Y zeolites with different aluminium contents obtained by dealumination
with ammonium hexafluorosilicate were evaluated as supports for bis(c
yclopentadienyl)-zirconium dichloride catalysts. The activities of the
supported and homogeneous systems were compared for ethylene polymeri
zation. The most active heterogeneous catalyst was the one supported o
n the zeolite with the higher Si/Al ratio and external area.