ISSN:
0887-624X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
A new class of ethylene polymerization catalysts, namely the bis-(2,4-dimethyl pentadienyl) derivatives of titanium, vanadium, and chromium, have been synthesized and tested. When supported on a variety of inorganic carriers, these compounds yielded 0.2-1.0 million g polymer/g metal/h under typical slurry conditions. Sensitivity to H2 as a molecular weight regulator varied among the three metals, but in the absence of H2 all produced ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene. The molecular weight distribution varied from moderately narrow to very broad (bimodal) depending on the metal and the carrier. Catalyst synthesis and polymer properties are discussed.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pola.1989.080270817
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