Abstract: A new improved catalyst system for polymeric polymerizations, includes at least one metal alkyl compound having the formula R.sub.n MR'.sub.3-n in combination with a Group IVB-VIII transition metal compound on a support and at least one Lewis base wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 secondary or tertiary alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl groups, or ##STR1## wherein R" is a methyl or ethyl group and R"' is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl group; R' is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 primary alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl groups, or a hydride, M is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, or indium; and n = 1-3. The improved catalyst system provides polymers having increased isotactic stereoregularity as well as lower catalyst residue.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of chelated sodium hydridoaluminates or hydridoborates in hydride reductions of inorganic substrates. Novel or improved reductions are obtained at increased rates or selectivities in hydrocarbon media to recover metals.

Abstract: A new improved catalyst system for alpha-olefin type polymerizations, includes at least one metal alkyl compound having the formula R.sub.n MR'.sub.3-n in combination with a Group IVB-VIII transition metal compound on a support and at least one Lewis base wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 to C.sub.20 secondary or tertiary alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl groups; R' is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 primary alkyl, alkenyl or aralkyl groups, or a hydride, M is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, or indium; and n = 1-3. The improved catalyst system provides polymers having increased isotactic stereo-regularity as well as lower catalyst residue.

Abstract: Graft polymers are prepared by contacting an anionically polymerizable monomer such as butadiene with a polymer-Li.tertiary chelating polyamine complex such as polystyrene-Li.tetramethyl ethanediamine.

Abstract: Graft polymers are prepared by contacting an anionically polymerizable monomer such as butadiene with a polymer-Liotertiary chelating polyamine complex such as polystyrene-Liotetramethyl ethanediamine.

Abstract: Novel graft copolymers of isobutylene-conjugated diene copolymeric backbones are prepared employing polymer lithiation wherein the polymeric lithiated complex is treated with an ether compound prior to a graft copolymerization reaction with styrene monomer whereby improved grafting efficiencies are obtained.

Abstract: A new improved Ziegler type catalyst system for alpha-olefin type polymerization includes a mixture of at least one Group IVB to VIII transition metal halide, an alkyl metal dihalide, and an N or O containing alkyl metal compound which is an amide or an alkoxide. The improved catalyst system provides polymers having improved isotacticity at increased rates.

Abstract: A new improved Ziegler type catalyst system for alpha-olefin type polymerization includes R'.sub.3 Y or R'.sub.2 YX and mixtures thereof, at least one Group IVB-VIII transition metal halide and an alkyl metal compound selected from R'.sub.2 YNR.sub.2 and R'XYNR.sub.2, wherein Y is Al, Ga or In. The improved catalyst system provides increased polymerization activity without significantly affecting the crystallinity of the polymer.

Abstract: Chelated lithium aluminum compounds are prepared by mixing a lithium aluminum compound such as a lithium aluminum hydride with a chelating agent wherein the agent contains at least one nitrogen atom. The chelating agent is a tertiary polyamine or aminoether. The resultant chelate is used for a variety of processes such as separations, catalytic reactions, substitution reactions, reductions, electrochemical reactions, and also as an oil and fuel additive.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of chelated lithium hydridoaluminates or hydridoborates in hydride reductions of organic and inorganic substrates. Novel or improved reductions are obtained at increased rates or selectivities in hydrocarbon media.

Abstract: Graft polymers are prepared by contacting an anionically polymerizable monomer such as butadiene with a polymer-Liotertiary chelating polyamine complex such as polystyrene-Liotetramethyl ethanediamine.

Abstract: The low temperature filterability of a petroleum middle distillate fuel, such as a heating oil or a diesel fuel is improved by adding to the fuel a synergistic combination of an N-aliphatic hydrocarbyl succinamic acid or derivative thereof with a dimer of an alpha olefin, with a polymer of such dimer, or with an alkylated aromatic compound such as an alkylated diphenyl or an alkylated diphenyl ether. The olefin dimers are of alpha olefins of from 16 to 40 carbon atoms. The alkyl groups on the alkylated aromatics are derived from C.sub.16 -C.sub.50 olefins or from dimers of C.sub.16 -C.sub.40 alpha-olefins. This invention is particularly advantageous in improviing the flow of a diesel fuel through a fine filter at low temperatures.

Abstract: Materials consisting essentially of hydrocarbons with at least two straight chain alkyl groups are useful as wax crystal modifiers in petroleum oils, particularly middle distillate fuel oils such as heating oils and diesel fuels. These materials can be prepared by dimerizing .alpha.-olefins, which dimers can be used per se, or can be further derivatized, e.g. polymerized, alkylated on to an aromatic molecule, etc.

Abstract: Chelated lithium aluminum compounds are prepared by mixing a lithium aluminum compound such as a lithium aluminum hydride with a chelating agent wherein the agent contains at least one nitrogen atom. The chelating agent is a tertiary polyamine or aminoether. The resultant chelate is used for a variety of processes such as separations, catalytic reactions, substitution reactions, reductions, electrochemical reactions, and also as an oil and fuel additive.