Carbon Nanotubes
Product Code : EL-MM-11010
Quick answer: The Carbon Nanotubes model is a 530 mm molecular model of a carbon nanotube, built from 260 atoms, for teaching nanoscience and the structure of carbon. The atoms can be arranged to show the armchair, zigzag and chiral forms of the tube, linking the model to graphite and fullerenes. Lab Exports supplies it as a reseller to schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model length | 530 mm |
| Number of atoms | 260 |
| Structures shown | Armchair (chair), zigzag and chiral nanotube forms |
How the model is used in teaching
A carbon nanotube can be pictured as a single layer of graphite, a sheet of hexagonal carbon rings, rolled into a seamless cylinder. The way the sheet is rolled decides the pattern of rings around the tube: in the armchair form the rings line up across the tube, in the zigzag form they run along it, and in the chiral form they spiral around it. At 530 mm long the model lets the whole class see these patterns and compare them with a flat graphite layer.
The model also shows how a tube is closed. At the end, some rings must have five atoms instead of six to curve the surface, the same idea that gives a fullerene its ball shape.
Discussion can then move to properties. Each carbon atom is strongly bonded to three neighbours, which accounts for the great strength of nanotubes, and the rolling pattern affects electrical conductivity: armchair tubes conduct like metals, while many zigzag and chiral tubes behave as semiconductors.
Key features
- 530 mm long molecular model, large enough for classroom demonstration
- 260 atoms in the kit
- Arrangeable into armchair, zigzag or chiral nanotube structures
- Shows the link between nanotubes, graphite layers and fullerenes
- Supports lessons on strength, conductivity and modern nanotechnology
Documentation and supply
Lab Exports supplies the Carbon Nanotubes model as a reseller; it is not manufactured by Lab Exports. It is supplied from Delhi to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, with the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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Frequently asked questions
What structures can the carbon nanotube model show?
The armchair, zigzag and chiral forms of a carbon nanotube, which differ in how the hexagonal carbon rings run around the tube.
How large is the carbon nanotube model?
The assembled model is 530 mm long and uses 260 atoms.
What is the price of the Carbon Nanotubes model?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the Carbon Nanotubes model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code EL-MM-11010 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Is the Carbon Nanotubes model made by Lab Exports?
No. Lab Exports supplies the Carbon Nanotubes model as a reseller under house code EL-MM-11010. It can be quoted together with other laboratory equipment in one enquiry.
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Email [email protected] with the house code EL-MM-11010 and the quantity, or add the Carbon Nanotubes model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.