Abstract: A catalyst system comprising a bridged fluorenyl-containing metallocene, an unbridged metallocene, and a suitable cocatalyst and the use of such catalyst systems to produce olefin polymers. Also novel olefin polymers produced by those processes.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for preparing a highly active solid metallocene-containing catalyst system and its use in the polymerization of olefins. The catalyst system is prepared by creating a catalyst system solution by combining an aluminoxane with a metallocene having a substituent which has olefinic unsaturation in a suitable liquid to form a liquid catalyst system, conducting prepolymerization of an olefin in the liquid catalyst system, and separating the resulting solid metallocene-containing catalyst system from the reaction mixture. Also polymerization of olefins using the inventive solid catalyst system is disclosed.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising a transition metal-containing polymerization catalyst and a solid organoaluminoxy product produced by contacting a solution of an organoaluminoxane with an organic borane compound which is free of acidic hydrogen. The use of the catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins is also included.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a supported cyclopentadiene-type compound comprising contacting a cyclopentadiene-type compound containing an active halogen with an inorganic support having surface hydroxyl group. Also there is provided a method of preparing a supported metallocene comprising reacting the supported cyclopentadiene-type compound with a transition metal compound under suitable conditions. There is also provided a process for producing bridged cyclopentadiene-type ligands having a bridge having branch that has a terminal vinyl group. Also metallocenes of these ligands are provided. Still further there is provided a process for producing bridged cyclopentadiene-type ligands having a bridge having a branch that has a terminal active halogen. The resulting new ligands and supported metallocenes produced therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: Fluorenyl-containing silyl bridged metallocenes, the process of using such metallocenes to polymerize olefins, and the resulting unusual syndiotactic polypropylene are disclosed.

Abstract: Benzofluorenyl-containing metallocenes are disclosed along with methods for making the metallocenes. Also disclosed are methods for using the metallocenes as polymerization catalysts. In addition, polymers resulting from such polymerizations are disclosed.

Abstract: Fluorenyl-containing metallocenes are disclosed along with methods for making the metallocenes. Also disclosed are methods for using the metallocenes as polymerization catalysts. In addition, polymers resulting from such polymerizations are disclosed.

Abstract: Organic aluminoxy compounds are prepared by reacting an organo boronic acid with a trihydrocarbyl aluminum compound. The resulting products are suitable as components for catalyst systems for the polymerization of olefins.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a new solid aluminoxy composition prepared by reacting aluminoxane with a boroxine. Still further there is provided olefin polymerization catalyst systems incorporating the inventive solid aluminoxy composition. Still further, there is provided processes of polymerization using the inventive solid aluminoxy composition.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for preparing compounds of the formula Z--R--Z where each Z can be selected from cyclopentadienyl type radicals such as substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl, indenyl, fluorenyl or tetrahydroindenyl or where one Z is Cl, Br, or I by reacting specific Z precursors with a dihaloalkylene compound. Also new cyclopentadienyl-type compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Fluorenyl-containing silyl bridged metallocenes, the process of using such metallocenes to polymerize olefins, and the resulting unusual syndiotactic polypropylene are disclosed.

Abstract: New fluorenyl silane compounds and method for their production are disclosed. The fluorenyl compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a substituted or unsubstituted fluorenyl radical and Z' is a substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl-type radical or a halogen.

Abstract: Pillared clay based high activity olefin polymerization catalysts, methods of producing the catalysts and methods of using the catalysts in the polymerization of olefins are provided. The methods of producing the catalysts each basically comprise contacting a pillared clay with the soluble complex produced by heating a mixture of a metal dihalide with a transition metal compound to produce a solid, and then reacting the solid with an organoaluminum halide. The process produces catalyst components shaped like dipyramidal or generally "football"-shaped crystals.

Abstract: A method for countering the adverse effect of contaminating metals on a crystalline aluminosilicate catalyst comprising contacting the catalyst with a reducing gas under suitable conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst contains antimony.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a new solid aluminoxy composition prepared by reacting an organoaluminoxane with a compound having borane functionality. Still further, there is provided olefin polymerization catalyst systems incorporating the inventive solid aluminoxy composition. Still further, there is provided processes for the polymerization of olefins using the inventive solid aluminoxy composition.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a process is provided for treating virgin arylene sulfide resins, wherein a heated polymer slurry, comprising a virgin arylene sulfide resin and water, is contacted by a buffer solution having a pH less than about 9.35 but greater than that necessary to result in at least a partial curing of the virgin arylene sulfide resin. In a further embodiment, a process is provided for treating a virgin arylene sulfide resin, wherein a virgin arylene sulfide resin is slurried in a buffer solution having a pH less than about 9.35 but greater than that necessary to result in at least a partial curing of the virgin arylene sulfide resin. The treating process of this invention is conducted at an elevated temperature, below the melting point of the virgin arylene sulfide resin, while in the substantial absence of a gaseous oxidizing atmosphere. The treated arylene sulfide resins are recovered from the polymer slurry in a manner which does not result in at least a partial curing of the treated resin.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing an olefin polymerization catalyst of improved particle size from a solution of magnesium containing component and a transition metal containing component which is reacted with an organoaluminum halide compound. The improved particle size is provided by employing the organoaluminum halide compound in conjunction with a silicon compound, such as for example an alkyl silicate or a polysiloxane.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the particle form polymerization of olefins. The process employs a titanium-containing having hydrocarbon soluble titanium components. The resulting catalyst is pretreated with an organometallic reducing agent prior to the introduction of the catalyst into the polymerization zone to give a catalyst which can be used satisfactorily in a loop reactor with lower levels of cocatalyst.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing olefins is disclosed which makes use of a catalyst comprising a cyclopentadienyl yttrium halide alkali metal electron donor complex in combination with a cocatalyst comprising an alkali or alkaline earth metal alkyl. Preferred embodiments include the use of hydrogen during the polymerization.

Abstract: The compound (Cp*.sub.2 YCl).sub.2 wherein Cp* is pentamethylcyclopentadienyl and its preparation and use for the polymerization of olefins is disclosed.