Ternary intercalation compound of a graphite with an alkali metal fluoride and fluorine, a process for producing the same, and an electrically conductive material comprising the ternary intercalation compound

摘要

A novel ternary intercalation compound of a graphite with an alkali metal fluoride and fluorine, which is represented by the formula CxF(MF)y wherein M is an alkali metal is produced by reacting a graphite material with an alkali metal fluoride in an atmosphere of fluorine gas at a temperature of 0 DEG C. to 250 DEG C. for at least a period of time to effect a weight increase in the graphite. The ternary graphite intercalation compound thus obtained has not only an excellent stability to humidity or moisture but also a high electrical conductivity. The novel ternary graphite intercalation compound according to the present invention may be practically used as a novel electrically conductive material and a catalyst of organic reactions.