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Graphite is a good conductor of electricity but it is the allotrope of carbon which is non metal?
Carbon is also a pretty good, but not perfect conductor of electricity. It has been used to make resistors since the early 1900s. It's resistance varies commonly from (at least) 1/10 of an ohm to 100 Meg ohms, or more. I have silicon rubber gaskets in my lab, which can be used as wires to power a flashlight. They make a great children's demo on electricity, since it looks like I can use hollow rubber hoses to light a flashlight. The secret: the silicon has invisible carbon particles embedded in them. I have also noticed that tires which have a greater amount of carbon in them generate less static electricity. This is due the tires with more carbon being able to ground a vehicle better.
Every electric motor uses at least 2 carbon ("brushes") to deliver the power to the rotating parts of the motor, from the stationary wires. This exploits the self-lubricating properties of carbon, and their useful conduction of electricity. The only exception to this is a "brushless" motor, generator, or alternator. Also see (wiki) reference to carbon arc lamps.
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Which allotrope of carbon is considered a decent conductor of electricity?
Graphite is considered a decent conductor of electricity among the allotropes of carbon due to its structure that allows free movement of electrons between its stacked layers.
Which allotrope of carbon is considered a decent conductor of eletricity?
Graphite is considered a decent conductor of electricity among allotropes of carbon due to its unique structure that allows for the flow of electrons between the layers.
Does carbon have good conductivity?
yes because that is why batteries contain carbon
Is graphite a giant metallic?
Graphite is an allotrope of carbon and is semi metallic. It is a very good conductor of electricity and is also used for steel making, in batteries, brake lining and in pencils.
Graphite is an allotrope of what element?
Diamond, graphite and carbon black are the most common allotropes of CARBON
Which non metal is good conductor of electricity?
Carbon, when it is in the form of graphite.
Which allotrope of carbon is considered a decent conductor of electricity?
Graphite is considered a decent conductor of electricity among the allotropes of carbon due to its structure that allows free movement of electrons between its stacked layers.
Which allotrope of carbon is considered a decent conductor of eletricity?
Graphite is considered a decent conductor of electricity among allotropes of carbon due to its unique structure that allows for the flow of electrons between the layers.
Does carbon have good conductivity?
yes because that is why batteries contain carbon
Is carbon an insulator or a conductor?
It depends on the type, or allotrope, of carbon you're talking about. For a material to conduct electricity, it should have free electrons to carry the electrical current. In diamond, an allotrope of carbon, there are no such free electrons. This means that diamond does not conduct electricity. However, graphite, another allotrope of carbon, conducts electricity very well because it has an entire "sea" of free electrons.
Is graphite a giant metallic?
Graphite is an allotrope of carbon and is semi metallic. It is a very good conductor of electricity and is also used for steel making, in batteries, brake lining and in pencils.
Why is graphite a poor conductor of electricity at high temperatures?
Carbon is a poor conductor of electricity because it is a nonmetal, which in general are poor conductors of electricity. However it should be noted that, graphite, an allotrope of carbon is a very good conductor of electricity.
Graphite is an allotrope of what element?
Diamond, graphite and carbon black are the most common allotropes of CARBON
Are carbon and aluminium good conductors of heat?
Aluminium is a good conductor. Carbon, in the form (allotrope) of graphite is a good conductor but its other allotropes are not.
Does carbon conduct electricity?
No, carbon in its pure form is not a good conductor of electricity. However, certain forms of carbon like graphene and carbon nanotubes can conduct electricity due to their unique structure and properties.
Which form of Carbon is a good conductor of electricity and heat?
Graphite is the type of carbon that conducts electricity but poorly than metal
Which element is graphite composed of?
Graphite is a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of the element carbon (C). Graphite is made up of lots and lots of layers of carbon laid one on top of the other, and it is one allotrope of this element. Diamond, another natural mineral, is also made up of carbon. It is likewise an allotrope of that element, just as graphite is.
