Previous work has shown that BiCl3-intercalated graphite is relatively stab
le with low chemical reactivity and good stability under harsh environmenta
l conditions. The present work examines the thermal behaviour of the c axis
electrical resistivity of intercalate-rich and poor compounds and the Rama
n spectrum of an 'aged' sample which had been exposed to ambient conditions
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