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Give uses of Carbon. |
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Answer» Solution :Graphite fibers embedded in plastic material form high strength, lightweight composites. The composites are used in products such as tennis rackets, fishing rods, aircrafts and canoes. Being good conductor, graphite is used for electrodes in batteries and industrial electrolysis. Crucibles made from graphite are inert to dilute ACIDS and alkalies. Being highly porous, activated charcoal is used in adsorbing poisonous gases, also used in water FILTERS to remove organic contaminators and in air-conditioning system to control odour. Carbon black is used as black pigment in black INK and as filler in automobile tyres. Coke is used as a fuel and largely as a reducing agent in metallurgy. Diamond is a precious STONE and used in jewellery. It is MEASURED in carats (1 carat = 200 mg). |
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