The lattice parameter a of fullerite C 60 intercalated with N 2 molecules is investigated in the temperature interval 6-295 K by x-ray diffraction. It is found that the interstitial molecular N 2 has a considerable effect on both the temperatures, T c of the orientational phase transition and T g of the orientational glass formation. Hysteresis of a(T) has been detected in the T c and T g regions, besides, the abrupt change in the volume over the region defining T c . Complete intercalation of C 60 with N 2 molecules results in a 0.2% increase in the lattice parameter, which persists over the whole temperature range. Evidence is also obtained that the interstitial guest molecular N 2 induces a slight deformation of the cubic symmetry of the host C 60 lattice.
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