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Boron Nitride (BN) is known as Inorganic graphite. The most stable crystalline form is the hexagonal one, also called h-BN, α-BN, or g-BN (graphitic BN). It has a layered structure similar to graphite. Its hexagonal form is the most stable and softest among BN polymorphs, and is therefore used as a lubricant and an additive to cosmetic products. h-BN lubricant is particularly useful when the electrical conductivity or chemical reactivity of graphite (alternative lubricant) would be problematic. Another advantage of h-BN over graphite is that its lubricity does not require water or gas molecules trapped between the layers. Therefore, h-BN lubricants can be used even in vacuum, e.g. in space applications.
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Why are graphite and diamonds not classified as ceramics?
ceramics are non metallic and also inorganic
What is the only inorganic compound that contains carbon?
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and carbonic acid are three inorganic compounds with carbon. Each and every allotrope of carbon including diamond, graphite and fullerene are also inorganic compounds.
Coal like graphite is composed of carbon.Unlike graphite coal is formed from decayed once-living matter is it a mineral?
No, coal is not a mineral because a mineral has to be inorganic meaning that it can not be made by a life process.
What is a form of carbon that makes a good lubricant?
Graphite (I think)
What is the difference between carbon graphite and graphite?
because carbon graphite had carbon but graphite does not have carbon
What is an example of an inorganic form of carbon?
Diamond and graphite are both examples.
Why are graphite and diamonds not classified as ceramics?
ceramics are non metallic and also inorganic
What is the only inorganic compound that contains carbon?
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and carbonic acid are three inorganic compounds with carbon. Each and every allotrope of carbon including diamond, graphite and fullerene are also inorganic compounds.
Coal like graphite is composed of carbon.Unlike graphite coal is formed from decayed once-living matter is it a mineral?
No, coal is not a mineral because a mineral has to be inorganic meaning that it can not be made by a life process.
What kind of metal that are known as Inorganic materials?
all metals are inorganic
Is caustic soda inorganic or organic?
Caustic soda, also known as sodium hydroxide, is inorganic. It contains no carbon.
What year was carbon discovered?
Carbon was known from prehistoric times as graphite, coal, diamond.
What is a inorganic form of carbon?
Carbon dioxide is the only inorganic molecule that contains carbon.Actually carbon monoxide is another, and there is some doubt about the classification of materials like calcium carbide, silicon carbide, etc., which may be regarded as organic or inorganic depending on what you want to do with them.
The inorganic non-protein components that participate in enzyme catalysis are known as?
Cofactors
Definition of Chemically defined media?
Chemically Composition is known & made with synthetic inorganic chemical substances.. Eg:- Glucose Broth, Inorganic Synthetic Broth
Is chalk an example of an inorganic compound?
Chalk is known as a chemical compound. The main ingredient, which is calcium carbonate, is not inorganic. The different elements are bonded to make the chalk.
What is a form of carbon that makes a good lubricant?
Graphite (I think)
