Intercalation of ferrocene into Cd₂P₂S₆(CoCp₂)_0.8

We report the intercalation of ferrocene into Cd₂P₂S₆(CoCp₂)_0.8. The Cd₂P₂S₆ was first intercalated with cobaltocene, and then this intercalated material was reacted with ferrocene. Mass spectroscopy provides direct evidence for the presence of ferrocene in the Cd₂P₂S₆ host lattice. ESR measurements suggest that after the insertion of ferrocene into Cd₂P₂S₆(CoCp₂)_0.8, the concentration of neutral cobaltocene within Cd₂P₂S₆ is significantly reduced. X-ray diffraction and chemical analysis provide additional characterization.