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The effect of hydrogen on the Ziegler-Natta polymerization of 4-methyl-1-pentene

Authors :
E.M.J. Pijpers
B.C. Roest
Source :
European Polymer Journal. 8:1151-1158
Publication Year :
1972
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1972.

Abstract

The rate at which 4-methyl-1-pentene polymerizes in the presence of the catalyst system γ-TiCl3/AlEt2Cl is greatly enhanced by hydrogen. In bulk experiments under nitrogen, the catalyst loses its activity via a first-order reaction; in a hydrogen atmosphere, a second-order decline is observed. A mechanism is proposed.

Details

ISSN :
00143057
Volume :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
European Polymer Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........4d47d87ecf951029e8f92584dbe40835
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-3057(72)90040-7