
Grant dateJan 14, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F4/6392
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a catalyst system for the homopolymerization of alpha-olefins having 2-8 carbon atoms, said catalyst system comprising a mixed-valent dimeric Group 6b metal compound catalyst precursor wherein one atom of said Group 6b metal is a cyclopentadienyl Group 6b metal hydrocarbyl complex in which the Group 6b metal has an oxidation state +3 and wherein one atom of said Group 6b metal is a cyclopentadienyl alkaryl complex in which the Group 6b metal has an oxidation state +1, said dimeric Group 6b metal compound being supported on an inorganic support. The catalyst system can contain, in addition, a Group 2 or Group 3 metal-alkyl compound.

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