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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 ;)
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∙ 15y agoIt is used in a powder form as a dry lubricant. Also as the lead in pencils
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Is graphite running out?
No, Graphite is a form of Carbon and can be made from carbon if required.
Is graphite an element or compound or mixture?
Graphite is an element. It is a form of carbon.
A soft mineral that you uses each time to write a pencil is?
Graphite is a soft form of carbon used in pencils. The graphite is mixed with clay, which also contain minerals,
What element is present in lead graphite?
Graphite is a form of Carbon, so its carbon in lead graphite. Notice that lead itself is a different element but the term "lead graphite" is generally used for that black substance which makes the "lead pencils". Note that there is no lead in lead pencils, its carbon, in the shape of graphite.
What allotrope of carbon is used to make pencils?
yea. actually graphite, allitopes element of carbon. its not really all LEAD
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 are some early uses for carbon?
jewelry (diamonds) fuel (coal) drawing (graphite)
What are three uses of carbon?
The most common uses for carbon would include printing, pencil manufacture, and as graphite lubricant.
What is the difference between carbon graphite and graphite?
because carbon graphite had carbon but graphite does not have carbon
Is graphite a silicate or carbon?
Graphite is carbon.
What are some common compounds for carbon?
graphite
Is a graphite an nonmetal?
Graphite is carbon. Carbon is ordinarily classified as a nonmetal but has some metallic properties and is occasionally classified as a metalloid.
What is graphite made of?
Graphite is a form of carbon.
Is graphite a metalloid?
graphite is a form of carbon that forms in layers which is why it is able to be used in pencils, because the layers can slide off and get left on the page. Anyway carbon is a non-metal so graphite is a non-metal.
Why do the freezing points of graphite and carbon are same?
Graphite is carbon
Is graphite running out?
No, Graphite is a form of Carbon and can be made from carbon if required.
What elements form graphite?
Graphite is a form of the element Carbon.
