Allotropes of carbon

Illustrations showing the molecular structures of different allotropes of carbon

Source: © Dan Bright

Use this infographic with your 14–16 classes to boost their knowledge of diamond, graphite, graphene and fullerenes

Share this infographic approach to the four allotropes of carbon on the 14–16 specifications with your students. It examines the structures, properties and uses of diamond, graphic, graphene and fullerenes. The article includes a poster to download and display in your classroom, plus a fact sheet and flash card activity. 

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