Fulereno: C60

Fullerene Science Module Authors: Professor John R. Bleeke and Dr. Regina F. Frey Department of Chemistry, Washington University St. Louis, MO 63130

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For comments or information about the module, please contact J. Bleeke at bleeke@wuchem.wustl.edu and R. Frey at gfrey@wuchem.wustl.edu

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Table of Contents

• Introduction to the Module
• The Discovery of C₆₀
• Fullerene Structure and Bonding
• Synthesis of Macroscopic Quantities of C₆₀
• Confirmation of the Structure of C₆₀
• Mechanism of C₆₀ Formation and Fragmentation
• Solid State Structure of C₆₀ and A₃ C₆₀
• Potential Applications/Future Directions
• Lessons
• References
• Reviews and Reflections
• Student References
• Activities and Problems with Answers

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Last revised November 2, 2001