Why graphite
not used in electric wires
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By the way , We all know GRAPHITE is a good conductor of electricity but it can'tuse in electric wires , due to Graphite is non metals , shows brittle properties , and very soft { that's why we use graphite in case of lubricant } , not malleable { most important reason
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graphite with very low resistivity to compare with copper is graphene. Technically its not a metal which can be extruded into wires but a few atoms thick crystallene structure that would be difficult to manufacture and use for wiring. It’s just not a practical substance to work with for wiring.
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