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Neutral nickel complexes for olefin polymerization

US6174976A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1998
Grant dateJan 16, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F110/02
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are novel olefin polymerization catalysts based on neutral nickel complexes of bidentate ligands containing a nitrogen atom and an oxygen atom and a process for the preparation of polyolefins using such catalysts. Preferred ligands possess imine and carboxylate groups.

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