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Title: Catalytic process for the polymerization of acetylene

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5398473

A process is described for the polymerization of 1-alkynes comprising contacting the alkynes at a temperature and pressure between about - 70/sup 0/C to about 150/sup 0/C and between about 0.10 to 0.90 atmospheres, respectively, with a catalyst system comprising: (a) at least one transition metal complex of at least one binucleating ligand, which attaches to at least one nucleus containing at least one transition metal element of Groups 1b through 7b and Group 8 of the Periodic Table of Elements, and (b) an organometallic compound containing at least one element of Group 1a, Group 2a, or Group 3a of the Periodic Table of Elements.

Assignee:
Standard Oil Co., Cleveland, OH
Patent Number(s):
US 4603185
OSTI ID:
5398473
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 27 Dec 1983
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English