buckminsterfullerene

Buckminsterfullerene is a spherical shaped allotrope of carbon discovered in 1985.

Chemical Formula: C₆₀

Layman's explanation: Three professors are credited with the discovery of fullerenes, a family of symmetrical carbon-cage molecules. Buckyball is the the most abundant and well-known carbon-cage molecule consisting of 60 carbon atoms. This huge molecule is being studied by many scientists for its ability to serve as a conductor, insulator, semiconductor, and superconductor.

Keywords: caged molecule, buckminsterfullerene, fullerene, buckyball, nanotubes, superconducter

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