To view more films in this series visit http://www.vega.org.uk/video/subseries/27 In this short science video we show how a sheet of graphite (hexagons) can be modified to make closed cages and tubes. In real life the smallest of these tubes are only 1/100,000,000 meter in diameter - a nanometer (nm) - hence they are called nanotubes. Depending on the way the hexagons are arranged three types of carbon nanotubes are possible: zig-zag, armchair and spiral. Each promises unusual and interesting properties.
i believe it is graphene. graphite is totally different
mikmaq000 2 weeks ago
rough scientist in the buildin'
mcRioRemedy 9 months ago
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat I want my nanocomputer now!
gustavonarez 2 years ago
YAY ur back awesome video!!
DeanC993 2 years ago