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What is graphite's transparency?
Graphite does not have a transparency.
The chemical composition of graphite and diamond is?
Graphite and Diamonds are both allotropes of Carbon.
What solvent will dissolve graphite?
Graphite is not easily dissolved. Here is an article describing on process in the related link.
Is graphite malleable?
Yes. The weak attractions between the layers of atoms in graphite are easily broken. Therefore, graphite is soft and the layers can slide over each other.
Why can graphite rub off the pencil onto paper?
Graphite is an extremely soft material and is formed in layers as well. This combination of traits allows for the graphite to scrape off of the pencil tip and onto the paper.
Where does the lead from pencils come from?
The Lead in pencils come from graphite. Graphite is an allotrope of carbon.
Where does the graphite come from to make Ticonderoga pencils?
It comes from space.
Where does the color in colored pencils come from?
it camoe from graphite and clay.
Where does the word graphite come from?
It was observed that graphite could be used to make marks on paper. The word "graph" comes from the Greek for "to write".
Where does graphite come from in the Earth?
Graphite is Carbon, the chemical symbol is C. There are many forms of graphite, such as coal, and diamonds. Even the human body contains carbon. It is dug straight out of the earth just like mining coal and diamonds.
What mineral does carbon fibre come from?
Typically, carbon fiber is derived from the mineral graphite
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 do you do if graphite is in your skin?
It isn't harmful. Just wash with soap and water and most of it should come off. It can come off on its own as well.
How are diamond and graphite made the same?
They are not made the same- but they come from the same element- carbon. However, carbon can take different crystal shapes. One of those is graphite, a very different one is diamond.
What is the correct label for pencil lead?
You think probable to graphite.
Is graphite a resource?
No, graphite is not renewable.
