Graphite. Macrophotograph of a specimen of graphite,a form of carbon that occurs naturally close to the Earth's surface. It is formed by stacked graphene sheets. Graphite is a soft,steel-gray to black,hexagonally crystallized allotrope of carbon with a metallic luster and a greasy feel,used in lead pencils,lubricants,paints,and coatings,that is fabricated into a variety of forms such as molds,bricks,electrodes,crucibles,and rocket nozzles. Also called black lead,plumbago.This specimen is from Sri Lanka and shows a detail of 13mm across | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Pasieka, Alfred |
Taille de l’image : | 3655 px × 4781 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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