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The Lead in pencils come from graphite. Graphite is an allotrope of carbon.

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Jonathan Block

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pencils such as lead pencils


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.


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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.


Is lead mostly used in pencils?

Lead is mainly used for pencils and for batteries.Hope this helped :)


What are some unusual uses of lead?

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How can you tell from a graphite or lead pencil?

Graphite pencils typically have a matte finish, while lead pencils have a shiny appearance. Additionally, graphite pencils produce darker markings compared to lead pencils of the same grade.


Is lead found in pencils?

Not in modern pencils. They contain graphite.


How is lead put into pencils?

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.


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.


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.