Abstract: A supported solid component of catalyst, for the stereospecific polymerization of propylene and other .alpha.-olefins, is obtained by making a non-activated silica interact in succession with: (i) a magnesium dialkyl or halide of magnesium alkyl; (ii) a halogenating agent selected from silicon, tin and antimony halides; (iii) a titanium tetrahalide; and (iv) a Lewis base. A catalyst for the stereospecific polymerization of propylene and other .alpha.-olefins is composed of: (A) the solid component of catalyst; (B) an aluminium trialkyl or aluminium alkyl halide; and (C) an electron donor compound, capable of forming a complex compound with component (B).

Abstract: A process and a catalyst for the production of mildly elastomeric primarily isotactic polyolefins characterized by intermediate average block lengths wherein olefins are polymerized in the presence of the catalyst which comprises the reaction product of a magnesium alkoxide and a tetravalent titanium halide which takes place in the presence of an electron donor, an organoaluminum compound, and a selectivity control agent which is an effectively unhindered heterocyclic aromatic nitrogen compound.

Abstract: An oligomerization catalyst for .alpha.-olefins, comprising[A] at least one nickel compound selected from the group consisting of a nickel salt of organic acid, a nickel salt of inorganic acid and a complex compound of nickel;[B] an organoaluminum oxy-compound having at least 3 aluminum atoms in the molecule; and[C] a trivalent phosphorous compound represented by the general formula PR.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are each independently a hydrocarbon group or substituted hydrocarbon group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms.A process for oligomerizing .alpha.-olefin, wherein .alpha.-olefin is oligomerized in the presence of the catalyst mentioned above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel catalyst used for homopolymerization of an olefin of 2 or more carbon atoms or for copolymerization of two or more olefins of 2 or more carbon atoms, as well as to a process for producing an olefin polymer using said catalyst. High molecular olefin polymers can be produced at a high yield, by homopolymerizing an olefin or copolymerizing olefins using a catalyst system consisting of a transition metal compound of the general formula M(R).sub.l (OR').sub.m X.sub.n-(l+m) and an aluminoxane or a catalyst system comprising a transition metal compound of the general formula M(R).sub.l (OR').sub.m X.sub.n-(l+m), an aluminoxane and an organic compound having at least 2 hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Catalysts for the preparation of copolymers of ethylene and/or alpha-olefins and optionally dienes, are obtained by reacting an Al-alkyl with a solid catalytic component comprising:(A) a magnesium compound containing at least an Mg-halogen bond;(B) a halogenated compound of at least partly trivalent Ti or V, containing at least a Ti--OR or V--OR bond, wherein the Mg/Ti(V), halogen/Ti(V), halogen/Mg and OR/Ti(V) atomic ratios are within determined ranges; and(C) an electron-donor compound.Elastomeric copolymers endowed with improved tension set values are obtained with said catalysts.

Abstract: A process for the production of a highly active olefin polymerization vanadium catalyst, comprising a vanadium compound and an organophosphorous compound combined on a catalyst support, which is capable of producing a broad range of polymer products. The polymer product's molecular weight distribution may be tailored to suit a desired application by controlling the P/V ratio of the catalyst.

Abstract: Catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins obtained by reacting a tetravalent titanium halide or halogen alcoholate and an electron-donor compound with a porous polymer support on which is supported a magnesium dihalide or a magnesium compound which does not contain Mg--C bonds and can be transformed into a dihalide, characterized in that the Mg content before and after the reaction with titanium compound ranges from 6 to 12% by weight.

Abstract: Catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins, obtained by reacting a tetravalent titanium halide or halogen alcoholate and an electron-donor compound with a solid comprising a porous metallic oxide containing hydroxyl groups on the surface, on which is supported a magnesium dihalide or a magnesium compound which does not contain Mg-C bonds and can be transformed into a dihalide, characterized in that the quantity of Mg supported on the oxide prior to the reaction with titanium compound, and present in the catalyst component after the reaction with the Ti compound, is from 5% to 12% weight with respect to the weight of the catalyst component.

Abstract: A complex alkoxide compound containing magnesium, titanium and boron species comprises the reaction product of elemental magnesium, titanium tetraalkoxide, an alkyl borate ester and alkanol at elevated temperature in an inert diluent. This complex alkoxide compound is contacted with a tetravalent titanium halide, a halohydrocarbon and an electron donor to form an olefin polymerization procatalyst. Contact of the procatalyst with an organoaluminum cocatalyst and a selectivity control agent produces a high activity catalyst for the polymerization of lower .alpha.-olefins to polymer product of good properties in good catalyst productivity.

Abstract: Catalytic solids based on titanium trichloride complex, usable for the stereospecific polymerization of alpha-olefins, obtained by heat treatment, in the presence of a halogenated activating agent, of the liquid material resulting from bringing TiCl.sub.4, pretreated with an electron-donor compound, into contact with a composition (C) corresponding to the general formulaAlR.sub.p (Y) .sub.q X .sub.3-(p+q)in whichR represents a hydrocarbon radical or a hydrogen atom;Y represents a group chosen from --OR', --SR' and --NR'R", in which R' and R" each represent a hydrocarbon radical or a hydrogen atom;X represents a halogen;p is an arbitrary number such that 0<p<3; andq is an arbitrary number such that 0<q<3; the sum (p+q) being such that 0<(p+q).ltoreq.3.These catalytic solids of controllable porosity permit the production of a wide range of propylene polymers, in particular the propylene and ethylene copolymers known as "block" copolymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two component catalyst system for the polymerization of metathesis polymerizable cycloolefins, comprising(a) a pure tungsten-imido compound (procatalyst) of the formulaW(NR.sup.1)X.sub.4-x (OR.sup.2).sub.x.L.sub.ywherein x=0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; y=0 or 1; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl, phenyl, phenyl-substituted phenyl, phenylalkyl or halogen substituted derivatives of alkyl, phenyl, phenyl-substituted phenyl or phenylalkyl; X=Br or Cl; where alkyl has 1 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl-substituted phenyl has 12-18 carbon atoms and phenylalkyl has 7 to 20 carbon atoms; L is a donor ligand; and(b) an activator compound selected from organometals and organometal hydrides with tri-n-butyltin hydride and tri-octyltin hydride the most preferred.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalytic component for the polymerization of .alpha.-olefins and provides a catalytic component of magnesium support type capable of exhibiting a high stereoregularity while maintaining an improved strength as well as a high catalytic activity. The features thereof consist in a catalyst component for the polymerization of .alpha.-olefins obtained by contacting (A) a solid component comprising, as essential components, magnesium, titanium, a halogen and an electron-donating compound with (D) an olefin in the presence of (B) a trialkylaluminum and (C) a dimethoxy group-containing compound represented by the general formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 Si(OCH.sub.3).sub.2 where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, same or different, aliphatic hydrocarbon groups with 1 to 10 carbon atoms and having a volume, calculated by the quantum chemistry calculation, of 230 to 500 .ANG..sup.3 and an electron density of oxygen atoms in the methoxy group, calculated similarly, ranging from 0.685 to 0.800 A. U.

Abstract: An improved high activity olefin polymerization catalyst catalyzes the production of polymeric lower .alpha.-olefin having good properties and a relatively narrow particle size distribution. The catalyst is produced from an organoaluminum cocatalyst, a selectivity control agent and a novel olefin polymerization procatalyst which is prepared by contacting a tetravelent titanium halide, a halohydrocarbon, an electron donor and the solid procatalyst precursor obtained by heating an adduct of a carbonated magnesium ethoxide and a phenolic compound of enhanced acidity.

Abstract: A complex alkoxide compound containing magnesium, titanium and boron species comprises the reaction product of elemental magnesium, titanium tetraalkoxide, an alkyl borate ester and alkanol at elevated temperature in an inert diluent. This complex alkoxide compound is contacted with a tetravalent titanium halide, a halohydrocarbon and an electron donor to form an olefin polymerization procatalyst. Contact of the procatalyst with an organoaluminum cocatalyst and a selectivity control agent produces a high activity catalyst for the polymerization of lower .alpha.-olefins to polymer product of good properties in good catalyst productivity.

Abstract: Ziegler polymerization of .alpha.-olefins is disclosed which is characterized by a solid catalyst component. The solid catalyst component, Component (A), comprises Sub-component (i) which is a solid catalyst component for Ziegler catalysts comprising Ti, Mg and a halogen; Sub-component (ii) which is a silicon compound having a plurality of a bond represented by a formula: Si--OR.sup.1R.sup.1.sub.m X.sub.n Si(OR.sup.2).sub.4-n-mwherein R.sup.1 indicates a hydrocarbyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Sub-component (iii) which is a vinylsilane compound, and Sub-component (iii) which is an organometal compound of a metal of Groups I to IV of the Periodic Table. No need of an outside electron donor may be required, and the polymer produced is improved in its content of a "tacky" polymer.

Abstract: A complex, magnesium-containing, titanium-containing solid olefin polymerization procatalyst precursor is produced by reaction of magnesium alkoxide, titanium tetraalkoxide and a phenolic compound followed by removal of alkanol. Conversion of this solid to an olefin polymerization procatalyst and the procatalyst to an olefin polymerization catalyst results in a catalyst which is used to polymerize lower .alpha.-olefin monomers. The polymer product is obtained in good yield and has good properties including a relatively high bulk density and a relatively narrow particle size distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the polymerization of olefins, and provides a catalyst component of magnesium support type which has a high catalytic activity as well as improved catalytic grain strength sufficient for practical use and which hardly deteriorates even after storage for a long time. The catalyst component is obtained by contacting(a) metallic magnesium with(b) a hydrocarbon represented by the general formula RX wherein R is a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms and X is a halogen atom, then contacting the resulting composition with(c) a compound represented by the general formula X.sup.1 nM(OR.sup.1).sub.m-n wherein X.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, M is a boron, carbon, aluminum, silicon or phosphorus atom, R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, m is the atomic valence of M and m>n.gtoreq.0, and(d) a titanium alkoxide represented by the general formula Ti(OR.sup.2).sub.4 wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A solid catalyst for polymerizing an olefin is prepared from an organometallic compound, a fine-particle carrier, an aluminoxane, a compound of group IVB transition metal in periodic table, and an olefin polymer produced in a preliminary polymerization. The catalyst has a high polymerization activity and is capable of producing an olefin polymer having a narrow molecular- weight distribution. When the catalyst is used for producing an olefin copolymer, the resulting copolymer has both narrow molecular-weight distribution and composition distribution.

Abstract: A process and a catalyst for the production of elastomeric primarily isotactic polyolefins characterized by short average blocks lengths wherein olefins are polymerized in the presence of the catalyst which comprises the reaction product of a magnesium alkoxide and a tetravalent titanium halide which takes place in the presence of an electron donor, an organoaluminum compound, and a selectively control agent which is an effectively hindered heterocyclic aromatic nitrogen compound wherein the hindrance is provided by a chloro or a methoxy group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the production of a catalytic component for the polymerization of olefins, in particular, for the production of a catalytic component capable of exhibiting a high polymerization activity in the polymerization of olefins and giving a polymer containing less low molecular weight components in effective manner. This process is characterized by a process for the production of a catalytic component for the polymerization of olefins, which comprises contacting (a) metallic magnesium, (b) a halogenated hydrocarbon represented by the general formula RX wherein R is an alkyl group, ary group or cycloalkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and (c) a compound represented by the general formula X.sup.1.sub.n M(OR.sup.1).sub.m-n in which X.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, M is boron, carbon, aluminum, silicon or phosphorus atom, R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, m is the atomic valence of M and m>n.

Abstract: Improved lower .alpha.-olefin polymerization catalysts are produced from an organoaluminum cocatalyst, a selectivity control agent and a specified magnesium-containing, titanium-containing, halide-containing procatalyst. The procatalyst is produced from an electron donor, tetravalent titanium halide and a complex alkoxide compound formed from magnesium alkoxide, titanium alkoxide and a phenolic compound. The catalyst is utilized produce poly-.alpha.-olefin in good yield, which polymer is characterized by a relatively low xylene solubles content and a relatively high bulk density.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins comprising a titanium halide or titanium alkoxy halide, and an electron-donor compound selected from silicon compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrocarbyl radicals, supported on a magnesium halide in active form.Also disclosed are catalysts obtained from said catalyst components and from an Al-alkyl compound, as well as catalysts obtained by the reaction of an Al-alkyl compound and a silicon compound of the formula above with a solid catalyst component comprising a titanium halide or halogen alcoholate and an electron-donor compound having specific characteristics of extractability with Al-triethyl, supported on an active magnesium halide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a titanium-containing solid catalyst component which is a contact reaction product of:(i) a magnesium halide such as MgCl.sub.2,(ii) a titanium compound represented by the formula:Ti(OR.sup.1).sub.a X.sub.4-awherein a is a number of 0.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.4, R.sup.1 represents a hydrocarbon residue having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and X represents a halogen atom, such as Ti(O--nBu).sub.4, and(iii) a coordination titanium compound represented by the formula:R.sup.2.sub.m R.sup.3.sub.n TiX.sub.4-m-nwherein R.sup.2 represents a cyclopentadienyl group or a substituted cyclopentadienyl group, R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a hydrocarbyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an amino group or a substituted amino group, X represents a halogen atom, and m is a number of 1.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.4 and n is a number of 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.3, with the proviso that the condition of 1.ltoreq.m+n.ltoreq.4 is satisfied, such as Cp.sub.2 TiCl.sub.2, i.e.

Abstract: Disclosed are catalysts for the polymerization of alpha-olefins comprising the reaction product of:(A) an Al-alkyl compound;(B) a trifluoropropyl substituted silane compound;(C) a solid component comprising a titanium compound having at least a Ti-halogen bond and an electron donor compound both supported on an activated anhydrous magnesium dihalide, and the process of using said catalysts.

Abstract: A process for producing a catalyst component for olefin polymerization is provided, which process comprises spraying a solution of a magnesium compound e.g. MgCl.sub.2 and an alcohol such as MgCl.sub.2. nROH (wherein R is 1-10 C alkyl and n is 3-6) into a cooled spray column to obtain a spherical solid component (carrier) without any substantial vaporization of the alcohol, followed by partly drying the component for a time till a specified ratio of the alcohol/MgCl.sub.2 is attained, and then subjecting the resulting component to treatment with a titanium halide and an electron-donating component, the resulting component having a large particle diameter, without any dispersion of the solvent content in the component particles and also without any breakage of the particles when subjected to treatment with the titanium halides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a Ziegler-Natta type catalyst based on a vanadium compound. The process comprises sequentially contacting within a liquid hydrocarbon a spheroidal support comprising (i) MgCl.sub.2 free from any Mg-C bond and (ii) an electron-donor D1 free from labile hydrogen, an electron-donor D2 containing labile hydrogen and an organometallic compound capable of reducing a vanadium compound, (2) washing the solid product with a liquid hydrocarbon resulting from the contacting, and (3) contacting the washed solid product with one or more vanadium compounds soluble in the liquid hydrocarbon, comprising halogen atoms and alkoxy radical, both being bonded to the same or different vanadium atoms. The catalyst which consists of spheroidal particles without fines, is very active in olefin polymerization and is particularly suitable for producing elastomeric copolymers of propylene.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst system including a Group IV B transition metal component and an alumoxane component which may be employed to polymerize olefins to produce a high molecular weight polymer.

Abstract: A catalyst system for the polymerization of alpha-olefins comprising:(a) a solid precursor comprising the reaction product of (i) a halogenated vanadium compound wherein the vanadium has a valence of 2 to 5; (ii) a magnesium compound; and (iii) an inside electron donor wherein the molar ratio of inside electron donor to vanadium compound is in the range of about 0.2:1 to about 2:1; the atomic ratio of magnesium to vanadium is in the range of about 3:1 to about 40:1; and the reaction product (A) is a solid having a surface area greater than about 10 square meters per gram or (B) is adsorbed on the surface of an inorganic support having a surface area greater than about 10 square meters per gram;(b) a hydrocarbyl aluminum cocatalyst wherein the atomic ratio of aluminum to vanadium is in the range of about 2:1 to about 300:1; and(c) an outside electron donor wherein the molar ratio of outside electron donor to aluminum is in the range of about 0.02:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: Ziegler polymerization of .alpha.-olefins is disclosed which is characterized by a solid catalyst component used in the Ziegler-type catalyst. The solid catalyst component, Component (A), comprises Component (i) which is a solid catalyst component for a Ziegler-type catalyst comprising Ti, Mg and a halogen; Component (ii) which is a silicon compound represented by a formulaR.sup.1 R.sup.2.sub.3-n Si(OR.sup.3).sub.nwherein R.sup.1 indicates a branched hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.2 which may be the same as or different from R.sup.1 indicates a hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.3 which may be the same as or different from R.sup.1 and/or R.sup.2 indicates a hydrocarbyl group, and n is a number satisfying an equation 1.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.3;Component (iii) a halogen compound of S or P; and Component (iv) an organometal compound of a metal of Groups I to IV of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Ziegler-Natta-type catalyst systems contain as active constituentsa) atitanium-containing solid component which contains titanium, magnesium, halogen and a norbornadienedicarboxylate of the formula I ##STR1## as electron donor, where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl or 5- to 7-membered cycloalkyl which in turn can carry C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl groups,b) an aluminum component andc) another electron donor component,and are particularly suitable for preparing polypropylene and copolymers of propylene with minor amounts of other .alpha.-olefins with 2 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A solid hydrocarbon-insoluble, alpha-olefin polymerization catalyst component with superior activity, stereospecificity and morphology characteristics comprising the product formed by A) forming a solution of a magnesium-containing species from a magnesium alkyl (or hydrocarbyl) carbonate or a magnesium carboxylate; B) precipitating solid particles from such solution by treatment with a transition metal halide; C) reprecipitating such solid particles from a mixture containing a cyclic ether; D) treating the reprecipitated particles with a transition metal compound and an electron donor; and E) drying the resulting solid particles such that the residual volatile hydrocarbon content is between 0.1 and 0.9 weight percent.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions enabling the production of polyalkenes with improved bulk density are prepared by combining the following catalyst components in the following order of addition: first introducing an electron donor component, then adding a reaction product of a di-alkylaluminium halide and a solid component comprising a magnesium di-halide, an electron donor and a halide of tetravalent titanium and lastly adding a tri-alkylaluminium compound.

Abstract: A first reactant selected from arylsilanol, hydrocarbyl amine, hydrocarbylphosphine oxide, and hydrocarbyloxyphosphite is combined with a second reactant selected from halogenated transition metal compound and an organometal compound to form a product which is catalytically active for olefin polymerization after optionally first having been deposited on a particulate diluent.

Abstract: A catalytic component for olefin polymerization, produced by a process which comprises causing (A) magnesium metal, (B) a halogenated hydrocarbon represented by the general formula, RX [wherein R stands for an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a cycloalkyl group each having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and X for a halogen atom], and (C) a compound represented by the general formula, X.sub.n.sup.1 M(OR.sup.1).sub.m-n [wherein X.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, M for a boron, carbon, aluminum, silicon, or phorphorus atom, R.sup.1 stands for a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, m for the valency of M, and m>n.gtoreq.

Abstract: The invention is a supported catalyst system including an inert support material, a Group IV B transition metal component and an alumoxane component which may be employed to polymerize olefins to produce a high molecular weight polymer.

Abstract: The invention is a polymerization catalyst system including an alumoxane and a Group IV B metallocene having a heteroatom ligand. The catalyst system can be employed to polymerize olefins to produce a high molecular weight polymer.

Abstract: A Zeigler-Natta type catalyst suitable for polmerizing propylene comprising a preactivated support coated with 0.1 to 10 g of homopolymer or copolymer of propylene. The preactivated support which comprises magnesium chloride and 1 to 20% by mol of an electron donor free from labile hydrogen and from ester function, is in the form of spherical particles having a mean diameter by mass of 10 to 100 microns and a ratio of the means diameter by mass to the mean diameter by number of less than 2.0. The preactivated support is treated with at least one internal electron donor compound and coated by contacting the treated support with an alkyl aluminium halide and propylene, optionally together with ethylene and/or a C.sub.4-8 alpha-olefin, in the absence of an external electron donor compound.

Abstract: A catalyst and method is provided for the production of ultra-high molecular weight polymers characterized as having an inherent viscosity of above 12.0 by contacting ethylenically unsaturated monomers with a dual electron donor catalyst under polymerization conditions.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising(A) a halogen compound of trivalent titanium,(B) an organo-aluminum compound of the formula,R.sub.3-(m+n) AlY.sub.m X.sub.nwhereinY is a group having at least one of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus atoms linked to the aluminum atom, R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an alkenyl having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl having 3 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl having 7 to 18 carbon atoms,X is a halogen atom, and m and n are numbers satisfying the equations, 0<m<1, 0.ltoreq.n<2, 0<m+n.ltoreq.2, and(C) an electron-donor, and a method for producing an olefin polymer which comprises polymerizing olefins using said catalyst system. According to this method, highly crystalline olefin polymers having a broad melecular weight distribution can be produced.

Abstract: An olefin polymerization catalyst component subjected to successive preliminary polymerization treatment using each of a straight chain alpha-olefin having 2 to 5 carbon atoms and 3-methyl-1-butene; an olefin polymerization catalyst using the olefin polymerization catalyst component; a process for polymerizing olefin(s) which comprises polymerizing or copolymerizing olefin(s) in the presence of the olefin polymerization catalyst; and a film and an injection-molded article of polypropylene which is prepared by the process are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a solid catalyst of the Ziegler-Natta type comprises precipitating the solid catalyst in a liquid hydrocarbon medium by reacting (A) a solution of a soluble magnesium alkoxide and (B) a transition metal halide which is a halide of Ti (IV), a halide of V (IV) or a halide of VO (III) in the presence of (C) at least one transition metal alkoxide which is free from halogen and soluble in liquid hydrocarbon. The precipitated solid catalyst consists of spheroidal particles having a mean diameter by mass of from 10 to 70 microns and a narrow particle size distribution such that the ratio of mean diameter by mass to the mean diameter by number is greater than 1.2 and smaller than 2.0.

Abstract: An olefin polymerization catalyst system comprises a solid, hydrocarbon-insoluble, magnesium-containing, titanium-containing, electron donor-containing component; an alkyl aluminum compound; and organosilane compound selected from the group consisting of branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 alkyl-t-butoxydimethoxysilanes.

Abstract: A solid hydrocarbon-insoluble, alpha-olefin polymerization catalyst component with superior activity, stereospecificity and morphology characteristics comprises the product formed by (A) forming a solution of a magnesium-containing species from a magnesium carbonte or a magnesium carboxylate; (B) precipitating solid particles from such magnesium-containing solution by treatment with a transition metal halide and an organosilane; (C) reprecipitating such solid particles from a mixture containing a cyclic ether; and (D) treating the reprecipitated particles with a transition metal compound and an electron donor.

Abstract: A vanadium-based catalyst is treated with certain phosphorus-containing compounds as a means of narrowing and effectively regulating the molecular weight distribution of the polymers produced with the catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a component for a catalyst for the polymerization of alpha-olefins to stereoregular polymers having narrow molecular weight distribution. The product is formed by the reaction of a solid catalyst-forming component comprising (1) a Ti compound having at least one Ti-halogen bond and (2) optionally, an electron-donor compound, supported on an anhydrous Mg dihalide in active form, with certain amounts of an organic compound (AH) containing at least one active hydrogen atom, in the presence of a liquid medium which is inert with respect to the Ti compound and the other components of the catalyst component, and which has a dielectric constant greater than 2 at 20.degree. C.Catalysts comprising the reaction product of the solid catalyst component prepared as above described, with an Al-alkyl compound and an electron-donor compound are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process of the Ziegler-Natta type is prepared using a preactivated support containing (A) from 80 to 95 mol % of magnesium chloride and (B) 5 to 20 mol % of at least one electron donor compound which contains no labile hydrogen and no ester function; the preactivated support consisting of spherical particles having a mass average diameter, Dm of 10 to 100 microns and a particle size distribution Dm/Dn of less than 2. The catalyst is prepared by (i) treating the preactivated support with at least one electron donor compound containing labile hydrogen, (ii) treating the resulting activated support with at least one ester of an aromatic acid, (iii) impregnating the treated support with titanium tetrachloride and (iv) after washing the impregnated catalyst activating it with titanium tetrachloride. The catalyst has a high titanium content and a high activity when used to polymerize olefins.

Abstract: A method for the production of a catalyst carrier for use in the polymerization of an olefin, which method comprises causing a magnesium-containing solid obtained by contact of (A) magnesium metal, (B) a halogenated hydrocarbon represented by the general formula, RX [wherein R stands for an alkyl, aryl, or cycloalkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and X stands for a halogen atom], and (C) a compound of the general formula, X.sub.n.sup.1 M(OR.sup.1).sub.m-n [wherein X.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, M stands for a boron, carbon, aluminum, silicon, or phosphorus atom, R.sup.1 stands for a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and m stands for the valency of said atom M, providing that m>n.gtoreq.0 is satisfied], to contact (D) a halogen-containing alcohol.

Abstract: A method for the production of a catalyst component for use in the polymerization of an olefin, which method comprises causing a magnesium-containing solid obtained by contact of (A) magnesium metal, (B) a halogenated hydrocarbon represented by the general formula, RX [wherein R stands for an alkyl, aryl, or cycloalkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and X stands for a halogen atom], and (C) a compound of the general formula, X.sub.n.sup.1 M(OR.sup.1).sub.m-n [wherein X.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, M stands for a boron, carbon, aluminum, silicon, or phosphorus atom, R.sup.1 stands for a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and m stands for the valency of said atom M, providing that m>n.gtoreq.0 is satisfied], to contact (d) a halogen-containing alcohol and then contact (E) an electron donor type compound and (F) a titanium compound.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising:(i) a complex comprised of V.sub.2 X.sub.3 (ED).sub.m and AlCl.sub.2 R.sub.2 whereinX=Cl, Br, or I, or mixtures thereofED=an electron donor, which is an ether, a phosphine, a ketone, an isocyanide, or an ester, said electron donor having 2 to 20 carbon atomsR=an alkyl having up to 14 carbon atomsm=an integer from 3 to 6,said complex impregnated into an inorganic oxide support;(ii) sufficient trialkylaluminum compound adsorbed on the inorganic oxide support to provide a molar ratio of adsorbed trialkylaluminum compound to vanadium of about 2.5:1 to about 10:1;(iii) a halocarbon promoter; and(iv) a hydrocarbyl aluminum cocatalyst.

Abstract: In a solid hydrocarbon-insoluble, alpha-olefin polymerization catalyst component with superior activity, stereospecificity and morphology characteristics comprising the product formed by (A) forming a solution of a magnesium-containing species from a magnesium alkyl (or hydrocarbyl) carbonate or a magnesium carboxylate; (B) precipitating solid particles from such magnesium-containing toluene-based solvent by treatment with a transition metal halide and an organosilane; (C) reprecipitating such solid particles from a mixture containing a cyclic either; and (D) treating the reprecipitated particles with a transition metal compound and an electron donor, the morphology of such component is modified by incorporating a morphology-affecting amount of C.sub.8 -C.sub.10 aromatics within the toluene-based solvent in Step B, Step A, in Step C prior to addition of ether, or combinations thereof.