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Graphite is used as a lubricant and, mixed with clay, in pencil lead.
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How do you unstick your home door lock?
use a good graphite powder
What is another way to use graphite?
If put under enough pressure it will turn into diamond. Pencil-lead is graphite these days, and some companies grind it into a powder for use as a lubricant.
What is slippery carbon?
Graphite Powder or graphite is the slippery type of Carbon! :) hope I helped! :P
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 ;)
Is graphite a lubricant?
Very fine graphite powder is used as a lubricant in many applications including locks.
Which obj. can decrease friction?
Oil. Graphite powder. Other stuff...
What is the cost of graphite powder?
$200 or $300 per metric ton
From what material is the lead inside apencil made?
graphite powder and a binder
Which form of carbon feels slippery?
Graphite powder
Can you use baby powder to lubricate a Rubik's Cube?
Yes, it's okay for that, other alternatives include vaseline or graphite powder. Any of these methods are likely to be messy, but less messy than exploding cubes!
What is the composition of back filling compound for chemical earthing?
is mixed with Ca-Bentonite, Flake Graphite Powder, Sodium Carbonate, Coal Powder & Carbon Powder
What elements are used as lead in pencils?
The lead in pencils is made of the element carbon, in the form of graphite. Graphite powder is mixed with clay and wax. The more graphite the pencil contains, the softer the lead, and darker the mark.
