graphite
Graphite
The lead in a pencil is actually made of graphite, not lead. Graphite is a non-toxic material that is soft and easily erasable, making it ideal for writing and drawing.
Graphite is the material that pencil "lead" is made from, but lead in it's strictest sense refers to the element itself (Pb on the periodic table).
The lead in a pencil is not actually lead, but rather a mix of graphite and clay. Graphite is a carbon-based mineral that allows for smooth writing or drawing when applied to paper.
no a led pencil is made of graphite
There is some pencil lead that is made in Canada.
Pencil lead is typically made of graphite, a form of carbon. It is not actually lead, which is a toxic heavy metal. Graphite is a soft material that leaves a marks on paper when it is applied.
Pencil is made from graphite
Lead is an element, it is not made of anything but lead. But if you are talking about pencil lead then pencil lead is made of graphite.
A pencil is made out of wood and lead (graphite)
pencil . The 'lead' in a pencil is actually graphite.
The core of a pencil (used to be actual poisonous lead, now is made of graphite) is soft enough that it can deposit a layer of material when subject to friction (AKA "scratched").