Production of metallo-carbohedrenes in the solid state.

Cartier, S F; Chen, Z Y; Walder, G J; Sleppy, C R; Castleman, A W · Science · 1993

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Macroscopic quantities of the metallo-carbohedrenes TI(8)C(12) and V(8)C(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.