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Lead is a misnomer when talking about pencils. What you're actually writing/drawing with is graphite. Lead was neverused in the making of pencils.
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∙ 6y agoPencil "lead" is actually formed of graphite.
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Did Vincent Van Gogh use pencils in his sketches?
yes he used pencils in his sketches
Do the pencils have gravity?
Yes, pencils exist. They are used for drawing and creating diagrams, and can be erased by a rubber.
What are the different kind of tools used in drawing and lettering?
There are many tools that can be used. Some examples include templates, compasses, tape, mechanical pencils, coloring pencils, and chalk.
Are pencils recyclable?
Pencils should be used till they are too small. They can not be recycled. The wood will gradually biodegrade in compost or landfill. Don't drop your pencil or use it as a drumstick. The graphite inside can break easily and will come out in small pieces when you sharpen the pencil, making it impossible to use.
What is a element of the alkaline earth metals that is used to make fireworks and medicines?
Magnesium is used both in making fireworks and medicines.
What element from the periodic table is used to make pencils?
Pencils are filled with Graphite, they used to be filled with led but since led is Poisonous they replaced the led with graphite.
Is the element lead used mainly production of pencils?
pencil
What is the mineral is used to make pencils?
Graphite is the mineral used in pencils.
How is lead used commercially in the business world?
I am used to make toys like dolls I am used to make strollers.Finally I am used to write with in pencils and mechanical pencils
What element is used in the 'lead' in pencils?
carbon: in the form of graphite. Another form is diamonds
What element in the periodic table is used in lead with pencials?
None. Lead is an element on the periodic tablewith the Atomic No 82.
Why do lead pencils contain graphite?
Because if pencil doesnot have graphite,we cannot write anything.In pencils,the black element is graphite used to write anything.
What kind a tree is used to make pencils?
A redwood
What is the size of a number 2 pencil?
No 2 pencils come in a variety of sizes and styles (traditional and mechanical pencils). The "No 2" means it's a medium grade lead...there are harder leads that write lighter in color (usually used for drafting and engineering), and softer leads that write darker in color (usually used by artists)...
What is lead used in?
Lead is used as a coloring element in ceramic glazes, notably in the colors red and yellow. It USED TO be used in pencils but now they are made with graphite.
What can you use Graphite for?
1) Graphite is used for making the cores of our pencils called pencil leads. 2) It is used for making carbon electrodes.
How many trees are used to make 2 billion pencils?
82,0000000000
