Al Metal Oxide Initiation 1. Molybdenum oxideStandard Oil of Indiana. Chromic oxidePhillips Petroleum. Used for polymerization of polyethylene. No branches due to cyclic hydrogen atom transfer.
More linear molecules can get closer together.
Pioneering work by Carothers at Du Pont in 1929-30. Commercial production in 1940 by Du Pont. Nomenclature of Nylons 1. Direct reaction of a diacid and a diol. Ester interchange of a diester and a diol.