Possible new route for the production of C60 by ultrasound.
The production of C60 by ultrasonic irradiation of liquid benzene has been studied. After irradiating 150 ml of liquid benzene for 1 h (600 W, 20 kHz), approximately 1 microgram of C60 is produced.
Katoh
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National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan. rkatoh@home.nimc.go.jp
Yanase
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Yokoi
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Usuba
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Kakudate
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Y
Fujiwara
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