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Graphite is mainly composed of carbon. Carbon makes up most of the molecular structures in our cells, so it won't do much harm if any. Graphite is mainly used In pencil lead, although there is actually no lead in it, we just call it that.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, seeing as how graphite is not particularly poisonous,
but ingesting too much of anything isn't good so you can potentially die if you eat too much
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∙ 11y agoNothing. That's why lead was changed to graphite--it's non-toxic. But I wouldn't consume mass amounts of it if I were you.
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How does the structure of graphite account for the design of graphite electrodes?
The structure of graphite accounts for the design of graphite electrodes in the sense that the tight structural composition of graphite makes it easy for them to be arranged in electrodes.
What is the chemical reactivity of graphite?
Graphite has an extremely low reactivity. Graphite can react with oxygen and sulfuric acid.
What can be made of graphite?
Graphite is pure carbon. A diamond is also pure carbon in a very specific crystal. Yet diamonds do not conduct electricity and graphite does. Graphite can form in plate like arrays of hexagonal crystals and in an amorphous, powdery form.
Is graphite magnetic?
Graphite is not magnetic as it is made out of carbon. E.g; Pencil lead is mostly made out of graphite, it is NOT magnetic.
Is graphite an element or compound or mixture?
Graphite is an element. It is a form of carbon.
Is graphite toxic?
Graphite is considered non-toxic and environmentally safe. That's not saying that you should be eating it! :)
If you eat a piece of led will you die?
Yes you can die from eating led but, if it was a number 3 pencil that someone ate its graphite and you can only die from lead if you eat a lot of it for example half of a pencil or a whole pencil.
How sick can eating graphite make you?
pretty darn sick
Is eating led pencil harmful?
yes! eating the nip of pencil is harmful if its made up of graphite
Is eating graphite poison?
yes if it is on the tip of an arrow that hits you in the mouth!
Do you get lead poisoning from eating colouring pencil sharpens?
No you cannot. Lead is not used in pencils, graphite is used instead. Graphite and clay is used and the proportion of graphite to clay is adjusted according to the hardness required.
Is eating lead from pencil harmful?
Lead is poisonous so eating lead would be harmful. However most pencils are now made from graphite, although people refer to it a lead still. Graphite from a pencil is harmless.
Will you die if you lick a pencil?
you wont die from licking a pencil its just graphite no joke i sometimes eat the graphite and im fine not in the head but im fine
Can chihuahuas die from eating mold?
It may die from eating mold.
Can you die from eating to many veggie?
No you cannot die from eating to many vegetables
Is eating the lead of pencils continuously unhealthy?
There is no lead in pencils ! The 'lead' is actually graphite, clay and wax - mixed in various proportions.
What is a form of carbon that makes a good lubricant?
Graphite (I think)
