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Electrochemistry of intercalation compounds of graphite

Conference · · Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5868947
As a semimetal, graphite can be either anodically oxidized or cathodically reduced to form crystalline intercalation compounds. Such materials are characterized by a delocalized charge on the benzenoid framework, corresponding counter-charge on ions intercalated from the electrolyte salt, with these inserted ions screened from one another by co-intercalated solvent molecules. These intercalation compounds of graphite are formally analogous to (radical) ions of aromatic hydrocarbons. The graphite compound most frequently used in batteries is poly (carbon monofluoride), which is a non-conducting covalent compound of graphite and fluorine.
Research Organization:
Exxon Corporate Research-Science Laboratories, Linden, NJ
OSTI ID:
5868947
Report Number(s):
CONF-8308116-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Proc. - Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 84-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English