Abstract: A novel catalyst support and a method for preparation thereof, characterized by the presence of selected amounts of a hydrocarbon soluble magnesium-containing compound applied to the support relative to solvent, wherein a surface uniformly and essentially continuously moistened with the solvated magnesium compound in a condition of incipient precipitation to permit the formation of a regular essentially continuous distribution of the magnesium compound onto and conforming to the support material. The drying process under these conditions is effective in maintaining to a high degree the effective surface area and pore volume of the material. The support containing the adsorbed magnesium is then dried in a controlled manner to essential incipient wetness conditions providing a regular spatial distribution of stacked reticular magnesium values at a level of one to five molecular monolayers on the support.

Abstract: A catalyst for producing styrene-based polymers, containing (A) a titanium compound, (B) a contact product of an organoaluminum compound and water, and (C) an organic polyhydroxy compound, or (A) a titanium compound and (B) a contact product of an organoaluminum compound, water and a organic polyhydroxy compound, and a process for producing styrene-based polymers by the use of the above catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst for producing higher flow index linear low density polyethylene with relatively narrower molecular weight distributions is described. The catalyst is formed by treating silica having reactive OH groups with a dialkylmagnesium in a solvent for said dialkylmagnesium; then adding to said solvent a carbonyl containing compound to form an intermediate which is subsequently treated with a transition metal to form a catalyst precursor. The catalyst precursor is activated with triethylaluminum.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst is formed by contacting an alcohol with a transition metal compound. In a second embodiment, a solution is formed by contacting a Group IIA or Group IIB metal halide and an alcohol, the solution is then contacted with a transition metal compound to produce a catalyst. Either catalyst can be combined with an organometallic cocatalyst. Polymers with multimodal molecular weight distribution are produced when a diol is used to prepare the catalyst and an organoaluminum halide is used as cocatalyst. Polymers with broad molecular weight distribution of the unimodal type are produced when using a trialkylaluminum cocatalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to catalysts which produce linear low density polyethylene with a bimodal molecular weight distribution, particularly those containing a high molecular weight fraction. The catalysts are formed by contacting a carrier with an organomagnesium compound to incorporate magnesium into the carrier, and subsequently contacting the carrier containing the incorporated magnesium with a silicon compound and subsequently with a transition metal source; the transition metal containing intermediate is again treated with an organomagesium compound to form a catalyst precursor, and the catalyst precursor is activated with dimethylaluminum chloride.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst system is formed by producing a solution of a halide of scandium, yttrium, or a rare earth metal and an alcohol; contacting the solution with a halide ion exchanging source to form a solid. The catalyst thus produced can be combined with an organometallic cocatalyst. Polymers with multimodal molecular weight distribution are produced when a diol is used to prepare the catalyst and an organoaluminum halide is used as cocatalyst. Polymers with broad molecular weight distribution of the unimodal type are produced when using a trialkylaluminum compound or an alkyl aluminum hydride.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst system using a diethylaluminum alkoxide-aluminum alkyl cocatalyst and to a process for polymerization of olefins using the catalyst system. Use of this catalyst system increases polymerization yield. The diethylaluminum alkoxide is preferably diethylaluminum ethoxide and the aluminum alkyl is preferably triethyl aluminum. The mole-to-mole ratio of diethylaluminum alkoxide to aluminum alkyl ranges from 0.05 to 0.2. This invention is effective for the aluminum/transition metal ratio for the polymerization of olefins ranges from about 100 to about 500. Polymerization yield increases of greater than 10% are realized.

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 method for producing a stereospecific polyolefin in the presence of a catalyst comprising a transition metal compound and an organometallic compound, wherein a catalyst system is used which comprises: (A) a solid catalyst component prepared by reacting (i) a homogeneous solution prepared by reacting (i-1) magnesium and a hydroxylated organic compound, (i-2) an oxygen-containing organic compound of titanium and/or (i-3) an oxygen-containing organic compound of silicon, with an oxygen-containing organic compound of aluminum and/or a boron compound, with (ii) at least one aluminum halide compound to obtain a solid product, reacting to this solid product (iii) an electron-donative compound and (iv) a titanium halide compound to obtain a solid component, and further reacting to this solid component (v) silicon tetrachloride and/or an alkyl-substituted product of silicon tetrachloride, (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of organometallic compounds of Groups IA, IIA, IIB, IIIB and IVB of th

Abstract: Catalyst components for the polymerization of an olefin, such as ethylene, are formed by reacting, in a single reaction step, an organomagnesium compound, an alkoxy silane, and a chlorinating reagent.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing an olefin polymerization catalyst of improved particle size from a solution of magnesium containing component and a transition metal containing component which is reacted with an organoaluminum halide compound. The improved particle size is provided by employing the organoaluminum halide compound in conjunction with a silicon compound, such as for example an alkyl silicate or a polysiloxane.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymerization catalyst useful for the polymerization of olefins is provided comprising contacting a metal dihalide compound wherein the metal is selected from Group 2 and Group 12 of the Periodic Table and a transition metal compound which is a hydrocarbyloxide of a transition metal selected from Group 4 and Group 5 to form a first catalyst component; contacting the first catalyst component with at least one organoaluminum precipitating agent, wherein at least at the commencement of this step, the temperature at which such contacting is carried out is greater than about 70.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C. to form a solid product, and contacting the solid product with an activating agent to form a catalyst. Other aspects of the invention provide a catalyst prepared by the above described method and a polymerization process employing the thus prepared catalyst.

Abstract: When asymmetric olefins or a monomer mixture containing asymmetric monomers is polymerized by a catalyst composition containing esters of carboxylic acid e.g. as a so-called donor, and alcohol the ester group can be transesterified with the alcohol to an ester containing another alkyl group during the preparation and/or polymerization of the catalyst. This is advantageous particularly when an adduct of a so-called spray-crystallized Mg-halide and alcohol is used as the catalyst carrier, because the alkoxy group of the alcohol of the carrier and the alkoxy group of the ester of the donor can be transesterified and thus obtain the preferable effects of both esters on the run of the polymerization reaction. Hereby, a solvent having a high boiling point should be used as the intermediate agent, so that the transesterification reaction can take place. Most preferable have been found hydrocarbons having high boiling points, especially nonane and decane.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polyolefin using a catalyst system of an ingredient (A) and ingredient (B), with ingredient A being obtained through successive reaction steps. Ingredient A is prepared by forming a mixture of (1) the combination of (a) metallic magnesium or an oxygen-containing organic compound of magnesium with (b) a mixture of a monohydroxylated organic compound and a polyhydroxylated organic compound, (2) oxygen-containing organic compounds of titanium and (3) at least one alpha-olefin having at least 4 carbon atoms, such as 1-hexene. The resulting solution is reacted in sequence with (4) at least one first halogenated aluminum compound, (5) at least one silicon compound and (6) at least one second halogenated aluminum compound. Ingredient B is an organometallic compound of metals from Group Ia, IIa, IIIa or IVa of the Periodic Table. The resulting free-flowing polyolefin is characterized by a large average particle size and small amount of fine particles.

Abstract: A method for making polymerization catalysts is disclosed which comprises contacting a soluble complex prepared from the combination of a metal dihalide and a transition metal compound with a particulate material comprising zirconium phosphate and then reacting the resulting mixture with an organoaluminum halide to produce a catalyst precursor. The catalyst precursor is then contacted with a halogen containing compound selected from halides of Groups IVA and VA to produce the catalyst. Novel catalysts prepared in accordance with the invention method, novel polymerization processes therewith and novel polymers having relatively high melt flow rates while retaining good mechanical strength are also disclosed.

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: A method for producing a stereospecific polyolefin in the presence of a catalyst comprising a transition metal compound and an organometallic compound, wherein a catalyst system is used which comprises: (A) a solid catalyst component prepared by reacting a homogeneous solution containing (i-1) magnesium and a hydroxylated organic compound, (i-2) an oxygen-containing organic compound of titanium and/or (i-3) an oxygen-containing organic compound of silicon and an oxygen-containing organic compound of aluminum and/or a boron compound, with (ii) at least one aluminum halide compound to obtain a solid product, and further reacting to this solid product (iii) an electron-donative compound, (iv) a titanium halide compound, and (v) ethylene and/or an .alpha.-olefin having at least 3 carbon atoms, (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of organometallic compounds of Groups IA, IIA, IIB, IIIB and IVB of the Periodic Table, and (C) an electron-donative compound.

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 tetravalent 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 good activity and stereospecifity have been achieved by a catalyst system intended for the polymerization of olefins comprising a procatalyst based on a titanium compound, an organoaluminium cocatalyst and an organosilane compound, the organosilane compound having the following formula (I) ##STR1## in which R is a lower alkyl, R' is an alkyl, R" is a substituent donating electrons, n=1, 2, or 3, m=0, 1, or 2, and n+m.ltoreq.3.

Abstract: A method of producing a polyolefin, which comprises polymerizing at least one olefin in the presence of a catalyst system comprising(A) a catalyst component prepared by bringing ethylene and/or an .alpha.-olefin in contact with a solid composite obtained by reacting a reaction product, which has been produced by reacting a uniform solution containing(i) at least one member selected from the group consisting of metal magnesium and hydroxylated organic compound, and oxygen-containing organic compounds of magnesium and(ii) at least one oxygen-containing organic compound of titanium with(iii) at least one organoaluminum compound and/or(iv) at least one silicon compound, with(v) at least one aluminum halide compound, thereby allowing the ethylene and/or the .alpha.-olefin to be absorbed into the solid composite, and(B) at least one catalyst component selected from the group consisting of organometallic compounds of metals of Groups Ia, IIa, IIb, IIIb and IVb of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: Spherical catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins comprising a titanium compound and optionally an electron-donor supported on anhydrous magnesium chloride, characterized by a surface area between 20 and 250 m.sup.2 /g, porosity between 0.25 and 0.5 cc/g, and an X-ray spectrum where the magnesium chloride reflections are present at 2 .nu. of 35.degree. and 14.95.degree., or where the reflection at 35.degree. is substituted by a halo with the maximum intensity between 33.5.degree. and 35.degree. and the reflection of 2 .nu. at 14.95.degree. is absent.

Abstract: Catalytic components for copolymerizing ethylene with alpha-olefins, or alpha-olefins with one another, and possibly with a diene as a termonomer, suitable for producing saturated and unsaturated elastomeric copolymers are disclosed. The catalytic components are compounds obtained by the reaction of:(1) a magnesium compound having the formula:R'.sub.y MgX.sub.n (OR).sub.2-n(wherein R, R'=alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl; X=Cl, Br; n is from 0 to 1.8, y is from 0 to 1, and n+y=2), or(2) a Mg-alcohol adduct;with a titanium compound having the formula:Ti(OR).sub.Z X.sub.4-Z'wherein X and R are as defined above and Z is from 0 to 1, the compounds being charcterized by a Mg/Ti ratio of from 0.5 to 50 and an OR/Ti ratio of from 0.7 to 10. The copolymers produced using these catalytic components are endowed with improved tension-set characteristics in the vulcanized state.

Abstract: A process for producing an .alpha.-olefin polymer which comprises polymerizing an .alpha.-olefin in the presence of a catalyst system comprising(A) a solid catalyst component containing at least titanium, magnesium, halogen, and electron donor and(B) a sterically hindered aluminum amide compound represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1 through R.sup.5 denote each a hydrocarbon group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, L denotes an alkoxy group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms and/or halogen, l is 2 or 3, x is defined by 0<x<1, y is defined by 0.ltoreq.y<3, and z is defined by 0<z<3 with the proviso that x+y+z=3.

Abstract: In conventional spraying methods the problem in the preparation of small carrier particles aimed for the polymerization is that the drops constituting the prestages of the particles agglomerate or form otherwise in different sizes, whereby the size distribution of the carrier particles becomes too broad. This leads due to the so-called replica phenomenon to a polymer product having also a too broad particle size distribution. In the present invention the carrier is prepared by spraying a liquid containing a carrier through a nozzle into inert gas so that its first forms small droplets, which then solidify to small carrier particles. The desired narrow particle size distribution is provided by feeding a liquid containing a carrier through a nozzle, in which or in connection with which the liquid drops by means of the standing sonic waves in the ultrasonic range into small droplets of uniform size. The droplets of uniform size solidify then into small carrier particles of equally uniform size.

Abstract: Porous particles of MgCl.sub.2 which have essentially the shape of two truncated right cones connected by their larger bases, which truncated cones are incurved towards the axis of symmetry perpendicular to the bases, at the intersection of the envelope of the truncated cones with two orthogonal planes passing through the said axis of symmetry. These particles are impregnated with a transition metal compound and employed as a catalytic component in the polymerization of olefins. The resultant polyolefins, especially polyethylene, polypropylene and their copolymers, are comprised of particles with a distinctive structure.

Abstract: A catalyst component useful in propylene polymerization in combination with a dialkyl aluminum halide cocatalyst comprises the product of reaction of TiCl.sub.3 which is substantially free of extraneous halide with a selected electron donor compound which is dissolved in a liquid hydrocarbon solvent in which the TiCl.sub.3 is dispersed. The electron donor compound is selected from certain organic acid esters, hindered phenolic compounds and silyl esters.The catalyst of the invention provides increased activity, molecular weight control, increased isotacticity of propylene polymer products and prevents catalyst feed line pluggage, among other advantages.

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: A polymerization catalyst useful for the polymerization of olefins is prepared by contacting a metal dihalide compound having a metal selected from Group 2 and Group 12 of the Periodic Table and a transition metal compound which is a hydrocarbyloxide of a transition metal selected from Group 4 and Group 5 to thereby form a first catalyst component; contacting the first catalyst component with at least one organoaluminum precipitating agent to form a solid product; and contacting the solid product with an ester and then an activating agent to form a catalyst. Other aspects of the invention include a catalyst produced by the above described process and a polymerization process employing the thus produced catalyst.

Abstract: Cocatalytic composition resulting from bringing an organoaluminium halide (A) into contact with an electron-donating organic compound (ED) selected from esters, amides and ketones, the organoaluminium halide (A) possessing an atomic ratio halogen (X)/aluminium (Al) of greater than 1 and less than 1.3, the halide (A) and the compound (ED) being employed in a mole ratio halide (A)/compound (ED) of greater than 20.Catalytic systems which are usable for the polymerisation of alpha-olefins, comprising such a cocatalytic composition--and a solid based on titanium trichloride complexed with an electron-donating compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a supported procatalyst intended for the polymerization of olefines, in which particles are formed of magnesium dihalide and alcohol, the particles are reacted with an organic compound of a metal from the groups I-III, the thus obtained particulate product is activated by means of a titanium and/or vanadium compound and optionally a donor, and optionally a prepolymerization is carried out for the activated particles. A problem of such a method is how to form particles of magnesium dihalogenide and alcohol having a structure advantageous for the polymerization of olefins. The problem has in the present invention been solved so that the particles are formed by spray crystallizing (spray freezing) a mixture of magnesium dihalide and alcohol to complex particles of magnesium dihalide and alcohol. The hydroxyl content of the particles so obtained is much greater than earlier, which results in a much more active procatalyst than the preceding ones.

Abstract: A catalyst, a method of preparing the catalyst, and a method of using the catalyst with a suitable cocatlayst in the polymerization or copolymerization of 1-olefins are disclosed. The catalyst is prepared by: a) contacting a group IIA organometallic compound, like 2-methylpentanoxymagnesium chloride, or a Group III organometallic compound, like triethylaluminum, or a combination thereof, with a porous or nonporous biodegradable substrate having active surface hydroxyl groups, like cellulose, to provide a modified biodegradable substrate; then b) contacting the modified biodegradable substrate with a transition metal compound, such as a transition metal halide or alkoxide, like titanium tetrachloride or vanadium(V)trichloride oxide, to form discrete catalyst particles. The catalyst particles are used in conjunction with a suitable cocatlalyst, like triethylaluminum, in the homopolymerization or copolymerization of 1-olefins.

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: A cocatalyst for use in association with a catalytic component comprising a titanium compound and an internal electron donor on a magnesium halide support for the polymerization of propylene alone or propylene with ethylene or a C.sub.4 to C.sub.12 alpha-olefin, said cocatalyst consisting essentially of an organic aluminum compound and an external electron donor consisting essentially of a non-aromatic silane with two Si--O--C bonds and a monoether and/or a silane with a single Si--O--C bond and the resultant catalyst wherein such cocatalyst is combined with a catalytic component known for use in polymerizing propylene.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided carrier-supported titanium catalyst components containing magnesium, aluminum, halogen and titanium as essential ingredients, which are obtained by a reaction of[I] a magnesium containing support obtained by previously bringing a support into contact with an organometallic compound of a metal of the Group II to IIIA of the periodic table having at least one hydrocarbon group attached directly to the metal atom or with a halogen containing compound, followed by contact with a magnesium compound in the liquid state having no reducing ability,[II] a reducing organometallic compound, and[III] a titanium compound in the liquid state, and processes for preparing the same and, at the same time, catalysts containing the above-mentioned catalyst components for use in preparing ethylene polymer and processes for preparing ethylene polymer using the catalyst for use in preparing ethylene polymer.

Abstract: A transition-metal catalyst component for a Ziegler catalyst system, obtainable by1) mixing an inorganic, oxidic carrier with a transition-metal starting component in an organic solvent,2) removing the solvent by evaporation,3) mixing the solid-phase intermediate from step (2) with3.1) an organoaluminum catalyst component of the formula AlR.sub.m X.sub.3-m, whereR is a C.sub.1 - to C.sub.18 -hydrocarbon radical,m is from 1 to 3, andX is OR, chlorine, bromine or hydrogen, and3.2) an organic carboxylate or an organosilicon compound or a mixture thereof in an organic solvent, and4) if desired, isolating the solid-phase intermediate by filtration, washing and drying,and the use thereof for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of ethene are described.

Abstract: A process for producing an .alpha.-olefin polymer which comprises homopolymerizing or copolymerizing an .alpha.-olefin by the use of a catalyst system comprising:(A) a solid catalyst component (A) containing at least magnesium, titanium, halogen and ester compound as indispensable components, and(B) a catalyst component (B) produced by reacting an organoaluminum compound represented by general formula R.sup.1.sub.m AlY.sub.3-m (R.sup.1 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, Y represents halogen, hydrogen or alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and m represents a number satisfying 2.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.3) with an organic silicon compound represented by general formula R.sup.2.sub.n Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-n (R.sup.2 represents alicyclic hydrocarbon group or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 5 to 20 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and n represents a number satisfying 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.

Abstract: A catalyst support in the form of solid particles consisting essentially of a complex of MgCl.sub.2 and alcohol of the formula MgCl.sub.2, x(n-BuOH) in which 0.1.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.2, and which has a specific surface of 1 to 20 m.sup.2 /g and a particle porosity of 1 to 2 cm.sup.3 /g, and the process of making such support, and catalytic components comprising such support, a transition metal, and optionally, an electron donor.

Abstract: A catalyst or catalyst component for the polymerization or copolymerization of alpha-olefins in the slurry phase is formed by a process comprising forming a solution of a magnesium-containing species in a liquid and precipitating solid particles from the solution of the magnesium-containing species by treatment with a transition metal halide in the presence of at least one of a tetrabutoxysilane and a tetrabutoxytitanate.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst is formed by producing a solution of a Group IIA or Group IIB halide and an alcohol; contacting the solution with an organometallic compound to form a soluble complex; and contacting the soluble complex with a halide ion exchanging source. An ester or an anhydride can also be combined with the halide solution or the soluble complex. The catalyst thus produced can be combined with an organometallic cocatalyst.

Abstract: A vanadium-based catalyst system is treated with an ether as a means of enhancing catalyst activity and polymer productivity.

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: A solid catalyst component for ethylene (co)polymerization, consisting of a particulate silica support and a catalytically active part containing titanium, magnesium, chlorine and alkoxy groups is obtained by a) preparing a solution of magnesium chloride in ethanol; b) impregnating particulate silica with said solution; c) eliminating the unabsorbed ethanol from the suspension; d) eliminating absorbed ethanol from the solid; e) interacting the resultant solid with a titanium chloride, alkoxide or chloroalkoxide; and possibly interacting with an alkylaluminium chloride. In a preferred embodiment in stage e), a silicon halide is added to improve the catalyst activity.

Abstract: Ziegler-Natta-type catalyst systems containing, as active constituents,a) a titanium-containing solid component which also contains magnesium, halogen and a carboxylic acid ester, and, as cocatalyst,b) an aluminum compound,wherein the carboxylic acid ester in the solid component is a diester of a carboxylic acid of the formula Ia or Ib ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are identical or different and are hydrogen, C.sub.1 - to C.sub.15 -alkyl, C.sub.7 - to C.sub.15 -alkylaryl, or 5- to 7-membered cycloalkyl, which may itself carry C.sub.1 - to C.sub.10 -alkyl groups, are particularly suitable for the preparation of polypropylene and copolymers of propylene containing minor amounts of other .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated olefinic compounds having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms.

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 process for producing a polyolefin, which comprises polymerizing at least one olefin in the presence of a catalyst system comprising (A) a solid catalyst component (A) obtained by reacting to a uniform solution containing (i) at least one member selected from the group consisting of metallic magnesium and an organic hydroxide compound, and an oxygen-containing organic magnesium compound, and (ii) at least one oxygen containing organic titanium compound, (iii) at least one organic aluminum compound, (iv) at least one boron compound having an alkoxy group, and (v) at least one aluminum halide compound; and (B) at least one catalyst component (B) selected from the group consisting of organic metal compounds of metals of Groups Ia, IIa, IIb, IIIb and IVb of the Periodic Table.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided carrier-supported titanium catalyst components containing magnesium, aluminum, halogen and titanium as essential ingredients, which are obtained by a reaction of[I] a magnesium containing support obtained by previously bringing a support into contact with an organometallic compound of a metal of the Group II to IIIA of the periodic table having at least one hydrocarbon group attached directly to the metal atom or with a halogen containing compound, followed by contact with a magnesium compound in the liquid state having no reducing ability,[II] a reducing organometallic compound, and[III] a titanium compound in the liquid state, and processes for preparing the same and, at the same time, catalysts containing the above-mentioned catalyst components for use in preparing ethylene polymer and processes for preparing ethylene polymer using the catalyst for use in preparing ethylene polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid catalyst components for olefin polymerization formed by prepolymerizing at least two types of .alpha.-olefin on an olefin polymerization catalyst comprising a solid titanium catalyst component, an organometallic compound catalyst component, and if necessary, an electron donor, to olefin polymerization catalyst comprising said solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization, an organometallic compound catalyst component, and if necessary, an electron donor, and to processes for olefin polymerization using said olefin polymerization catalyst.According to the present invention, there can be manufactured olefin polymer particles having low adhesive among the polymer particles as well as good particle distribution and excellent granular properties even when they contain a large amount of an amorphous olefin polymer portion.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst is formed by combining a metal halide compound, a solvent, an effective amount of water to reduce fines and increase particle size, and a transition metal compound to form a first catalyst component and mixing the first catalyst component with a precipitating agent. After mixing the first catalyst component and the precipitating agent, the mixture can be heated to a temperature higher than the mixing temperature to reduce polymer fines. In the alternative prepolymer can be deposited on the catalyst(s) in an amount effective to reduce polymer fines. Optionally the catalyst can be treated with a halide ion exchanging source. The catalyst can also be combined with an organometallic cocatalyst.

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.