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Pencil-lead is graphite these days, and some companies grind it into a powder for use as a lubricant.

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How is graphite used by people?

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Is graphite man made or natural?

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Is graphite carbon?

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What is another name for pencil?

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What is the best way to cut a graphite shaft?

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What is another word for ironpencil?

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What are some of uses of graphite?

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What form of pure carbon pure carbon when layers slide past one another?

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What is the Use of graphite powder?

Graphite is used as a lubricant and, mixed with clay, in pencil lead.


Do they use lead or graphite for mechanical pencils?

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What household items contain graphite?

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