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You're probably thinking of lead. Lead was found poisoness long ago, and was removed from pencils and gasoline. We use graphite in pencils today, which is safe, non-toxic. I'm sure if you ate it, it wouldn't taste yummy, and it could stab your stomache or something, but hopefully you know it isn't smart to eat pencils...
What else can I help you with?
Is pencil lead dangerous to eat or touch?
In the USA, they no longer put lead in pencils. It is now graphite - a non-toxic substance.
What is the correct label for pencil lead?
You think probable to graphite.
Where does graphite come from?
Graphite mines
What is graphite's transparency?
Graphite does not have a transparency.
Is graphite a resource?
No, graphite is not renewable.
Is graphite magnetic?
No, graphite is not magnetic.
Is graphite radioactive?
No, graphite is not radioactive.
Is a non metallic conductor?
Water Graphite is an excellent electrical conductor.
What are some of uses of graphite?
carbon and graphite are one in the same, graphite is a form of carbon a use for graphite is the lead in your pencil (it's not actually lead, it's graphite) and it is also a good lubricant ;)
Is graphite a renewable resource?
No, graphite is not renewable.
Is graphite a silicate or carbon?
Graphite is carbon.
Which can be used as a lubricant - graphite or diamond?
graphite
