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Graphite is a grayish black greasy substance. It is used as a lubricant and is commonly used in the industrial industry.
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Is graphite found in the US?
Yes, there are some very large reserves of graphite in the US. However, graphite is no longer mined in the US because graphite can be synthetically produced using petroleum coke. Petroleum coke is much more pure and economic form of graphite.
Will graphite leave a clear streak?
Graphite is a mineral that does not leave a clear streak.
Is graphite metallic or non metallic?
Graphite is not metallic it just "shines" when the light shines on it
What minerals are found in a pencil?
The part of the pencil that does the actual writing, called the pencil lead, is actually made of a mineral called graphite.
What are common uses of latex?
Possibly the most common use of latex is painting interior walls.
What are three uses of carbon?
The most common uses for carbon would include printing, pencil manufacture, and as graphite lubricant.
Uses of graphite?
nuthin =d
Graphite is more common than diamond?
Yes, graphite is more common than diamond.
What are some of uses of graphite?
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 ;)
What makes graphite?
Graphite is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Graphite can withstand extremely high temperatures and is not affected by majority of reagents and acids. This property gives graphite uses which are unique and peculiar.
Who uses graphite?
The Piano manufacturing process of wooden parts used to use graphite as a lubricant to reduce friction.
What is the common name for graphite?
lead?
What is an item containing graphite?
the most common item is a pencil, the "lead" is made of graphite
Graphite is an allotrope of what element?
Diamond, graphite and carbon black are the most common allotropes of CARBON
What are some common compounds for carbon?
graphite
What uses does graphite have in everyday life?
Graphite is used as a dry lubricant and steel hardener and for brake linings and the production of "lead" in pencils
What do diamond graphite and buckminsterfullerene have in common?
Diamond, graphite, and buckminsterfullerene are made of pure carbon and are insoluble in water.
