Abstract:
The described invention provides a low fouling, high particle density polymerization process and an olefin polymerization cocatalyst activator composition comprising a cross-linked polymer bead having a surface area of from about 1 to 20 m2/g to which are bound a plurality of non-coordinating anions, where the polymeric support comprises ligands covalently bound to the central metal or metalloid atoms of said anions, and an effective number of cationic species to achieve a balanced charge. The invention also provides an olefin polymerization catalyst compositions comprising the reaction product of a) the foregoing cocatalyst activator, and b) an organometallic transition metal compound having ancillary ligands, at least one labile ligand capable of abstraction by protonation and at least one labile ligand into which an olefinic monomer can insert for polymerization. In a preferred embodiment, the polymeric support has a surface area of ≦10 m2/g and is particularly suitable for use with high activity organometallic, transition metal catalyst compounds.
Abstract:
A catalyst composition for the polymerization of one or more 1-olefins (e.g., ethylene) comprises a transition metal catalyst precursor and a cocatalyst, the transition metal catalyst precursor comprising a contact product of an unsubstituted metallocene compound and an aluminum alkyl compound in a hydrocarbon solvent solution. In another embodiment, the transition metal catalyst precursor is bimetallic and contains a non-metallocene transition metal catalyst component. When a bimetallic catalyst precursor is used, the resin product exhibits improved properties, and has a bimodal molecular weight distribution, long chain branching (LCB), and good bubble stability.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to MgCl2.mROH.nH2O adducts, where R is a C1-C10 alkyl, 2≦m≦4.2, and 0≦n≦0.7, characterized by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) profile in which no peaks are present at temperatures below 90° C. or, if peaks are present below said temperature, the fusion enthalpy associated with said peaks is less than 30% of the total fusion enthalpy. Catalyst components obtained from the adducts of the present invention are capable to give catalysts for the polymerization of olefins characterized by enhanced activity and stereospecificity with respect to the catalysts prepared from the adducts of the prior art.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及MgCl 2·mROH·nH 2 O加合物,其中R是C 1 -C 10烷基,2 <= m <= 4.2,0 <= n <0.7,其特征在于差示扫描量热法(DSC) 在低于90℃的温度下不存在峰,或者如果在所述温度以下存在峰,则与所述峰相关联的熔融焓小于总熔融焓的30%。 从本发明的加合物获得的催化剂组分能够产生用于烯烃聚合的催化剂,其特征在于相对于由现有技术的加合物制备的催化剂具有增强的活性和立体定向性。
Abstract:
A homogenous catalyst is prepared by reacting a ruthenium or molybdenum carbene catalyst of formula (I): in a non-reactive organic solvent or solvent mixture with a bicyclic olefin of formula (II): wherein X is O, NR1, C(R1)2, S, POR6, or PR6; R1 and R2 independently of each other, are H, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C2-C8)-alkenyl, (C2-C8)-alkynyl, (C6-C18)-aryl, (C7-C19)-aralkyl, (C3-C18)-heteroaryl, (C4-C19)-heteroaralkyl, (C3-C8)-cycloalkyl, (C3-C8)-cycloalkenyl, (C6-C18)-aryl-(C1-C8)-alkyl, (C3-C18)-heteroaryl-(C1-C8)-alkyl, (C3-C8) -cycloalkyl-(C1-C8)-alkyl, or (C1-C8)-alkyl-(C3-C8)-cycloalkyl, or form together an ═O group; R3 and R4, independently of each other are OR1, SR1, NR12, OR7, SR7, or NR1R7 provided that at least one residue R3 or R4 bears a group R7, R6 is R1, provided that R6 is not H; R7 is a catalytically active group, and optionally with a further olefinic compound (III).
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a coordinating catalyst system comprising at least one bidentate or tridentate ligand containing pre-catalyst transition metal compound, (e.g., 2,6-bis (2,4,6-trimethylarylamino)pyridyl iron dichloride), at least one support-activator (e.g., spray dried silica/clay agglomerate), and optionally at least one organometallic compound (e.g., triisobutyl aluminum), in controlled amounts, and methods for preparing the same. The resulting catalyst system exhibits enhanced activity for polymerizing olefins and yields polymer having very good morphology.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins having Mg, Ti, halogen and at least two internal electron donor compounds, said catalyst components characterized by the fact that at least one of the electron donor compounds is selected from ethers containing two or more ether groups which are further characterized by the formation of complexes with anhydrous magnesium dichloride in an amount less than 60 mmoles per 100 g of MgCl2 and by the failure of entering into substitution reactions with TiCl4 or by reacting in that way for less than 50% by moles, and at least another electron donor compound selected from esters of mono or polycarboxylic acids. Said catalyst components are able to produce propylene polymers which, for high values of xylene insolubility, show a broad range of isotacticity.
Abstract:
A method for controlling fouling in a prepolymerization reactor is disclosed and comprises combining a supported metallocene catalyst system, an alpha olefin monomer feed, and added hydrogen under suitable prepolymerization reaction conditions. This method is also useful for the control of agglomeration during a prepolymerization reaction.
Abstract:
This invention relates to metallocene compositions and their use in the preparation of catalyst systems for olefin polymerization, particularly propylene polymerization. The metallocene compositions may be represented by the formula: wherein M1 is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum and tungsten; R1 and R2 are identical or different, and are one of a hydrogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group, a C1-C10 alkoxy group, a C6-C10 aryl group, a C6-C10 aryloxy group, a C2-C40 alkenyl group, a C7-C40 arylalkyl group, a C7-C40 alkylaryl group, a C8-C40 arylalkenyl group, an OH group or a halogen atom, or a conjugated diene which is optionally substituted with one or more hydrocarbyl, tri(hydrocarbyl)silyl groups or hydrocarbyl, tri(hydrocarbyl)silylhydrocarbyl groups, said diene having up to 30 atoms not counting hydrogen; R3 are identical or different and are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group which may be halogenated, a C6-C10 aryl group which may be halogenated, a C2-C10 alkenyl group, a C7-C40 -arylalkyl group, a C7-C40 alkylaryl group, a C8-C40 arylalkenyl group, a —NR′2, —SR′, —OR′, —OSiR′3 or —PR′2 radical, wherein R is one of a halogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group, or a C6-C10 aryl group; R4 to R7 are identical or different and are hydrogen, as defined for R3 or two or more adjacent radicals R5 to R7 together with the atoms connecting them form one or more rings; R13 is —B(R14)—, —Al(R14)—, —Ge—, —Sn—, —O—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —N(R14)—, —CO—, —P(R14)—, or —P(O)(R14)—, or an amidoborane radical; wherein: R14, R15 and R16 are identical or different and are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C20 alkyl group, a C1-C20 fluoroalkyl or silaalkyl group, a C6-C30 aryl group, a C6-C30 fluoroaryl group, a C1-C20 alkoxy group, a C2-C20 alkenyl group, a C7-C40 arylalkyl group, a C8-C40 arylalkenyl group, a C7-C40 alkylaryl group, or R14 and R15, together with the atoms binding them, form a cyclic ring; or, R13 is represented by the formula: wherein R17 to R24 are as defined for R1 and R2, or two or more adjacent radicals R17 to R24, including R20 and R21, together with the atoms connecting them form one or more rings; M2 is one or more carbons, silicon, germanium or tin; R8, R10 and R12 are identical or different and have the meanings stated for R4 to R7; R9 and R11 are identical or different and are a Group 14 radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms or are each primary, secondary or tertiary butyl groups, aryl groups, isopropyl groups, fluoroalkyl groups, trialkyl silyl groups, or other groups of similar size.
Abstract:
This invention relates to metallocene compositions and their use in the preparation of catalyst systems for olefin polymerization, particularly propylene polymerization. The metallocene compositions may be represented by the formula: wherein M1 is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum and tungsten; R1 and R2 are identical or different, and are one of a hydrogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group, a C1-C10 alkoxy group, a C6-C10 aryl group, a C6-C10 aryloxy group, a C2-C40 alkenyl group, a C7-C40 arylalkyl group, a C7-C40 alkylaryl group, a C8-C40 arylalkenyl group, an OH group or a halogen atom, or a conjugated diene which is optionally substituted with one or more hydrocarbyl, tri(hydrocarbyl)silyl groups or tri(hydrocarbyl)silylhydrocarbyl groups, said diene having up to 30 atoms not counting hydrogen; R3 are identical or different and are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group which may be halogenated, a C6-C10 aryl group which may be halogenated, a C2-C10 alkenyl group, a C7-C40-arylalkyl group, a C7-C40 alkylaryl group, a C8-C40 arylalkenyl group, a —NR′2, —SR′, —OR′, —OSiR′3 or —PR′2 radical, wherein R′ is one of a halogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group, or a C6-C10 aryl group; R4 to R7 are identical or different and are hydrogen, as defined for R3 or two or more adjacent radicals R5 to R7 together with the atoms connecting them form one or more rings; R13 is —B(R14)—, —Al(R14—), —Ge—, —Sn—, —O—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —N(R14)—, —CO—, —P(R14)—, or —P(O)(R14)—, or an amidoborane radical; wherein: R14, R15 and R16 are identical or different and are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C20 alkyl group, a C1-C20 fluoroalkyl or silaalkyl group, a C6-C30 aryl group, a C6-C30 fluoroaryl group, a C1-C20 alkoxy group, a C2-C20 alkenyl group, a C7-C40 arylalkyl group, a C8-C40 arylalkenyl group, a C7-C40 alkylaryl group, or R14 and R15, together with the atoms binding them, form a cyclic ring; or, R13 is represented by the formula: wherein R17 to R24 are as defined for R1 and R2, or two or more adjacent radicals R17 to R24, including R20 and R21, together with the atoms connecting them form one or more rings; M2 is one or more carbons, silicon, germanium or tin; R8, R10 and R12 are identical or different and have the meanings stated for R4 to R7; R9 and R11 are identical or different and are a Group 14 radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms or are each primary, secondary or tertiary butyl groups, aryl groups, isopropyl groups, fluoroalkyl groups, trialkyl silyl groups, or other groups of similar size.
Abstract:
A catalyst and process of polymerizing olefins using it are described, the catalyst comprising a cocatalyst and a metal complex preferably of the formulas 4-9, wherein M is a group 4 metal, Z is a boron atom, and T is one of