title: Production of metallo-carbohedrenes in the solid state.
abstract: Macroscopic quantities of the metallo-carbohedrenes TI(8)C(12) and V(8)C(12) have been synthesized with an arc discharge technique. Mass spectroscopy of raw soot samples generated in both an alternating and direct current arc between two metal-graphite powder composite electrodes establishes that the titanium and vanadium analogs of the metallo-carbohedrenes have been produced. An estimated yield of approximately 1 percent is obtained, and significantly, the products are stable in air.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Cartier
authors.forename: Z Y
authors.initials: ZY
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Walder
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Sleppy
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Castleman