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Probing c60.

R F Curl, R E Smalley

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |November 18, 1988
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    Researchers discovered that buckminsterfullerene (C60) is a highly stable, spherical molecule, potentially resembling a hollow truncated icosahedron. This finding has significant implications for combustion science and astrophysics.

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    Area of Science:

    • Chemistry
    • Materials Science
    • Astrophysics

    Background:

    • Carbon clusters, including C60, are subjects of intense research due to their unique properties.
    • The laser vaporization of graphite has led to the discovery of stable carbon clusters.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review new experimental probes of C60 and related carbon cluster properties.
    • To explore the potential structure and stability of C60.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental investigation of carbon clusters formed by laser vaporization of graphite.
    • Analysis of the chemical and photophysical stability of C60.

    Main Results:

    • C60 exhibits preeminent stability, suggesting a hollow truncated icosahedron structure.

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  • This structure, if confirmed, would be the first spherical aromatic molecule.
  • C60 demonstrates extreme chemical and photophysical stability.

    • Conclusions:

    • The unique stability and structure of C60 have far-reaching implications.
    • Further research into C60 and related carbon clusters is warranted.
    • C60's properties may impact fields such as combustion science and astrophysics.