❖ Graphite :- ❶ Each carbon atom in graphite bonds with three | Dr. Sajid Ali

❖ Graphite :-

❶ Each carbon atom in graphite bonds with three other carbon atoms in the same plane to form a hexagonal ring structure. One of these bonds is double bond. This completes the valency of carbon.

❷ In the structure of graphite, the hexagonal planes are arranged on top of each other to form a layer structure.

❸ Due to the weak bond between two layers and the distance between them, one layer can slip on the other layer. This is the reason why graphite is used as a dry lubricant.

❹ Graphite is a good conductor of electricity due to the presence of free electrons and space between the two layers.

❺ Graphite is a dark gray colored soft material.

❻ Graphite is a smooth and slippery material.

❼ It is a shiny material.

⍟ Uses of Graphite ➜

➀ Used in graphite pencils.

➁ Works as dry lubricant.

➂ Used to make electrodes.

➃ It is used in polishing on iron objects.

➄ It is used as a moderator in nuclear nuclear furnace.