Preparation, structure and reduction of some graphite intercalation compounds

Abstract The structural features of several Fluorine-Graphite Intercalation Compounds (C x F) and Vanadium fluoride-Graphite Intercalation Compound (C x VF 6 ) have been determined by X-ray and electron diffraction measurements. The reduction of these compounds has been carried out in propylene carbonate by the carbon paste electrode technique. The results are compared with those obtained with graphite fluorides; they are interpreted in relation to the structure, composition, and preparation mode of the different samples.