skip to main content
OSTI.GOV title logo U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Title: Acetylenic carbon allotrope

Patent ·
OSTI ID:872669
 [1]
  1. 6204 Shadow Mountain Dr., Austin, TX 78731

A fourth allotrope of carbon, an acetylenic carbon allotrope, is described. The acetylenic carbon allotropes of the present invention are more soluble than the other known carbon allotropes in many common organic solvents and possesses other desirable characteristics, e.g. high electron density, ability to burn cleanly, and electrical conductive properties. Many uses for this fourth allotrope are described herein.

Research Organization:
University of Texas
DOE Contract Number:
FG05-91ER12119
Assignee:
Lagow, Richard J. (6204 Shadow Mountain Dr., Austin, TX 78731)
Patent Number(s):
US 5985446
OSTI ID:
872669
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English