Fullerene-C60

What is Fullerene-C60?

Fullerene-C60 is a hollow carbon molecule made of 60 carbon atoms arranged in interlocking hexagons and pentagons, forming a structure that looks like a soccer ball. Also called a buckyball or buckminsterfullerene, it is geometrically a truncated icosahedron built from 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons. C60 molecules are highly symmetric and crystallize into a face-centered cubic structure on substrates such as silicon and GaAs. As the most well-known member of the fullerene family, C60 is described in more detail in our dedicated guide to C60 fullerenes.

Structure and Discovery

The discovery of Fullerene-C60 marked a turning point in the understanding of carbon, showing that the most stable form of a large carbon cluster is a closed cage or nanotube rather than a flat sheet. This insight reshaped how scientists view graphene sheets on a small scale and extended to other sheet-forming materials such as boron nitride, which can also form nanotubes. The molecule's elegant symmetry has inspired work across chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and even the visual arts, reflecting why fullerenes are a growing market.

Properties of Fullerene-C60

• Highly symmetric, soccer-ball-shaped cage of 60 carbon atoms
• Powerful antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activity
• Strong electron-accepting behavior for organic electronics
• High thermal and chemical stability
• Crystallizes into a face-centered cubic structure
• Functionalizable for tailored solubility and reactivity

Applications of Fullerene-C60

Fullerene-C60 supports a wide range of fullerene applications across science and industry. In electronics and energy, it acts as an electron acceptor in organic photovoltaics, solar cells, and superconductors. As a strong antioxidant, C60 is widely studied in fullerene-based biomedicine, including drug delivery and antioxidant research. It is also used in high-performance coatings and lubricants, and closed fullerene structures combined with metal sulfides such as tungsten and molybdenum show excellent solid-lubricant properties.

Fullerene-C60 Price and Market

The global fullerene market continues to grow steadily, driven by demand from organic electronics, energy, and biomedical research. Fullerene-C60 price varies depending on purity, quantity, and functionalization, from research-scale grams to larger industrial orders. As a trusted fullerene supplier, Nanografi offers transparent, competitive pricing on high-purity C60, so you can source the right grade for your budget and application. Check the product listings above for up-to-date Fullerene-C60 prices and available purities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy Fullerene-C60?

You can buy Fullerene-C60 directly from Nanografi. We supply high-purity C60 for both research and industrial use, with worldwide shipping.

How much does Fullerene-C60 cost?

Fullerene-C60 price depends on purity, quantity, and functionalization. Nanografi provides best-priced, high-purity C60 for both research and industrial quantities. See the product listings above for current pricing.

What is Fullerene-C60 used for?

Common applications include organic photovoltaics and solar cells, antioxidant and biomedical research, drug delivery, high-performance coatings, and solid lubricants.

What is the difference between C60 and C70 fullerene?

C60 is a spherical, soccer-ball-shaped molecule of 60 carbon atoms, while C70 contains 70 carbon atoms in an elongated, rugby-ball shape. C60 is the most symmetric and widely used fullerene.

Buy Fullerene-C60 Today

Explore Nanografi's high-purity Fullerene-C60, engineered to meet global quality standards at competitive prices. As part of our broader fullerene range, C60 supports innovation in electronics, energy, and biomedical research. Order now online to get best-priced, high-quality fullerenes for your work, with worldwide shipping.