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nanotube definition

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A long cylindrical structure related to the fullerenes.  The structure of these rods appears to be a stacked graphite ring structure on the outside, and a randomized graphitic crystal structure on the inside.  Generally, these tubes form best at temperatures above 1200C, and not at all under 200C.

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