The role of AsF5 in modifying the electrical properties of polyacetylene, (CH) x

Authors:
  • TCThomas C. Clarke
    Thomas C. Clarke
  • RGRoy H. Geiss
    Roy H. Geiss
  • WGWilliam D. Gill
    William D. Gill
  • PGPaul M. Grant
    Paul M. Grant
  • JMJohn W. Macklin
    John W. Macklin
  • HMHans Morawitz
    Hans Morawitz
  • JRJohn F. Rabolt
    John F. Rabolt
  • DSDale Sayers
    Dale Sayers
  • GSG. Bryan Street
    G. Bryan Street
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Abstract
In contrast to previous results we present evidence that AsF5 reacts with polyacetylene to oxidize the (CH)x chains, in analogy with other acceptors, and to form AsF6 – anions, which intercalate between the polyolefinic cation chains.