Large model of the spinel structure in very specific bespoke colours with various ball sizes, made for a major museum display.
Large model of Fluciclovine made with phenolic balls alongside one of our standard models
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. For the highest quality 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 if you are able to 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. As wood is a natural material with its own intrinsic imperfections, 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.
We have created a price list for our models made with our popular 18mm diameter phenolic balls. There are too many combinations in the sizes and types of balls and rods, and in the size and complexity of the models themselves to allow us to create a definitive price list for larger models, but you can use our price calculator to get a rough estimate of costs for these models. Extra features such as display plinths, lighting, plaques, etc. will add to the costs if you wish to have them included with your model.
If these models still aren't large 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.
Face Centred Cubic structure model of Copper
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Large crystal structure model of fluorite (2x2x1 unit cells) with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods
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Large crystal structure model of CO2 with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods
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Detail of the CO2 units in the model. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods
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Large crystal structure model of sphalerite (ZnS) with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods
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Large crystal structure model of diamond with unit cell highlighted. Made with 20mm wooden balls and polished aluminium rods
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