C2 - Carbon Nanotubes

• What are carbon nanotubes?

  • Carbon atoms shaped into long cylinders
  • Small diameter
  • Have a very high length to diameter ratio
• What are properties of carbon nanotubes?

  Good conductor of electricity

  • have delocalised electrons that are free to move through the structure and carry charge

  High tensile strength

  • Can apply a lot of stretching force
  • (before it breaks)
• What is a use of carbon nanotubes?

  • Reinforcing materials
  • (ex: Tennis Rackets)