Abstract: Processes for polymerizing ethylene/.alpha.-olefin interpolymer compositions are disclosed. The interpolymer compositions have a controlled composition and a controlled molecular weight distribution. The processes utilize a highly-efficient homogeneous catalyst composition in at least one reactor to produce a first interpolymer having a narrow composition distribution and a narrow molecular weight distribution, and a highly-efficient heterogeneous Ziegler catalyst in at least one other reactor. The reactors can be operated sequentially or separately, depending upon the desired product. The novel compositions have good optical properties (e.g., clarity and haze) and good physical properties (e.g., modulus, yield strength, toughness and tear). Useful products which can be formed from these compositions include film, molded articles and fiber.

Abstract: A supported catalyst composition comprising a complex of a Group 4 metal cyclopentadienyl derivative reacted with silica treated with an aluminoxane demonstrates improved reactivity, especially for incorporating long chain alpha-olefins and also shows improved resistance to catalyst poisoning. The supported catalyst composition is adapted to produce homogeneous polymers, copolymers, terpolymers, etc., for example, homogeneous polyethylene, homogeneous poly(ethylene-octene) copolymers and the like. The invention further includes the process of preparing the supported catalyst compositions and a process for preparing olefinic polymers using these catalyst compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing bridged mono- and bis(cyclopentadienyl) metal dihydrocarbyloxy coordination complexes (I) by contacting in the presence of an aprotic organic diluent a metal compound of the formula M(OR).sub.4 with a dianionic salt compound. A process for preparing bridged mono- and bis(cyclopentadienyl) dihydrocarbyl metal coordination complexes (II) by contacting a complex (I) with a hydrocarbylation agent. A process for preparing bridged mono- and bis(cyclopentadienyl) metal dihalide coordination complexes (III) by contacting a complex (I) with a halogenation agent.

Abstract: Novel catalyst compositions comprising a cationic transition metal complex of the formula(Pd(II)S.sub.4-x L.sub.x).sup.+2 (A).sup.-n ywherein:Pd(II) is palladium having a valence of +2;S is a synthesis solvent;L is a monodendate, bidendate or tridendate ligand or ligands having one or more bonding sites;x is an integer from 1 to 3 and is equal to the total number of ligand bonding sites;A is a weakly or non-coordinating anion capable or stabilizing the complex in its cationic form; andn is 1 or 2 and y is 2 or 1;provided that(i) when n is 1, y is 2 and when n is 2, y is 1; and(ii) when the anion A is tetrafluoroborate, the organometallic complex is not (tris(acetonitrile) palladium(II) triphenylphosphine), bis(acetonitrile) palladium(II) bis(triphenylphosphine)), ((acetonitrile) palladium (II) tris(triphenylphosphine)) or (bis(acetonitrile)palladium(II) 1,3-bis (diphenylphosphino)propane).

Abstract: Novel catalyst compositions comprising a cationic transition metal complex containing palladium, a mono-, di-, or tridendate ligand, and an anion are disclosed. The novel catalyst compositions can be used in a process for polymerizing carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon to produce linear alternating polymers. Processes for preparing the novel catalyst compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Titanium and zirconium complexes comprising a single, cyclic, delocalized n-bonded ligand group wherein the metal of said complexes is in the +2 formal oxidation state are prepared in high yield and purity by reaction of titanium and zirconium halides in the +3 or +4 oxidation state with an n-alkyl Grignard reagent. The complexes are used as catalyst components for .alpha.-olefin polymerization catalysts.

Abstract: A process for preparing bridged mono- and bis(cyclopentadienyl) metal dihydrocarbyloxy coordination complexes (I) by contacting in the presence of an aprotic organic diluent a metal compound of the formula M(OR).sub.4 with a dianionic salt compound. A process for preparing bridged mono- and bis(cyclopentadienyl)dihydrocarbyl metal coordination complexes (II) by contacting a complex (I) with a hydrocarbylation agent. A process for preparing bridged mono- and bis(cyclopentadienyl) metal dihalide coordination complexes (III) by contacting a complex (I) with a halogenation agent.

Abstract: A transition metal containing catalyst useful for the polymerization of .alpha.-olefins is prepared by (A) forming in an inert atmosphere which excludes oxygen and moisture a slurry of (1) a porous inorganic oxide support material selected from the group consisting of silica, alumina, or a combination of silica and alumina, said support material containing not greater than about 5 millimoles of hydroxyl groups per gram of support material and a particle size not greater than about 10 microns and a surface area of from about 50 to about 800 m.sup.2 /g in an inert organic liquid medium; (B) mixing said slurry with (2) an alkoxide and stirring the resultant mixture at a temperature of from about -20.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. for a time sufficient to saturate the surface of the support material; (C) mixing the product form (B) with (3) a titanium compound or a combination of a titanium compound and (4) a vanadium compound and stirring the resultant mixture at a temperature of from about -20.degree. C.

Abstract: An addition polymerization catalyst comprising a cationic complex of a Group 4 metal cyclopentadienyl derivative and an alumoxane shows improved resistance to catalyst poisons.

Abstract: A transition metal containing catalyst useful for the polymerization of .alpha.-olefins is prepared by (A) forming in an inert atmosphere which excludes oxygen and moisture a slurry of (1) a porous inorganic oxide support material selected from the group consisting of silica, alumina, or a combination of silica and alumina, said support material containing not greater than about 5 millimoles of hydroxyl groups per gram of support material and a particle size not greater than about 10 microns and a surface area of from about 50 to about 800 m.sup.2 /g in an inert organic liquid medium; (B) mixing said slurry with (2) an alkoxide and stirring the resultant mixture at a temperature of from about -20.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. for a time sufficient to saturate the surface of the support material: (C) mixing the product form (B) with (3) a titanium compound or a combination of a titanium compound and (4) a vanadium compound and stirring the resultant mixture at a temperature of from about -20.degree. C.

Abstract: Olefins are polymerized in the presence of a homogeneous catalyst represented by the formula LTi(NR.sub.2).sub.3 wherein L is a .sub.II -bonded ligand selected from the group consisting of indenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted indenyl, --OSiR.sub.3 substituted indenyl, R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group wherein each R attached to the same nitrogen atom is the same, but the R groups attached to different nitrogen atoms can be the same or different from those attached to the other nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: A transition metal containing catalyst useful for the polymerization of .alpha.-olefins is prepared by (A) forming in an inert atmosphere which excludes oxygen and moisture a slurry of (1) a porous inorganic oxide support material selected from the group consisting of silica, alumina, or a combination of silica and alumina, said support material containing not greater than about 5 millimoles of hydroxyl groups per gram of support material and a particle size not greater than about 10 microns and a surface area of from about 50 to about 800 m.sup.2 /g in an inert organic liquid medium; (B) mixing said slurry with (2) an alkoxide and stirring the resultant mixture at a temperature of from about -20.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. for a time sufficient to saturate the surface of the support material; (C) mixing the product form (B) with (3) a titanium compound or a combination of a titanium compound and (4) a vanadium compound and stirring the resultant mixture at a temperature of from about -20.degree. C.

Abstract: Olefins are polymerized in the presence of a homogeneous catalyst represented by the formula LTi(NR.sub.2).sub.3 wherein L is a .pi.-bonded ligand selected from the group consisting of indenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl substituted indenyl, --OSiR.sub.3 substituted indenyl, R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group wherein each R attached to the same nitrogen atom is the same, but the R groups attached to different nitrogen atoms can be the same or different from those attached to the other nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: N-substituted piperazinones are prepared by reacting an N-substituted ethylenediamine such as N,N'-dimethylethylenediamine with a 2-oxoaldehyde such as glyoxal. N-substituted piperazinones are useful as flue gas desulfurization agents.