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Graphite is a non metallic conductor of electricity so is cheap,insoluble in water,acids and bases, and is non corrosive material.
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∙ 8y agoIt is not always used for this purpose. However in the case of motor brushes, it is used because it is a conductor of electricity and is soft and self lubricating.
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How does the structure of graphite account for the design of graphite electrodes?
The structure of graphite accounts for the design of graphite electrodes in the sense that the tight structural composition of graphite makes it easy for them to be arranged in electrodes.
What is the primary use of carbon and graphite electrodes?
electrodes are used in all types of electric furnaces.
Why is graphite used as an electroed in dry cells?
Dry cell graphite electrode when treated with permanganate can be used as a hydrogen ion sensor. where activated dry cell graphite electrode seem to be suitable as potentiometric indicator electrodes. :)
What property of graphite makes it suitable for use as electrodes?
The electrical conductivity
Is the electrode the metal or graphite rod in an electric cell?
Tt depends on the metal which is the cathode and which is the anode. However, in most cases, graphite is the cathode and the metal is the anode. the strictly correct answer is that BOTH the metal and the graphite rod are electrodes. You must have two electrodes minimum to create a cell.
Why is graphite use?
graphite is used as lubricant in machinery.also it is used in making leads of pencils.hence graphite is useful.
When do you use graphite?
1) Graphite is used for making the cores of our pencils called pencil leads. 2) It is used for making carbon electrodes. 3) Powdered graphite is used as lubricant.
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 does the structure of graphite account for the design of graphite electrodes?
The structure of graphite accounts for the design of graphite electrodes in the sense that the tight structural composition of graphite makes it easy for them to be arranged in electrodes.
What is the primary use of carbon and graphite electrodes?
electrodes are used in all types of electric furnaces.
Why is graphite used as an electroed in dry cells?
Dry cell graphite electrode when treated with permanganate can be used as a hydrogen ion sensor. where activated dry cell graphite electrode seem to be suitable as potentiometric indicator electrodes. :)
What property of graphite makes it suitable for use as electrodes?
The electrical conductivity
Is the electrode the metal or graphite rod in an electric cell?
Tt depends on the metal which is the cathode and which is the anode. However, in most cases, graphite is the cathode and the metal is the anode. the strictly correct answer is that BOTH the metal and the graphite rod are electrodes. You must have two electrodes minimum to create a cell.
What material is used in making lubricants?
Dry graphite
What element is found in electrodes?
Various elements are used for making electrodes like copper, zinc, aluminium, chlorine, mercury, platinum etc. Elements for making electrodes are selected on the basis on their relative tendencies to gain and loose electrons.
How is carbon used in chemistry?
Carbon applications:- as diamond to cut glass and for polishing- as graphite for electrodes, crucibles, etc.- as pencil mine- as carbon black
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.
