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Aside from being the material in your lead pencils, graphite is of tremendous value as an industrial material. It is used to make the brushes for electric motors and generators, and it has wide use as an electrode in a number of applications, primarily batteries (like the "AA" or "AAA" cells in your remote control).
Certainly steel-making and other foundry uses demand considerable production of this refractory material. It also finds application in lubricants, brake lining materials and such. And now we demand the extremely strong and light graphite fabric components that often are termed carbon fiber. The future for this material is continuing to open up.
Graphite has been, is, and will continue to be critically important to maintaining and advancing modern civilization. And this because it is in things we use every day, and because it is used in industrial processes that provide the foundation we build our society on.
You may want to surf on over to the Wikipedia article on graphite and skim the short and easy-to-read section about the uses of this material. Will a link help? You'll find one just below this answer.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSome Golf clubs are made out of graphite. Golfers prefer graphite shafts rather than steel shafts because the ones made out of graphite are lighter. This leads to further shots and more yards.
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∙ 10y agoThe common uses for graphite are in the manufacture of common pencils, and also as a non-sticky lubricant, e.g. for locks.
It also has a minor use in the manufacture of crucibles capable of withstanding great temperatures and fairly robust handling, such as in the steel industry.
Another technical use is in the making of contact brushes for electrical motors - any portable power tool will contain some.
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∙ 12y agoIn pencils is the obvious one, but it is also used as a carbon electrode in electrolysis.
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∙ 6y agoIt can be used in pencils and is used to conduct electricity by scientists.
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∙ 11y agoit is used in making pencils which we are using today
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∙ 9y agoOne common use of graphite is in dry batteries because it is used when making carbon rods. It is also used in brake linings and also be found in laptops to keep them cool.
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∙ 13y agoPencil lead.
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What are some uses of carbon 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 the uses of Flurite Halite Graphite Calcite and Quartz?
used in tanning
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 is 4 important uses for graphite?
The main use is making the "lead" or graphite in pencils. The lead in pencils is actually graphite. If it was real lead it would be very dangerous.
What property makes graphite an unusual non metal?
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.
Uses of graphite?
nuthin =d
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 are common uses of graphite?
Graphite is a grayish black greasy substance. It is used as a lubricant and is commonly used in the industrial industry.
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 are some uses of carbon 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 the uses of Flurite Halite Graphite Calcite and Quartz?
used in tanning
How does structure of graphite determine its properties and commercial uses?
i dont know you tell me!!!
What are three uses of carbon?
The most common uses for carbon would include printing, pencil manufacture, and as graphite lubricant.
What are some early uses for carbon?
jewelry (diamonds) fuel (coal) drawing (graphite)
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,
