Carbon
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| Chemical formula | C |
|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 6 |
| OTP appearance | black solid |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 12.0 |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.8-2.1 |
| Melting Point(°C) | sublimes at 3642 |
| NFPA 704 |  1
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Uses
Primary
- Organic life
- Chemical fundamental
Natural Occurrence
- Elemental carbon occurs naturally as charcoal, and the minerals graphite and diamond.
Hazards
- Carbon is generally recognized as safe
Production
Extraction
Charcoal
- cf. charcoal
Coke
- cf. coal
Graphite
Lampblack
Lampblack is the material collected from a cold surface held above a liquid-fuel flame, such as an oil or tallow lamp. The liquid is not completely oxidized, but individual carbon fines are caught up in the airflow and deposited on the surface. The carbon is not vaporized, merely made fine enough that the gasses rising from the flame carry it upward.