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Q: Why are carbon rods used in some batteries?
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Are batteries made with iron?

No. Lead-acid batteries are made using lead which is immersed in an acid, usually sulfuric. Carbon batteries have a carbon rod core with zinc and copper. NiCad batteries are similar to carbon batteries, but a nickle-Cadmium rod are used. Lithium batteries are similar as well, but lithium is used.


Why are carbon rods used to conduct electricity?

carbon rods are good at conducting electricity because of the electrons in its outer shell. the electrons move easily. graphite and carbon rods are the only conducters which are not metal


Which metals is used in paper batteries?

carbon nanotubes


How do we use carbon in modern day items?

Carbon has different forms, but most of us recognize it as Diamonds (used in making jewellery) and graphite (used in pencils). Carbon fibre is used extensively in the manufacture of fishing rods


Where is high carbon steel used in cars?

Mainly fasteners and wheel bearings are high carbon steel, cranks, cams axles connecting rods, springs and some frame parts are med carbon steel. The rest of the steel used in vehicles is mild steel-body, suspension, etc.


Which element is used to make modern batteries?

Some batteries need lithium some just have alkali


What are rods used for?

rods are used for fishing


Does anybody still use carbon rods for Photography?

Carbon arc lighting died out decades ago. The only carbon arc lamps still used today are restored World War II searchlights used for promotional purposes.


Is nickel used in manufacturing some types of batteries?

Yes. It's used in Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.


What are some interesting facts about lithium?

it is used in batteries


What kind of elements are used in nuclear reactors?

Uranium is the fuel... moderators can be water... control rods are various substances to absorb extra neutrons some use carbon. Steel (iron) is what the reactor vessel is made of.


How many types of fishing is there in the world?

Well there are 2 main types Graphite and Carbon. The Carbon based rods are really flimsy and are used for hairs such as crankbaits, while your graphite rods are more heavy duty, something that you want to use for a worm, jig, spinnerbait, topwater, baits like that.