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Inorganic Chemicals > Elements > Carbon > Graphite
Inorganic Chemicals > Minerals > Graphite

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Graphite  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Graphene

Scope note

  • An allotropic form of carbon that is used in pencils, as a lubricant, and in matches and explosives. It is obtained by mining and its dust can cause lung irritation.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under CARBON 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006108

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