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How long do mechanical pencils last?
A life time if you have lead.
Do mechanical pencils use lead?
Yes. All pencils use lead - not the element, but a graphite and clay mixture molded into a long narrow strip.
What are some brands of mechanical pencils?
Some of the brands of mechanical pencils include, but are not limited to, Bic, Pentel, Zebra, uni-ball, Sharpie, and Pilot. It is interesting to note that mechanical pencils can be in the plain, graphite color or there can be colored graphite used in colored mechanical pencils.
Where are BIC mechanical pencils made from?
France
Mechanical Pencils?
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Do they use lead or graphite for mechanical pencils?
Mechanical pencils, like the regular kind of pencils, use graphite.
Who invented lead for mechanical pencils?
Conrad Gessner, a Swiss naturalist and physician, is credited with inventing the lead for mechanical pencils in the 16th century. However, the "lead" in mechanical pencils is actually made of a mixture of graphite and clay, not actual lead.
Do mechanical pencils use energy?
Mechanical pencils themselves do not need any energy in the forms of battery or electricity. However, mechanical pencils do need human energy to work. We need to add lead and push lead out; they do not do this on their own.
Why do all pencils have numbers on them?
because it tells you what kind of lead just like for mechanical pencils
How long do mechanical pencils last?
A life time if you have lead.
Can mechanical pencils lead kill you?
No, the lead in mechanical pencils is actually a mix of graphite and clay, not the toxic substance lead. Ingesting a small amount of graphite is not harmful, but it's still best to avoid consuming it.
Is the lead in mechanical pencils really lead?
No, it is a mixture of Graphite (a form of Carbon) and clay.
Do mechanical pencils use lead?
Yes. All pencils use lead - not the element, but a graphite and clay mixture molded into a long narrow strip.
Are lead from pencils poisonous?
Lead pencils do not actually contain lead; they are made of graphite. Graphite is not toxic to humans, so there is no risk of lead poisoning from using pencils. However, ingesting graphite or pencil fragments can cause mechanical irritation in the digestive tract.
Do new mechanical pencils always have 2B or B lead pencils because when you get the HB refills it is not the same darkness as when you bought it?
Not necessarily. The choice of lead hardness in a mechanical pencil can vary depending on the manufacturer. Some people prefer softer leads like 2B or B for smoother writing, while others prefer HB for a balance of darkness and durability. If you prefer a particular lead hardness, you can purchase refills in that specific grade to ensure consistency.
Is it called a lead pen or a lead pencil?
lead pen because a lead pencil is a regular pencil.
What is the best type of mechanical pencil?
Bic 0.9 lead bic pencils are the best the strongest lead is 0.9 hurry buy them all before they sell out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I<3 BIC PENCILS!!!!!!!!!!!!
