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Structure of graphite account of its use as good conductor of electricity?
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∙ 15y ago
Graphite is a good conductor of electricity, as its atoms bond to form sheets of tightly packed molecules, with gaps between. Delocalised electrons are free to move in these gaps, and as current is applied, so the electrons move, repelling one another in a domino effect, thoughout the structure. This may be right, hope so as its a question I was asked on my course recently!
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∙ 9y agoOne use of graphite as an electrical conductor is an alternator or generator in the engine of a motor vehicle. There are graphite brushes inside that are hooked to copper wire. When the engine is running the brushes are spinning and generating electricity to keep the battery charged.
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∙ 15y agoThe main application for graphite as an electrical material is in brushes for electric motors.
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