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What is in a pencil?

Updated: 3/21/2024
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14y ago

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A pencil contains a substance that is called 'lead' but is made up of graphite and clay. It is encased in wood, usually cedar, but can also be made of paper, recycled wood fibers or even plastic.

Colored pencils use different colors of clay and way to create the colors.

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A pencil is made up of a wooden casing, graphite or charcoal core, and a metal ferrule that holds the eraser. The graphite or charcoal core is what leaves the mark on paper when the pencil is used.

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