| abstract |
Elastomeric interpolymers comprising at least two, or more, cyclic olefin monomers that are prepared by ring opening metathesis polymerization, and that are characterized by having no crystallinity, a glass transition temperature (T g ) of less than −80° C., and a number average molecular weight (M n ) of at least 40 kg/mole, and functionalized products thereof. n A ring opening metathesis polymerization process for producing the elastomeric interpolymers having no crystallinity. n Uses of the elastomeric interpolymers in applications such as rubber compounds, tires, and the like. n Cores of golf balls that are prepared by using metathesis polymerization produced elastomeric interpolymers having 0 to about 30% crystallinity. |