### element | carbon:

Amorphous carbon
* deep black powder that occurs in nature as a component of coal.
* is completely isotropic
  - found in charcoal, coal, coke, carbon black and lampblack
  - the most reactive form of carbon

Atmospheric carbon
* Most atmospheric carbon has values.
* Some atmospheric carbon combines with water.
* is an outgrowth of an affluent society
  - exchanged quickly between the oceans and the terrestrial biosphere

### element | carbon:

Charcoal
* Most charcoal produces heat
  - radiant heat
* Some charcoal mixes with water.
* absorbs and holds a fairly large volume of poisonous gases
  - dampness
  - pollutants and impurities
  - the prophyrins and they are then eliminated in the feces
  - toxins and natural purifier
* burns quite a bit hotter than wood, and with less residue.
* comes from the burning of substances such as oil and wood.
* consists of partially burned fragments of plant material that are very resistant to decay
  - primarily of amorphous carbon and ash
* gives off deadly carbon monoxide gas that can fill a room and overcome the occupants
  - large quantities of carbon monoxide while burning
* includes atoms.
* interferes with absorption of nutrients and medication
* is drawing
  - effective in absorbing and minimizing airborne contamination
  - flammable, which is why it glows red in the firebox
  - gray
  - helpful for gastrointestinal decontamination
  - located in barbecues
  - more physical than pencil
  - of high yield and quality
* leaves little residue upon burning because it is nearly pure phlogiston.
* producing ovens use large amounts of timber.
* releases carbon monoxide gas.
* tends to give more flavor to the meat.
* works well on sour odors.

### element | carbon:

Fullerene
* are a family of highly symmetrical carbon-cage molecules
  - among the strongest materials known
  - closed cage structures
  - hollow carbon clusters comprising several dozens of atoms
  - large carbon-cage molecules
  - molecular cages consisting of only carbon atoms
  - unique carbon molecules with structures that resemble geodesic domes
  - very stable and can be used to hold an ion
* comprise an infinite class of pure carbon cages.
* function as electron transporters, and serve as excellent models for nanotube reactivity.
* is carbon

### element | carbon | fullerene:

Buckyball
* also exist in interstellar dust and in geological formations on Earth.
* are complex carbon molecules more scientifically known as fullerenes
  - extremely stable and can withstand very high temperatures and pressures
* can come from outer space.
* have a wide range of electronic properties, depending on what substituents are attached
  - more in common with soccerballs than just their looks

### element | carbon | fullerene:

Carbon nanotube
* are among the most anisotropic materials known
  - strongest fibers known
  - fullerenes
  - grown vertically off a substrate
  - new molecular forms of carbon
  - similar to fullerenes, except their shape is tubular
  - smaller than the eye can see, yet stronger than steel
* are very thin and long tubes
  - tough and hard to break , but still relatively light
* consist of a hexagonal network of carbon atoms rolled up into a cylinder
  - rolled up sheets of carbon hexagons
* exhibit fascinating electronic properties.
* get the picture.
* has very unique electronic properties.
* represent a promising material for nanotechnology.
  * This animation of a spinning carbon nanotube shows its 3D structure. Some allotropes of carbon. A 'carbon nanotube' is an allotrope of carbon that is shaped like a tube of carbon atoms. Carbon nanotubes are very tough and hard to break, but still relatively light. Because of their high strength, carbon nanotubes may one day be used for bulletproof armor and other uses needing hard, lightweight materials. Some carbon nanotubes also let electricity through them. Certain nanotubes may be up to 1,000 times as good conductors as metals like copper and silver.