X-ray diffraction studies of graphite fluoride intercalation compounds
with Freon 11, Freon 113, n-hexane, n-butyl acetate, dimethylformamid
e, and lavender oil show that the major factors controlling stability
of these compounds are the dimensions and geometry of intercalant mole
cules. Our results demonstrate that stable stage 1 intercalation compo
unds with complex molecules can exist at room temperature.