Abstract: If a catalyst consisting of an aluminoxane and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## in particular R.sup.5 R.sup.6 C (Ind).sub.2 or R.sup.5 R.sup.6 C (Ind).sub.2 Zr(CH.sub.3).sub.2, is employed for the polymerization of olefins of the formulaR.sup.9 CH.dbd.CHR.sup.10(R.sup.9, R.sup.10 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.28 alkyl), the isotacticity of the polymer wax and hence the hardness and melting point can be varied simply by changing the polymerization temperature, without the molecular weight of the polymer being noticeably changed at the same time.

Abstract: A very effective catalyst system for the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins comprises a cocatalyst, preferably an aluminoxane or a supported aluminoxane, and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## in which, in the preferred form, M.sup.1 in Zr or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are halogen or alkyl, R.sup.3 is alkyl, R.sup.4 to R.sup.12 are alkyl or hydrogen and R.sup.13 is a (substituted) alkylene or heteroatom bridge. The metallocenes, in particular the zirconocenes, produce polymers of very high molecular weight, in the case of prochiral monomers polymers of very high molecular weight, very high stereotacticity and very high melting point, at high catalyst activities in the industrially particularly interesting temperature range between 50 and 80.degree. C. In addition, reactor deposits are avoided by means of supported catalyst systems.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst system and method of polymerizing olefins, wherein the catalyst comprises a bridged metallocene of the following structure: ##STR1## wherein M.sup.1 is a transition metal of groups 4-6, R.sup.1 -R.sup.9 is hydrogen or other groups with the proviso that substituents R.sup.3 and R.sup.6 are not hydrogen, and wherein the metallocene is present in the meso form or in a mixture including both the meso and racemic forms.

Abstract: In the case of Ziegler catalysts based on a metallocene as the transition metal component and an aluminoxane as the activator, preactivation of the metallocene with the aluminoxane results in a considerable increase in the activity of the catalyst system. Furthermore, 1-olefin polymers of a high degree of isotacticity and having compact, spherical particles, a very narrow particle size distribution and a high bulk density are obtained by means of a catalyst system of this type.

Abstract: A highly effective catalyst system for the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins comprises at least one metallocene as transition-metal compound and at least one aluminum compound of the formula II ##STR1## and/or of the formula (III) ##STR2## where, in the formulae (II) and (III), the radicals R.sup.14 may be identical or different and are an alkyl group, an aryl group, benzyl or hydrogen, and p is an integer from 2 to 50, and at least one aluminum compound of the formula IV ##STR3## where R.sup.15, R.sup.16 and R.sup.17 are identical or different and are a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkylsilyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, an aryloxy group, an alkenyl group, an arylalkyl group, an alkylaryl group, an arylalkenyl group, a halogen atom or a radical of the formula --OSiR.sup.15 R.sup.16 R.sup.17 where R.sup.15, R.sup.16 and R.sup.17 are as defined in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multinuclear metallocene compound of the formula I, ##STR1## where M.sup.1 is a tetravalent metal, L.sup.1 are, independently of one another, identical or different and are each a substituted cyclopentadienyl group, L.sup.2 and L.sup.3 are, independently of one another, identical or different and are each a .pi. ligand, B are, independently of one another, identical or different and are each a divalent bridging unit, X are, independently of one another, identical or different and are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -fluorocarbon radical or a hydrocarbon-containing radical having 1-40 carbon atoms, and k is an integer from 0 to 10. The metallocene compound of the present invention is suitable as a catalyst component for preparing olefin polymers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polyolefin wax If a catalyst consisting of an aluminoxane and a metal-locene of the formula I ##STR1## in particular R.sup.5 R.sup.6 C (Ind).sub.2 or R.sup.5 R.sup.6 C (Ind).sub.2 Zr(CH.sub.3).sub.2, is employed for the polymerization of olefins of the formulaR.sup.9 CH.dbd.CHR.sup.10(R.sup.9, R.sup.10 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.28 alkyl), the isotacticity of the polymer wax and hence the hardness and melting point can be varied simply by changing the polymerization temperature, without the molecular weight of the polymer being noticeably changed at the same time.

Abstract: Catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, process for its preparation, and its use.The present invention relates to a supported catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, which can be prepared by reacting the reaction product formed from an aluminoxane and at least one metallocene with a microporous, polymeric support.

Abstract: A composite film is described which has at least one base layer which predominantly comprises polypropylene, and at least one top layer. The top layer is sealable and comprises a homopolymer of an olefin. A process for producing the composite film, the top layer olefin homopolymer and packaging material made from the film also are described.

Abstract: Catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, process for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof.The present invention relates to a heterogeneous catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, comprising the product of the reaction of an aluminoxane which is insoluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, with at least one metallocene.

Abstract: A highly effective catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins comprises a cocatalyst, preferably an aluminoxane, and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## in which, preferably M.sup.1 is Zr or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl or halogen, R.sup.5 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are alkyl, where R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be halogenated, --(CR.sup.7 R.sup.8).sub.m --R.sup.6 --(CR.sup.7 R.sup.8).sub.n -- is a single- or multi-membered chain in which R.sup.6 may also be a (substituted) heteroatom, and m+n is zero or 1.

Abstract: Metallocenes containing aryl-substituted indenyl derivatives as ligands, process for their preparation, and their use as catalysts.A very effective catalyst system for the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins comprises a cocatalyst, preferably an aluminoxane or a supported aluminoxane, and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## in which, in the preferred form, M.sup.1 is Zr or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are halogen or alkyl, R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.4 to R.sup.12 are alkyl or hydrogen and R.sup.13 is a (substituted) alkylene or heteroatom bridge.The metallocenes, in particular the zirconocenes, produce polymers of very high molecular weight, in the case of prochiral monomers polymers of very high molecular weight, very high stereotacticity and very high melting point, at high catalyst activities in the industrially particularly interesting temperature range between 50 and 80.degree. C. In addition, reactor deposits are avoided by means of supported catalyst systems.

Abstract: Metallocenes containing aryl-substituted indenyl derivatives as ligands, process for their preparation, and their use as catalysts.A very effective catalyst system for the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins comprises a cocatalyst, preferably an aluminoxane or a supported aluminoxane, and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## in which, in the preferred form, M.sup.1 is Zr or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are halogen or alkyl, R.sup.3 is alkyl, R.sup.4 to R.sup.12 are alkyl or hydrogen and R.sup.13 is a (substituted) alkylene or heteroatom bridge.The metallocenes, in particular the zirconocenes, produce polymers of very high molecular weight, in the case of prochiral monomers polymers of very high molecular weight, very high stereotacticity and very high melting point, at high catalyst activities in the industrially particularly interesting temperature range between 50.degree. and 80.degree. C. In addition, reactor deposits are avoided by means of supported catalyst systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polynuclear metallocene compound of the formula I ##STR1## a process for their preparation and their use as a catalyst for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: Metallocenes containing aryl-substituted indenyl derivatives as ligands, process for their preparation, and their use as catalysts.A very effective catalyst system for the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins comprises a cocatalyst, preferably an aluminoxane or a supported aluminoxane, and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## in which, in the preferred form, M.sup.1 is Zr or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are halogen or alkyl, R.sup.3 is alkyl, R.sup.4 to R.sup.12 are alkyl or hydrogen and R.sup.13 is a (substituted) alkylene or heteroatom bridge.The metallocenes, in particular the zirconocenes, produce polymers of very high molecular weight, in the case of prochiral monomers polymers of very high molecular weight, very high stereotacticity and very high melting point, at high catalyst activities in the industrially particularly interesting temperature range between 50.degree. and 80.degree. C. In addition, reactor deposits are avoided by means of supported catalyst systems.

Abstract: A highly effective catalyst system for the polymerization of olefins comprises a cocatalyst, preferably an aluminoxane, and a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## where M.sup.1 =Zr or Hf, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 =(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkyl or chlorine, R.sup.3, with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R.sup.3 is not hydrogen, =hydrogen, F, Cl, --OR.sup.7, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --P(O)R.sup.7 R.sup.8, --P(OR.sup.7).sub.2 or SR.sup.7, R.sup.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polyolefin wax by polymerization or copolymerization of olefins or diolefins in suspension and in the presence of a catalyst. The process utilizes a metallocene and a cocatalyst, wherein the metallocene is a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which M.sup.1 is a metal of group IVb, Vb or VIb of the Periodic Table of Elements, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and are a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy group, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl group, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryloxy group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alkenyl group, a C.sub.7 -C.sub.40 -arylalkyl group, a C.sub.7 -C.sub.40 -alkylaryl group, a C.sub.8 -C.sub.40 -arylalkenyl group or a halogen atom and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and are a mononuclear or polynuclear hydrocarbon radical which may form a sandwich structure with the central atom M.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metallocene compound of the formula I ##STR1## which can advantageously be used as catalyst component for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: A syndiotactic polyolefin is obtained in a high yield by polymerization or copolymerization of an olefin of the formula R.sup.a --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.b in the presence of a catalyst consisting of a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## in which M.sup.1 is titanium, zirconium, vanadium, niobium or tantalum, and an aluminoxane. This polyolefin has a very high molecular weight, a very narrow molecular weight distribution and a very high syndiotactic index. Shaped articles produced from the polymer are distinguished by a high transparency, flexibility, tear resistance and an excellent surface gloss.

Abstract: A syndiotactic polyolefin is obtained in a high yield by polymerization or copolymerization of an olefin of the formula R.sup.a --CH.dbd.CH--R.sup.b in the presence of a catalyst consisting of a metallocene of the formula I ##STR1## and an aluminoxane. This polyolefin has a very high syndiotactic index. At a low polymerization temperature, a polyolefin having a low average molecular weight and narrow molecular weight distribution is obtained, and at a high polymerization temperature a polymer having a high average molecular weight and a wide molecular weight distribution is obtained.Shaped articles produced from the polymers are distinguished by a high transparency, flexibility, tear strength and excellent surface gloss.