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Why are drawing pencils often hexagonal in shape?
Less wood used in manufacture, easier to sharpen, easier to keep an aligned grip (so you can move a "notch" one way as the lead wears down and maintain sharpness) and they won't roll away when set down.
What soft mineral often used in pencils?
Graphite is the soft mineral often used in pencils. It is a form of carbon that leaves a gray mark when used for writing or drawing.
Why do astronomers use pencils in space?
Pencils are often used in space because most pens rely on gravity to work and are therefore useless in orbit.
Are pencils used to write with?
Yes pencils are used for writing.
What is graphite used in?
pencils such as lead pencils
Is galena used in pencils?
No, we don't use galena is pencils. Galena is the primary ore of the metal lead, and this mineral, PbS, is recovered for that purpose. We also often recover silver as a byproduct of lead processing. It is graphite that is used in pencils, and the mineral graphite is an allotrope of carbon.
How are carpenter pencils better than regular pencils?
Carpenter pencils are better than regular pencils for a variety of reasons. The lead in carpenter pencils are strong and are able to withstand the stress of marking on hard surfaces. Carpenter pencils are also able to survive a construction environment such as being put into a bag accompanied by heavy tools. These reasons are why carpenter pencils are better than regular pencils.
Is lead mostly used in pencils?
Lead is mainly used for pencils and for batteries.Hope this helped :)
What is the mineral is used to make pencils?
Graphite is the mineral used in pencils.
What gain covalent structure is often used in pencils and lubricants?
Graphite is the gain covalent structure often used in pencils and lubricants. It consists of layers of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice that allows for smooth, low-friction movement between layers, making it ideal for use in lubricants.
What is the material used in pencils?
Pencils are typically made from a combination of graphite and clay. The ratio of graphite to clay determines the pencil's hardness or softness. The mixture is then encased in wood to create the familiar pencil shape.
How do you use many pencils in a sentence?
You just used many pencils in a sentence.
