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Metallocene catalyst containing bulky organic group

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OSTI ID:870353
An ionic metallocene catalyst for olefin polymerization which comprises: (1) a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand, a Group IVB transition metal, and alkyl, aryl, or hydride substituents, as a cation, and (2) a weakly coordinating anion comprising boron substituted with halogenated, such as tetra fluoro, aryl substituents preferably containing silylalkyl substitution, such as para-silyl t-butyldimethyl.
Research Organization:
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-86ER13511
Assignee:
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL)
Patent Number(s):
5,502,017
Application Number:
08/209,669
OSTI ID:
870353
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English