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*Polymer of ethylene
*Polymer of ethylene, an alkene. Alkenes can be produced by cracking larger alkanes to produce an alkane and alkene.
*Ethylene can be extracted from [[Fischer-Tropsch]] Synthesis
*Ethylene can be extracted from [[Fischer-Tropsch]] Synthesis
*Ethylene is polymerized using Ziegler-Natta catalysts or Philips catalysts
*Ethylene is polymerized using Ziegler-Natta catalysts or Philips catalysts

Revision as of 05:34, 9 April 2020

  • Polymer of ethylene, an alkene. Alkenes can be produced by cracking larger alkanes to produce an alkane and alkene.
  • Ethylene can be extracted from Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
  • Ethylene is polymerized using Ziegler-Natta catalysts or Philips catalysts