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PENCILS & PENCIL LEAD.

Authors :
Ritter, Steve
Source :
Chemical & Engineering News. 10/15/2001, Vol. 79 Issue 42, p35. 1p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses the connection between graphite and lead in pencils. Swedish chemist Carl W. Scheele's determination that black lead was actually a form of carbon; Description of how pencils are made; Types of wood that have been used to make pencils; Indications of the hardness of lead; Historical significance of names stamped on pencils.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PENCILS
*GRAPHITE
*LEAD

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00092347
Volume :
79
Issue :
42
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chemical & Engineering News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5417370
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v079n042.p035