Bimetallic complex catalyst systems, their preparations and application in the hydrogenation of unsaturated copolymers
US6084033A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2531/822
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a new bimetallic complex catalyst system having the empirical formula of M.sup.1.sub.a M.sup.2.sub.b X.sub.m (L.sub.1).sub.n, wherein M.sup.1 is Rh or Ru, M.sup.2 is Ru or a lanthanide, when M.sup.1 is Rh, M.sup.2 is Ru or a lanthanide; when M.sup.1 is Ru, M.sup.2 is a lanthanide; X is H, Cl, Br or the combinations thereof; L.sub.1 is the ligand to the metal salt; 1.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.4; 1.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.2; 3.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.6; 6.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.15. The present invention also relates to a corresponding improved process for the hydrogenation of unsaturated copolymers, particularly NBR type rubber, wherein the above mentioned new bimetallic complex catalyst system is used.
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