Collaborative Computational Project Number 14
(CCP14)

For Single Crystal and Powder Diffraction
(Freely Available Crystallographic Software for Students and Academia)

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Methods, Problems and Solutions

Pointers to Molecular Model Building and Molecular Model Building Kits

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  • Beevers Miniature Models
    • "Molecular Models for Industry, Research and Education"
    • "models are made on the scale of 1cm=1Å. Acrylic balls are drilled to give precise bond angles and stainless steel rods specially cut to give exact bond lengths."
    • http://www.bmmu.demon.co.uk/

  • 3D Biochem, Inc - Molecular Models
    • space-filled models:
      • Nucleotides,
      • Hydrocarbons (Fats),
      • Carbohydrates (Sugars),
      • Proteins, Enzyme + Substrate Models,
      • Specialties
      • wire-frame Polypetide Models
    • http://www.3dbiochem.com/

  • Cochranes of Oxford
    • http://www.cochranes.co.uk/enter
    • Organic chemistry models:
      • Orbit System: Scale 3cm = 100 pm for general model building in schools, universities and laboratories.
      • Minit System: Scale 2cm = 100 pm for general model building in schools, universities and laboratories.
      • Unit System: Scale 5cm-10cm = 100pm for classroom and lecture hall demonstrations
      • Micrit System: Scale 1.25cm = 100 pm for biochemical macromolecules
      • Made up Models: Sets to make particular lattice models or DNA in Orbit and Minit

  • Darling Models - "Molecular Visions"
    • http://www.darlingmodels.com/welcome.html
    • http://www.darlingmodels.com/products.html
    • http://www.darlingmodels.com/kitindex.html
      • Organic, Organometallic, Inorganic Model Set
      • Inorganic - Organometallic
      • Solid State General Chemistry Set
      • Instructors Demonstration Kit
      • Fullerene, Protein Kit for alpha helix or pleated sheets, Graphite, Diamond
      • Ice Crystal Kit
      • Cyclopentadienyl Kit
      • Amide Resonance Form Kit
      • Expanded Cation Kit for Solid-State General Chemistry Set
      • Corundum Unit Cell, Diamond Unit Cell, Super Conductor: La2CuCl4, Super Conductor:YBa2Cu3O7, Sodalite Kit, Solid-State "Bucky"Ball C-60 Close Packing with Hidden Connectors
      • Fullerene, Tetrahedral atom center. Octahedral atom center
      • Pi Systems - Double Bonds (e.g., Models of a protonated alkene; carbocation intermediates )
      • Pi Systems - Orbital Symetry (e.g., Models to determine the course of an eletrocyclic reaction)

  • Molecular models from Molymod by Spiring Enterprises Limited, England
    • detachable ball and rubbery/plastic bond/linking parts (single double, etc) model building kits.
    • http://www.molymod.com/

  • Roger's Connection Magnetic Construction System
    • "Roger's Connection is an award winning magnetic construction toy, executive desk toy, sculpture system, and geometric exploration tool for children and adults. Children learn important geometric principles painlessly while playing. Low friction magnetic bearings may also be explored."
    • http://www.RogersConnection.com/

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