Graphene and fullerenes (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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What is graphene?
What is graphene?
A single layer of carbon atoms from graphite
How thick is graphene?
How thick is graphene?
One atom thick
Graphene bonding
Graphene bonding
Each carbon connects to 3 neighbouring carbon atoms
Graphene structure pattern
Graphene structure pattern
Hexagonal pattern
Graphene and electricity
Graphene and electricity
Conducts electricity extremely well
Graphene strength property
Graphene strength property
Incredibly strong despite being one atom thick
What are fullerenes?
What are fullerenes?
Hollow, cage-like carbon structures
Buckminsterfullerene formula
Buckminsterfullerene formula
What are carbon nanotubes?
What are carbon nanotubes?
Long cylindrical fullerenes (like rolled graphene)
Carbon nanotube tensile strength
Carbon nanotube tensile strength
Incredibly strong, hard to break when pulled
Carbon nanotube conductivity
Carbon nanotube conductivity
Conduct electricity and heat very well
Fullerene medical use
Fullerene medical use
Carry drugs inside the body
Carbon nanotube material use
Carbon nanotube material use
Strengthen materials like tennis rackets