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Perfect Symmetry: The Accidental Discovery of Buckminsterfullerene,Used
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This book tells the fascinating story of the discovery of buckminsterfullerene, a perfectly symmetrical soccerball shaped molecule composed of 60 carbon atoms. This new molecule, one of a large family of carbon cage molecules called "fullerenes"represents a new form of carbon, complementing such wellknown materials as diamond and graphite. Its discovery has revolutionized our understanding of carbon, once the most familiar elements. It has heralded a new chemistry, a new range of hightemperature superconductors and some marvelous new concepts in the architecture of large carbon structures. In this account, prizewinning science writer Jim Baggott tells the compelling story of buckminsterfullerene, from its natural occurrence in the cold chemistry of interstellar clouds to its accidental, stunning creation in a modern chemistry laboratory, and the subsequent development of one of today's fastestgrowing scientific fields. By combining a lucid and entertaining style with scientific accuracy, the author has written a book that will appeal to general readers and chemists alike.
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