The elastic interaction between the intercalants in graphite — A two-dimensional model

The anisotropic nature of the elastic interaction between the intercalants in graphite is discussed theoretically based on a two-dimensional model It is shown that the intercalant—intercalant interaction in the c-axis direction is also attractive when the x-z component in the force dipole tensor is taken into account. The elastic interaction between the sheet-like domains of the intercalants is also discussed.