Fullerenes Flashcards

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Fluids definition, yeah

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Different molecules of carbon in which carbon atoms are joined together to form large cages of different shapes
May contain thousands of carbon atoms, but not giant structures

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Fullerenes properties

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High, melting point
Strong covalent bonds

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Uses of fullerenes

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Nanotubes, reinforce tennis, rackets and golf clubs
Can be used to deliver drugs to the body, e.g. target cancer cells, specifically
Can be used as catalysts and lubricant

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