Abstract: A process to produce an article having a granite-like appearance is disclosed which consists essentially of (a) extruding a first mixture to form a second mixture; and (b) using the second mixture to form an article having a granite-like appearance. The first and second mixtures are in the form of particles where the first mixture consists essentially of about 99 to about 90 wt. % of a first particle composition and about 1 to about 10 wt. % of a second particle composition. The first particle composition consists essentially of a first polymer which consists essentially of a thermoplastic (co)polymer of ethylene and the second particle composition consists essentially of a colorant and a second polymer which consists essentially of a crosslinked thermoset (co)polymer of ethylene.

Abstract: A method for preparing tapered block copolymers which are particularly useful for blend components in blends with polymers of styrene. In the first embodiment of this invention the copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (4) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer. In a second embodiment of the invention tapered block copolymers are prepared in a polymerization process by sequentially charging: (1) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a randomizer; (2) an initiator and monovinylaromatic monomers; (3) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; (4) a mixture of monovinylaromatic and conjugated diene monomers; and (5) a coupling agent; to produce a polymodal tapered block copolymer.

Abstract: An (organo) (omega-alkenyl) (cyclopentacarbyl) silane compound is provided. A process that produces an (organo) (omega-alkenyl) (cyclopentacarbyl) silane compound is provided. A process to polymerize olefins, especially ethylene, with a metallocene compound that comprises an (organo) (omega-alkenyl) (cyclopentacarbyl) silane compound is provided.

Abstract: An (omega-alkenyl) (cyclopentacarbyl) metallocene compound is provided. Polymerization processes therewith are also provided.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions are provided that comprise (a) discrete silica particles; (b) chromium; and (c) a support comprising silica. These composition are useful in polymerizing ethylene or copolymerizing ethylene with a comonomer and provide better control over the molecular weight and the molecular weight distribution of a resulting polymer.

Abstract: A process to obtain the shear storage modulus G'(.omega.) and/or the shear loss modulus G"(.omega.) of a polymer is provided. This process comprises: (a) producing a viscosity data set by measuring the viscosity of said polymer at various shear rates, while said polymer is in a melted state; (b) producing a parameter data set that comprises values for .eta..sub.0, .tau..sub..eta. and .alpha. by analyzing said viscosity data set; and (c) obtaining said shear storage modulus G'(.omega.) and the shear loss modulus G"(.omega.) by using said parameter data set.

Abstract: A sorbent composition is provided comprising: (a) a zinc component; (b) a colloidal oxide component; and (c) a metal oxide component. This sorbent composition can be subjected to a steaming treatment that improves its sulfur loading capability.

Abstract: A polymer blend composition comprising (A) a monovinylarene/conjugated diene block copolymer, and (B) a styrenic polymer of styrene/methyl methacrylate is provided. A process for preparing the composition and articles prepared from the composition are also provided.

Abstract: Processes to prepare polymeric metallocene are provided. Said processes comprise reacting a polymeric ligand, an alkali metal compound, and a transition metal-containing compound to produce said polymeric metallocene. therefor.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) a monovinylarene/conjugated diene block copolymer, (B) an amorphous poly(ethylene terephthalate), and (C) a crystalline poly(ethylene terephthalate). A process for preparing the composition and articles manufactured from the composition are also provided.

Abstract: A process for preparing an alkynyl fulvene group containing compound and said compound is provided. Said process comprises reacting an alkynyl ketone compound with a cyclopentadienyl-type compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing a bridged ligand, where said bridged ligand has an alkynyl group, and said bridged ligand is provided. Said process comprises reacting an alkynyl fulvene containing compound with an alkali metal salt of a cyclopentadienyl-type compound.

Abstract: A process to produce an ethylene-bridged-metallocene-transition-metal compound that has an omega-alkenyl substitution on said ethylene bridge is provided. Said process comprises: contacting a diolefin compound with a peracid compound to form an omega-alkenyl oxirane compound; contacting said omega-alkenyl oxirane compound with an organometal compound to form an organo-omega-alkenyl-alcohol compound; contacting said organo-omega-alkenyl-alcohol compound with an organosulfur compound to form an organo-omega-alkenyl-organosulfur ester compound; contacting said organo-omega-alkenyl-organosulfur ester compound with an organometal to form an orgaomega-alkenyl-organo compound; contacting said organo-omega-alkenyl-organo compound with a transition metal compound to form a organo-omega-alkenyl-organo-transition compound. Additionally, processes to polymerize olefins using these compounds is provided.

Abstract: A sorbent composition is provided comprising: (a) a zinc component; (b) a colloidal oxide component; and (c) a metal oxide component. This sorbent composition can be subjected to a steaming treatment that improves its sulfur loading capability.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a process for preparing a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand comprising reacting an alkali metal compound and a fulvene-type compound to form a dianion, and then reacting the dianion with water. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention a process for preparing a metallocene compound is provided comprising reacting an alkali metal compound, a fulvene-type compound, and a transition metal-containing compound. In another embodiment, the metallocene compound and a cocatalyst are combined to form a catalyst system. Other aspects of the invention include the cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, metallocene compounds, and catalyst systems thus produced and polymerization processes employing the catalyst systems.

Abstract: A process to rejuvenate a spent sorbent to produce a rejuvenated sorbent is provided. This process comprises: (a) contacting a spent sorbent with a zinc composition that comprises zinc oxide, or a precursor to zinc oxide, to form a contacted composition; (b) drying said contacted composition at a temperature in the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 375.degree. C. for a time period in the range of about 1 minute to about 24 hours, to form a dried, contacted composition; and (c) calcining said dried, contacted composition at a temperature in the range of about 400.degree. C. to about 800.degree. C. for a time period in the range of about 1 minute to about 24 hours, to form said rejuvenated sorbent.

Abstract: A process to produce a sorbent composition is provided. This process comprises: (a) contacting a zinc component, an alumina component, and a dispersant component, to form a mixture; and then (b) spray drying said mixture to form particles; and then (c) contacting said particles with a zinc compound, wherein said zinc compound is zinc oxide, or it is a compound convertible to zinc oxide, to form a sorbent composition.

Abstract: A process to make a sorbent composition said process comprising: (a) contacting (i) at least one zinc component, where said zinc component consists essentially of zinc oxide, or a compound convertible to zinc oxide, (ii) at least one silica component, where said silica component consists essentially of silica, or a compound convertible to silica, (iii) at least one colloidal oxide component, where said colloidal oxide component consists essentially of particles of a metal oxide where said metal oxide is selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, titania, zirconia, tin oxide, antimony oxide, cerium oxide, yttrium oxide, copper oxide, iron oxide, manganese oxide, molybdenum oxide, tungsten oxide, chromium oxide, and mixtures thereof, (iv) at least one pore generator component, wherein the amount of pore generator is from 1 to about 15 weight percent based on the total weight of said sorbent composition, and wherein said sorbent composition consists essentially of components (a)(i) through (a)(iv) to

Abstract: A process is provided comprising: (a) contacting a hydrocarbyl lithium with an alkali metal hydrocarbyloxide in the presence of an aromatic compound; and thereafter (b) recovering an aromatic alkali metal compound; and thereafter (c) contacting said aromatic alkali metal compound with an alpha-olefin. Optionally, a catalytic support is also present during steps a, b, and c.

Abstract: A method for preparing resinous polymodal monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymers and polymers produced thereby are provided. The method comprises sequentially contacting under polymerization conditions:(a) a monovinylarene monomer and initiator;(b) initiator and a monovinylarene monomer;(c) a sequence of at least two charges selected from the group consisting of (i) initiator and a monovtnylarene monomer, (ii) a mixture of monovtnylarene monomer and conjugated diene monomor, (iii) a conjugated diene monomer, (iv) a monovinylarene monomer;(d) a coupling agent;wherein the sequence of at least two charges in step (c) can be made in any order. In a preferred embodiment, at least three Initiator charges are provided. In another preferred embodiment, at least three monovinylarene charges precede the first charge containing conjugated diene. In another preferred embodiment, at least four monovinylarene charges precede the first charge containing conjugated diene.