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What is made out of lead?
Lead is an element, it is not made of anything but lead. But if you are talking about pencil lead then pencil lead is made of graphite.
What is the driffrent numbers on the side of the pencils for?
The number of the pencil is based on the type of carbon lead used inside. The thicker the carbon lead gets the higher the number of the pencil becomes. If you notice a mechanical pencil is 0.9mm in diameter so it would be called a #0.9 pencil. A #2 pencil's lead is 2mm in diameter. So Why would we call a pencil a #3 pencil? Because it's lead is 3mm in diameter.
What are lead pencils made of?
the lead in a lead pencil is made from clay and graphite
Which mechanical pencil lead equals a number 21 regular pencil?
A o.7 mechanical pencil will do the job.
When was the last lead pencil made?
About 3 seconds ago. "Lead" pencils are the graphite ones we use all the time, those yellow things that you sharpen in a pencil sharpener. Lead is dark gray and leaves such a mark on paper. It isn't really lead in the pencil, we just say that.
What is in the inside of pencil's?
Lead is incorrect graphite is correct.
Why the term lead pencil incorrect?
The term "lead pencil" is incorrect because pencils actually contain graphite, not lead. The misconception likely arose because early pencils were made with a graphite-and-wax mixture that was mistakenly believed to contain lead. Using the correct term "graphite pencil" helps avoid confusion and accurately describes the writing instrument.
What is the correct label for pencil lead?
The correct label for pencil lead is "graphite."
What is the percentage of lead in the lead pencil you are using?
A typical lead pencil does not actually contain lead. The "lead" in a pencil is made of graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon. Therefore, there is 0% lead in a lead pencil.
Is pencil lead is Pb free?
Yes, pencil "lead" is not actually lead metal but graphite, which is a form of carbon. So, pencil lead is Pb (lead) free.
Is pencil lead solution?
Pencil lead is a compound
Which has the most lead aluminum or pencil lead?
Pencil lead isn't really lead, it is graphite, a form of carbon. Pencil lead doesn't have any lead in it whatsoever.
Is a pencil poison?
No, a pencil is not poisonous. However, ingesting pencil lead or graphite can lead to an intestinal blockage or irritation.
Why is the graphite in pencils called lead?
The graphite in pencils is called "lead" due to a historical misunderstanding. In the 16th century, graphite was thought to be a form of lead ore. Despite its incorrect naming, the term "lead" has persisted in reference to pencil graphite.
How do they get lead out of pencil?
we get lead of pencil from the mixture of clay and graphite
Is a pencil lead is insulator or conductor?
Pencil lead is a conductor.
Which is thicker a 7mm or 9mm pencil lead?
A 9mm pencil lead is thicker than a 7mm pencil lead.
