Acetylenic carbon allotrope
OwnerRichard J. Lagowinventor
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Abstract
A fourth allotrope of carbon, an acetylenic carbon allotrope, is described. The acetylenic carbon allotropes of the present invention are more soluble than the other known carbon allotropes in many common organic solvents and possesses other desirable characteristics, e.g. high electron density, ability to burn cleanly, and electrical conductive properties. Many uses for this fourth allotrope are described herein.
Claims28
A stable carbon compound, comprising:
- substantially --C.tbd.C-- repeat units in a carbon chain which is endcapped and having a total number of carbon atoms which is greater than thirty-two not including the end capping groups.
An enriched composition, comprising:
- an acetylenic carbon allotrope having greater than thirty-two carbon atoms bound to each other via alternating single and triple bonds in an enriched form.
A stable endcapped acetylenic carbon allotrope, comprising:
- greater than thirty two carbon atoms arranged between two capping end groups forming a stable endcapped acetylenic carbon allotrope.
An essentially fullerene-free acetylenic carbon allotrope, comprising:
- greater than thirty-two carbon atoms bound to each other via alternating single and triple bonds forming an acetylenic carbon allotrope, said allotrope being essentially free of fullerene.
A soluble carbon allotrope, comprising:
- greater than thirty-two linearly arranged carbon atoms forming a soluble carbon allotrope which is soluble in solvents which differ from toluene and molten metals.
An acetylenic carbon allotrope, comprising:
- greater than thirty-two linearly arranged carbon atoms having a thermal stability such that the allotrope does not crosslink at temperatures below 130.degree. C.
A purified acetylenic carbon allotrope, comprising:
- greater than thirty-two linearly arranged carbon atoms forming a pure acetylenic carbon allotrope.
A stable endcapped acetylenic carbon allotrope, comprising:
- greater than thirty-two carbon atoms linearly arranged between two end groups forming a stable endcapped acetylenic carbon allotrope, provided that at least one of the end groups is not a triethyl silyl protecting group.
A composition of an acetylenic carbon allotrope, comprising:
- an acetylenic carbon allotrope in an amount of at least 0.5 grams.
A solution of an carbon allotrope, comprising:
- a carbon allotrope dissolved in a solvent, provided that the solvent is not toluene or a molten metal.
A solution of an carbon allotrope, comprising:
- a carbon allotrope dissolved in a solvent, wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of tetrahydrofuran, chloroform, deuterochloroform, acetonitrile, acetone, and deuteroacetone.
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