Graphite has a metallic to submetallic luster, appearing shiny or glossy in appearance.
Graphite itself is a naturally occurring mineral that is not created or consumed in a renewable manner. However, graphite can be recycled from products containing graphite, such as batteries or pencils, which helps reduce the need for new graphite extraction.
Graphite is the mineral used in pencils. It is a form of carbon that allows for smooth writing and drawing.
The common name for graphite is black lead.
Yes, both diamond and graphite have a crystal structure. Diamond has a cubic crystal structure, while graphite has a hexagonal crystal structure.
It will burn.
Graphite does not react with oxygen or air at normal temperatures. However, at high temperatures (above 700°C), graphite can burn in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide.
A pencil will start to burn at around 700°F (370°C). This is because the graphite in the pencil is flammable and will ignite when exposed to high temperatures.
: Pencil "Lead" Is made out of Graphite and graphite is NOT flammable. However some brands of "lead" have a coating that is. If you expose a pice of "lead" to an open flame the coating will quickly burn away, the flame will extinguish, and the "lead" will remain. (still useable)
Pencil "lead" is actually made of graphite, which does not burn under normal conditions. The substance is used in pencils because it leaves a dark mark on paper, not because it is flammable.
Graphite and coal are both forms of carbon, but graphite is a crystalline form while coal is a sedimentary rock made up of plant material. Graphite is used for its lubricating properties and in pencil lead, while coal is primarily used for generating heat and electricity. Additionally, graphite is a good conductor of electricity and heat, whereas coal is not.
The wood in a pencil will burn in three or four minutes. The graphite inside is pure carbon which will not burn, but at around 800 degrees Celsius will react with oxygen to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO).
The correct label for pencil lead is "graphite."
Graphite does not have a transparency.
No, graphite is not renewable.
Graphite mines
Water Graphite is an excellent electrical conductor.