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2. Graphite Graphite is made up of carbon atoms. Chemical formula: C It is an allotrope of carbon. Ex. Graphite vs. Diamond Graphite has the same chemical composition as Diamond, the molecular structure of Graphite and Diamond is entirely different.

3. 2016-3-9 Graphite Color : silver gray to black Streak: grayish black Luster: metallic or earthy luster

4. 2016-3-9 Hardness ： Graphite has a Mohs hardness number of between 1 and 2 *Greasy feel Cleavage: good, one direction

5. 2016-3-9 Magnetism: no Effervescence: no

6. 2016-3-9 Common Use 1.It is used in thermochemistry as the standard state for defining the heat of formation of carbon compounds. 2.Some golf clubs are made out of graphite. ==> lighter & further shots & more yards

7. 2016-3-9 Common Use 3.The Piano manufacturing process of wooden parts used to use graphite as a lubricant to reduce friction. 4. It is used to make the brushes for electric motors and generators. 5. it has wide use as an electrode in a number of applications, primarily batteries.

8. 2016-3-9 What do we use daily that contains graphite? PENCILS! The "lead" filling in pencils is in fact composed of a mixture of graphite and clay. If it was real lead, it would be very dangerous.

9. 2016-3-9 http://www.minerals.net/mineral/graphite.aspx http://www.answers.com/Q/What_do_you_use_graphite_for http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphite http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Graphite-unit-cell-3D-balls.png Bibliography

10. 2016-3-9 Thanks for watching!