1. A liquid-phase catalytic process used for polymerizing linear olefins (alkenes) such as ethylene into linear thermoplastic polymers such as high density polyethylene. It uses a Phillips catalyst, which is based on a chromium (VI) oxide on silica. Compare ziegler-natta catalyst.
2. A fractional crystallization process used for freeze-concentrating beer and fruit juices.
3. A two-stage process used for the dehydrogenation of butane to form butadiene.