Abstract:
A catalyst system comprising a half-sandwich chromium complex, an activator support and an optional cocatalyst. A compound of formula Cp′Cr(Cl)2(Ln), where Cp′ is η5-C5H4CH2CH2CH═CH2 and Ln is pyridine, THF or diethylether. A compound of formula Cp″Cr(Cl)2(Ln), where Cp″ is η5-C5H4C(Me)2CH2CH2CH═CH2 and Ln is pyridine, THF or diethylether.
Abstract:
An ethylene polymer having a density greater than about 0.930 g/ml and a level of long chain branching ranging from about 0.001 LCB/103 carbons to about 1.5 LCB/103 carbons as determined by SEC-MALS. An ethylene polymer having a level of short chain branching ranging from about 0 to about 10 mol. % and a level of long chain branching ranging from about 0.001 LCB/103 carbons to about 1.5 LCB/103 carbons as determined by SEC-MALS. An ethylene polymer having a polydispersity index ranging from about 8 to about 25 and a level of long chain branching ranging from about 0.001 LCB/103 carbons to about 1.5 LCB/103 carbons as determined by SEC-MALS.