Process for forming a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system having a controlled morphology
US6767857B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F110/06
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pre-catalyst is formed by reacting butylethylmagnesium with an alcohol to form a magnesium alkoxide compound, followed by contacting the magnesium alkoxide compound with a phosporous compound to form a magnesium alkoxide phosphorous compound mixture. The magnesium alkoxide phosphorous compound mixture is subsequently reacted with TiCl4 to form a MgCl2 support. The MgCl2 support is then contacted with an internal donor while being heated to form a first catalyst slurry, which is then contacted with TiCl4 while being heated to form a second catalyst slurry. The second catalyst slurry is next contacted with TiCl4 while being heated to form a third catalyst slurry, which is washed and dried, resulting in a highly active pre-catalyst with controlled morphology. The pre-catalyst may be combined with one or more co-catalysts and optionally one or more external electron donors to form an active catalyst system, which may be used for polymerization of olefins.
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