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Carbon

Carbon

 
PHYSICAL DATA

          Atomic Number

          6

          Atomic Weight

          12.01

          Density [ 20°C / 68°F ]

          2.3 g/cm3

          Melting Point

           3527 °C

GENERAL INFO
          History

Carbon's existence has been know since prehistoric times.  The name is derived from the Latin word "carbo", which means charcoal.

          Uses
  • Graphite used as lubricant.
  • Coal used as fuel.
  • C14 isotope used for archeological dating.
  • Used in steel making as the principal hardening element of steels due to increased tensile strength, hardness, and abrasion/wear resistance.  Adverse effects include lowered ductility, toughness, and machinability.
FORMS
          Typical
          Pure forms: Carbon compounds:
  • Graphite (natural / artificial)
  • Diamond
  • Coal
  • Petroleum Coke
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Carbides
  • Carbon Bearing Ferro Alloys
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