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Soluble silylated polyacetylene derivatives and their use as percursors to novel polyacetylene-type polymers

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OSTI ID:867106

Polymerization of acetylenic monomers is achieved by using a catalyst which is the reaction product of a tungsten compound and a reducing agent effective to reduce W(VI) to W(III and/or IV), e.g., WCl.sub.6.(organo-Li, organo-Mg or polysilane). The resultant silylated polymers are of heretofore unachievable high molecular weight and can be used as precursors to a wide variety of new acetylenic polymers by application of substitution reactions.

Research Organization:
AT & T CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4866147
OSTI ID:
867106
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English