Nature of the anomalous dispersion of particles in fullerite-alkali-metal-halide composites

The occurrence of a solid-phase reaction between powders of the fullerite C₆₀ and potassium halides under the conditions of mechanical grinding is established. The electrostatic potential and surface-active properties of C₆₀ molecules are considered as causes of the anomalously high degree of dispersion of the particles within a composite. Pis’ma Zh. Tekh. Fiz. 25, 45–49 (April 26, 1999)