Ziegler is known for his work involving free-radicals and what else?
Temperatures
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Many-membered rings
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In the 1950s, Ziegler's research focused on organometallic chemistry. In 1953, he discovered a new catalyst for the polymerization of ethylene. This catalyst, which was a combination of titanium and aluminum, is now known as Ziegler-Natta catalyst. The catalyst is used to produce high-density polyethylene, which is used in a wide variety of products, such as plastic bottles and food packaging.
Uncovering the Genius: Karl Ziegler's Impact on Chemistry
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