The History Of Carbon
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I. Introduction
A.
II. Occurrences in Nature
A. Diamond
B. Graphite
C. Coal and Charcoal
D. Amorphous Carbon
III. Carbon Compounds
A. Inorganic
B. Organic
IV. The Carbon Cycle
IV. Conclusion
Carbon, an element discovered before history itself, is one of the most
abundant e ....
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.... make diamond from
graphite and other synthetic materials. Diamonds of true gem quality are not
made in this way (Beggott 3-4).
Graphite is another form of carbon. It occurs as a mineral in nature, but it
can be made artificially from amorphous carbon. One of the main uses for
graphite is for its lubricating qualities. Another is for the "lead" in pencils.
Graphite is used as a heat resistant material and an electricity conductor. It
is also used in nuclear reactors as a lubricator (Ki ....
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