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First, the 'lead' in a pencil is not lead it is a mixture of graphite (a form of carbon) mixed with clay (the more clay the 'harder' the pencil).
The lead portion is extruded in a long rod and then cut into lengths.
The wooden sheath is made in two halves which are glued together round the lead.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere is no lead in pencils. It is actually Graphite. Graphite is frequently call "lead" as in "lead" pencils, but there is no lead in graphite or pencils. Pencils simply contail a mixture of Graphite and fine clay in varying proportions to make them hard or soft.
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∙ 12y agoThere is one way you can get a lead out of a pencil.You have to push the lead from the front really hard and then From the back it will come out.Then you can poke it out.
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What is borax decahydrate used for?
USED for lead and pencils USED for lead and pencils
Is lead used in pencils?
No. Lead used to be used in pencils but they stopped using it in them becasue of lead poisoning from pencils. Now they use graphite instead
Where does the lead from pencils come from?
The Lead in pencils come from graphite. Graphite is an allotrope of carbon.
The lead in lead pencils?
is actually graphite
Is there lead in a lead pencil?
Lead has never been used in lead pencils. The lead in a lead pencil is made of graphite, a form of carbon, together with clay and other additives that hold it together. Owing to a poor understanding of science, the graphite deposit that produced the first pencils was originally thought to be lead. The term is still used to refer to the core of pencils.
Is lead put into pencils or it is not?
no
What do people put in lead pencils?
People around the world don't put lead in lead pencils or any pencils! They put something called graphite. They use graphite because lead is poisonous. If a peice of lead touched you, you would have poison in you. Then eventually you would die. So that is what people put in lead.
What are legal issues with pencils?
pencils contain lead. lead is dangerous for humans. many students put pencils in there mouth and can lead to lead poisoning. This can bring lawsuits against companies for negligence as the companies know the pencils contain lead which is toxic.
What is the full process in steps of making lead used in pencils?
1. Find lead 2. Put in pencil Btw most pencils use graphite
What are lead pencils made out of?
The lead in pencils are not made out of lead, as is common belief. Pencil lead is made out of graphite.
What is borax decahydrate used for?
USED for lead and pencils USED for lead and pencils
What is graphite used in?
pencils such as lead pencils
Is lead used in pencils?
No. Lead used to be used in pencils but they stopped using it in them becasue of lead poisoning from pencils. Now they use graphite instead
Why do they put led in pencils and if kids chew on them they could die?
Lead hasn't been used in pencils for many years. It's graphite nowadays.
Where does the lead from pencils come from?
The Lead in pencils come from graphite. Graphite is an allotrope of carbon.
Is lead mostly used in pencils?
Lead is mainly used for pencils and for batteries.Hope this helped :)
Is pencil lead dangerous to eat or touch?
In the USA, they no longer put lead in pencils. It is now graphite - a non-toxic substance.
