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Graphite cannot be "frozen" since it is already a solid. However, cooling it does not decrease the toxicity, it only makes it colder - this can cause problems if you consume it on its own.
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Is the graphite in pencils harmful?
No, it is non-toxic.
Whats a very good sentence for graphite?
The word graphite is a noun. An example of a sentence using the word would be: While pencils were originally made using lead, they are now mostly made using graphite (which is non-toxic).
What is a form of carbon that makes a good lubricant?
Graphite (I think)
Is graphite harmful to humans?
No. Graphite is not poisonous, not even in the form that is inserted into pencils. Graphite is occasionally ingested to absorb poisons before vomiting is induced. Still, it is not exactly recommended to chew on your pencil graphite 24/7. It won't kill you, though.
What is the difference between carbon graphite and graphite?
because carbon graphite had carbon but graphite does not have carbon
Is graphite toxic?
Graphite is considered non-toxic and environmentally safe. That's not saying that you should be eating it! :)
How do you machine graphite?
Graphite is a very soft material, and is non-toxic. It is easily machined.
Is the graphite in pencils harmful?
No, it is non-toxic.
If you freeze lead is it still toxic?
Yes. A material's toxicity does not usually change after a change of state.
What is the toxic material of a pencil?
Graphite the lead thing
What is the lead part of a pencil made of?
first step in pencil manufacture involves making the graphite core as the "lead". Back in the day we used lead which is toxic, the we switched to Graphite which is non-toxic. --------- It is frequently called "lead" as in "lead" pencils. But there is no lead in Graphite. Pencils simply contain a mixture of graphite and fine clay in varying proportions to make them hard or soft.
Is transferring graphite from a pencil to paper when writing a chemical change?
No. It is a physical change, because the graphite is still graphite.
Whats a very good sentence for graphite?
The word graphite is a noun. An example of a sentence using the word would be: While pencils were originally made using lead, they are now mostly made using graphite (which is non-toxic).
Are pencils still made of led?
no, graphite
How might school be different if the Earth's supply of graphite ran out?
What is referred to as "pencil lead" is actually graphite. Lead is a much too toxic substance to be used in pencils. If the world's graphite supply were top run out there would be no more pencils in school or anywhere else.
Are freeze out plugs still used?
Freeze plugs are still used in cars today.
Do mecanical pencils have lead in them?
No, they have graphite. Soon after people realized that lead is very toxic and poisonous, they removed it from most writing devices and such.
