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Zirconium and hafnium-catalyzed polymerization of methylenecyclopropane

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OSTI ID:870232
A polymer having a repeating unit of ##STR1## and a method for preparing it through Zr-catalyzed polymerization of methylenecyclopropane is disclosed.
Research Organization:
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-86ER13511;
Assignee:
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Patent Number(s):
5,480,952
Application Number:
08/399,390
OSTI ID:
870232
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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