title: Synthesis of face-centred cubic Cs3C60 in THF.
abstract: A solution chemistry synthetic route yields Cs(3)C(60) with a face-centred cubic structure. The described method uses well-established Schlenk techniques and THF as a solvent. The controlled addition of an organo-metallic salt reducing agent prevents the formation of C(60)(4-) salts. The final product can be precipitated from the solution using hexane as an anti-solvent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Crown Street, Liverpool L69 7ZD, UK. m.j.rosseinsky@liverpool.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Alec G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: McLennan
authors.forename: Alexey Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Ganin
authors.forename: Yasuhiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Takabayashi
authors.forename: Ross H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Colman
authors.forename: Ruth H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Zadik
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rosseinsky
authors.forename: Kosmas
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Prassides