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What is another name for C60: Buckminsterfullerene and Buckyballs Explained

Jan 13, 2026 •

4 min read

Discovered in 1985 by Harold Kroto, Robert Curl, and Richard Smalley, the C60 molecule consists of 60 carbon atoms arranged in a distinctive soccer ball-like shape. This unusual structure is why another name for C60 is buckminsterfullerene, also known by the common nickname "buckyballs".