Large molecular models

(ball diameters between 18mm and 60mm)

When you need molecular models that are large, but not too large, we have a range of models to suit both your needs and your budget. 

Large crystal structure model of copper (FCC) made with 50mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods

 

For the highest quality large molecular models with a fine finish, we use phenolic balls, similar to those used for billiards, with options for ball diameters between 18mm and 50mm, held together with polished solid aluminium rods, Phenolic balls are relatively costly, so for when you can compromise slightly on the finish to reduce the price, we use painted and lacquered hardwood wooden balls. These have the advantage that the colours can be exactly matched to your requirements. Wood is a natural material, with its own intrinsic imperfections, so the finish is not as polished and smooth as that of phenolic balls, but this is generally only obvious on close inspection. Like the phenolic molecular models, the wooden balls are held together with polished aluminium rods, which results in beautiful molecular models and crystal structure models that will hold their looks for many years.

 

Because there is so much variation in the sizes and types of balls and rods, and in the size and complexity of the models themselves, it's not practical for use to create a price list for our large models, but you can use our price calculator to get a rough estimate of costs for these models.

 

If these models aren't big enough for your needs, take a look at our giant molecular models, which use balls up to 150mm (6") in diameter to create huge models.

 

Large molecular model, 40mm phenolic balls with aluminium bonds, alongside one of our Beevers™ models

Large crystal structure model of Diamond, made with 50mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods

 
Large crystal structure model of potassium (BCC) made with 50mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods

 

 

Large crystal structure model of fluorite (2x2x1 unit cells) with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods

 

Large crystal structure model of CO2 with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods

 

Detail of the CO2 units in the previous model. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods

 

 

Large crystal structure model of sphalerite (ZnS) with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods

 

 

 

Large crystal structure model of diamond with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods