Production of metallo-carbohedrenes in the solid state

Journal Article · Fri Apr 09 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.260.5105.195· OSTI ID:6486583

Cartier, S F; Chen, Z Y; Walder, G J; Sleppy, C R; Castleman, Jr, A W ^[1]

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1. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park (United States)

Macroscopic quantities of the metallo-carbohedrenes Ti[sub 8]C[sub 12] and V[sub 8]C[sub 12] have been synthesized with an arc discharge technique. Mass spectroscopy of raw soot samples generated in both an alternating and direct current arc between two metal-graphite powder composite electrodes establishes that the titanium and vanadium analogs of the metallo-carbohedrenes have been produced. An estimated yield of [approximately]1 percent is obtained, and significantly, the products are stable in air. 11 refs., 3 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: FG02-88ER60648; FG02-92ER14258
• OSTI ID: 6486583
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 260:5105; ISSN SCIEAS; ISSN 0036-8075
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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