Graphite

Graphite

Fig. 1. Crystal lattice of graphite

Fig. 2. SEM-image (secondary electrons) of synthetic graphite

`Formula`	`C`
`Density`	`2.1-2.3 g/cm³`
`Hardness`	`1`
`Melting point`	`3800°C (sublimation)`
`CAS-No.`	`7782-42-5`
`EINECS-No.`	`2319553`

Graphite can be used as refractory material at air up to 400°C, under inert gas however to 2500°C. It shows good non-wetting behaviour against iron melts and many non-ferrous melts. Its crystalline structure is similar to that of boron nitride and finds application as a solid lubricant. Further graphite is used as an electrode material as well as for moulds and furnace linings. Special forms of graphite are colloidal graphites and carbon black (lamp black).

Chemical data of "amorphous", microcrystalline graphites and synthetical graphite (electrode graphite) are given in separate tables.

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