Journal of Applied Crystallography

Volume 28, Part 1 (February 1995)

research papers

 

Time-Resolved X-ray Diffraction Study of the Staging Phase Transition in CuCl₂-Intercalated Graphite

K. F. van Malssen, P. Capková, H. Schenk and H. P. Boehm

Abstract: The staging phase transitions during deintercalation of CuCl₂-intercalated graphite have been studied using real-time X-ray powder diffraction. The evolution of the diffraction pattern observed during the deintercalation revealed gradual changes in phase composition. A detailed profile analysis enabled a quantitative phase analysis and visualized the phase composition at any time during the reaction. Conclusions concerning the mechanism and kinetics of deintercalation are compared with theoretical results.

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