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What is graphite used in?
pencils such as lead pencils
Is lead used in pencils?
Lead is not used in pencils. Instead, pencils contain graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon that leaves a gray mark on paper when used. The term "lead pencil" is a misnomer that dates back to when graphite was mistaken for a form of lead.
Is the element lead still used in pencils?
No, lead is not used in pencils. Pencils contain a mixture of graphite and clay. The term "pencil lead" is a misnomer that has persisted from earlier times when actual lead was used in writing instruments.
Which substance is the lead in pencils made of?
Mostly graphite with small amounts of other ingredients such as clay and wax.
What year was lead removed from pencils?
Lead was never actually used in pencils. The "lead" in pencils is actually a mix of graphite and clay. The switch to using graphite in pencils occurred in the 16th century.
What material used in pencils instead of lead?
Graphite is the material used in pencils instead of lead. Graphite is a form of carbon that leaves marks on paper when it is used in a pencil. Contrary to popular belief, pencils do not contain lead.
What is used as lead in pencils?
graphite
Why isn't lead used in pencils anymore?
There has never been any lead in lead pencils. The graphite deposit that produced the first pencils was mistakenly thought to be lead. Chemists pointed out the error but the name stuck.
If lead is not used in pencils what material is?
Graphite
Do they use lead or graphite for mechanical pencils?
Mechanical pencils, like the regular kind of pencils, use graphite.
What are uses for lead?
batteries, used in construction, used in pencils
What element is used to make the leads in pencils?
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.
