Reaction of 2,2-bipyridine with layered MnPS3 gives a new intercalatio
n compound with a formula, Mn-0.86 PS3(bipy)(0.56). X-ray powder diffr
action experiment indicates that a complete intercalation and well cry
stallized product has been achieved. Ferromagnetism of the intercalate
has been confirmed by SQUID experiment with T-c at 40 K.