Ziegler-Natta catalyst

English

Etymology

Named after Karl Ziegler and Giulio Natta.

Noun

Ziegler-Natta catalyst (plural Ziegler-Natta catalysts)

  1. (chemistry) A kind of catalyst used in the synthesis of polymers of 1-alkenes (alpha-olefins).
    Synonym: Ziegler catalyst
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