Exfoliated graphite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004205",
  "term": "Exfoliated graphite",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A form of graphite produced by the rapid expansion of graphite intercalation compounds, typically through heating. This process causes the graphite layers to separate and buckle, resulting in a low-density, high-surface-area material. It finds applications in fire retardants, seals, and as a precursor for graphene production.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "graphite",
    "intercalation compounds"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 488 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exfoliated-graphite/"
}