Deformation-induced changes in the structure of fullerites [C.sub.60/70] during their mechanical activation

Structural changes occurring during the mechanical activation of fullerites [C.sub.60/70] have been investigated using X-ray diffraction, IR and UV spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The complete destruction modes of fullerite have been determined (3.5 h at the intensity of the mill of 4.3 W/g and 28 h at 2.2 W/g). The destruction of the crystal structure of fullerites is accompanied by the destruction of fullerene molecules. The residual solvent, which enters into the composition of [C.sub.60/70], is retained during the entire time of mechanical activation. In this case, the low-frequency shift of absorption bands of toluene (729 → 725[cm.sup.-1]), which is caused by the deformation of the solvent molecule in the composition of crystal solvates, has been observed. It has been shown that the deformation stability of graphite is substantially lower than in the case of fullerite.