Hybrid cubic/hexagonal diamondoids

Details Hybrid cubic/hexagonal diamondoids Hybrid cubic/hexagonal diamondoids

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Wood, Elizabeth D (Department: 1793)

Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds

Alicyclic compound synthesis

Adamantane or derivative

C585S016000, C585S021000, C585S800000, C585S802000, C585S803000, C117S068000, C117S069000, C117S070000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07402716

ABSTRACT:
Novel compounds having a hybrid cubic/hexagonal diamond crystal structure are disclosed. Each of the four compounds have the stoichiometric formula C26H32and a molecular weight of 344. The four compounds are contemplated to have a utility in diamond film nucleation.

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