Abstract:

Based on the kinetic model of clustering processes proposed in the preceding paper, the clustering process for carbon clusters has been simulated. The results indicate that this process is an arbitrary addition process and the reaction rate decreases with the increase of cluster size. The middle size carbon clusters (20＜n＜50) have abnormal larger reaction rates, indicating that there are more peripheral carbon atoms in these clusters and they are bowl-like. Having considered the above important factors, the size distribution is successfully simulated. The differences of kinetic parameters are mainly due to the geometrical configuration.

Key words: Carbon clusters, Clustering kinetics, Fullerene