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What material used in pencils instead of lead?
Graphite is the material used in pencils instead of lead. Graphite is a form of carbon that leaves marks on paper when it is used in a pencil. Contrary to popular belief, pencils do not contain lead.
What material is used in pencils?
Pencil lead is actually graphite.
Is lead mostly used in pencils?
Lead is mainly used for pencils and for batteries.Hope this helped :)
What is graphite used in?
pencils such as lead pencils
What is a material lead made out of?
lead is made out of anything but lead itself.
Is granite or lead in a pencil?
Neither granite nor lead is typically used in pencils. Pencils contain graphite, a form of carbon, in the center core that is used for writing or drawing. The outer casing of a pencil is usually made of wood or a synthetic material.
Is lead used in pencils?
Lead is not used in pencils. Instead, pencils contain graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon that leaves a gray mark on paper when used. The term "lead pencil" is a misnomer that dates back to when graphite was mistaken for a form of lead.
Why is it not correct to refer the material in pencils as lead?
The "lead" in pencils is actually graphite, not the toxic metal lead. The confusion originates from the historical use of actual lead in pencils, but modern pencils use graphite because it is non-toxic and writes smoothly. Referring to pencil material as "lead" can be misleading and potentially harmful due to the toxicity of real lead.
From what material is the lead inside a pencil made?
The lead inside the pencil is made from Graphite which is a natural form of carbon. The heavy metal Lead has never been used in pencils since its invention. If lead have been used instead of graphite the users of pencils may not be alive because lead and its compounds are very toxic.
What year was lead removed from pencils?
Lead was never actually used in pencils. The "lead" in pencils is actually a mix of graphite and clay. The switch to using graphite in pencils occurred in the 16th century.
What is used as lead in pencils?
graphite
Why isn't lead used in pencils anymore?
There has never been any lead in lead pencils. The graphite deposit that produced the first pencils was mistakenly thought to be lead. Chemists pointed out the error but the name stuck.
