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What is on the inside of a pencil?
The inside of a pencil is called "lead". It is graphite and it is what allows the pencil to write.The outer shell of a pencil consists of wood whilst the inside usually contains a stick of graphite/lead that can vary in width.
Is graphite found in the US?
Yes, there are some very large reserves of graphite in the US. However, graphite is no longer mined in the US because graphite can be synthetically produced using petroleum coke. Petroleum coke is much more pure and economic form of graphite.
Will graphite leave a clear streak?
Graphite is a mineral that does not leave a clear streak.
What is a normal pencil?
An instrument that is used for writing or to draw lines with. It is a long, narrow object, made of wood with a graphite core. In addition, also you can sharpen it when the graphite writing tip wears down.
Is graphite metallic or non metallic?
Graphite is not metallic it just "shines" when the light shines on it
How does cutting a graphite hockey stick effect its flex?
sticks will be stiffer
Why does metal stick to graphite?
Metal can stick to graphite due to a phenomenon called adhesion, where two surfaces come into contact and create intermolecular forces that hold them together. In this case, van der Waals forces between the atoms of the metal and the graphite can cause them to stick together. Additionally, the rough surface of graphite can provide more contact points for the metal, further enhancing the adhesion.
What is the difference between wood blades and graphite?
A wood hockey stick has less whip effect than a graphite stick and will break easier at the heel. A choice between the two is made based on a personal like or dislike by a player. Of course the price may also ome into the choice , as a graphite stick will cost as much as 4 times that of a wood stick.
What is on the inside of a pencil?
The inside of a pencil is called "lead". It is graphite and it is what allows the pencil to write.The outer shell of a pencil consists of wood whilst the inside usually contains a stick of graphite/lead that can vary in width.
What do you think would happen to the graphite in a pencil if it were in the mantle of earth?
It is so hot and so pressured in the mantle that a simple stick of graphite would most likely disintegrate in the violent mantle environment.
Can you use a graphite hockey stick on asphalt or would that be a bad idea?
it is best to use a fiberglass one for every turf,field, or surface.
How does rubber erase pencil marks?
Rubber is able to erase pencil marks because it has a sticky and abrasive surface that lifts and removes the graphite from the paper. When rubbed against the paper, the friction created by the rubber loosens the graphite particles, allowing them to stick to the rubber and be wiped away.
What is the correct label for pencil lead?
You think probable to graphite.
Where does graphite come from?
Graphite mines
What is graphite's transparency?
Graphite does not have a transparency.
Is graphite a resource?
No, graphite is not renewable.
Is graphite magnetic?
No, graphite is not magnetic.
