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No, your pencil-lead is made out of graphite and pencils are cheap.. so.. mining graphite would be..... cheap! == Expensive is a relative term. If you consider the expenditure of large sums of money to purchase excavating equipment, offices, large trucks, processing equipment, insurance, labor, payroll taxes, accounting, compliance with government safety and environmental regulations, and so on......it doesn't sound cheap anymore.
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How is carbon used in chemistry?
Carbon applications:- as diamond to cut glass and for polishing- as graphite for electrodes, crucibles, etc.- as pencil mine- as carbon black
What is the chemical reactivity of graphite?
Graphite has an extremely low reactivity. Graphite can react with oxygen and sulfuric acid.
Is graphite safe for a lock?
no it is not I second the statement. NEVER use graphite on a combination lock on a safe. If your dial is hard to turn, you most likely have an internal mechanical problem - be smart and call a safe tech. or locksmith for pricing to get the problem fixed now - before it becomes an expensive problem.
Is graphite magnetic?
Graphite is not magnetic as it is made out of carbon. E.g; Pencil lead is mostly made out of graphite, it is NOT magnetic.
What is the state of matter at room temperature of graphite?
Graphite is a solid.
When was an pencil invented?
The pencil was invented in 1564 when a graphite mine was discovered in England
What is the best graphite shaft manufactured?
If you are looking to fit a new graphite shaft to your club, I would say it doesn't matter which graphite shaft is the best but it is which one is best for you. Either a Grafalloy or Mitsubishi shaft, but they can be quite expensive.
You are taken from a mine and shutup in a wooden case from which i am never released and yet i am used by almost everybody?
pencil (graphite)
What is the cost of graphite powder?
The cost of graphite powder can vary depending on factors such as purity level, particle size, and quantity purchased. On average, prices can range from $10 to $50 per kilogram for industrial-grade graphite powder. Specialty or high-purity graphite powders can be more expensive.
What are the least expensive plants?
Weeds - you can have a truck full of mine for free.
What does India mine for?
India mines a number of minerals and metals including Manganese, bauxite, uranium, limestone, marble, coal, gems, mica, and graphite. They also mine emeralds and many other minerals.
How much is the most expensive flute?
the most expensive flute is $187,000 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i wish i could play that flute...mine is dinky ........................................ $187,000!
How is carbon used in chemistry?
Carbon applications:- as diamond to cut glass and for polishing- as graphite for electrodes, crucibles, etc.- as pencil mine- as carbon black
How much does a Barbie MP3 player cost?
I had to pay around $50.00 for mine. they are expensive!
What is the correct label for pencil lead?
You think probable to graphite.
Is treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder expensive?
It depeds on what medication your prescribed, but you could always ask your doctor or pharmasist but personally mine is not too expensive.
Where does graphite come from?
Graphite mines
