Binary graphite intercalation compounds

• Published in: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids Vol. 50; no. 10; pp. 987 - 996
• Main Authors: Charlier, A, Charlier, M.F, Fristot, D
• Format: Book Review Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 1989; Elsevier
• Subjects: acceptor; alkali metals; band theory; Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties; donor; electron affinity; Electron density of states and band structure of crystalline solids; Electron states; electronic properties; Exact sciences and technology; Graphite; halogens; intercalation compounds; ionization potential; physical properties; Physics; staging; structure; symmetry; synthesis; synthesis; physical properties; electronic properties; acceptor; ionization potential; alkali metals; structure; band theory; halogens; donor; symmetry; Graphite; intercalation compounds; staging; electron affinity; Band structure; Density of states; Electrical conductivity; Staging; Electron affinity; Brillouin zone; Theoretical study; Free enthalpy; Alkali metal; Intercalation compound; Symmetry group; Synthesis; Isobar; Fermi level; Halogen; Ionization potential; Donor center
• ISSN: 0022-3697; 1879-2553
• DOI: 10.1016/0022-3697(89)90498-8

Stage one binary graphite intercalation compounds obtained by a two bulb tube method of synthesis are called semi-metals or synthetic metals. Their structural and physical properties are described. Band theory models are proposed and criticized.