Fullerenes

A polyhedral CARBON structure composed of around 60-80 carbon atoms in pentagon and hexagon configuration. They are named after Buckminster Fuller because of structural resemblance to geodesic domes. Fullerenes can be made in high temperature such as arc discharge in an inert atmosphere.

Also Known As:

Buckminsterfullerenes; Buckminsterfullerene; Buckyball; Fullerene; Buckyballs

Inorganic Chemicals: 9
- Elements: 18681
  - Carbon: 10227
    - Fullerenes: 432
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      - Nanospheres: 846
        Fullerenes: 432

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