Question

Why is graphite a good condutor if heat

Answer 1

Answer:

Graphite is a good conductor of heat for the same reason it is a good conductor of electricity. Electrical Conductivity of Graphite is due to loose electrons,which are results of De-localized bonding in the layers.(This is the cause for anisotropy in Graphite). Also this is the reason for conductivity of metals.

Answer 2

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Graphite is a good conductor of heat and electricity because in graphite each carbon atom has a free electron in its valance shell,free electron are responsible for conductivity of electricity.