Very fine graphite powder is used as a lubricant in many applications including locks.
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Graphite (I think)
Graphite has a planar structure.
graphite is used as lubricant in machinery.also it is used in making leads of pencils.hence graphite is useful.
Graphite has a planar structure.
Graphite is used as a lubricant and, mixed with clay, in pencil lead.
graphite as a dry lubricant is sold in powdered form in most hardware stores.
An advantage for graphite is that it can be used as a dry lubricant on electrical appliances.
carbon and graphite are one in the same, graphite is a form of carbon a use for graphite is the lead in your pencil (it's not actually lead, it's graphite) and it is also a good lubricant ;)
The crystalline structure of graphite and diamond are the cause of these properties.
The lubricating property of graphite is a physical property. The graphite does not undergo a chemical change when used as a lubricant.
According to Experts, graphite is used as a lubricant because it is dry lubricant and a solid material with a greasy feel which makes for a good source for applications where oil cannot be used. Graphite is used inside pencils. It slips easily off the pencil onto the paper and leaves a black mark. Graphite is also a component of many lubricants.