Silica Catalysts R&D Mission

• Innovate and develop differentiated and unique silica catalysts and supports.
• Provide insightful technical support to meet customers needs.
• Support manufacturing in assuring continuous quality improvement.

Silica Catalysts R&D Resources:

• Research Lab
  Bench scale synthesis of Catalysts (Chromium, Ziegler-Natta, and Metallocene)
  
  Analytical Characterization Capability
  
  SEM, Image analysis, spectroscopy, surface analyses
  
  Olefin Polymerization Reactors (3)
  
  Polymer Evaluation Capability, Rheometrics Dynamic Stress Rheometer (SR-5000)
  
  
• Development Lab
  Microspherical Silica Gel Pilot Plant (20/lbs/hr)
  
  0.5 and 2.5 cu. Ft. Reactors for Catalyst Synthesis