A novel graphite-like material of composition BC3, and nitrogen–carbon graphites

Authors:
  • JKJohn Kouvetakis
    John Kouvetakis
  • RKRichard B. Kaner
    Richard B. Kaner
  • MSMargaret L. Sattler
    Margaret L. Sattler
  • NBNeil Bartlett
    Neil Bartlett

Abstract
Interaction of benzene with boron trichloride at 800 °C yields a graphite-like metallic solid of composition BC3, and chlorine–pyridine mixtures at 800 °C give a nitrogen–carbon also having a graphite-like structure.
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