Ridgehart High-Purity Fullerene C60 (99.5% Purity) – Advanced Nanocarbon for Research, Electronics & Biomedical Applications

Ridgehart Fullerene C60 is a high-purity, research-grade carbon nanomaterial consisting of spherical C60 molecules arranged in a perfectly symmetrical cage structure. With a purity of 99.5 wt%, excellent crystallinity, and uniform particle morphology confirmed by TEM imaging, this C60 grade is engineered for applications in superconducting materials, gas storage systems, optoelectronics, nanocomposites, and biomedical research. Its antioxidant activity and cell-protective properties also make it suitable for emerging medical and pharmaceutical development.

Technical Specifications:

Composition & Purity:

• Purity: 99.5 wt%
• Elemental composition (single batch measurement):
  
• Carbon (C): 98.5 wt% / 98.87 at.%
• Oxygen (O): 1.5 wt% / 1.13 at.%

Appearance:

• Colour: Black crystalline nanocarbon

Structure & Imaging:

• Confirmed via TEM imaging showing characteristic spherical C60 clusters
• Highly uniform morphology with well-defined fullerene features

Material Characteristics:

• High Purity (99.5%): Ensures consistent performance in electronic, biomedical, and materials-science applications, reducing impurities that affect conductivity or reactivity. 
• Antioxidant & Radical-Scavenging Properties: C60 acts as a powerful free-radical scavenger, contributing to its use in biological protection, anti-oxidation, and early-stage pharmaceutical research.
• Stable Molecular Structure: The symmetrical 60-carbon cage provides thermal stability, chemical resilience, and compatibility with solvent-based and composite systems.
• Nanocarbon Functionality: Fullerene’s unique electron-accepting behavior makes it ideal for optoelectronic device fabrication, solar cells, and advanced nanocomposites.

Key Advantages:

• High purity for reliable lab and industrial performance
• Strong electron-accepting and electron-transport properties
• Excellent chemical and thermal stability
• Uniform structure verified by TEM
• Suitable for chemical modification & derivative synthesis
• Well-studied antioxidant and cytoprotective behavior

Storage Conditions: 

Store in a dry, dark environment at 4 °C, sealed tightly to prevent moisture exposure. Shelf life: 6 months under proper storage conditions. During periods of high ambient temperatures, refrigeration at 4°C is recommended.

Application Uses:

• Superconducting Materials: C60 can serve as a functional additive in superconducting systems due to its electron-transport characteristics.
• Gas Storage & Adsorption: Fullerenes exhibit high internal cavity stability, making them useful in gas-capture and storage research.
• Optical & Electronic Materials: Used in organic photovoltaics, photodetectors, LEDs, and semiconductor studies.
• Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Research: C60 and its derivatives exhibit cell-protective, anti-oxidative, and potential anticancer properties, supporting research in drug delivery and medical therapies.
• Nanocomposites & Advanced Materials: Enhances mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and electrical performance when integrated into polymer or carbon-based composites.