Quick Answer: The Bucky Ball Model represents Buckminsterfullerene, a spherical carbon molecule of 60 carbon atoms arranged like a football. It is a three-dimensional, truncated icosahedron model in plastic or polymer.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Shows the Buckminsterfullerene structure of 60 carbon atoms
Spherical truncated icosahedron shape
Demonstrates carbon allotropes and molecular symmetry
Lightweight and easy for students to handle
Black or dual-tone colour scheme
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Model type
Molecular structure model
Molecule
Buckminsterfullerene
Material
Plastic / polymer
Structure
Spherical (truncated icosahedron)
Colour
Black / dual-tone
Level
Middle School, High School, Undergraduate
Usage area
Physics lab, chemistry lab, science classroom
About This Product
Holding the model helps students picture buckminsterfullerene as one of the allotropes of carbon and see how its atoms bond into a closed, symmetrical sphere. It is used in physics, chemistry and nanotechnology teaching and at science fairs and exhibitions. Educational Instrument can arrange export supply of the Bucky Ball Model to Uganda, France, Costa Rica, Bolivia and Estonia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many atoms does the Bucky Ball Model show?
It represents 60 carbon atoms arranged as a spherical truncated icosahedron, the structure of buckminsterfullerene.