Abstract: A novel loop/slurry olefin polymerization process is provided which produces ultra high molecular weight ethylene homopolymers and ultra high molecular weight ethylene copolymers. Catalyst systems used are selected from the group consisting of inorganic oxide supported titanium-containing catalyst systems, inorganic oxide supported organo-zirconium catalyst systems and inorganic oxide supported organo-hafnium catalyst systems.

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 fluorided silica-alumina.

Abstract: A copolymer of ethylene and a higher alpha-olefin having broadened melt processing windows and reduced melt fracture can be produced using a chromium-containing catalyst system and a trialkyl boron cocatalyst. The polymerization process must be carefully controlled to produce a copolymer resin that easily can be made into articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A novel loop/slurry olefin polymerization process is provided which produces ultra-high molecular weight ethylene homopolymer.

Abstract: An olefin polymerization process is provided comprising contacting an olefin monomer with chromium oxide on a titanium containing silica support having less than about 3 weight percent titanium in combination with an organoboron promoter. Polymers thus produced are useful for blow molding applications.

Abstract: This invention provides a compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer into at least one polymer.

Abstract: A novel loop/slurry olefin polymerization process is provided which produces ultra high molecular weight ethylene homopolymers and ultra high molecular weight ethylene copolymers. Catalyst systems used are selected from the group consisting of inorganic oxide supported titanium-containing catalyst systems, inorganic oxide supported organo-zirconium catalyst systems and inorganic oxide supported organo-hafnium catalyst systems.

Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing ethylene with at least one olefin to produce a polymer, and said polymer are provided.

Abstract: A process of using a catalyst composition to polymerize at least one monomer to produce a polymer. The process comprising contacting the catalyst composition, at least one monomer in a polymerization zone under polymerization conditions to produce the polymer. The catalyst composition is produced by a process comprising contacting at least one organometal compound, at least one treated solid oxide compound, and at least one organoaluminum compound.

Abstract: This invention provides a compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer into at least one polymer.

Abstract: A novel loop/slurry olefin polymerization process is provided which produces ultra-high molecular weight ethylene homopolymer.

Abstract: Polymerization processes for ethylene and at least one mono-1-olefin comonomer having from about three to eight carbon atoms per molecule in the presence of a twice-aged catalyst system comprising chromium supported on a silica-titania support and a trialkylboron compound is provided. Novel ethylene copolymers also are produced.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing ethylene feedstock to produce branched polymer of ethylene suitable for blow molding applications and having improved environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR). For example, a catalyst comprising chromium on silica is (1) calcined in air and (2) reduced in carbon monoxide and then used with hydrogen to polymerize ethylene feedstock.

Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing ethylene, or polymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin, to produce a polymer is provided.

Abstract: A process to produce ethylene polymers is provided.

Abstract: Polymerization processes for ethylene and at least one mono-1-olefin comonomer having from about three to eight carbon atoms per molecule in the presence of a twice-aged catalyst system comprising chromium supported on a silica-titania support and a trialkylboron compound is provided. Novel ethylene copolymers also are produced.

Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing ethylene, or polymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin, to produce a polymer is provided.

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 to produce a polymer is provided. The process comprises polymerizing monomers wherein the monomers comprise ethylene, 1-butene, and 1-hexene. The total amount of 1-butene and 1-hexene in the polymer is less than 10 mole percent of the polymer, and the mole ratio of 1-butene to 1-hexene is in a range of 4:1 to 9:1. The polymerizing is conducted in a loop reactor under slurry polymerization conditions with a diluent that comprises isobutane, where the isobutane is a majority of the diluent by weight. A catalyst that comprises titanium, magnesium, and halide and a cocatalyst that comprises organoaluminum are utilized. The polymerizing is conducted at a temperature from 73° C. to 85° C. The polymer produced has a heterogeneity index (Mw/Mn) from about 3 to about 7, a density from about 0.915 to about 0.925 grams per cubic centimeter, a melt index from about 0.25 to about 3.5 grams per ten minutes, and a shear ratio from about 24 to about 30.

Abstract: Polymerization processes for ethylene and at least one mono-1-olefin comonomer having from about three to eight carbon atoms per molecule in the presence of a catalyst system comprising chromium supported on a silica-titania support and a trialkylboron compound is provided. Novel ethylene copolymers also are produced.