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No, graphite is not radioactive.

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Are graphite rods radioactive?

no graphite rod not radioactive but these r absorb radioemission rays that's why people think so because in the nuclear plant graphite rod use as a controling nuclear reaction by absirb the nuclear emission rays .A2. The graphite is used as a Moderator - a material that slows the neutrons down sufficiently that they have a greater chance of collision and thus releasing some of their energy. Which we use as thermal energy.Otherwise, the neutrons would have only a small chance of interacting - they are travelling very fast, and the dimensions of a nuclear pile is only a metre or so in dimension. Having interacted to give up some of their energy, the neutrons then just lose the remainder of their energy in the shielding.


What element is used to protect people from radioactive substance?

Lead is most commonly used for protecting people from radioactive substances.For example, if you go to the dentist and they give you an X-ray of your teeth, they will usually give you a lead bib to protect you from the radiation produced by the X-ray. However, carbon (graphite usually) can also be used to shield, but whereas a plate of lead may work it would take a brick of graphite.


What is is used as a shield to protect people from radioactive substances?

Lead is most commonly used for protecting people from radioactive substances. For example, if you go to the dentist and they give you an X-ray of your teeth, they will usually give you a lead bib to protect you from the radiation produced by the X-ray. However, carbon (graphite usually) can also be used to shield, but whereas a plate of lead may work it would take a brick of graphite.


What is the correct label for pencil lead?

You think probable to graphite.


Where does graphite come from?

Graphite mines


What is graphite's transparency?

Graphite does not have a transparency.


Is graphite a resource?

No, graphite is not renewable.


Is graphite magnetic?

No, graphite is not magnetic.


Is a non metallic conductor?

Water Graphite is an excellent electrical conductor.


What is the radioactivity for lead?

The main lead isotopes 206Pb, 207Pb and 208Pb, are not radioactive. It does have traces of radioactive isotopes, but the quantity is so small that lead's radioactivity can be considered zero. It is however toxic if ingested.


What are some of uses of graphite?

carbon and graphite are one in the same, graphite is a form of carbon a use for graphite is the lead in your pencil (it's not actually lead, it's graphite) and it is also a good lubricant ;)


Is graphite a renewable resource?

No, graphite is not renewable.