Constrained geometry addition polymerization catalysts, processes for their preparation, precursors therefor, methods of use, and novel polymers formed therewith

摘要

Hafnium or zirconium coordination complexes comprise a cyclopentadienyl or substituted cyclopentadienyl group forming part of a ring structure in which the metal is both bonded to an adjacent amidosilane moiety and held in association with the (substituted) cyclopentadienyl moiety. These complexes form addition polymerization catalysts with activating cocatalysts such as Lewis acids, ammonium salts, oxidizing agents and, especially, aluminum compounds, particularly aluminum trialkyls. Novel polymers, including ElPE resins and pseudo-random copolymers, can be obtained using the catalysts.