Abstract: Provided is a preparing method of a quantum dot, including a process of preparing a solution containing a group III precursor and a solvent, a process of reducing a group V precursor by using a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, and a process of mixing the solution with the reduced group V precursor.

Abstract: A method for producing a particulate aluminum alloy involves pulverizing an aluminum alloy in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of an organic aluminum compound. Methods for producing trialkylaluminum involve reacting an aluminum-magnesium alloy with an alkyl halide in the presence of a nitrogen-containing organic compound to obtain a trialkylaluminum-containing reaction product, and reacting an aluminum-magnesium alloy and an alkyl halide. A highly active, low viscosity composition containing the particulate aluminum alloy and a method for producing the particulate aluminum alloy-containing composition are also described.

Abstract: An olefin polymer capable of simultaneously satisfying excellent drop impact strength and transparency, a preparation method of the same, and a film using the same, can be provided. In an embodiment, an olefin polymer comprises a plurality of polymer chains, and satisfies the following conditions: i) each polymer chain of the plurality having an average number of short chain branches (SCBs) per 1000 carbon atoms of 20/1000C or more, wherein an SCB has C2 to C7 carbon atoms, ii) a molded film of the olefin polymer having a drop impact strength of 1500 g to 2400 g as measured in accordance with ASTM D1709A, wherein the molded film having a thickness of 100 ?m, and iii) a molded film of the olefin polymer having a haze is 10% to 30% as measured in accordance with ASTM D1003, wherein the molded film having a thickness of 0.05 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for heating alane etherate compositions for producing microcrystalline alpha alane. An exemplary heating method comprises introducing a preheated solvent into the alane etherate composition and rapidly stirring to effectuate rapid heating of the composition without the need to heat the reactor walls. In this way, the alane etherate composition can be heated while also reducing the risk of decomposition. In further embodiments, a two-stage reactor can be employed for producing alpha alane, wherein the heating occurs in the second stage.

Abstract: A method of purifying crude organometallic compounds using a stripping column and a gas stream is provided. This method removes relatively more volatile impurities as compared to the organometallic compound.

Abstract: A method of purifying crude organometallic compounds using a stripping column and a gas stream is provided. This method removes relatively more volatile impurities as compared to the organometallic compound.

Abstract: A method of purifying crude organometallic compounds using a plurality of distillation columns is provided. This method effectively removes both relatively more volatile impurities and relatively less volatile impurities as compared to the organometallic compound.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing dialkylzinc and dialkylaluminum monohalide that makes it possible to efficiently manufacture both dialkylzinc and dialkylaluminum monohalide of high purity and at a high yield on an industrial scale with a single reaction from zinc halide and trialkylaluminum as raw materials, while suppressing the production of precipitants in the reaction process and suppressing the adhesion of precipitates to the equipment and the admixture thereof into the product. The method for manufacturing dialkylzinc and dialkylaluminum monohalide by reacting zinc halide with trialkylaluminum, includes using trialkylaluminum with a hydride concentration of 0.01% by mass to 0.10% by mass, and separating dialkylzinc essentially not containing aluminum from reactants and then separating dialkylaluminum monohalide essentially not containing zinc.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing dialkylaluminum monohalide is provided by which dialkylaluminum monohalide substantially including no zinc component after recovering dialkylzinc from a reaction product obtained by a reaction of zinc halide and trialkylaluminum used as raw materials can be efficiently obtained on an industrial scale at a high yield. According to the method for manufacturing dialkylaluminum monohalide of the present invention, zinc halide is reacted with trialkylaluminum to produce dialkylzinc and dialkylaluminum monohalide, and after the dialkylzinc is separated from a reaction product by distillation, metal aluminum in which a molar ratio is 0.40 or more to zinc component, that is dissolved in the reaction product, and then the mixture is distilled to separate the dialkylaluminum monohalide which substantially includes no zinc component.

Abstract: A method of preparing an ultra-pure organometallic compound comprising using a microchannel device and ionic liquid solvent to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: A method of preparing an ultra-pure metal amidinate compound comprising using a microchannel device for synthesis in reacting a metal halide solution with a lithium amidinate solution to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: A method of preparing an ultra-pure organometallic compound comprising using a microchannel device for synthesis in reacting a metal halide with an alkylating agent to produce an ultra-pure alkylmetal compound for processes such as chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: A method of purifying an organometallic compound by heating the organometallic compound in the presence of a trialkyl aluminum compound and a catalyst.

Abstract: A process and apparatus to enable the continuous isolation of an organometallic compound, such as trimethylindium from a liquid feedstock. The liquid feedstock is delivered to a distillation column having two heating zones to effect dissociation of the feed stock thereby liberating the organometallic compound, which is collected as a vapor from the top of the column.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing electrolyte solutions consisting of trialkylaluminium AlR3, M1AlR4, M2AlR4 and an aromatic hydrocarbon. According to the invention, a mixture of M1OR and M2OR is reacted with trialkylaluminium AlR3 at temperatures below 25° C. in an aromatic hydrocarbon. M1AlR4/M2AlR4 is isolated from the obtained mixture and a ready-for-use electrolyte for the electrochemical deposition of aluminum-magnesium alloys is obtained by the addition of aromatic hydrocarbon.

Abstract: High-purity trimethylaluminum has the following impurity contents: organosilicon components?0.5 ppm, chlorine components?20 ppm, hydrocarbon components?1,000 ppm, Ca?0.05 ppm, Fe?0.05 ppm, Mg?0.05 ppm, Na?0.05 ppm, Si (Si components other than the organosilicon components)?0.07 ppm, Zn?0.05 ppm, and S?0.05 ppm. The high-purity trimethylaluminum can be obtained by removing impurities from crude trimethylaluminum through distillation and evaporation.

Abstract: Organometallic compounds of Group IIB and IIIA metals that are substantially pure and contain low levels of oxygenated impurities are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing such organometallic compounds.

Abstract: There are provided (1) a process for producing a compound, which comprises the step of contacting a compound (A) defined by the formula, M1L13, a compound (B) defined by the formula, R1t-1TH, and a compound (C) defined by the formula, R2t-2TH2; (2) a catalyst component for addition polymerization, which comprises a compound produced by said process; (3) a process for producing a polymerization catalyst, which comprises the step of contacting said catalyst component with a transition metal compound and an optional organoaluminum compound; and (4) a process for producing an addition polymer, which comprises the step of addition polymerizing an addition polymerizable monomer in the presence of a catalyst produced by said process.

Abstract: A method of purifying an organometallic compound comprising distilling the organometallic compound for purification while blowing an inert gas through a vapor of the organopolysiloxane, thereby removing from the organometallic compound an impurity having a higher vapor pressure than the organometallic compound.

Abstract: A process for producing a tetrahydrocarbylaluminate is provided. This process comprises contacting sodium potassium alloy and a trihydrocarbylaluminum compound such that a tetrahydrocarbylaluminate is formed as a mixture of its sodium salt and potassium salt.

Abstract: Higher trialkylaluminum compounds may be made by forming ?-olefin by oligomerizing ethylene using a transition metal containing catalyst, reacting the ?-olefins formed with a lower trialkylaluminum compound to form higher trialkylaluminum compound(s) These may optionally be oxidized, as with oxygen, to form higher trialkoxyaluminum compound, which in turn may be hydrolyzed to ?-alcohols. In one variation of the process lower ?-olefins and higher (relatively) ?-alcohols may be formed and isolated. Higher trialkylaluminum compounds and ?-alcohols are useful as chemical intermediates, while lower ?-olefins are useful as monomers for polyolefins.

Abstract: Higher trialkylaluminum compounds may be made by forming &agr;-olefin by oligomerizing ethylene using a transition metal containing catalyst, reacting the &agr;-olefins formed with aluminum and hydrogen to form higher trialkylaluminum compounds. These may optionally be oxidized, as with oxygen, to form higher trialkoxyaluminum compound, which in turn may be hydrolyzed to &agr;-alcohols. Higher trialkylaluminum compounds and &agr;-alcohols are useful as chemical intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tetrakisfluoroalkylborate salts, methods of producing same, and their use in electrolytes, batteries, capacitors, supercapacitors, and galvanic cells.

Abstract: The invention addresses an composition of matter comprising a cation [Ct]+ and an anion [A]−, the anion comprises a core Group-13 element bound to partially or completely fluorinated fluoroaryl ligands, at least one of the fluoroaryl ligands is substituted with a Group-15 element that has been rendered essentially inert for subsequent chemical reaction through its unbonded electron pair by substituting an electron-withdrawing group on it. [Ct]+ may be selected from anilinium and ammonium cations, trityl carbenium cations, Group-11 metal cations, silylium cations, the cations of the hydrated salts of Group-1 or -2 metals, and derivatives of the foregoing anilinium, ammonium, trityl carbenium, and silylium cations containing C1-C20 hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbylsilyl, or hydrocarbylamine substituents for one or more hydrogen atoms of said cations.

Abstract: Higher trialkylaluminum compounds may be made by forming &agr;-olefin by oligomerizing ethylene using a transition metal containing catalyst, reacting the &agr;-olefins formed with a lower trialkylaluminum compound to form higher trialkylaluminum compound(s). These may optionally be oxidized, as with oxygen, to form higher trialkoxyaluminum compound, which in turn may be hydrolyzed to &agr;-alcohols. In one variation of the process lower &agr;-olefins and higher (relatively) &agr;-alcohols may be formed and isolated. Higher trialkylaluminum compounds and &agr;-alcohols are useful as chemical intermediates, while lower &agr;-olefins are useful as monomers for polyolefins.

Abstract: Higher trialkylaluminum compounds may be made by forming &agr;-olefin by oligomerizing ethylene using a transition metal containing catalyst, reacting the &agr;-olefins formed with aluminum and hydrogen to form higher trialkylaluminum compounds. These may optionally be oxidized, as with oxygen, to form higher trialkoxyaluminum compound, which in turn may be hydrolyzed to &agr;-alcohols. Higher trialkylaluminum compounds and &agr;-alcohols are useful as chemical intermediates.

Abstract: A method for forming carboxylate-alumoxane nanoparticles comprises subjecting a mixture comprising boehmite and carboxylic acid to mechanical shear. The method can be carried out at a temperature above ambient and preferably a temperature greater than 80° C., and can be carried out in the absence of a liquid phase.

Abstract: Provided are an aluminium-oxy compound obtained through reaction of an organoaluminium compound with water, which is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents and in which the amount of the organoaluminium compound remaining is at most 10% by weight; a carrier comprising the aluminium-oxy compound and an inorganic compound; and a catalyst component for olefin polymerization comprising the carrier and a transition metal compound. The catalyst component for olefin polymer production comprises the aluminium-oxy compound and gives polyolefins with good polymer morphology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkali metal tetraalkylaluminates, in particular potassium tetraethylaluminate, and also to the use of such an aluminate complex in aluminum deposition by electroplating-electrolysis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing compounds of general formula (A) by reacting an alkali metal hydride with a compound (B) during which the reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst that contains boron, whereby: M represents Li, Na, K, Rb or Cs; E represents B or Al, and; X1, X2, X3, independent of one another, represent a secondary or tertiary alkyl group, which is comprised of 2 to 10 atoms, or represent a phenyl group which itself can be alkyl-substituted or they represent an alkoxy group, and the catalyst, which contains boron, or the conversion product thereof with MH is capable of acting as a hydride transfer agent.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the continuous production of organometallic compounds from a metal precursor and an alkylating agent. The reactants are delivered separately to a reaction centre (26) in a distillation column (2) wherein the reaction is maintained at a predetermined temperature to allow collection of the vaporised organometallic compound from the top of the column and removal of the waste products from the bottom of the column.

Abstract: Organometallic compounds, as exemplified by trimethylaluminum, can be purified by recrystallization from a solvent by cooling. The organometallic compound is first dissolved in a solvent forming a solution and the purified organometallic compound is then recrystallized, under cooling conditions, from the solvent.

Abstract: The (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium are novel weakly coordinating anions which are highly fluorinated. (Polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of one such type contain at least one ring substituent other than fluorine. These (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium have greater solubility in organic solvents, or have a coordinative ability essentially equal to or less than that of the corresponding (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanion of aluminum, gallium, or indium in which the substituent is replaced by fluorine. Another type of new (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanion of aluminum, gallium, and indium have 1-3 perfluorinated fused ring groups and 2-0 perfluorophenyl groups.

Abstract: Aluminoxanes are used as activators for the gas, solution or slurry phase polymerization of olefins in the presence of single site catalysts. Aluminoxanes contain residual aluminum alkyls which may poison the catalysts. The residual aluminum alkyls may be bound an/or removed from the aluminoxanes by treatment with carbohydrates such as cellulose, starch or sugar.

Abstract: A catalyst activator particularly adapted for use in the activation of metal complexes of metals of Group 3-10 for polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers, especially olefins, comprising: a compound corresponding to the formula: ArfzAl2Q16-z where; Q1 independently each occurrence is selected from C1-20 alkyl; Arf is a fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbyl moiety of from 6 to 30 carbon atoms; z is a number greater than 0 and less than 6, and the moiety: ArfzAl2Q16-z is an adduct of tri(fluoroarylaluminum) with from a sub-stoichiometric to a super-stoichiometric amount of a trialkylaluminum having from 1 to 20 carbons in each alkyl group.

Abstract: The (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium are novel weakly coordinating anions which are are highly fluorinated. (Polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of one such type contain at least one ring substituent other than fluorine. These (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium have greater solubility in organic solvents, or have a coordinative ability essentially equal to or less than that of the corresponding (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanion of aluminum, gallium, or indium in which the substituent is replaced by fluorine. Another type of new (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanion of aluminum, gallium, and indium have 1-3 perfluorinated fused ring groups and 2-0 perfluorophenyl groups.

Abstract: A compound useful as a catalyst or as a cocatalyst in combination with a Group 3-10 metal for addition polymerizations corresponding to the formula: [M′Q12L′I′]+(Arf3MQ2)— wherein: M′ is aluminum, gallium, or indium.

Abstract: A trityl perfluorophenyl alumninate such as tris(2,2′,2″-nonafluorobiphenyl)-fluoroaluminate (PBA⊖) and its role as a cocatalyst in metallocene-mediated olefin polymerization is disclosed. Gallium and indium analogs are also disclosed, as are analogs with different anyl groups or different numbers of flourine atoms thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable trimer isopropoxyalane of composition H5Al3(OiPr)4, wherein iPr is a (CH3)2CH radical. The invention also relates to a method for producing stable trimer isopropoxyalane, wherein AlH3 is reacted with Al(OiPr)3 or isopropanol in a molar ratio of 5:4 or 3:4 in a solvent or solvent mixture. The stable trimer isopropoxyalane is particularly suitable for use as a reducing agent in organic and inorganic synthesis, as a source for aluminium or aluminium oxide in the electronics or ceramics industry or to produce pigments.

Abstract: The monoether adduct of a tri(fluoroaryl)aluminum compound is prepared by an exchange reaction between a trihydrocarbylaluminum compound and a tri(fluororaryl)borane compound in a hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a C.sub.1-6 aliphatic ether in an amount from 0.9 to 1.0 moles per mole of aluminum.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multifunctional organic alkali metal initiator for the preparation of various kinds of star polymers by anionic polymerization, a process for making the initiator, a process using said initiator for making star polymers and the polymers obtained. The initiator can be represented by the formula: M.sub.a (RMe).sub.b, wherein M is selected from Sn, Ti, Al, Si and/or B; R is a hydrocarbyl group containing 8-100 carbon atoms, a=1-3, b=2.5-6.5, Me is an alkali metal which may be selected from Na and Li. The initiator was synthesized by reacting an organic alkali metal with a conjugated diene and/or a mono-olefin monomer, and then adding hetero-atom containing halide. The star polymer obtained has a radial molecular structure consisting of several macromolecular chain arms radiating from the initiator core, and its molecular weight distribution expressed by GPC presents a uniform singlet.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for the preparation of polyolefins from one or more olefinic monomers comprising combining said olefins under olefin polymerization conditions with an organometallic catalyst compound that is activated for olefin polymerization by reaction with at least one Lewis acid aluminum compound of the formula R.sub.n Al(ArHal).sub.3-n, where "ArHal" is a halogenated aryl group, n=1 or 2, and R is a monoanionic group other than a halogenated aryl group. The invention also relates to a polymer produced using the process and to the polymer itself.

Abstract: Salts of (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions of aluminum, gallium, and indium are described. The (polyfluoroaryl)fluoroanions have the formula [ER'R"R'"F].sup..crclbar. wherein E is aluminum, gallium, or indium, wherein F is fluorine, and wherein R', R", and R'" is each a fluorinated phenyl, fluorinated biphenyl, or fluorinated polycyclic group.

Abstract: Processes are provided that produce organo-aluminoxane compositions. Said processes comprise: desiccating a first mixture, where said first mixture comprises organo-aluminoxane molecules intermixed with a solvent, to produce a first composition, where said first composition comprises organo-aluminoxane molecules; mixing said first composition with a solvent to produce a second mixture, where said second mixture comprises organo-aluminoxane molecules and said solvent; contacting said second mixture with a insolublization agent to produce said organo-aluminoxane compositions. A polymerization process using a catalyst that comprises an organo-aluminoxane composition is also provided.

Abstract: Novel magnesium dialkylaluminum alkoxide derivative represented by Mg[(.mu.--OR').sub.2 AlR.sub.2 ].sub.2 wherein R and R' are each a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group and R is not the same as R', preferably magnesium dimethylaluminum isopropoxide, is easily prepared by reacting a trialkylaluminum with an alcohol or an aluminum trialkoxide to obtain a dialkylaluminum alkoxide; reacting the dialkylaluminium alkoxide with an alkali metal alkoxide to obtain an alkali metal dialkylaluminum alkoxide; and reacting the alkali metal dialkylaluminum alkoxide with a magnesium halide. The alkoxide derivative of the present invention can be vaporized at a low temperature, below 70.degree. C. and, therefore, effectively employed in the CVD process of a magnesium aluminate film.

Abstract: A catalytically active aluminoxane can be synthesized from a precursor formed by the combination of at least one trialkylaluminum compound and at least one organoaluminum compound containing a carbon-oxygen bond therein, such as an alkoxy group-containing organoaluminum compound of the formula (CH.sub.3).sub.2 Al--O--R, where R is alkyl.

Abstract: A process is described which comprises heating a methylalumoxane solution in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent at a temperature of at least 35.degree. C. for at least 0.5 hour in an inert, dry atmosphere such that the resulting heat-treated composition provides, in a supported metallocene catalyst produced using the heat-treated composition, increased activity as compared to the same supported metallocene catalyst produced in the same way except for using a portion of the methylalumoxane solution that has not been heat-treated. Before the heating the methylalumoxane of the solution contains from about 5 to about 35 mole percent unreacted trimethylaluminum, and was formed by partial hydrolysis of trimethylaluminum with free water in an organic solvent.

Abstract: The reaction between an alkylaluminum compound such as trimethylaluminum and carbon dioxide or an organic carbonyl reagent such as benzoic acid or benzophenone is facilitated and accelerated by contacting these reactants in the presence of an inert organic solvent/diluent and a catalytic quantity of water. The process is preferably conducted using continuous feeds of the components to the reaction zone. The proportions of (I) and (ii) fed to the reactor are maintained such that there are about 1.4 to about 2.2 moles of alkylaluminum per mole of oxygen atoms as CO.sub.2 or the organic carbonyl reagent, and the weight ratio of aluminum alkyl to the solvent/diluent is preferably in the range ca. 20:80 to ca. 60:40. Polyalkylaluminoxanes formed in the process can have better solubility in paraffinic or cycloparaffinic hydrocarbons, and also greater storage stability.

Abstract: The alpha-olefin content of mixed hydrocarbon streams is selectively utilized to produce trialkylaluminum compounds in which the alkyl groups are linear primary alkyl groups. This selective utilization is accomplished by use of a specific, highly selective low residence-time, low isomerization catalytic displacement reaction. In addition, when alpha-olefins are the desired end product, a second low residence-time catalytic displacement reaction is utilized whereby high purity alpha olefins are produced.

Abstract: A trityl perfluorophenyl alumninate such as tris(2,2',2"-nonafluorobiphenyl) fluoroaluminate (PBA.sup.-) and its role as a cocatalyst in metallocene-mediated olefin polymerization is disclosed.