what are the uses of each non crystalline forms of carbon?
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Graphite : is used in pencils and lubricants. It is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Its high conductivity makes it useful in electronic products such as electrodes, batteries, and solar panels.
Power generation is the primary use for coal worldwide. Coal is also widely used in the production of metals .Coal is used as a key energy source in cement production. Coal is heated and pressurized with steam to produce ‘town’ gas for domestic lighting, heating and cooking. Coal can be further processed to produce chemical building blocks such as methanol, ammonia and urea .Other major users of coal include the paper, textile and glass industries. Coal is also used in the manufacture of carbon fiber and specialist ingredients such as silicon metals, which are used to produce ingredients for the household and personal care sectors