Researchers:
Lithium Corporation INVITES Y0U TOEXPL0RE THE POSSIBILITIES OF LITHIUM COMPOUNDS AS
POLYMERIZATION CATALYSTS L i t h i f i m metal, l i t h t t f j ç t r ^ r f ^ lithium/
~Uiik i υ re, φ rbo η atertcrcite a nother
hydroxide and lithium carbonate are
example, is a preferred catalyst for
the basis for betth experimental and
the esterification of tall oils. Again,
commercial studies as polymerization
lithium hydroxide has been found to
catalysts in the manufacture of certain
be a superior catalyst for the manu
plastics, polymers and resins. The poly-
facture of alkyd resins. And work has
merization reactions may be " a d d i t i o n "
been done with lithium hydride for
or "condensation" processes. - '
ester interchange reactions.
This new research tool· has tremendous
In case you have a catalyst problem in
potential. The use of lithium metal as
mind requiring the use^ of highly re
a catalyst for the polymerization of
active lithium, .our PR&0 department is
diolefins has been known for many
making available information on this
years. By contrast, lithium metal disper-
new and highly valuable research tool.
sions were only recently used to poly-
Describe your application or request
merize isoprene to a "natural" rubber.
general information.
L — tn&nda- ahead in induoaiiai appUcatiotti. IM. lithium
CLITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2525 RAND TOWER, MINNEAPOLIS 2, M I N N .
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