Bucky Ball Model Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : SCL-SSLDK-11422
Quick Answer: The Bucky Ball Model is a transparent acrylic model of carbon-60 (buckminsterfullerene), showing sixty carbon atoms arranged as a hollow spherical cage.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Transparent acrylic, so the bonding inside the cage stays visible
Represents 60 carbon atoms in a truncated icosahedron
Shows the repeating pentagons and hexagons of the fullerene structure
Mounted for table-top display and can be rotated in the hand
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Transparent acrylic
Molecule
Carbon-60, buckminsterfullerene
Geometry
Truncated icosahedron, hollow spherical cage
Mounting
Mounted for table-top display
About This Product
The model is used to teach molecular geometry and symmetry, the bonding of carbon in fullerenes, and carbon allotropes as an introduction to nanoscience. It also suits science exhibitions, where a large, clear cage holds attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What molecule does the Bucky Ball Model represent?
It represents carbon-60 (buckminsterfullerene): sixty carbon atoms forming a hollow cage in the shape of a truncated icosahedron.
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