1. Graphite Materials By
Arnold Saucedo

2. Definition Graphite is an allotropic form of carbon,
known as plumbago and black lead,
dark gray,
Crystalline - HCP
Greasy,
Soft, with a metallic luster,
Good conductor of electricity,
Does not burn easily

3. History Graphite was discovered around the mid 1500’s.
Synthetic graphite was made by E.G. Ancheson.
Natural graphite was discovered by Mr. Stephen Riddle.
Today both natural and synthetic graphite are a great benefit for today’s society.

4. Composition of Graphite
Graphite consist of carbon atoms, which form sheets of linked hexagons.
Each carbon atom within a sheet forms strong bonds to three other carbon atoms, but the stacked sheets are only held together by weak bonds.
Graphite is know as black lead, when mix with clay it forms the “lead” pencils.

5. Applications Pencils Dry Lubricants Paints Golf Club Foundry Facings
Grate Polish

6. References http://3.1911encyclopedia.org/G/GR/GRAPHITE.htm