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Method for producing olefin polymer blends utilizing a chromium-zirconium dual catalyst system
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1990-05-29
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2010-05-29
Abstract
Abstract Olefinic polymer exhibiting high environmental stress crack resistance are produced by contacting the olefin charge stock in a single reactor with a compatible mix of two transition metal catalyst systems. One component of the catalyst system comprises chromium oxide supported on an aluminophosphate material. Hydrogen can be used as adjuvant for the hexavalent chromium component of the catalyst mixture. The second catalyst component consists essentially of a beta-stabilized tetrahydrocarbyl zirconium compound supported on inorganic support material. The catalysts can be premixed before use in the reactor, or can be added to the reactor separately. A suitable cocatalyst can be utilized.
Inventors
- 👤 Max P. McDaniel
- 👤 Paul D. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:55
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F10/00; C08F2410/00; C08F2410/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A process for polymerizing one or more ∝-olefins which comprises conducting polymerization of said olefins under particle-form suspension polymerization conditions in the presence of a dual catalyst system which includes at least two independently supported catalysts comprising: a first catalyst consisting essentially of chromium oxide supported on a solid aluminophosphate particulate support; and a beta-stabilized tetrahydrocarbyl zirconium compound supported on an inorganic particulate support material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A process for polymerizing one or more ∝-olefins which comprises conducting polymerization of said olefins under particle-form suspension polymerization conditions in the presence of a dual catalyst system which includes at least two independently supported catalysts comprising: a first catalyst consisting essentially of chromium oxide supported on a solid aluminophosphate particulate support; and a beta-stabilized tetrahydrocarbyl zirconium compound supported on an inorganic particulate support material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said organic zirconium compound has the formula Zr(R) 4 where "R" is a monovalent hydrocarbyl group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process as defined in claim 2 wherein ethylene is the olefin polymerized.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein ethylene and one or more ∝-olefins each containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms are copolymerized.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said ∝-olefins contain from about 4 to about 8 carbon atoms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said zirconium compound is tetrabenzyl zirconium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A process as defined in any one of claims 1-6 wherein said zirconium catalyst is made by: contacting, while stirring, alumina particles calcined at 500°-700° C. for 1-5 hours, under nitrogen, with a hydrocarbon solution of tetrabenzyl zirconium; then allowing the slurry to settle; and separating the supernatant liquid from the settled solid particles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process as defined in any one of claims 1-6 wherein said polymerization is carried out utilizing a cocatalyst selected from the group consisting of trialkylborane compounds and trialkylaluminum compounds.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process as defined in any one of claims 1-6 wherein the polymerization process is carried out utilizing hydrogen gas as an adjuvant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process as defined in claim 8 wherein the cocatalyst used is triethylborane.
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