Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a carrier used in olefin polymerization catalysts, comprising suspending anhydrous magnesium chloride in an inert hydrocarbon solvent and then under stirring, activating the magnesium chloride with a C2-C8 alcohol at a temperature of 30° C. to 200° C., with the molar ratio of said alcohol to said magnesium chloride being in the range of 0.05 to 2.5. Moreover, in order to make the resultant catalysts more active, the process according to the present invention can further include a pre-dispersing step conducted prior to the activation step, wherein the dispersing agent is alkoxides of titanium or C3-C8 alcohols and the molar ratio of said dispersing agent to said magnesium chloride is 0.01 to 2.0. The catalyst prepared from the resultant carrier is suitable for polymerizing ethylene or compolymerizing ethylene with alpha-olefin.

Abstract: Ethylene is oligomerized with certain catalysts based on iron and cobalt complexes of 2,6-pyridinecarboxaldehydebis(imine) and 2,6-diacylpyridine-bis(imine) tridentate ligands.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for polymerization of olefins comprising: (ia) a catalyst precursor corresponding to the formula: MgdTi(ORe)eXf(ED)g, wherein Re is an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 14 carbon atoms or COR′ wherein R′ is an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 14 carbons atoms; X is halide; ED is an organic Lewis base electron donor; d is 0.5 to 56; e is 0, 1, or 2; f is 2 to 116; and g is 1.5d+2 (ib) an aluminum trialkyl or aluminum alkyl halide cocatalyst compound; and (ii) a lanthanide compound represented by the following formula: CpaLnRbbLc wherein Cp is a cyclopentadienyl or substituted cyclopentadienyl ligand; Ln is a lanthanide metal; Rb is a hydride, alkyl, silyl, halide, or aryl group; L is an electron donor; a+b is the valence of the lanthanide metal; and c is a number from 1 to 8.

Abstract: This invention relates to metallocene compositions and their use in the preparation of catalyst systems for olefin polymerization, particularly propylene polymerization The metallocene compositions may be represented by the formula: wherein M1 is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum and tungsten; R1 and R2 are identical or different, and are one of a hydrogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group, a C1-C10 alkoxy group, a C6-C10 aryl group, a C6-C10 aryloxy group, a C2-C40 alkenyl group, a C7-C40 arylalkyl group, a C7-C40 alkylaryl group, a C8-C40 arylalkenyl group, an OH group or a halogen atom or a conjugated diene which is optionally substituted with one or more hydrocarbyl, tri(hydrocarbyl)silyl groups or tri(hydrocarbyl)silylhydrocarbyl groups, said diene having up to 30 atoms not counting hydrogen; R3 are identical or different and are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C10 alkyl group which may be halogena

Abstract: A catalyst composition for alpha olefin polymerization is provided. The catalyst composition is prepared by a process including treating PVC containing particles with an organomagnesium compound in an inert solvent, contacting the treated PVC containing particles with a transition metal compound from the group TiCl4, VCl4 or ZrCl4, in the absence of an electron donor, and activating the product particles with a cocatalyst. An organoaluminum compound can also be mixed with the organomagnesium compound prior to treating the PVC containing particles.

Abstract: A make-up catalyst of at least one metallic component of a bimetallic catalyst component is used in conjunction with a bimetallic catalyst to control the proportion of weight fractions in broad or bimodal molecular weight distribution olefin resin product. The bimetallic catalyst which is formed with at least one metallocene of a transition metal, produces broad or bimodal molecular weight distribution polyolefin resin whose composition depends on the ratio of the concentration of the two catalyst components producing the HMW/LMW components. The make-up catalyst consisting of a single metal component is added in proportion necessary to make-up the deficiencies in the amount of the HMW/LMW component. The type of make-up catalyst added depends on whether increase of the HMW or LMW component produced by the bimetallic catalyst is sought.

Abstract: The olefin polymerization catalyst comprises a supported transition metal, magnesium and halogen; the support comprises aluminum phosphate and at least one oxide of silica or alumina. The catalyst is formed by impregnating the support with a liquid complex formed by reacting a magnesium compound and a transition metal compound, which can contain either oxygen or halogen, and then precipitating the complex on the support with an organoaluminum compound which may be halogenated. The catalyst is used with an organometallic cocatalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to MgCl2.mROH.nH2O adducts, where R is a C1-C10 alkyl, 2≦m≦4.2, and 0≦n≦0.7, characterized by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) profile in which no peaks are present at temperatures below 90° C. or, if peaks are present below said temperature, the fusion enthalpy associated with said peaks is less than 30% of the total fusion enthalpy. Catalyst components obtained from the adducts of the present invention are capable to give catalysts for the polymerization of olefins characterized by enhanced activity and stereospecificity with respect to the catalysts prepared from the adducts of the prior art.

Abstract: A homogenous catalyst is prepared by reacting a ruthenium or molybdenum carbene catalyst of formula (I): in a non-reactive organic solvent or solvent mixture with a bicyclic olefin of formula (II): wherein X is O, NR1, C(R1)2, S, POR6, or PR6; R1 and R2 independently of each other, are H, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C2-C8)-alkenyl, (C2-C8)-alkynyl, (C6-C18)-aryl, (C7-C19)-aralkyl, (C3-C18)-heteroaryl, (C4-C19)-heteroaralkyl, (C3-C8)-cycloalkyl, (C3-C8)-cycloalkenyl, (C6-C18)-aryl-(C1-C8)-alkyl, (C3-C18)-heteroaryl-(C1-C8)-alkyl, (C3-C8) -cycloalkyl-(C1-C8)-alkyl, or (C1-C8)-alkyl-(C3-C8)-cycloalkyl, or form together an ═O group; R3 and R4, independently of each other are OR1, SR1, NR12, OR7, SR7, or NR1R7 provided that at least one residue R3 or R4 bears a group R7, R6 is R1, provided that R6 is not H; R7 is a catalytically active group, and optionally with a further olefinic compound (III).

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a catalyst for the polymerization of alpha-olefins involves contacting a porous polyolefin support with a solution containing an activator (ii) to form a suspension. The suspension is evaporated in a reactor fitted with a stirrer comprising a scraping element. The scraping element follows the walls of the reactor at a distance from 2 to 200 times the mean particle diameter of the support. The catalyst includes a compound of a transition metal (i) from Groups 4 to 6 of the Periodic Table and at least one optionally substituted cyclopentadiene ligand and an aluminoxane activator (ii). The aluminoxane activator (ii) and transition metal compound are supported on the porous polyethylene support (iii). The walls of the reactor show no traces of crusting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to components of catalysts for the polymerization of olefins comprising a metallocene compound and a magnesium halide which have particular values of porosity and surface area. Group 4 and vanadium metallocenes are useful metallocenes and the components typically include an electron donor such as an ether, ester or ketone. In particular the components of the invention have surface area (BET) greater than about 50 m2/g, porosity (BET) greater than about 0.15 cm3/g and porosity (Hg) greater than 0.3 cm3/g, with the proviso that when the surface area is less than about 150 m2g, the porosity (Hg) is less than about 1.5 cm3/g. The magnesium halide is complexed by an ether, ester, or ketone electro donor. The components of the invention are particularly suitable for the preparation of catalysts for the gas-phase polymerization of &agr;-olefins.

Abstract: This invention relates to metallocene compositions and their use in the preparation of catalyst systems for olefin polymerization, particularly propylene polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coordinating catalyst system comprising at least one bidentate or tridentate ligand containing pre-catalyst transition metal compound, (e.g., 2,6-bis (2,4,6-trimethylarylamino)pyridyl iron dichloride), at least one support-activator (e.g., spray dried silica/clay agglomerate), and optionally at least one organometallic compound (e.g., triisobutyl aluminum), in controlled amounts, and methods for preparing the same. The resulting catalyst system exhibits enhanced activity for polymerizing olefins and yields polymer having very good morphology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins having Mg, Ti, halogen and at least two internal electron donor compounds, said catalyst components characterized by the fact that at least one of the electron donor compounds is selected from ethers containing two or more ether groups which are further characterized by the formation of complexes with anhydrous magnesium dichloride in an amount less than 60 mmoles per 100 g of MgCl2 and by the failure of entering into substitution reactions with TiCl4 or by reacting in that way for less than 50% by moles, and at least another electron donor compound selected from esters of mono or polycarboxylic acids. Said catalyst components are able to produce propylene polymers which, for high values of xylene insolubility, show a broad range of isotacticity.

Abstract: A catalyst component formed by the steps of contacting a transition metal-containing metallocene of a transition metal of Group 4, 5 or 6 of the Periodic Table of the Elements with silica or an organic support. This product is contacted with an organomagnesium compound or complex followed by contact with an alcohol and a silane. Finally, the so-contacted product is contacted with a Group 4, 5 or. 6 transition metal-containing non-metallocene compound. The component is preferably combined with an aluminum-containing cocatalyst to form a catalyst system.

Abstract: This invention provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer. This invention also provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer, wherein said catalyst composition comprises a post-contacted organometal compound, a post-contacted organoaluminum compound, and a post-contacted treated solid oxide compound. The post-contacted treated solid oxide compound has been treated with a vanadium compound, calcied, then treated with a halogen-containing compound.

Abstract: Compositions comprising: A) an aluminum compound corresponding to the formula AlArf3, where Arf is a fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbyl moiety of from 6 to 30 carbon atoms; B) an aluminum compound corresponding to the formula: AlArfQ1Q2, or a dimer, adduct, or mixture thereof; where: Arf is as previously defined; Q1 is Arf or a C1-20 hydrocarbyl group, optionally substituted with one or more cyclohydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, hydrocarbylsiloxy, hydrocarbylsilylamino, hydrocarbylsilyl, silylhydrocarbyl, di(hydrocarbylsilyl)amino, hydrocarbylamino, di(hydrocarbyl)amino, di(hydrocarbyl)phosphino, or hydrocarbylsulfido groups having from 1 to 20 atoms other than hydrogen, or, further optionally, such substituents may be covalently linked with each other to form one or more fused rings or ring systems; and Q2 is an aryloxy, arylsulfide or di(hydrocarbyl)amido group, optionally substituted with one or more hydrocarbyl, cyclohydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, hydrocarbylsiloxy, hydrocarbylsilylamino, hydrocarbylsilyl,

Abstract: Disclosed is for the preparation of a catalytic composition for the polymerization of alpha-olefins. The catalyst comprises a compound of a transition metal (i) of Groups 4 to 6 of the Periodic Table, containing at least one possibly substituted cyclopentadiene ligand, and an activator (ii) chosen from aluminoxanes and ionizing agents supported on a support (iii) consisting of porous particles of polyolefin(s). Preparation includes a preliminary polymerization which includes contact with an alpha-olefin, under polymerizing conditions, in a diluent whose kinematic viscosity, measured at 20° C., is from 3 to 3000 cSt (centistokes) from 3 to 3000 mm2/s, such as mineral oil which may be derived from coal tars and petroleum fractions, to form from 0.01 to 50 g of polyolefin per g of catalyst containing compounds (i), (ii) and (iii).

Abstract: A method of polymerizing olefins with a catalyst component which comprises 1) the reaction product of a magnesium alkoxide of the formula M(OR)2, wherein M is magnesium, O is oxygen, R is a hydrocarbyl having from 1 to 20 carbons atoms, and a halogenating agent; 2) an electron donor wherein the electron donor is diethyl phthalate or di-isobutyl phthalate; 3) a titanating agent. The catalyst component is activated with an organoaluminum cocatalyst. An external donor, specifically dicyclopentyl dimethoxysilane or cyclohexylmethyldimethoxy silane, can be added as a stereoselectivity control agent. The activated catalyst is used in the polymerization of olefins, particularly propylene, to obtain a polymer product with a broad molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: This invention relates to metallocene compositions and their use in the preparation of catalyst systems for olefin polymerization, particularly propylene polymerization.