ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
82.30
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Reaction studies of carbon clustersC n in the rangen=8−37, produced by laser vaporisation in a supersonic nozzle, have been investigated using time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Clear differences in reaction products formed on hydrogenation are detected which show that even and odd clusters behave quite differently and furthermore thatat least two different types of even cluster appear to exist. The reactivity patterns for clusters C n withn=16, 18 and 22 are in a different class from those withn=20, 24, 26 ..., a behaviour consistent with the existence of closed cage fullerene structures for even clusters with 20 or more carbon atoms (other thann=22).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01443738
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