Abstract: A cationic Group 3 or Lanthanide metal complex for coordination polymerization of olefins is disclosed. The precursor metal complex is stabilized by a monoanionic bidentate ancillary ligand and two monoanionic ligands. The ancillary ligand and the transition metal form a metallocycle having at least five primary atoms, counting any &pgr;-bound cyclopentadienyl group in the metallocycle as two primary atoms. Olefin polymerization is exemplified.

Abstract: A cationic Group 3 or Lanthanide metal complex for coordination polymerization of olefins is disclosed. The precursor metal complex is stabilized by a monoanionic bidentate ancillary ligand and two monoanionic ligands. The ancillary ligand and the transition metal form a metallocycle having at least five primary atoms, counting any &pgr;-bound cyclopentadienyl group in the metallocycle as two primary atoms. Olefin polymerization is exemplified.

Abstract: A cationic Group 3 or Lanthanide metal complex for coordination polymerization of olefins is disclosed. The precursor metal complex is stabilized by a monoanionic bidentate ancillary ligand and two monoanionic ligands. The ancillary ligand and the transition metal form a metallocycle having at least five primary atoms, counting any &pgr;-bound cyclopentadienyl group in the metallocycle as two primary atoms. Olefin polymerization is exemplified.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst system including a monocyclopentadienyl titanium compound, where the monocyclopentadienyl group is bonded to a silylene-imido moiety which is further bonded to the titanium atom, and an alumoxane component which is highly productive for polymerizing ethylene and &agr;-olefins to produce a high molecular weight ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer having a high content of &agr;-olefin.

Abstract: Cycloolefin/alpha-olefin copolymers in a molar ratio from 5/95 to 95/5, optionally including long linear alpha-olefin, branched alpha-olefins and/or polyenes as additional comonomers, are prepared using a cyclopentadienyl metallocene catalyst system based on a transition metal compound from Group 4 of the Periodic Table of Elements. The copolymers have a high molecular weight, a narrow molecular weight distribution and a substantially uniform, random comonomer distribution.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst system including a monocyclopentadienyl titanium compound and an alumoxane component which is highly productive for polymerizing ethylene and .alpha.-olefins to produce a high molecular weight ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a high content of .alpha.-olefin.

Abstract: Described are certain mono(cyclopentadienyl) Group IV B metal compounds, catalyst systems comprising such mono(cyclopentadienyl) metal compounds and an activator, and to a process using such catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins, particularly ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymers having a high molecular weight and high level of .alpha.-olefin incorporation.

Abstract: This invention comprises a catalyst system and a process using such catalyst system for the production of high molecular weight polyolefins, particularly polyethylene and higher poly-.alpha.-olefin, and copolymers of ethylene and/or .alpha.-olefins with other unsaturated monomers, including diolefins, acetylenically unsaturated monomers and cyclic olefins. The catalyst system comprises three components, a monocyclopentadienyl Group IV B transition metal compound, an alumoxane, and a modifier. The catalyst system is highly active, at low ratios of aluminum to the Group IV B transition metal, hence catalyzes the production of a polyolefin product containing low levels of catalyst metal residue.

Abstract: This invention relates to polypropylene blends, particularly blends of high molecular weight amorphous polypropylene with low molecular weight isotactic polypropylene. These blends exhibit unusual elastomeric properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to polypropylene blends, particularly blends of high molecular weight amorphous polypropylene with lower molecular weight isotactic polypropylene. These blends exhibit unusual elastomeric properties.

Abstract: The invention is a catalytic process using a Group IV B transition metal component and a cocatalyst or activator component to polymerize .alpha.-olefins to produce amorphous poly-.alpha.-olefins having high molecular weight.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-Group 4 transition metal compositions useful as olefin polymerization catalysts, wherein the transition metal is in a high oxidation state. The invention further relates to design of new ligand systems and methods of preparing and using the same. Compositions useful as catalyst precursors are neutral transition metal complexes comprising the unique ligand systems of the invention. The inventive compositions may be activated to a catalytic state by ion-exchange reagents or by Lewis acids.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes using non-Group 4 transition metal compositions useful as olefin polymerization catalysts, wherein the transition metal is in a high oxidation state. The invention further relates to design of new ligand systems and methods of preparing and using the same. Compositions useful as catalyst precursors are neutral transition metal complexes comprising the unique ligand systems of the invention. The inventive compositions may be activated to a catalytic state by ion-exchange reagents or by Lewis acids.

Abstract: High molecular weight linear copolymers of ethylene and 1-50 mole percent linear .alpha.-olefins having from 10 to 100 carbon atoms are disclosed. The polymers have M.sub.w of 30,000-1,000,000, MWD of 2-4, a density of 0.85-0.95 g/cm.sup.3, and a high composition distribution breadth index. Also disclosed are a method for making the polymers with a cyclopentadienyl metallocene catalyst system, and adhesives, films, molded articles and other products made from the copolymers.

Abstract: High molecular weight copolymers of ethylene and 0.5-10 mole percent branched .alpha.-olefins are disclosed. The polymers have M.sub.w of 30,000-1,000,000, MWD of 2-4, a density of 0.85-0.95 g/cm.sup.3, and a high composition distribution breadth index. Also disclosed are a method for making the polymers with a cyclopentadienyl metallocene catalyst system, and films, fibers, molded articles and other products made from the copolymers.

Abstract: The invention is a catalytic process using a Group IV B transition metal component and an alumoxane component to polymerize propylene to produce amorphous polypropylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for polymerizing olefins at high pressures in a polymerization medium at high temperature utilizing an ionic olefin polymerization catalyst derived from the reaction of a cyclopentadienyl-containing transition metal compound having a hydrolyzable alkyl or hydride ligand with an ion exchange activator. The ionic catalyst system has been found to be highly active at temperatures of 160.degree. C. or greater, to provide a process capable of producing polymer products of desired chemical and physical properties at high production rates.

Abstract: Certain bridged and unbridged amido transition metal compounds of the Group IV-B metals are disclosed. These compounds may be used in a catalyst system comprising the amido transition metal compound and an alumoxane. Also disclosed is a process using the catalyst system for the production of high molecular weight polyolefins and, particularly, high molecular weight isotactic polypropylene.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst system including a monocyclopentadienyl titanium compound and an alumoxane component which is highly productive for polymerizing ethylene and .alpha.-olefins to produce a high molecular weight ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a high content of .alpha.-olefin.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst system including a monocyclopentadienyl titanium compound and an alumoxane component which is highly productive for polymerizing ethylene and &agr;-olefins to produce a high molecular weight ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer having a high content of &agr;-olefin.