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Graphite is generally considered non-toxic and is not known to cause poisoning in the body. It is a form of carbon commonly used in pencils, lubricants, and batteries. However, inhaling graphite dust in large amounts can lead to respiratory issues and lung irritation. Overall, while graphite is not inherently poisonous, precaution is advised to avoid excessive exposure to dust.
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Is graphite lead conductive?
Graphite itself is pure carbon. But it might be possible for some samples of graphite to contain impurities of lead.
What ia another name for lead in a pencil?
graphite ^ Wrong, that's another material used in a pencil which doesn't cause lead poisoning
Does sucking on a lead pencil give you lead poisoning?
Actually, the "lead" of a pencil is not lead at all. It is actually graphite. If it were lead, you would get very sick and die from lead poisoning...and as tasty as that pencil tip may look, it probably wont taste good and you really shouldn't eat it. Nonetheless, the graphite probably wont hurt too bad even if you decide to eat it.
What is the chemical reactivity of graphite?
Graphite has an extremely low reactivity. Graphite can react with oxygen and sulfuric acid.
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.
Will you get lead poisoning if graphite from a pencil enters the bloodstream?
No ,because there is no lead in a graphite pencil, only carbon.
Can you get lead poision from a pencil?
No, you cannot get lead poisoning from a pencil. Pencils do not contain lead; they use graphite for the writing material. Graphite is not toxic and cannot cause lead poisoning.
Can you get lead poisoning from a pencil?
Actually "lead" is compressed graphite which is really harmless
Can a mechanical pencil give you lead poisoning?
If the pencil contains graphite lead, it is not toxic and cannot give you lead poisoning. However, if the pencil contains actual lead or other harmful substances, it could pose a risk of lead poisoning if ingested or inhaled in large amounts.
Do you get lead poisoning from eating colouring pencil sharpens?
No you cannot. Lead is not used in pencils, graphite is used instead. Graphite and clay is used and the proportion of graphite to clay is adjusted according to the hardness required.
Can you get lead poisoning from a number two pencil?
Pencils have never been made from lead. They are made with Graphite, a form of carbon. So you can not get lead poisoning from a pencil.
Why did the change led to graphite?
Because If someone gets led stuck in their hand , they could get led poisoning :)
Is graphite lead conductive?
Graphite itself is pure carbon. But it might be possible for some samples of graphite to contain impurities of lead.
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.
What ia another name for lead in a pencil?
graphite ^ Wrong, that's another material used in a pencil which doesn't cause lead poisoning
Does sucking on a lead pencil give you lead poisoning?
Actually, the "lead" of a pencil is not lead at all. It is actually graphite. If it were lead, you would get very sick and die from lead poisoning...and as tasty as that pencil tip may look, it probably wont taste good and you really shouldn't eat it. Nonetheless, the graphite probably wont hurt too bad even if you decide to eat it.
How can your body prepare itself for future food poisoning?
it wont but it knows when its there in its body
